KUHN MAXIMA 2 Bedienungsanleitung
KN175BGB A
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Precision Seed Drills
MAXIMA 2
Single bar frame exceeding 4.40 m
KN175BGB A
- English - 09-2008
Dear Owner
Precision Seed Drills
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$DEAR OWNER
In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that
engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only
through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before 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 parts. These parts are manufactured and
carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any
necessary replacements.
About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or
changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.
Designated use of the machine
The MAXIMA 2 precision seed drill must only be used for work for which it has been designed:
- Precision drilling.
- Mineral fertilizer placement (depending upon equipment).
- Application of microgranules in combination with drilling (depending upon equipment).
Document illustrations
The illustrations in this manual may be based on one type of machine only. However, all instructions apply to all
machines covered in this manual.
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Contents
$CONTENTS
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents .........................................................................................................................2
Identification of the machine ........................................................................................5
Front view (Basic machine) ............................................................................................................ 5
Rear view (Basic machine).............................................................................................................. 5
Model identification plate................................................................................................................ 6
Optional equipment......................................................................................................................... 7
Safety............................................................................................................................16
Description of symbols used in this document.......................................................................... 16
Safety instructions......................................................................................................................... 17
Location and description of safety decals on the machine....................................................... 27
Machine specifications................................................................................................30
Description and glossary.............................................................................................................. 30
General technical specifications.................................................................................................. 31
Technical specifications per model ............................................................................................. 32
Sound levels................................................................................................................................... 52
Putting into service......................................................................................................53
Description of control elements................................................................................................... 53
Control box description ................................................................................................................ 53
Coupling and uncoupling.............................................................................................................. 57
Instructions for transport............................................................................................71
Putting the machine into transport position............................................................................... 71
Conformity with the road regulations.......................................................................................... 73
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Instructions for work....................................................................................................74
Putting the machine into work position ...................................................................................... 74
Adjustments in working position.................................................................................................75
Machine use................................................................................................................................. 105
Optional equipment....................................................................................................114
Clod clearer...................................................................................................................................118
Spring assisted clod clearer........................................................................................................119
Star shaped trash remover ......................................................................................................... 121
Furrow opening disk ................................................................................................................... 123
Covering scraper......................................................................................................................... 125
Composite intermediate axial press wheel............................................................................... 126
Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel......................................................................... 128
Furrow closing disks................................................................................................................... 131
Standard V-shaped roller ............................................................................................................ 132
HD V roller.................................................................................................................................... 136
"OTIFLEX" 370 x 165 roller......................................................................................................... 141
"OTIFLEX" 500 x 175 roller......................................................................................................... 143
Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15 ...................................................................................... 145
Left and right rear drive wheels 6.5 x 15 ................................................................................... 145
Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 12 .................................................................................... 145
Microgranulator ........................................................................................................................... 146
Fertilizer unit................................................................................................................................ 164
Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit ............................................................................................... 180
Filling auger ................................................................................................................................. 181
Distribution disks ........................................................................................................................ 183
Rear PTO output stub.................................................................................................................. 184
Vacuometer .................................................................................................................................. 185
HECTOR 3000 electronic control box........................................................................................ 185
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Passage control box kit KMS208................................................................................................ 185
Sowing control box kit KMS412 ................................................................................................. 186
Electronic disengagement kit..................................................................................................... 186
65 x 400 depth control wheels.................................................................................................... 187
45 mm (1.8 ’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad................................................................. 187
82 mm (3.2’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad.................................................................. 187
Wheel footbridges........................................................................................................................ 188
Track eradicators......................................................................................................................... 189
Marker working depth limitors.................................................................................................... 190
Mechanical hectare counter........................................................................................................ 191
Maintenance and storage..........................................................................................193
Frequency chart........................................................................................................................... 193
Cleaning the machine.................................................................................................................. 195
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................... 196
Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 198
Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 207
Trouble shooting guide .............................................................................................209
Limited warranty ........................................................................................................212
Identification of the machine
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$IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
1. Front view (Basic machine)
2. Rear view (Basic machine)
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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 orders.
Type: MAXIMA 2
Serial no.:
Identification of the machine
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4. Optional equipment
Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your
machine:
Sowing component
Kit no. 1676801: Clod clearer with disk coulter for * 1 gauge wheels.
Kit no. 1676802: Clod clearer with disk coulter for * 1 gauge wheels.
Kit no. 1676803: Spring assisted clod clearer.
Kit no. 1676783: Star shaped trash remover.
Kit no. 1676775: Opener disc solo.
Kit no. 1676780: Furrow opening disk with star-shaped trash remover.
Kit no. 1676761: Covering scraper.
Kit no. 1676762: Composite intermediate axial press wheel.
Kit no. 1676766: Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel.
Kit no. 1676790: Furrow closing disks.
Kit no. 1677235: Standard Rubber V roller 1’’.
Kit no. 1677234: Standard Rubber V roller 2’’.
Kit no. 1677237: Standard smooth steel V roller.
Kit no. 1677236: Standard notched steel V roller.
Kit no. 1677241: HD Rubber V roller 1’’.
Kit no. 1677240: HD Rubber V roller 2’’.
Kit no. 1677239: HD smooth steel V roller.
Kit no. 1677238: HD notched steel V roller.
Kit no. 1676757: 370 x 165 OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
Kit no. 1676859: 370 x 165 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.
Kit no. 1676758: 500 x 175 OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
Kit no. 1676863: 500 x 175 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.
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Identification of the machine
Drive
Microgranulator
Kit no. 1676503: Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15.
Kit no. 1676502: Left and right rear drive wheels 6.5 x 15.
Kit no. 1676501: Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 12.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600C001
M2B12MB600C002
M2M12MB900C002
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677175: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677176: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677177: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows, 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677178: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677179: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677180: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600CG01
M2B12MB600CG02
M2M12MB900CG02
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677181: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
Kit no. 1677182: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
Kit no. 1677183: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows with 2x150 L (2x40 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
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