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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JN012BGB C
Shredders
JN012BGB C
- English - 11-2009

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL JN012BGB C Shredders JN012BGB C - English - 11-2009...

  • Page 3: Dear Owner

    BKE150-180-210-230-250 $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 BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Contents Dear Owner ........................1 Contents .........................2 Identification of the machine..................4 2 position rigid linkage ........................4 Linkage with hydraulic offset ......................5 Model identification plate ........................6 Optional equipment..........................6 Safety..........................7 Description of symbols used in this document................7 Safety instructions ...........................8 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............16 Road safety equipment and recommendations................20...
  • Page 5 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Instructions for work ....................35 Putting the machine into work position ..................35 Adjustments in working position....................36 Machine use............................ 38 Optional equipment ..................... 40 Skids..............................40 Double skinned plate ........................43 Maintenance and storage.................... 44 Cleaning the machine ........................44 Frequency chart ..........................

  • Page 6: Identification Of The Machine

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Identification of the machine 1. 2 position rigid linkage Front view Rear view Identification of the machine...

  • Page 7: Linkage With Hydraulic Offset

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 2. Linkage with hydraulic offset Front view Rear view Identification of the machine...

  • Page 8: Model Identification Plate

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 3. Model identification plate Please write below the type and serial number of the machine. This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders. Type: Serial no.: 4. Optional equipment Kit no. 1556829: Skids (BKE 150-250).

  • Page 9: Safety

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $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 10: 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 11 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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.). Ensure that all operating controls (ropes, cables, rods, etc) are placed so as they cannot be operated unintentionally and cause damage or injury.
  • Page 12 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 13 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 14 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 15 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 16 For your own safety and for correct machine operation, only use original manufacturer parts. It is strongly recommended to have your machine serviced by Kuhn your dealer after each season, especially cutting elements and their fastening devices. Projection of stones and foreign objects For driver safety, always use a tractor equipped with a cab.
  • Page 17 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 18: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 3. Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals Safety...
  • Page 19 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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...
  • Page 20 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Moving elements (5) Do not open or remove guards when the engine is running. Support wheels (6) At work, the support wheels must rest on the ground. During manoeuvres, raise the machine to lift the wheels off the ground.
  • Page 21 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Hazard: high-pressure fluids (10) Beware of escaping fluids 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.

  • Page 22: Road Safety Equipment And Recommendations

    4. Road safety equipment and recommendations The road safety equipment is mounted in 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.

  • Page 23: Machine Specifications

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Machine specifications 1. Description and glossary Three-point hitch coupler Belt guard Hitch pins Parking stand PTO shaft support Central gearbox Side drive shaft Roller (Compulsory equipment) Semi-pivoting wheels 10 : Skids (Compulsory equipment) (Optional equipment) Machine specifications...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 2. Technical specifications Coupling device Type 2 position rigid linkage or Hydraulic offset Category 1 or 2 1 or 2 350 mm 450 mm 455 mm 455 mm Lateral offset (1’2’’) (1’6’’) (1’6’’) (1’6’’) mm (1’6’’) 1531 mm...

  • Page 25: Required Equipment

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 3. Required equipment Rear support unit Semi-pivoting wheels. Kit no. 1556936 (BKE 150) The semi-pivoting wheels are recommended for work in wet conditions. Roller Kit no. 1556849 (BKE 150) Kit no. 1556850 (BKE 180) Kit no. 1556842 (BKE 210) Kit no.
  • Page 26 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Coupling the machine 2 possibilities: Fixed headstock. Headstock with hydraulic offset. Machine specifications...

  • Page 27: Sound Levels

    "Agricultural machinery - Self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted and trailed - Common safety recommendations" Weighted equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level at the driver's seat (closed cabin) L (A) eq: - BKE150: 83.5 dB(A). - BKE180: 85.0 dB(A). - BKE210: 85.0 dB(A). - BKE230: 86.0 dB(A).

  • Page 28: Putting Into Service

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Putting into service 1. Coupling and uncoupling Description of coupling elements - A PTO shaft 1 3/8’’ - 6 splines (1). - A category 1 and 2 three point hitch coupler (BKE 150). - Attachment configuration category 2 (BKE 180-210- 230-250).
  • Page 29 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Preparing the machine Rigid attachment The attachment is factory fitted in central position. When lifting this equipment, use appropriate lift straps, chains or any other equipment, in perfect working order, complying with safety standards in force for this type of equipment,...
  • Page 30 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Coupling the machine - Lower the tractor three-point linkage. - Place the lower links as close as possible under the hitch pins. - Attach the lower links to the hitch pins (1). - Secure with lynch pins. - Attach top link (2).
  • Page 31 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 32 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 To avoid serious accidents, the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided. Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole (1) on machine side. Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard.
  • Page 33 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Length of the top link Fixed headstock Adjust the height of the lift linkage and the length of the top link until the machine is horizontal or only slightly higher at the front. Adjust the length of the top link in order to place the hitch pin in the middle of the oblong hole.
  • Page 34 - BKE150: 470 kg (1039 lb). - BKE180: 580 kg (1279 lb). - BKE210: 660 kg (1455 lb).

  • Page 35: Instructions For Transport

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $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 36: Conformity With The Road Regulations

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 37: Instructions For Work

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $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 38: Adjustments In Working Position

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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.
  • Page 39 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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): • Torque: 13.5 daN m (99 lbf ft).

  • Page 40: Machine Use

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 3. Machine use Before shredding: Keep all persons and animals away from the machine danger zone. If using a tractor with a cab that is not sound- proofed or pressurized, the operator must use individual protection equipment: Ear protections, if the noise exceeds normal exposure limits.
  • Page 41 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Using the offset Fixed headstock - See section: ’’Preparing the machine’’. Headstock with hydraulic offset - Slightly lift the machine off the ground using the tractor lift linkage. - Activate offset cylinder to offset the machine sideways by 455 mm (1’6’’) or put the machine in line with regards to the tractor.

  • Page 42: Optional Equipment

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Optional equipment 1. Skids Kit no. 1556829 (BKE 150-250) Use skids on irregular grounds, they ensure a steady working height and prevent contact between the shredding tools and the ground. Replace the support roller or semi-pivoting wheels with 2 support skids.
  • Page 43 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Remove bracket (3): - Remove original bolts and nuts (1). - Remove nut (2). - Insert screws (1). - Reinstall washers and nuts (1). - Position skid in holes corresponding to the required adjustment. - Insert screw (2).
  • Page 44 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 When a roller is fitted: Remove the roller (1): - Remove nuts and washers (2). - Remove bolts (2). - Proceed the same way on the other side. Remove bracket (3): - Remove original bolts and nuts (1).

  • Page 45: Double Skinned Plate

    - BKE150: 470 kg (1039 lb). - BKE180: 580 kg (1279 lb). - BKE210: 660 kg (1455 lb).

  • Page 46: Maintenance And Storage

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Maintenance and storage Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 1. Cleaning the machine Regularly clean the rotor and the machine inner panels.
  • Page 47 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 After the Every 250 After the Every 20 first 30 hours or first 3 Every 8 Every 50 hours hours of at the end hours of hours hours of the season - The wheel pins. - Roller removable bottoms.

  • Page 48: Lubrication

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 3. Lubrication The pictorials show the points to be greased. Clean grease nipples before greasing. Lubricate with SHELL multi-purpose grease grade NLGI2. PTO shaft Primary PTO shaft - Every 8 hours: • universal joints (1). - Every 20 hours: •...
  • Page 49 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Grease - The wheel pins (1). - Roller removable bottoms (1). - Hitch sliding tubes (2). Maintenance and storage...
  • Page 50 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Oil change Central gearbox Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The angle gearbox is lubricated with SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity grade 80W90 and API grade GL5.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 4. Maintenance Check Central gearbox oil level 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.
  • Page 52 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Cutting tools and their fixing elements Cutting tools: Universal knives (1) 6061201 - Part no. (2x) Hammer knives (2) - Part no. 6061900 Pallet for grass (3) - Part no. 6061709 Pivoting universal knives and Shackles (4) - Pivoting universal knives: (Part no. 6060012) - Shackles: (Part no.
  • Page 53 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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: • Very uneven ground can cause the knives to crack or warp.
  • Page 54 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 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 daN m (77.4 lbf ft). From the transport position: Uncouple PTO shaft on machine side.
  • Page 55 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Belt tension Check belt tension: After the first 3 hours of use. Every 8 hours. Checking the tension: Through the belt guard slot: - Apply a force of 35 N (1.6 lbf) on the belt: the belt should not deflect more than H = 7 mm (0.3’’).
  • Page 56 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Adjusting the tension: - Remove 2 bolts (2). - Remove the 2 nuts (3). - Remove belt guard (1). Replace belts, if proper tension can no longer be obtained: - BKE 150: 3 x Part no. J0019021. - BKE 180: 3 x Part no. JX001800.
  • Page 57 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Reinstall belt guard (1). - Reinstall bolts 2: • Torque: 5 daN m (37 lbf ft). - Reinstall the 2 nuts (3): • Torque: 5 daN m (37 lbf ft). Maintenance and storage...

  • Page 58: Storage

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 5. Storage At the end of each season Clean the machine thoroughly: - The rotor. - The inner panels. - Rotor housings. - Roller housings. Touch up any areas of damaged paintwork. Put the machine under cover in a dry place.
  • Page 59 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Trouble shooting guide Problem Cause Remedy - Breakage or excessive wear Replace worn or damaged of knives or hammer knives. parts. Excessive vibrations. Knife hammer knife Clean and grease pivot points. jamming on the pivot point. Check weight of knives and - Incorrect rotor balance.

  • Page 60: Limited Warranty

    Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 $Limited warranty Limited warranty...
  • Page 61 Shredders BKE150-180-210-230-250 Limited warranty...

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