KUHN AXIS 20.1, Operator'S Manual

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Spreading Operation
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B
AXIS
20.1
AXIS
20.1
B.6.2 Running calibration test
Requirements:

The metering slides are closed.

PTO shaft and tractor engine are switched off and locked to prevent acciden-
tal starting.

Have a sufficiently large hopper ready for holding the fertiliser (holding capac-
ity at least
25 kg ). Determine the unladen weight of the bin.

Have the calibration test chute ready. The calibration test chute is in the cen-
tre behind the spreading disc guard.

A sufficient quantity of fertiliser is placed in the hopper.

The preliminary settings for the metering slide stop, the PTO speed and the
calibration test time are specified and known from the calibration charts.
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WARNING
Risk of injury due to chemicals
Discharged fertiliser may cause injuries to eyes and nasal mucous
membrane.
 Wear safety goggles during the calibration test.
 Direct all persons out of the danger zone of the solid ferti-
liser broadcaster
NOTICE
Select the values for the calibration test for the maximum possible spreading
rate. The greater the application rate the greater the precision of the measure-
ment.
[1] Position of calibration test chute
Figure 19: Calibration test chute
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