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H E D E N S T E D G R U P P E N A / S USERS MANUAL Read and understand this Users Manual before operating the machine F E E D E R Vejlevej 15, DK-8722 Hedensted Tlf.
1. Precautions Instruction in safe use of the feeding machine IMPORTANT! WARNING! WARNING! READ THE MANUAL CARBON MONOXID HOT PARTS It is very important to read this manual in Dangerous carbon monoxide from Hot parts can cause serious burns. order to avoid dangerous situations. the exhaust can cause serious sickness, faint and death.
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1.1. Education • Read the instructions carefully. You ought to have knowledge to operation grips and correct use of the equipment. • Do not let children or persons, who have no knowledge of the instructions, use the feeding machine. The law can state an age limit for persons, who can use the feeding machine. •...
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1.3. Operation • Do not let the engine run in small closed rooms, where dangerous carbon monoxide can mount up. • WARNING: Inhaling carbon monoxide can cause poisoning and possible death. • Do not use the machine in places with inflammable dust or explosive gases or where the exhaust can get in touch with flammable material.
2. Operation controls The position of the operation parts Feeder 900/1200 Feeding pedal. Revcounter and hour meter. Speeder (hand). Speeder (food) pedal. Ignition switch. Regulation of water. Regulation af speed for feed pump. Handle for setting of seat. Inspection glass for water tank.
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2.1. Feed pedal Feeding pedal is placed outer right on the machine. The pedal must be activated every time you pump out feed. Feeding pedal 2.2. Hour meter and revolution counter. The hour meter indicates how many hours the machine has operated. If this instrument stops working, repair it immediately, or else there is no indication of time for changing oil and so on.
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2.4. Speed (food) pedal. Speed (food) pedal is placed on the right side, between the feed pedal and the central bracket. Speed (food) pedal 2.5. Ignition switch. The key activates the ignition switch. The ignition switch has 3 steps 1. Ignition 2.
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2.7. Regulation of speed on feed pump. The feed pump regulator adjusts the circulation speed for the feed pump, so that more or less feed can be pumped out at regular intervals. You will find the indication for adjustment under the regulators.
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2.11. Driving pedal. The driving pedal is placed on the left outer side of the machine. Notice: The pedal must be activated carefully, since the speed of the machine is proportional with the effect on the pedal. Furthermore the driving will be more pleasant, when you operate the pedal with gentle movements.
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2.14. Switch for screw in feed container. Start of feed screw pull the knob up. Stop of feed screw press the knob down. Switch screw. 2.15. Water temperature. Light indicator. Temperature meter IMPORTANT!! Keep an eye on the temperature. If the indicator lights STOP the machine IMMEDIATELY.
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2.17. Speed and direction selector. Change of running direction: Forward push the handle forward. Reverse pull the handle back. Change of speed: Low speed pull the handle against the wheel. High speed push the handle away from the wheel. Speed and direction selector. 2.18.
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2.20. Air filter. Air filter Change of filter insert. Remove end cover and pull out insert. Air filter. 2.21. Light indicator. Light indicators 1. Oil lamp (must switch off after app. 2 seconds – if not turn off the engine immediately) 2.
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2.23. Fuse box. The fuse box is placed behind a plate under the wheel. By changing fuses (Never replace the earlier fuse with a bigger fuse). Fuse box. 2.24. Particle filter for oil cooler. Placed on the right side of the machine over wheel.
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2.26. Accumulator. The accumulator is placed behind the right for wheel. Always keep the accumulator clean on top, otherwise a discharge of the accumulator can happen. Accumulator...
3. Precautions before start. 3.1. Oil level engine. The oil level ought to be checked before start, every time you use the machine. The machine has to be placed horizontal, when you check the oil. Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off with a cloth, put it back, redraw the oil dipstick and read the oil level.
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You can read the amount of fuel by looking down into the filler cap. Feeder 900/1200 engines use ordinary diesel oil. Normally diesel oil is frost-proofed to about – 21° C, but during strong frost, paraffin is made in diesel oil.
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3.4. Air filter. Keep the air filter clean. A dirty and clogged air filter lowers the effect of the engine and increases the fuel consumption and the wear on the engine. Cleaning/change of air filer. Remove the wingnut in the end of the air filter house, and pull out the filter.
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3.7. Accumulator. • Check that the acid level is about 10 mm over the plates. Refill with distilled water if the acid level is too low. Too high acid level can cause that the acid runs over and causes corrode damages on the machine. SMOKING FORBIDDEN! The accumulator gives off explosive gas.
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3.8. Tyre pressure. • Check that the tyre pressure is correct, an incorrect tyre pressure can make the machine unstable and the maneuver quality will be unpredictable. Max. 65 PSI Lawn tyre (std.) nr.:474765. Wheel complete 7,00x12...
4. Driving/feeding 4.1. Start of engine. Put the throttle hand lever in center position, then turn the ignition key until the lamps light, check that all lamps light, then turn and keep the ignition lock in next position until the preheating lamp turns off, then turn the ignition lock entirely to the right and the engine starts.
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We will advise you not to drive fast in curves, especially with a filled up feed container. The machine will have a strong tendency to tip over, since the center of gravity for the machine is pretty high with a filled container.
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food joint, since you only have to keep the feed pedal down, when you feed, instead of tapping the pedal each time to make a portion of feed. EXTRA EQUIPMENT Feed computer. Individual feeding read the bar code at the mink cages and thereby decides the amount of feed that the concerned mink must have.
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4.5. Parking. When you park the machine be aware of even an easily sloping foundation can make the machine run, with danger of the machine running out on a road or causing other damages. Always park on a horizontal foundation and remove the key. Never park on a sloping foundation, the machine will run!
5. Maintenance. 5.1. Maintenance schedule: Feeder 900/1200. OPERATION ↓ 2500 5000 OPERATIONHOURS → for every x.driven hour Check Hydraulic oil level and leaks Engine oil level Water pump Oil lamp Acid level on accumulator Belt tightening Engine rack Exhaust Filter (sponge) in air filter box...
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5.2. Engine oil- and oil filter change, Feeder 900/1200. 1. Put a suitable container under the engine, and remove the drain plug. Notice that there are approx. 6-7 liters of oil. WARNING! The engine oil can be very hot. Mount the drain plug again, when there is no more oil.
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5.3. Cleaning/change of air filter You clean the filter by pulling it out and knock it gently against the floor, so that the loose dirt falls of. 5.4. Hydraulic oil and hydraulic filter change. 1. Put a suitable container under the hydraulic tank, and remove the drain plug.
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5.5. Greasing. For every 100-operation hour you have to grease the swivel joints. There are lubrication nipples on: Frontmost and hindmost cylinder - eye. In every center of rotation between Front / Bach wagon You can use ordinary high-pressure grease. The chain that pulls the feed screw has to be greased with chain oil/grease...
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5.6. Upkeeping cleaning. Check the air admission in front and on the side, they have to be completely free of wool, dirt etc. Lift of both filters and clean them inside also, remove possible dirt that sits respectively on the water cooler and the oil cooler. IMPORTANT! Do not use water or high pressure to clean this, since the engine can possible be damaged by the water, and the air...
6. Trouble shooting schedule. Troubles Possible reason • Wrong fuel. The engine cannot start • Air in the fuel pump. • Empty fuel tank. • Too big piston clearance. • Clogged air filter. The engine starts, but stops again • Air in the fuel pump. •...
8. Tecnical data. 8.1. HG Feeder 900/1200.. Dimensions and weight 1200 Width 860 mm 860 mm. Length 3250 mm 3550 mm. Height 1590 mm 1590 mm. Unloaded weight 900 kg 900 kg. Engine Kubota V1305 30 hk. ( 22,4 kW) 30 hk.
10. Guarantee regulations. Guarantee period The manufacturer of this machine gives guarantee in 12 month (max. 1000 operating hours). The guarantee period starts at the delivery date. The guarantee covers: - Components which have to be exchanged or repaired because of material – or manufacture defects.
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