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Rotary cultivators

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EL53

Maintenance and storage

2. Cleaning the machine

Regularly clean the rotor and the machine inner panels.

3. Lubrication

Clean grease nipples before greasing.

PTO shaft

- Every 8 hours:

• universal joints (1).
• transmission tube (2).

- Every 40 hours:

• guide rings (3).
• locking pins (4).

Lubricate with

SHELL

multi-purpose grease

grade

NLGI 2

.

Lubricate with

SHELL

multi-purpose grease

grade

NLGI 2

.

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Summary of Contents for EL53

Page 1: ...KN172AGB C OPERATOR S MANUAL Rotary cultivators EL53 KN172AGB C English 11 2009...

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Page 3: ...EEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE Pass it on to the next owner if you re sell the machine Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts These parts are manufactured an...

Page 4: ...ument 6 Safety instructions 7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 14 Road safety equipment and recommendations 17 Machine specifications 18 Description and glossary 18 Technical s...

Page 5: ...g position 34 Machine use 38 Optional equipment 39 Skids 39 Wheels diameter 190 mm 7 5 39 Wheels diameter 250 mm 10 40 Category 1 ASAE 5279 Quick Hitch Compatible 40 Maintenance and storage 41 Frequen...

Page 6: ...Rotary cultivators 4 EL53 Identification of the machine Identification of the machine 1 Front view 2 Rear view...

Page 7: ...be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type EL53 Serial no 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine Kit no 1206970 Skids Kit no 1206640 Wheel...

Page 8: ...es a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious bodily injury This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which if not followed strictly could r...

Page 9: ...only be operated maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machines specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents The operator must imp...

Page 10: ...place and in good condition Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Precautions when driving Tractor handling stability performance and braking efficiency are all affected by weight distribution...

Page 11: ...circumstances be less than 20 of the tractor s unladen weight If necessary add ballast weights to the front or to the rear to preserve the steering and braking efficiency Transport position Before tr...

Page 12: ...use a serious or even a lethal accident Do not wear loose clothing that could be caught in the rotating PTO shaft Before attaching or removing a PTO shaft or before doing any work on the machine disen...

Page 13: ...s Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls Keep away from these danger zones Safety decals Safety warning decals are placed in pictoria...

Page 14: ...l down Make sure that the parts of the machine that need to be lifted for maintenance or repair work are firmly propped up Before any work is done on the electric circuit or before any electric weldin...

Page 15: ...ng the PTO drive lower the machine on the ground Make sure all the guards are in place Keep all persons and animals away from the danger zone Stay a safe distance from the machine when the cutting too...

Page 16: ...Rotary cultivators 14 EL53 Safety 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Page 17: ...h all instructions Working on the machine 2 Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait...

Page 18: ...the machine 4 Do not step on the machine Risk of falling or damaging the protection device Rotary tools 5 Keep away from rotating elements and from the machine all the time the engine is running the...

Page 19: ...your authorized Kuhn dealer according to current safety regulations Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads The rear safety device comprises 2 red...

Page 20: ...3 Machine specifications Machine specifications 1 Description and glossary 0 1 Three point frame 2 Hitch pin 3 Upper coupling yoke 4 Drive shaft guard 5 Side gearbox 6 Gearbox 7 Rear hood 8 lower link...

Page 21: ...orking depth from 50 to 150 mm 1 96 5 9 Width in working position with adjustable skids With wheels 1 12 m 3 8 1 10 m 3 7 1 42 m 4 8 1 37 m 4 6 1 67 m 5 6 1 62 m 5 4 2 03 m 6 8 1 98 m 6 6 Power requir...

Page 22: ...cifications 3 Required equipment Skids Wheels diameter 190 mm 7 5 The EL42 is supplied as standard with one of the following depth control equipment a pair of skids and a parking stand Wheels diameter...

Page 23: ...asured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in NF EN 1553 Agricultural machinery Self propelled mounted semi mounted and trailed Common safety recommendations Weighted equivalent contin...

Page 24: ...coupling elements A PTO shaft 1 3 8 6 splines A 3 point hitch Preparing the tractor The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point hitch coupler category 1 or 1N The tractor nominal PTO speed m...

Page 25: ...ivators EL53 23 Preparing the machine Axial or offset working position Axial working position Offset working position Offset width depending on model EL 53 100 155 mm 6 1 EL 53 130 300 mm 11 8 EL 53 1...

Page 26: ...tting into service Offset adjustment Unscrew the 4 bolts 1 Unscrew the 2 nuts 2 Slide hitch frame 3 to the desired position Tighten bolts 1 Tighten nuts 2 Torque 8 5 daN m 63 lbf ft Park the machine o...

Page 27: ...be switched over to give the following attachment possibilities Category 1 linkage X 460 mm 1 6 Y 683 mm 2 2 Remove 2 bolts 1 Position coupling yokes 2 on the frame outside of the hitch frame 4 Posit...

Page 28: ...ce Category 1N linkage X 390 mm 1 3 3 Y 400 mm 1 3 7 Remove 2 bolts 1 Position coupling yokes 2 on the inside of hitch frame 4 Position the 3 half triangles on the outside of hitch frame 4 Reinstall b...

Page 29: ...or lower links inside machine attachment yokes Position ball joints of tractor lower links in line with holes of machine lower yokes Secure each lower link with lynch pin Attach the top link to the hi...

Page 30: ...st the yokes As a safety measure a clearance L of at least 25 mm 1 must be maintained When the PTO shaft is in its maximum extended position the tube overlap must be more than 250 mm 10 If this is not...

Page 31: ...ivators EL53 29 On machine side attach guard chain to the hitch frame 1 To avoid serious accidents the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided Immediately r...

Page 32: ...he friction slip clutch Loosen nuts to release friction discs a Let the friction discs slip for a few seconds b Tighten nuts until distance L is 28 mm 1 1 The friction slip clutch is ready to function...

Page 33: ...the machine end Secure primary PTO shaft using chain 1 Release the lower links The machine is uncoupled Handling The location of lifting points is indicated by a pictorial Part no 09905510 Use lifting...

Page 34: ...ree point linkage 2 Conformity with the road regulations Check that reflectors are clean Before placing the machine into transport position Wait until the rotating parts have come to a complete stop N...

Page 35: ...tors EL53 33 Instructions for work 1 Putting the machine into work position From the transport position Lower tractor lift until machine support elements touch the ground Check overlap of PTO shaft af...

Page 36: ...ing stand is in upper position 1 Loosen screw 2 Remove screw 3 Position skid in hole corresponding to the required adjustment Reinstall screw 3 Tighten bolts 2 Torque 21daN m 155 lbf ft The EL42 is su...

Page 37: ...ip and pin 1 Position wheel arm in hole corresponding to the required setting Insert pin 1 Secure using R clip Adjusting the distance between wheels Lift the machine slightly off the ground Unscrew th...

Page 38: ...0 The working depth is set by the wheel height Lift the machine slightly off the ground Remove R clip and pin Position wheel arm in hole corresponding to the required setting Reinstall pin and R clip...

Page 39: ...rs EL53 37 Rear hood adjustment The rear hood adjustment is one of the factors governing the tilth degree Adjust hood height using springs 1 To obtain a coarser tilth the hood can be raised To obtain...

Page 40: ...nditions Before engaging the machine in the ground Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area If there is someone make sure the person moves away Pay particular attention if working on very...

Page 41: ...Optional equipment Rotary cultivators EL53 39 Optional equipment 1 Skids Part no 1206970 2 Wheels diameter 190 mm 7 5 Part no 1206640...

Page 42: ...Rotary cultivators 40 EL53 Optional equipment 3 Wheels diameter 250 mm 10 Kit no 1209280 4 Category 1 ASAE 5279 Quick Hitch Compatible Kit no 1209270...

Page 43: ...ine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop and apply park brake After the first 10 hours of use Every 100 hours or...

Page 44: ...r and the machine inner panels 3 Lubrication Clean grease nipples before greasing PTO shaft Every 8 hours universal joints 1 transmission tube 2 Every 40 hours guide rings 3 locking pins 4 Lubricate w...

Page 45: ...The oil level must reach lower part of level plug hole 2 Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oi...

Page 46: ...el must reach lower part of level plug hole 2 Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up T...

Page 47: ...Maintenance and storage Rotary cultivators EL53 45 4 Maintenance Three point frame Check the tightness of machine headstock bolts Torque to 1 21 daN m 155 lbf ft...

Page 48: ...er flange 2 right blades and 2 left blades b Partial replacement Replace concerned tools Tightening torque 10 daN m 75 lbf ft Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine KUHN parts Right bl...

Page 49: ...vice ensures correct tension throughout the chain s service life EL53 100 130 155 190 Number of rotor flanges 4 5 6 8 Type of fitting Type of blades Number of blades 2 pairs of blades per flange Right...

Page 50: ...paintwork Put the machine under cover in a dry place Remove and service the PTO shaft Follow the instructions in the PTO shaft operating manual Check all tools and their fasteners At the start of each...

Page 51: ...requirement Very wet working conditions Working depth too deep Set and control the working depth Excessively worn tools Replace the whole set of tools to ensure rotor balance Important ground project...

Page 52: ...Rotary cultivators 50 EL53 Limited warranty Limited warranty...

Page 53: ...Limited warranty Rotary cultivators EL53 51...

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