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KUHN MDS 85 User Manual

KUHN MDS 85
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FERTILISER SPREADER
MDS 55 - 65 - 85 - 735 - 935
N° 95743 A.GB - 07.2003

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KUHN MDS 85 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelMDS 85
Hopper MaterialSteel
Number of Discs1
Required Tractor Power30 hp
TypeSpreader
Drive TypePTO

Summary

Explanation of Warning and Safety Decals

Symbol and Hazard Classification

Displays symbols and their hazard classification levels for operator safety.

Correct Use of the Fertiliser Spreader

Operational Safety Procedures

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Details essential safety measures, guards, and maintenance checks before operation.

Road Safety and Lighting Requirements

Public Road Safety Regulations

Covers rules for road travel, including weight limits, lighting, and steering implications.

Accident Prevention and Safety Issues

Crushing Hazard from Power-Driven Parts

Highlights risks associated with rotating elements like discs, agitator, and PTO shaft.

General Safety Rules

General safety rules for operation, maintenance, and transport.

Danger from Fast Moving Spreading Material

Maximum Attachment Height Specifications

Hydraulic System Safety Recommendations

Preparation of the Fertiliser Spreader

Nuts, Bolts, and Disc Hub Checks

Emphasizes checking the tightness of all nuts and bolts, especially on spreading discs and hubs.

Positioning Spreading Discs on Hubs

Correctly placing spreading discs onto their hubs to prevent operational errors.

Assembly of MDS 55-935 Fertiliser Spreader

Assembly of MDS M Series Fertiliser Spreaders

Assembly of MDS K/R/D Series Fertiliser Spreaders

Crushing Hazard from Machine Components

Warning about crushing hazards when handling metering slides and related parts.

Assembling Hopper and Fitting Agitator

Attaching the Fertiliser Spreader to the Tractor

3-Point Linkage Attachment Procedures

Importance of correct attachment procedures and matching 3-point linkage categories.

Fitting the PTO Shaft

PTO Shaft Fitting and Removal Safety

Safety precautions and detailed steps for installing and removing the PTO shaft.

Hydraulic Metering Slide Control Fitting

Crushing Hazard from Remote Control Elements

Warning about crushing and amputation injuries from remote control elements.

Hydraulic Hose Integrity and Safety

Risks associated with high-pressure hydraulic fluid leaks and hose maintenance.

Single-Acting Hydraulic Metering Control (K/K/K/K/K)

Double-Acting Hydraulic Metering Control (D/D/D/D/D)

Single-Acting Control with Double Mechanism (R/R/R/R/R)

Fitting Hydraulic Metering Controls FHK 4 and FHD 4

Fitting Double-Acting FHD 4 Hydraulic Metering Control

Adjusting the Fertiliser Spreader

Attachment Height Adjustment

Fertiliser Spreader Attachment Height Specifications

Defines allowable distances from ground to frame for different spreading modes.

Setting Application Rates for MDS M Series

Setting Application Rates for MDS K/R/D Series

Adjusting Multi-Disc Spreading Discs

Adjusting Disc Vanes

Engaging Disc Vanes and Replacing Adjusting Lever

Adjustment According to Spreading Charts

Three-Pass Method (PtK) Test Procedure

One-Pass Method (PtK) for Spread Pattern Testing

One-Pass Method (PtK) Test Procedure

Correcting Spread Pattern Issues

One-Sided Spreading Procedures

Yield and Environmental Border Spreading

Border Spreading with GSE 7 Limiter

Calibration Check and Purging Unused Fertiliser

Calculating Mean Application Rate

Step-by-step guide to calculate the required mean fertiliser output per minute.

Determining Required Fertiliser Output Per Minute

The Calibration Check Process

Rotating Parts Hazard During Calibration

Warning about rotating hubs causing injuries during the calibration check.

Rotating PTO Shaft Hazard Warning

Purging Unused Fertiliser Procedures

Rotating Parts Hazard During Fertiliser Purging

Warning about rotating hubs when removing unused fertiliser from the hopper.

Service and Maintenance Overview

Jack-Knife Danger Warning

Safety warning regarding the spreader's raised position and stability.

Crushing and Cutting Hazard Warning

Warning about crushing hazards from remote control elements during service.

Wearing Parts Identification and Replacement

Shearing and Crushing Hazard During Adjustments

Warning about hand injuries that can occur during metering slide adjustments.

Rebalancing Metering Slides (MDS M Series)

Rebalancing Metering Slides (MDS K/R/D Series)

Changing the Spreading Discs

Essential Safety Before Disc Changes

General safety precautions required before performing any adjustments or service.

Rotating Machine Elements Hazard During Disc Changes

Warnings about rotating elements causing serious injury or death during disc changes.

Spreading Disc Removal Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the spreading discs.

Replacing Extension Vanes

Rotating Machine Elements Hazard During Vane Assembly

Replacing Main Vane or Complete Vane Assembly

Spring-Loaded Element Hazard Warning

Warning about leaf springs ejecting violently during removal, requiring careful handling.

Spring-Loaded Element Hazard Warning

Replacing MDS Vane with X-Vane

Refitting the Spreading Discs

Valuable Tips for Precision Spreading

Spreading Procedure on Headlands

Fault Diagnosis Guide

Diagnosing Uneven Spread Patterns

Troubleshooting steps for identifying and resolving uneven spread patterns.

Hydraulic Metering Control Fault Diagnosis

Hydraulic Cylinder Not Opening

Steps to diagnose and fix hydraulic cylinders that fail to open correctly.

Slow Hydraulic Cylinder Opening

Steps to diagnose and fix hydraulic cylinders that open too slowly.

Disc Vane Wear Diagnosis

Axle Load Calculation Guide

Overload Danger and Front Axle Load

Warning about exceeding weight limits and ensuring adequate front axle load.

Calculating Minimum Front Ballast

Calculating Minimum Rear Ballast

Calculating Actual Axle Loads and Total Weight

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