KUHN EL 131, Assembly & Operators Manual

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EL 131 POWER TILLER
The POWER TILLER with curved blades is world renown for its excellent incorporation of organic matter into the
ground.
The POWER TILLER rotor can be equipped with either 2 or 3 spades, depending on the soil profile required (see
fig. 40, page 34). It can also be equipped with mulch blades. When it comes to turning in stubble and reclaiming
old pastures, the Power Tiller rotor is at it’s best.
The Power Tiller with curved blades is recommended for :
- reclaiming old pastures
- destroying weeds
- orchard maintenance
- turning in stubble.
The Power Tiller with mulch blades is recommended for :
- turning in green manure
- turning in harvest residues
- turning in dung
- work in slightly humid conditions
- market gardening.
Note : Before working in vegetable residue, an independant shredder must be used first to obtain a fine
shred and even distribution of residue so that it can then be easily incorporated into the ground, getting
a good mix. The more residue there is, the more important this is.
Hints on use :
- Allow the rotor to rotate at ist working speed before engaging it into the soil. Gradually lower the machine while
pulling forward with the tractor.
- Always work in a straight line. When turning, lift machine out of work.
- Never work in reverse, otherwise damage could occur to some component parts.
- Do not disengage the PTO drive unless the machine has been lifted out of work.
Important remarks :
Like many farm machines, use of the EL 131 entails limits which must be respected in all situations. These limits
are often tied in with :
- meteorological conditions : avoid working during and immediately after rainfall, wait until ground to be
worked is completely drained,
- soil types : smooth clods indicate too malleable or too humid soil to be worked in. Wait until ground is completely
drained. Soil consistency is ideal when clods crumble without sticking,
- tractor power : adapt working depth, forward speed and rotor speed to power available and type of work to
be done. Never exceed the maximum allowable tractor DIN power : 96 kW (130 hp).
- hood adjustment : The machine should not be operated with the hood (Q) (photo 13, page 19) completely
closed. The hood should always be sufficiently open so that worked ground can flow out freely. If the rotor is
operating deep down in the soil and the hood is closed, the large amount of worked ground could clog the rotor
and deteriorate the hoods.