KUHN EL162 User manual

Original instructions
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Read carefully before starting the machine
Operator's manual
Power tiller
Cultitiller
Cultiplow
A0001 > A9999
EL162
KN146AGB_L - English - 01-2020
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1. - Dear Owner
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1. 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. We therefore reserve 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.
Wear parts
Wearing parts fitted on our machines have been tested in very different situations to optimize their service
life. Nevertheless, the service life depends highly on the conditions of use (products to handle, soil, weather
conditions, etc...).
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.
Copyright 2020 KUHN

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2. Contents
1. Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................3
2. Contents..........................................................................................................................4
3. Identification of the machine.........................................................................................8
3.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Model identification plate ................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Optional equipment........................................................................................................................ 10
4. Safety.............................................................................................................................11
4.1 Description of symbols used in this document................................................................................11
4.2 Safety instructions .........................................................................................................................12
4.2.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 Read and follow the safety instructions............................................................................13
4.2.3 Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine................... 13
4.2.4 Precautions to take before using the machine ................................................................. 14
4.2.5 Precautions when driving ................................................................................................. 14
4.2.6 Precautions when driving on public roads........................................................................ 15
4.2.7 Maximum speed...............................................................................................................18
4.2.8 Precautions when coupling............................................................................................... 18
4.2.9 Hydraulic circuit................................................................................................................19
4.2.10 PTO shaft.......................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.11 Precautions during manoeuvres....................................................................................... 22
4.2.12 Remote controlled components........................................................................................ 22
4.2.13 Safety decals.................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.14 Waste disposal ................................................................................................................. 22
4.2.15 Precautions for maintenance and repair work..................................................................23
4.2.16 Projection of stones and foreign objects........................................................................... 23
4.2.17 Precautions for machine use............................................................................................24
4.3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............................................................ 25
4.3.1 Location of safety decals..................................................................................................25
4.3.2 Description of safety decals..............................................................................................26
4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations ............................................................................. 28
4.4.1 Instructions specific to France.......................................................................................... 29
5. Machine specifications................................................................................................30
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Technical specifications ................................................................................................................. 31

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5.3 Required equipment...................................................................................................................... 35
5.3.1 PTO shaft ......................................................................................................................... 35
5.3.2 Rotors............................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.3 Rollers.............................................................................................................................. 37
5.3.4 Front wheels..................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.5 Rear wheels ..................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.6 Skids................................................................................................................................. 40
5.4 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 41
6. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 42
6.1 Coupling and uncoupling............................................................................................................... 42
6.1.1 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 42
6.1.2 Preparing the tractor......................................................................................................... 42
6.1.3 Preparing the machine..................................................................................................... 44
6.1.4 Coupling the machine.......................................................................................................45
6.1.5 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 47
6.1.6 Friction slip clutch............................................................................................................. 49
6.1.7 PTO output stub on gearbox............................................................................................ 50
6.1.8 Adjusting the machine......................................................................................................50
6.1.9 Uncoupling the machine................................................................................................... 53
7. Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 54
7.1 Putting the machine into transport position ................................................................................... 54
7.2 Conformity with the road regulations............................................................................................. 56
8. Instructions for work................................................................................................... 57
8.1 Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................... 57
8.2 Adjustments in working position .................................................................................................... 60
8.2.1 Working depth.................................................................................................................. 60
8.2.2 Crumbler roller adjustment............................................................................................... 71
8.2.3 Rear hood adjustment...................................................................................................... 72
8.3 Machine use .................................................................................................................................. 74
8.3.1 Rear wheels ..................................................................................................................... 76
8.3.2 Drive speed...................................................................................................................... 76
9. Optional equipment..................................................................................................... 77
9.1 Rotors............................................................................................................................................ 77
9.1.1 Cultirotor rotor .................................................................................................................. 77
9.1.2 Cultiplow/Cultitiller rotors.................................................................................................. 78
9.2 Front wheels.................................................................................................................................. 79
9.2.1 Working depth adjustment................................................................................................ 79
9.2.2 Machine use..................................................................................................................... 80

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9.3 Rear wheels...................................................................................................................................81
9.3.1 Signalling.......................................................................................................................... 81
9.3.2 Working depth adjustment................................................................................................ 81
9.3.3 Machine use.....................................................................................................................81
9.4 Skids.............................................................................................................................................. 83
9.4.1 Uncoupling the machine................................................................................................... 83
9.4.2 Working depth adjustment................................................................................................ 83
9.5 Side discs ......................................................................................................................................84
9.5.1 Working depth adjustment................................................................................................ 85
9.5.2 Lateral adjustment............................................................................................................85
9.6 Track eradicators........................................................................................................................... 86
9.6.1 Machine use.....................................................................................................................87
9.7 Offset for track eradicators.............................................................................................................89
9.8 Sets of gearwheels ........................................................................................................................ 89
9.9 Lights and indicators...................................................................................................................... 92
9.9.1 Coupling and uncoupling.................................................................................................. 92
9.10 Lateral signalling equipment.......................................................................................................... 93
9.11 Hydraulic lift linkage....................................................................................................................... 93
9.11.1 Location and description of safety decals on the machine...............................................94
9.11.2 Coupling and uncoupling..................................................................................................95
9.11.3 Putting the machine into transport position ...................................................................... 98
9.11.4 Putting the machine into work position............................................................................. 99
9.11.5 Optional equipment ........................................................................................................100
9.11.6 Maintenance................................................................................................................... 101
9.11.7 Storage........................................................................................................................... 102
9.12 Rear attachment with double acting hydraulic lift......................................................................... 103
9.12.1 Location and description of safety decals on the machine.............................................103
9.12.2 Coupling device.............................................................................................................. 104
9.12.3 Removal ......................................................................................................................... 107
9.12.4 Putting the machine into transport position .................................................................... 107
9.12.5 Putting the machine into work position...........................................................................108
9.12.6 Adjustments in working position..................................................................................... 108
9.12.7 Maintenance................................................................................................................... 109
9.12.8 Storage............................................................................................................................110
9.13 Set of arm + roller multi-hole adjustment plate.............................................................................111
9.14 USA signalling equipment.............................................................................................................111
10. Maintenance and storage ..........................................................................................112
10.1 Frequency chart............................................................................................................................112
10.2 Cleaning the machine...................................................................................................................114
10.2.1 Cleaning the roller scraper bar........................................................................................114

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10.3 Lubrication....................................................................................................................................116
10.3.1 PTO shaft ........................................................................................................................116
10.3.2 Emptying .........................................................................................................................117
10.3.3 Greasing......................................................................................................................... 121
10.4 Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 122
10.4.1 Tool replacement............................................................................................................ 122
10.4.2 Replacing the rotor......................................................................................................... 129
10.5 Storage........................................................................................................................................ 131
10.5.1 At the end of each season.............................................................................................. 131
10.5.2 At the start of each season............................................................................................. 131
11. Troubleshooting guide.............................................................................................. 132
12. Appendix.....................................................................................................................134
..................................................................................................................................................... 140
13. Limited Warranty........................................................................................................ 141

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3. Identification of the machine
3.1 Front view
3.2 Rear view

3. - Identification of the machine
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3.3 Model identification plate
- Please write below the type and serial number of
the machine. This information is to be given to the
Kuhn authorized dealer for any spare parts order
or warranty claim.
type: EL162
Serial no.:
TYPE
MASSEkg
KUHNS.A.
67700 SAVERNE-FRANCE
N°
MADEIN FRANCE
TYPE
MASSE kg
KUHN S.A.
67700 SAVERNE - FRANCE
N°
MADE IN FRANCE

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3.4 Optional equipment
- Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on
your machine:
Rotors EL 162 - 250 EL 162 - 300
Cultirotor rotor with C-blades. XX
Larger diameter L-blade rotor (HD). XX
"FAST-FIT" Cultitiller rotor. XX
"EASY-FIT" Cultiplow rotor. XX
Front wheels.
Rear wheels.
Skids.
Side discs.
2 track eradicators with traction bolt overload mechanism.
2 track eradicators with spring overload mechanism.
Offset for track eradicators.
Set of gearwheels 33/20.
Set of gearwheels 35/18.
Lighting and signalling.
Lateral signalling equipment (Only for France).
Rear hydraulic lift linkage.
Hydraulic lift linkage stroke limiters.
Rear attachment with double acting hydraulic lift.
Set of arm + roller multi-hole adjustment plate.
USA signalling equipment.