KUHN MAXIMA 2 User manual

KN175BGB A
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Precision Seed Drills
MAXIMA 2
Single bar frame exceeding 4.40 m
KN175BGB A
- English - 09-2008

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.
Designated use of the machine
The MAXIMA 2 precision seed drill must only be used for work for which it has been designed:
- Precision drilling.
- Mineral fertilizer placement (depending upon equipment).
- Application of microgranules in combination with drilling (depending upon equipment).
Document illustrations
The illustrations in this manual may be based on one type of machine only. However, all instructions apply to all
machines covered in this manual.

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Contents
$CONTENTS
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents .........................................................................................................................2
Identification of the machine ........................................................................................5
Front view (Basic machine) ............................................................................................................ 5
Rear view (Basic machine).............................................................................................................. 5
Model identification plate................................................................................................................ 6
Optional equipment......................................................................................................................... 7
Safety............................................................................................................................16
Description of symbols used in this document.......................................................................... 16
Safety instructions......................................................................................................................... 17
Location and description of safety decals on the machine....................................................... 27
Machine specifications................................................................................................30
Description and glossary.............................................................................................................. 30
General technical specifications.................................................................................................. 31
Technical specifications per model ............................................................................................. 32
Sound levels................................................................................................................................... 52
Putting into service......................................................................................................53
Description of control elements................................................................................................... 53
Control box description ................................................................................................................ 53
Coupling and uncoupling.............................................................................................................. 57
Instructions for transport............................................................................................71
Putting the machine into transport position............................................................................... 71
Conformity with the road regulations.......................................................................................... 73

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Instructions for work....................................................................................................74
Putting the machine into work position ...................................................................................... 74
Adjustments in working position.................................................................................................75
Machine use................................................................................................................................. 105
Optional equipment....................................................................................................114
Clod clearer...................................................................................................................................118
Spring assisted clod clearer........................................................................................................119
Star shaped trash remover ......................................................................................................... 121
Furrow opening disk ................................................................................................................... 123
Covering scraper......................................................................................................................... 125
Composite intermediate axial press wheel............................................................................... 126
Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel......................................................................... 128
Furrow closing disks................................................................................................................... 131
Standard V-shaped roller ............................................................................................................ 132
HD V roller.................................................................................................................................... 136
"OTIFLEX" 370 x 165 roller......................................................................................................... 141
"OTIFLEX" 500 x 175 roller......................................................................................................... 143
Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15 ...................................................................................... 145
Left and right rear drive wheels 6.5 x 15 ................................................................................... 145
Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 12 .................................................................................... 145
Microgranulator ........................................................................................................................... 146
Fertilizer unit................................................................................................................................ 164
Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit ............................................................................................... 180
Filling auger ................................................................................................................................. 181
Distribution disks ........................................................................................................................ 183
Rear PTO output stub.................................................................................................................. 184
Vacuometer .................................................................................................................................. 185
HECTOR 3000 electronic control box........................................................................................ 185

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Passage control box kit KMS208................................................................................................ 185
Sowing control box kit KMS412 ................................................................................................. 186
Electronic disengagement kit..................................................................................................... 186
65 x 400 depth control wheels.................................................................................................... 187
45 mm (1.8 ’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad................................................................. 187
82 mm (3.2’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad.................................................................. 187
Wheel footbridges........................................................................................................................ 188
Track eradicators......................................................................................................................... 189
Marker working depth limitors.................................................................................................... 190
Mechanical hectare counter........................................................................................................ 191
Maintenance and storage..........................................................................................193
Frequency chart........................................................................................................................... 193
Cleaning the machine.................................................................................................................. 195
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................... 196
Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 198
Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 207
Trouble shooting guide .............................................................................................209
Limited warranty ........................................................................................................212

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$IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
1. Front view (Basic machine)
2. Rear view (Basic machine)

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Identification of the machine
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.
Type: MAXIMA 2
Serial no.:

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4. Optional equipment
Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your
machine:
Sowing component
 Kit no. 1676801: Clod clearer with disk coulter for * 1 gauge wheels.
 Kit no. 1676802: Clod clearer with disk coulter for * 1 gauge wheels.
 Kit no. 1676803: Spring assisted clod clearer.
 Kit no. 1676783: Star shaped trash remover.
 Kit no. 1676775: Opener disc solo.
 Kit no. 1676780: Furrow opening disk with star-shaped trash remover.
 Kit no. 1676761: Covering scraper.
 Kit no. 1676762: Composite intermediate axial press wheel.
 Kit no. 1676766: Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel.
 Kit no. 1676790: Furrow closing disks.
 Kit no. 1677235: Standard Rubber V roller 1’’.
 Kit no. 1677234: Standard Rubber V roller 2’’.
 Kit no. 1677237: Standard smooth steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1677236: Standard notched steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1677241: HD Rubber V roller 1’’.
 Kit no. 1677240: HD Rubber V roller 2’’.
 Kit no. 1677239: HD smooth steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1677238: HD notched steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1676757: 370 x 165 OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
 Kit no. 1676859: 370 x 165 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.
 Kit no. 1676758: 500 x 175 OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
 Kit no. 1676863: 500 x 175 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.

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Drive
Microgranulator
 Kit no. 1676503: Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15.
 Kit no. 1676502: Left and right rear drive wheels 6.5 x 15.
 Kit no. 1676501: Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 12.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600C001
M2B12MB600C002
M2M12MB900C002
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677175: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677176: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677177: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows, 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677178: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677179: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677180: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600CG01
M2B12MB600CG02
M2M12MB900CG02
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677181: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
 Kit no. 1677182: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
 Kit no. 1677183: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows with 2x150 L (2x40 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.

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For the following models:
M2B18MB900C001
M2B18MB900C002
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677184: Insecticide microgranulator 18 rows, 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677185: Slug pellet microgranulator 18 rows, 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677186: Herbicide microgranulator 18 rows, 2x190 (2x50 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677187: Insecticide microgranulator 18 rows, with 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677188: Slug pellet microgranulator 18 rows, with 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677189: Herbicide microgranulator 18 rows, with 2x190 (2x50 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2M08MB600C002
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677163: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows, 100 L (2x26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
 Kit no. 1677164: Slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows, 100 L (26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air
duct.
 Kit no. 1677165: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows, 190 (50 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677139: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677140: Slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677292: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (50 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2M08MB600CG02
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677145: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677146: Anti-slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677147: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (40 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.

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Second equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677145: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677146: Anti-slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677147: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (40 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
For the following models:
M2S11MB440C002
M2S11MB440CF02
M2S11MB500C003
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677148: Insecticide microgranulator 11 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677149: Slug pellet microgranulator 11 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677150: Herbicide microgranulator 11 rows, 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677151: Insecticide microgranulator 11 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677152: Slug pellet microgranulator 11 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677153: Herbicide microgranulator 11 rows, with 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2S11MB500CG03
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677154: Insecticide microgranulator 11 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
 Kit no. 1677155: Slug pellet microgranulator 11 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
 Kit no. 1677156: Herbicide microgranulator 11 rows with 2x150 L (2x40 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
For the following models:
M2T09MB500C002
M2T09MB600C002
First equipment microgranulator

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Fertilizer unit
 Kit no. 1677157: Insecticide microgranulator 9 rows, 100 L (2x26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
 Kit no. 1677158: Slug pellet microgranulator 9 rows, 100 L (26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air
duct.
 Kit no. 1677159: Herbicide microgranulator 9 rows, 190 (50 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677160: Insecticide microgranulator 9 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677161: Slug pellet microgranulator 9 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
 Kit no. 1677162: Herbicide microgranulator 9 rows with 190 L (50 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600C001
M2B12MB600C002
M2M12MB900C002
 Kit no. 1677327: Fertilizer 12 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677328:Fertilizer 12 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677329: Fertilizer 12 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600CG01
M2B12MB600CG02
 Kit no. 1677049: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677050: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677051: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2M08MB600C002
 Kit no. 1677324: Fertilizer 8 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677325: Fertilizer 8 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677326: Fertilizer 8 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop disk coulters.

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Distribution disks
SP = Disk without agitator blades.
AP = Disk with agitator blades.
For the following models:
M2M08MB600CG02
 Kit no. 1677046: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677047: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677048: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2M12MB900CG02
 Kit no. 1677055: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677056: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677057: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2S11MB440CF02
 Kit no. 1677022: Fertilizer 6 rows with 2X280 L (2X74 US gal) hoppers and applicators with standard Suffolk coulter.
 Kit no. 1677023: Fertilizer 6 rows with 2X280 L (2X74 US gal) hoppers and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulter.
 Kit no. 1677024: Fertilizer 6 rows with 2X280 L (2X74 US gal) hoppers and applicators non-stop disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2S11MB500CG03
 Kit no. 1677043: Fertilizer 6 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677044: Fertilizer 6 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677045: Fertilizer 6 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677228: Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit.
 Kit no. 1677225: Loading screw for fertilizer equiped with 2x280 L (2x74 US gal) hoppers.
 Kit no. 1677226: Loading screw for fertilizer unit fitted with a 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper.
 Kit no. N1503620: Distribution disk 12 holes of diameter 1.5 mm (0.06’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04343B0: Distribution disk 12 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.

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 Kit no. N1502090: Distribution disk 12 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04286B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 1.5 mm (0.06’’) SP.
 Kit no. N00846B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04318B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 3 mm (0.12’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00847B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00856B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 2.1 mm (0.08’’) SP.
 Kit no. N1503810: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 2.1 mm (0.08’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04341B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
 Kit no. N03840B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00851B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
 Kit no. N02511B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 5 mm (0.2’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00852B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1503140: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1500670: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 3 mm (0.12’’) SP.
 Kit no. N03823B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00843B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00905B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 5 mm (0.2’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00844B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1500340: Distribution disk 30 holes of diameter 7 mm (0.28’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00845B0: Distribution disk 31 holes of diameter 2.1 mm (0.08’’) SP.
 Kit no. N00855B0: Distribution disk 33 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04107B0: Distribution disk 33 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04282B0: Distribution disk 33 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1503380: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1503390: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1503400: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 5 mm (0.2’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1503410: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
 Kit no. K3601440: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 1.25 mm (0.05’’) SP.
 Kit no. N02951B0: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.

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Blower
Control units
 Kit no. N00848B0: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04305B0: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1503130: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1500061: Distribution disk 54 holes of diameter 3 mm (0.12’’) SP.
 Kit no. N1500681: Distribution disk 54 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1500691: Distribution disk 54 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1500431: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 1.25 mm (0.05’’) SP.
 Kit no. N02851B0: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04342B0: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N00850B0: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1502170: Distribution disk 80 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1501591: Distribution disk 80 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. N1501051: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 0.8 mm (0.03’’) SP.
 Kit no. N00849B0: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 1.25 mm (0.05’’) SP.
 Kit no. N1500701: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 1.75 mm (0.07’’) AP.
 Kit no. N04293B0: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
 Kit no. 1677287: 470 min-1 pulley and belt unit
 Kit no. 1676731: 870 min-1 pulley and belt unit
 Kit no. 1676738: 1000 min-1 pulley and belt unit
 Kit no. 1676730: Rear PTO output stub.
 Kit no. 1677223: Vacuometer.
 Kit no. 1676822: HECTOR 3000 electronic unit.
Passage control box kit KMS208:
 Kit no. 1676648: For machine with 8 rows.
Sowing control box kit KMS412:
 Kit no. 1676408B: For machine with 8 rows.

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Sundry
 Kit no. 1676409B: For machine with 9 rows.
 Kit no. 1676411B: For machine with 11 rows.
 Kit no. 1676412B: For machine with 12 rows: Sowing Beet.
 Kit no. 1676413B: For machine with 12 rows: Sowing maize.
 Kit no. 1676418B: For machine with 18 rows.
Electronic disengagement kit:
 Kit no. 1677299: For machine with 8 rows
 Kit no. 1677300: For machine with 9 rows
 Kit no. 1677301: For machine with 11 rows
 Kit no. 1677302: For machine with 12 rows
 Kit no. 1676520: 65 x 400 depth control wheels.
 Kit no. 1677293: 45 mm (1.8’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2 ’’) levelling pad.
 Kit no. 1676792: 82 mm (3.2’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2 ’’) levelling pad.
 Kit no. 1676825: Wheel footbridges.
 Kit no. 1626614: Track eradicators.
 Kit no. 1676815: Marker working depth limitors.
 Kit no. 1676820: Mechanical hectare counter.

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$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.

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2. Safety instructions
Read and follow the safety instructions
Before using the machine, carefully read all the safety
instructions in this manual and the warnings placed on
the machine.
Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with
all machine controls, handling devices and their
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 be taken before carrying out
any operations on the machine
Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting,
maintaining or repairing the 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.
Introduction
The machine must only be operated, maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with
machines' specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents.
The operator must imperatively respect safety instructions in this manual and in the warnings posted on the
machine. The operator is also obliged to respect current legislation concerning accident prevention, work safety
and public traffic circulation.
Designated use of the machine also means following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations
given by the manufacturer, and using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories, as recommended
by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage resulting from machine applications other than those
specified by the manufacturer. Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of
the operator.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accident resulting from machine modifications carriedout
by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.

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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-protectors,
etc.).
Ensure that all operating controls (ropes, cables, rods,
etc) are placed so as they cannot be operated
unintentionally and cause damage or injury.
Before operating the machine, check tightness of nuts
and bolts, particularly on fixing elements (tines, forks,
blades, knives, etc). Retighten if necessary.
Before operating the machine, ensure that all the safety
guards are firmly in place and in good condition.
Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard.
Precautions when driving
Tractor handling, stability, performance and braking
efficiency are all affected by weight distribution, trailed or
mounted implements, additional ballast and driving
conditions. It is therefore ofthe great importance that the
operator exercises caution in every given situation.
Groundspeed must be adapted to ground conditions as
well as to roads and paths. Always avoid abrupt changes
of direction.
Be particularly cautious when turning corners, paying
attention to machine overhang, length, height and
weight.
Never use a narrow track tractor on very uneven or
steeply sloping ground.
Never leave the tractor seat while the machine is
operating.
Carrying people or animals on the machine when
working or in transport is strictly forbidden.