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Rotary Harvesting Unit OPERATOR’S MANUAL 460 Rotary Harvesting Unit OMKM99164 ISSUE E9 (ENGLISH) CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
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Contents Page Page Loading with a Crane..........152 Predelivery Inspection Predelivery Checklist ........CLIST1 Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit Delivery Checklist .........CLIST1 Unpacking............201 AfterSale Checklist ........CLIST2 Remove Tensioner Strap ........201 Removing the Transport Pallet ......201 Identification View Align Drive Case (Rotary Harvesting Identification View..........001 Units for NEW HOLLAND Forage Harvesters Only) ..........202...
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Start of New Season...........701 Forage Harvester ...........456 Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with Specifications CLAAS Forage Harvester 860880 460 Rotary Harvesting Unit ........751 (Type 491) ............457 Declaration of Conformity ........751 Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with EU Declaration of Conformity ......752 CLAAS Forage Harvester 830900...
Predelivery Inspection Predelivery Checklist After the 460 rotary harvesting unit has been completely □ Shipping bracket removed (see also “Haulage” section). assembled, inspect it to be sure it is in good running order before delivering it to the customer. Check off each item □...
Predelivery Inspection AfterSale Checklist The following items should be checked on the new rotary □ If possible, run the rotary harvesting unit to see if it is harvesting unit at the start of the harvesting season. functioning properly. □ All screws and nuts have been tightened to specified □...
Replacement safety signs are available from your KEMPER dealer. Before you start working with the machine, learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Safety Observe Road Traffic Regulations Always observe local road traffic regulations when using public roads. FX,ROAD 1901MAY911/1 Use Safety Lights and Devices Prevent collisions with other road users. Slow moving tractors with implements or drawn equipment, as well as selfpropelled machines are especially dangerous on public roads.
Safety Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
Safety Keep Hands Away From Knives Never attempt to clear obstructions in front of or on harvesting unit unless main clutch is disengaged, engine shut off and key removed. Everyone must be clear of the forage harvester before starting the engine. FX,KNIFE 1921DEC901/1 Store Attachments Safely Stored attachments such as dual wheels, cage wheels,...
Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from powerdriven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure.
Safety Service Machines Safely Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, scarf, loose clothing, or necklace when you work near machine tools or moving parts. If these items were to get caught, severe injury could result. Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in moving parts.
Safety Transport with Harvesting Unit Installed Before driving forage harvester on public roads, harvesting unit must be raised and secured in the raised position. It must not, however, obstruct operator’s view of the road. ZX,HEADER676 1920JAN951/1 Ballasting for Safe Ground Contact Operating, steering and braking performance of forage harvester can be considerably affected by attachments which alter the center of gravity of the machine.
Dispose of Waste Properly If waste disposal is carried out improperly, this may damage the environment and ecological systems. Potentially harmful waste used with KEMPER equipment include such items as oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries. Use leakproof containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them.
Safety Decals Pictorial Safety Signs At several important places of this machine safety signs are affixed intended to signify potential danger. The hazard is identified by a pictorial in a warning triangle. An adjacent pictorial provides information how to avoid personal injury.
Safety Decals Rotary Harvesting Unit Stay clear of rotary harvesting unit to avoid personal injury. Arms, legs or loose clothing might become caught in the rotary harvesting unit when in operation. Always keep the required safety distance from the rotary harvesting unit.
Safety Decals Folding Area Stay clear of the folding area of the rotary harvesting unit. When folding or unfolding the rotary harvesting unit, ensure that no persons are standing within the folding area. Before folding or unfolding, ensure that all persons keep the required safety distance from the rotary harvesting unit.
Safety Decals Hydraulic System The hydraulic pressure must not exceed 21000 kPa (210 bar; 3046 psi). OUCC002,000283F 1916OCT071/1 Hanging Points Should the rotary harvesting unit be moved without attaching to the forage harvester, always use the hanging points. OUCC002,0002840 1916OCT071/1 104 070909 PN=19...
Haulage Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit for Haulage Install Tensioner Strap Install tensioner strap (A) to prevent the outer sections from lowering. A—Tensioner strap KM00321,000016F 1912JUN091/2 Swing Drive Case for Haulage (Rotary Harvesting Units for NEW HOLLAND Forage Harvesters Only) Before loading the unit, make it more compact by folding up the drive case (B).
Haulage Transport Pallet Always install the transport pallet (A) supplied with the rotary harvesting unit when hauling it on a flatbed carrier! After the transport pallet (A) has been installed the rotary harvesting unit is ready to be loaded with a forklift. CAUTION: Make sure that the forklift meets the weight requirements of the rotary harvesting unit (see Specifications).
Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit Unpacking As soon as packaging material is removed, check the unit for any damage that might have been incurred during transport. OUKM001,0000027 1901MAR051/1 Remove Tensioner Strap Remove tensioner strap (A). NOTE: Do NOT discard tensioner strap (A); hand it over to the customer.
Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit Align Drive Case (Rotary Harvesting Units for NEW HOLLAND Forage Harvesters Only) NOTE: The drive case (A) is folded up for transport. Before mounting the unit on the forage harvester, put the drive case into operating position. 1.
Installation on a CLAAS Forage Harvester Compatibility Chart (Forage Harvesters, out the steps included in Section Prepare Types 491, 492, 493 and 494) the Rotary Harvesting Unit. The rotary harvesting unit is prepared for installation on CAUTION: Before attaching the rotary the following CLAAS forage harvester types: harvesting unit to a forage harvester, carry Compatibility chart rotary harvesting unit/CLAAS forage harvester...
Installation on a CLAAS Forage Harvester Installation on the CLAAS Forage Harvester 1. Drive the forage harvester close to the rotary harvesting unit’s frame until attaching straps (A) protrude into mounting brackets (D) of the attaching frame. NOTE: Mounting brackets (D) may be installed in two different positions.
Installation on a CLAAS Forage Harvester Connect the Drive (Type 492) NOTE: A step guard (A) for the u.j. shaft is installed on the input transmission. After the rotary harvesting unit has been attached to the forage harvester, the universaljointed shaft for the drive must be installed.
Installation on a CLAAS Forage Harvester Connect the Drive (Types 493 and 494) 1. Remove claw clutch (A) from rotary harvesting unit drive completely. To do this, disassemble items 1 to 11. A—Claw clutch KM00321,000017A 1908JUN091/7 2. Screw threaded rod (B) into u.j. shaft, adjust to 147 mm (X) and counterlock with hex.
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Installation on a CLAAS Forage Harvester 3. First insert u.j. shaft into splined bushing (A) of rotary harvesting unit drive on the forage harvester. A—Splined bushing KM00321,000017A 1908JUN093/7 4. Secure u.j. shaft with bushing (A) and lock nut (B). A—Bushing B—Lock nut KM00321,000017A 1908JUN094/7 5.
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Installation on a CLAAS Forage Harvester 6. Engage locking screw (A) into groove of splined shaft. Make sure that u.j. shaft can no longer move. Tighten lock nut (B). A—Locking screw B—Lock nut KM00321,000017A 1908JUN096/7 7. Install guard (A) for u.j. shaft as shown. A—Guard for u.j.
Installation on NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Compatibility Chart (NEW HOLLAND and The rotary harvesting unit is prepared for installation on CASE Forage Harvesters) the following NEW HOLLAND and CASE forage harvester types: CAUTION: Before attaching the rotary harvesting unit to a forage harvester, carry out the steps included in Section Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit.
Installation on NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Installation on NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters 1. Slowly drive the forage harvester forward until mounting rail (A) lies in the attaching frame of the rotary harvesting unit. Then raise the front shield and engage the rotary harvesting unit.
Installation on NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Install Guards for U.J. Shaft on Forage Harvester Cover both splined shafts (A) and (B) with protective guard (D). Depending on which splined shaft is used (A or B) the cover plate (1) must be installed on the top or on the bottom of strap (2).
Installation on NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Connect Hydraulic Hoses Connect hydraulic hoses to the forage harvester. KM00321,0000180 1927MAY091/1 304 070909 PN=33...
Removal of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Detach the Rotary Harvesting Unit NOTE: Fold the rotary harvesting unit before setting it down. 1. Lower the rotary harvesting unit to the ground. 2. Shut off the forage harvester’s engine, remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake.
Transport Transport Information IMPORTANT: Observe the local regulations when driving the forage harvester on public roads. For driving on public roads, special farm headlights and warning lights may be installed on both sides of the forage harvester. Contact your dealer. IMPORTANT: The farm headlights must be installed with their lower edge approx.
Transport Accident Prevention When driving on public roads the entire area around the dividers must be covered with a protective guard (A). Protective guard (A), assembly sequence: 1. After the rotors have come to a complete stop, fold the side sections. 2.
Transport Lock/Unlock Tilt Frame CAUTION: Always lock the tilt frame to prevent unintended movement of the rotary harvesting unit when driving on public roads. The rotary harvesting unit must be completely folded up (transport position) when driving on public roads. In this position, the rotary harvesting unit is protected from pivoting by two chains (A).
Transport Driving on Public Road Before driving on public roads, the outer gatherer points (A) must be removed and stored into the brackets provided for accident prevention. Proceed as follows: 1. After the gathering drums have come to a complete standstill, fold up the side cutting units.
Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Method of Operating the Rotary Harvesting Unit A—Gatherer drum D—Rotating blade G—Feed teeth B—Gatherer points E—Lengthwise direction of crop H—Guides and scrapers C—Downcrop auger F— Feed drum I— Feed bar It makes no difference to the rotary harvesting unit how crop against the feed teeth (G) and so the stalks are it approaches the crop ...
Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Put Outer Dividers into Operating Position Before harvesting the outer dividers (A) must be put into operating position. Proceed as follows: 1. Remove dividers (A) from transport mountings. 2. Attach dividers (A) to the front of downcrop auger and tighten with pin (B).
Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Adjusting the Feed Bars NOTE: If the crop is short, set feed bar (A) low. Feed bars (A) force the cut crop inward and assure a better feed. The height of the feed bars can be altered in the field to suit the prevailing crop conditions.
HOLLAND Forage Harvester IMPORTANT: On forage harvesters equipped with infinitely variable lengthofcut adjustment HYDROLOC the drum speed of the KEMPER rotary harvesting unit must not exceed 33 rpm. This equals an input speed of 620 rpm max. at the drive case of the rotary harvesting unit.
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A—Drive shaft B—Drive shaft KM00321,000018A 1908JUN092/3 On the KEMPER rotary harvesting unit, 1st gear (A) and 2nd gear (B) are shifted directly at the drive case. IMPORTANT: Drum speed must not exceed 33 rpm. A—1. Gear B—2. Gear KM00321,000018A 1908JUN093/3...
2 speeds. See forage harvester Operator’s Manual for adjustments to the forage harvester. On the KEMPER rotary harvesting unit, 1st gear (A) and 2nd gear (B) are shifted directly at the drive case. A—1. Gear B—2. Gear KM00321,000018B 1908JUN091/1...
Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with CLAAS Cutterhead with 24 knives (type 491) Forage Harvester 860880 (Type 491) See table below to determine lengthofcut adjustment. II—Length of cut, II—Lever 1 (B) position III—Lever 2 (A) position IV—Rotary harvesting V—Gathering drum speed cutterhead with 24 knives...
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Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 20 knives (type 492) V—Rotary harvesting I—Length of cut, II—Lever 1 (B) III—Lever 2 (A) IV—Lever (C) V—Gathering drum cutterhead with position position position unit, gear speed 2x10 knives 5 mm slow slow 6.5 mm fast...
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Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 20 knives (type 493) III—Rotary harvesting I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Lengthofcut IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive speed harvester 2x10 knives 2x5 knives Gear Gear 7.3 mm 14.7 mm 8.5 mm 17.0 mm 9.7 mm 19.3 mm...
Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with CLAAS Cutterhead with 24 knives (type 494) Forage Harvester 930980 (Type 494) See tables below to determine lengthofcut adjustment. I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Lengthofcut III—Rotary harvesting IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive...
Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Clear Blockages the forage harvester’s engine, and wait until all moving parts have come to a stop. CAUTION: Risk of serious injury! Never attempt During harvesting, most blockages can be cleared by to clear blockages in the rotary harvesting unit briefly reversing the gathering drums.
Accessories Short Crop Dividers This kit is composed of short dividers which replace the large dividers. To significantly improve capabilities of the harvesting unit to harvest different row widths or thin stemmed crop, a special divider kit is available as an attachment. OUCC002,0002854 1923OCT071/1 501 070909...
Troubleshooting 460 Rotary Harvesting Unit shut off engine remove ignition key wait until all moving parts have come to a stop. CAUTION: Before carrying out adjustment or service work, ALWAYS: Symptom Problem Solution High power requirement despite Rotating blades are dull.
Lubrication and Maintenance Service Intervals IMPORTANT: Replace any damaged parts. Any screws that have worked loose must be CAUTION: Before making any adjustments or retightened to the proper torque. doing any service work, always: Switch the machine off Clean grease fittings before lubrication. Replace lost or ...
A 50% mixture of ethylene coolant in water provides coolant. freeze protection to 37°C (34°F). If protection at lower temperatures is required, consult your KEMPER dealer for recommendations. KM00321,0000196 1910JUN091/1 602...
The temperature limits and service intervals shown in Some lubricants may not be available in your location. this manual apply to both conventional and synthetic Consult your KEMPER dealer to obtain information and lubricants. recommendations. Rerefined base stock products may be used if the finished lubricant meets the performance requirements.
Lubrication and Maintenance At the Start of Every Harvesting Season—Spherical Collar Bolts The torques of the spherical collar bolts (A) must be checked prior to each harvesting season and adjusted where necessary. The torque setting is: A—Bolts Item Measurement Specification Spherical Collar Bolts Torque 200 N∙m (148 lbft)
Lubrication and Maintenance At the Start of Every Harvesting Season—Gearbox Mounting Flange Attaching Screws The torques of the flange screws (A) at gearbox mounting flanges of gathering drums must be retighten prior to each harvesting season and then retighten after 50 hours in service.
Lubrication and Maintenance General View of Drives and Oil Levels in the Rotary Harvesting Unit A—Drain screw D—Oil level plug 3— Feed drum, spur gear angle 6— CLAAS gear box 4.3 l (1.14 B—Oil fill plug 1— Feed rolls, spur gear angle drive (with a lifetime filling of US.
Lubrication and Maintenance After Every 10 Hours in Service • Check that all the screws are seated securely. • Clean the rotary harvesting unit. • Check all the drives for signs of leakage. See also ”Overview of Transmissions and Oil Levels at the Rotary Harvesting Unit”.
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Lubrication and Maintenance • Check all cleaners (A) and blade rotor segments (B) for signs of wear. • Clean all the clutches, dog clutches and u.j. shafts (see arrows). OUCC002,000282B 1915OCT073/3 608 070909 PN=59...
The cavity of the friction clutch (A) can be drained and refilled. This service work requires the friction clutch to be removed from the machine. Therefore it is advised to contact your KEMPER dealer to drain/refill the friction clutch. Specification Main drive friction clutch cavity—Capacity ............
After Each Harvesting Season • Clean the entire rotary harvesting unit pay particular from your KEMPER dealer, so that they can be installed attention to the depressions (A) in the feed rolls. in time for the next harvesting season.
4. Loosen screws (C) as far as the threads allow (without removing them completely). 5. Position cover (A) and install using screws (B). IMPORTANT: It is recommended to have the slip clutches checked once a year by the KEMPER dealer. KM00321,000019C 1912JUN092/2 652 070909 PN=63...
Maintenance Disassemble Slip Clutch If it is not possible to turn slip clutch by hand as explained under ”Relieving Pressure at the Slip Clutches on the Main Drive”, it has to be disassembled and cleaned for proper function. Proceed as follows: 1.
Maintenance Install New Rotating Blades A—Yellow blade C—Strap E—Cleaner (clockwise) B—Black blade D—Cleaner (counterclockwise) F— Strap 2. The blades are installed in the following order: 2 CAUTION: Before carrying out adjustment yellow (A), then 2 black (B). Remember to tighten the or service work, ALWAYS: straps (C).
Maintenance NOTE: Install cleaners (D) and (E) with their cutting edges pointing in the direction of cut. KM00321,000019D 1912JUN092/2 Checking the Drive for the DownCrop Auger The drive belt (A) for the downcrop auger is a crossedover Vbelt. It is guided by an adjustable guide roll (B).
Maintenance Check End Switches of Folding Mechanism After longer standstill periods the grease in the end switches can be clotted and the feed bars can be damaged if folding up the header. Therefore it is necessary to check the end switches on a regular basis. 1.
Maintenance Adjusting Cleaners Check adjustment and condition of the cleaners (A) frequently. Damaged or wrongly adjusted cleaners unnecessarily burden the drive and may cause malfunction of the rotary harvesting unit. Set cleaner (A) as close as possible to the cone of the scraper by loosening the screw (B).
• Check the rotary harvesting unit for damaged or worn parts and replace them as necessary. For more detailed checks, see your KEMPER dealer. • Touch up the paintwork if required, and clean the decals. KM00321,000019E 1912JUN091/1 Start of New Season •...
Specifications 460 Rotary Harvesting Unit ........................Drive system Oilbath transmission with safety clutch ............................Harvesting system 4 fast rotating blades For 6 widely spaced rows or 8 rows that are closer together ................................Weight 3000 kg (6614 lb) Dimensions ...............................
Specifications EU Declaration of Conformity Kemper GmbH & Co.KG Am Breul 48703 Stadtlohn, Germany The person referred to below hereby confirms that the product Machine type: Rotary harvesting unit Model: 460 complies with all relevant provisions and substantial requirements of the following directives:...
Serial Numbers Serial Number Plate of the Rotary Harvesting Unit A—Year of manufacture C—Product identification B—Type number D—Weight KM00321,00001A2 1912JUN091/1 Serial Number When ordering parts, always quote the rotary harvesting unit serial number. The serial number is on the plate at the lefthand side of the frame.
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Index Page Page Harvesting Before the start of the harvesting season............603, 605 Adjust scrapers............202 Checking the rotary harvesting unit ...... 4510 Alternative lubricants ..........603 Clear blockages .............4511 Attachment End of season service........... 6010 Short cut dividers ............ 501 Flow of crop ............
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Index Page Page Lengthwise direction of crop ........451 Safety relief valve (rotary harvesting units Rotating blade............451 for CLAAS forage harvesters only) ......401 Metric bolt and screw torque values ......651 Scraper adjustment ............ 656 Mixing lubricants............603 Serial number .............
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