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 RETAIL CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE KMC WARRANTY

The retail customer's responsibilities are:
 
1.   To read the Operator's Manual and operate the KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator
in accordance with the instructions given in this manual.
 
2.   To inspect the KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator daily, lubricate as specified and 
repair or replace parts as needed, especially when continued use would cause damage or 
excessive wear to other parts.
 
3.   To maintain and keep in place all safety shields and devices.
 
4.   When warranty service is necessary, it is the customer's responsibility to deliver the 
machine to the KMC dealer from which it was purchased. Warranty repairs should be submitted
to the dealer within thirty (30) days of failure.
 
5.   Dealer travel to the machine or hauling the machine to his shop for the purpose of 
performing warranty service is not allowed under KMC warranty. It is a cost to be paid for by 
the retail customer. Any arrangement whereby the dealer agrees to absorb all or part of this 
cost is strictly between the dealer and the retail customer.

 SAFETY PROCEDURES

Safety and performance are the primary objective
of the designers of KMC equipment. Safety 
features have been incorporated into this 
machine where possible and warnings given in 
other areas. For your safety, PLEASE read and 
observe the following safety procedures.

1. All persons operating this piece of equipment should READ the Owner's Manual.
 
2. Do not permit anyone to ride on the machine at any time.
 
3. Before starting or operating the machine, make a walk-around inspection and check for 
obvious defects such as loose mounting bolts and damaged components. Correct any 
deficiencies before starting. (The equipment must be properly maintained and guarded and 
must be suitable to performing its task.)
 
4. Keep all persons a safe distance away from the rear and sides of the machines while it is in 
operation.
 
5. Do not allow children to operate the KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator. Only 
experienced tractor operators should operate the tractor when using the KMC 2100 
Double Fold Field Cultivator.

Summary of Contents for 21 Series

Page 1: ...PART NO 21 OM 02 PRINTING DATE MAY 2018 ...

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Page 3: ...ications Options DEALER ASSEMBLY SETUP Unpacking Set Up CUSTOMER OPERATION Tractor Preparation Front End Weights Horsepower Requirements Sway Blocks Wheel Spacing Drawbar Position Hitching to the Implement IN THE FIELD Preparing the Cultivator for the Field Leveling Setting the Working Depth Crumbler Adjustment MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Lubrication Storage SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8...

Page 4: ...s KMC Double Fold Field Cultivator has been carefully designed and manufactured to give years of dependable service In order to operate it efficiently and maintain it properly please read the instructions within this manual thoroughly Some components of this machine are labeled left or right The notations are determined by standing behind the implement and facing the direction of forward travel Af...

Page 5: ...perating procedures reviewed All hardware checked for tightness Field adjustment procedures reviewed Lubrication information reviewed Machine fully lubricated Hitch connection to implement information reviewed Warranty information reviewed NOTES ...

Page 6: ...This symbol indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This symbol indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This symbol indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury This symbol is used for instruction on operating adjusting or servicing a machine BEING ...

Page 7: ...ny arrangement whereby the dealer agrees to absorb all or part of this cost is strictly between the dealer and the retail customer SAFETY PROCEDURES Safety and performance are the primary objective of the designers of KMC equipment Safety features have been incorporated into this machine where possible and warnings given in other areas For your safety PLEASE read and observe the following safety p...

Page 8: ...or is stationary you should make sure it is properly secured and made safe by following the Safe Stop Procedure 1 handbrake Footbrake on 2 Controls in neutral park 3 Engine off 4 Key out 11 Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts 12 Make sure everyone is clear of machine before starting tractor or operating machine 13 Observe all safety decals located on machine Replace them if they be...

Page 9: ...g terrain but also include stop bolts to hold them level Weight 8 600 9 600 lbs Actual weight depends on model options Working depth range is 2 6 Depths greater than 4 require the optional HD 1 3 4 Tine Transport Dimensions Width 17 10 Height 12 6 13 depends on tractor lift height Models 37 for 12R 36 patterns has 99 tines 39 for 12R 38 patterns has 105 tines 41 for 12R 40 16R 30 patterns has 109 ...

Page 10: ...d to be removed The diagram below identifies the location of the four 4 lifting lugs shipping frame and cylinder lockouts SET UP Once the KMC 2100 Double Fold Field Cultivator has been removed from it s shipping frame the front gauge wheels will need to be attached Use the diagram below to assist with installing the front gauge wheels LIFTING LUGS SHIPPING FRAME LIFTING LUGS SHIPPING FRAME C L C L...

Page 11: ...DOUBLE FOLD FIELD CULTIVATOR SETUP continued 9 63 99 153 189 216 C L 109 201 C L 80 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 54 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 54 CRUMBLER 23 32 23 32 23 32 23 32 23 32 27 36 54 36 54 9 92 109 ...

Page 12: ... DOUBLE FOLD FIELD CULTIVATOR SETUP continued 23 32 23 32 23 32 23 32 23 32 62 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 62 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 92 109 C L 109 201 C L 27 36 54 36 54 9 9 63 99 153 189 216 ...

Page 13: ... DOUBLE FOLD FIELD CULTIVATOR SETUP continued 71 CRUMBLER 71 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 80 CRUMBLER 23 32 23 32 23 32 23 32 23 32 9 63 99 153 189 234 45 36 54 36 54 9 C L C L 92 109 109 201 ...

Page 14: ...d ground conditions Select a tractor with sufficient power to operate this machine SWAY BLOCKS Sway blocks should be used and adjusted to limit movement in operating position Your implement should be permitted to sway very little while operating and should be held rigid while transporting See your Tractor Operator s Manual WHEEL SPACING Set tractor wheels so they are equally spaced from center of ...

Page 15: ...ame Sudden turns or steering corrections made by these types of tractors when the implement is in the ground can exert extreme forces through the implement s frame and or S Tine components and cause unwarranted fatigue failure HITCHING TO THE IMPLEMENT DANGER DO NOT STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT DURING HITCHING NOTE ITEM 1 67 081 001 HAS A SLEEVE THAT WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED WHEN USING CAT I...

Page 16: ...N 7 16 X 2 3 4 4 14 NOTE ITEM 1 67 081 001 HAS A SLEEVE THAT WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED WHEN USING CAT III HITCHES CAT III QUICK COUPLER NARROW QUICK COUPLER TOP LINK PIN IN BOTTOM MAST HOLE QUICK COUPLER RESTS AGAINST OUTER HITCH PLATE NARROW QUICK COUPLER RESTS AGAINST INNER HITCH PLATE CAT IV NARROW QUICK COUPLER TOP LINK PIN IN TOP MAST HOLE NARROW QUICK COUPLER RESTS AGAINST OUTER HITCH PLATE DA...

Page 17: ... sweeps attached and that crumbler attachment linkages are secure and will allow crumbler to float properly Do not attempt to set cultivator working depth or pressure on the crumbler units until you reach the field and are ready to begin operation Leveling the cultivator is the most important set up operation of your cultivator especially if you desire to incorporate chemicals while preparing your...

Page 18: ... uses other than incorporation of herbicides the field cultivator frame may be adjusted with the front slightly higher than the rear Running the front row of tines 1 4 to 1 2 shallower than the rear will result in lower draft or horsepower requirements 1 2 REAR TILT ...

Page 19: ... depth D can be estimated at one inch less than the working depth C A B C D C 1 IN THE FIELD continued The S Tine working depth C should be 2 to 6 deep in most normal soil conditions When running deeper than 4 the optional 1 3 4 HD tine is required For drying out wet soils working depth C should be 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 More than one pass may be required in some wetter soils and the second pass may be sl...

Page 20: ...bler attachment and add pressure if necessary Adjustment of the crumbler pressure is made by tightening or loosening the reach arm adjustment nut 1 Loosen jam nut 2 Tighten or loosen reach arm adjustment nut 3 Re tighten jam nut Factory setting for reach arm adjustment nut is 1 8 threads showing above the jamnut REACH ARM CRUMBLER ROLLER REACH ARM ADJUSTMENT NUT JAM NUT 1 8 FACTORY SETTING ABOVE J...

Page 21: ...blems SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS The machine should be lifted when making sharp turns Do not backup with machine in the ground After the first few hours of operation check all bolts to make sure they are still tight The optional 1 3 4 HD tine is required for depths greater than 4 or in severe conditions Bending standard tines by operating them in severe conditions is not covered under warranty 3 Greas...

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Page 23: ... at the beginning of each year To determine when a unit was made find the range within which the particular serial number falls It would have been produced between January 1 to December 31 of that year 2016 2017 2018 YEAR SERIAL NUMBERS 89097 89924 89925 91270 91271 ...

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