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MechFiber270 and

320 Operator’s Manual

Revision E01 25 February 2019

Operator’s Manual
MechFiber270 and 320

KEENAN MechFiber270 and 320
Operator’s Manual

Effective from model MF27K101 and MF32J194

Revision E01 25 February 2019

Summary of Contents for KEENAN MechFiber270

Page 1: ...nd 320 Operator s Manual 1 Revision E01 25 February 2019 Operator s Manual MechFiber270 and 320 KEENAN MechFiber270 and 320 Operator s Manual Effective from model MF27K101 and MF32J194 Revision E01 25...

Page 2: ...MechFiber270 and 320 Operator s Manual 2 Revision E01 25 February 2019...

Page 3: ...8 3 Greasing 26 8 4 Maintenance for blades 29 8 5 Maintenance for BaleBlend models 29 8 6 Shear bolts 30 8 7 Nuts and bolts 31 8 8 Tyres 31 8 9 Wheels 32 8 10 Rear feed out elevator where fitted 32 8...

Page 4: ...chine with high mechanical efficiency Performing simple routine maintenance and correctly operating the machine will help ensure that it stays in service for many years However in the event of unfores...

Page 5: ...433 Japan Pending Canada Pending Australia 691418 New Zealand 305943 South Africa 96 3148 WARNING Texts with this symbol contain safety information They warn you of serious dangers possibly involving...

Page 6: ...p a safe distance from the machine Stay clear of sharp blades Do not open or remove safety guards while the machine is connected to the tractor Shut off the engine and remove the key before performing...

Page 7: ...ced knives to produce a consistent and thorough mix with all types of materials including baled silage hay or straw roots and liquids The angled paddles help optimize mixing by sweeping the material f...

Page 8: ...ed or closed when the PTO is engaged with paddles turning when material is in the machine 4 4 Maintenance Figure 1 KEENAN MechFiber320 mixer wagon BaleBlend option shown A properly operated and mainta...

Page 9: ...any safety features built into its design but ultimately safe operation requires the vigilance of the operator and an understanding of the potential safety hazards The machine is designed to be used a...

Page 10: ...tion is marked on the front cover Always use a well maintained PTO shaft and keep the safety covers in good condition i Ensure all trailing leads hoses etc are well clear of the PTO j Never operate th...

Page 11: ...g the inside of the mixing chamber open the drain bung underneath the body to allow water to escape Always disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor and stand on a suitably safe ladder or platform Do...

Page 12: ...hed treating grain clean out any remaining material in the mixing and or auger chamber by loading in 200 300 kg of silage or 50 kg of straw and allow the machine to mix before unloading in the normal...

Page 13: ...or road work Loads are displayed in kilograms or pounds with scale increments of 5 kg 10 lbs The unit is capable of measuring up to 18 140 kg 39 999 lbs with the appropriate weight bars The system is...

Page 14: ...l valves on the tractor 4 Examine the mixing chamber to ensure that All blade covers have been removed All spare parts and foreign objects have been removed No damage has occurred during transport 5 C...

Page 15: ...not designed to handle the hydraulic pressure normally experienced in the valve chest feed pipe so seals and or the valve chest itself may be damaged if oil flows in the wrong direction through the c...

Page 16: ...e factory However if required the hitch can be adjusted on farm to level the machine Some options are shown below in Figures 6 1 6 2 and 6 3 Notes 1 Care must be taken when adjusting the hitch height...

Page 17: ...re will result Due to the nature of the loading this may occur at load levels below those that would break the shear bolt The overall amount of material that can be chopped mixed in one load depends o...

Page 18: ...his also increases the horsepower requirements and reduces the life of the machine The effectiveness and speed of chop is determined by The number of effective sharp and intact blades The dry matter o...

Page 19: ...front back and center of the unit in alternate grabs during mixing Remove all twine wrap or polythene from bales Round or square bales should be split or broken into a minimum of 4 pieces Use front g...

Page 20: ...o the center of the unit with the flat end toward the top knife Allow a minimum of 2 minutes for the bale to chop down before adding another CAUTION Do not load more than one bale at a time Stop PTO b...

Page 21: ...aleBlend not dropped from a height as doing so can result in damage 6 These times are dependent on the bale being loaded in the correct position and on using the correct loading method as described ab...

Page 22: ...y running the machine at 8 revs 7 9 Feeding out 1 Ensure that the VFC door is still closed 2 Re engage the tractor PTO at idle increasing engine revs to between 1 400 and 1 600 rpm to achieve a paddle...

Page 23: ...te Replacement hoses should comply with DIN EN 853 When replacing hydraulic hoses always wear suitable protective equipment 8 1 Chains 1 Each week check the condition of the chain tension arms and adj...

Page 24: ...oiner links see Figure 9 4 Wash off all dirt using paraffin Dry the chains before soaking overnight in oil and then refit Figure 10 Front panel of KEENAN MechFiber mixer wagon CAUTION Failure to maint...

Page 25: ...ided with the product upon purchase from your local retailer 4 A suitable oil can preferably with a nozzle attachment should be used as it will prevent unnecessary spill and will allow for consistent...

Page 26: ...pins and 2 bushes on the VFC door lifting rams I J K and L Figure 14 b 18 grease fittings on the tandem axle assembly where fitted 2 on each brake rod 1 on each pivot 8 in total 1 on each brake arm 4...

Page 27: ...tor s Manual 27 Revision E01 25 February 2019 Figure 12 Front grease points Figure 13 Rear grease points Grease point A Grease point D Grease point C Grease point B Grease point G Grease point H Gearb...

Page 28: ...9 Figure 14 VFC door grease points Figure 15 Tension arm grease points Grease point I Grease point K Grease point L Grease point J Variable feed control VFC door Ram for VFC door Secondary drive chain...

Page 29: ...ugh to prevent the tine from having any side movement but still allow it to fall under its own weight when let drop 3 The rubber buffer should also be checked for wear or signs of damage which may aff...

Page 30: ...grade of shear bolt to use with the KEENAN MechFiber270 and 320 Table 5 Shear bolt Machine type Shaft Shear bolt MechFiber270 T50 M8 x 55 x 8 8 MechFiber320 T60 M10 x 60 x 6 8 CAUTION Failure to use t...

Page 31: ...fitted 8 8 Tyres 1 Each week check the tyres for wear and damage 2 Each week check the tyre pressure Optimum tyre pressures are shown in Table 7 This information is given as guidance If in doubt pleas...

Page 32: ...t the center of the wheel is properly located on the hub and hand tighten wheel nuts Lower the machine and tighten the nuts to the recommended torque using suitable equipment Check the wheel nuts for...

Page 33: ...o be kept clean at all times in order to avoid feed building up and falling into the rollers during operation Do not allow old feed to build up on the sides of the belt Each week ensure that the beari...

Page 34: ...se all 6 pivot points listed below 2 on each brake rod 4 in total 1 on each brake arm 2 in total Tandem axle Tandem suspension assembly is fitted with 18 grease fittings 2 on each brake rod 1 on each...

Page 35: ...rts redress and re fit Blades Blades need to be kept sharp This will have to be done without taking the temper over heating from the blades Operating the machine with blunt blades will put major stres...

Page 36: ...MechFiber270 and 320 Operator s Manual 36 Revision E01 25 February 2019 PART II Spare Parts...

Page 37: ...t guard 5 FP200 037 0095 1 Camlock outer plate 6 702256 2 M8 x 25 mm cuphead bolt 7 FP200 037 0093 1 Camlock mounting bracket 8 FP200 037 0094 1 Secondary fail safe latch 9 706015 1 Fiberglass door ca...

Page 38: ...6 FP380 037 0081 1 Weighbox arm mounting bracket base plate 7 700251 12 M10 x 40 cuphead bolt 8 FP200 037 0115 1 Weighing cable gland seal outer retainer 9 FP200 037 0114 1 Weighing cable gland seal 7...

Page 39: ...TO guard 11 702111 4 M10 x 30 bolt 12 FP200 002 0148 1 Gearbox PTO guard assembly 13 701129 8 Straight grease fitting 1 8 BSP 14 704947 8 Grease fitting adaptor 1 8 BSP external and M6 internal to 1 8...

Page 40: ...ear block 701970 15 701832 1 54 tooth ASA 100 sprocket 16 EF109 35 containing 1 70 mm pillow bearing assembly SNE 516 701251 1 70 mm pillow bearing housing SNX 516 700847 1 Bearing insert 80 mm ID 140...

Page 41: ...SH 2 EF1014 1 Secondary drive chain tensioner assembly 3 702421 1 Primary drive chain Sapphire ASA 100 4 EF1015 1 Primary drive chain tensioner assembly 5 701275 1 Primary drive chain tension spring 6...

Page 42: ...FP200 007 0010 4 End paddle mounting flange 6 RDTP107 3 RDTP147 3 6 End paddle blocks 7 FP100 008 0002 CPFP148 32 3 Front paddle assembly 8 FP100 007 0007 FP140 007 0003 1 Rotor assembly 9 FP100 007...

Page 43: ...orged 3 701832 same as 270 1 Sprocket 20 mm ASA100 54 tooth 4 FP280 009 0070 same as 270 2 Auger front seal rubber 5 FP280 002 055 same as 270 2 Auger rubber seal retainer 6 700305 same as 270 8 M20 l...

Page 44: ...as 270 1 VFC door lower ram bracket front 2 RD1010 45 same as 270 1 VFC door lower ram bracket rear 3 701591 same as 270 2 VFC door bottom hydraulic cylinder pin 4 701973 same as 270 1 Front VFC door...

Page 45: ...indicator 2 703629 1 Wire rope for door indicator 2470 mm 3 FP140 002 0106 1 MF270 320 wire rope cover 4 FP170 010 0012 1 VFC door indicator upper cover 5 FP170 010 0013 1 VFC door indicator lower cov...

Page 46: ...MechFiber270 and 320 Operator s Manual 46 Revision E01 25 February 2019 11 7 Standard feed out tray parts...

Page 47: ...out door left hand side 12 FP080 006 0012 2 Feed out door link arm 13 FP100 006 0016 1 Feed out shroud curtain 14 700208 8 M8 x 20 set screw 15 700249 4 M12 x 35 set screw 16 700266 4 M12 locknut 17...

Page 48: ...m P N Qty Description A FP100 006 0036 1 Standard tray with rubber extension 1 FP100 006 0006 1 Feed out tray sub frame assembly 2 FP140 006 0075 1 Feed out tray panel for rubber extension 3 702256 16...

Page 49: ...FP100 006 0006 1 Feed out tray sub frame assembly 2 FP140 006 0031 1 Feed out tray panel rubber 3 702256 4 M8 x 25 mm cup head bolt 4 700223 4 M8 nyloc nut 5 700736 4 M8 flat washer 6 700802 1 Rubber...

Page 50: ...MechFiber270 and 320 Operator s Manual 50 Revision E01 25 February 2019 11 8 Fold down tray parts optional extra option...

Page 51: ...MechFiber270 and 320 Operator s Manual 51 Revision E01 25 February 2019...

Page 52: ...241 1 M10 locknut 14 700250 5 M12 x 40 set screw 15 700266 5 M12 locknut 16 700280 1 M16 x 80 bolt 17 700268 1 M16 x 100 bolt 18 700283 5 M16 locknut 19 700302 1 M20 x 90 bolt HT 20 700305 3 M20 nyloc...

Page 53: ...nner seal 4 FP100 004 0001 FP140 004 0003 1 VFC door lower inner seal retainer 5 703955 same as MF270 18 22 Body blade 700226 same as MF270 36 44 M10 x 30 cup head bolt BZP Gr 8 8 700241 same as MF270...

Page 54: ...25 bolt 2 700266 same as 270 4 M12 locknut 3 FP140 003 0104 same as 270 3 Rear channel blank 365 mm 4 700297 same as 270 8 M20 x 65 bolt 5 700842 same as 270 2 70 mm flange bearing UCF X14 cast housin...

Page 55: ...r 2 FP280 003 0273 1 LED light pod holder 3 706005 1 Rear LED light left hand 706006 1 Rear LED light right hand 4 706412 2 LED light flat washer 5 706413 1 LED light rubber buffer 6 FP280 003 0272 1...

Page 56: ...ble 11 700474 2 Wheel assembly 385 65 R22 5 8 stud other options available 12 700288 16 M20 wheel nut used with M20 spring washer P N 700740 13 700832 1 Brake ram 14 703936 2 Brake arm 15 703918 1 Bra...

Page 57: ...045 0111 same as 270 8 9 M24 x 150 mm bolt with grease nipple 701127 fitted 9 700318 same as 270 8 9 M24 locknut 10 700316 same as 270 8 9 M24 washer 11 FP140 045 0113 same as 270 8 9 Tine arm assemb...

Page 58: ...e as 270 8 9 Tine bracket assembly weld on 3 FP140 045 0005 same as 270 1 Apron rail and stud assembly 4 703943 same as 270 9 Rubber buffer 75 mm OD M12 x 13 mm deep thread 5 703990 same as 270 1 Bale...

Page 59: ...3 M10 flat washer 26 700241 same as 270 13 M10 locknut 27 700281 same as 270 4 M16 x 90 mm bolt 28 FP140 045 0115 same as 270 3 BaleBlend tine assembly extra drop M24 bolt 29 FP160 045 0094 same as 27...

Page 60: ...ption 1 FP160 045 0071 1 BaleBlend creel kicker arm assembly 1 2 FP160 045 0136 1 BaleBlend creel kicker spring kit 3 FP100 006 0021 1 Feed out tray mechanical adjuster roller pivot bush 4 700262 2 M1...

Page 61: ...for specific tine reference same as 270 8 9 BaleBlend tine assembly 2 705947 same as 270 16 18 Delrin bush 3 703943 same as 270 8 9 Rubber buffer 75 mm O D 4 701129 same as 270 8 9 1 8 BSP grease nipp...

Page 62: ...MechFiber270 and 320 No studs 8 8 10 10 MF320 only Axle type Straight Cranked Straight cranked D cranked Axle width mm 1830 1930 2130 1950 2130 Brake type dimensions type diameter x width mm 309E 300...

Page 63: ...intenance Hubcaps that go missing or are damaged must be replaced immediately to keep dirt from penetrating the hub which can damage the bearings Check that hubcaps are always in place and in good con...

Page 64: ...90 degree bend M6 thread 704946 1 Grease tube swivel connector 90 degree bend 1 8 BSP thread 704947 1 Grease nipple connector straight 1 8 BSP to M6 Auto oiler parts P N Qty Description 703624 1 Autom...

Page 65: ...en 5 Excessive shear bolt breakage Machine overloaded Driving chain too loose check condition and adjust idler springs Feed out too fast open feed out door slowly at first then open fully Turn paddle...

Page 66: ...e gap 13 Excessive hitch wear If excess hitch wear is noted check Speed of use hitch rated for a maximum of 25 km h Hitch is level on tractor Fit of hitch and lubrication Wear on tractor hitch Brake o...

Page 67: ...out to learn the correct operation of the VFC door In the unlikely event of a large blockage preventing the machine from restarting using the tractor it may be necessary to enter the mixing chamber t...

Page 68: ...KEENAN service representative for further assistance System weighing inaccurately If the machine is new or the weigh box has been replaced it is possible that the weigh box may have the incorrect cal...

Page 69: ...to such parts can be furnished E Any machine on which the identification marks have been removed or altered F Any machine that has not received effective routine maintenance using recommended KEENAN...

Page 70: ...dify any of its products without incurring any obligation on products previously supplied 14 EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with Directive 2006 42 EC Manufactu...

Page 71: ...d Lincolnshire United Kingdom PE9 1TZ Tel Administration 0800 587 3296 24 Hour Service 0800 587 3296 Fax 0844 358 3880 Website keenansystem com Email keenaninfo alltech com KEENAN Australia 53 Pratts...

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