KUHN MAXIMA 2 User manual

KN188BGB B
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Precision Seed Drills
MAXIMA 2
Foldable telescopic frame
KN188BGB B
- English - 09-2008

Dear Owner
Precision Seed Drills
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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............................................................................................................................12
Description of symbols used in this document.......................................................................... 12
Safety instructions......................................................................................................................... 13
Location and description of safety decals on the machine....................................................... 23
Road safety equipment and recommendations.......................................................................... 26
Machine specifications................................................................................................27
Description and glossary.............................................................................................................. 27
General technical specifications.................................................................................................. 28
Technical specifications per model ............................................................................................. 29
Sound levels................................................................................................................................... 31
Putting into service......................................................................................................32
Description of control elements................................................................................................... 32
Control box description ................................................................................................................ 32
Coupling and uncoupling.............................................................................................................. 36
Instructions for transport............................................................................................51
Putting the machine into transport position............................................................................... 51
Conformity with the road regulations.......................................................................................... 53

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Instructions for work....................................................................................................54
Putting the machine into work position ...................................................................................... 54
Adjustments in working position.................................................................................................56
Machine use................................................................................................................................... 85
Optional equipment......................................................................................................94
Clod clearer.................................................................................................................................... 98
Spring assisted clod clearer......................................................................................................... 99
Star shaped trash remover ......................................................................................................... 101
Furrow opening disk ................................................................................................................... 103
Covering scraper......................................................................................................................... 104
Composite intermediate axial press wheel............................................................................... 105
Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel......................................................................... 107
Furrow closing disks....................................................................................................................110
Standard V-shaped roller .............................................................................................................111
HD V roller.....................................................................................................................................115
"OTIFLEX" 370 x 165 roller......................................................................................................... 120
"OTIFLEX" 500 x 175 roller......................................................................................................... 122
Microgranulator ........................................................................................................................... 124
Fertilizer unit................................................................................................................................ 139
Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit ............................................................................................... 154
Filling auger ................................................................................................................................. 155
Distribution disks ........................................................................................................................ 157
Belt and pulley units.................................................................................................................... 158
Rear PTO output stub.................................................................................................................. 158
Hydraulic blower drive................................................................................................................ 159
Vacuometer .................................................................................................................................. 161
HECTOR 3000 electronic control box........................................................................................ 161

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Passage control box kit KMS208................................................................................................ 161
Sowing control box kit KMS412 ................................................................................................. 162
Electronic disengagement kit..................................................................................................... 162
65 x 400 depth control wheels.................................................................................................... 162
45 mm (1.8 ’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad................................................................. 163
82 mm (3.2’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad.................................................................. 163
Mechanical hectare counter........................................................................................................ 163
Maintenance and storage..........................................................................................165
Frequency chart........................................................................................................................... 165
Cleaning the machine.................................................................................................................. 167
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................... 168
Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 171
Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 179
Trouble shooting guide .............................................................................................181
Limited warranty ........................................................................................................184

Identification of the machine
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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.:

Identification of the machine
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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. 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 25 mm (1’’).
 Kit no. 1677234: Standard Rubber V roller 50 mm (2’’).
 Kit no. 1677237: Standard smooth steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1677236: Standard notched steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1677241: HD Rubber V roller 25 mm (1’’).
 Kit no. 1677240: HD Rubber V roller 50 mm (2’’).
 Kit no. 1677239: HD smooth steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1677238: HD notched steel V roller.
 Kit no. 1676757: ø370 x 165 mm (1’2’’ x 6.4’’) OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
 Kit no. 1676859: ø370 x 165 mm (1’2’’ x 6.4’’) OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.
 Kit no. 1676758: ø500 x 175 mm (1’7’’ x 6.9’’) OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
 Kit no. 1676863: ø500 x 175 mm (1’7’’ x 6.9’’) OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.

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Microgranulator
Fertilizer unit
For the following models:
- M2M08RT000A003
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677163:Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows, 100 L (26 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 8rows, 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:
- M2M08RT000AG03
First equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677145: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677146: Anti-slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677147: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (50 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
Second equipment microgranulator
 Kit no. 1677145: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677146: Anti-slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677147: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (50 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
 Kit no. 1677228: Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit.
 Kit no. 1677227: Loading screw for fertilizer unit fitted with a 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper.
For the following models:
- M2M08RT000AG03
 Kit no. 1677058: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677059: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
 Kit no. 1677060: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.