KUHN HR3503D User manual

Original instructions
KN106FGB B
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Power harrows
HR3503D/HR4003D/HR4503D
KN106FGB B
- English - 03-2010
*KN106FGB_B*

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. 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.
Designated use of the machine
HR3503D / HR4003D / HR4503D power harrows must only be used for work for which they have been
designed: Seedbed preparation on ploughed ground or in min-tilled ground with or without simultaneous
seeding.
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 2018 KUHN

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Contents
$Contents
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents..........................................................................................................................2
Identification of the machine.........................................................................................4
Rear view...........................................................................................................................................4
Model identification plate ................................................................................................................5
Optional equipment..........................................................................................................................6
Safety...............................................................................................................................8
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................8
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................9
Location and description of safety decals on the machine .......................................................19
Road safety equipment and recommendations...........................................................................23
Machine specifications................................................................................................24
Description and glossary...............................................................................................................24
Technical specifications................................................................................................................25
Required equipment.......................................................................................................................26
Sound levels ...................................................................................................................................29
Putting into service......................................................................................................30
Coupling and uncoupling..............................................................................................................30
Instructions for transport............................................................................................46
Putting the machine into transport position................................................................................46
Conformity with the road regulations...........................................................................................46

Contents
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Instructions for work................................................................................................... 47
Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................47
Adjustments in working position..................................................................................................47
Machine use....................................................................................................................................48
Optional equipment.....................................................................................................50
Sets of gearwheels.........................................................................................................................50
Standard linkage ............................................................................................................................51
Hydraulic lift linkage......................................................................................................................52
Hydraulic lift linkage stroke limiters.............................................................................................57
High capacity hydraulic lift linkage ..............................................................................................58
Track eradicators............................................................................................................................63
Front or rear levelling bar..............................................................................................................65
Front semi-automatic linkage .......................................................................................................66
Adaptation parts for VENTA LC.....................................................................................................67
Adaptation parts for VENTA AL and VENTA TI............................................................................67
Adaptation parts for INTEGRA......................................................................................................68
Lengthened coupling yokes..........................................................................................................68
Maintenance and storage............................................................................................ 69
Cleaning the machine....................................................................................................................70
Lubrication......................................................................................................................................72
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................75
Storage............................................................................................................................................84
Troubleshooting guide................................................................................................85
Appendix ...................................................................................................................... 87
Calculating the load on an axle.....................................................................................................87
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................... 93

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Identification of the machine
$Identification of the machine
1. Front view
2. Rear view

Identification of the machine
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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.
HR3503D
HR4003D / HR4503D
Type: HR3503D / HR4003D / HR4503D
Serial no.:
TYPE
MASSE kg
KUHN S.A.
67700 SAVERNE - FRANCE
N°
MADE IN FRANCE

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Identification of the machine
4. Optional equipment
Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your
machine:
HR3503D / HR4003D / HR4503D
Kit no. 1238700: Set of gearwheels (27 and 38 teeth matching gears).
Kit no. 1238710: Set of gearwheels (25 and 40 teeth matching gears).
Kit no. 1246020: Standard linkage.
Kit no. 1246030: Hydraulic lift linkage.
Kit no. 1246040: Hydraulic lift linkage stroke limiters.
Kit no. 1239140: High capacity hydraulic lift linkage.
Kit no. 1216610: 2 track eradicators with traction bolt overload mechanism.
Kit no. 1216620: 2 track eradicators with spring overload mechanism.
Kit no. 1237310: Semi-automatic front linkage category 2.
Kit no. 1237320: Semi-automatic front linkage category 3.
Kit no. 1286369: Adaptation parts for VENTA LC.
Kit no. 1286170: Floating adaptation parts for adaptation of VENTA AL and VENTA TI roller.
Kit no. 1286081: Rigid adaptation parts for adaptation of VENTA AL and VENTA TI.
Kit no. 1616350: Floating adaptation parts for INTEGRA roller (Packer PK2 roller and Maxipacker roller).
Kit no. 1616363: Floating adaptation parts for INTEGRA roller (Packliner roller).
Kit no. 1616373: Rigid adaptation parts for INTEGRA.
Kit no. 1238890: Lengthened coupling yokes.

Identification of the machine
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HR3503D
HR4003D
HR4503D
Kit no. 1238840: Track eradicator mounting yokes.
Kit no. 1238670: Front or rear levelling bar.
Kit no. 1238850: Track eradicator mounting yokes.
Kit no. 1238680: Front or rear levelling bar.
Kit no. 1238850: Track eradicator mounting yokes.
Kit no. 1238690: Front or rear levelling bar.

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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.