DuraTech Industries HAYBUSTER CMF-710, Operating Instructions Manual

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18 C M F - 7 1 0 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
figure 3.3
Knife position
adjustments,
knives in the ‘outside’
position
knife position
adjustment bolts
3.2.7 Vertical knives
The purpose of the vertical knives is to create restriction
to the flow of material around the tub and provide a shear
point for the auger knives. The further into the tub the
vertical knives are set the shorter the final stem length will
be. The vertical knives also can affect the horsepower
demand, which may be important depending on tractor
size. Start using your CMF with the knives at neutral or
one hole in and adjust as necessary.
figure 3.4
Vertical knife
adjustments, shown
with knife in the fully
engaged position
vertical knife adjuster
3.2.5 Tires and Rims
Tires should be inflated to 44 PSI (300 KaPa) maximum, and should be free of cuts or cracks. Verify tire markings
before inflating. There should also be adequate tread and no visible cords, wires or tread separation. Tires must also be
of proper load rating, speed rating and size.
Rims must be free of cracks and rust pitting. Lug bolts must also be tight. Inspect the area around the lug bolts. Lug
nuts need to be torqued to 130‑184 ft.‑lbs (18‑25 kg‑m) lubed. If rust develops this is a sign of loose lug bolts. Check
wheel bearings and seals, replace and grease as use requires.
3.2.6 Knives
Your new CMF is setup with seven knives on each auger, the top two knives in each auger have two positions, in or
out. When processing tough hay the knives should be in the out position to better attack the long stem hay. Having
the knives in the out position increases the horsepower requirements. Alternatively, knives can be removed if the
ration does not require much processing and/or over‑processing is a possibility. Ingredient condition and rations will
determine the optimum layout.
DANGER! KEEP HANDS AWAY
FROM CUTTING PARTS