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KUHN AXERA-M Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AXERA-M
N° 95718 B.GB - 11.2003

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL AXERA-M N° 95718 B.GB - 11.2003...
  • Page 2 DEAR OWNER, In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvements. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Page Contents Correct use Driving on public roads Accident prevention and safety issues Essential instructions for the hydraulic system Warning and instruction decals Warning and instruction decals on fertilizer spreader Machine specifications Technical specifications AXERA M range Taking delivery of the fertilizer spreader Preparation of the fertilizer spreader Attaching to the tractor Parking the fertilizer spreader...

  • Page 4: Correct Use

    When the symbol "Attention" appears in the manual it means that the sa- fety of the operator, assistant, bystander, or the normal operation of the machine, could be in danger. It is essential that all safety instructions are observed. It is vitally important to make sure that all users have the op- portunity to read and thoroughly understand these instructions.

  • Page 5: Accident Prevention And Safety Issues

    Accident prevention and safety issues Most accidents happen because someone ignores the most elementary safety rules during operation, maintenance or transport. It is vital that all persons coming in con- tact with the machine - the purchaser himself/herself, a member of his/her family, an employee, a bystander - strictly obeys the following main safety rules.
  • Page 6 ♦ Never leave the spreader running unattended. It is illegal and dangerous to carry passengers when using or transporting the spreader. Attention: ! Danger from revolving discs and fast mov- ing spreading material. Make sure no one is within the spreading zone around the spreader before engaging the PTO shaft/spreading discs! ♦...

  • Page 7: Essential Instructions For The Hydraulic System

    Warning Maximum attachment height of the fertil- iser spreader! Danger of injury by unintentional contact with the spreading discs. As protection against unintentional con- tact with the discs, the maximum attach- ment height of 1500 mm from the un- derside of the guardrail to ground le- vel must not be exceeded.

  • Page 8: Warning And Instruction Decals

    Warning and instruction decals Warning and instruction decals give important information to operate the fertilizer spreader without danger. ♦ Replace any decals that are missing or illegible. ♦ Further decals are available from the spare parts department of your dealer or di- rect from the factory.
  • Page 9 Danger from revolving discs and fast moving spreading material. Make sure no one is within the spreading zone be- fore switching on the PTO drive/spreading discs ! Maximum payload. Machine No. (Stamped on frame) (Serial number plate) (Hooking point when loading (PTO speed) e.g.

  • Page 10: Machine Specifications

    Machine specifications Manufacturer RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH Landstraße 14 Postfach 1162 D-76547 Sinzheim D-76545 Sinzheim Technical specifications AXERA M range Technical AXERA M Specifications approx. l 1100 Capacity Payload max. kg 3500 approx. cm Filling height approx. cm Filling width Hopper size approx.

  • Page 11: Taking Delivery Of The Fertilizer Spreader

    Taking delivery of the fertilizer spreader When the fertilizer spreader is delivered, please check that it is complete. The following items are included as standard equipment: Calibration kit (slide rule calculator) Top and bottom 3-point linkage pins Set of spreading discs (according to choice) PTO shaft (including PTO instruction book) Also carefully check all ordered optional equipment.

  • Page 12: Preparation Of The Fertilizer Spreader

    Preparation of the fertilizer spreader Take special care when attaching/detaching the fertilizer spreader to/from the tractor. Attaching to the tractor The fertilizer spreader AXERA M can be attached to Cat.II tractor linkages. At- tachment to Cat.III tractor linkages is only possible using Cat.II geometry and plac- ing reduction sleeves over upper and lower linkage pins.

  • Page 13: Fitting The Tele-Space Pto Shaft (Spreader Side)

    Fitting the Tele-Space pto shaft (spreader side) Only pto shafts supplied or recommended by the manufacturer should be used. The fertiliser spreader is equipped with a pto shaft that corresponds to the implement's technical characteristics and power requirements. It should not be replaced with shafts with other specifications.
  • Page 14 Refit the cover (1) into its original place. • Make sure that pto shafts, protector tube and end gaiter, as well as extension gai- ters on the fertiliser spreader side, are correctly in place and in good condition! • Do not use the safety chain to support the shaft when not in use. •...
  • Page 15 • Fit the friction clutch extension guard to the spreader side. • Slide the friction clutch end of the pto shaft onto the spreader ASSEMBLY and bolt in place. Checking the friction clutch locking bolt for correct tightness • The locking bolt should be checked regularly for tightness! ATTENTION •...

  • Page 16: 2.4 Hydraulic Control Connection

    2.4 Hydraulic control connection Each shutter control mechanism is separately operated by two individual hydraulic cylinders. After disconnecting the fertilizer spreader from the tractor, the dust caps should be refitted in the hydraulic connections and, to avoid dirt contamination, the hydraulic hoses must be placed in the holders provided on the spreader.

  • Page 17: Fitting And Removing The Spreading Discs

    Fitting and removing the spreading discs Depending on the fertilizer type and working width, different spreading discs can be used. Spreading disc type is listed in the spreading charts. To simplify changing the spreading discs it is recommended to slide the movable gearbox to the rear and lock in place (see Photo 1).
  • Page 18 ♦ Make sure the synthetic disc hub nuts are correctly fitted (not cross-threaded) (Photo 2; No.1). ♦ Tighten the synthetic disc hub nuts (Photo 2; No.1) by hand. ♦ Turn the spreading discs by hand to make sure discs and vanes (Photo 2; No.2) turn freely without fouling the metering output tracts (Photo 2;...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Spreader

    Adjusting the spreader Spreading charts Values provided in the spreading charts are derived from practical tests in the manu- facturer's purpose built fertilizer spreader research centre. Settings are obtained using fertilizer in perfect condition from each respective manufacturer. Note: The mounting height is always measured from the top of the crop to the lo- wer edge of the frame.

  • Page 20: Setting The Application Rate

    Setting the application rate There are two shutter slides per hopper outlet. The open/close shutter slides (Photo 3, No.5) only move hydraulically to a fully opened or a fully closed position. Photo 3 The hand operated metering slides (Photo 4, No.6) control the application rate with the aid of a fine graded flow rate quandrant (Photo 4, No.7) and indicator (Photo 4, No.8).

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Fertilizer Output Point

    Adjusting the fertilizer output point The point at which the fertilizer drops on to the discs, the output point, is adjusted by using the scales (Photo 5, No.10) on both sides of the spreader and the handlock nuts (Photo 5, No.9). Photo 5 shows the output point adjusted to position 7. Altering the output point determines the working width and allows adaptability to various fer- tilizers.

  • Page 22: Adjustment As Per Spreading Charts

    Adjustment as per spreading charts (normal spreading / boundary spreading during normal spreading) Output point, disc type, mounting height and PTO speed must be adjusted as per the spreading charts, according to the fertilizer used, desired working width and the type of spreading operation to be adopted.

  • Page 23: Adjustment As Per Spreading Charts

    Adjustment as per spreading charts (late top dressing / boundary spreading during late top dressing) Output point, disc type, mounting height and PTO speed must be adjusted as per the spreading charts according to the fertilizer used, desired working widths and the type of spreading operation to be adopted.

  • Page 24: Boundary Spreading With Boundary Spreading Discs Dg

    Boundary spreading with boundary spreading discs DG68 - 72 (Optional Equipment) Rauch offers boundary spreading discs DG68 - 72 as optional equipment. When mounted on to the right-hand spreading side the boundary spreading disc creates a steeply falling spread pattern. Over application of fertilizer at field edges or under application within the field is reduced to a minimum.

  • Page 25: Setting Disc Vanes For Fertilizers Not Listed In Spreading Charts

    Setting disc vanes for fertilizers not listed in spreading charts A practical test kit, supplied as an optional, extra offers a simple and quick method of checking the spread patterns. By using this kit it is possible to obtain settings for fertilizers not listed in the spreading charts.
  • Page 26 Make sure individual containers are level. Containers set at an angle can lead to mea- suring errors. ♦ Set the spreader at the same height on the left- and right-hand side in accordance with the information in the spreading charts, paying attention that the mounting height is taken from the top edge of the collecting containers.
  • Page 27 Following results are possible Same quantity in all three tubes (allowed tolerance ±1 mark) The spread pattern is acceptable. Lop-sided spread pattern. Unacceptable. Too much fertilizer in the overlap zone. Unacceptable. Too little fertilizer in the overlap zone. Unacceptable. Hints for correcting the spread pattern If results are obtained as shown in example B, check that both right- and left-hand metering slides open exactly equally.

  • Page 28: Calibration Check

    Calibration check Calculating the mean application rate To ensure accurate application rates we recommend that a new calibration check is carried out each time a new type or different batch of fertilizer is used. Calibration must be done when the machine is stationary with the PTO revolving at 540 rpm, or according to spreading charts, depending on fertilizer, or when driving over a test length.

  • Page 29: Carrying Out The Calibration Check

    Calculation using the calibration slide rule Position the 300kg/ha figure below the 18m figure on the working width scale and then read off the value for kg/min above 8km/h on the speed scale; 72kg/min will be the required mean fertilizer quantity for both shutter outlets. Output figures for a selection of application rates and tractor speeds are already pro- vided in the spreading charts.

  • Page 30: Removing Unused Fertilizer

    ♦ Set the other spreading side using the same metering slide position obtained, and lock securely in place. ♦ After completing the calibration check, refit both discs. ♦ The right-hand disc (R) and left-hand disc (L) must be replaced carefully over their corresponding drive hubs when viewing in the direction of travel.

  • Page 31: Servicing Pto Shafts Fitted With A Slip Clutch (Optional Equipment)

    Service When servicing the spreader in the raised position, make sure that suit- able chock supports are placed under the frame to support its weight. Only spare parts that correspond to the technical specification demanded by the im- plement manufacturer should be used. These specifications are only obtainable with original spare parts.

  • Page 32: Gearbox Oil (Check / Change)

    Gear oil (control and changing) Under normal working conditions the geartrain is assured for the life of the unit. However, when consistently using fertilizer with a high dust content as well as con- tinual cleaning, an oil change is recommended once every five years. The drain plug (dia.

  • Page 33: Checking The Balance Of The Metering Slides

    Checking the balance of the metering slides Before each season and regularly during the season, the metering slides should be checked to ensure that they open simultaneously and evenly. This can be done by placing the ∅ 28 mm lower link pins in both shutter apertures (Photo 7 shows a lower link pin placed in a shutter aperture that, for better clarity, has not been in- stalled in the hopper floor).

  • Page 34: Gearbox Position Control

    Photo 8 Gearbox position control ♦ Remove the discs. ♦ The distance from the top of the hub to the underside of the hopper floor (Photo 9; No.3) must be 11.8 cm. ♦ Replace the synthetic disc hub nut (Photo 9; No.1). ♦...

  • Page 35: Valuable Tips For Precision Spreading

    Valuable tips for precision spreading We would particularly emphasize that physical characteristics of fertilizers can vary, even within the same type and brand, due to differences in size of granules, density, surface texture, specific weight and quality of granules, etc. These variations can influence spreading characteristics quite markedly resulting in differences in the fertilizer application rates as well as changes in spread patterns predicted in the spreading charts.

  • Page 36: Fault Diagnosis

    Fault diagnosis Uneven spread pattern ♦ Remove fertilizer build-up around spreading discs, disc vanes and shutter outlets. ♦ Check disc and disc vane positions correspond correctly with spreading charts. ♦ Make sure open/close shutter slide is fully open. Too much fertilizer within tractor tracks ♦...

  • Page 37: Optional Equipment

    Optional equipment 13.1 Hopper extension sets The fertilizer spreader hopper capacity (basic unit 1100 litre capacity) can be in- creased by adding an extension set, available in various sizes. Notes on combination of extension sets: All hopper extensions with their description numbers finishing with a zero are 4- sided extensions.
  • Page 38 Example: the specific weight of Thomaspotash = 1.35kg/l. As the maximum pay- load of the AXERA M Fertilizer Spreader is 3500kg, a total capacity of 2592,6 litres of Thomaspotash should not be exceeded. max. payload 3500 kg e.g: = 2592,6 Litres Max.
  • Page 39 13.7 Boundary spreader discs DG 68 - DG 72 When mounted to the right-hand spreader side, the boundary spreader discs create a steeply falling spread pattern. Over application of fertilizer at field edges or under application within the field is reduced to a minimum. Due to the strong influence ex- erted by fertilizer on spread patterns, the same spreading accuracy cannot always be achieved when operating with normal spreading discs.

  • Page 40: Warranty Conditions

    1. Normal maintenance such as greasing, maintenance of oil levels, minor adjustments, etc. 2. Transportation of any kind of any KUHN product to and from the place the warranty work is performed. 3. Dealer travel time to and from the machine or to deliver and return the machine from the workshop for repair.
  • Page 41 Company and have no right or authority to assume any obligation on their behalf, express implied, or to bind them in any way. KUHN S.A. reserves the right to incorporate any change in design in its products without obligation to make such changes on units previously manufactured.
  • Page 42 - N O T E S -...
  • Page 45 This machine complies with the safety requirements of the European machinery directive. The Operator should respect all Health and Safety regulations as well as the Highway Code. For your own safety, use only genuine KUHN spare parts. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities due to incorrect use or non-compliance with the...
  • Page 46 KUHN parts KUHN S.A. 4 Impasse des Fabriques F - 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX (FRANCE) Tél. : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 00 - Fax : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 03 www.kuhnsa.com - E-mail : info@kuhnsa.com...

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