Alltech KEENAN MechFiber380, Руководство оператора

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KEENAN
MechFiber380 Operator’s Manual
Revision D02 09
th
Sept 2020
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7 Operation
The simplicity of the KEENAN MechFiber diet feeder
’s design is reflected in its low power
requirement. The power required does vary, depending on the mix used, the dry matter and
the amount of chopping required.
If a tractor is at its limit during mixing, this will put extra strain on moving parts, as there will
be surges in power as the engine recovers during certain periods of the mix.
A tractor that has sufficient power will provide a much smoother drive to the diet feeder
during all stages of operation.
7.1 Set-up
1. Ensure the machine is level when hitched up. If the machine is not level, this can be
corrected by adjusting the hitch height. The hitch height on the KEENAN MechFiber diet
feeder provides a certain level of adjustment from the manufactured height.
2. The PTO shaft should be attached with the shear bolt end coupled to the machine. Make
sure that the PTO guard is in good condition and well-secured. As per Figure 3b, make
sure the shear bolt and safety cover are all with the PTO assembly. Before operation,
depending on the model of tractor being used, KEENAN will supply nominal-length PTO
shaft, where alterations to the length of the PTO may be required to suit different models
of the machine. A comparison of the length of the PTO and also the length required
should be noted, and the PTO should subsequently be shortened to suit.
CAUTION :
Do not operate the PTO in “ground speed” mode. Reversing the drive on your
machine will cause serious damage.
3. As appropriate, connect the hydraulic hoses (see Table 1) from the machine to double-
and single-acting spool valves on the tractor.
Hydraulic and brake hoses
Operation Colour
VFC-door Red and yellow
Feed-out tray Blue
Bale handler creel Green
Brakes White
Table 1: Hydraulic and brake hoses
4.
Examine the mixing chamber to ensure that:
• All blade covers have been removed.
• All spare parts and foreign objects have been removed.
• No damage has occurred during transport.
5. Check the weigh box and ensure that the power lead from the weighing system is
connected to the tractor battery via either a direct fused line, a 7-pin plug or to a 12-
volt battery located in the side box of the feeder. To zero the weigh box, press and
hold the
“zero” and “minus” keys together until “end” appears on the screen, then
release the buttons. If the power is supplied through a 7-pin lights connection, the
tractor lights will need to be switched on to provide power to the weigh box. If you