background image

Merger

74

Merge Maxx 900

Instructions for work

All pick-ups:

Putting the machine in headland turn position:

If one of the "putting the machine in headland turn

position" function has been activated previously
(Example: Right pick-up):

- Press concerned pick-up selection key to deactivate

the function.
• Indicator light (1) is OFF.

- Operate tractor hydraulic valve 

II

 in the headland turn

position direction:
• All the pick-ups are raised.

Putting the machine into work position:

- Operate tractor hydraulic valve 

II

 in the working

position direction:
• All the pick-ups are lowered.

The central pick-up stops in the intermediate
position.

Operated hydraulic valve during 5 seconds to
position the central pick-up in transport position.

Содержание Merge Maxx 900

Страница 1: ...KN093CGB C OPERATOR S MANUAL Merger Merge Maxx 900 KN093CGB C English 04 2010...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...fore reading this manual carefully KEEP 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 p...

Страница 4: ...ment 6 Safety instructions 7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 19 Road safety equipment and recommendations 22 Machine specifications 25 Description and glossary 25 Technical sp...

Страница 5: ...he machine into work position 50 Adjustments in working position 53 Machine use 66 Optional equipment 78 Wide wheels 78 Maintenance and storage 79 Frequency chart 79 Lubrication 81 Maintenance 89 Stor...

Страница 6: ...Merger 4 Merge Maxx 900 Identification of the machine Identification of the machine 1 Front view working position 2 Rear view working position...

Страница 7: ...pe and serial number of the machine This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type MERGE MAXX 900 Serial no 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipm...

Страница 8: ...s 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 re...

Страница 9: ...nly 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 impe...

Страница 10: ...lace 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...

Страница 11: ...l 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 weight per...

Страница 12: ...ads 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 on tractor rea...

Страница 13: ...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 To go...

Страница 14: ...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 measured...

Страница 15: ...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 Regularly chec...

Страница 16: ...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 a fre...

Страница 17: ...tent persons who are equipped with 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...

Страница 18: ...keep the safety decals clean and readable and replace them when they are worn damaged missing or illegible Waste disposal Respect the environment Never spill pollutants oil grease filters etc on the...

Страница 19: ...ctrical circuit Also disconnect alternator and battery terminals Repairs on elements under pressure or tension springs pressure accumulators etc must only be carried out by competent persons with regu...

Страница 20: ...parts have come to a complete standstill If the machine hits an obstacle disengage the PTO drive stop the tractor engine remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete st...

Страница 21: ...Safety Merger Merge Maxx 900 19 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Страница 22: ...ine 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 until all moving parts have come to a...

Страница 23: ...om the machine Crushing hazard Coupling device 6 Couple the machine to a tractor that is equipped with a system for locking the lift arms laterally and vertically To drive on roads respect the attachm...

Страница 24: ...imit for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads Whatever the speed we recommend for everyones safety not to exceed a maximum speed of 25 km h 15 mph The rear safety device comprises 2 sign...

Страница 25: ...Merger Merge Maxx 900 23 The side device comprises 3 amber reflectors 1 on each machine side Tyre pressure 1 Standard wheels 2 bar 29 psi Wide wheels 1 6 bar 23 psi Wheel nut torque 27 daN m 199 lbf...

Страница 26: ...ds respect the attachment height specified in the operator s manual and lock the lift linkage Speed 1 Always keep to the legal speed limit of 25 km h 15 mph for driving a tractor machine assembly on p...

Страница 27: ...Description and glossary 0 1 Right pick up 2 Central pick up 3 Left pick up 4 Comb 5 Hydraulic fluid reservoir 6 Step up gearbox 7 Parking stand 8 Coupling device 9 Three point hitch coupler 10 Drawba...

Страница 28: ...9 50 m 31 2 Length in working position 7 13 m 23 5 Height in working position 2 70 m 8 10 Width in transport position with transport wheel 400 55 22 5 14 with transport wheel 500 45 22 5 14 3 00 m 9 1...

Страница 29: ...ing set of tires Standard wheels 400 55 22 5 14 ply or Wide wheels 500 45 22 5 14 ply Braking system This equipment is fitted on the machine transport wheels in conformity with the legislation in forc...

Страница 30: ...sured 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 continu...

Страница 31: ...tting into service 1 Description of control elements The machine is fitted with a control box to monitor all functions Model T15M Description of the box 0 1 Display 2 Indicator light 3 7 pin CAN conne...

Страница 32: ...ing unlocking function 3 Machine unfolding folding function 4 Pick up pivoting function 5 Pick up height adjustment function 6 Function for setting the left pick up in headland turn position 7 Functio...

Страница 33: ...is made up of 2 areas a and b The functions of area a are controlled by tractor valve I The functions of area b are controlled by tractor valve II The functions of area b are available when the Pick u...

Страница 34: ...right 2 navigation keys These keys enable navigating between the various functions controlled by tractor valve I Keys for setting the machine into headland turn position 1 Left pick up 2 Right pick u...

Страница 35: ...nt mode or to delete the error message Emergency stop The control box is fitted with an emergency stop for switching off the module and stopping all electric functions on the machine actuators 2 Assem...

Страница 36: ...rt no 83233014 Fuse 2 Number of contact Colour of cable Function 1 82 Brown 12V 2 15 30 Brown 12V 3 31 Blue Ground Some tractors are factory equipped with a 3 pin socket to prevent any malfunction che...

Страница 37: ...supply 4 hydraulic hoses connected to the hydraulic valve bank that controls the various functions 1 hydraulic hose to supply the braking system circuit depending upon specification 2 pneumatic hoses...

Страница 38: ...for the control box When the machine is fitted with a hydraulic brake actuation system 1 hydraulic connection for the braking system When the machine is fitted with a pneumatic brake actuation system...

Страница 39: ...ach lower links to the hitch pins on the inside of the yokes Category 2 a Category 3 b Secure each hitch pin with lynch pin Raise tractor lift linkage to free parking stand Pull on handle 1 to unlock...

Страница 40: ...rs Pick up height adjustment cylinders Connect hydraulic hoses c and d of diameter 20 mm 0 8 on the same tractor double acting valve Hoses c and d supply the following cylinders Cylinders for setting...

Страница 41: ...ke hoses to the tractor After connecting the lines check that there is no risk of them getting caught in operation Check that the brakes work correctly Press valve 1 to disengage brakes by hand Pull v...

Страница 42: ...rol box Connect 7 pin plug 1 of module 3 to control box 2 Connect the module M400 3 wiring harness 4 to the tractor 3 pin plug 5 Lighting Connect 7 pin plug to the tractor After making the connections...

Страница 43: ...y measure a clearance L of at least 10 mm 0 4 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 Mark length...

Страница 44: ...Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole 1 on machine side Unfold pto shaft support 1 To avoid serious accidents the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided Im...

Страница 45: ...g the machine Lateral adjustment of the lower linkage arms Balance the play on either sides of the lift linkage and lock lower link stabilizers Frame height Lower the tractor lift linkage so that hitc...

Страница 46: ...g the machine Block machine with wheel chocks 1 Release and lower parking stand 2 Secure parking stand using lock 1 Uncouple and place PTO shaft in support 1 Park the machine on an even fairly level g...

Страница 47: ...ses on holder 2 Disconnect and store signalling electric plug on holder 2 Disconnect and store module electric supply plug Disconnect and store control box in a dry and clean place Lower the tractor t...

Страница 48: ...ately 1 second on the navigation key Indicator light 1 comes ON 3 is displayed on the screen Operate tractor hydraulic valve I The side pick ups lift Before placing the machine into transport position...

Страница 49: ...ator light 1 comes ON 2 is displayed on the screen Operate tractor hydraulic valve I The machine folds Press for approximately 1 second on the navigation key Indicator light 1 comes ON 1 is displayed...

Страница 50: ...ximately 1 second on key a Indicator light 1 flashes The hour counter is displayed all machine functions are deactivated Press on the button ON OFF b The machine is in transport position Never engage...

Страница 51: ...lean 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 reg...

Страница 52: ...the screen a hour 0 to 9999 b minute 0 to 59 Press for approximately 1 second on the navigation key Indicator light 1 comes ON 1 is displayed on the screen Operate tractor hydraulic valve I The machi...

Страница 53: ...imately 1 second on the navigation key Indicator light 1 comes ON 3 is displayed on the screen Operate tractor hydraulic valve I The pick ups are lowered The 1 2 and 3 modes are active during 60 secon...

Страница 54: ...work Press for approximately 1 second on the navigation key Indicator light 1 comes ON The hour counter is displayed The work functions are activated Activate tractor hydraulic valve II to lower the p...

Страница 55: ...up height Indicator 1 enables to visualize the pick up working height Before making any adjustment Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area If there is someone make sure the person moves...

Страница 56: ...Remove screw 2 Place comb in the required position Position a More aggressive position Position b Intermediate position Position c Less aggressive position Repeat procedure on each comb Fit screw 2 T...

Страница 57: ...e navigation keys Indicator light 1 comes ON The pressure must be adapted to the nature and moisture degree of the ground Conditions required The pick ups are fully raised Select the Pick up height ad...

Страница 58: ...t valves 1 and 2 are shut off Operate and maintain hydraulic valve I control lever to pressurize the circuit Slowly open hydraulic unit valve 2 Check pressure increase on gauges 3 When the required pr...

Страница 59: ...ve by hand When proceeding to the adjustment the pressure is below the required value refer to Ground pressure decrease section When the pressure in the ground pressure circuit goes below 125 bar 1812...

Страница 60: ...livery Shut off the central pick up cylinder valve Remove roll pin 1 and washer 2 Remove pin 3 Place the springs in the hole corresponding to the required setting The 2 springs must adjusted to the sa...

Страница 61: ...both sides to the same setting Reducing the balancing pressure of the side pick ups Activate tractor hydraulic valve II to lower the pick ups Place hydraulic valve control lever II in floating positi...

Страница 62: ...ck movement synchronisation Repeat procedure if necessary Tighten the counter nut To put the pick up holding frame rotation movement forward Loosen counter nut 2 loosen screw 3 by an eighth of a turn...

Страница 63: ...by an eighth of a turn Check movement synchronisation Repeat procedure if necessary Tighten counter nut 1 To advance the central pick up raising Loosen counter nut 1 loosen screw 2 by an eighth of a t...

Страница 64: ...time delay adjustment Select transport mode Indicator light 1 flashes Simultaneously press keys and for approximately 5 seconds The message SEC ON is displayed Shortly press navigation key The message...

Страница 65: ...the time delay 2 seconds minimum or Press key 2 to increase the time delay 10 seconds max Press on validation key 3 to save the modifications and return to the transport mode Press Esc key 4 to quit w...

Страница 66: ...e distance B on the rear edge of the wheel rims B A 24 mm 1 Remove steering rod 1 Remove nut 2 Remove screw 3 Remove roll pin 4 Remove washer 5 Remove pin 6 Position headstock 1 at 90 in relation to b...

Страница 67: ...pin 6 Adjust yoke 7 Reinstall pin 6 Check wheel parallelism Adjusting the wheel toe in Remove pins 6 Tighten yokes by 3 5 turns Check the wheel toe in 2 4 B A 24 mm 1 Readjust if necessary Reinstall...

Страница 68: ...s device drive onto a field difficult to access Groundspeed The machine can work at a speed of up to 15 km h 9 mph in very good working conditions Groundspeed must be adapted to the encountered workin...

Страница 69: ...s on selection key The indicator light flashes for the whole period during which the conveyor belt direction of rotation is inverted and then stays on The time delay during which the conveyor belt dir...

Страница 70: ...the whole period during which the conveyor belt direction of rotation is inverted and then stays on Operate tractor hydraulic valve II to lift the pick ups Activate tractor hydraulic valve II to lowe...

Страница 71: ...ion of the conveyor direction of rotation The indicator lights flash for the whole period during which the conveyor belt direction of rotation is inverted and then they stay on The time delay during w...

Страница 72: ...ss simultaneously the selection keys for approximately 1 second The indicator lights flash for the whole period during which the conveyor belt direction of rotation is inverted and then they stay on T...

Страница 73: ...whole period during which the conveyor belt direction of rotation is inverted and then they stay on By pressing and holding down key allows leaving the windrow delivery mode The time delay during whi...

Страница 74: ...ition Press selection key Indicator light 1 comes ON Operate tractor hydraulic valve II in the headland turn position direction The right pick up is raised Putting the machine into work position Opera...

Страница 75: ...ey Indicator light 1 comes ON Operate tractor hydraulic valve II in the headland turn position direction The left pick up is raised Putting the machine into work position Operate tractor hydraulic val...

Страница 76: ...ection key to deactivate the function Indicator light 1 is OFF Operate tractor hydraulic valve II in the headland turn position direction All the pick ups are raised Putting the machine into work posi...

Страница 77: ...ion The symbol 3 indicates the pick up is in raised position Press shortly on the navigation key to quit viewing the pick up position and to return to the hour counter When symbol 2 is steady the cent...

Страница 78: ...1 to switch to the deteriorated mode The message SEC OFF is displayed or Press key 2 to switch back to the normal use mode The message SEC ON is displayed Press on validation key 3 to save the modific...

Страница 79: ...rger Merge Maxx 900 77 Error messages If an error code is displayed on the screen contact your Kuhn dealer Note the sofware versions of the T15M and M400 before contacting your Kuhn dealer Press Esc k...

Страница 80: ...70 Technical specifications When fitting this equipment following technical specifications are modified Width in transport position 3 10 m 10 2 Tyres 500 45 22 5 14 PLY Tyre pressure 1 6 bar 23 20 psi...

Страница 81: ...a standstill and remove PTO shaft Maintenance intervals are indicated for normal conditions of use Before using the machine for the first time After the first 10 hours of use After the first 20 hours...

Страница 82: ...gearbox oil level 3 3 Tank oil level 3 Braking system 3 3 Fixing elements 3 3 Check transport wheel bolts for tightness 3 3 3 Replace Hydraulic tank filter cartridge 3 3 3 Before using the machine fo...

Страница 83: ...nts to be greased Part no 09905400 Clean grease nipples before greasing PTO shaft Every 8 hours The U joints 1 constant velocity joint 4 Every 20 hours The transmission tube 2 Every 40 hours Guide rin...

Страница 84: ...bolts 1 Remove cover 2 spring 3 and oil filter 4 Replace the oil filter 4 Part no A4079112 Reassemble all components Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the opening of the filler plug R...

Страница 85: ...plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Part no 82102229 Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the opening of the filler plug Clean and tighten the filler plug extension 2 Before draini...

Страница 86: ...Merger 84 Merge Maxx 900 Maintenance and storage Grease The steering system...

Страница 87: ...Maintenance and storage Merger Merge Maxx 900 85 The left arm pivot points...

Страница 88: ...Merger 86 Merge Maxx 900 Maintenance and storage The right arm pivot points...

Страница 89: ...Maintenance and storage Merger Merge Maxx 900 87 The undercarriage articulations...

Страница 90: ...Merger 88 Merge Maxx 900 Maintenance and storage Oil The coupling yokes The parking stand The transport locks...

Страница 91: ...easure L is below 1204 mm 3 11 40 The conveyor belt is slack Check tension of the side conveyor belts Measure distance L If measure L is comprised between 1505 and 1510 mm 4 11 25 4 11 45 The conveyor...

Страница 92: ...tension Unscrew the 2 nuts 1 Loosen the 2 screws 2 Remove bolt 1 and nut 2 Rotate pin 3 counterclockwise to tension the conveyor Rotate pin 3 clockwise to slacken the conveyor belt Reinstall bolt 1 an...

Страница 93: ...il the gearbox is horizontal Unscrew filler plug extension 2 Through filling hole check that oil height h is comprised between 170 and 180 mm 6 7 7 Top up if necessary Clean and tighten the filler plu...

Страница 94: ...el The oil level must reach the maximum mark on level indicator 1 in particular when working on slopes Fixing elements Check transport wheel nuts 1 for tightness Torque 27 daN m 199 lbf ft Check the m...

Страница 95: ...el of braking cylinders Brake system not active Measure dimension L Activate brake system Measure dimension L1 Length L1 must not exceed measure L by more than 35 mm 1 38 Check when it is cold The mac...

Страница 96: ...6 bar 23 psi Emptying the air reservoir depending upon specification Pull ring 1 to empty water contained in the air reservoir Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs on the pneumatic braking...

Страница 97: ...Loosen the 4 self locking screws 1 Remove upper filter cover plate 2 Grab spring 3 Replace the oil filter 4 Part no A4079112 Reassemble all components The OIL FIL message flashes when the hydraulic ta...

Страница 98: ...aged paintwork Check and replace worn or damaged tools Put the machine under cover in a dry place Store control box in a dry place free of dust At the start of each season Re read the operators manual...

Страница 99: ...power supply when switching on the control box Contact your Kuhn authorized dealer E 0010 Major fault Contact your Kuhn authorized dealer E 0032 A control key is in contact when switching the control...

Страница 100: ...ery If the problem persists call your Kuhn dealer E 1405 Solenoid valve voltage is below 9 V Check connection of the 3 pin plug Check condition of the battery power cable Charge the battery If the pro...

Страница 101: ...A1 Contact your Kuhn authorized dealer C 2412 Short circuit on A2 Contact your Kuhn authorized dealer C 2413 Short circuit on A3 Contact your Kuhn authorized dealer C 2414 Short circuit on A4 Contact...

Страница 102: ...uhn dealer E 2412 Circuit open on A2 Check that the coil is connected If the problem persists call your Kuhn dealer E 2413 Circuit open on A3 Check that the coil is connected If the problem persists c...

Страница 103: ...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 rear...

Страница 104: ...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 total wei...

Страница 105: ...al 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 be ma...

Страница 106: ...ight 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 loads and...

Страница 107: ...Appendix Merger Merge Maxx 900 105 T Axle loads Tractor only...

Страница 108: ...e 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 Rating in...

Страница 109: ...Limited warranty Merger Merge Maxx 900 107 Limited warranty...

Страница 110: ...Merger 108 Merge Maxx 900 Limited warranty...

Страница 111: ......

Страница 112: ......

Страница 113: ......

Страница 114: ......

Отзывы: