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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JN033AGB A
Shredders
JN033AGB A
- English - 05-2010

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL JN033AGB A Shredders JN033AGB A - English - 05-2010...

  • Page 3: Dear Owner

    BKE 280-305 SUPER $Dear Owner In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Contents Dear Owner ........................1 Contents .........................2 Identification of the machine..................4 Model identification plate ........................5 Optional equipment..........................5 Safety..........................6 Description of symbols used in this document................6 Safety instructions ...........................7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............19 Machine specifications ....................25 Description and glossary.......................25 Technical specifications ........................26...
  • Page 5 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Instructions for transport.................... 40 Putting the machine into transport position................40 Conformity with the road regulations ..................41 Instructions for work ....................42 Putting the machine into work position ..................42 Adjustments in working position....................43 Machine use............................

  • Page 6: Identification Of The Machine

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Identification of the machine Front view Rear view Identification of the machine...

  • Page 7: Model Identification Plate

    Serial no.: Type: BKE 305 SUPER Serial no.: 2. Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine: Kit no. 1556444: Wear skids (BKE 280 SUPER). Kit no. 1556445: Wear skids (BKE 305 SUPER). Identification of the machine...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Safety 1. Description of symbols used in this document This symbol 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, could result in machinery damage.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained to do so. Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer. Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine...
  • Page 10 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Precautions to take before using the machine Do not wear loose clothing which could become caught up in moving parts. Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in hand (gloves, shoes, goggles, helmet, ear defenders, etc.).
  • Page 11 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Precautions when driving on public roads Dimensions Depending on the dimensions of the machine, contact the relevant authorities to ensure that it can be legally transported on public roads. If the machine is over the maximum legal size, follow the local regulations for special transportation of oversize equipment.
  • Page 12 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Description of symbols Description Units Description Tractor unladen weight PTAC Gross Combined Weight Rating Unladen load on tractor front axle Empty load on tractor rear axle Axle loads (Tractor + machine) Load on front axle (Tractor + machine) Load on rear axle (Tractor + machine) t1 max Maximum load authorized on the tractor front axle according to the tires...
  • Page 13 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Stage 2: - Couple the machine to the tractor. To measure: - Load on front axle (t1): • Tractor + machine (transport position). To do: - If the front axle load (t1) is below 20% of the tractor tare (T), add ballast weights (M1) to exceed the minimum load on the front axle.
  • Page 14 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Stage 4: To measure: - Load on rear axle (t2): • Tractor + machine (transport position). • Ballast weights. Checking: - Check in the tractor's operator's manual that the value measured is below the maximum allowed tractor rear axle load.
  • Page 15 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Precautions when coupling Before attaching the machine, make sure that it cannot accidentally start moving (chock the wheels) and that the parking stand is in the right position. The machine must only be attached to the hitch points provided for this purpose.
  • Page 16 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER PTO shaft Use only PTO shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer. The protective shield of the tractor PTO stub, the PTO shaft guards and the protective covering of the machine input shaft must always be in place and in good condition.

  • Page 17: Safety Decals

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Precautions during manoeuvres When moving the machine from the transport position to the working position and vice versa, make sure that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. Remote controlled components Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls.
  • Page 18 For your own safety and for correct machine operation, only use original manufacturer parts. It is strongly recommended to have your machine checked by your Kuhn dealer after each season, especially tools and their attaching hardware. Projection of stones and foreign objects For driver safety, always use a tractor equipped with a cab.
  • Page 19 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Regularly check the condition of the guard plates/covers. Immediatly replace any worn, damaged or missing cover. Before engaging the PTO drive, lower the machine on the ground. Make sure all the guards are in place. Keep all persons and animals away from the danger zone.
  • Page 20 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Precautions to take to prevent rotor from clogging Foreign bodies in the field (wire,...) can cause clogging. Avoid shredding close to roads, dumps or inert material dumps. To eliminate cloggings, take the following safety measures: - Switch off the engine. - Lift the machine using the tractor's lift linkage.

  • Page 21: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 3. Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals Safety...
  • Page 22 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Description of safety decals Operating instructions (1) The operators' manual contains all the information necessary for using the machine safely. It is imperative to read and comply with all instructions. Working on the machine (2) Before leaving tractor before...
  • Page 23 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Rotating cutting tools (4) Keep away from the machine tools all the time the engine is running, the PTO drive engaged and the moving parts have not come to a complete stop. Moving elements (5) Do not open or remove guards when the engine is running.
  • Page 24 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Crushing area (7) Never operate in an area where there is a crushing risk before all moving parts have come to a complete stop . Danger of falling (8) Do not ride on the machine. Anchoring point (9) Indicates anchoring points for handling the machine.
  • Page 25 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Hazard: high-pressure fluids (10) Oil jets under pressure. Risk of injuries (11) Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Risk of being crushed (12) Do not stay between the machine and the tractor. Safety...
  • Page 26 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Risk of entanglement (13) Stay clear of rotating drive line. Safety...

  • Page 27: Machine Specifications

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Machine specifications 1. Description and glossary Three-point hitch coupler Side guard Hitch pin Parking stand PTO shaft support Central gearbox Side drive shaft Roller (Optional equipment) Semi-pivoting wheels (Optional equipment) Machine specifications...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 2. Technical specifications BKE SUPER 3 point, Category 2 Coupling device ( Hydraulic offset ) Lateral offset 450 mm (1’6’’) Working width 2793 mm (9’2’’) 3034 mm (9’ 11’’) Maximum width 2959 mm (9’8’’) 3186 mm (10’5’’) Required tractor power 49 kW (67 hp) 58 kW (78 hp)

  • Page 29: Required Equipment

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 3. Required equipment Rear support unit Roller The roller can be used for work on grass covered areas, set-aside land or pasture land. Semi-pivoting wheels The semi-pivoting wheels are recommended for work in wet conditions. Machine specifications...

  • Page 30: Sound Levels

    NF EN ISO 4254-1 «Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements» Weighted equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level at the driver's seat (closed cabin) L(A)eq according to standard UNI EN ISO 11201: 1997 BKE 280 SUPER BKE 305 SUPER 93.5 dB (A) 94.0 dB (A)

  • Page 31: Putting Into Service

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Putting into service 1. Coupling and uncoupling Description of coupling elements - A PTO shaft 1 3/8’’ - 6 splines (1). - Attachment configuration category 2. Preparing the tractor The tractor must be fitted with lower link stabilizers.
  • Page 32 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Adjusting the machine Invert drive pulleys to obtain a different machine PTO speed. Inverting the pulleys - Remove the 3 nuts (2). - Remove screw (3). - Remove side gearbox (1). - Loosen screw (3). - Loosen the 4 screws (4) that hold the central gearbox. - Loosen counter nut (5).
  • Page 33 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER - Remove pulley (A). - Repeat procedure on pulley (B). - Invert and reinstall pulleys (A) and (B). - Reinstall T-clamp (12) of pulley (A). - Reinstall the 7 bolts (10). - Tighten screws (10) • Torque: 4,2 daNm (31 lbf ft). - Reinstall T-clamp (12) of pulley (B).
  • Page 34 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER - Using a ruler, check that pulleys are in line (8). - Reinstall the 7 bolts (10). - Tighten screws (10) • Torque: 4,2 daNm (31 lbf ft). - Reinstall belts (9). - Turn the adjustment screws (6) and nuts (7) equally until reaching the optimum tension.
  • Page 35 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER - Using a ruler, check that pulleys are in line (8). - Repeat procedure until perfect pulley alignment is obtained. - Reinstall side gearbox (1). - Reinstall screws (3) and nuts (2). - Tighten screws (3) and nuts (2) •...

  • Page 36: Coupling The Machine

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 2. Coupling the machine The input machine rotation direction must correspond to the tractor PTO rotation direction. Check that tractor PTO rotates clockwise. - Lower the tractor three-point linkage. - Place the lower links as close as possible under the hitch pins.
  • Page 37 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Primary PTO shaft Make sure that the PTO shaft is correctly adjusted, to avoid premature wear and tear. The tractor PTO stub must rotate at a speed of 540 min Separate the two half PTO shafts and connect them to the machine's input shaft and to the tractor PTO stub.
  • Page 38 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER On machine side, attach PTO shaft guard chain to the gear box guard fastener 1. To avoid serious accidents, the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided. Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard.

  • Page 39: Uncoupling The Machine

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 3. Uncoupling the machine Park the machine on an even fairly level ground. With roller: From the working position: - Lower and lock parking stand (1). - Lower the tractor three-point linkage to rest the machine on the ground. - Uncouple and place PTO shaft in support (2).
  • Page 40 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER With semi-pivoting wheels: From the working position: - Pivot wheels (1) in transport position. - Lock semi-pivoting wheels. - Secure pin (2) using R-clip. - Lower and lock parking stand (3). - Lower the tractor three-point linkage to rest the machine on the ground.
  • Page 41 - BKE 280 SUPER: 890 kg (1962 lb). - BKE 305 SUPER: 920 kg (2028 lb). Putting into service...

  • Page 42: Instructions For Transport

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Instructions for transport Before placing the machine into transport position: - Wait until the rotating parts have come to a complete stop. - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away.

  • Page 43: Conformity With The Road Regulations

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 2. Conformity with the road regulations Before driving the machine on public roads, ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulations. - Check that the light boards are clean and that the lighting equipment functions before transporting the machine on public roads.

  • Page 44: Instructions For Work

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Instructions for work Before placing the machine in working position: - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away. 1. Putting the machine into work position From the transport position: If the machine is equipped with semi-pivoting wheels.

  • Page 45: Adjustments In Working Position

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 2. Adjustments in working position Working height The cutting tools must never touch the ground. The working height is set by the position of the rear support unit. With roller: - Slightly lift the machine from the ground. - Loosen bolts (1)(2)(3).
  • Page 46 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER With semi-pivoting wheels: - Slightly lift the machine from the ground. - Loosen screw (1). - Remove screw (2). - Position wheel arm in hole corresponding to the required setting. - Reinstall and tighten screw (2): •...

  • Page 47: Machine Use

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 3. Machine use Before shredding: - Keep all persons and animals away from the machine danger zone. This zone is defined by a radius (R) of 10 m (33’) around the working line of the machine. If using a tractor with a cab that is not sound- proofed or pressurized, the operator must use individual protection equipment:...

  • Page 48: Optional Equipment

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Optional equipment 1. Wear skids Kit no. 1556444 (BKE 280 SUPER) Kit no. 1556445 (BKE 305 SUPER) Fitting - Place the skid. - Insert screws and nuts (1). - Tighten nuts • Torque : 5 daN m (37 lbf ft).

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Storage

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Maintenance and storage Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs on the machine, switch off the tractor engine, remove ignition key, wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and apply park brake. 1. Frequency chart Every hours or Every 4...

  • Page 50: Lubrication

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 2. Lubrication The pictorials show the points to be greased Part no. 09905400 - Clean grease nipples before greasing. Lubricate with AGIP GR MU EP/2 multi-purpose lithium grease. PTO shaft Primary PTO shaft - Every 8 hours: •...
  • Page 51 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Grease - The wheel pins (1). - Hitch sliding tubes (2). - Roller removable bottoms (3) Maintenance and storage...
  • Page 52 Lubricate with AGIP SAE 90 EP (ISO220) gear oil. - BKE 280 SUPER: 2.2 L (0.58 US gal). - BKE 305 SUPER: 2.3 L (0.61 US gal). - Park the machine on an even fairly level ground.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER 3. Maintenance Checking the oil levels Place the machine on level ground. Check central gearbox oil level: - Place the machine on level ground. - Remove level plug (1). - The oil level must reach lower part of level plug hole. - Reinstall level plug (1).
  • Page 54 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Check cutting tools and their fixing elements Cutting tools: Universal knives Type 01 (1) Hammer knives Type 06 (2) Pivoting universal knives Type 08 (3) Articulated hammer knives Type 09L (4) Maintenance and storage...
  • Page 55 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Check cutting tools before each use in order to: • ensure shredding quality. • guarantee safety in use. • avoid risk of damaging the fixing elements. Replace cutting tools in the following cases: - Damaged cutting tools: •...
  • Page 56 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Replacing knives and pallet knives Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine KUHN parts. Replace self-locking nuts after each removal operation: Torque: 10.5 daN m (77.4 lbf ft). From the transport position: - Uncouple PTO shaft on machine side.
  • Page 57 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER • Fit the knives according to the direction of travel of the machine. • Check that there is still 1 to 2 mm (0.04’’ - 0.08’’) play between the pair of knives and the supports. - Checking the balance: •...
  • Page 58 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Adjusting the tension: - Remove the 3 nuts (2). - Remove screw ((3)). - Remove side gearbox (1). Replace belts, if proper tension can no longer be obtained. Always replace the complete belt set if one of them is damaged.

  • Page 59: Storage

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER - Reinstall side gearbox 1. - Reinstall bolts 2: • Torque: 2,5 daN m (18 lbf ft). - Reinstall the 2 nuts (3): • Torque: 2,5 daN m (18 lbf ft). 4. Storage At the end of each season - Clean the machine thoroughly: •...

  • Page 60: Machine Recycling

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER At the start of each season - Re-read the operators' manual. - Check that the machine is greased. - Check all the knives and fixings, and replace if necessary. - Check that all nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened. - Retension V-belts.

  • Page 61: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Remedy A) Breakage or excessive wear Replace worn or damaged parts. of knives or hammer knives. Clean and grease pivot points. Excessive vibrations. Knife hammer knife Check weight of knives and jamming on the pivot point.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Appendix 1. Calculating the load on an axle When coupling a tool to the front and rear 3-point lift linkage, the maximum authorized payload must not be exceeded. The load on the tractor front axle must always represent 20 % of the tractor unladen weight. Prior to use, check that these conditions are satisfied by making this calculation or by weighing the tractor-machine unit Define the total weight, axle loads, tyre...
  • Page 63 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Rear tool or front-rear combination: 1) Calculation of the minimum front ballast weight M1 minimum M2 x (c+d) - T1 x b + 0.2 x T x b minimum Write the minimal additional weight in the chart. Front tool: 2) Calculation of the minimum rear ballast weight M2 minimum...
  • Page 64 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Table: Actual value obtained Value authorized Double value of the by calculation according to authorized capacity operator's manual per tyre (2 tyres) Minimum front/rear ballasting kg ≤ Total weight kg ≤ kg ≤ Load on front axle kg ≤...
  • Page 65 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Determining the machine weight (M2) and the position of its centre of gravity (d) If the data required to calculate the total weight, axle loads and minimum ballasting are not supplied, use the following method. Tractor only: - T1: Load on front axle.
  • Page 66 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER - T: Axle loads. • Tractor only. Appendix...
  • Page 67 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Rear tool or front-rear combination: If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross Combined Weight Rating in accordance with the countrie's legislation, empty the hopper to travel on public roads. In any case, we recommend to travel on public roads with empty hoppers and tanks. - Measure dimension (b).

  • Page 68: Limited Warranty

    Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER $Limited warranty Limited warranty...
  • Page 69 Shredders BKE 280-305 SUPER Limited warranty...

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