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KEENAN 

MechFiber380 Operator’s Manual 

       

          Revision D02 09

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 Sept 2020  

 

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Operator’s Manual 
MechFiber380

 

 

KEENAN MechFiber380 
Operator’s Manual 

 

Effective from model MF38L122

 

 

Revision D02 09

th

 Sept 2020

 

 

Summary of Contents for KEENAN MechFiber380

Page 1: ...KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Revision D02 09th Sept 2020 1 Operator s Manual MechFiber380 KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Effective from model MF38L122 Revision D02 09th Sept 2020...

Page 2: ...KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Revision D02 09th Sept 2020 2...

Page 3: ...8 4 Greasing 27 8 5 Blade maintenance 29 8 6 Maintenance for bale handler models 29 8 7 Shear bolts 30 8 8 Nuts and bolts 31 8 9 Tyres 32 8 10 Wheels 32 8 11 Rear feed out elevator where fitted 33 8...

Page 4: ...ith 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 unforeseen pro...

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: ...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 m...

Page 7: ...ed 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 fr...

Page 8: ...r closed when the PTO is engaged with paddles turning when material is in the machine 4 4 Maintenance Figure 1 KEENAN MechFiber380 A properly operated and maintained KEENAN diet feeder promises to ope...

Page 9: ...t ultimately safe operation requires the vigilance of the operator and an understanding of the potential safety hazards The machine is designed to be used as a mixer chopper wagon for mixing animal fe...

Page 10: ...vailable if the machine has been built to that specification This will be clearly marked on the front of the machine and on the operation procedure decal The direction of rotation is marked on the fro...

Page 11: ...ink pin In the event that the breakaway safety brake device has been activated or damaged contact KEENAN service for directions for resetting u Routine cleaning may be carried out using a power washer...

Page 12: ...ty instructions and warnings are covered and available in the soda grain leaflet which should be read carefully before soda treating grain When finished treating grain clean out any remaining material...

Page 13: ...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 ma...

Page 14: ...ENAN will supply nominal length PTO shaft where alterations to the length of the PTO may be required to suit different models of the machine A comparison of the length of the PTO and also the length r...

Page 15: ...tion as is necessary B The maximum oil pressure of the hydraulic system is 3 000 psi C If there is a valve chest fit to the MechFiber machine it is very important to connect the valve chest hydraulic...

Page 16: ...e main setting is completed at the factory it may also be adjusted on farm by moving the assembly up or down within the bolt holes or by turning the complete hitch over as it is suitable to operate fa...

Page 17: ...ical failure 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...

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

Page 19: ...ront back and centre 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 gra...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...handler not dropped from a height as doing so can result in damage 5 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: ...ing 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 runni...

Page 23: ...operating pressure in the hydraulic circuit is 170 bar and a flow rate of 40 litres per minute Replacement hoses should comply with DIN EN 853 When replacing hydraulic hoses always wear suitable prot...

Page 24: ...m 30 litres Where a sight glass is available the level of oil can be seen through the sight glass The image below shows the maximum 30 litres and minimum 20 litres Exceeding the limit of 30 litres may...

Page 25: ...the compression spring is compressed to 165 mm as shown below Figure 10 KEENAN MechFiber380 primary chain tensioner 540 RPM Rotor and auger chain This preload tension can be set by loosening the lock...

Page 26: ...is compressed to 165 mm as shown below on the left Figure 11 KEENAN MechFiber380 primary chain tensioner 1000 RPM Rotor and auger chain This preload tension can be set by loosening the locknut and adj...

Page 27: ...and where particular grease points are located 1 Bearings Grease point 2 Grease point 3 Grease point 5 Grease point 4 Grease point 6 Grease point 7 Grease point 8 Grease point 12 2 Pivot pins Pivot po...

Page 28: ...80 chassis Grease point 19 Grease point 20 Grease point 23 Grease point 5 Grease point 3 Grease point 1 Grease point 2 Grease point 4 Grease point 9 Grease point 10 Grease point 11 Grease point 12 Gre...

Page 29: ...point of each bale handler tine on the auger chamber side of the machine The grease nipple is fitted to the head of each M24 tine bolt The following maintenance should be completed on a monthly basis...

Page 30: ...ld up of material from getting under the creel and damaging it as it is lowered To prevent damage to this rubber do not drop material on it from a height when loading material onto bale handler arms 8...

Page 31: ...tted 2 After the first week and each week thereafter check all nuts and bolts including bearing nuts for tightness Table 6 1 General torque for wheel studs U bolt diameter mm Tightening torque Nm 18 2...

Page 32: ...or oil all lubrication points and open the drain bung on the bottom of the machine Changing a wheel Park the diet feeder on level ground and apply the handbrake Fit chocks to opposite wheels to preven...

Page 33: ...ll not function properly Refer to the Rear Feed Out Operator Manual Supplement for spare parts maintenance and operation Figure 17 Rear feed out elevator greasing points 8 12 Side and stub feed out el...

Page 34: ...th Sept 2020 34 Figure 18 Side elevator greasing points Figure 18a Stub elevator greasing points Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point...

Page 35: ...r arms Rotor chain tensioner spring seat Grease the pivot points of the spring seats and the centre shaft x 6 Chain tensioner sprockets Grease the primary and secondary chain tensioner sprocket bearin...

Page 36: ...machine is operated with blunt blades it will place major stress on the drive system Blades may have to be replaced when it is no longer practical to sharpen them 10 Specification 10 1 Weight Table 8...

Page 37: ...KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Revision D02 09th Sept 2020 37 PART II Spare Parts...

Page 38: ...assembly 6 850 mm long 3 701514 1 VFC door hose assembly 4 560 mm tractor to front ram 4 701515 1 VFC door hose assembly 9 450 mm tractor to rear ram 5 704954 1 Rear VFC door ram Keen 51 6 704955 1 Fr...

Page 39: ...110 mm section x 2 400 mm wide 10 stud straight axle 1 704777 Steering option 110 mm section x 2 400 mm wide 10 stud steering axle 4 4 703681 Suspension assembly 5 7 11 1 FP160 001 0095 Hose holder as...

Page 40: ...ass hinge adjustment bracket 8 706015 1 Fibreglass door camlock unit 9 FP200 037 0093 1 Camlock mounting bracket 10 700736 7 Washer m8 flat 11 700208 3 Screws m8 x 20 setscrews 12 FP200 037 0094 1 Sec...

Page 41: ...037 0081 1 Weighbox arm mounting bracket base plate 10 FP300 037 0036 2 Weighbox arm mounting bracket pivot plate 11 FP200 037 0113 1 Front cover gas strut outer mounting bracket 12 FP200 037 0114 1...

Page 42: ...OD x 10 mm 5 1 703655 Rubber seal for rotor 400 mm OD x 10 mm 6 1 FP280 007 063 Seal retainer plate 7 1 FP380 008 0001 Paddle assembly front 8 1 FP380 008 0004 Paddle assembly rear 9 1 FP280 007 0090...

Page 43: ...KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Revision D02 09th Sept 2020 43 11 5 Standard feed out parts...

Page 44: ...k arm 11 FP160 006 0072 1 Feed out rubber shroud rubber curtin 12 FP300 006 0095 2 Feed out door shroud retainer 13 FP300 006 0096 2 Feed out door shroud side retainer 14 700732 7 M16 flat washer 15 7...

Page 45: ...KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Revision D02 09th Sept 2020 45 11 6 Fold down tray parts optional extra option...

Page 46: ...KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Revision D02 09th Sept 2020 46...

Page 47: ...M12 x 40 set screw 15 700266 9 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 nylock nut 21 700729 1 M12 locknut...

Page 48: ...P280 013 100 Rear inspection ladder top section 4 1 FP280 013 007 Rear inspection ladder lower section 5 1 701273 Bearing cover 6 4 FP160 003 0015 Access panel 7 1 700842 UCF X14 70 mm bearing cast ho...

Page 49: ...Light pod cover 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 FP2...

Page 50: ...6 Sprocket 16 tooth ASA120 90 mm double keyed bore 8 1 FP380 048 0046 Tensioner assembly 9 1 FP380 048 0037 Support plate for drive line 10 1 FP380 017 0001 Front channel front bearing support 11 1 FP...

Page 51: ...hain assembly ASA120 42 pitches 41 joiner 15 1 FP380 048 0175 Secondary drive chain tensioner arm assembly 2 1000 RPM 16 1 FP380 048 0148 Primary drive chain tensioner front mounting plate assembly 17...

Page 52: ...e shaft 1 3 4 Z6 spline with 11 tooth ASA100 duplex sprocket 13 1 FP280 048 0604 Bearing mounting plate and seal assembly 14 1 FP280 037 0135 PTO shroud 15 2 704410 UCF310 50 mm 4 bolt flange mount be...

Page 53: ...Qty P N Description 1 1 FP200 010 0101 VFC door door assembly 3 1 704954 Rear VFC door hydraulic ram 60 mm bore 32 mm rod 4 1 704955 Front VFC door hydraulic ram 50 8 mm bore 20 mm rod 5 2 701905 VFC...

Page 54: ...oth ASA120 90 mm double keyed bore 4 1 FP200 002 0055 Auger support plate folded 6 mm plate 5 UAR FP380 048 0075 Auger drive sprocket thrust shim 6 mm 6 UAR FP380 048 0074 Auger drive sprocket thrust...

Page 55: ...ber 2 FP200 006 0076 6 VFC door shroud seal retaining flat 3 FP280 004 0039 1 VFC door inner seal retainer front 4 701293 1 VFC door inner seal 5 FP280 004 0040 1 VFC door inner seal retainer rear 6 7...

Page 56: ...ighing system Item No Qty P N Description 1 4 FP380 001 0014 Weigh bar bracket weld assembly MechFiber380 2 4 703671 Dimanica Generale weigh bar 2 875 diameter 9350 mm cable DG 969 0127 3 1 EF102 117...

Page 57: ...3 11 Bale handler tine bracket 8 FP140 045 0111 11 M24 x 150 mm bolt with grease nipple 701127 fitted 9 700318 11 M24 locknut 10 700316 11 M24 washer 11 FP200 045 0154 11 Tine arm assembly 12 FP140 04...

Page 58: ...se kit complete 6 FP200 045 0146 2 Bale handler curved arm assembly cradle M24 bolt 7 FP200 045 0158 6 Bale handler tine assembly dropped M24 bolt 8 EF1745 65 2 Bale handler arm cradle assembly 9 FP20...

Page 59: ...ssembly extra drop M24 bolt 29 FP160 045 0094 2 B H kicker arm mounting bracket weld on 30 FP280 045 017 2 Bale handler creel guide arm 31 FP160 045 0088 1 Creel end cover plate 32 FP160 045 0003 1 Ba...

Page 60: ...ption 1 FP280 045 0047 2 Tractor to T piece hydraulic hose green tag 2 704119 6 Hose clamp 15 mm 3 703778 2 BSP T Piece M F M 4a 704240 2 T piece to creel ram hydraulic hose yellow tag 4b 704146 2 T p...

Page 61: ...on 1 FP160 045 0071 1 Bale handler creel kicker arm assembly 1 2 FP160 045 0136 1 Bale handler creel kicker spring kit 3 FP100 006 0021 1 Feed out tray mechanical adjuster roller pivot bush 4 700262 2...

Page 62: ...m P N Qty Description MechFiber380 1 See bale handler parts list for specific tine reference 11 Bale handler tine assembly 2 705947 22 Delrin bush 3 703943 11 Rubber buffer 75 mm O D 4 701129 11 1 8 b...

Page 63: ...tion MechFiber380 Axle type Non steering steering Non steering steering Axle width mm 2300 2400 2300 2400 Axle specification EBB 130 Colaert D120 4012 HO s Brake type dimensions Type diameter x width...

Page 64: ...tenance 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 condi...

Page 65: ...704946 1 Grease tube swivel connector 90 degree bend 1 8 BSP thread 704947 1 Grease nipple connector straight 1 8 BSP to M6 Spool valve parts P N Qty Description 701215 1 2 bank with detent 701216 1...

Page 66: ...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 a f...

Page 67: ...knife Check tine buffers and tine to top knife 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...

Page 68: ...age Please refer to Section 5 Point U on safety 17 Blockage at rear feed out conveyor Use VFC door to meter material intake into auger Refer to Section 7 9 on feeding out for information about the cor...

Page 69: ...ENAN 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 calibr...

Page 70: ...ch 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 produc...

Page 71: ...of continuous improvement Alltech Farming Solutions Ltd reserves the right to make changes in design add improvements or otherwise modify any of its products without incurring any obligation on produc...

Page 72: ...incolnshire 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 Par...

Page 73: ...KEENAN MechFiber380 Operator s Manual Revision D02 09th Sept 2020 73...

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