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KN174EGB B

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Precision Seed

Drills

MAXIMA 2 M

Single bar frame up to 4.40 m

KN174EGB B

- English - 09-2011

B 2897 >

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Summary of Contents for MAXIMA 2 M

Page 1: ...KN174EGB B OPERATOR S MANUAL Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M Single bar frame up to 4 40 m KN174EGB B English 09 2011 B 2897...

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Page 3: ...LE 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 and carefully inspected i...

Page 4: ...ons 9 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 22 Road safety equipment and recommendations 25 Machine specifications 27 Description and glossary 27 General technical specifications 28...

Page 5: ...ss wheel 108 Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel 110 Furrow closing disks 113 Standard V shaped roller 114 HD V roller 118 OTIFLEX 370 x 165 roller 125 OTIFLEX 500 x 175 roller 127 Left and...

Page 6: ...8 spacer and 5 mm 0 2 levelling pad 181 82 mm 3 2 spacer and 5 mm 0 2 levelling pad 181 Wheel footbridges 181 Special hook for adaptation to hydraulic attachment frame 183 Offset of 160 mm 6 184 Marke...

Page 7: ...Identification of the machine Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 5 Identification of the machine 1 Front view Basic machine 2 Rear view Basic machine...

Page 8: ...A 2 M Identification of the machine 3 Model identification plate Please write below the type and serial number of the machine This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orde...

Page 9: ...Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 7 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine Sowing component Drive Microgranulator Fertilizer unit Distribution disks Blower...

Page 10: ...dicates 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 co...

Page 11: ...must 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 mus...

Page 12: ...y in 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 distrib...

Page 13: ...hat all legally required lightings and signallings are in place Ensure that lightings and signallings are clean and in good working order Replace any missing or broken equipment Gross weight and weigh...

Page 14: ...on public roads with empty hoppers and tanks Description Units Description T kg Tractor unladen weight PTAC kg Gross Combined Weight Rating T1 kg Unladen load on tractor front axle T2 kg Empty load o...

Page 15: ...500 kg 3300 lb Add ballast weights until the minimum front axle load is exceeded Repeat checking procedure Stage 3 To measure Total weight t Tractor machine transport position Ballast weights Checking...

Page 16: ...tyre and rim specifiations are in conformity with the requirements of the tractor manufacturer Example Load on rear axle t2 8500 kg 18740 lb Check in the tractor s operator s manual that the value me...

Page 17: ...hydraulic circuit To avoid making incorrect connections mark hydraulic couplers and corresponding hoses with colors WARNING Functions could be reversed for example lift lower and cause accidents Regu...

Page 18: ...rk on the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts have come to a complete stop If the primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch or...

Page 19: ...h standardized tools Before any work is performed on the wheels ensure that the machine rests on the ground and is perfectly stable so that it cannot move accidentally put chocks in place Safety decal...

Page 20: ...Repairs on elements under pressure or tension springs pressure accumulators etc must only be carried out by competent persons with regulation equipment Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the...

Page 21: ...l moving parts to come to a complete standstill Check the entire machine for any damage before resuming work Precautions to take with crop protection products Keep crop protection products away from c...

Page 22: ...re resistant to the various components contained in the products ultranitrile gloves Neoprene gloves are required in the presence of ketone in the formulations Strictly avoid certain materials such as...

Page 23: ...nd cleaning products Most of them contain harmfull substances In case of an incident seek medical advice Follow to the letter all instructions given on the safety decals of toxic substance containers...

Page 24: ...Precision Seed Drills 22 MAXIMA 2 M Safety 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Page 25: ...y It is imperative to read and comply with all instructions Working on the machine 2 Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine disengage the PTO drive turn of...

Page 26: ...Precision Seed Drills 24 MAXIMA 2 M Safety Risk of falling 4 Do not ride on the machine when it is moving There is a risk of falling...

Page 27: ...ne assembly on public roads Whatever the speed we recommend for everyones safety not to exceed a maximum speed of 25 km h 15 5 mph km h The front safety device comprises 2 signalling panels 1 2 white...

Page 28: ...Precision Seed Drills 26 MAXIMA 2 M Safety Instructions specific to Italy The machine must be fitted with specific signalling panels to comply with the road regulations Kit no 1676723...

Page 29: ...nd glossary 0 1 Pull bar 2 Three point hitch coupler 3 Vacuum turbine 4 Drive wheel 5 Sowing component 6 Gearbox 7 Side marker 8 Parking stand 9 Seeding unit hopper 10 Control hatch 11 Distribution di...

Page 30: ...hment category 2 PTO speed 470 min 1 Unit hopper capacity 52 L 14 US gal Minimum PTO power requirement When starting the PTO At work 8 2 kW 11 hp approximately 4 4 kW 6 hp approximately Torque When st...

Page 31: ...8 3 Weight 825 to 1440 kg 1819 3175 lb Distance between sowing components 55 60 65 70 75 80 cm 1 9 2 2 1 2 4 2 6 2 8 Width in transport position 3 45 m 11 04 Maximum Length in transport position 2 37...

Page 32: ...position 2 52 m 8 3 Weight 825 to 1440 kg 1819 3175 lb Distance between sowing components 50 95 cm 1 8 3 1 Width in transport position 4 40 m 14 05 Maximum Length in transport position 2 37 m 7 9 Heig...

Page 33: ...4 dB A Tractor machine 70 1 dB A Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in NF EN ISO 4254 1 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements Weigh...

Page 34: ...service 1 Description of control elements The machine can be fitted with several control boxes to monitor all functions 2 Control box description The KMS412 control box enables monitoring the seed po...

Page 35: ...sengagement control box allows electrical disengagement of one or several rows at any time The HECTOR 3000 electronic control box is used to Count the area sown daily and total counter Indicate forwar...

Page 36: ...he tractor cab Control boxes KMS412 KMS208 and KMD112 Drilling of 2 holes diameter 11 mm 1 100 mm Hole to hole distance 2 Fit holder 3 using screws washers and nuts 4 Position control box 5 using scre...

Page 37: ...g the polarities If the tractor is fitted with a battery isolation switch Connect the wiring harness to the battery isolation switch output The wiring harness is fitted with a 15 Amp ATO type fuse Par...

Page 38: ...es to supply the side marker cylinders Preparing the tractor The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point linkage category 2 The tractor must be fitted with a double acting hydraulic outlet Wh...

Page 39: ...dapt the blower speed to the tractor PTO speed 540 min 1 pulley and belt unit Kit no 1676737 870 min 1 pulley and belt unit Kit no 1676731 1000 min 1 pulley and belt unit Kit no 1676738 Check that the...

Page 40: ...and lock lower link stabilizers Parallelism of lower linkage arms Adjust tractor lift rods so that lower linkage arms are at equal height from ground Placing the tractor lift linkage in floating posit...

Page 41: ...nd that machine gives the desired finish each tyre must be inflated to the correct pressure for the load supported Slightly lift the machine from the ground Measure the load on each wheel or the load...

Page 42: ...c attachment 2 The lock 3 automatically engages Insert and lock lynch pin 4 1 on each machine side Attach top link with hitch pin Use tractor and machine attachment holes to adjust the top link positi...

Page 43: ...Putting into service Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 41 Remove lynch pin 1 and pin 2 Raise parking stand 3 Insert pin 2 and lock using lynch pin 1 Repeat procedure on the other parking stand...

Page 44: ...After making the connections check that there is no risk of the cables being caught during operation Hydraulic connections Connect hydraulic hoses 1 and 2 to a double acting outlet Hoses 1 and 2 supp...

Page 45: ...gauge wheels Loosen bolts 1 Adjusting scrapers 2 Lateral adjustment Adjust scraper to obtain play X of approximately 3 mm 0 12 between scraper 2 and the inside rubber tread of gauge wheel 3 Lengthway...

Page 46: ...machine using tractor lift Stop the opener disks 1 from rotating manually Using nut 2 adjust side gauge wheel 3 position The side gauge wheel 3 must be slightly in contact with opener disk 1 Repeat p...

Page 47: ...Tighten nuts 1 Torque 13 daN m 96 lbf ft Setting sowing components Loosen nuts 1 Adjust position of the seeding units to obtain required spacing E between rows Tighten nuts 1 Torque 13 daN m 96 lbf f...

Page 48: ...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 the case Never op...

Page 49: ...ed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 47 On machine side hook drive guard chain to ring 1 To avoid serious accidents the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided Immediately...

Page 50: ...PTO shaft in support 1 Disconnect and store hydraulic hoses in holder 2 Disconnect and store signalling electric plug on holder 2 Disconnect and store control boxes in a dry and clean place Detach the...

Page 51: ...f the machine is fitted with a fertilizer with a 950 L 251 US gal hopper Activate cylinders to fold side markers Lock side markers using valves 1 1 on each marker Depending on the marker length adjust...

Page 52: ...rs Activate cylinders to fold side markers Lock side markers using valves 1 1 on each marker Remove tube clip 1 Position side marker disk towards the machine inside Insert and lock tube clip 1 Repeat...

Page 53: ...and that the lighting equipment functions before transporting the machine on public roads Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulati...

Page 54: ...r tractor lift linkage to position the machine near to the ground Remove tube clip 1 Position side marker disk on the machine outside Insert and lock tube clip 1 Repeat procedure for the other marker...

Page 55: ...on of springs 1 Coupling device a By moving one spring 1 rearwards the seeding unit ground pressure is increased by 20 kg 44 lb Coupling device b By moving 2 springs 1 rearwards the seeding unit groun...

Page 56: ...ion Seed Drills 54 MAXIMA 2 M Instructions for work Whe the machine is fitted with electronic seeding unit disengagement system 1 never position springs 2 in configuration c There is a risk of interfe...

Page 57: ...tion Example To adjust the sowing depth at 4 5 cm 1 77 place adjustment handle in position D E Repeat procedure on each seeding unit The sowing depth can be adjusted from 0 to 8 5 cm 0 3 34 approximat...

Page 58: ...are designed to provide marking in the tractor centre or wheel track Marking to the tractor wheel Calculating the distance M M distance between the marker disk and the outer seeding unit N Number of...

Page 59: ...cision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 57 Marking in line with the tractor Calculating the distance M M distance between the marker disk and the outer seeding unit N Number of rows E distance between rows Exam...

Page 60: ...1 Repeat procedure for the second side marker Angle adjustment Loosen U bolts 1 Pivot arm 2 to adjust the disc angle with regards to the soil type Tighten U bolts 1 Repeat procedure for the second si...

Page 61: ...0 21 diameter holes For sowing very small sweet corn seeds we recommend using a disk with 3 5 mm 0 14 diameter holes For Sunflower seeds Successful sunflower sowing depends on two factors The adaptat...

Page 62: ...ng large sunflower seeds we recommend using a disk with 3 5 mm 0 14 diameter holes For sowing fine or medium sunflower seeds using a disk with 3 5 mm 0 14 diameter holes does not enable fine tuning of...

Page 63: ...om 8 to 24 1 Maize 27 5 5 from 8 to 24 1 Maize 22 5 0 from 9 8 to 29 5 Maize 22 4 5 from 9 8 to 29 5 Maize 22 5 5 from 9 8 to 29 5 Sunflower 18 2 5 from 12 to 36 1 Sunflower 18 3 5 from 12 to 36 1 Bea...

Page 64: ...Mark disks prior to removing them in order to determine their respective position A disk must always be fitted on the same sowing unit Respect disc direction of mount The disk face with the identific...

Page 65: ...the seed flow reducer When disks are not fitted with agitator blades install spacer BNB0048 1 When the disks are fitted with agitator blades spacer BNB0048 1 must be removed This ejector must always b...

Page 66: ...Precision Seed Drills 64 MAXIMA 2 M Instructions for work Adjusting the number of plants per hectare Number of plants per hectare according to spacing between seeds and between rows...

Page 67: ...eds per hectare Quantities are only indicated for your information They correspond to 64 4 drive wheel rotations for a distance of 100 m 328 1 Calibration chart 18 hole disk Number of holes 18 20 rati...

Page 68: ...e Quantities are only indicated for your information They correspond to 64 4 drive wheel rotations for a distance of 100 m 328 1 Calibration chart 27 hole disk Number of holes 27 20 ratio gearbox Posi...

Page 69: ...e Quantities are only indicated for your information They correspond to 64 4 drive wheel rotations for a distance of 100 m 328 1 Calibration chart 31 hole disk Number of holes 31 20 ratio gearbox Posi...

Page 70: ...e Quantities are only indicated for your information They correspond to 64 4 drive wheel rotations for a distance of 100 m 328 1 Calibration chart 35 hole disk Number of holes 35 20 ratio gearbox Posi...

Page 71: ...e Quantities are only indicated for your information They correspond to 64 4 drive wheel rotations for a distance of 100 m 328 1 Calibration chart 54 hole disk Number of holes 54 20 ratio gearbox Posi...

Page 72: ...e Quantities are only indicated for your information They correspond to 64 4 drive wheel rotations for a distance of 100 m 328 1 Calibration chart 80 hole disk Number of holes 80 20 ratio gearbox Posi...

Page 73: ...d spacing mm Number of seeds per meter Row spacing 40 cm Row spacing 45 cm Row spacing 50 cm Row spacing 55 cm Row spacing 60 cm Row spacing 65 cm Row spacing 70 cm Row spacing 75 cm Row spacing 80 cm...

Page 74: ...tion gearbox gearwheels on ratio D1 3 Calibration chart 27 hole disk Number of holes 27 20 ratio gearbox Position of the gearbox Seed spacing mm Number of seeds per meter Row spacing 40 cm Row spacing...

Page 75: ...of plants per hectare N Number of holes on the disk used N1 Number of seeds with 1 hole disk P N x N1 x1000 Example P 24 x 6 17 x 1000 148080 seeds ha Calibration chart 1 hole disk Number of holes 1 2...

Page 76: ...ds E1 Spacing between seeds with 1 hole disk N Number of holes on the disk used E E1 N Example E 2161 24 90 mm 3 5 Number of seeds per meter N1 Number of seeds per meter N2 Number of seeds per meter w...

Page 77: ...Instructions for work Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 75 Adjustment of the gearbox Combination chart...

Page 78: ...work Adjust gearbox gearwheel and chain position according to the ratio recommended in the calibration chart Example Ratio to adjust D1 Position chain on upper level gearwheel D Position chain on lowe...

Page 79: ...ustment Remove lynch pin 1 Open gearbox 2 Lower lever 1 until chain tension is loosened Push handle 2 to lock lever 1 in low position Position lever 3 in notch 4 to enable moving the upper level gearw...

Page 80: ...work Position lever 3 in notch 4 to lock upper level gearwheels Maintain lever 1 downwards and pull handle 2 to unlock the lever Lift lever 1 to retension the chain Close gearbox 1 Insert and lock lyn...

Page 81: ...ly the number of seeds per 1000 83 x 1000 83000 seeds ha Seed row spacing Counting length 30 cm 1 18 33 33 m 109 4 35 cm 1 38 28 57 m 93 9 40 cm 1 57 25 00 m 82 45 cm 1 77 22 22 m 72 11 50 cm 1 97 20...

Page 82: ...160 mm 6 3 Compare the average distance measured with value 1 indicated in the chart Modify settings if necessary Calibration chart 27 hole disk Number of holes 27 20 ratio gearbox Position of the ge...

Page 83: ...ment must be made after having installed the disks best adapted to the seed variety to sow Plate 2 is graduated from 0 to 30 Recommended adjustment range Position of 1st running test Maize 15 to 25 21...

Page 84: ...al revolutions by hand to monitor seed take up by the disk If doubles or misses are noticed during the seed take up control modify the selector position Repeat procedure until obtaining the right sett...

Page 85: ...fy the selector position Push knob 1 to place selector 2 in the required position Repeat procedure until obtaining the right setting After checking Lower control hatch Carry out same setting for each...

Page 86: ...y grounds there is a risk of overpopulation dues to overflow The reduction spacer may have to be adjusted Loosen the wing nut 1 Lift output reduction spacer lever 1 to reduce the seed supply to the di...

Page 87: ...ments Check the precision over a distance representative for each seeding unit prior to starting sowing on the field The seeding precision depends from several parameters especially The number of seed...

Page 88: ...urn slightly knob 1 to facilitate the unit engagement Seeding unit safety When an incident occurs on one of the sowing units the safety bolt 2 shears causing the metering unit to stop Disengage the un...

Page 89: ...ock 3 comes into contact with stop 4 Never lift a seeding unit using the hopper assembly in order not to damage its link with the distribution For safety reasons forbidding to handle loads exceeding 2...

Page 90: ...sing tractor lift Position a wedge 1 approximately 15 cm 5 90 thick underneath the seeding unit Lower the machine using the tractor lift linkage Lock 1 automatically positions itself underneath stop 2...

Page 91: ...ed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 89 Raise machine using tractor lift Position a wedge 1 approximately 15 cm 5 90 thick underneath the seeding unit Using the tractor lift linkage lower machine to release lock 1 En...

Page 92: ...Position stop 3 according to the required setting Position a Factory setting Position b In this position the seeding unit can travel lower for improved ground contour following Reinstall bolt 1 and n...

Page 93: ...ety is changed or at the end of the season it is important to fully empty the hoppers Position a container close to the emptying hatch Position funnel 2 underneath emptying hatch 1 Pull emptying hatch...

Page 94: ...d so as to obtain the correct sowing depth across the whole area of the field Distribution During filling rotate drive wheel by hand to check the good seed distribution underneath each sowing unit See...

Page 95: ...ction must be comprised between 50 and 65 mbar or cm water column A lower suction value can cause misses on the seeding line A higher suction value can cause doubles on the seeding line and premature...

Page 96: ...o travel at a speed comprised between 6 and 8 km h 3 7 4 9 mph Adapt the forward speed to the working conditions A variation in the ground speed of 2 km h 1 2 mph is equivalent to a loss of accuracy o...

Page 97: ...n Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 95 Optional equipment Assembly combinations possible for front equipments 0 1 Wide gauge wheels 115 x 400 2 Narrow gauge wheels 65 x 400 3 Clod clearer with disk coulter for n...

Page 98: ...nt 4 Clod clearer with disk coulter for wide gauge wheels 115 x 400 5 Spring assisted clod clearer 6 Star shaped trash remover 7 Opener disk solo 8 Star shaped trash remover for furrow opening disk 9...

Page 99: ...s possible for rear equipments 1 Composite intermediate axial press wheel 2 Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel 3 Spacer 5 mm 0 2 4 Spacer 82 mm 3 2 5 Spacer 45 mm 1 8 6 Furrow closing disk...

Page 100: ...equipment 10 HD 2 V rubber rollers 11 HD 1 V rubber rollers 12 Standard smooth steel V roller 13 Standard notched steel V roller 14 Standard Rubber V roller 2 15 Standard Rubber V roller 1 16 370 x 16...

Page 101: ...shed away the dry and clody part Adjustments Height adjustment Loosen screws 1 Set the required height Clod clearer 2 must be set high enough to prevent seeding unit from engaging in the soil The inde...

Page 102: ...stony conditions the clod clearer and coulter can be folded upwards or the equipment can be removed from the seed drill 2 Spring assisted clod clearer Kit no 1676803 The clod clearer is used to clear...

Page 103: ...er and facilitates its engagement in the soil Tighten screws 1 Lateral adjustment Unscrew the 4 bolts 1 Centre clod clearer 2 with regards to the seeding line Tighten the 4 bolts 1 We recommend adjust...

Page 104: ...h remover Kit no 1676783 The star shaped trash remover is used to push aside plant residues in order to prepare for the passage of the seeding unit Adjustments Height adjustment Remove lynch pin 1 Adj...

Page 105: ...organic residues are more easily separated By moving the star shaped disks 2 rearwards the clearing width is increased prior to the passage of the gauge wheels Reinstall nut 1 Repeat procedure on the...

Page 106: ...trash remover is used to push aside plant residues in order to prepare for the passage of the seeding unit Adjustment Furrow opening disk Height adjustment Unscrew the 2 nuts 1 1 on each side Loosen...

Page 107: ...can be adjusted to 3 different positions Remove nut 1 Place star shaped disks 2 in the required position By moving the star shaped disks 2 frontwards organic residues are more easily separated By movi...

Page 108: ...f the parallelogram 5 Covering scraper Kit no 1676761 The covering scrapers transfers soil in the sowing line for easier furrow closing The pointed part 1 of the teeth must always be pointing frontwar...

Page 109: ...e work fulfilled by the covering scrapers can vary according to the sowing conditions and depth Check that the ground pressure applied with the springs does not cause too much soil to be transferred i...

Page 110: ...he seed at the bottom of the furrow in order to encourage germination by optimising its contact with its moist environment Adjustments Lateral adjustment Unscrew the 4 bolts 1 Centre wheel 2 with rega...

Page 111: ...and and check that the wheel is free to rotate at least once Torque bolts to 1 Machine use The wheel must be free to rotate and the return spring must allow a downward vertical effort of 3 5 to 6 daN...

Page 112: ...n the seed at the bottom of the furrow in order to encourage germination by optimising its contact with its moist environment Adjustments Lateral adjustment Unscrew the 4 bolts 1 Centre wheel 2 with r...

Page 113: ...heel scrapers The scraper removes soil build up around the wheel Adjusting the plates Loosen nut 1 Position plate 2 closest to the wheel but without touching it Rotate wheel once to check that it is n...

Page 114: ...screws 2 nuts 4 and washers 3 Remove the 2 handles 5 Remove lynch pin 6 Remove screw 7 and pin 8 Remove wheel 9 Repeat procedure on each seeding unit Maintenance Greasing Every 50 hours The tamping wh...

Page 115: ...of the furrow are hard with little fine tilth Adjustments Lateral adjustment Unscrew the 4 bolts 1 Centre disks 2 in relation to the furrow Tighten the 4 bolts 1 Height adjustment Remove lynch pin 1 R...

Page 116: ...236 Standard notched steel V roller d The V shaped roller enables closing and tamping the seeding line Adjustments Adjusting the tamping pressure Lever 1 enables adjusting the tamping pressure Positio...

Page 117: ...ce one or several spacers 1 on the inside to increase spacing between the press wheels Place one or several spacers 1 on the outside to reduce spacing between the press wheels Reinstall nut 1 Repeat p...

Page 118: ...sowing conditions Position a Slightly wet conditions Loosen nut 1 to reduce distance between scraper 2 and the wheel Position b Dry conditions Tighten nut 1 to increase distance between scraper 2 and...

Page 119: ...M 117 Maintenance Greasing Every 50 hours The tamping wheel pivot pin Replacing the scraper plates Remove nut 1 Remove screw 2 and washer 3 Turn plate over or replace it if necessary Reinstall screw 2...

Page 120: ...Kit no 1677238 HD notched steel V roller d The V shaped roller enables closing and tamping the seeding line Adjustments Adjusting the tamping pressure Lever 1 enables adjusting the tamping pressure Po...

Page 121: ...n as much as possible Remove one of the press wheels 2 Remove bolt 3 and nut 4 Remove spring 1 Raise the roller 2 Remove bolt 3 and nut 4 Position screw 3 in one of the holes 5 to increase or decrease...

Page 122: ...adjustment lever 2 frontwards to increase the roller opening angle Move adjustment lever 2 rearwards to reduce the roller opening angle Lower and retighten the locking handle 1 In current conditions t...

Page 123: ...med between the press wheels the right wheel must be slightly offset towards the front Remove right press wheel 1 Position right press wheel 1 in hole 2 In slightly humid conditions and when the right...

Page 124: ...or several spacers 1 on the inside to increase spacing between the press wheels Place one or several spacers 1 on the outside to reduce spacing between the press wheels Reinstall screw 1 Repeat proced...

Page 125: ...sowing conditions Position a Slightly wet conditions Loosen nut 1 to reduce distance between scraper 2 and the wheel Position b Dry conditions Tighten nut 1 to increase distance between scraper 2 and...

Page 126: ...pment Maintenance Greasing Every 50 hours The tamping wheel pivot pin Replacing the scraper plates Remove nut 1 Remove screw 2 and washer 3 Turn plate over or replace it if necessary Reinstall screw 2...

Page 127: ...ing scrapers Kit no 1676859 370 x 165 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks The OTIFLEX roller enables packing soil mounds formed by the soil centering system Furrow closing disks and or covering pl...

Page 128: ...Lever 1 enables adjusting the tamping pressure Position lever 1 in one of the 5 adjusting catches To reduce the tamping pressure in F move adjustment lever 1 frontwards Mover adjustment lever 1 rearwa...

Page 129: ...ing scrapers Kit no 1676863 500 x 175 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks The OTIFLEX roller enables packing soil mounds formed by the soil centering system Furrow closing disks and or covering pl...

Page 130: ...Lever 1 enables adjusting the tamping pressure Position lever 1 in one of the 5 adjusting catches To reduce the tamping pressure in F move adjustment lever 1 frontwards Mover adjustment lever 1 rearwa...

Page 131: ...nt Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 129 13 Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15 Kit no 1676503 14 Left and right rear drive wheels 6 5 x 15 Kit no 1676502 15 Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 1...

Page 132: ...itting on air duct Kit no 1677079 Insecticide microgranulator 4 rows with 80 L 21 US gal hopper and fitting in high position Kit no 1677080 Anti slug pellet microgranulator 4 rows with 80 L 21 US gal...

Page 133: ...crogranulator 6 rows with 150 L 40 US gal hopper and fitting on air duct Kit no 1677109 Insecticide microgranulator 6 rows with 80 L 21 US gal hopper and fitting in high position Kit no 1677110 Anti s...

Page 134: ...in high position Kit no 1677192 High output microgranulator 7 rows with 190 L 50 US gal hopper and fitting in high position Second equipment microgranulator Kit no 1677070 Insecticide microgranulator...

Page 135: ...fitting in high position Kit no 1677110 Anti slug pellet microgranulator 6 rows with 80 L 21 US gal hopper and fitting in high position Kit no 1677111 High output microgranulator 6 rows with 150 L 40...

Page 136: ...ator 8 rows with 100 L 26 US gal hopper and fitting on air duct Kit no 1677143 Slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L 26 US gal hopper and fitting on air duct Kit no 1677145 Insecticide microgr...

Page 137: ...Distribution 5 Emptying lever 6 Outlet opening lever 7 Driven shaft 8 Drive shaft 9 Gearwheel storage 10 Application of slug pellets behind the roller 11 Application of slug pellets in front of the r...

Page 138: ...a 747 1158 1568 Material Steel Meshes Diameter 2 5 mm Spacing 3 5 Cover Type Pivoting Agitator Type Without Hopper emptying Type Sliding hatch Metering unit Type Gear Drive Type Chain and gearwheels A...

Page 139: ...8 Material Steel Meshes Diameter 2 5 mm Spacing 3 5 mm Cover Type Pivoting Agitator Type Without Hopper emptying Type Sliding hatch Metering unit Type Gear Drive Type Chain and gearwheels Adjustment V...

Page 140: ...5 6 5 6 5 Area 747 1158 1568 Material Steel Meshes Diameter 2 5 mm Spacing 3 5 mm Cover Type Pivoting Agitator Type Without Hopper emptying Type Sliding hatch Metering unit Type Gear Drive Type Chain...

Page 141: ...Optional equipment Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 139 Adjusting the seed rate Adjustment charts for insecticide and slug pellet microgranulator Settings are only indicated for your information...

Page 142: ...Precision Seed Drills 140 MAXIMA 2 M Optional equipment Adjustment charts for high output microgranulator Settings are only indicated for your information...

Page 143: ...ate 10 kg 22 lb ha Density of the non packed product 1 5 Volume ha 10 1 5 6 66 l 1 76 US gal ha For anti slug pellets Divide the product quantity to apply per hectare by the correction factor of the p...

Page 144: ...s and the required volume per hectare Example Seed row spacing 80 cm 2 7 Required volume per hectare 12 5 l 3 30 US gal ha The volume per hectare closest to the required volume per hectare for a spaci...

Page 145: ...ecision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 143 The line where the required volume per hectare is located enables determining the outlet opening adjustment value Example For a volume to apply of 12 5 l 3 30 US gal...

Page 146: ...ive gearwheel a Driven gearwheel b Insert lynch pins 1 Refer to the adjustment chart to determine the outlet opening adjustment index according to the required volume per hectare and the spacing betwe...

Page 147: ...Divert a product transfer tube 1 towards a container Position a container 2 underneath the metering unit Checking flow rate Travel a distance of 100 m 328 1 or rotate the drive shaft 1 through 64 rev...

Page 148: ...ue indicated in the chart column 1 Modify settings if necessary Machine use Filling the hopper Lower the machine on the ground Release hook 1 Open and lock the lid Empty the bag of microgranulates ove...

Page 149: ...f ft Checking During filling rotate drive wheel by hand to check proper functioning of the microgranulator and product flow If no product comes out of the application system this indicates there is a...

Page 150: ...king them Cleaning the machine Metering units Remove plug 1 Clean the venturi using compressed air Reinstall plug 1 Repeat procedure on all other venturis Lubrication Check Each time the machine is us...

Page 151: ...g unit encrusted Clean metering unit Friction point in metering unit Check the condition of the drive condition of gears sprockets chains and tensioners No distribution Pipes blocked Clear or replace...

Page 152: ...ith 2 x 260 L 2 x 67 US gal hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters Kit no 1677008 Fertilizer 4 rows with 2 x 260 L 2 x 67 US gal hopper and applicators with non stop Suffolk coulters Ki...

Page 153: ...th standard Suffolk coulters Kit no 1677023 Fertilizer 6 rows with 2 x 260 L 2 x 67 US gal hopper and applicators with non stop Suffolk coulters Kit no 1677024 Fertilizer 6 rows with 2 x 260 L 2 x 67...

Page 154: ...s with 2 x 260 L 2 x 67 US gal hopper and applicators with non top disk coulters Kit no 1677039 Fertilizer 8 rows with 950 L 251 US gal hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters Kit no 167...

Page 155: ...Optional equipment Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 153 Location of safety decals Description of safety decals Risk of falling 1 Do not ride on the machine when it is moving There is a risk of falling...

Page 156: ...ipment Description and glossary 0 1 Hopper 2 Agitator 3 Metering unit 4 Spline opening lever 5 Upper foil 6 Draining tube 7 Distribution 8 Applicator with non stop disks 9 Applicator with non stop Suf...

Page 157: ...Optional equipment Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 155 Adjusting the seed rate Calibration chart The values indicated in the adjustment chart are only for your information...

Page 158: ...ows Example Seed row spacing 75 cm 2 5 Required application rate 190 kg 419 lb ha The line on which the required application rate is located enables determining the index 1 and the distribution shaft...

Page 159: ...13 revs for a travel of 100 m 328 Position b Dristribution shaft speed of 30 revs for a travel of 100 m 328 Reinstall wedge 2 according to double gearwheel 3 position Pivot tensioner 4 Tighten the win...

Page 160: ...units Position a container 2 underneath the metering unit Open hatch 3 Checking flow rate Travel a distance of 100 m 328 1 or rotate the drive shaft 1 through 64 revolutions to simulate the 100 m 328...

Page 161: ...ed product quantity for one row with the value indicated in the chart column 1 Modify settings if necessary Adjusting the applicators Non stop disk applicators Lateral adjustment The applicator D is f...

Page 162: ...g In difficult working conditions it is possible to lower the applicator to improve the ground penetration Remove nut and pin 1 Remove pin 2 Position the applicator pivot point in line with the lower...

Page 163: ...applicator Applicators with standard coulters Lateral adjustment The applicator D is factory offset with regards to the seeding line by approximately 50 mm 1 97 Adjusting the application depth Raise...

Page 164: ...th Insert and lock lynch pin 1 Adjust all applicators to the same setting In difficult working conditions it is possible to lower the applicator to improve the ground penetration Remove nut and pin 1...

Page 165: ...ncident occurs the safety bolt 3 shears causing the metering unit to stop Use a punch to remove the remaining shear bolt parts Replace the components Hole 4 of larger diameter enables easier removal o...

Page 166: ...en Position b Distribution shut off Agitator adjustment Remove the sieve fitted in the hopper to access agitators When the distribution is not used place agitator 1 in high position a When the distrib...

Page 167: ...to check proper functioning of the fertilizer and product flow If no product comes out of the applicator this indicates there is a problem in the setting or that the applicator is clogged Search sour...

Page 168: ...Open hatch To fully remove fertilizer in the metering units Remove the metering unit assembly to clean the machine completely Disengage the fertilizer Remove lynch pin 1 Slide spacer 2 to free distrib...

Page 169: ...Optional equipment Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 167 Loosen knurled knob 1 on each metering unit Remove the unit Greasing Every 50 hours Eccentrics...

Page 170: ...n the seed delivery pipe Shorten the pipe to eliminate the bend Moisture problems Damp fertilizer will not flow do not use fertilizer unless it is dry No distribution Applicators blocked Clean the app...

Page 171: ...Precision Seed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 169 18 Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit Kit no 1677228 This equipment allows reducing the flow for low application rate fertilisation Install calibration chart dec...

Page 172: ...or 2 x 260 L 2 x 67 US gal hoppers Kit no 1677226 Loading screw for fertilizer unit fitted with a 950 L 251 US gal hopper The machine can be fitted with a loading screw for easier hopper filling Hydra...

Page 173: ...even hopper filling Maintenance Cleaning the machine In case of a long interruption or at the end of the season the container must be fully emptied Release hook 1 Open hatch 2 Empty remaining fertiliz...

Page 174: ...1503620 N04286B0 1 75 N1500701 2 1 N00856B0 N1503810 N00845B0 2 5 N04343B0 N00846B0 N04341B0 N1503140 N02951B0 N02851B0 N1502170 3 N04318B0 N1500670 N1500061 3 5 N1502090 N00847B0 N03840B0 N03828B0 N0...

Page 175: ...assembly for tractors with a pto speed of 540 min 1 Kit no 1676731 Belt and pulley assembly for tractors with a pto speed of 870 min 1 Kit no 1676738 Belt and pulley assembly for tractors with a pto s...

Page 176: ...The vacuometer enables determining precisely the suction value at disk hole level Maintenance Check At the start of each season Remove air intake cap 1 and check that the opening is not clogged Clean...

Page 177: ...st anti drift kit Kit no 1677362 This device allows reducing the potential dust drift originating from seed treatment and to distribute it over the ground The distance A between the tube outlets and t...

Page 178: ...xtension This equipment may be necessary when the machine is combined with a soil preparation tool Preparing the tractor The tractor must be equipped with 1 double acting valve or single acting valve...

Page 179: ...ent procedure Fully turn thumbwheel 1 clockwise Operate hydraulic valve that supplies the blower hydraulic drive motor Turn thumbwheel 1 counterclockwise to increase the suction value Available as spa...

Page 180: ...d total counter Indicate forward speed The tramlining system control Depending on optional equipment 27 Passage control box kit KMS208 For machine with 4 rows Kit no 1676674 For machine with 5 rows Ki...

Page 181: ...1676408B The sowing control box enables controlling the seed population 29 Electronic disengagement kit The KMD112 disengagement control box allows electrical disengagement of one or several rows at...

Page 182: ...08 or KMS412 A control box KMD112 2 disengagement mechanisms An electric wiring harness connected to the control box HECTOR 3000 or T75 31 65 x 400 depth control wheels Kit no 1676520 This equipment m...

Page 183: ...ain optional equipments 33 82 mm 3 2 spacer and 5 mm 0 2 levelling pad Kit no 1676792 This equipment may be necessary to combine certain optional equipments 34 Wheel footbridges Kit no 1626825 This eq...

Page 184: ...Precision Seed Drills 182 MAXIMA 2 M Optional equipment Location of safety decals Description of safety decals Risk of falling 1 Do not ride on the machine when it is moving There is a risk of falling...

Page 185: ...the seed drill to prevent interferences with the soil preparation tool 36 Track eradicators Kit no 1626614 The track eradicators reduce tractor wheel marks in the seedbed Lateral adjustment Loosen U...

Page 186: ...ove bolt 1 and nut 2 Remove and replace the worn coulter Reinstall bolt 1 and nut 2 Torque 8 1 daN m 59 lbf ft 37 Offset of 160 mm 6 Kit no 1677247 Where trash removers are fitted to a circular knife...

Page 187: ...676820 The mechanical hectare counter shows the area sown Machine use The chart indicates the number of rotations made by the hexagonal drive shaft to sow one hectare according to the number of rows u...

Page 188: ...e number of rows used 1 and the spacing between rows 2 is 1193 Divide the value indicated on the counter by the value indicated in the chart Example Value indicated on the hectare counter 45000 Number...

Page 189: ...key wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and apply park brake Maintenance intervals are indicated for normal conditions of use Each time the machine is used After the first 8 hours o...

Page 190: ...XIMA 2 M Maintenance and storage Seeding units Tyre pressure Fixing elements Blower belt tension Drive components Sowing monitoring units Each time the machine is used After the first 8 hours of use E...

Page 191: ...ow to which it was fitted This task enables to better match the wear of the disk to the wear of the friction seal to the benefit of seed drill accuracy in the future Transmission chains Carefully clea...

Page 192: ...e pictorials show the points to be greased Part no 099054002 Clean grease nipples before greasing PTO shaft Primary PTO shaft Every 8 hours U joints 1 transmission tube 2 guide rings 3 Lubricate with...

Page 193: ...M 191 Grease The tamping wheel pivot pin depending upon specification The marker pivot point 1 on each side Oil The moving parts and pivot points Chains It is possible to spray silicone or other base...

Page 194: ...k door seal 1 wear Check wear and flatness of distribution disks 2 Check drive pin play 3 of each disk Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs on the machine switch off the tractor engine remov...

Page 195: ...nables checking the selector wear Position selector 1 on 11 Position gauge 2 on drive shaft 3 Gauge 2 must be in contact with the fourth tooth 4 of the selector Tyres In case of disassembly or replace...

Page 196: ...t The correct positioning of the seed transfer ducts on the welded chassis and the proper condition inside and at the bottom part Tyre pressure Tyres 5 x 15 1 7 bar 24 psi Tyres 6 5 x 15 2 7 bar 39 ps...

Page 197: ...AXIMA 2 M 195 Belt tension Exert a force of 7 daN on the belt The deflection H must not exceed 20 mm 0 78 Procedure to re tension the belt Remove 4 bolts 1 Remove guard 2 Regularly check belt tension...

Page 198: ...MA 2 M Maintenance and storage Loosen nuts 1 Loosen counter nut 2 Rotate nut 3 to tension the belt Tighten counter nut 2 Tighten nuts 1 Fit guard 2 Reinstall the 4 screws 1 The belt tension must be mo...

Page 199: ...anulator a blower is installed on the front of the vacuum turbine To retension the blower belt Remove 6 bolts 1 Remove guard 2 Loosen nuts 1 Loosen counter nut 2 Rotate screw 3 clockwise to tension th...

Page 200: ...Precision Seed Drills 198 MAXIMA 2 M Maintenance and storage Fit guard 2 Reinstall the 6 screws 1 To retension fan blower Remove 6 bolts 1 Remove guard 2...

Page 201: ...ed Drills MAXIMA 2 M 199 Loosen nuts 1 Loosen counternuts 2 Rotate screw 3 clockwise to tension the belt Tighten counternuts 2 Tighten nuts 1 Fit guard 2 Reinstall the 6 screws 1 The belt tension must...

Page 202: ...s and tensioners Check regularly the chain tension Retension them if necessary using the tensioners Sowing monitoring units The sowing control cell 1 must be close to the distribution disk Irregular d...

Page 203: ...ols boxes in a dry place free of dust Empty hoppers Lubricate the whole machine Remove and place transmission chains in an oil bath Check the operation of the doors and metering flaps At the start of...

Page 204: ...and storage Check that all nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened To keep a moving and self aligning assembly nuts 1 present on each seeding unit must not be locked Nuts 1 of door hinges must not...

Page 205: ...holes blocked Replace disc Fit a disk to match seed size Clean the disk and its holes with a dry rag Fan belt improperly tensioned or displaced Tension belt Failure of mechanical drive to disk Check t...

Page 206: ...orrect gearbox setting Use ratio adapted to the required population Excessive ground speed Adapt the forward speed to the working conditions Worn opening disks Replace opening disks Improper pressing...

Page 207: ...sks have difficulty in penetrating the ground Install ground pressure springs or fit a pre cutting disk Side markers Too sharp raising and lowering of the markers Throttle valve not fitted or not adap...

Page 208: ...d by T kg Tractor unladen weight T1 kg Unladen load on tractor front axle T2 kg Empty load on tractor rear axle t kg Axle loads Tractor machine t1 kg Load on front axle Tractor machine t2 kg Load on...

Page 209: ...l the required minimum front load is reached Indicate front axle calculated load value and the one indicated in the tractor operators manual T1 real M1 x a b T1 x b M2 x c d b 4 Calculation of the tot...

Page 210: ...s manual Double value of the authorized capacity per tyre 2 tyres Minimum front rear ballasting kg Total weight kg kg Load on front axle kg kg kg Load on rear axle kg kg kg The minimum ballasting must...

Page 211: ...ine weight M2 and the position of its centre of gravity d Tractor only T1 Load on front axle Tractor only T2 Load on rear axle Tractor only If the data required to calculate the total weight axle load...

Page 212: ...Precision Seed Drills 210 MAXIMA 2 M Appendix T Axle loads Tractor only...

Page 213: ...t Axle loads Tractor machine Hopper empty Calculating the rear tool weight M2 M2 T t Calculating the distance d d b x T1 t1 M2 c If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross Combined Weight Rat...

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