KUHN AXIS 20.1, Operator'S Manual

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General maintenance and service (all models)
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AXIS
20.1
AXIS
20.1
AXIS
30.1 (W), AXIS 40.1 (W)
AXIS-MAINTENANCE
9.3 Opening the protective grid in the hopper
The protective grid in the hopper is locked automatically by a protective grid in-
terlock.
Figure 9.1: Protective grid interlock open/closed
To prevent the protective grid from being opened unintentionally, the protective
grid interlock can only be opened with a special tool (adjustment lever - see 6.10).
Before opening the protective grid:

Disengage PTO shaft

Lower the hopper.

Turn tractor motor off.
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WARNING
Danger of injury from moving parts in the hopper
There are moving parts in the hopper.
Injuries to hands and feet can occur during commissioning and
operation of the solid fertiliser broadcaster.
 Always close and lock the hopper protective grid before
commissioning and operation of the solid fertiliser broad-
caster.
 protective grid should be opened only for maintenance or
repair work.