BSL Strautmann Sherpa 1201, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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7.3 Fodder discharge
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Completely open the discharge door when discharging very dry,
long-stalk and highly-structured fodder.
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Extend the counter-cutter in front of the discharge opening a little
into the mixing container to improve the homogeneous flow of the
fodder material.
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If blockages occur during discharge, immediately switch the
mixing auger off and eliminate the blockage.
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To throw off fodder residues from the mixing auger and to
completely empty the mixing container towards the end, switch
the mixing auger to quick motion mode (level II) for a short time.
WARNING Risk of injury due to fodder or foreign objects being blown out
and due to the running or extending and retracting side
discharge conveyor (optional extra)!
Make sure that people and animals leave the hazardous are of the
discharge opening and the side discharge conveyor!
1. Switch the mixing auger(s) to level I
(Fig. 92).
2. When equipped with side discharge
conveyor (optional extra):
2.1 Swivel the side discharge conveyor
out (Fig. 93).
2.2 Switch the side discharge conveyor
on (Fig. 94).
Fig. 92 Fig. 93
3. Slowly lift the dosage gate (Fig. 95).
4. Travel over the feeding table at an
appropriate speed to ensure uniform
fodder discharge.
5. Interrupt fodder discharge:
5.1 Lower the dosage gate completely.
5.2 Switch the side discharge conveyor
(optional extra) off when the fodder
discharge has been finished.
6. Finish fodder discharge:
6.1 Switch the mixing auger(s) to level II
(set manual throttle lever to
maximum speed) for a short time if
necessary for complete emptying.
6.2 When the mixing container has been
emptied, lower the dosage gate
completely.
6.3 Switch the side discharge conveyor
(optional extra) off and swivel it in
when the fodder discharge has been
Fig. 94 Fig. 95