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- Page 1 KEENAN MechFiber345 MechFiber365 Effective from models MF345H100 & MF365H100 MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SECTION CONTENTS PAGE PART I (Service & Maintenance) Introduction Warning Notes Warning Signs Operating Principles Weighing Chopping / Mixing Feeding Out Maintenance Safety Precautions Safety Weighing System Operation Set-Up Hitch Height Adjustment Mixer Wagon Capacity Loading & Mixing Operating the KEENAN MechFiber Mixer Wagon Operating the KEENAN Bale Processor Specific Instructions for Bale Processor Models Washing and Chopping Root Crops... - Page 3 11.8 VFC Door Parts 11.9 VFC Door Indicator Parts 11.10 Driveline Parts 11.11 Rotor & Paddle Parts 11.12 Auger Parts 11.13 Body Sealing Parts 11.14 Body Blade Parts 11.15 Bale Processor Parts 11.16 Axle Parts 11.17 Ancillary Parts Troubleshooting 12.1 General Troubleshooting 12.2 Weighing Troubleshooting...
- Page 4 PART I (Service & Maintenance) MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016...
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Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction KEENAN MechFiber Mixer Wagon and KEENAN MechFiber Bale Processor Thank you for purchasing a KEENAN product. The KEENAN MechFiber Mixer Wagon is a TMR feeder with a difference. The original KEENAN mixer wagon became a market leader due to its reliability and durability, founded on simplicity, fast efficient mixing and feed out and low horsepower requirements. -
Page 6: Warning Notes
2. Warning Notes Please read this manual carefully before operating your new machine, paying particular attention to the warning notes, explained here. There are 3 different types of notes, as follows: WARNING: Texts with this symbol contain safety information. They warn you of serious dangers, possibly involving accident or injury. CAUTION: Texts with this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of damage to your KEENAN MechFiber Mixer Wagon. -
Page 7: Warning Signs
3. Warning Signs Read the operators Danger of flying Stay clear of sharp Do not open or remove manual before objects. safety guards while the blades. Keep a safe distance machine is connected to using the machine. from the machine. the tractor. -
Page 8: Operating Principles
4. Operating Principles The KEENAN MechFiber Mixer Wagon’s main operating functions are weighing, chopping/mixing and feeding out. WEIGHING The KEENAN MechFiber Mixer Wagon’s electronic weighing system allows the exact quantity of individual materials to be loaded into the mixing chamber for accurate rationing. Individual loads can be weighed or successive loads accumulated to give total weight of feed. -
Page 9: Feeding Out
FEEDING OUT During mixing, the mixing chamber is separated from the feed out chamber by a Variable Feed Control (VFC) or guillotine door, thus ensuring complete mixing. The feed out chamber contains an auger which runs the entire length of the machine. When chopping/mixing is complete, the feed out tray should be set to the required position, and the VFC door dropped, allowing the material to be swept up by the paddles and pushed onto the auger –... -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS KEENAN mixer wagons have been designed to reduce risk to a minimum. However, as with any machine, careful observation of safety procedures is necessary to prevent accidents. See inside for further details on each section. If you have any further questions please contact your local KEENAN centre for advice. - Page 11 The following safety points are general guidelines. Given the wide variety of possible operating conditions other safety risks may exist which are not captured in the list over. a) Always park the mixer wagon on level ground and apply the handbrake when not in use.
- Page 12 o) Load only from the side indicated – see figure 7 (auger chamber side), using suitable equipment. p) Standing level with or above the machine in order to load manually is not permitted. Loading should only be carried out with suitable equipment. q) Regularly inspect all chains (at least weekly), sprockets and moving parts for wear and check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
- Page 13 50 kg of straw and allow the machine to mix before unloading in the normal manner. Note that when mixing soda grain, the maximum gross load that can be mixed in the KEENAN MechFiber345 is 5,000 kg and for the KEENAN MechFiber365 is 6,000 kg.
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Page 14: Weighing System
6. Weighing System The weighing system is designed to be simple to operate, accurate and robust. It consists of four load cells connected to a weigh box unit (readout box) at the front of the machine. The system uses 12 volt DC power from the tractor, or battery if fitted. The weigh box unit can be rotated for visibility during loading and from the tractor cab, but should be folded out of the line of the tractor wheel for road work. -
Page 15: Operation
7. Operation The simplicity of the KEENAN MechFiber Mixer Wagon design is reflected in its low power requirement. The power required varies, depending on the mix used, the dry matter, and the amount of chopping required. If a tractor is at its limit during mixing, this will translate into extra strain on moving parts as there will be surges in power as the engine recovers during certain periods of the mix. - Page 16 Hydraulic and brake hoses Operation Colour VFC Door Red & yellow Feed-out Tray Blue Bale Processor Creel Green Brakes White Beet-grid Black Table 1: Hydraulic and brake hoses Note: A: The design life of hydraulic hoses is subject to the level of wear and tear/usage and also factors like harsh climate.
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Page 17: Hitch Height Adjustment
7.2. HITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 hitch has been designed to allow for a number of various hitch height options with same components used, the hitch height is normally selected for the application and set at the factory per the options below. The main standard hitch assembly is a bolt on assembly and once the main setting is completed at the factory, it may also be adjusted on farm by moving the assembly up or down within the bolt holes, or turning the complete hitch over, as it is suitable to operate... -
Page 18: Mixer Wagon Capacity
MIXER WAGON CAPACITY Due to the diversity of the materials available for feeding and the KEENAN MechFiber’s ability to incorporate a wide range of feed types into the ration the capacity of the machine will vary. Ensure that overloading is avoided at all times as mix quality will be seriously affected and potential machine damage may result. -
Page 19: Loading & Mixing
LOADING & MIXING Note: The unique tumbling action of the machine is what carries out the mixing. If the machine is overloaded or loaded in an incorrect order, or insufficient time is allowed for proper chopping, this tumbling action will not take place correctly. In addition to reducing mix quality, it increases the horsepower requirements and reduces the life of the machine. -
Page 20: Operating The Keenan Mechfiber Mixer Wagon
OPERATING THE KEENAN MECHFIBER MIXER WAGON LOADING THE KEENAN MECHFIBER MIXER WAGON GENERAL • Park on level ground. • Ensure the variable feed control door (VFC) (guillotine door) is closed. • Do not start PTO when VFC door is open. LOADING AND MIXING SEQUENCE •... -
Page 21: Operating The Keenan Bale Processor
OPERATING THE KEENAN BALE PROCESSOR LOADING THE KEENAN BALE PROCESSOR GENERAL • Park on level ground. • Ensure variable feed control door (VFC) is closed. • Do not start PTO when VFC door is open. LOADING AND MIXING SEQUENCE • Set paddles running at 6-8 RPM for all bale types. -
Page 22: Specific Instructions For Bale Processor Models
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR BALE PROCESSOR MODELS The creel should be raised before loading bales. The bale (round bales) should always be loaded in the centre of the machine so that it gets the maximum agitation from the 6 paddles and the full effect of the rings. The bale should be gently lowered in the centre of the machine onto the tines. -
Page 23: Washing And Chopping Root Crops
WASHING AND CHOPPING ROOT CROPS With the machine stopped add the root material to be washed and chopped. Ensure that there are no stones or foreign objects hidden in the roots. Add water at approximately 300 kg (650 pounds) per tonne of material to be chopped. Rotate the machine for 1-2 minutes at 6-8 rpm. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Each week check the condition of the chain tension arms and adjust as required. There are two chains used on the KEENAN MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 models. The primary drive chain (ASA120) drives the idler shaft and the auger shaft from the input shaft (see figure 9) MechFiber345 &... -
Page 25: Oil Level
and the secondary chain (ASA160SH) drives the rotor. Both chains are tensioned by spring assemblies on the slack side of the chain. Primary Drive Chain ASA120 Links 92 (inc. joiner) Pitch (mm) 38.1 Pitch (inches) 1.5” Chain length (mm) 3,505 Chain length (inches) Rotor drive chain ASA 160... -
Page 26: Chain Tensioning
Figure 9: MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Oil Level CHAIN TENSIONING With use, the drive chains will extend slightly over time. To compensate for this, all KEENAN MechFiber machines are fitted with a tensioner mechanism on the slack side of the chain. The Primary Chain Tensioner comprises of a linear tension arm which is held in position with a lower connecting arm. - Page 27 1. Setting Tension on Primary Chain The Primary Chain Preload tension is set by adjusting the upper spring seat above the tensioner arm. The spring assembly is fitted with an adjustment indicator which uses the upper edge of the spring as its marker. When it aligns with the green or “OK” portion of the decal then the tension is set correct and does not require adjustment.
- Page 28 The upper spring seat is an internally threaded sleeve which sits on guide shaft. It has a shoulder for the spring to seat against and a hexagon section at the top for adjustment. A similar sized hexagon nut is used to lock the seat in position. To adjust first remove the 2 wrenches from their storage location on the front right face of the drive system reduction gearbox.
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Page 29: Greasing
GREASING The KEENAN MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 are fitted with a 13-port central greasing manifold as standard, located at the right side of the machine, inside front cover. It allows greasing of all the inaccessible grease points of the drive system of the machine from that one location. - Page 30 Grease point 16 VFC door ram top pin (rear) see figure 10.2 Grease point 17 VFC door ram lower pin (rear) see figure 10.2 Grease point 18 VFC door ram lower pin (front) see figure 10.2 VFC Door - Check the VFC door is able to move freely each day and grease as appropriate.
- Page 31 Figure 10.2: Rear bearings & VFC Door pivot grease points Figure 10.3: Single axle chassis grease points MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016...
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Page 32: Blade Maintenance
Figure 10.4: Tandem axle chassis grease points MAINTENANCE OF BLADES Blade Sharpening and/or Replacement, it is recommended that only KEENAN Trained and/or qualified maintenance personnel should perform this task. Blades need to be kept sharp. Blunt blades will increase power requirements. Sharpening must be done without taking the temper from the blades (without overheating). - Page 33 4: Check that the operation of the creel both up and down, is smooth and unobstructed. 5: Check the creel rubber is in place, undamaged and lowering and raising with the creel. Note: The creel rubber is fitted to prevent material sitting on the top knife of the machine, preventing a build up of material getting under the creel and damaging it as it is lowered.
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Page 34: Shear Bolts
Figure 12: Bale Processor tine to top knife setting SHEAR BOLTS The following are the recommended shear bolts to be used with the KEENAN MechFiber345 & MechFiber365. Machine type PTO Shaft Shear Bolt Colour Code 540rpm input M10 x 60 x 8.8 1000rpm input M8 x 55 x 4.6... -
Page 35: Nuts & Bolts
NUTS AND BOLTS After the first day, and regularly thereafter, inspect wheel nuts and tandem axle U- bolts (where fitted). After the first week, and each week thereafter, check all nuts and bolts, including bearing nuts, for tightness. General Torque U-Bolt Diameter (mm) Tightening Torque (Nm) Stud/Bolt type... -
Page 36: Wheels
8.10 WHEELS Each year lever off the hub cap, remove the split pin and castle nut and remove the hub. Check seals, bearings, brake shoes, springs, studs, and all other internal parts. Replace worn parts, re-grease and refit. Note: When re-fitting the wheels, tighten the castle nut until resistance is felt (do not over tighten). Release the castle nut 1/6 of a revolution, check for movement in the hub, and if none, re-fit the split pin. -
Page 37: Side & Stub Feedout Elevator (Where Fitted)
8.12 SIDE & STUB FEEDOUT ELEVATOR (WHERE FITTED) An elevator system requires regular maintenance in order to achieve optimum performance. Every week the elevator needs to be checked to make sure that the belt is running straight and not wearing unevenly on one side. If the belt is not running straight then adjust the tension by adjusting the tensioner nut on the side and run again to check. -
Page 38: Axle Maintenance
8.13 Axle Maintenance Tightening and retightening wheel nuts The following points should be followed for tightening and retightening of wheel nuts: 1. Impact wrenches should not be used as the impact torque maybe excessive. 2. Wheel nuts should be tightened diagonally every time in conjunction with a torque wrench. -
Page 39: Maintenance Checklist
9. Maintenance Checklist Daily Cleaning: Clean all old feed from around the body to prevent corrosion and damage to paint. VFC door: Before using the machine, check that the door opens and shuts fully and operates smoothly. Wheel nuts: Check torque settings. Oil Sump: Check the oil level and replenish with Total/Finol Chainac MP oil as required. -
Page 40: Specifications
Yearly (end of season) Drive System: Open oil bath drain bung and drain off existing oil. Wash off all dirt and old oil, using paraffin, then dry. Refill bath with new oil to required level (see section 8.2) and run machine for 5-10 minutes to ensure all chains have been lubricated. - Page 41 PART II (Spare Parts) MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016...
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Page 42: Parts List
11. Parts List 11.1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS Item Description Hydraulic feed-out tray hose assembly – 5502mm 702106 702106 704916 704916 Tractor to VFC door hydraulic hose assembly 705807 705807 Tractor to T-Connector hydraulic hose assembly 705808 705810 T-Connector to VFC door hydraulic hose assembly 701510 701513 VFC Door Ram to VFC door Ram hydraulic hose... -
Page 43: Chassis Parts
11.2 CHASSIS PARTS MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016... - Page 44 Item Description FP170-001-0097 FP170-001-0097 Hitch Eye Assembly 701952 701952 385/65 R 22.5 Wheel & Tyre assembly 703934 703934 385/55 R 22.5 Wheel & Tyre assembly 704570 704570 305/55 R 22.5 Wheel & Tyre assembly 702879 702879 285/70 R 19.5 Wheel & Tyre assembly 703860 703860 445/65 R 22.5 Wheel &...
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Page 45: Front Cover Parts
11.3 FRONT COVER PARTS MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016... - Page 46 Item Description FP200-038-0033 Right Side Cover Assembly 2 FP200-037-0085 Left Side Cover Assembly 2 FP200-002-0137 Front panel curved rain channel assembly - top section FP200-002-0099 Front panel rain channel assembly - right side FP200-002-0100 Front panel rain channel assembly - left side FP200-048-0233 Centre Channel Curved Fibreglass FP200-048-0230...
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Page 47: Standard Feedout Tray Parts
11.4 STANDARD FEEDOUT TRAY PARTS MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016... - Page 48 Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-006-0429 Feed Out Shroud Front Side Plate Assembly FP160-006-0430 Feed Out Shroud Rear Side Plate Assembly FP160-006-0432 Feed Out Shroud Top Plate FP160-006-0088 Hinge Bracket, Feed Out Door RHS FP160-006-0087 Hinge Bracket, Feed Out Door LHS FP160-006-0090 Feed Out Door Assembly FP160-006-0123...
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Page 49: Fold Down Tray Options
11.5 FOLD DOWN TRAY PARTS (OE Option) MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016... - Page 50 MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016...
- Page 51 Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-006-0417 Fold Down Tray Shelf Assembly FP170-006-0182 Fold Down Tray Hinge Bar Assembly FP170-006-0191 Fold Down Tray Assembly & Rubber FP160-006-0044 Fold Down Tray Mounting Plate Assembly FP170-006-0162 Fold Down Tray Inner Link Arm Assembly FP200-006-0340 Fold Down Tray Outer Link Arm Assembly 6”...
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Page 52: Rear Parts
11.6 REAR PARTS Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-013-0001 Viewing ladder FP160-001-0326 Bumper bar mounting arm assembly FP200-001-0324 Bumper bar 706006 Rear LED Light cluster (Right Side) 706005 Rear LED Light cluster (Left Side) 705879 LED Licence Plate Light 702294 UCF X18 90mm Bearing Assembly 700842 UCF X14 70mm Bearing Assembly 701274... -
Page 53: Weighing System Parts
11.7 WEIGHING SYSTEM Item: P/N: Qty: Description: 703353 Weight display box EF102-115 Weight display box pivot arm FP380-037-0082 Weight display box mounting bracket 704140 Weigh cell - 2 1/2" dia - 5.2m cable (DG 969-0076) Weigh cell - 2 1/2" dia – 10.7m cable (DG 969-0077) 704141 EF201-12 Weighbar bracket assembly... -
Page 54: Vfc Door Parts
11.8 VFC DOOR PARTS Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-010-0001 FP200-010-0102 VFC Door Plate FP160-010-0006 FP160-010-0006 VFC Door rear ram bracket assembly FP160-010-0005 FP160-010-0005 VFC Door rear ram bracket assembly 701591 701591 VFC Door Lower Ram Pin Assembly FP160-010-0015 FP160-010-0015 VFC door front end guide collar wear washer FP160-010-0014 FP160-010-0014 VFC door front end guide collar... -
Page 55: Vfc Door Indicator Parts
11.9 VFC DOOR INDICATOR PARTS Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP280-010-0022 VFC door indicator wire rope assembly (2970mm) FP300-010-0011 VFC door indicator cover FP300-010-0013 VFC door indicator cover 703625 8" Expansion spring, 22mm OD, 2mm wire diameter RD8010-61 VFC door indicator slider assembly 701559 Pulley Wheel - 50mm OD x 20mm thick FP280-006-0179... -
Page 56: Driveline Parts
11.10 DRIVELINE PARTS MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016... - Page 57 MechFiber345 & MechFiber365 Operator’s Manual Revision A.01 11 Nov 2016...
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- Page 59 Description FP200-048-0142 Chain drive reduction gearbox assembly brace plate FP200-048-0271 Rotor front bearing carrier cover plate assembly FP160-009-0025 Bearing Assy, 70mm, 516 Taper Lock, Flange Mount FP200-048-0159 Front auger bearing mounting plate assembly FP200-048-0219 MF345/365 drive system reduction gearbox assembly 2 FP200-048-0188 Drive chain oil collector tray mounting bracket FP200-048-0182...
- Page 60 Item Description 705828 Oil Level window FP280-037-0200 Oil sump drain plug FP280-037-0249 Oil sump drain plug seal washer FP280-037-0202 Oil sump drain plug seal FP200-048-0220 MF345/365 drive system reduction gearbox assembly 1 FP280-048-0723 90mm taper lock bearing assembly complete (steel housing) FP200-048-0138 Drive system reduction gearbox rear cover plate FP200-048-0144...
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Page 61: Rotor & Paddle Parts
Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-007-0049 FP200-007-0114 Rotor assembly FP200-008-0002 FP170-008-0003 Front Paddle Assembly FP200-008-0003 FP170-008-0002 Rear Paddle Assembly 702288 702289 Paddle rubber (Front) 702290 702287 Paddle rubber (Rear) FP140-008-0009 FP140-008-0009 Paddle rubber retainer FP200-008-0010 Paddle rubber retainer 700732 700732 56/78 M16 flat washer 700283 700283... -
Page 62: Auger Parts
11.12 AUGER PARTS Item: P/N: Qty: Description: 700297 700297 M20 x 65mm Bolts FP160-009-0026 FP160-009-0026 23-tooth ASA120 auger driven sprocket FP160-009-0024 FP160-009-0024 Auger stub shaft assembly (forged) 700305 700305 M20 Locknuts FP280-009-0070 FP280-009-0070 Auger Seal Rubber FP280-002-055 FP280-002-055 Auger Seal Retainer FP200-009-0031 Auger Assembly Table 21: Auger Assembly... -
Page 63: Body Sealing Parts
11.13 BODY SEALING PARTS Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP140-004-0003 FP200-004-0028 VFC door inner seal retainer VFC Door inner rubber seal – 5005mm 701290 701293 FP280-010-009 FP280-010-009 VFC door front and rear end retainer 704876 704876 VFC door front and rear end seal 704880 VFC door outer end seal rubber FP140-006-0022... -
Page 64: Body Blade Parts
11.14 BODY BLADE PARTS Item: P/N: Qty: Description: 701518 701518 Top Knife Blade - 990mm Long Top Knife Blade - 990mm Long – Deep Serrations 704229 704229 703955 703955 24/28* Body Blade - 5mm thick Body Blade – 6.25mm thick 703957 703957 24/28*... -
Page 65: Bale Processor Parts
11.15 BALE PROCESSOR PARTS Series I Bale Processor Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-045-0083 FP280-045-0056 Bale Processor Creel Curved Plate Assembly FP280-045-017 same as 345 Bale Processor Creel Guide Arm same as 345 FP160-045-0088 Creel End Cover Plate FP160-045-0003 same as 345 Bale Processor End Creel Assembly (Rear) same as 345 700733... - Page 66 Series III Bale Processor Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-045-0083 FP280-045-0056 Curved creel panel assembly complete FP200-045-0143 same as 345 9/11 Tine bracket assembly (weld on) same as 345 FP140-045-0005 Apron rail & stud assembly 703943 same as 345 9/11 Rubber buffer, 75mm OD. M12 x 13mm deep thread 704925 same as 345 Bale Handler Hydraulic Hose Kit (Complete)
- Page 67 Item: P/N: Qty: Description: As Req’d FP140-045-0019 same as 345 Spacer Plate, 3mm, for Bale Handler Bracket same as 345 700247 10/11 M12 x 30mm setscrew 700730 same as 345 10/11 M12 Flat washer 700266 same as 345 10/11 M12 Locknut 700732 same as 345 M16 Flat washer...
- Page 68 Series III Bale Processor Creel Kicker Item: P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-045-0071 Bale handler creel kicker arm assembly 1 FP160-045-0136 Bale Handler creel kicker spring kit FP100-006-0021 Feed out tray mechanical adjuster roller pivot bush 700262 M12 x 75 Bolt 700730 M12 Washer 700266 M12 Locknut...
- Page 69 Tine Bracket & Tine Arm Assemblies Item: P/N: Qty: Description: See Bale Handler Parts List same as 345 9/11 Bale Processor Tine Assembly for specific tine reference same as 345 705947 18/22 Delrin Bush 703943 same as 345 9/11 Rubber Buffer 75mm O.D. 701129 same as 345 9/11...
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Page 70: Axle Parts
11.16 AXLE Figure 18: Typical Axle (Exploded View) Axle Types Axle Application MechFiber 345 MechFiber 365 MechFiber 345/365 Axle Spec. HS12A1-00 EUR1410 414S EF1058/EF1050 Axle Type Straight Straight/Cranked Tandem Bogie Axle Width (mm) 2100 2250/2400 2200 Brake Type/Dimensions Series S, 420 x 180 414S, 406 x 140 408E, 400 x 80 (Type/Dia. -
Page 71: Ancillary Parts
11.17 ANCILLARY PARTS PTO Shaft P/N: Qty: Description: PTO, T60 Shaft, 1-3/8” Z6 x 1-3/8” Z6. M10 x 6.8 Shear Bolt 700616 Planetary Gearbox P/N: Qty: Description: FP160-031-0017 Planetary Gearbox Complete Kit FP160-031-0020 Planetary Gearbox Complete Kit (High Hitch) Grease Fittings P/N: Qty: Description:... -
Page 72: Troubleshooting
12. Troubleshooting 12.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: SOLUTION: 1. Weighing display won’t work properly check section 12.2 on weighing. 2. VFC door does not move Check hydraulic hoses and that valves are open. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Check ram condition and pins are secure. insufficient hydraulic pressure –... - Page 73 9. Horsepower requirement is too high Check body blades and top knife sharpness. Machine overloaded. Bale Processor tines may be set too low. 10. Machine is not chopping Blades blunt. Not enough material in body - not heavy enough – Try adding more material or in case of hay/straw add water or a fork of silage to weigh it down.
- Page 74 17: Blockage at top knife On non-Bale Processor models, load smaller sections of material into machine On Bale Processor models check tine height settings Ensure all feed materials are free from foreign objects before loading into machine In the unlikely event of a large blockage occurring which prevents the machine from restarting using the tractor, it may be necessary to enter the mixing chamber to manually clear the blockage.
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Page 75: Weighing Troubleshooting
12.2 WEIGHING TROUBLESHOOTING KEENAN troubleshooting tips on weighing If you experience problems in the operation of the Weighing System, read through this Troubleshooting section first before contacting KEENAN Service. Reading Drifting If the reading on the weigh box is drifting or does not stay steady, the most likely cause of the problem is dampness/moisture in or around the weigh box or cables. -
Page 76: Warranty
13. Warranty 13.1 KEENAN WARRANTY POLICY Alltech Farming Solutions Limited, trading as “KEENAN”, (“the Company”) shall undertake to correct by repair or replacement only at the Company‘s option, any defect of material or workmanship, which occurs in any of its products as listed herein within the following warranty period. -
Page 77: C. Declaration Of Conformity/Ce Certification
Irish Courts. 13.2 PRODUCT CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS Due to our policy of continuous improvement, Alltech Farming Solutions Ltd reserve the right to make changes in design, to add improvements or to otherwise modify any of its products without incurring any obligation on products previously supplied. -
Page 78: Contact Details
+353 (0) 59 9771200 Fax: +353 (0) 59 9771227 Email: info@keenansystem.com Website: www.keenansystem.com UK Office Alltech Farming Solutions (UK) Limited (KEENAN) Tel. Administration: 0800 587 3296 24 hr Service: 0800 587 3296 Fax: 0844 358 3880 Website: www.keenansystem.com French Office KEENAN France SARL, Z.A.
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