KUHN ALTOR 4560, Operator'S Manual

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Silo unloader - Straw Spreader
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ALTOR 4560
Instructions for work
Hay and haylage
- Start up the tractor PTO and bring the engine up to
nominal speed.
- Switch the tractor's hydraulic distributor to continuous
pumping.
- Point the delivery chute downwards so that the forage
should be properly channelled to the ground or into a
trough.
- Start up the beater bar using the clutch (until the
indicator lamp lights up, if you have electric controls).
- To distribute the product, start the conveyor running
forward and adjust the speed:
• Set the conveyor to forward.
• Adjust its speed.
- The conveyor speed is set at the control box
according to the forward speed and product
distribution criteria and the type of product.
- When the distribution is finished:
• Retract the arm and hook as far as they will go.
• Stop the conveyor and disengage the beater bar.
• Disengage the bale separator.
• Close the distribution chute.
• Disengage tractor PTO.
Operating tips
- The beater bar will feed the blower more easily if you
allow the bale to rotate freely under the action of the
beater bar.
- Reduce engine speed when feeding is over to limit
projections.
During feeding, raise the back of the body in order to:
• keep round bales up against the beater bar when
the product requires little power.
• facilitate the rotation of round bales against the
beater bar when the product is tougher.
- The conveyor speed is set at the control box
according to the forward speed and product
distribution criteria and the type of product.
Never distribute hay or haylage with hooks fitted
to the beater bar.