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ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL EL 50 N POWER TILLER N° 95453 A.GB - 10.97...
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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.
- using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories as designated by the manufacturer. The EL 50 N must only be operated, maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machine specifications and operations and are aware of any danger involved.
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GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine meet with work safety and road traffic regulations. BASIC PRINCIPLES 1. In addition to the recommendations given in this manual, legislation on work safety and accident prevention must also be respected.
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16. Before traveling on public roads, put the machine into its transport position as instructed in this operators manual. 17. Never leave the tractor seat while the machine is operating. 18. Drive speed must be adapted to ground conditions as well as to roads and paths. Always avoid abrupt changes of direction.
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POWER TAKE-OFF 1. Use only the PTO shaft supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer. 2. PTO guards must always be in place and in good condition. 3. Check for correct PTO overlap when at work and in transport. 4.
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8. Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by the manufacturer. Use only genuine KUHN parts ! 9. Before any electric welding is carried out on tractor or attached machine, disconnect generator and battery terminals.
SAFETY DECALS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PICTORIALS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON YOUR MACHINE IN THE AREAS INDICATED. THEY ARE INTENDED FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOU. THE TEXT SHOWN ON THEM GIVES THEIR PRECISE MEANING.
SAFETY GUARDS The safety guards protect against accidents and therefore ensure maximum machine safety. The safety guards (P) are factory installed on each side of the machine as shown in photos 1 and 2.. The safety guards must always remain fitted. - 10 -...
(only for EL 50 N - 117 / 130 / 155 / 180) The EL 50 N Power Tiller can be mounted behind a tractor in an off-set position to the right (or in line with the tractor). The setting of the machine in this position should be carried out before mounting to the tractor.
P.T.O. DRIVE SHAFT Make sure the EL 50 N is resting on the ground and is maintained in a stable position with the parking stand or with the front wheels. Clean and lubricate the gearbox input shaft and slide the mating PTO shaft yoke in place.
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With the machine fully raised on the tractor hydraulic linkage : - The 2 sliding tubes must not completely overlap each other ; a gap (M) of 1 cm (3/8") should exist between end of sliding tube and yoke. - Both U joints (K) should operate approximately at the same bent angles which must never exceed 40° (fig.
FRICTION SLIP CLUTCH The EL 50 N - 155 and 180 are factory equipped with a PTO transmission shaft complete with friction slip clutch. For the other types this equipment is available upon request. The spring pressures are adjusted before delivery to a length of 28 mm to give a correct load with PTO speed of 540 rev/min.
ROTOR SPEED The rotor speed of the EL 50 N is 212 rpm with a P.T.O. speed of 540 rpm. No other PTO speed is allowed. BEFORE ADJUSTING, MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING THE MACHINE, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
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- Do not disengage the PTO drive unless the machine has been lifted out of work. Important remarks : Like many farm machines, the use of the EL 50 N entails limits which must be respected in all situations. These limits are often tied in with :...
3° P.T.O. SHAFT WITH FRICTION SLIP CLUTCH Kit No 4500 600 This equipment is available as an option for EL 50 N - 92 / 105 / 117 / 130 (see page 15 for set up instructions). - 18 -...
4° SIGNALLING ELEMENTS Kit No 120 9000 To fit this kit, proceed as follows : - Fit panel support (A) onto lug using 2 hexagonal screws (H) (M 12 x 18) (torque to 10 daNm / 74 ft.lbs) (photo 13). - Fit warning board (D) on support (A) using 3 bolts (T) (M 10 x 20) (torque to 6 daNm / 45 ft.lbs) (photo 13), making sure that the red and white stripes faces the right direction (the red corner should be in the top left hand corner).
WE RECOMMEND SHELL LUBRICANTS TO SAFEGUARD YOUR MACHINE. 2° FITTING THE BLADES The EL 50 N Power Tiller is equipped with curved blades. The blades can be fitted in two different ways, depending on the job to be done : - 3 pairs of blades per flange (fig.
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NUMBER OF BLADES TYPE Number of rotor flanges TYPE OF TYPE OF NUMBER OF BLADES FORMATION BLADES 2 pair RIGHT formation LEFT 3 pair RIGHT formation LEFT - 22 -...
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Noisy drive when lifting Top link of 3-point hitch badly Position the top link parallel the machine positioned/adjusted to the lower lift arms Excessive lifting height Reduce lifting height Noisy drive during work Machine is tilted to the front Lengthen or shorten top link to or rear set the machine horizontally...
SOUND LEVELS Sound levels given out by : power tillers EL 50 N - 92 / 105 / 117 / 130 / 155 / 180 Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in :...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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