Kemper Champion C 1200, Operating Manual

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30 Operating instructions C 1200
Tips for during the harvest
Sharp knives
Never operate the machine with blunt knives. This will impair efficiency and
chopping quality and may cause damage to the machine.
Maize Select the travel speed to match the crop density. With short stemmed
maize forward speed should be increased to ensure a satisfactory flow of
chopped crop. Depending on the degree of dryness of the kernels the
smooth or friction concave plate should be used.
Forage rye We recommend a chopped length of 30 mm (V-belt pulley 1 =
W
210 mm; 4
cutting knives). The stems should be at least knee high. Only the smooth
concave plate should be used. Do not drive too slowly when entering the
crop.
Whole crop silage Originally the Champion C 1200 is constructed for the harvest of thick
stemmed crops. With the help of the following tips as well as favorable
conditions of the crop like standing and dry crops, good results can be
achieved. Concerning the cutting length you should take compromises
because of its principle of construction of the cutting system.
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Dry crop
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Standing crop must have a minimum length of knee height
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Drive basically fast in order to get a enough food flow into the
chopper
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During extremely difficult conditions like wet laid crops with a lot of
weed on a sandy soil the operator should have some practice as
regards selection of the right forward speed, steering the machine
and use of the stem lifters.
Down crops Depending on the operation conditions it might be commendable to install
“fixed stalk lifter tips for down crops” as shown in chapter 8 (optional
equipment, order no. 69195).
A rotating crop divider (order No. 65195) should be also used. Despite the
built-in advantages of the Champion, you should observe the following
recommendations:
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The practical experience of the driver is the key to a successful
harvest of down crops.
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When starting the operation drive once around the field. This will help
to find the best travel direction.
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In most cases best results are achieved when operating transversally
to the rows (see fig. 44).
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At the start of the process you should observe attentively the way the
material enters the header.
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In order to obtain from the beginning of the process a compact
stream of fodder, you should drive fast into the crop and reduce as
far as possible the rotational speed of the gathering drums.
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NEVER attempt to clear a blockage with your hands or feet.
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If it is unavoidable to clear a blockage by hand, stop the engine and
move the PTO control lever to the OFF position.