KUHN Hector 3000 User manual

KC0011GB C
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- English - 10-2008

Dear Owner
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$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. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only
through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass
it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts are manufactured and
carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any
necessary replacements.
About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or
changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.

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Contents
$CONTENTS
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents .........................................................................................................................2
Control box identification .............................................................................................4
Front view......................................................................................................................................... 4
Manufacturer's marking .................................................................................................................. 5
Safety..............................................................................................................................6
Description of symbols used in this document............................................................................ 6
Safety instructions........................................................................................................................... 7
Specifications.................................................................................................................9
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................. 9
Description of the box................................................................................................................... 10
Meaning of symbols ...................................................................................................................... 11
Description of the controls........................................................................................................... 11
Assembly and fitting....................................................................................................14
Description of the connection...................................................................................................... 14
Electrical diagrams........................................................................................................................ 16
Positioning and parking................................................................................................................ 17

Contents
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Putting into service......................................................................................................18
Switches on the control box......................................................................................................... 18
Machine use..................................................................................................................19
Adjustments before first use........................................................................................................ 19
Preliminary adjustments at work .................................................................................................22
Use during work............................................................................................................................. 26
Simple maintenance.....................................................................................................28
Sensor adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 28
Maintenance and storage ............................................................................................29
Limited warranty...........................................................................................................30

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Control box identification
$CONTROL BOX IDENTIFICATION
1. Front view

Control box identification
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2. Manufacturer's marking
Please note the serial number of your equipment. This
information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare
parts orders.
Type:
Serial no.:
KUHN reference:
The software version: 2.2

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Safety
$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.
This symbol is used to communicate technical
information of particular interest.

Safety
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2. Safety instructions
Read and follow the safety instructions
Before using the control box, carefully read all safety
instructions in this manual.
The operator must be familiar with all machine controls
and their respective functions. It is too late to learn once
work has been started!
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 take before using the
control box
Place the control box so that it cannot interfere with other
tractor controls and be activated inadvertently.
Before switching the control box on, check that nobody
is within the machine pivoting area: switching on the
control box can activate functions on the machine.
Precautions to take when using the control
box
Do not operate the control box while a person is carrying
out work on the machine.
Switch off control box before carrying out any
maintenance or repair work on the machine.
Introduction
The operator must follow the safety instructions in this manual and in the machine's operator's manual as well
as respect the warnings posted on the machine.

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Safety
Precautions when driving
Before transporting the machine on public roads, make
sure no function of the control box or of the control
accessories can be switched on inadvertently. Make
sure tractor valves and power take-off are deactivated
and not inadvertently engaged.