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KUHN EL 92 Assembly & Operators Manual

KUHN EL 92 Assembly & Operators Manual

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ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL
EL 92
POWER TILLER
N° 95465 A.GB - 05.2003

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL EL 92 POWER TILLER N° 95465 A.GB - 05.2003...
  • 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Safety Safety Decals - Model identification plate Technical Specifications Guards Fitting to the tractor PTO shaft Slip clutch Rotor speeds (rotational frequencies) Adjustment of the rear hood Completion equipment 1) Skids + stand 2) Front wheels 3) Rollers Optional equipment 1) Side separating discs...

  • Page 4: Safety

    - using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories as designated by the manufacturer. The EL 92 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.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine are in accordance 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.
  • Page 6 17. Drive speed must be adapted to ground conditions as well as roads and paths. Always avoid abrupt changes of direction. 18. Precision steering, tractor adherence, road holding and efficient braking are influenced by the type of implement, weight, ballast of front axle, ground or road conditions. It is therefore of utmost importance to be cautious in every given situation.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 - N o t e s - - 7 -...

  • Page 10: Safety Decals Model Identification Plate

    SAFETY DECALS MODEL IDENTIFICATION PLATE The following safety pictorials have been placed on your machine in the areas indicated. They are intented for your personal safety and for the safety of the people working with you. The text shown on them gives their precise meaning. Keep the pictorials clean. Replace them when they are faded.
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  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EL 92 EL 92 EL 92 SPECIFICATIONS Working width cm (") 180 (5'11") 205 (6'9") 230 (7'6") 70 (95) Maximum tractor DIN power kW (hp) Minimum power requirement kW (hp) 33 (45) 38 (51) 43 (58) P.T.O. speed (rotational frequency)

  • Page 13: Guards

    GUARDS 1) Front safety guards (photo 1) The safety guards increase the safety of the machine. The front guards consist of 2 telescopic elements, one fixed (A) and the other sliding (B). The guard’s sliding part (B) may have to be adjusted to adapt the machine to the tractor 3-point lift category.

  • Page 14: Fitting To The Tractor

    FITTING TO THE TRACTOR 1) The EL 92 with a working width of 180 has 2 lower attachment yokes adjustable in span. The attachment is made by sliding the lower hitch pin yokes (A) on the front tube (T) (photo 5). Then tighten bolts (E) on hitch pin yokes (A) to 21 daNm / 155 ft.lbs...
  • Page 15 CATEGORY "2" LINKAGE 2) The EL 92 models 205 - 230 have 2 lower attachment yokes adjustable in span. To change the position of the lower yokes (A), proceed as follows : - remove bolts (E) (photo 8), - position yokes (A) in front of the chosen holes (T) (photo 8), - reinstall bolts (E) and torque to 21 daNm/155 ft.lbs...
  • Page 16 The EL 92 models 205 - 230 have two adjustment settings giving the following attachment possibilities : CATEGORY "1" LINKAGE CATEGORY "2" LINKAGE - 14 -...

  • Page 17: Pto Shaft

    P.T.O. DRIVE SHAFT Make sure the EL 92 is resting on the ground and is maintained in a stable position. Clean and lubricate the gearbox input shaft and slide the mating PTO shaft yoke in place. Before attaching the PTO shaft to the slip clutch flange, it is essential that both mating surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.
  • Page 18 A hook (C) is supplied with the machine to support the PTO shaft (T) when disconnected to avoid damage or deterioration due to contact with the ground (photo 12). To avoid accidents which could be serious, make sure that the guards are always correctly in place and secured with the safety chains.

  • Page 19: Slip Clutch

    FRICTION SLIP CLUTCH The EL 92 is factory equipped with an adjustable friction slip clutch. Spring pressure is factory pre-set (L = 32 mm / 1 1/4") for 70 kW (95 hp) tractors at 540 rpm (min ) PTO (photo 13).

  • Page 20: Rotor Speeds (Rotational Frequencies)

    ROTOR SPEEDS (ROTATIONAL FREQUENCIES) The EL 92 is fitted with a speed gearbox which adapt the rotor speed (rotational frequency) to the working conditions. To change the PTO speed (rotational frequency) invert or replace the sets of matching gearwheels located at the rear of the gearbox.

  • Page 21: Adjustment Of The Rear Hood

    ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR HOOD The rear hood unit consists of : - a hood (Q) adjustable by means of lever (H), an adjusting plate (I) and a lock pin (J) (photo 16), - a removable extension (R) (photo 16). To facilitate manoeuvres, hood (Q) is fitted with han- dles (P) (photo 16).

  • Page 22: Use

    - 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 92 entails limits which must be respected in all situations. These limits are often tied in with :...

  • Page 23: Completion Equipment

    COMPLETION EQUIPMENT The EL 92 may be equipped with the following working depth control equipment : - either a pair of skids + parking stand, - or a pair of wheels. Furthermore the EL 92 models 205 - 230 can be equipped with a roller.

  • Page 24: Front Wheels

    2. WHEELS (photos 21 and 22) Kit no. 120 6670 The “wheel” equipment includes : - 1 left wheel (R) with handle (T), - 1 right wheel (R) with handle (T), - 2 wheel support (S) and mounting hardware (H), - 2 lock pins (P), - 2 hexagonal screws (W) (M10 x 25), - 2 self-locking nuts (M10).

  • Page 25: Rollers

    3) ROLLERS The operator may choose to equip the EL 92 models 205 - 230 with : - either a packer roller (studs welded onto a cylinder), - or a crumbler roller (welded tubes and removable bars). The roller :...
  • Page 26 A) PACKER ROLLER : 2.05 m - Kit no. 121 7050 2.30 m - Kit no. 121 7060 This roller is particularly intended for use in wet or sticky soils. Efficient packing, proper levelling and good crumbling are always achieved. Mud scrapers are an integral part of the packer roller. These scrapers, placed between the rows of studs, ensure that the roller is cleaned.
  • Page 27 b) Adjusting scraper plates - Slightly loosen fixing bolts (V) of the scrapers (P) so that they slide freely (photo 27, page 24). - Check that their position is central relative to the rows of roller teeth. The scraper supports have elongated holes to allow readjustment if necessary.
  • Page 28 B) CRUMBLER ROLLER : 2.05 m - Kit no. 123 6510 2.30 m - Kit no. 123 6500 The crumbler roller is ideal for dry and slightly humid conditions. It is made up of fixed welded tubes (F) and removable bars (G), held in place by round support rings (photo 28).

  • Page 29: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1) SIDE SEPARATING DISCS (photo 30) Kit no. 120 6250 These discs improve soil movement towards the rotor and thus achieve a better definition between worked and unworked land. The side separating discs also help to stabilize the machine during surface work. Fit the side separating discs (D) to the cross bar (T) with 4 bolts (V).

  • Page 30: Track Eradicators

    2) TRACK ERADICATORS Kit no. 120 6550 To erase tractor wheel tracks, track eradicators, available as optional equipment, can be fitted to cross tubes (T) (photos 31 and 32). These can be fitted in different ways, with or without secondary supports (R'), depending on the type of tractor and the tire size.

  • Page 31: Nylon Cleaning Plates For Packer Roller Scrapers

    519 215 00 : left L-blade part no. 519 216 00 : right L-blade The EL 92 are supplied with a rotor with C-blades. L-blades are available through service parts department and can be fitted in replacement of C-blades.

  • Page 32: Signalling Elements

    Part no. 120 9260 for the 205 - 230 models On EL 92 model 180, Kit No. 120 9240 (photo 36) should be mounted as follows : - Attach warning board holder (A) to lug (P) (photo 34) with 2 hexagon bolts (H) (M12 x 18) (photo 35). Torque to 10 daNm / 75 ft.lbs.
  • Page 33 On EL 92 models 205 - 230, Kit No. 120 9260 should be mounted as follows : - Fix the 4 supports (A) and (B) in the holes (F) of the right and left side plates using 4 bolts (S) (M 16 x 35) (torque to 16 daNm / 118 ft.lbs) (see photos 37 and 38).

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any operation such as maintenance or adjustment on the machine, stop the tractor engine, remove ignition key and wait for the rotors to stop before leaving the tractor. 1) LUBRICATION . PTO Shaft (fig. 41) : Grease PTO shaft telescopic tubes (A), universal joint bearings (B) and guard tubes (C) : every 8 hours of use with SHELL Multi-Purpose grease...

  • Page 35: Fitting Blades

    2) FITTING THE BLADES The EL 92 are fitted with an C-blade rotor (L-blades are available through service parts department) (fig. 44 and photos 45 and 46). The blades can be fitted in two different ways, depending on the job to get done (fig. 44) :...
  • Page 36 To recognise if blades are right or left, point the cutting edge in the direction of rotation (F) and note the direction of their curved portion. A = machine forward direction To fit blades helicoidally, proceed as follows : - Always start fitting each flange with a left blade, placing it opposite mark (R), shown by a chamfer or a hollow (see fig.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting

    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 (page 15) Excessive lifting height - Reduce lifting height - Should the problem persist, dis- engage the PTO shaft when lift- ing the machine.
  • Page 38 PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Tilth produced is too coarse Insufficient rotor speed (rotational Increase the rotor speed (rotation- frequency) al frequency) (see page 18) Hoods too open Close the hoods (page 19) Forward speed too high Reduce forward speed Choose the appropriate rotor See important remarks (page 20) Irregular mix of...
  • Page 39 SOUND LEVELS Sound levels given out by : EL 92 Power Tiller / Cultitiller / Cultiplow Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in: EN 1553 << Agricultural machinery - Agricultural self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted and trailed machines - Common safety requirements >>...

  • Page 40: Conditions Of Limited Warranty

    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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