Hi we also run a Jd 8270R with the Kuhn spreader 50.2, but through the 4600 arm rest display running the Gen 4 software. I notice that you had your hydraulic pressure hose connected in your left side coupling. We have ours on the right side, after reading the JD owner’s manual. This side is for running hydraulic motors according to the manual. Wondered if this is correct for your tractor? Yes the Greenstar does work well. We had the Agleader system in our Hardi SP Sprayer (Saritor built here in Australia) and found it not really user friendly. Another thing you could try is setting the spreader to Auto speed/Auto rate, then set your spreading rate higher than you need, then reduce your rate using the percentage buttons on the Kuhn screen. We did this initially when we started spreading our snail and slug bait (initially we started at 5kg/ha but have now gone to 10kg/ha where the spreader now works automatically). It was a bit of experimenting but it was a good work around. Good luck👍
After running the machine for awhile longer now there are definitely things I have learned about how it functions and how to make it function correctly. Since the ag leader was not built for the spreader you usually just have to guess how many sections to use when setting it up. Now that I’ve used it enough I’ve found that 16 is where it likes it at although on the green star I believe it used 14 sections for 59ft. Also you are right about the hydraulic hose that should be run from the right side for orbit motors. I think I learned about that soon after I made this video. It makes sense as to why it’s on that side as you can go directly to float without reversing the oil flow in the process. I have found the spreader works almost flawlessly unless there is user error. Also the right swath control motor is working again. I had to recalibrate it several times and it finally worked again but I still won’t take a chance on really fine seeds so I always turn off swath control on the monitor which is kind of annoying but at least it works.
Hi we also run a Jd 8270R with the Kuhn spreader 50.2, but through the 4600 arm rest display running the Gen 4 software. I notice that you had your hydraulic pressure hose connected in your left side coupling. We have ours on the right side, after reading the JD owner’s manual. This side is for running hydraulic motors according to the manual. Wondered if this is correct for your tractor? Yes the Greenstar does work well. We had the Agleader system in our Hardi SP Sprayer (Saritor built here in Australia) and found it not really user friendly. Another thing you could try is setting the spreader to Auto speed/Auto rate, then set your spreading rate higher than you need, then reduce your rate using the percentage buttons on the Kuhn screen. We did this initially when we started spreading our snail and slug bait (initially we started at 5kg/ha but have now gone to 10kg/ha where the spreader now works automatically). It was a bit of experimenting but it was a good work around. Good luck👍
After running the machine for awhile longer now there are definitely things I have learned about how it functions and how to make it function correctly. Since the ag leader was not built for the spreader you usually just have to guess how many sections to use when setting it up. Now that I’ve used it enough I’ve found that 16 is where it likes it at although on the green star I believe it used 14 sections for 59ft. Also you are right about the hydraulic hose that should be run from the right side for orbit motors. I think I learned about that soon after I made this video. It makes sense as to why it’s on that side as you can go directly to float without reversing the oil flow in the process. I have found the spreader works almost flawlessly unless there is user error. Also the right swath control motor is working again. I had to recalibrate it several times and it finally worked again but I still won’t take a chance on really fine seeds so I always turn off swath control on the monitor which is kind of annoying but at least it works.