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Attaching To Tractor 

 

The  KMC Poultry Litter Windrower is designed to be operated with tractors having Category II 

three-point hitches.  Two sets of tractor hydraulic remotes are also required to operate the cleaner. 
 

Once  the  tractor  has  been  set,  attach  the  Poultry  Litter  Windrower  to  the  tractor’s  lower  lift 

arms using the provided hitch pins.  Attach the tractor top link to the Windrower using an appropriate 
hitch pin.  Install tractor stabilizing bars to minimize lateral movement of the Litter Windrower. Attach 
both sets of hydraulic hoses to the tractor’s hydraulic remotes. 

SWING  

CYLINDER 

HOSES 

REAR LIFT 

WHEEL 
HOSES 

CAUTION:  BEFORE  DISCONNECTING  FROM  TRACTOR,  LOWER  JACKSTAND  AND  
RAISE GAUGE WHEELS TO THEIR HIGHEST POSITION UNTIL THE  BLADE OR SKID 
SHOES  ARE  RESTING  FIRMLY  ON  THE  GROUND.  THIS  WILL  PREVENT  MACHINE 
FROM BECOMING UNSTABLE AND TIPPING OVER.  

Summary of Contents for 64 Series

Page 1: ...THIS MANUAL TO ACCOMPANY MACHINE PART NO 64 OM 02 PRINTING DATE DEC 2015 OPERATOR S MANUAL 64 SERIES ...

Page 2: ... and all other items warranted by the original manufacturer are warranted only to the extent of their individual manufacturer warranty and KMC is not warranting any of said items All warranty claims must be made through a KMC licensed dealer and a warranty form request must be submitted to KMC within 30 days of failure or the warranty provision shall be unenforceable against KMC No agent or person...

Page 3: ...Driveline 15 Angle Adjustment Brace 16 Attaching to Tractor 17 OPERATIONAL SET UP Tractor Preparation Front End Preparation 18 Horse Power Requirements 18 Sway Blocks 18 Drawbar Position 18 Machine Set up Operating Speed 19 Blade Height 20 Windrower Operation with Gauge Wheels Center Top Link Installed 21 Floating Hitch Operation 22 Windrower Procedures 22 23 Start up 24 MAINTENANCE Service Schedu...

Page 4: ...s Litter Windrower has been carefully designed and manufac tured to give years of dependable service In order to operate it efficiently and maintain it properly please read the instructions within this manual thoroughly Some components of this machine are labeled left or right The notations are determined by standing behind the implement and facing the direction of forward travel After reading thi...

Page 5: ...3 MODELS COVERED IN THIS OWNER S MANUAL 6410 Litter Windrower with Gauge Wheels ...

Page 6: ...and operating procedures reviewed All hardware checked for tightness Hitch connection to implement information reviewed Field adjustment procedures reviewed Lubrication information reviewed Machine fully lubricated Warranty information reviewed PRE OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST ...

Page 7: ...sult in death or serious injury This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices REMEMBER THINK SAFETY SYMBOL ...

Page 8: ...surgery is required to remove oil Do not use finger or skin to check for leaks Lower load or relieve hydraulic pressure before loosening fittings SAFETY DECALS The Safety decals that follow are associated with the implement covered in this owner s manual They should be reviewed and associated with where they are applicable on the implement being covered ...

Page 9: ...is not allowed under KMC warranty It is a cost to be paid for by the retail customer Any arrangement whereby the dealer agrees to absorb all or part of this cost is strictly between the dealer and the retail customer 2 Do not permit anyone to ride on the machine at any time 3 Before starting or operating the machine make a walk around inspection and check for obvious defects such as loose mounting...

Page 10: ...anisms to stop completely before cleaning working or adjusting on machine Even when the tractor is stationary you should make sure it is properly secured and made safe by following the Safe Stop procedure 1 Handbrake Footbrake on 2 Controls in neutral park 3 Engine off 4 Key out 11 Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts 12 Make sure everyone is clear of machine before starting tractor...

Page 11: ...ments settings performance and lubri cation are made The following diagram will help in identifying these components SWING ARM REAR MAST WALL SCRAPER MAIN BLADE WITH AUGERS FLOATING HITCH CLEVIS FRONT HITCH MANUAL CANNISTER GAUGE WHEELS 3 4 X 1 1 2 CAPSCREW AND 3 4 LOCKWASHER DRIVE LINE SHIELD GAUGE WHEEL CYLINDER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT BRACE CHOPPER BLADE SWING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY SET UP GENERAL ...

Page 12: ...EATH IT FOR YOUR SAFETY ENSURE THE UNIT IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED BY LOWERING THE JACKSTAND SUPPORTS THAT HAVE COME ASSEMBLED WITH IT OR PROPERLY SECURE THE UNIT WITH ANY HOISTING DEVICES BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY FURTHER SET UP OF THIS PRODUCT ANY HOISTING DEVICES SHOULD BE RATED TO FULLY SUPPORT THE LOAD OF THE UNIT BEING LIFTED WARNING REAR JACKSTANDS FRONT JACKSTANDS WHEEL BLOCKS ...

Page 13: ...RADE 5 SAE GRADE 8 BOLT TORQUE CHART Before set up and assembly can be completed ensure that all hardware is in place and fully tightened Refer to the Bolt Torque Chart below for proper torque values IMPORTANT ...

Page 14: ...12 OVERHEAD LAYOUTS ...

Page 15: ...e Width 119 inches Machine Length 67 inches Machine Length with Gauge Wheels 91 inches Weight 1932 lbs Blade Size 95 1 2 x 6 x 3 8 inches Gearbox Input Rotation Speed 540 RPM Machine Width Machine Height Machine Length Machine Length with Gauge Wheels ...

Page 16: ...r Mast Main Blade Assembly Gauge wheels The sec ond is the Swing Cylinder the third is the Driveline and fourth is the Angle Adjustment Brace REAR MAST MAIN BLADE ASSEMBLY Windrower Main Frame GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FRONT HITCH SWING ARM This part of the Poultry House Litter Windrower comes fully assembled as soon in the drawing above ...

Page 17: ...ted to the Front Hitch and the Swing Arm with the Cylinder Pins that come in the Assembly Driveline DREIVELINE The Driveline is mounted to the Front of the Gear Box Shaft which is located on top of the Main Blade Assemble as shown in the drawing above GEAR BOX ...

Page 18: ...LE ADJUSTMENT BRACE The Angle Adjustment Brace is mounted on the left side of the Swing Arm It is attached by using the Pins and Snap Pins which come with the brace This arm allows you to adjust the angle of the Main Blade Assembly ...

Page 19: ...ovided hitch pins Attach the tractor top link to the Windrower using an appropriate hitch pin Install tractor stabilizing bars to minimize lateral movement of the Litter Windrower Attach both sets of hydraulic hoses to the tractor s hydraulic remotes SWING CYLINDER HOSES REAR LIFT WHEEL HOSES CAUTION BEFORE DISCONNECTING FROM TRACTOR LOWER JACKSTAND AND RAISE GAUGE WHEELS TO THEIR HIGHEST POSITION...

Page 20: ...See your tractors Operator s Manual for recommendations on ballasting procedures WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE TRACTOR S LIFT CAPACITY OR BALLAST RECOMMENDATIONS Horse Power Requirements The power requirement for this implement is a minimum of 55 HP PTO Select a tractor with sufficient power to operate this machine Sway Blocks Sway blocks should be used and adjusted to limit movement in operating posi...

Page 21: ...set of tractor tires running on a pile of litter In this case the floating hitch clevis should allow the windrower to self level or an optional front hitch cylinder can be used to level the Litter Windrower with the floor The swing cylinder and angle adjustment brace are used to set the running angle A 10 to 30 running angle is recommended Beyond 30 the driveline joint angle exceeds manufacturer r...

Page 22: ...ust top link so the swing arm on the Litter Windrower is parallel to the ground 5 Pull the tractor forward one to two feet and observe how the blade moves in relation to the ground If the blade tries digging into the ground the top link needs to be let out If adjusting the top link causes the swing arm to not be parallel to the ground the skids may need to be lowered Repeat step 5 until the blade ...

Page 23: ...ed up using the lift arms to avoid overstressing the gauge wheels While running the KMC Litter Windrower with a top link will place more down pressure on the blade in heavy in heavy cake situations running without the top link has its advantages Running semi mount makes the Windrower easier to pick up with smaller tractors and helps the operator make straighter passes inside the houses by returnin...

Page 24: ...works best in correlation with the skids so it is important to set the skid height even when using the gauge wheels Windrowing Procedures The following procedures are a recommendation for windrowing a poultry house and can be modified to suit individual needs 1 Set the blade height 2 Back the windrower into Corner A and set tractor PTO to 540rpms 3 In low gear ease forward and scrape the litter of...

Page 25: ... Since the Litter Windrower over hangs the edge of the trac tor it should be turning the outer half of the litter back over the top of the windrow pile This method will place the outer litter on the inside of the pile for the second heat and expose the inner litter that has already been through a heat The second method allows the tractor to re main level and reduce the load on the PTO Spreading Wi...

Page 26: ...pment review the Pre Operational Checklist at the front of this manual Make sure all fields of the checklist have been checked and performed and make any notes necessary for future operators Your piece of equipment should now be ready for field operation NOTES ...

Page 27: ...owever since these machines are used in many different conditions and applications the operator should customize the maintenance schedule to best fit their individual needs SERVICE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 250 HOURS 1 LUBRICATE ALL GREASE POINTS see Lubrication Points in the Maintenance section of this manual X 2 CHECK TORQUE ON ALL BOLTS See Bolt Torque Chart in Section on General Asse...

Page 28: ...e Gearbox Maintenance Chain Maintenance The Litter Windrower uses a 80 heavy chain to transmit power from the gearbox to the augers Before each use the chain should be inspected for wear The chain tension sprockets should also be checked to ensure proper chain tightness and to prevent chain slippage Proper slack in tension side of chain should be 1 2 1 To adjust the tension sprocket loosen the 5 8...

Page 29: ... interference resulting in bent flighting and other damage to the machine If the augers jump time shut off the tractor immediately Remove the chain cover and inspect the bottom chain and lower sprockets for wear and damage To re time the augers to their original positions with the bottom chain removed spin the top auger until the end of the flight ing closest to the chains points towards the groun...

Page 30: ...grease points should be lubricated before each use and every 8 operating hours whichever is shorter LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS The double yoke cavity will hold as much as 30 pumps of grease To insure maximum joint life Lubricate double yoke when joint is in straight position Visually inspect all wear surfaces inside double yoke to insure pres ence of grease after operation Consult operators manual f...

Page 31: ...29 AUGER BEARINGS SHEAR UNIVERSAL GREASE GREASE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING GREASE GREASE ...

Page 32: ...30 GREASE EACH TIRE PIVOT GAUGE WHEELS GREASE EACH TIRE HUB ...

Page 33: ...ADJUSTMENTS DISENGAGE AUGER DRIVE WATER PIPE CONDUIT ETC 2 X 4 S 2 MAX FIGURE 27 TRANSPORTATION STORAGE When transporting the Litter Windrower be aware that the Litter Windrower blade extends beyond the tractor tires Be careful when entering and exiting the poultry house Care should be taken not to hang the blade on any objects DO NOT EXCEED 20 MPH WHEN TRANSPORTING WITH GAUGE WHEELS IN DOWN POSIT...

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Page 35: ...year To determine when a unit was made find the range within which the particular serial number falls It would have been produced between January 1 to December 31 of that year YEAR SERIAL NUMBERS 2011 81776 83453 2012 83454 85092 2013 85093 86418 2014 86419 87790 2015 87791 89096 2016 89097 ...

Page 36: ...wer 1467 Zip 31793 Tifton GA Tel 229 382 9393 Toll Free 1 800 444 5449 Fax 229 382 5259 MADE IN AMERICA DEPENDABLE EQUIPMENT FOR PROGRESSIVE FARMING Visit us at www kelleymfg com KELLEY MANUFACTURING CO Email Address info kelleymfg com ...

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