KEENAN
MechFiber400 Operator’s Manual
Revision G02 28
th
Sept 2020
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Figure 3b: Body blade and blade cover
SODA GRAIN:
Additional safety 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 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 manner.
Note: When mixing soda grain, the maximum gross load that can be mixed in
the KEENAN MechFiber400 is 8,000Kg
The soda grain process can be completed using a KEENAN mixer, but before treatment on
your farm, make sure you are adhering to local animal feed legislation and health and safety
guidelines involving the treatment of grain.
6 WEIGHING SYSTEM
The weighing system is designed to be simple to operate, accurate and robust. It consists of
four load cells connected to a weigh box unit (a readout box) at the front of the machine. The
system uses 12-volt DC power from the tractor, or a battery, if fitted. The weigh box unit can
be rotated for visibility during loading and from the tractor cab, but it should be folded out of the
line of the tractor wheel for 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 maintenance-free, as it is fully electronic, with no
moving parts. All components are sealed against moisture and dust and are resistant to frost
and corrosion. The unit should not, however, be directly exposed to a high-pressure water jet.
The weigh box unit may vary from model to model and region to region. A separate manual is
supplied for your weigh box unit, which you should refer to for specific operating instructions.
WARNING:
Failure to follow the safety guidelines above may lead to accident or injury.
Blade
When entering the mixing
chamber, always fit the safety
beading that is provided for the
top knife.
Figure 3a: Top knife protection
Figure 3c: Breakaway safety brake
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC READOUT BOX ARE CONTAINED IN A
SEPARATE MANUAL
When entering the mixing
chamber, always fit the safety
guard that is provided for the top
knife.
Blade
