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ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL

EL 142

POWER TILLER / CULTITILLER / CULTIPLOW

No. 95461CGB A 08.2003

Summary of Contents for EL 142

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL EL 142 POWER TILLER CULTITILLER CULTIPLOW No 95461CGB A 08 2003...

Page 2: ...instruct you on the general operation of your machine He is interested that you get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise regarding the operati...

Page 3: ...Rear wheel kit 29 6 Trackeradicators 30 7 Rear hydraulic lift linkage 31 8 A frame kit for VENTA AL and Ti integrated seeder attachment 34 9 Semi automatic hitch 34 10 Hard coated packer roller scrap...

Page 4: ...han the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of the operator Designated use of the machine also means following operation maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufact...

Page 5: ...danger zone of the machine risk of projection 7 Carrying people or animals on the machine when working or in transport is strictly forbidden 8 Machine must only be attached to tractor using means prov...

Page 6: ...ACHINE 1 Do not wear loose clothing which could become caught up in moving elements 2 Wear the individual protection equipment corresponding to the work which is planned gloves shoes eye protection he...

Page 7: ...tating elements can continue turning momentarily after PTO is disengaged Keep clear until all rotating elements are at a standstill 13 When removing the machine locate PTO shaft on the supports provid...

Page 8: ...NG Functions could be reversed for example lift lower 5 Check hydraulic hoses regularly Worn or damaged hoses must be replaced immediately Replacement parts must be in accordance with manufacturer s r...

Page 9: ...r filters These must be given to waste disposal organisations to protect the environment 6 Disconnect power source before any work is done on the electric system 7 Check safety guards regularly partic...

Page 10: ...e in the areas indicated They are intented for your personal safety and for the safety of the people working with you The text shown on them gives their precise meaning Keep the pictorials clean Repla...

Page 11: ...9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 12: ...or with 1 bolt per blade 570 1 10 CULTITILLERrotorwithFast Fitblades 570 1 10 Number of blades POWER TILLER with standard diameter C blade rotor 60 72 POWER TILLER with larger diameter L blade rotor 6...

Page 13: ...ER TILLER with larger diameter L blade rotor 1310 2882 1445 3179 CULTIPLOW rotor with 2 bolts per blade 1370 3014 1505 3311 CULTIPLOW rotor with 1 bolt per blade 1355 2981 1495 3289 CULTITILLERrotorwi...

Page 14: ...t remain fixed and cover the whole length of the machine from the outside of the adjustable lower link brackets C photo 1 GUARDS 1 Front safety guards 1 2 Side safety guards To reduce the machine widt...

Page 15: ...the centre of gravity of the machine as close to the tractor as possible in combination with a seed drill for example 2 Towards the front B photo 9 to avoid any clashing with the tractor wheels when f...

Page 16: ...to a position where the tractor PTO stub and the tiller input shaft are parallel In working position The 2 angles K formed by the centre lines of the yoke and the sliding tubes must be equal and not e...

Page 17: ...the ground photo 11 To avoid accidents which could be serious make sure that the guards are always correctly in place and secured with the safety chains On the machine side attach restraining chain H...

Page 18: ...k If the clutch slips excessively too light a spring pressure obstacles etc readjust if necessary and wait until the temperature of the clutch drops to a normal work temperature of approximately40 C 1...

Page 19: ...angle remove bolts U from cover plate V and pull the cover and gearwheel assembly out of the gearbox photo 13 invert the set of matching gears A and B or replace it by the set C and D according to the...

Page 20: ...mplement can be driven by a secondary PTO shaft which should be assembled and used according to the legislation in force at the time Remove the PTO shaft cover O photos 15 and 16 The rear PTO shaft is...

Page 21: ...round see arrow C figure 20 giving a finer tilth raising the hood reduces the working of the ground giving a coarser tilth figure 21 Flap R must always be set to ensure that it levels the ground accor...

Page 22: ...r clods Low rotor speed rotational frequency Hood Q raised figure 21 page 19 Setthepositionofflap R inrelationtotheworkingdepthtoensurethatitperformsitsfunctionoflevelling figure 21 page 19 Higher for...

Page 23: ...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 ou...

Page 24: ...plates B photo 23 Height adjustment The roller height is adjusted at P photo 23 To adjust proceed as follows Lift the machine behind the tractor Place pin T in the hole corresponding to the required h...

Page 25: ...and mount roller arms B and scraper bar arms D on the bearing housings T placing spacer N as shown on drawings 24 and 25 torque 10 daNm 74 ft lbs Then fit the swinging arms A on roller arms B with 6...

Page 26: ...lbs Then fit the swinging arms A on roller arms B with 6 bolts C and M16 nuts using the 3 holes C torque 22 daNm 160 ft lbs fig 26 page 23 Then fit scraper supporting bar H onto the 2 support arms D w...

Page 27: ...se pivoting of the scraper bar towards the rear use a lever in holes L photo 30 placed at each side of the scraper bar H C CRUMBLER ROLLER 2 50 m Kit No 121 6670 3 00 m Kit No 121 6680 The crumbler ro...

Page 28: ...MAXICRUMBLER ROLLER photo 34 2 50 m Kit no 121 6950 3 00 m Kit no 121 6870 The maxicrumbler roller is ideal for dry or slightly humid conditions It is not advisable to use it in conjunction with an i...

Page 29: ...op link must be connected to the oblong hole O on the machine s 3 point frame photo 37 With this method of hitching the machine adapts freely to the ground contours independently of the tractor Coupli...

Page 30: ...ross bar T as shown in photo 38 They are adjustable in height on the inside of their supports C using pins B They are also adjustable laterally Make sure to set both side discs D in the same position...

Page 31: ...n the upper position as shown on photos 39 and 40 or the lower position when working with an integrated seeder or separate seeding system When fitting in the lower position use the 2 longer hexagon bo...

Page 32: ...ck eradicators Depending upon the working conditions and machine widths various types of track eradicators may be ordered Kit no 121 6610 for the traction bolt overload mechanism Kit no 121 6620 for t...

Page 33: ...V necessitate at least one single acting valve on the tractor Attach hydraulic hoses K to cross bar by means of 2 hose clamps N and connect hoses to the cylinders V as shown in photo 43 To allow adapt...

Page 34: ...8 5 photo 43 on page 31 Depending upon application the standard position as set in factory can be changed The alternative positions can be achieved as follows towardstherear bycombiningthetworearposi...

Page 35: ...to 43 preventing accidental over raising and damping vibrations which reduces loading on structural parts c Safety chain A safety chain H prevents the hydraulic lift linkage from lowering accidentally...

Page 36: ...rd lower at tachment brackets Do not forget to install the 2 spacers N 8 ADAPTATION KIT FOR VENTA AL AND TI INTEGRATED SEEDER There are two kits for EL 142 3 00 m Floating adapter Kit no 121 6730 Fixe...

Page 37: ...8 2 Kit no 121 6820 for 3 00 m 9 10 Larger diameter Power Tiller rotor Kit no 121 6970 for 2 50 m 8 2 Kit no 121 6980 for 3 00 m 9 10 CULTITILLER rotor Kit no 120 6830 for 2 50 m 8 2 Kit no 120 6840 f...

Page 38: ...stripes are positioned correctly the top outer corners must be red photos 49 and 50 Fit pilot lights K to the front reflector boards see photo 50 Fit the left tail light I marked L on the connector te...

Page 39: ...fig 51 Grease PTO shaft telescopic tubes A universal jointbearings B andguardtubes C every8hours of use with SHELL Multi Purpose grease NLGI grade 2 Roller Grease the bearing housings at each roller e...

Page 40: ...cing it opposite mark R shown by a chamfer or a hollow see fig 54 all blades should be fitted on the left face of the flanges see photo 55 Fixing bolt heads should face the blades washers and nuts sho...

Page 41: ...ng it opposite mark R shown by a chamfer or a hollow see fig 56 all blades should be fitted on the left face of the flanges see photo 57 Fixing bolt heads should face the blades washers and nuts shoul...

Page 42: ...2 right guard caps The blades must be fitted on the flange inner side and the guard caps on the outer side using2screws M16 torque 30daNm 220ft lbs When replacing blades also change guard caps B locat...

Page 43: ...des slightly unscrew fixing nuts re move blades from holders insert new blades and tighten nuts Bolt torque 30 daNm 220 ft lbs When replacing blades also replace guard caps C located on both rotor end...

Page 44: ...Working depth too deep Make sure it is set no deeper than necessary Blades too worn Change the complete set of blades so that the rotor stays balanced Rotor speed rotational frequency Reduce rotor sp...

Page 45: ...gh pressure on the Lengthen the top link over aerated roller Soil is too fine due to rotor Reduce rotor speed rotational over working the soil frequency see page 17 Choose appropriate rotor See import...

Page 46: ...ting them to the rear pages 24 and 25 Scraper bar incorrectly Make sure that the scraper bar positioned is in its furthest forward position Plates must only be slid forward one at a time pages 24 and...

Page 47: ...n accordance with the measuring methods as defined in EN 1553 Agricultural machinery Agricultural self propelled mounted semi mounted and trailed machines Common safety requirements A weighted emissio...

Page 48: ...it has been misused neglected or damaged by accident or let out on hire Nor can claims be accepted if parts other than those manufactured by us have been incorporated in any of our equipment Furtherm...

Page 49: ...ions on all questions as to defect and to the exchange of any part or parts That all safety instructions in the Operator s Manual shall be followed and all safety guards regularly inspected and replac...

Page 50: ...N O T E S...

Page 51: ...tive The Operator should respect all Health and Safety regulations as well as the Highway Code For your own safety use only genuine KUHN spare parts The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities due...

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