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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER ALTOR 11050 STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER - MIXER TURBOMEL 11050 PLEASE READ CARREFULY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE A7310164 0 02-99...
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Page 2: Message To The User
DEAR OWNER, In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvements. 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. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it. -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the undersigned KUHN AUDUREAU S.A. B.P. 19, 85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE (FRANCE) hereby declare that the machine described hereafter : Type : N° : conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of European Council Directive 89/392/ EEC of 14 June 1989 amended by Directive 91/368/EEC of 20 June 1991. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
- using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories as designated by the manufactu- rer. ALTOR 11050 and TURBOMEL 11050 silage loader/distributor/straw blower/mixer wagons must only be used, serviced and repaired by skilled persons who are familiar with the characteristics and operating modes of the machine. - Page 5 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 6 18. Never leave the driver’s position while the tractor is running. 19. You should always adapt your speed and driving to the track, road or land. Avoid sudden changes of direction in all circumstances. 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.
- Page 7 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 8 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 rpm. 18.
- Page 9 SERVICING 1. BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICING OR REPAIR WORK OR WHEN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, THE PTO MUST BE DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF, THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE MACHINE RESTING ON THE GROUND. 2.
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Page 10: 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. Read the labels, as well as the instructions contained in the user manual, with the operator of the machine. -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS MESSAGE TO THE USER Declaration of Conformity Safety Instructions Safety Labels Lighting Equipment TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS STARTING UP Hitching Adjusting the Tow Bar Adjusting the Position of the Controls Transmission Hydraulic and Electrical Connections Preliminary Checks No-Load Tests Unhitching MACHINE OPERATION... -
Page 12: Lighting Equipment
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ALTOR 11050 N.B. This equipment is fitted as standard on the machine in accordance with current legislation. The equipment includes: - 1 RH tail light (A) (photo 1) - 1 LH tail light (B) (photo 1) - 2 reflective triangles (C) (photo 1) -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ALTOR 11050 Semi-mounted straw blower/distributor. Distribution system with hydraulic drive. ITEM DEFINITION 11050STD (w/o chassis) 11050I (w/ chassis) Overall width 2.43 2.43 Overall length, machine on ground 6.57 6.57 Overall height, machine on ground 2.74 2.85 Min. loading height 2.64... - Page 16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TURBOMEL 11050 Semi-mounted straw blower/mixer/distributor. Distribution system with hydraulic drive. ITEM DEFINITION 11050STD (w/o chassis) 11050I (w/ chassis) Overall width 2.43 2.43 Overall length, machine on ground 6.57 6.57 Overall height, machine on ground Cover folded 2.79 2.90 Cover unfolded 3.34 3.46...
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Page 18: Description Of The Controls
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS CHANGING TURBINE SPEED (ALL TYPES OF CONTROL) The turbine speed is changed by means of a remote control unit and cable (Fig.1). This unit is either mounted on the left- hand side of the lever support if a remote control cable is used, or on an independent support in the case of an electric control unit. - Page 19 ELECTRIC CONTROL RAISING/LOWERING THE CHUTE First lever from the left. Push the lever to the left to point the chute upwards. Push the lever to the right to point the chute downwards. ADJUSTING THE CHUTE SPEED The distributor is equipped with two flow limiters (A). Tighten the adjustment screw to reduce the speed of chute movement.
- Page 20 REMOTE CONTROL CABLES RAISING/LOWERING THE CHUTE First lever from the left. Push the lever to point the chute upwards. Pull the lever to point the chute downwards. ADJUSTING THE CHUTE SPEED The distributor is equipped with two flow limiters (A). Tighten the adjustment screw to reduce the speed of chute movement.
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Page 22: 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 23 Figure 1 6 HEIGHT ADJUSTEMENTS 2 POSITIONS 3 HEIGHTS 180° ROTATION Figure 2 Figure 3...
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Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Hydraulic And Electrical 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 27: Preliminary Checks
PRELIMINARY CHECKS . Hydraulic and electrical connections. Make sure that the pressure and return hoses are properly connected . Machine securely hitched to tractor . No loose components . Hydraulic hoses . Chain tension. . Choice of fan speed. . Drive shaft length. . -
Page 28: 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 29: Mixing
2) MIXING (TURBOMEL 11050 only) 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 rpm. Set the beater bar speed (high or low). -
Page 30: Transport
3) 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 31 - For even spreading, the bale must remain in permanent contact with the beater bar without over- jamming it. Raise the machine slightly at the rear to prevent the bale from being thrown back by the rotation of the beater bar (refer to the tow bar adjustments in “Starting Up”). - Product output is adjusted by: .
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Page 32: Optional Equipment
OPTIONS The machines are designed to take the optional equipment shown in the table below. OPTIONS ALTOR 11050 TURBOMEL 11050 Mixer hopper Hopper electronic proportioning device Weight indicator or programming unit Free wheel transmission with hopper without hopper Free wheel homokinetic transmission... -
Page 33: Mixing Hopper And Electronic Proportioning Device
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 34: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICING OR REPAIR WORK OR WHEN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, YOU MUST SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, LAY THE MACHINE DOWN, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY AND WAIT FOR THE MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STANDSTILL. -
Page 35: Beater Bar Drive Chain Tension
BEATER BAR DRIVE CHAIN TENSION To be checked every 100 hours. If the sag exceeds 15 mm, tighten up the chains. To do this, tighten the tension device (1) until the correct chain tension is obtained. Beware, always leave at least 5 mm of sag. OIL CHANGE AND LEVEL CHECK The oil needs to be changed in: . - Page 36 2 - Draining and Filling the Reduction Gear Unit Fill (see Figure 2) Grease nipple Draining: Graisseur - Place a container under the reduction gear unit and, with a 19 mm wrench, remove the hydraulic motor which acts as a plug. Filling: - Refit the hydraulic motor (replace the gasket if necessary).
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Page 37: Storage
STORAGE If the machine is not to be used for a long period, prepare it for storage : - Clean the body (inside, outside and underside), arm, grab and cover with a jet spray. Remove any product build-up. If necessary, repaint any surface in danger of rusting. Grease the underbody. When using a pressure washer, beware of sensitive components (ram joints, electrical connections, etc.). -
Page 38: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TURBOMEL 11050 - ALTOR 11050 FREQUENCY OPERATION REF. CHECK POINT After 1 hour Wheel bolts 17/18 Cover joint Beater bar bearing Head and base of chute cylinder After 50 hours, Head and base of shutter cylinder then every... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Mixing difficulties Impossible to fold/unfold cover Hydraulic problem . Ask your dealer to check the hydraulic (Turbomel) pressure (200 bar) and the pump flow (50 l/min.). Impossible to switch shutter to Electrical problem . - Page 41 PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Turbine rattling when Overload clutch . Gradually engage the PTO to a PTO engaged slipping intermittently suitable speed. If your machine is equipped with a free wheel transmission and your tractor with a hydraulic PTO clutch, refer to your dealer (problem with progressive clutch rate irrespective of tractor engine speed).
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Page 43: General Conditions Of Warranty
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY KUHN-AUDUREAU S.A., B.P. 19, 85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE, FRANCE (hereinafter referred to as the Company) hereby certifies in accordance with the provisions stated below to each original purchaser of new equipment manufactured by Kuhn-Audureau that said equipment is, at the time of delivery to the user, guaranteed against all construction faults and manufacturing defects, provided that the equipment in question is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions contained in the accompanying manual. -
Page 44: Altor
The warranty is subject to strict compliance with the following provisions: - Commissioning of the equipment by the dealer in accordance with our instructions. - 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 45 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. OUR SAFETY RULES AND ADVICE ARE NOT RESTRICTIVE.
- Page 46 KUHN-AUDUREAU BP 19 F - 85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE (FRANCE) TEL (33) 2 51 41 47 00 FAX (33) 2 51 41 30 41 As it is our policy to make constant improvements to our products, the characteristics contained in this manual, which are correct on the date of publication, may be changed at any time without notice or contestation.
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