KEENAN
MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual
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May 2019
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Operating the KEENAN MechFiber bale handler
Table 3: Loading the KEENAN MechFiber bale handler
LOADING THE KEENAN BALEBLEND
GENERAL
• Park on level ground.
• Ensure variable feed control (VFC) door is closed.
• Do not start PTO when VFC-door is open.
LOADING AND MIXING SEQUENCE
• Set paddles running at
6
–8 RPM
for
all
bale types.
Note: When chopping straw, higher
revs can be used.
• Load round bales to the centre 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 before moving to feed-out area.
• Mixing time will depend on the required chop length.
Below is a guide to the correct loading order. Consult your local InTouch
office/nutritionist for more guidance on the best loading order for your ingredients.
Order Feed ingredients Paddle RPM Tractor engine speed
1st
Straw, hay
All at 6
–8 RPM
1,400
–1,600 RPM
2nd
Water, liquid feeds
3rd
Minerals, concentrates, protein
meals, pulps, cereal grains
4th
Grass silage
5th
Maize silage
