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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL KN006CGB G Power tiller Original instructions - English - 04-2012 KN006CGB G...
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Page 3: Dear Owner
EL82 $Dear Owner In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvement. 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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Power tiller EL82 $Contents Dear Owner ........................1 Contents..........................2 Identification of the machine..................4 Front view............................4 Rear view............................4 Model identification plate ........................5 Optional equipment..........................6 Safety..........................7 Description of symbols used in this document................7 Safety instructions ...........................8 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............18 Road safety equipment and recommendations................21... - Page 5 Power tiller EL82 Instructions for work ....................36 Putting the machine into work position ..................36 Adjustments in working position....................36 Machine use............................ 46 Optional equipment ..................... 47 1 3/8’’ - 21 spline pto shaft......................47 Wheels............................. 47 Short skids............................
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Page 6: Identification Of The Machine
Power tiller EL82 $Identification of the machine 1. Front view 2. Rear view Identification of the machine... -
Page 7: Model Identification Plate
Power tiller EL82 3. Model identification plate Please write below the type and serial number of the machine. This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders. KUHN S.A. 67700 SAVERNE - FRANCE EL82 Type: TYPE N°... -
Page 8: Optional Equipment
Power tiller EL82 4. Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine: Models: 130 - 155 - 180 - 205 1 3/8’’ 21 spline pto shaft. Wheels. Short skids. Standard skids. ... -
Page 9: Safety
Power tiller EL82 $Safety 1. Description of symbols used in this document This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury. This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in machinery damage. -
Page 10: Safety Instructions
Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained to do so. Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer. Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine... - Page 11 Power tiller EL82 Precautions to take before using the machine Do not wear loose clothing which could become caught up in moving parts. Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in hand (gloves, shoes, goggles, helmet, ear defenders, etc.).
- Page 12 Power tiller EL82 Precautions when driving on public roads Dimensions Depending on the dimensions of the machine, contact the relevant authorities to ensure that it can be legally transported on public roads. If the machine is over the maximum legal size, follow the local regulations for special transportation of oversize equipment.
- Page 13 Power tiller EL82 For machines with hoppers or tanks: - If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross Combined Weight Rating in accordance with the countrie's legislation, empty the hopper to travel on public roads. - In any case, we recommend to travel on public roads with empty hoppers and tanks.
- Page 14 Power tiller EL82 Stage 2: - Couple the machine to the tractor. To measure: - Load on front axle (t1): • Tractor + machine (transport position). To do: - If the front axle load (t1) is below 20% of the tractor tare (T), add ballast weights (M1) to exceed the minimum load on the front axle.
- Page 15 Power tiller EL82 Stage 4: To measure: - Load on rear axle (t2): • Tractor + machine (transport position). • Ballast weights. kg kg Checking: - Check in the tractor's operator's manual that the value measured is below the maximum allowed tractor rear axle load.
- Page 16 Power tiller EL82 PTO shaft Use only PTO shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the machine manufacturer. The protective shield of the tractor PTO stub, the PTO shaft guards and the protective shield of the machine input shaft must always be in place and in good condition.
- Page 17 Power tiller EL82 Precautions during manoeuvres When moving the machine from the transport position to the working position and vice versa, make sure that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. Remote controlled components Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls.
- Page 18 For your own safety and for correct machine operation, only use original manufacturer parts. It is strongly recommended to have your machine checked by your Kuhn dealer after each season, especially tools and their attaching hardware. Safety...
- Page 19 Power tiller EL82 Precautions for machine use Before each use, check the soil preparation implements and their attachment hardware in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Replace any worn, damaged or missing soil preparation implement or fastener immediately. For your safety, only use genuine parts ! Check the guards regularly.
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Page 20: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine
Power tiller EL82 3. Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals Safety... - Page 21 Power tiller EL82 Description of safety decals Operating instructions (1) The operators' manual contains all the information necessary for using the machine safely. It is imperative to read and comply with all instructions. Working on the machine (2) Before...
- Page 22 Power tiller EL82 Do not step on the machine (4) Do not step on the machine : Risk of falling or damaging the protection device. Rotary tools (5) Keep away from rotating elements and from the machine all the time the engine is running, the PTO drive is engaged and the rotors are turning.
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Page 23: Road Safety Equipment And Recommendations
4. Road safety equipment and recommendations The road safety equipment is mounted in the factory or by your authorized Kuhn dealer according to current safety regulations. Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractor-machine assembly on public roads. -
Page 24: Machine Specifications
Power tiller EL82 $Machine specifications 1. Description and glossary Headstock lower links Upper coupling yoke Friction slip clutch Side gearbox Central gearbox Rear hood Rotor Side guard 10 : Front guard 11 : Right C-blade 12 : Left C-blade Machine specifications... -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
Power tiller EL82 2. Technical specifications EL82 3 point linkage category 1 and 2 Coupling device 3 point linkage category 1N - 1 and 2 PTO speed 540 min Working width 1.30 m (4’3’’) 1.55 m (5’1’’) 1.80 m (5’10’’) 2.05 m (6’8’’) -
Page 26: Required Equipment
Power tiller EL82 3. Required equipment Wheels: Models 130 - 155 - 180 - 205. This equipment adjusts and controls machine working depth. This equipment has compact dimensions. Short skids: Models 130 - 155 - 180 - 205. -
Page 27: Sound Levels
Power tiller EL82 Packer roller: Model 205. This equipment adjusts and controls machine working depth. The Packer roller is adapted to all soil types and particularly to wet and sticky soils. Crumbler roller: Model 205. This equipment adjusts and controls machine working depth. -
Page 28: Putting Into Service
Power tiller EL82 $Putting into service 1. Coupling and uncoupling Description of coupling elements - A PTO shaft 1 3/8’’ - 6 splines. - A 3-point hitch. Preparing the tractor Models: 130 - 155 - 180 The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3-point hitch coupler category 1N - 1 or 2. - Page 29 Power tiller EL82 Preparing the machine Axial or offset working position Models: 130 - 155 - 180 Lateral offset: L = 220 mm (9’’). Model: 205 No offset. Axial working position: Offset working position: Offset adjustment Park the machine on an even fairly level ground.
- Page 30 Power tiller EL82 Categories of linkage Models 130 - 155 - 180: The lower coupling yokes can be placed in 3 different positions: - Category 1N linkage: • L = 400 mm (1’3’’) (approximately). - Category 1 linkage: • L = 683 mm (2’2’’) (approximately).
- Page 31 Power tiller EL82 Adjusting the category - Loosen screw (1). - Unscrew the 2 nuts (3). - Slide lower coupling yoke (4) to the required position. - Tighten the 2 nuts (3). • Torque: 21 daN m (155 lbf ft).
- Page 32 Power tiller EL82 Adjusting the category - Loosen screw (1). - Remove the 2 nuts (3). - Position lower coupling yokes (4) opposite free holes. - Tighten the 2 nuts (3). • Torque: 21 daN m (155 lbf ft). - Adjust sliding guard (2) position to fully cover machine front part between lower coupling yokes and machine ends.
- Page 33 Power tiller EL82 Intermediate PTO shaft Make sure that the PTO shaft is correctly adjusted, to avoid premature wear and tear. The direction of rotation is shown on a decal. The tractor PTO stub must rotate at a speed of 540 min Separate the two half PTO shafts and connect them to the machine's input shaft and to the tractor PTO stub.
- Page 34 Power tiller EL82 To avoid serious accidents, the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided. On the machine side, attach PTO shaft guard chain (1) around the frame tube. Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard.
- Page 35 Power tiller EL82 Friction slip clutch - Check the condition of the friction slip clutch: When the friction slip clutch is properly adjusted, it only heats up slightly. The friction slip clutch may slip when: - The springs are not tight enough.
- Page 36 Power tiller EL82 Uncoupling the machine - If skids are fitted on the machine, lower and lock parking stand (1). - Lower the tractor three-point linkage. - Park the machine on an even fairly level ground. - Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor.
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Page 37: Instructions For Transport
Power tiller EL82 $Instructions for transport Before placing the machine into transport position: Wait until the rotating parts have come to a complete stop. 1. Putting the machine into transport position - The transport position is obtained by raising the tractor's three-point linkage. -
Page 38: Instructions For Work
- Lower the tractor lift completely. 2. Adjustments in working position Working depth The EL82 is supplied as standard with one of the following depth control equipment: All models: - Wheels / Short skids / Standard skids. Only on model: 205 - Packer roller / Crumbler roller. - Page 39 Power tiller EL82 Relations between the working depth and the position of the wheels: - (a) minimum: h = 50 mm (2’’) (approximatel - (b) max. : H = 250 mm (10’’) (approximately Adjusting the distance between wheels: - Lift the machine slightly off the ground.
- Page 40 Power tiller EL82 Relations between the working depth and the skid position: - (a) minimum: h = 40 mm (1.5’’) (approximat ely). - (b) max. : H = 180 mm (7’’) (approximately). With standard skids The working depth is set by the skid height.
- Page 41 Power tiller EL82 With crumbler roller The working depth is set by the roller height. Overhang. The roller can be adjusted in 4 different positions. From the working position: - Remove 6 bolts (2). (3 on each machine side). - Position roller in holes corresponding to the required adjustment.
- Page 42 - (a) minimum: 50 mm (2’’) (approximately). - (b) max. : 230 mm (9’’) (approximately). A second pin (3) can be inserted to limit the roller travel when making headland turns. - Additional pins are available through KUHN PARTS: Part no. 51707000. Instructions for work...
- Page 43 Power tiller EL82 With Packer roller The working depth is set by the roller height. Overhang: The roller can be adjusted in 4 different positions. From the working position: - Remove 6 bolts (2). (3 on each machine side). - Position roller in holes corresponding to the required adjustment.
- Page 44 - (a) minimum: 50 mm (2’’) (approximately). - (b) max. : 230 mm (9’’) (approximately). A second pin (3) can be inserted to limit the roller travel when making headland turns. - Additional pins are available through KUHN PARTS Part no. 51707000. Instructions for work...
- Page 45 The scraper bar is factory fitted with standard scraper plates. For abrasive soils, hard coated plates are available through KUHN PARTS. When the machine is attached, check that the roller can rotate freely. Adjusting the scraper plates: - Loosen scraper plate mounting bolt.
- Page 46 Power tiller EL82 Rear hood adjustment Rear hood The rear hood adjustment is one of the factors governing the tilth degree. The hood can be adjusted in 7 different positions. To obtain a coarser tilth, the hood can be raised.
- Page 47 Power tiller EL82 - Park the machine on an even fairly level ground. - Remove nuts and washers (1). - Remove bolts (1). - Turn over hood extension (2). - Reinstall bolts 1. - Reinstall washers and nuts (1). • Torque: 8 daN m (59 lbf ft).
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Page 48: Machine Use
Power tiller EL82 3. Machine use Before engaging the machine in the ground: - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away. Pay particular attention if working on very uneven grounds. -
Page 49: Optional Equipment
Power tiller EL82 $Optional equipment 1. 1 3/8’’ - 21 spline pto shaft 2. Wheels Models: 130/155/180/205 Optional equipment... -
Page 50: Short Skids
Power tiller EL82 3. Short skids Models: 130 - 155 - 180 - 205 4. Standard skids Models: 130 - 155 - 180 - 205 Optional equipment... -
Page 51: Side Discs
Power tiller EL82 5. Side discs Models: 130 - 155 - 180 - 205 6. Track eradicators Models: 130 - 155 - 180 - 205 Only use track eradicators for secondary tillage work. Optional equipment... -
Page 52: Lighting And Signalling
Power tiller EL82 7. Lighting and signalling Models: 130 - 155 - 180 Model: 205 Optional equipment... -
Page 53: Maintenance And Storage
Power tiller EL82 $Maintenance and storage Before leaving tractor before adjusting, maintaining repairing machine, disengage the PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop and apply park brake. -
Page 54: Cleaning The Machine
Power tiller EL82 Cleaning the machine - Regularly clean the rotor and the machine inner panels. 2. Lubrication - Clean grease nipples before greasing. Lubricate with multi-purpose grease grade NLGI 2. PTO shaft - Every 8 hours: • universal joints (1). - Page 55 Power tiller EL82 Oil change: The main gearbox Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The main gearbox is lubricated with 1.65 L (0.43 US gal) of extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity grade 80W90 and API grade GL5.
- Page 56 Power tiller EL82 Drain side gearbox Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The angle gearbox is lubricated with 0.85 L (0.232 US gal) of extreme-pressure oil for mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade 80W90 and API grade GL5.
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Page 57: Maintenance
Power tiller EL82 3. Maintenance Headstock - Check the tightness of machine headstock bolts. - Torque: 21 daN m (155 lbf ft). Maintenance and storage... - Page 58 To distinguish right blades from left blades, note that the sharp edge faces the rotor direction of rotation (1). For shallow depth work, the machine can be fitted with L-blades available through KUHN PARTS: - (a) Left L-blades. - (b) Right L-blades.
- Page 59 Power tiller EL82 Blade mounting chart. EL82 Number of rotor flanges Type of fitting Type of blades Number of blades Right blades 2 pairs of blades per flange Left blades Right blades 3 pairs of blades per flange Left blades...
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Page 60: Storage
Power tiller EL82 4. Storage At the end of each season - Clean the machine thoroughly: • The rotor. • The inner panels. - Drain and refill gearboxes with new oil. - Touch up any areas of damaged paintwork. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting Guide
Power tiller EL82 $Troubleshooting guide Problem Cause Remedy Top link of 3-point hitch badly Position top link parallel to the Noisy drive when lifting the positioned/adjusted. lower links. machine. Excessive lifting height. Limit the lift linkage stroke. - Page 62 Power tiller EL82 Problem Cause Remedy Adjust hood position. - 1 Hood: Incorrect hood positioning. • Models 130 - 155 - 180 - 2 Hoods: • Model 205. Set and control the working Irregular mix of plant residues.
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Page 63: Appendix
Power tiller EL82 $Appendix 1. Calculating the load on an axle When coupling a tool to the front and/or rear 3-point lift linkage, the maximum authorized payload must not be exceeded. The load on the tractor front axle must always represent 20 % of the tractor unladen weight. - Page 64 Power tiller EL82 Rear tool or front-rear combination: 1) Calculation of the minimum front ballast weight M1 minimum M2 x (c+d) - T1 x b + 0.2 x T x b minimum Write the minimal additional weight in the chart.
- Page 65 Power tiller EL82 Table: Actual value obtained Value authorized Double value of the by calculation according to authorized capacity operator's manual per tyre (2 tyres) Minimum front/rear ballasting kg Total weight kg kg Load on front axle kg ...
- Page 66 Power tiller EL82 Determining the machine weight (M2) and the position of its centre of gravity (d) If the data required to calculate the total weight, axle loads and minimum ballasting are not supplied, use the following method. Tractor only: - T1: Load on front axle.
- Page 67 Power tiller EL82 - T: Axle loads. • Tractor only. T = _____kg Appendix...
- Page 68 Power tiller EL82 Rear tool or front-rear combination: If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross Combined Weight Rating in accordance with the countrie's legislation, empty the hopper to travel on public roads. In any case, we recommend to travel on public roads with empty hoppers and tanks.
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Page 69: Limited Warranty
KUHN equipment from an authorized KUHN dealer, that such equipment is, at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects in material and workmanship, and that such equipment is covered under this Limited Warranty providing the machine is used and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the Operator's manual. - Page 70 - The warranty claim is completed on line via extranet - www.kuhn.com or submitted on a KUHN warranty claim form and returned to the Company within one month after the date of failure or the date of problem becoming apparent.
- Page 71 $Specimen of the "Declaration of conformity" EC Declaration of conformity (European directive 2006/42/CE) The manufacturer: KUHN S.A., 4 impasse des fabriques B.P. 50060 F - 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX declares that the product described hereafter: Type: ’’Machine name’’ Serial no.: ’’Machine serial number’’...
- Page 72 Société Anonyme au Capital de 2 530 000 Euros KUHN-BLANCHARD SAS - 24, route de Nantes - F - 44680 CHEMERE (FRANCE) Tél. : + 33 (0) 2 40 21 30 24 - Fax : + 33 (0) 2 40 64 80 11 Société...