Kverneland Kultistrip User manual

Kultistrip
User manual
Translation of original user manual
Version 04.2016
Date printed 07.2020
Language EN
Serial no. VPUCUEA11LGS06301
VPUCUEH11LGZ06301
Type Rigid & Folding
Document number A135114240

Kultistrip
Machine identification
In order to provide any assistance which you may need, your dealer needs to know certain information about
your machine. Please provide the following information.
Designation
Working
width
Weight
Serial 
number
Accessories
Supplier’s
address
Manufacturer’s
address Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson S.A.S.
9 Rue du Poitou
F-85130 LES LANDES GENUSSON, FRANCE
Tel. [phone]
Copyright is held by Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson, France. Copying, saving to another media, translating or using extracts or parts
of this document is not permitted without the express consent of Kverneland. All rights reserved. The contents of these assembly instructions may
be modified without prior notice. Subject to technical changes without notice.

Table of contents
3
Table of contents
Preliminary information ........................... 4
Onboard documents 4
Other applicable documents 5
Introduction ............................................... 6
Who should read this user manual? 6
Meaning of symbols 6
Security ..................................................... 7
For user safety 7
Safety symbols 7
Safety rules 9
Presentation of the machine ................... 14
Usage clause 14
General Description 15
Technical specifications 19
Tine variants 24
Roller variants 25
Options 26
Security ..................................................... 28
Uncoupling 28
Hydraulic system 28
Other instructions 28
Receipt and assembly .............................. 29
Checks upon receipt 29
Coupling .................................................... 30
Rigid machines 30
Folding machines 30
Transport ................................................... 31
Security 31
Switching on ............................................. 32
Adjustments .............................................. 33
Working depth 33
Adjusting the opener disc 34
Adjusting the waste clearer 34
Adjusting the lateral discs 35
Setting the parallelogram 36
Adjusting the roller 37
Uncoupling ................................................ 38
Uncoupling the machine. 38
Storing your fixed machine 38
Storing your folding machine 38
Maintenance .............................................. 40
Cleaning 40
Maintenance 40
Storage 40
For your safety 41
Maintenance ............................................... 43
General 43
Greasing 44
Wear rings 45
Inspection 47
Tine wear 48
Wear in the fertilisation system 49
Disc wear 50
Hydraulic diagrams ................................... 51
Folding 51
Non-stop release safety system 51
Warranty ..................................................... 52
Scrapping the machine ............................. 53
Metal parts 53
Tyres 53
Hydraulic fluid 53
Declaration of conformity ......................... 54
In accordance with directive 2006/42/EC 54
Index ........................................................... 55

Preliminary information
4
Prelimi nary informat ion
Onboard
documents
The machine user manual is stored in the waterproof tubular
document box fitted on the machine, generally near the coupling point.
After reading the document, put it back in the box.
This user manual is also available via
https://www.kvgportal.com/publicquest/

Preliminary information
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Other applicable
documents
The machine documentation consists of this user manual, together
with other documents:
Name Description
Spare parts catalogue Complete list of all spare parts available in the KVERNELAND GROUP after-sales
service network.
Online catalogue corresponding to the machine, available via
https://www.kvgportal.com/publicquest/

Introduction
6
Introduction
Who should read this
user manual?
This user manual is aimed at farmers and persons trained and
qualified in activities in the field of agriculture and who have received
training in the use of this machine.
Safety note for the user
Familiarise yourself with the content of this user manual before
starting up or climbing aboard the machine. User safety and quality of
work depend on it.
Note for the manager
Personnel should be given regular training in the use of this machine.
No person, who is not trained or authorised, should use this machine.
Instructions
The dealer provides the user with instructions relating to the use and
maintenance of the machine.
Meaning of
symbols
A variety of symbols is used to provide clarity. Their meaning is as
follows:
•A dot is followed by a list
 A triangle precedes operations to be carried out.
An arrow refers back to other passages in the text.
Also, pictograms clearly indicate important instructions:
N OTE The term “Note” indicates advice and comments on use.
A key indicates advice on fitting or adjustment work.
A warning triangle indicates important safety information. Failure to
observe these safety instructions can result in:
•Machine operating faults;
•Damage to the machine;
•Injuries or accidents.
This symbol indicates the presence of a message of an informative
nature.
0A star indicates examples to assist with comprehension.
A plus sign in square brackets indicates optional equipment.
[+]

Security
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Security
For user safety
This section contains general safety information. The various chapters
in this user manual include specific safety instructions, among other
things. Follow the safety instructions, in order to:
•ensure your own safety,
•ensure the safety of others,
•ensure the safety of the machine.
When handling agricultural machines, failure to follow instructions can
result in multiple hazards. Therefore, always take care when working
and never rush.
Note for the manager:
As required by law, you should regularly inform those working on the
machine of the existence of safety instructions.
Safety symbols
To ensure user safety, stickers are applied to the machine. Do not
remove these stickers. If they are illegible or no longer properly stuck,
order new ones and fit them in the corresponding positions.
Meaning of symbols
Read and follow the user manual and the safety instructions before
switching on the machine or doing work on it.
Carrying passengers on the moving machine is prohibited (during
transport and when working).
Danger of crushing by an articulated part of the machine. Install the
safety devices provided and/or check the working order of the
automatic safety devices before entering a hazardous area.
There is a danger of being crushed by an articulating part of the
machine. Install the safety devices provided and/or check the
conditions for using automatic safety devices before entering a
hazardous area.
Risk of the feet being crushed during adjustment of the machine. Keep
a safe distance from this part of the machine.

Security
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Risk of becoming caught in a rotating part of the machine (universal
shaft, for example).
Risk of flying stones or other items. Keep a safe distance from this part
of the machine.
Risk of foot amputation caused by a rotating toothed tool. Keep a safe
distance from this part of the machine.
Risk of falling on tools with rotating rollers. Keep a safe distance from
this part of the machine.
Risk of crushing from the tractor’s lower lift arms during coupling/
uncoupling operations. Keep a safe distance from this part of the
machine.
The sticker opposite is placed near the pressure guage. Refer to this
sticker when adjusting the hydraulic pressure for the Non-Stop safety
system.
EC identification plate certifying that the machine complies with the
“machinery” directive (directive 2006/42/EC) and with the national
legislation transposing it.

Security
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Safety rules
General recommen-
dations
Prior to switching on, check that the machine complies with safety
requirements and particularly that protective and safety devices (for
example moving guards, cover, hazard stickers, etc.) are in place and
functional.
Before you start work, familiarise yourself with all the equipment,
controls and functions on your machine. Once you have started, it is
too late.
If an operating incident occurs:
Shut down the machine immediately.
Identify the cause of the incident.
Make repairs before continuing.
No repair operations should be carried out on the machine unless:
•all measures have been taken to prevent unintentional start-up
(uncouple the power take-off and/or hydraulic hoses, tractor
engine switched off, for example).
•chocks have been placed under the chassis to prevent it falling,
•the vehicle has been immobilised using the appropriate systems.
Before leaving the tractor:
Put the machine on the ground.
Activate the hand brake.
Remove the ignition key.
No one should stand between the tractor and the machine unless the
vehicle is immobilised (hand brake, chocks, etc.), the engine is
switched off and the ignition key removed.

Security
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Coupling
Follow the coupling instructions carefully:
•when manoeuvring, select the tractor’s lowest possible forward
speed,
•no one should stand between the tractor and the machine when
manoeuvring the tractor or during lifting operations,
•the type of tractor hitch should be adapted to suit the machine’s
hitch,
•when coupling, position the tractor’s hydraulic controls such that
the hitch does not move during handling,
•the hitch must be locked and should not come detached by itself in
the lower position.
The weight distribution is altered when the machine is hitched. The
maximum load per vehicle axle (see manufacturer’s information)
should not be exceeded. If there is insufficient loading on the front
axle, extra weights must be installed, so that control over the vehicle’s
steering is retained.
When coupling or uncoupling the tool, put any support equipment
provided in place to prevent the machine from becoming unbalanced.
Transport
Follow the highway code when travelling on public roads.
Pay attention to the machine’s off-centre weight on bends, and to load
transfer. Adjust your forward speed accordingly.
During transport, lock the lower lift arms to prevent any sideways
movement.
No movement should be made outside an agricultural field or close to
people, until folding extensions or folding or tipping accessories
(where they exist) have been locked in the transport position.
In transit, the hydraulic hoses of the folding jacks must be
disconnected to prevent accidental unfolding.
For machines with a transport axle, secure the locking system in place
prior to travelling on the road.
During travel, the lift control must be positioned, so as to prevent the
tool from being accidentally lowered.
Check that your hitch meets local road safety requirements. Where
applicable, it is your responsibility to install and test transport
equipment (for example lighting, signals, guards, etc.) corresponding
to the characteristics of your tractor-machine assembly and the
applicable statutory requirements. Ensure that the machine’s
dimensions are compatible with the highway code.
Carrying persons on the working tool or during transport is prohibited.
For all movements, brakes must be coupled (no single wheel braking).

Security
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Use
No one should enter the folding extensions area or folding or tipping
(where fitted) accessories movement area, until they have been
locked by the system provided for this purpose. The system may be
chain, a pin, a rigid connecting rod or a double control valve.
Before starting up:
Ensure that there is no one in the immediate vicinity (children, etc.).
Ensure that you have sufficient visibility.
Any work on the machine is prohibited while the tractor is in motion.
Keep a safe distance of at least 5 metres from the moving machine
(forward movement, movement of any part of the machine, movement
of the tractor lift).
For equipment with lateral deflectors or any other accessory with
vertical adjustment, it is recommended that you maintain a safe
distance, in case the equipment accidentally falls during adjustment.
Wearing safety shoes is recommended.
Serious injury - even death - can result from contact with power lines.
Take all necessary precautions to avoid any contact, if you are moving
or using the machine close to a power line.
In the event of use on uneven terrain, the tractor can deviate from its
path if it encounters a hole, ditch or other irregularity.
Allow only one person, the operator, on the tractor when it and the tool
are in operation.

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Maintenance
No work should take place within the turning circle of the tractor/tool
assembly, unless the brakes or immobilisation system have been
engaged.
When changing parts on the machine, you should pay attention to all
parts with sharp edges or corners. We recommend that safety
equipment is worn (hard hat, safety shoes, gloves, etc.)
For machines fitted with folding extensions, you must follow the
instructions in this user manual for assembly, disassembly and
adjustment.
It is strictly forbidden to disassemble springs used as safety devices
for working parts: This operation must only be performed by
specialists.
Regularly check that bolts are tight, tyre pressures are correct and the
hydraulic circuit is in good condition.
Before doing any welding, disconnect the electrical boxes (where
present) and disconnect the tractor’s alternator and battery, if the
tractor is hitched.
Never direct a high pressure cleaner jet straight at bearings, the
hydraulics, electrical boxes or other sensitive machine components
(you could damage them). Take care with splashback from the jet on
certain surfaces.

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Uncoupling
There is a serious risk of injury when uncoupling the machine from the
tractor! Therefore :
Immobilise the tractor,
never position yourself between the tractor and the machine during
uncoupling,
operate the tractor’s hydraulic lift slowly and carefully,
ensure that the ground on which the machine is resting is flat and
sufficiently stable,
connect or disconnect the hydraulic connectors to/from the
tractor’s hydraulic system, when the tractor/machine assembly is
no longer pressurised.
Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is pressurised.
When connecting the hydraulic system, ensure that the tractor/
machine assembly are not pressurised.
Connect the hydraulic system, following the instructions in the user
manual. Colour code sockets, so as to prevent incorrect connections
(inverting functions could cause an accident).
Before doing any work on the hydraulic system, lock the hydraulically
controlled folding extensions in the rest position, bleed out the
pressure and switch off the tractor engine.
As required by directive 97/23/EC with regard to pressurised equip-
ment, and the ministerial order dated 15 March 2000, the operator of
pressurised equipment fitted to this machine:
•Must maintain it in good condition,
•have available the necessary personnel to operate, supervise and
maintain it,
•supply personnel with all necessary documents for carrying out the
above-mentioned tasks.
•take all measures to maintain the equipment in good condition
when not in use,
•see to it that personnel responsible for driving pressurised equip-
ment are informed and competent,
•must carry out periodic inspections of pressurised equipment, as
required by regulations in force.

Presentation of the machine
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Present ation of th e machine This chapter contains information on the following points:
•Appropriate use of the machine,
•the machine’s technical characteristics
•description of the sub-assemblies comprising the machine
•technical data on the sub-assemblies comprising the machine
Usage clause
This machine has been designed solely for normal agricultural use,
i.e. for cultivating farmland. Any other use or misuse, for example,
transportation, clearing or transmission of forces to another machine
is considered to be non-compliant with the intended use.
The manufacturer and specialist dealer decline any responsibility for
damage caused by use other than normal use. The user assumes all
risks.
Compliance with the conditions of use includes compliance with the
manufacturer’s user instructions.
The safety instructions (detailed above) and rules regarding general
safety, occupational health and road traffic must also be complied
with.
Modifications to the tool made by the customer or the use of spare
parts or accessories that are not from the manufacturer will cancel the
manufacturer’s liability for all damages resulting from the modification.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from set-
up errors, choice of equipment, seed, fertiliser, treatments or operating
strategy or for any other damage which may have been directly
sustained by the machine.

Presentation of the machine
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General Description
Rigid machines
D
C
B
A
G
FE
Marking Designation
A Chassis
BFront signalling
C Coupling of the upper link bar
DRear signalling
ERow
FStrut
G Coupling of the lower arms

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Folding machines
E
D
B
A
H
G
F
C
Marking Designation
A Chassis
BFolding side
C Front signalling
DCoupling of the upper link bar
E Rear signalling
FRow
GStrut
HCoupling of the lower arms

Presentation of the machine
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Rows
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A
Kultistrip row fitted with a standard tooth and fertilisation kit
Marking Designation
A Parallelogram connecting rod
BFertilisation
C Cyclone
DRoller
E Lateral disc
FTine
G Waste clearer
HDepth control wheel
I Opener disc

Presentation of the machine
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
Kultistrip row fitted with a slurry tooth and slurry kit
Marking Designation
A Parallelogram connecting rod
BSlurry chute
CRoller
DLateral disc
E Slurry depth
FWaste clearer
G Depth control wheel
HOpener disc

Presentation of the machine
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Technical specifica-
tions
Rigid machines
Specifications
Working widths (m/ft) 3.00 (9’10”)
Transport widths 
(m/ft) 3.00 (9’10”)
Distance between
rows (cm/in) 45 (18”) 50 (20”)60(231/2”) 70 (271/2”) 75 (291/2”) 80 (311/2”)
Number of rows 6 4
Tine depth 
Min/max (cm/in) 10 cm (4”)/ 30 cm (12”)
Fertiliser or slurry 
deposit depth
Min/max (cm/in)
0 cm (0”) / 20 cm (8”)
Tine safety Non-stop hydraulic
Depth control Two depth control wheels per row
Available rollers
•Cage roller D350 mm (14”)
•Farmflex roller D350 mm (14”)
•V-press roller D350 mm (14”)
Tine available
•Straight tine
•Semi-curved tine
•Curved tine
Min/max power 120 / 240 hp
(89/179 kW)
80 / 160 hp
(60/119 kW)
Speed range in use 4 to 15 km/h (2.5 to 9.5 mph)
Light signal kit Option
Couple category 
(third point) Cat II / III
Couple category
(on lifting arm) Cat II / III
Approximate weight
of the heaviest ma-
chine (all options).
1 750 kg
(3,858 lbs)
1 250 kg
(2,755lbs)

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Specifications
Working widths 
(m/ft) 4.50 (14’9”)
Transport widths
(m/ft) 4.50 (14’9”)
Distance between ar-
rays (cm/in) 45 (18”) 60 (231/2”) 70 (271/2”) 75 (291/2”) 80 (311/2”)
Number of rows 10 6
Tine depth 
Min/max (cm/in) 10 cm (4”)/ 30 cm (12”)
Fertiliser or 
slurry insertion depth
Min/max (cm/in)
0 cm (0”) / 20 cm (8”)
Tine safety Non-stop hydraulic
Depth control Two depth control wheels per row
Available rollers
•Cage roller D350 mm (14”)
•Farmflex roller D350 mm (14”)
•V-press roller D350 mm (14”)
Tine available
•Straight tine
•Semi-curved tine
•Curved tine
Min/max power 200 / 400 hp
(149/298 kW)
120 / 240 hp
(89/179 kW)
Speed range in use 4 to 15 km/h (2.5 to 9.5 mph)
Light signal kit Option
Couple category 
(third point) Cat II / III
Couple category
(on lifting arm) Cat II / III
Approximate weight
of the heaviest ma-
chine (all options).
2 850 kg
(6,283 lbs)
1 850 kg
(4,079 lbs)