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Trouble shooting guide

Silo unloader - Straw Spreader

ALTOR 4560

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Trouble shooting guide

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Lack of power in the hook

Hydraulic problem

Make sure the hydraulic connection 
between the tractor and the machine 
is correct (pressure and return).

Check the hydraulic pressure 190 bar 
and the pump output 30  l/min for the 
standard version and 45 l/min for the 
mixing hopper version.

The return pressure must be a 
maximum of 8 bar at the tractor's set 
engine speed.

The hydraulic functions do not
work

Problem with hydraulics or 
electrical connections or general 
use.

Check that the hoses are correctly 
connected to the tractor distributor 
(check that the valves open properly: 
dirt can prevent correct functioning).

Check that the voltage supplied by the 
battery is over 11 volts.

Check that the original tractor 
distributor is in the continuous 
pumping position (except for the 
hydraulic system).

Check that the control box switch is in 
position 1 or 2.

Check if the electrical power cable of 
the control box is connected.

Check that the supply from the battery 
reaches the socket.

Check the polarity of the socket.

The conveyor does not move
forward

Problem with hydraulics or 
electrical connections or general 
use

Check that the beater bar is 
completely engaged, and if you have 
electrical controls, that the indicator 
light is on.

Open the left side bonnet and check 
that the conveyor draw roller cylinder 
rod is completely in.

Check that the circuit break sensor on 
the beater bar clutch is active.

Make sure that the conveyor 
potentiometer is not set to 0.

Summary of Contents for ALTOR 4560

Page 1: ...AN003AGB D OPERATOR S MANUAL Silo unloader Straw Spreader ALTOR 4560 AN003AGB D English 02 2010...

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Page 3: ...E AND MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this manual carefully KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE Pass it on to the next owner if you re sell the machine Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete...

Page 4: ...s document 7 Safety instructions 8 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 18 Road safety equipment and recommendations 21 Machine specifications 22 Description and glossary 22 Techni...

Page 5: ...Distribution 61 Straw blowing 65 Optional equipment 67 Hydraulic unit 67 Walkway with dual control 69 Regulator combs for difficult conditions 70 Kit with two extra regulator combs 70 Leg with holes 7...

Page 6: ...Silo unloader Straw Spreader 4 ALTOR 4560 Contents Belt tension 84 Changing oil and checking levels 85 Tyres 86 Storage 87 Maintenance 88 Trouble shooting guide 89 Limited warranty 93...

Page 7: ...Identification of the machine Silo unloader Straw Spreader ALTOR 4560 5 Identification of the machine 1 Front view 2 Rear view...

Page 8: ...corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine Kit no 1926150 Hydraulic unit Kit no 1926151 Walkway with dual control Kit no 1926162 Regulator combs for difficult conditions Kit no 1926177 Kit...

Page 9: ...indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious bodily injury This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which if not followed strictly...

Page 10: ...ne must only be operated maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machines specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents The operator...

Page 11: ...rmly in place and in good condition Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Precautions when driving Tractor handling stability performance and braking efficiency are all affected by weight dist...

Page 12: ...nder any circumstances be less than 20 of the tractor s unladen weight If necessary add ballast weights to the front or to the rear to preserve the steering and braking efficiency Transport position B...

Page 13: ...hydraulic circuit To avoid making incorrect connections mark hydraulic couplers and corresponding hoses with colors WARNING Functions could be reversed for example lift lower and cause accidents Regul...

Page 14: ...y work on the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts have come to a complete stop If the primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch...

Page 15: ...onstructeur Le montage le d montage et la r paration de roues et des pneumatiques ne doivent tre r alis s que par des personnes ayant les connaissances n cessaires pour le faire et disposant de l outi...

Page 16: ...the power takeoff friction limiter Please do not use this limiter excessively If smoke issues from the transmission stop the machine immediately and leave the limiter to cool outside the buildings Wi...

Page 17: ...ct the machine from the tractor electrical circuit Also disconnect alternator and battery terminals Repairs on elements under pressure or tension springs pressure accumulators etc must only be carried...

Page 18: ...drive lower the rotors onto the ground Make sure all the guards are in place Keep all persons and animals away from the danger zone After the power source has stopped the rotors can continue turning f...

Page 19: ...Safety Silo unloader Straw Spreader ALTOR 4560 17...

Page 20: ...Silo unloader Straw Spreader 18 ALTOR 4560 Safety 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine...

Page 21: ...ctions Working on the machine 2 Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait until all m...

Page 22: ...nd the tire pressure regularly Speed 6 Always keep to the legal speed limit of 25 km h for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads Conveyor chain tension 7 Check the tension of the conveyor...

Page 23: ...n the factory or by your authorized Kuhn dealer according to current safety regulations Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads Whatever the speed w...

Page 24: ...ifications Machine specifications 1 Description and glossary 0 1 Working light 2 Swivel chute 3 Protective casing 4 Housing 5 Gear shift lever 6 Coupling device 7 Drawbar 8 Parking stand 9 Discharge c...

Page 25: ...Machine specifications Silo unloader Straw Spreader ALTOR 4560 23 0 1 Deflector 2 Hook cylinder 3 Hook 4 Hook scraper 5 Rear lights 6 Conveyor 7 Wheel 8 Arm cylinder 9 Swivel chute...

Page 26: ...Silo unloader Straw Spreader 24 ALTOR 4560 Machine specifications 2 Technical specifications...

Page 27: ...ommended maximum silage unloading height 3 25 m 10 8 3 25 m 10 8 D Maximum height of the hook 4 45 m 14 7 4 45 m 14 7 O Wheelbase 3 12 m 10 3 3 77 m 12 4 Tear strength due to the hook at the end of th...

Page 28: ...min 12 gal min Minimum pressure required 180 bar 2611 psi 180 bar 2611 psi Maximum output accepted 60 l min 16 gal min 60 l min 16 gal min Maximum pressure authorized 190 bar 2756 psi 190 bar 2756 ps...

Page 29: ...in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in NF EN 1553 Agricultural machinery Self propelled mounted semi mounted and trailed Common safety recommendations Weighted equivalent continuous a...

Page 30: ...Silo unloader Straw Spreader 28 ALTOR 4560 Putting into service Putting into service 1 Description of control elements ELECTRICAL CONTROLS...

Page 31: ...loader Straw Spreader ALTOR 4560 29 Box On Off switch A Active controls with working light 1 Controls in neutral 0 Controls active 2 Raising lowering the arm and body B Arm raising Arm lowering Raisin...

Page 32: ...o unloader Straw Spreader 30 ALTOR 4560 Putting into service Raising lowering the distribution chute and opening closing the hook C Raising the chute Lowering the chute Opening the hook Closing the ho...

Page 33: ...yor in forward motion Conveyor in reverse The beater bar clutch is hydraulically controlled Hold the lever in the required position for a few moments until the beater bar is fully engaged or disengage...

Page 34: ...r speed G The speed is adjusted by a knob graduated from 0 to 10 Position 0 corresponds to zero conveyor speed The conveyor speed is not exactly proportional to the graduation The conveyor movement in...

Page 35: ...bale separator is running in reverse and the mixing screw is working The lever is at center left the mixing screw is running alone The lever is at top left the conveyor bale separator is running in f...

Page 36: ...tation of the swivel chute D Raising the deflector Lowering the deflector Rotating to the left Rotating to the right Flap closing the swivel chute H Position of adjustable chute Position of distributi...

Page 37: ...lo unloader Straw Spreader ALTOR 4560 35 Walkway electric controls Raising lowering the arm and body B Arm raising Arm lowering Raising the body Lowering the body Opening closing the hook C Opening th...

Page 38: ...Silo unloader Straw Spreader 36 ALTOR 4560 Putting into service Cable controls Raising lowering the arm Arm raising Arm lowering Raising lowering the body Raising the body Lowering the body...

Page 39: ...Putting into service Silo unloader Straw Spreader ALTOR 4560 37 Opening closing the hook Opening the hook Closing the hook Raising lowering the delivery chute Raising the chute Lowering the chute...

Page 40: ...h engaged Forward reverse conveyor movement Conveyor in forward motion Conveyor in reverse The beater bar clutch is hydraulically controlled Hold the lever in the required position for a few moments u...

Page 41: ...te or slow down the conveyor rotation speed hold the switch in the required position until the desired speed is reached The setting can be seen by the position of the disk graduated from 0 to 10 on th...

Page 42: ...procedure to change gear Stop the tractor PTO Set the lever to the required position Engage the power takeoff gently until the new gear can be engaged Adjusting the delivery chute speed of movement If...

Page 43: ...the farm Mount the hitch bar 1 on the lift arms 3 of the tractor Lock the drawbar 1 with clip pins 8 mm 2 Reverse the tractor until the coupling ring is opposite the hole through which the drawbar pas...

Page 44: ...60 Putting into service Machines equipped with a weighing system with this type of coupling when turning tightly don t catch the coupling bar or lifting arms against the drawbar there is a strong risk...

Page 45: ...nd 8 on each side of the drawbar 24 wrench Set plates 4 and 5 in the desired position Reinsert the bolts 7 8 in the holes required torque 29 daNm Raise the drawbar Reinstall shaft 6 For a good mixture...

Page 46: ...are accessible from the cab At each hitching maneuver Fit the control box on the support positioning it on the lower rod and pushing it towards the tractor until it locks To release the system pull t...

Page 47: ...itting make sure that the direction of the oil flow is correct 3 Connection to a line from the tractor For maximum user friendliness the original hydraulic distributor on the tractor must be equipped...

Page 48: ...ractor When the machine is not hitched to the tractor all hydraulic hoses must be put back in the special support Machine with hydraulic power unit Optional equipment This option makes the machine ind...

Page 49: ...tractors a harness to be connected directly to the battery is delivered with the machine The wiring harness is fitted with a 15 Amp ATO type fuse To use the machine with another tractor a second trac...

Page 50: ...25 mm 1 must be maintained When the PTO shaft is in its maximum extended position the tube overlap must be more than 330 mm 13 If this is not the case Mark length H to cut when the transmission is th...

Page 51: ...Spreader ALTOR 4560 49 Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole 1 on machine side To avoid serious accidents the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided Immedi...

Page 52: ...k in all directions without blowing the product onto the tractor cab The straw blowing device can be used on the right or the left The distance of straw spreading is controlled from the cab via an ele...

Page 53: ...oncentrate to rough fodder grass or maize silage Incorporation takes place in the turbine With its extra low profile and two side filler hatches loading takes place with no particular accessories For...

Page 54: ...r transport Instructions for transport 1 Conformity with the road regulations Check that the braking and lighting systems are in good condition Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that t...

Page 55: ...case of frequent feeding with tough products The belt tension is adjusted using the screw rod 1 nut 2 and check nut 3 In the engaged position the spring tension must be set to L 180 mm 0 7 length of c...

Page 56: ...ion of the conveyor chain and adjust it if necessary Check that the screws and nuts are tightened including the ones that fix the tools knives conveyor bars When the distribution is finished Grease al...

Page 57: ...en the conveyor test in both directions Now check that the machine is running smoothly and free from vibration Reduce the engine speed once again until it is idling Operate the hydraulically controlle...

Page 58: ...nd leave the limiter to cool outside the buildings Winding strink or products at the ends of the bale separator s Each time before using the machine check the ends of the bale separator s to remove pr...

Page 59: ...ollision Lower the machine as far as it will go taking care to avoid scraping the heel along the ground then reverse towards the front of the silo Set the heel of the machine on the ground before cont...

Page 60: ...ng the arm gently When the hook is down take it inside the body while raising the arm to ensure proper filling Raise the arm with the hook retracted and repeat the loading operation until the machine...

Page 61: ...sing slowly Once the bale is engaged in the body finish loading with the hook and arm Raise the back of the machine to hold the bale in the body Raise the arm slightly to decompress the bale Remove th...

Page 62: ...wly Once the bale is engaged in the body finish loading with the hook and arm Once the bale is loaded into the machine position the hook to hold it in place without compressing it against the bale sep...

Page 63: ...h the most external one sets the cap to the greatest angle of tilt Operating tips To stop the distribution posts obstacles disengage the beater bar The conveyor stops at the same time To avoid cloggin...

Page 64: ...m getting into the turbine The product flow rate is adjusted by Changing the tractor engine speed this regulates the hydraulic flow and the PTO rotation speed The conveyor speed Never attempt to clear...

Page 65: ...veyor running forward and adjust the speed Set the conveyor to forward Adjust its speed Rake product regularly onto the conveyor using the hook The conveyor speed is set at the control box according t...

Page 66: ...eria 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 dis...

Page 67: ...ding to the type of straw The conveyor speed is adjusted from the control unit It will depend on several things how fast the tractor is moving the rate of distribution and the type of product Use the...

Page 68: ...duct is tougher To improve product feed into the blower up to 3 hooks can be mounted on the beater bar in place of the sections Keep an angle of 120 between the hooks Never distribute hay or haylage w...

Page 69: ...rate of 540 min 1 45 l min 11 9 gal min 45 l 11 9 gal tank with filter and level Circuit protected by valve calibrated to 190 bar 2755 8 psi Recommended oil type ISO VG 46 HV for example SHELL HYDRAU...

Page 70: ...ety regulations concerning machine servicing Check the oil level in the tank periodically The oil level must not fall below the upper 1 3 on the indicator Change the hydraulic oil every 1500 hours Rep...

Page 71: ...is being used The base control recall makes loading operations easy arms hook body Operating tips Set the machine in silage unloading position Before climbing onto the walkway Check the machine for p...

Page 72: ...rd combs and to guarantee optimal function of the bale separator system the regulator combs must be centered relative to the sections see chapter Inspecting and adjusting the sections 4 Kit with two e...

Page 73: ...ries The height of this leg cannot be adjusted when it is supporting the machine The leg is designed for users who never need to couple the machine to the tractor eye bolt 6 Leg with manual holes This...

Page 74: ...friction limiter Kit no 1926004 For short drawbar Kit no 1926005 For long drawbar The transmission can be mounted on machines already in service The homokinetic transmission provides a wider angle of...

Page 75: ...9 3 3 Draining Oil change Gearbox 3 3 Conveyor reducing gearbox 3 3 The hydraulic system 3 Maintenance Changing the filter cartridge in the hydraulic unit 3 3 Check the conveyor chain tension 3 3 Chec...

Page 76: ...ghtened to 25 daN m and the tire pressure is 5 bars 3 3 Check the state of wear of the moving parts replace them if necessary with KUHN parts 3 Clean the machine body gate and chute Avoid splashing th...

Page 77: ...4 Arm pin 5 Arm cylinder pin 6 Side chute cylinder pin 7 flap cylinder pin 8 Parking stand 9 Bale separator bearing 10 Axle pin 11 Axle cylinder pin 12 Rear conveyor pin 13 Swivel chute 14 Large pull...

Page 78: ...der to find all the different greasing points Regular greasing allows the life span of the rotating parts to be significantly increased Lubricant chart Description Recommended lubricants Equivalent st...

Page 79: ...traw Spreader ALTOR 4560 77 PTO shaft Every 8 hours universal joints 1 Every 20 hours transmission tube 2 Every 40 hours guide rings 3 locking pins 4 constant velocity joint 5 The transmission must be...

Page 80: ...ollar 1 without blocking it Tighten the bolts 2 until the collar is blocked then unscrew them by a quarter turn The collar must not be blocked or deformed by excessive tightening of the bolts Do not o...

Page 81: ...Control storage ELECTRICAL CONTROLS Make sure the controls are put away after every use to protect them from the weather Machine without hopper A fastening hook 1 is located under the front right cas...

Page 82: ...der 80 ALTOR 4560 Maintenance and storage Cable controls Use the support on the front left hood of the machine Walkway dual control To protect the walkway dual electric controls close the lid of the c...

Page 83: ...ut the conveyor into forward for a few seconds to bring out any product accumulated at the back of the unit Stop the conveyor disengage the beater bar then the tractor PTO Stop the tractor engine and...

Page 84: ...cribed for cleaning the conveyor Loosen counter nut 1 Unscrew the conveyor extension nuts 4 Tension the unit with nuts 2 Tighten the counter nut Tighten the conveyor extension nuts 4 Tension both side...

Page 85: ...0 as required To guarantee optimum cutting the edges of the sections must be kept sharp Sharpen or replace them as necessary You can also swap sections around in order to use both cutting edges of eac...

Page 86: ...peration belt tension must be checked and adjusted if necessary every 100 hours or more often in case of frequent feeding with tough products The belt tension is adjusted using the screw rod 1 nut 2 a...

Page 87: ...iner underneath the gearbox Remove drain plug 2 Filling If necessary replace seal Reinstall draining plug 2 Remove level plug 3 Fill the housing with a funnel via the upper hole in the housing Stop fi...

Page 88: ...arbox Remove drain plug 2 Filling Reinstall draining plug 2 Fill the housing with a funnel via the upper hole in the housing Reinstall filler plug 1 9 Tyres Regularly check the tyre pressure Tyre pres...

Page 89: ...h the cylinder rods in to the maximum to protect them from humidity and dust Clean all the greasing points and joints and grease them Park the machine under a shelter on blocks to isolate it from damp...

Page 90: ...tor engine remove ignition key wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and remove PTO shaft Before starting maintenance work involving penetration inside the body Raise the machine arm a...

Page 91: ...erly dirt can prevent correct functioning Check that the voltage supplied by the battery is over 11 volts Check that the original tractor distributor is in the continuous pumping position except for t...

Page 92: ...ve electric controls check that the indicator is on Check that the clutch is totally engaged and that the piston rod is right in Otherwise check that the clutch cylinder is not leaking internally The...

Page 93: ...does not come out The conveyor is set to 0 Check the conveyor speed increase it if necessary The beater bar is blocked Check that the product to distribute is not compressed against the beater bar Dec...

Page 94: ...arm descends too slowly or too fast or the hook does not move when the arm descends The arm cylinder speed limiter is too closed or too open The speed of descent of the arm can be adjusted via the spe...

Page 95: ...in as much as the latter justifies such a claim Obviously this Warranty does not apply to failure through normal wear and tear to damage resulting from negligence or to faulty surveillance to wrong us...

Page 96: ...ity of lubricants used must always be in accordance with Company regulations The safety measures set out in the Operator s manual and on the machine itself must be followed and all the guards and prot...

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