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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER ALTOR 7560 STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER - MIXER ATHENOR 7560 PLEASE READ CARREFULY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE A7310229 2 10-00...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The KUHN machine that you have just purchased has undergone a full range of inspections throughout the manufacturing process. If you should encounter a fault in spite of all the care given to the manufac- ture of your machine, please contact your dealer who will solve the problem with the assistance of our after-sales service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS MESSAGE TO THE USER ___________________________________ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________ SAFETY LABELS __________________________________________ LIGHTING EQUIPMENT _____________________________________ DESCRIPTION OF THE ALTOR 7560 AND ATHENOR 7560 _________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________ DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS __________________________ _________________________________________ Remote control cables Electrical controls __________________________________________________ STARTING UP... -
Page 4: Message To The User
KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Your KUHN dealer will instruct you on the general operation of your machine. He wants you to get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise regarding the operation of the KUHN machine. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators. DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE ALTOR 7560 and ATHENOR 7560 silage loader/distributor/straw blower/mixer wagons must only be used for the jobs for which they have been designed. - Loading of silage from silos, loading of round or rectangular bales, transport, mixing by recycling, distribution of forage and straw blowing for bedding down. - Page 6 GENERAL POINTS 1. In addition to the instructions contained in this manual, comply with safety and accident prevention legislation. 2. Warnings affixed to the machine provide indications on safety measures to be applied and help to avoid accidents. 3. When driving on public roads, follow the Highway Code in your country. 4.
- Page 7 20. Beware! Before operating the loading device (arm and grab), unfolding the cover or raising the body, make sure that there can be no accidental contact with a power line. 21. Beware! Never stand by the delivery chute while the machine is in operation. 22.
- Page 8 HITCHING 1. On hitching or unhitching the machine from the tractor, put the hydraulic lift control lever in such a position that the lift cannot be activated accidentally. 2. Beware! There is a risk of crushing and shearing in the three-point lifting zone. 3.
- Page 9 15. When the universal drive shaft has been disconnected from the tractor PTO, refit the protective cap. 16. Any damaged PTO and universal drive shaft guards must be replaced immediately. 17. Beware! Only use the machine with a PTO speed of 540 min 18.
- Page 10 9. Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer. Only use KUHN original spare parts. 10. Before carrying out any electrical welding work on the tractor or towed machine, disconnect the cables from the alternator and battery.
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Page 12: Safety Labels
LABELS RELATING TO SAFETY Adhesive labels have been placed on your machine as represented below. Their object is to contribute to your safety and to that of others as well as to the correct operation of the machine. Read their contents and check their location. - Page 13 BEFORE COMMISSIONING THE MACHINE, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THE RULES OF SAFETY ALWAYS KEEP YOUR HAND AWAY FROM THE CRUSHING AREA UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS ARE AT A COMPLETE STANDSTILL BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE, SWITCH OFF THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED...
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Page 14: Lighting Equipment
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ALTOR 7560 – ATHENOR 7560 Lighting equipment is fitted as standard on the machines in accordance with current legislation. The equipment includes: - 1 LH tail light (A) (Photo 1) - 1 RH tail light (B) (Photo 1) - Page 15 NOTES...
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Page 16: Description Of The Altor 7560 And Athenor 7560
DESCRIPTION OF THE ALTOR 7560 AND ATHENOR 7560... - Page 17 1 - BODY 2 - WHEEL 3 - AXLE 4 - PARKING BRAKE 5 - DELIVERY CHUTE 6 - PARKING STAND 7 - TOW BAR 8 - CONTROL UNIT 9 - PLATFORM 10 - PLATFORM CONTROLS 11 - INSPECTION FLAP 12 - RECYCLING CHUTE on ATHENOR 7560 13 - COVER on ATHENOR 7560 14 - GRAB RAM...
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ALTOR 7560 Semi-mounted silage loader, straw blower and distributor with hydraulic axle. ITEM DEFINITION ALTOR 7560 Overall width 2.38 Overall length, machine on ground 4.89 Overall height, machine on ground 2.14 Cover folded 2.30 Cover unfolded 2.55 Max. height requirement Machine on ground 4.82... - Page 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ATHENOR 7560 Semi-mounted silage loader, straw blower, mixer and distributor with hydraulic axle. ITEM DEFINITION ATHENOR 7560 Overall width 2.38 Overall length, machine on ground 4.89 Overall height, machine on ground 2.30 Cover folded 2.30 Cover unfolded 2.55 Max.
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Page 22: Description Of The Controls
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL CABLES Beware! The control inscriptions are the same on the ALTOR 7560 and the ATHENOR 7560. Some of the controls cannot therefore be used on the ALTOR 7560. Functions F and G differ according to the option chosen:... - Page 23 RAISING / LOWERING THE MACHINE BODY Lever A Push the lever to lower the body. Pull the lever to raise the body. RAISING / LOWERING THE DELIVERY CHUTE Lever A Push lever A to the left to point the chute upwards. Push lever A to the right to point the chute downwards.
- Page 24 ADJUSTING THE CONVEYOR SPEED Knob D Turn the knob clockwise to increase the conveyor speed. Turn the knob anticlockwise to reduce the conveyor speed. CONVEYOR AND BEATER BAR OPERATION Lever switch E Push the switch to the left to run the conveyor and beater bar forwards. Push the switch to the right to run the conveyor and beater bar in reverse.
- Page 25 ADJUSTING THE DELIVERY CHUTE SPEED The speed of chute movement is adjusted by two flow limiters (1) on the distributor outlet. To adjust, unlock the limiters (Allen key n° 2) then select the speed by turning the knobs. Tighten the knob to reduce the speed of chute movement.
- Page 26 PLATFORM CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL CABLES) The following controls are available on the platform: Raising and lowering the arm: left-hand lever Push the lever to raise the arm. Pull the lever to lower the arm. Raising and lowering the machine body: middle lever Push the lever to lower the body.
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Page 27: Electrical Controls
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS MAIN CONTROLS A – Starting Up the Unit When the switch is pointing to the left, the controls are inactive. When the switch is pointing to the right, the controls are active (in this case, the switch lights up). B –... - Page 28 E - Raising/Lowering the Delivery Chute and Opening/Closing the Grab Push the lever up to open the grab out. Pull the lever down to draw the grab in. Push the lever to the left to raise the chute. Push the lever to the right to lower the chute. F - Rotating the Optional Mixing Auger When the switch is pointing to the right, the mixing auger is at a standstill.
- Page 29 PLATFORM CONTROLS 1 - Raising/Lowering the Arm and Machine Body Push the lever up to raise the arm. Pull the lever down to lower the arm. Push the lever to the left to lower the body. Push the lever to the right to raise the body. 2 - Opening/Closing the Grab Push the lever up to open the grab out.
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Page 30: Starting Up
STARTING UP HITCHING Before hitching the machine, make sure that there is sufficient ballast on the front axle of the tractor. Ballast should be added to the special supports according to the tractor manufacturer’s instructions. The front axle load must be not be less than 20% of the unladen tractor weight. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Position Of The Controls
ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE CONTROLS Remote control cables There are two types of control unit mounting: . Mounting the unit on the machine. This is designed for mounting the control unit when the machine is uncoupled from the tractor. . -
Page 32: Transmission
TRANSMISSION Working Parts (PTO and universal drive shafts) Carefully read the instructions supplied with the transmission. Only use universal drive shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer. The PTO and universal drive shaft guards must always be fitted and in good condition. Make sure that there is correct tube overlap on the universal drive shafts, both in the working position and the transport position. -
Page 33: Connections
UNIVERSAL DRIVE - At maximum extension, there must be a tube overlap of A = 330 mm (Fig. 4). Fig. 4 Fig. 5 - At maximum overlap (with the drive shaft compressed), there must be a safety gap of B = 20 mm to prevent the tubes striking the jaws (Fig. - Page 34 - The hydraulic connection to the tractor may be made in one of three ways: 1. Single-acting distributor pressure and direct return to tank. 2. Double-acting distributor pressure and return to second orifice of the same distributor (beware of direction of oil flow) 3.
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Page 35: Dropping The Recycling Chute
DROPPING THE RECYCLING CHUTE (ON ATHENOR 7560 ONLY) The recycling chute can be dropped as standard. This allows 20 cm to be gained on the overall height. To drop the recycling chute: - Unscrew the two knobs (1). - Lift the handle (2) to tilt the chute. PRELIMINARY CHECKS . -
Page 36: No-Load Tests
NO-LOAD TESTS Do not stand in the working area of the machine. Before starting up, the user must familiarise himself with the machine’s operating controls and their respective functions. Once work has begun, it will be too late. Before starting up the machine, check around the machine (beware of children!). - Page 37 NOTES...
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Page 38: Machine Operation
MACHINE OPERATION Read carefully before starting up the machine. The machine must be used by one person only. Before starting up the machine and beginning work, check around the machine (beware of children!). Make sure that you have sufficient visibility. Keep people away from the danger area of the machine. -
Page 39: Loading Bales
* Loading (Fig. 2) 1. Lower the machine. It should rest on its ground plate at the front and on its shoe at the rear. 2. Start up the hydraulic circuit on the tractor and bring up to nominal speed. 3. -
Page 40: Mixing
3. MIXING - When loading, begin with fibrous products, then add the minerals and finally the silage. Beware, the addition of fibrous products (straw, hay, etc.) leads to an increase in volume after recycling. - Set the turbine speed to 270 min - Put the grab into position using the marker (1) on the gauge (Fig. -
Page 41: Transport
4. TRANSPORT It is strictly prohibited to use the machine to carry persons or animals whilst in operation or transit. Observe the maximum vehicle gauge for transport on public roads. Before entering public roads, make sure that all guards and signalling devices required by law are fitted and working properly. - Page 42 * Silage distribution - The turbine should be set to 270 min - Engage the tractor PTO. - Start up the tractor hydraulics and bring up to nominal speed. - Position the chute so that the silage is correctly channelled towards the floor or a manger. - Release the grab slightly to ensure that the product is not packed too tightly.
- Page 43 * Bale distribution - The fan should be set to 540 min - Engage the tractor PTO. - Start up the tractor hydraulics and bring up to nominal speed. - Position the chute so that the straw is projected where required. - For even spreading, the bale must remain in permanent contact with the beater bar without over- jamming it with the claw.
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Page 44: Using The Optional Swivel Chute
6. USING THE OPTIONAL SWIVEL CHUTE ATHENOR recycling machines equipped with a swivel chute have a valve located under the machine’s platform (photo 1). This valve allows the recycling cover to be moved. When it is open, the cover and shutter switch to the recycling position. - Page 45 Note: Should the turbine or beater bar become jammed, use the hook mounted inside the housing on the left-hand side of the machine (see photo below) to pull out the jammed product at the distribution chute or beater bar, then use a lever to ensure that the turbine can rotate freely.
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Page 46: Options
OPTIONS The following options are available for the ALTOR 7560 and ATHENOR 7560: - Hydraulic unit - Programmable weighing unit - Electric controls - Free wheel homokinetic transmission - Swivel chute - Electronic proportioning device - Mixing hopper The optional hydraulic unit, electric controls, swivel chute, mixing hopper and programmable weighing unit are factory-mounted only. -
Page 47: Hydraulic Unit
HYDRAULIC UNIT Hydraulic unit designed to provide sufficient hydraulic power to ensure correct machine operation. DESCRIPTION - Auxiliary hydraulic unit - Driven by tractor PTO - 38 cm³ pump - 70 litre tank with filter and level gauge - Circuit protected by valve calibrated to 180 bar - Recommended oil: Shell Hydrau PW (ISO 46 type) OPERATION - Before starting up a machine equipped with a hydraulic unit, check the oil level in the tank. - Page 48 MAINTENANCE - Comply with the safety instructions relating to machine maintenance. - Periodically check the oil level in the tank. The oil level should not be below the top 1/3 of the dipstick. - Change the hydraulic oil after the first 500 hours of work. We recommend an ISO 46 type hydraulic oil.
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Page 49: Programmable Weighing Unit
PROGRAMMABLE WEIGHING UNIT Device to determine the weight of the animal feed ration. Please read the manual supplied with the weighing unit carefully. FREE WHEEL PTO SHAFT Please consult the safety instructions relating to the universal PTO shaft. See section on “Starting Up”. -
Page 50: Maintenance
Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer. Only use KUHN spare parts. Before carrying out any electrical welding work on the tractor or towed machine, disconnect the cables from the alternator and battery. -
Page 51: Conveyor Chain Tension
CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION To be checked every 100 hours. If the sag exceeds 150 mm, tighten up the chains. To tighten the chains : - Open the door (1) with the two levers (2) (Photo 1). - Loosen the check nuts (3) with a 30 mm wrench (Photo 2). - Tighten the assembly with the nuts (4) using a 30 mm wrench. -
Page 52: Storage
BEATER BAR DRIVE CHAIN TENSION - To be checked every 100 hours. If the sag exceeds 15 mm, tighten up the chains (Photo 3). - Loosen the check nut (1). - Tighten the tension device (2) until the correct tension is obtained. - Tighten the check nut (1). -
Page 53: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beware! The schedule indicated below has been calculated for normal conditions of use. If the working conditions prove more difficult, grease more often. Every After Every Every After Every Every 2000 After 1500 hours 1 hour hours hours hours hours hours hours or every year Tighten wheel bolts (270 N.m) Tighten drawbar eyebolts... -
Page 54: Oil Change And Level Check
OIL CHANGE AND LEVEL CHECK The oil needs to be changed in: . the gearbox . the conveyor reduction gear unit. 1 - Draining and filling the gearbox (see Figure 1) Fill plug Draining: - Remove the fill plug (17 mm wrench). - Place a container under the drain hole and remove the drain plug (17 mm wrench). - Page 55 NOTES...
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Page 56: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Loading difficulties Insufficient tailgate power Hydraulic problem . Check that the hydraulic connection between the tractor and the machine is correct (pressure and return). . Ask your dealer to check the hydraulic pressure (180 bars) and the pump flow flow (30 l/min.). - Page 57 P RO BL EM S P O S S IBL E CAUS ES W HAT T O DO Distrib u tio n d ifficu ltie s Im pos s ible to dis tribute: Turbine jam m ed . S witc h off the trac tor engine and .
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Page 59: Warranty
Kuhn-Audureau warranty but by the respective manufacturer’s warranty. - Claims relating to such parts will be handled in the same way as if they were Kuhn-Audureau parts. However compensation will depend on the warranty agreement of the manufacturer concerned, insofar as the latter acknowledges the validity of the claim. - Page 60 - Return of the warranty certificate duly signed by the dealer and user on commissioning. - Claims shall only be made on a Kuhn-Audureau claim form and sent by the dealer to the Company within a period of one month of the date of the incident.
- Page 61 THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE LABOUR CODE . The manufacturer declines all responsibility should use of the equipment not comply with the recommendations contained in this manual. . The user shall observe health and safety rules and Agricultural Insurance Fund recommendations. .
- Page 62 All apparatus in the KUHN-AUDUREAU range comply with the standards of the French Ministry of Labour laid down in decree n° 86594 of 14 March 1986 and the departmental order of 14 March 1986.
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