KUHN MAXIMA 2 M User manual

KN174EGB B
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Precision Seed
Drills
MAXIMA 2 M
Single bar frame up to 4.40 m
KN174EGB B
- English - 09-2011
B 2897 > . . . . .

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 M precision seed drill must only be used for work for which it has been designed:
- Precision drilling.
- Mineral fertilizer placement (depending upon specification).
- Application of microgranules in combination with drilling (depending upon specification).
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...............................................................................................................................8
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................8
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................9
Location and description of safety decals on the machine .......................................................22
Road safety equipment and recommendations...........................................................................25
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............................................................................................49
Putting the machine into transport position................................................................................49
Conformity with the road regulations...........................................................................................51

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Instructions for work................................................................................................... 52
Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................52
Adjustments in working position..................................................................................................53
Machine use....................................................................................................................................85
Optional equipment.....................................................................................................95
Clod clearer.....................................................................................................................................99
Spring assisted clod clearer .......................................................................................................100
Star shaped trash remover..........................................................................................................102
Furrow opening disk....................................................................................................................104
Covering scraper..........................................................................................................................106
Composite intermediate axial press wheel................................................................................108
Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel .........................................................................110
Furrow closing disks ...................................................................................................................113
Standard V-shaped roller.............................................................................................................114
HD V roller.....................................................................................................................................118
"OTIFLEX" 370 x 165 roller..........................................................................................................125
"OTIFLEX" 500 x 175 roller..........................................................................................................127
Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15.......................................................................................129
Left and right rear drive wheels 6.5 x 15....................................................................................129
Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 12.....................................................................................129
Microgranulator............................................................................................................................130
Fertilizer unit.................................................................................................................................150
Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit................................................................................................169
Filling auger..................................................................................................................................170
Distribution disks.........................................................................................................................172
Belt and pulley units ....................................................................................................................173
Rear PTO output stub..................................................................................................................173
Vacuometer...................................................................................................................................174
Dust anti-drift kit...........................................................................................................................175

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Hydraulic blower drive.................................................................................................................176
HECTOR 3000 electronic control box.........................................................................................178
Passage control box kit KMS208................................................................................................178
Sowing control box kit KMS412..................................................................................................179
Electronic disengagement kit......................................................................................................179
Tramlining kit................................................................................................................................180
65 x 400 depth control wheels.....................................................................................................180
45 mm (1.8 ’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad..................................................................181
82 mm (3.2’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad...................................................................181
Wheel footbridges........................................................................................................................181
Special hook for adaptation to hydraulic attachment frame ....................................................183
Offset of 160 mm (6’’)...................................................................................................................184
Marker working depth limitors....................................................................................................185
Mechanical hectare counter ........................................................................................................185
Maintenance and storage..........................................................................................187
Frequency chart............................................................................................................................187
Cleaning the machine ..................................................................................................................189
Lubrication....................................................................................................................................190
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................192
Storage..........................................................................................................................................201
Trouble shooting guide..............................................................................................203
Appendix.....................................................................................................................206
Calculating the load on an axle...................................................................................................206
Limited warranty.........................................................................................................212
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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 beindicated to the dealer
for all spare parts orders.
Type: MAXIMA 2 M
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.
Drive.
Microgranulator.
Fertilizer unit.
Distribution disks.
Blower.
Control units.
Other equipments.

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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.