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PART NO. 21-OM-02
PRINTING DATE MAY 2018

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  • Page 1 PART NO. 21-OM-02 PRINTING DATE MAY 2018...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2100 SERIES DOUBLE FOLD FIELD CULTIVATORS Table of Contents: FORWARD Introduction ......................To the Purchaser ....................Pre-Operational Check List ..................SAFETY Symbol Information ....................Retail Customer Responsibility Under The KMC Warranty .......... Safety Procedures ....................SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS Specifications ......................Options .........................

  • Page 4: Forward Introduction

    FORWARD INTRODUCTION: The KMC Double Fold Field Cultivator is a high speed (5 to 8 MPH) field operation device with up to 25% less horsepower requirements, and features a more efficient S-tine placement system for greater soil mixing activity and more uniform blending of chemicals in soil for improved herbicide performance.

  • Page 5: Pre-Operational Checklist

    PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST: All safety and operating procedures reviewed All hardware checked for tightness Field adjustment procedures reviewed Lubrication information reviewed Machine fully lubricated Hitch connection to implement information reviewed Warranty information reviewed NOTES:...

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY SYMBOL INFORMATION This safety alert symbol is used throughout this manual to identify safety messages. When you see this symbol, read the message which follows as it will advise you of possible injury. REMEMBER THINK SAFETY! DANGER (RED) This symbol indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Retail Customer Responsibility Under The Kmc Warranty

    RETAIL CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE KMC WARRANTY The retail customer's responsibilities are: 1. To read the Operator's Manual and operate the KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. 2. To inspect the KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator daily, lubricate as specified and repair or replace parts as needed, especially when continued use would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PROCEDURES (continued) 6. Stay clear of hydraulic lines, as they maybe under extreme pressure or heat. 7. Drive safely during transport; excessive speed while turning or on rough ground could cause damage to the KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator and/or cause the tractor to tip over. (Maximum speed of implement should never exceed 20 MPH on highway and 10 MPH off-highway.) 8.

  • Page 9: Specifications & Options Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Standard features include gauge wheels, heavy duty 14" diameter tandem crumblers for breaking clods & creating seedbeds. 1 1/4" high clearance S-Tines, 2 3/4" sweeps, and transport lights for safety. The main frame consists of a 7" X 7" center toolbar with welded hitches compatible with CAT III, CAT III Narrow, and CAT IV Narrow systems.

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    DEALER UNPACKING & SET-UP UNPACKING The KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator is supplied with a shipping frame that holds the implement nose-down during transportation. It also has lifting lugs on the rear to assist with lifting the implement off of a trailer. The hydraulic cylinders have lockouts that will need to be removed.
  • Page 11 SETUP (continued) 54" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 54" CRUMBLER...
  • Page 12 SETUP (continued) 62" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 62" CRUMBLER...
  • Page 13 SETUP (continued) 71" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 80" CRUMBLER 23/32 71" CRUMBLER...

  • Page 14: Customer Operation Tractor Preparation

    CUSTOMER OPERATION TRACTOR PREPARATION: Before operating implement, refer to Tractor Operator's Manual for information concerning safe methods of operation, hydraulics, hitch adjustment, tire inflation, wheel adjustments, and tractor weights. Check tractor brakes and warning lights, make sure they are in proper working order. Check tractor hydraulics oil reservoir and add oil if needed.

  • Page 15: Hitching To The Implement

    HITCHING TO THE IMPLEMENT: IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE: Use of articulated four-wheel drive or track tractors with 3 point lift implements voids the warranty on the Cultivator main frame. Sudden turns or steering corrections made by these types of tractors, when the implement is in the ground, can exert extreme forces through the implement's frame and/or S-Tine components and cause unwarranted fatigue/failure.
  • Page 16 NOTE: ITEM 1(67-081-001) HAS A SLEEVE THAT WILL ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER NEED TO BE REMOVED WHEN USING CAT III HITCHES PIN ASSY, CAT IV HITCH 67-081-001 KLIK PIN, 7/16 X 2 03-050-094 PIN, MAST 06-081-018 SLEEVE KLIK PIN, 7/16 X 2-3/4 16-050-094 BUSHING, CAT III LOWER HITCH 16-024-259...

  • Page 17: In The Field

    IN THE FIELD The KMC Double Fold Field Cultivator is an excellent seed bed preparation tool when used properly. It's recommended uses in clean and light residues are: Preparing a level uniform seed bed Drying out wet soils Mechanical control of early weeds Incorporation of herbicides, fertilizers, and other materials PREPARING THE CULTIVATOR FOR THE FIELD: First, check the machine to be sure it is assembled properly (see assembly instructions for more...
  • Page 18 LEVELING (continued) When operating the machine for uses other than incorporation of herbicides, the field cultivator frame may be adjusted with the front slightly higher than the rear. Running the front row of tines 1/4" to 1/2" shallower than the rear will result in lower draft or horsepower requirements.

  • Page 19: Setting The Working Depth

    IN THE FIELD (continued) SETTING THE WORKING DEPTH Setting the working depth(C) is a very important step, especially when chemical incorporation is to be performed by the cultivator. To set the working depth, adjust the gauge wheel up or down to get the desired shank penetration into the soil.

  • Page 20: Crumbler Adjustment

    IN THE FIELD (continued) CRUMBLER ADJUSTMENT If the crumbler attachment is not leveling the soil properly: Check levelness of machine. Make sure S-Tines are free of grass/debris. Check pressure on crumbler attachment and add pressure if necessary. Adjustment of the crumbler pressure is made by tightening or loosening the reach arm adjustment nut.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES LUBRICATION Grease all pivot joints every 8-10 hours of use, or every 125-130 acres, whichever comes first. Annually: Check gauge wheel hubs for grease and pack if necessary. 24 Grease Zerks (Front and rear pivot of reach arms) 1 Grease Zerk 1 Grease Zerk 3 Grease Zerks...
  • Page 23 The following is a list of serial numbers issued to our machines at the beginning of each year. To determine when a unit was made, find the range within which the particular serial number falls. It would have been produced between January 1 to December 31 of that year.
  • Page 24 DEPENDABLE EQUIPMENT FOR PROGRESSIVE FARMING Visit us at www.kelleymfg.com 80 Vernon Drive 31794 Telephone: 229-382-9393 P.O. Drawer 1467 31793 Toll Free: 1-800-444-5449 Fax: 229-382-5259 Tifton, GA MADE IN AMERICA E-mail address: info@kelleymfg.com...

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