KUHN Hector 3000 User manual

KC0011GB C
Complementary instructions
Pneumatic precision seed drills
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KC0011GB C
- 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.

Specifications
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$SPECIFICATIONS
1. Technical specifications
Hector 3000
The HECTOR 3000 electronic control box is
used to :
- Count the area sown (daily and total counter).
- Indicate forward speed.
The control box features other functions not
used on precision seed drills.

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Specifications
2. Description of the box
1 : Symbols 2 : Screen
3 : Data modification keys 4 : Function key
5 : Area button 6 : Speed button / Calibration
7 : Marker display 8 : Marker button
9 : Alarm keys / Blower

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3. Meaning of symbols
Symbol (1):
• Blower.
Symbol (2):
• Side markers.
Symbol (3):
• Metering unit.
Symbol (4):
• Seed level.
4. Description of the controls
Data modification keys
Keys (1) and (2) enable modifying data displayed on
screen (3).
Function key
- Selecting adjustment parameters.
- Memorizing the adjustments.

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Specifications
Area button
- Working width adjustment.
- Displaying and adjusting the counters:
• Displaying the daily area counter (ha).
• Displaying the total area counter (ha).
• Counter reset.
Speed button
- Displays the speed.
- Memorization and calibration of the forward travel
impulses.
Marker button
- Tramlining metering unit shut-off indicator light (1).
- Displaying the tramlining rhythm.
- Adjusting the tramlining rhythm.
- Tramlining start and stop.

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Alarm keys
- Alarm activation and deactivation.

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Assembly and fitting
$ASSEMBLY AND FITTING
1. Description of the connection
Electrical power supply
The control box is connected to:
- A tractor 3-pin socket.
- A 7-pin plug of the Hector 3000 junction box.
Connect the wiring harness directly to the battery
terminals respecting the polarities.
The wiring harness is fitted with a 15 Amp ATO type
fuse: Kit no. 82333017 (2).
Never connect battery charger or perform
welding tasks without having previously
disconnected the control box.
For tractors not fitted with a 3-pin socket, a wiring
harness can be ordered under (1):
Part no. 83233002.
Do not connect the wiring harness to the
starter connections.
Check that the connectors are in a good
condition and clean.

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3 pin plug
The box is energized by the tractor's 3-pin socket
(DIN 9680, ISO 12369) or the battery power cable
supplied.
Pin Wire color Function
15 / 30 (1) Brown + 12 Volt
31 (2) Blue Earth
82 (3) --

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Assembly and fitting
2. Electrical diagrams
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3. Positioning and parking
The control box must be easily accessible from the
tractor cab.
Control box mounting
It is held by means of a magnet (1).
Control box removal
Store control box in a dry place free of dust.

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Putting into service
$PUTTING INTO SERVICE
1. Switches on the control box
Connect control box to the 3-pin electric plug.
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.