KUHN Venta 3030 User manual

Original instructions
RN034AGB D
Read carefully before starting the machine
Operator's manual
Seed Drill
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Venta 3030-3530-4030
RN034AGB D - English - 09-2019
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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 theconditions of use (products to handle, soil, weather
conditions, etc...)
Copyright 2019 KUHN

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2. Contents
1. Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................1
2. Contents..........................................................................................................................2
3. Identification of the machine.........................................................................................7
3.1 Rear view......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Model identification plate .................................................................................................................8
3.3 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............................................................................ 12
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 ................................................................. 13
4.2.5 Precautions when driving ................................................................................................. 14
4.2.6 Precautions when driving on public roads........................................................................15
4.2.7 Maximum speed...............................................................................................................19
4.2.8 Precautions when coupling...............................................................................................20
4.2.9 Hydraulic circuit................................................................................................................21
4.2.10 Precautions during manoeuvres....................................................................................... 22
4.2.11 Remote controlled components........................................................................................22
4.2.12 Safety decals....................................................................................................................22
4.2.13 Waste disposal .................................................................................................................22
4.2.14 Precautions for maintenance and repair work.................................................................. 23
4.2.15 Projection of stones and foreign objects........................................................................... 23
4.2.16 Precautions for machine use............................................................................................24
4.2.17 Precautions to take before using the parking stands........................................................ 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..............................................................................................27
4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations ............................................................................. 30
4.5 Likely critical failures...................................................................................................................... 32
4.6 Incorrect use of the machine by the user....................................................................................... 32
4.7 Limit state criteria........................................................................................................................... 32

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5. Machine specifications................................................................................................ 33
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 35
5.3 Required equipment...................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.1 Seedflex seeding units.....................................................................................................36
5.3.2 Control terminal................................................................................................................ 36
5.3.3 Top link............................................................................................................................. 37
5.3.4 Hydraulic blower drive...................................................................................................... 38
5.4 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 39
6. Machine delivery.......................................................................................................... 40
6.1 Machine delivery............................................................................................................................ 40
6.2 Machine parking ............................................................................................................................ 40
6.2.1 Unloading with an overhead crane................................................................................... 41
6.2.2 Unloading with a forklift.................................................................................................... 41
7. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 43
7.1 Description of control elements ..................................................................................................... 43
7.2 Control box description.................................................................................................................. 45
7.3 Preparing the tractor...................................................................................................................... 46
7.4 Coupling the machine.................................................................................................................... 48
7.4.1 Lift sensor adjusment....................................................................................................... 52
7.4.2 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 53
7.4.3 Blower unit drive............................................................................................................... 53
7.5 Adjusting the machine ................................................................................................................... 59
7.5.1 Covering harrow adjustment ............................................................................................ 59
7.5.2 Adjusting the tramlining rhythm........................................................................................ 60
7.5.3 Adjustment of the fill level sensor..................................................................................... 61

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8. Instructions for transport ............................................................................................63
8.1 Putting the machine into transport position.................................................................................... 63
8.1.1 Steps................................................................................................................................. 63
8.1.2 Pre-emergence markers (Optional equipment) ................................................................64
8.1.3 Radar arm (Optional equipment)......................................................................................64
8.1.4 Metering unit..................................................................................................................... 64
8.1.5 Parallelogram linkage....................................................................................................... 64
8.1.6 Covering harrow............................................................................................................... 65
8.2 Conformity with the road regulations ............................................................................................. 66
8.3 Machine transport using transport means ..................................................................................... 66
9. Instructions for work....................................................................................................67
9.1 Items to check before starting work............................................................................................... 67
9.1.1 The application rate..........................................................................................................67
9.1.2 The tramlining................................................................................................................... 68
9.2 Putting the machine into work position ..........................................................................................68
9.2.1 Lower the harrow..............................................................................................................69
9.2.2 Lower the radar arm (Optional equipment)....................................................................... 69
9.2.3 Lower the pre-emergence marker (Optional equipment).................................................. 70
9.3 Adjustments in working position.....................................................................................................71
9.3.1 Coulter bar adjustment.....................................................................................................73
9.3.2 Ground pressure adjustment............................................................................................ 74
9.3.3 Covering harrow adjustment............................................................................................. 74
9.3.4 Filling the hopper.............................................................................................................. 76
9.4 Adjusting the metering unit ............................................................................................................78
9.4.1 Blower...............................................................................................................................78
9.4.2 Agitator............................................................................................................................. 80
9.4.3 Adjusting the metering unit opening for large seeds (Large grooves)..............................81
9.4.4 Adjusting the metering unit opening for small seeds (Small grooves)..............................82
9.4.5 Stationary calibration test .................................................................................................84
9.5 Machine use .................................................................................................................................. 87
9.6 Emptying the hopper......................................................................................................................88
9.6.1 Partial emptying (a) .......................................................................................................... 88
9.6.2 Cleaning the metering unit (b)..........................................................................................89
9.7 Uncoupling the machine ................................................................................................................ 90
9.7.1 Parking without soil preparation tool................................................................................. 90
9.7.2 Parking the combination................................................................................................... 93
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10. Optional equipment..................................................................................................... 94
10.1 Tramline shut-off valves................................................................................................................. 94
10.1.1 Removal of the mechanical valve..................................................................................... 94
10.1.2 Fitting of the tramlining valve............................................................................................ 95
10.2 Half-width shut-off.......................................................................................................................... 96
10.3 Lighting.......................................................................................................................................... 97
10.4 Lighting/signalling for seed drill without covering harrow .............................................................. 97
10.5 Side reflective panels..................................................................................................................... 98
10.6 Pre-emergence markers................................................................................................................ 98
10.6.1 Adjusting the position of the disk...................................................................................... 99
10.6.2 Angle adjustment.............................................................................................................. 99
10.6.3 Length adjustment............................................................................................................ 99
10.6.4 Transport position........................................................................................................... 100
10.7 Wheel scraper ............................................................................................................................. 100
10.8 Seeding disk cleaners ................................................................................................................. 101
10.9 Radar........................................................................................................................................... 101
10.10 Working light................................................................................................................................ 102
10.11 Sealing lip for fava beans ............................................................................................................ 102
10.12 Fertilizer dispenser...................................................................................................................... 103
10.13 Volume reducer ........................................................................................................................... 103
10.14 Free return................................................................................................................................... 104
10.15 Balance KERN............................................................................................................................. 104
10.16 Distribution head with VISTAFLOW valves.................................................................................. 105

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11. Maintenance and storage ..........................................................................................106
11.1 Frequency chart...........................................................................................................................106
11.2 Cleaning the machine.................................................................................................................. 107
11.3 Lubrication ................................................................................................................................... 108
11.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................110
11.4.1 Checking that the cover is locked....................................................................................110
11.4.2 Check metering unit seal lips...........................................................................................111
11.4.3 Checking the blower hydraulic drive................................................................................112
11.4.4 Checking the covering harrow tines ................................................................................112
11.4.5 Control of the Seedflex seeding units..............................................................................112
11.4.6 Checking the seed transfer tubes....................................................................................113
11.4.7 Checking the lighting equipment .....................................................................................113
11.5 Oil change.....................................................................................................................................114
11.6 Check the functioning of the tramlining valves .............................................................................117
11.7 Storage and pre/post season checks............................................................................................118
11.7.1 At the end of each season...............................................................................................118
11.7.2 At the start of each season..............................................................................................119
11.7.3 Storage............................................................................................................................119
11.8 Dismantling and scrapping of the machine..................................................................................120
12. Troubleshooting guide...............................................................................................121
13. Calculating the load on an axle.................................................................................123
14. Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................131
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3.2 Model identification plate
Please write below the type and serialnumber of the
machine. This information is to be given to the Kuhn
authorized dealer for any spare parts order or
warranty claim.
• (1) The manufacturer:
• (2) Type :
• (3) Weight:
• (4) Serial number:
KUHN S.A.
67700 SAVERNE - FRANCE
Type:
Masse:
Année de fabrication:
kg
fabriqué pour
fabricato per
manufactured for
par
dalla
by Germany
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