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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PRIMOR
STRAW BLOWER
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
A7310104 3
09-00
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRIMOR STRAW BLOWER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE A7310104 3 09-00...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The KUHN machine that you have just purchased has undergone a full range of inspections throughout the manufacturing process. If you should encounter a fault in spite of all the care given to the manufac- ture of your machine, please contact your dealer who will solve the problem with the assistance of our after-sales service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ___________________________________ 5 - 10 SAFETY LABELS _________________________________________ LIGHTING EQUIPMENT _____________________________________ DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIMOR STRAW BLOWER _____________ 16 - 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mounted PRIMOR _________________________________________ 18 - 19 Semi-Mounted PRIMOR _______________________________________ 20 - 21 Description of the Controls ____________________________________ 22 - 25...

  • Page 4: Message To The User

    KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Your KUHN dealer will instruct you on the general operation of your machine. He wants you to get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise regarding the operation of the KUHN machine.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators. DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE PRIMOR straw blowers must only be used for the jobs for which they have been designed. - Loading of round or rectangular bales, transport and distribution of straw for forage and bedding down.
  • Page 6 GENERAL POINTS 1. In addition to the instructions contained in this manual, comply with safety and accident prevention legislation. 2. Warnings affixed to the machine provide indications on safety measures to be applied and help to avoid accidents. 3. When driving on public roads, follow the Highway Code in your country. 4.
  • Page 7 18. Never leave the driver’s position while the tractor is running. 19. You should always adapt your speed and driving to the track, road or land. Avoid sudden changes of direction in all circumstances. 20. Beware! Before operating the loading device (gate) and raising the body, make sure that there can be no accidental contact with a power line.
  • Page 8 3. Beware! There is a risk of crushing and shearing in the 3-point lifting zone. 4. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine when operating the external lift control. 5. In transit, the machine must be stabilised with the lifting system chains to prevent rocking back and forth or from side to side.
  • Page 9 15. When the universal drive shaft has been disconnected from the tractor PTO, refit the protective cap. 16. Any damaged PTO and universal drive shaft guards must be replaced immediately. 17. Beware! Only use the machine with a PTO speed of 540 min 18.
  • Page 10 8. Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer. Only use KUHN original spare parts. 9. Before carrying out any electrical welding work on the tractor or towed machine, disconnect the cables from the alternator and battery.
  • Page 11 NOTES...

  • Page 12: Safety Labels

    Read the labels, as well as the instructions contained in the user manual, with the operator of the machine. Keep the labels clean and legible. Replace them when they become damaged. PRIMOR straw blower PRIMOR...
  • Page 13 CHECK CHAIN TENSION REGULARLY CHECK REGULARLY THE TYRES PRESSURE AND THAT WHEEL NUTS ARE TIGHT BEFORE COMMISSIONING THE MACHINE, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THE RULES OF SAFETY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE, SWITCH OFF THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED...

  • Page 14: Lighting Equipment

    LIGHTING EQUIPMENT TRAILED PRIMOR N.B. This equipment is fitted as standard on trailed machines in accordance with current legislation. The equipment includes: - 1 RH tail light (A) (Photo 1) - 1 LH tail light (B) (Photo 1) - 2 reflective triangles (C) (Photo 1)
  • Page 15 NOTES...

  • Page 16: Description Of The Primor Straw Blower

    DESCRIPTION STRAW BLOWER PRIMOR...
  • Page 17 1 - Turbine 2 - Control unit 3 - Remote control lines 4 - Gearbox 5 - Yoke 6 - Drive shaft support 7 - Tow bar 8 - Shaft protection bowl 9 - Parking stand 10 - Axle 11 - Wheel 12 - Chain tension inspection flap 13 - Tail light 14 - Gate...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications Mounted Primor

    Tractor output max. l/min * Depending on tractor (take account of lifting height) The electrical control option is only factory-fitted. Optional equipment: - Chute type Standard PRIMOR on straw chopper PRIMOR PH - Linkage bar cat. 2/3 - Rectangular bales kit.

  • Page 20: Semi-Mounted Primor

    Trac tor out put m a x . l/m in * Depending on tractor (take account of lifting height) The electrical control option is only factory-fitted. Optional equipment: - Chute type Standard PRIMOR on straw chopper PRIMOR PH - Wide angle PTO shaft - Rectangular bales kit.

  • Page 22: Description Of The Controls

    Slackening it off speeds up this movement. Raising and lowering the box body (only on semi-mounted PRIMOR) Second lever starting from the left. By pushing the lever, the box body descends. By pulling the lever, the box body rises.
  • Page 23 Adjusting the speed of belt chain conveyor Switch situated at the bottom right-hand side of the control box. Warning !It is absolutely essential to switch on the indicating lamps in order to power the electrical circuit which regulates the belt chain conveyor.
  • Page 24 ELECTRICAL CONTROL Raising and lowering the chute and the box body: First lever starting from the left. When the lever is up, the box body descends. When the lever is down, the box body rises. When the lever is to the right, the chute descends. When the lever is to the left, the chute rises.
  • Page 25 Powering the box Switch situated at the bottom left hand side of the box When the switch points to the left, the controls are in neutral When the switch points to the rightn the controls are active (in this case, the switch lights up) Swivel chute Push the switch to the right to rotate the chute to the right.

  • Page 26: Starting Up

    STARTING UP The Primor are supplied with a safety system fitted to the delivery chute ram. The purpose of this system is to lock the chute ram for transport in total safety. The system consists of a metal bar restricting...

  • Page 27: Hitching

    HITCHING Trailed PRIMOR Before hitching the machine, make sure that there is sufficient ballast on the front axle of the tractor. Ballast should be added to the special supports according to the tractor manufacturer’s instructions. The front axle load must be not be less than 20% of the unladen tractor weight.
  • Page 28 Mounted PRIMOR The Primor is equiped as standard with linkage arm cat 2. - Position the lower link on the lifting arm. - Lock the lower link with the aid of the pins provided for this purpose (photo 1). - Machine on the ground, bearing firmly, reverse the tractor until the link is totally engaged with the coupling of the machine.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Position Of The Controls

    ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE CONTROLS Remote control cables There are two types of control unit mounting: . Mounting the unit on the machine. This is designed for mounting the control unit when the machine is uncoupled from the tractor. .

  • Page 31: Transmission Systems

    TRANSMISSION Working Parts (PTO and universal drive shafts) Carefully read the instructions supplied with the transmission. Only use universal drive shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer. The PTO and universal drive shaft guards must always be fitted and in good condition. Make sure that there is correct tube overlap on the universal drive shafts, both in the working position and the transport position.
  • Page 32 UNIVERSAL DRIVE - At maximum extension, there must be a tube overlap of A = 330 mm (Fig. 4). Fig. 4 Fig. 5 - At maximum overlap (with the drive shaft compressed), there must be a safety gap of B = 20 mm to prevent the tubes striking the jaws (Fig.

  • Page 33: Hydraulic And Electrical Connections

    CONNECTIONS Hydraulic (Machines not equipped with an auxiliary unit) The machine requires a double-acting hydraulic distributor with an independent lift function. The machine’s hydraulic circuit operates at a maximum pressure of 180 bar. The pressure hose is equipped with a screw-in valve. The return hose is equipped with a female push-pull coupler ( ISO 7241).

  • Page 34: Preliminary Checks

    Electrical The electric power cable (2) is not supplied mounted. Connect this cable to the + and - terminals on your tractor battery. Then connect the switch box to the cable (2) to activate the controls. The switch box is equipped with a 16 Amp fuse (1). PRELIMINARY CHECKS .

  • Page 35: No-Load Tests

    NO-LOAD TESTS Do not stand in the working area of the machine. Before starting up, the user must familiarise himself with the machine’s operating controls and their respective functions. Once work has begun, it will be too late. Before starting up the machine, check around the machine (beware of children!).

  • Page 36: Machine Operation

    MACHINE OPERATION Read carefully before starting up the machine. The machine must be used by one person only. Before starting up the machine and beginning work, check around the machine (beware of children!). Make sure that you have sufficient visibility. Keep people away from the danger area of the machine.

  • Page 37: Straw Blowing

    - Start up the bed chain conveyor and the beater bar (see the Chapter on “Description of controls”). - To variate the straw flowrate, make the moving speed variate (engine power). - In case of a PRIMOR straw blower/chopper or a rectangular bale kit, the regulation of the flowrate can be done thanks to the divertor valve.

  • Page 38: Transport

    3. TRANSPORTATION The transportation of individuals or animals on the machine during operation or whilst in motion is stricly forbidden. Respect the maximum authorized width for driving on public roads. Before joining public roads, check that the protective and signalling devices required by law are installed and operating correctly.

  • Page 39: Options

    Electrical control Wide angle PTO shaft Rectangular bales kit Chute type of standard PRIMOR on straw blower / chopper PRIMOR PH Sealed floor The option electrical control is only fitted at factory. Before fitting optional equipment to the machine, respect these few rules: - check that the equipment received actually corresponds to the equipment ordered.
  • Page 40 (tractor battery or charging circuit). Any protective devices liable to wear should be checked regularly. Replace them immediately if they are damaged. Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer. Only use KUHN spare parts.

  • Page 41: Wide-Angle Pto Shaft

    See the chapter on “Starting up: Hitching”. STRAW BLOWING CHUTE ON PRIMOR STRAW BLOWER / CHOPPER - Can be fitted on PRIMOR straw blower / chopper to increase blowing distance. It is installed instead of the standard chopping chute. Respect the general safety instructions and the maintenance instructions.

  • Page 42: Anti-Clogging Kit For Rectangular Bales

    REGULATING COMBS FOR RECTANGULAR BALES Devices to avoid clogging of the straw in the turbine. DESCRIPTION - 3 off-regulating combs - 6 washers M10 - 6 bolts M10X20 ASSEMBLY Assemble according to the diagram below.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer. Only use KUHN spare parts. Before carrying out any electrical welding work on the tractor or towed ma- chine, disconnect the cables from the alternator and battery.

  • Page 44: Conveyor Chain Tension

    CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION - To be checked every 150 hours. If the sag exceeds 150 mm, tighten up the chains (see Figure 1). - To tighten the chains: . Remove the two covers (A) (Figure 1). . Tap the plate (2) lightly to free the screws (1) (Figure below). .

  • Page 45: Tyres

    TYRES - Before any intervention on the tyres, make sure that the trailer is perfectly stabilized and cannot move accidentally ( fit chocks). - The fitting, removal and repair of wheels and tyres must be carried out only by those who have the necessary knowledge and possess the required tools.
  • Page 46 - The conveyor reduction gear unit (Figure 2) . Change the oil after the first 50 hours of work, then every 1500 hours thereafter. . Check the oil level in the conveyor reduction gear unit regularly (every 200 hours). . We recommend an SAE 90 oil, e.g. Shell Omala 150. Reduction gear capacity: 0.5 litre. Filling plug Drain Level...

  • Page 47: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beware! The schedule indicated below has been calculated for normal conditions of use. If the working conditions prove more difficult, grease more often. Every 2000 After Every Every After Every Every After 1 hours 1500 hour hours hours hours hours hours...

  • Page 48: Storage

    STORAGE: - If the machine is not to be used for a long period, prepare it for storage. - Clean the hopper (inside, outside and below), the chute, the arm with a jet of water. Remove all accumulating product. You may repaint all surfaces that may rust. Lubricate the bottom of the belt chain.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM S POS SIBLE CAUS ES W HAT TO DO Loa ding difficultie s Ins ufficient gate power Hy draulic problem . Chec k that the hy draulic c onnec tion between the trac tor and the m ac hine is correct (press ure and return).
  • Page 50 PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Turbine rattling when PTO engaged Clutch slipping . Gradually engage the PTO to a suitable intermittently speed. If your machine is equipped with a free-wheel drive shaft and your tractor with a hydraulic PTO clutch, refer to your dealer (problem with progressive clutch rate irrespective of tractor engine speed).

  • Page 51: General Conditions Of Warranty

    Kuhn-Audureau warranty but by the respective manufacturer’s warranty. - Claims relating to such parts will be handled in the same way as if they were Kuhn-Audureau parts. However compensation will depend on the warranty agreement of the manufacturer concerned, insofar as the latter acknowledges the validity of the claim.
  • Page 52 - Return of the warranty certificate duly signed by the dealer and user on commissioning. - Claims shall only be made on a Kuhn-Audureau claim form and sent by the dealer to the Company within a period of one month of the date of the incident.
  • Page 53 THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE LABOUR CODE THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY SHOULD USE OF THE EQUIPMENT NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. THE USER SHALL OBSERVE HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES AND AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE FUND RECOMMENDATIONS. OUR SAFETY RULES AND ADVICE ARE NOT RESTRICTIVE.
  • Page 54 All apparatus in the Kuhn-Audureau range comply with the standards of the French Ministry of Labour laid down in decree n° 86594 of 14 March 1986 and the departmental order of 14 March 1986.

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