KUHN PROPUSH 2000 Series User manual

7N018KUS_A
Read carefully before starting the machine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Box Spreader
Trailer Type
2044 ---A1042-00L00001 >
2054 ---A1042-10M00001 >
PROPUSH 2000 SERIES
7N018KUS_A
- English (USA) - 09-2019
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1. - Dear Owner
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1. Dear Owner
Copyright 2019 KUHN
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.
Wearing parts
Wearing parts fitted on our machines have been tested in very different situations to optimize their service
life. Nevertheless, the service life depends highlyon the conditions of use (products to handle, soil, weather
conditions, etc...).
Designated use of the machine
The 2044 and 2054 ProPush Box Spreaders must only be used for the work for which they have been
designed: hauling and spreading solid and semisolid materials.

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2. Contents
1. Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................1
2. Contents..........................................................................................................................2
3. Identification of the machine.........................................................................................4
3.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Identification of the machine............................................................................................................ 5
3.3.1 Location of the plates .........................................................................................................5
3.3.2 Description..........................................................................................................................5
3.4 Optional equipment.......................................................................................................................... 6
4. Safety...............................................................................................................................8
4.1 Description of symbols used in this document.................................................................................8
4.2 Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................9
4.3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............................................................16
4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations .............................................................................22
4.4.1 Lights................................................................................................................................23
4.4.2 Towing ..............................................................................................................................23
4.4.3 Place the machine in parking position..............................................................................23
5. Machine specifications................................................................................................24
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Technical specifications ................................................................................................................. 25
6. Putting into service......................................................................................................27
6.1 Preparing the tractor...................................................................................................................... 27
6.1.1 Drawbar attachment system............................................................................................. 27
6.1.2 Hitch pin............................................................................................................................ 27
6.1.3 Hydraulic requirements.....................................................................................................27
6.1.4 Machine requirements......................................................................................................28
6.1.5 Light setup........................................................................................................................ 28
6.1.6 Safety shields ...................................................................................................................28
6.2 Attaching the safety tow chain....................................................................................................... 29

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6.3 PTO setup...................................................................................................................................... 30
6.3.1 Torque disconnect information ......................................................................................... 30
6.3.2 Shear bolt......................................................................................................................... 31
6.3.3 PTO minimum and maximum operating dimensions........................................................ 31
6.3.4 Driveline attachment......................................................................................................... 32
6.3.5 Driveline maintenance......................................................................................................32
6.4 Spreader setup.............................................................................................................................. 33
6.4.1 Vertical beater teeth ......................................................................................................... 33
6.5 Operation checklist........................................................................................................................ 33
6.6 Test run the spreader..................................................................................................................... 34
7. Instructions for work................................................................................................... 35
7.1 Spreader operation........................................................................................................................ 35
7.1.1 Jack storage..................................................................................................................... 35
7.1.2 Operation.......................................................................................................................... 36
7.2 Cold weather precautions.............................................................................................................. 37
7.3 Horizontal beater removal.............................................................................................................. 38
7.4 Vertical beater removal.................................................................................................................. 39
7.5 Rear slop pan ................................................................................................................................ 40
8. Optional equipment..................................................................................................... 41
8.1 Rear slop pan ................................................................................................................................ 41
8.2 Lower spinner beater..................................................................................................................... 41
8.3 Upper beater - 2044 horizontal only .............................................................................................. 41
8.4 Hardened tips ................................................................................................................................ 42
8.5 Electric flow control........................................................................................................................ 42
8.6 Manual flow control........................................................................................................................ 42
8.7 Sequence valve............................................................................................................................. 42
8.8 Thrown object shield extensions ................................................................................................... 43
8.9 Hitches........................................................................................................................................... 43
8.10 Safety chain................................................................................................................................... 43
9. Inspections and adjustments...................................................................................... 44
9.1 General inspection information...................................................................................................... 44
9.1.1 Wheels and tires............................................................................................................... 46
9.1.2 Beater inspection.............................................................................................................. 47
10. Maintenance and storage............................................................................................ 48
10.1 Lubrication..................................................................................................................................... 48
11. Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................... 51

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43. - Identification of the machine
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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 Identification of the machine
3.3.1 Location of the plates
3.3.2 Description
Do not remove the manufacturer, homologation and marking plates attached to the machine.
Note the serial number of your machine:
• Serial Number:
This information is to be given to the Kuhn
authorized dealer for any spare parts order or
warranty claim.
Model identification plate
1: Manufacturer name and address
3: Brand
4: KUHN logo
5: Description of the machine
7: Model
9a: Machine serial number
9b: Barcode (Machine serial number)
12: Weight empty (Minimum/Maximum)
18: Data matrix
19: Plate reference
27: Place of manufacture
28: Manufactured by... for...
34: Special operation
3: Brand
9: Serial Nr. 34: Ex
5: Machine
7: Model
kg
12: Unladen Mass min/max
kg
1
34
18
19
3
9a
5
7
12 28
27
9b
4

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3.4 Optional equipment
Check the boxes corresponding to the equipment
fitted on your machine. See the Optional Equipment
section for more details.
Kit no. 18964973: 1000 drive kit 1.38-21 torque disconnect - All models except 2044 horizontal
Kit no. 18964974: 1000 drive kit 1.75-20 torque disconnect - All models except 2044 horizontal
Kit no. 18967453: 1000 drive kit 1.38-21 torque disconnect - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18967454: 1000 drive kit 1.75-20 torque disconnect - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964762: 1000 drive kit 1.38-21 - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964814: 1000 drive kit 1.75-20 - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964796: 1000 drive kit 1.38-21 - 2054 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964798: 1000 drive kit 1.75-20 - 2054 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964763: 540 drive kit 1.38-6 - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18967457: Tandem axle, standard - 2044 Only
Kit no. 18967456: Tandem axle, high float - 2044 Only
Kit no. 18967500: Bogie, standard - 2054 Only
Kit no. 18967501: Bogie, high float - 2054 Only
Kit no. 18964760: Lower spinner beater - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964797: Lower spinner beater - 2054 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964761: Upper beater - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18967443: Hardened tips - 2044/2054 vertical only
Kit no. 18964810: Manual flow control - All models
Kit no. 18964811: Electric flow control - All models
Kit no. 18967444: Sequence valve - 2044 Only
Kit no. 18967446: Sequence valve - 2054 Only
Kit no. 18964816: Rear slop pan - 2044 horizontal only
Kit no. 18964812: Rear slop pan - 2054 horizontal only
Kit no. 18967691: Pintle hitch - 2044 Only
Kit no. 18967692: Pintle hitch - 2054 Only
Kit no. 18967455: Stone guard side extension - 2044/2054 vertical only
Kit no. 18964073: Safety chain - 2044 Only

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Kit no. 18964953: Safety chain - 2054 Only
Kit no. 18968413: Transport light kit - All models
Kit no. 18968422: Transport light kit - Export - All models
Kit no. 18968668: Heavy duty vertical beaters - 2044 Only

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4. Safety
4.1 Description of symbols used in
this document
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that if not avoided, could result in serious
bodily injury.
Thissymbol isusedtoidentify 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.