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MechFiber350 and 370
KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator's Manual
KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370
Operator's Manual
Effective from model MF35K100 and MF37K100
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Revision D01 21 May 2019
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual MechFiber350 and 370 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Effective from model MF35K100 and MF37K100 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019 Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 2 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rear panel parts 11.11 Chassis parts 11.12 Bale handler parts 11.13 Axle parts 11.14 Ancillary parts Troubleshooting 12.1 General troubleshooting 12.2 Weighing troubleshooting Warranty EC declaration of conformity/CE certification Contact details KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 4: Part I (Service And Maintenance)

    Telephone numbers are listed on the back cover of this manual. The KEENAN MechFiber mixer wagon is the cornerstone of the KEENAN MechFiber System, delivering improved efficiency and profitability on the farm. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 5: Warning Notes

    E0, 833,558 USA: 5,967,433 Japan: Pending Canada: Pending Australia: 691418 New Zealand: 305943 South Africa: 96/3148 WARNING: Read the safety section (Section 5) before attempting to operate the machine. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 6: Warning Signs

    Danger of lines. or repair work on the entrapment. machine. Apply the Do not stand between the handbrake when tractor and mixer wagon while parked. in operation. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 7: Operating Principles

    If in doubt, consult your local KEENAN representative for the recommended safe operation of the machine to suit your particular application. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 8: Feeding Out

    It is therefore essential to routinely clean and wash down the feeder. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    BaleBlend Top knife Load bumper assembly Load bumper assembly Side panel Paddles Rotor Auger chamber Auger Feed-out door Feed-out tray VFC-door Body blades Figure 2: KEENAN MechFiber rear view KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 10 Before driving the tractor away from the mixer wagon, ensure that all hoses and cables are disconnected. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 11 Begin by fitting the first 500 mm of the guard from the rear of the machine. Then, as you enter, continue to fit the guard along the full length of the top knife. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 12 Note: When mixing soda grain, the maximum gross load that can be mixed in the KEENAN MechFiber350 is 5,000 kg and the maximum for the KEENAN MechFiber370 is 6,000 kg. The soda grain process can be completed using a KEENAN mixer, but before treatment on your farm, make sure you are adhering to local animal feed legislation and health and safety guidelines involving the treatment of grain.

  • Page 13: Weighing System

    The weigh box unit may vary from model to model and region to region. A separate manual is supplied for your weigh box unit, which you should refer to for specific operating instructions. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC READOUT BOX ARE CONTAINED IN A SEPARATE MANUAL. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 14: Operation

    The initial turning of the paddle rubbers against the side of the KEENAN MechFiber mixer wagon will generate noise, but this will decrease as the paddle rubbers become more pliable. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 15 [other than open-centre], contact the tractor agent. To alter closed-centre hydraulics, there is a plug available on request from KEENAN Service that can be fitted to the spool valve block.) Figure 5: Valve chest KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 16: Hitch Height Adjustment

    Tyre and or suspension deflection Figure 6.2: High hitch adjustment Figure 6.2: High hitch adjustment Height adjustment available here Clevis hitch eye Tyre and or suspension deflection Figure 6.3: Clevis hitch adjustment KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 17: Mixer Wagon Capacity

    • Tractor H.P. rating. Figure 7: Photograph illustrates a well-mixed ration, showing consistent fibre length and the integration of forages and grains. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 18: Loading And Mixing

    • The total amount of material to be chopped. • The density of the bale. Load this side only Load long fibres slowly onto paddles Figure 8: Loading the KEENAN MechFiber mixer wagon KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 19: Operating The Keenan Mechfiber Mixer Wagon

    Straw, hay Water, liquid feeds All at 6–8 RPM 1,400–1,600 RPM Minerals, concentrates, protein meals, pulps, cereal grains Grass silage Maize silage Table 2: Loading the KEENAN MechFiber mixer wagon KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 20: Operating The Keenan Bale Handler

    Straw, hay Water, liquid feeds All at 6–8 RPM 1,400–1,600 RPM Minerals, concentrates, protein meals, pulps, cereal grains Grass silage Maize silage Table 3: Loading the KEENAN MechFiber bale handler KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 21: Specific Instructions For Bale Handler Models

    KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 22: Washing And Chopping Root Crops

    PTO before turning out of the shed. CAUTION: Never open VFC-door before engaging PTO. Serious damage can occur when a sudden load is put on the auger. Disengage the PTO before turning corners. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    B: Do not use grease on the chains, as it is unsuitable for the application and will not allow lubrication of the vital internal parts of the chain. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 24 (See next section.) CAUTION: For the first month of ownership (i.e., during the chain bedding-in period), it is recommended to check chain tension daily. (See next section.) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 25: Chain Tensioning

    600–700 mm coil length. If the springs overstretch, they will need to be replaced. Figure 11: MechFiber 350 and 370 chain tensioning (showing springs fully stretched) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 26: Greasing

    Check that the VFC-door is able to move freely each day, and grease as appropriate. 4. PTO drive shaft Refer to PTO operator’s manual for greasing instructions and recommendations. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 27 Grease point A Grease point B Grease point D Grease point C Figure 12: Front grease points Grease point H Grease point G Figure 13: Rear grease points KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 28 Grease point L Grease point J Figure 14: VFC-door grease points Secondary drive chain tension arm grease point Primary drive chain tension arm grease point Figure 15: Tension arm grease points KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 29: Maintenance For Blades

    To prevent damage to this rubber, do not drop material on it from a height when loading material onto bale handler arms KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 30: Shear Bolts

    Bale handler tines Load bumper assembly Figure 17: MechFiber machine with bale handler attachment Shear bolts The following are the recommended shear bolts to be used with the KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370: Machine type Shaft Shear bolt MechFiber350 and 370 M10 x 65 x 8.8...

  • Page 31: Nuts And Bolts

    305/55 R 22.5 285/70 R 19.5 385/55 R 22.5 385/65 R 22.5 (8 stud) 385/65 R 22.5 (10 stud) 445/45 R 19.5 445/65 R 22.5 Table 7: Tyre pressure KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 32: Wheels

    Refer to the Rear Feed-Out Operator Manual Supplement for spare parts, maintenance and operation. Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Figure 18: Rear feed-out elevator greasing points KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 33: Side And Sub Feed-Out Elevator (Where Fitted)

    Grease point Grease point Grease point Figure 19: Side elevator greasing points Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Figure 19a: Stub elevator greasing points KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Checklist

    Oiler pipes: Check hoses for damage or leaks. Monthly Bale handler: Grease each tine pivot and check the tines for looseness. Tine buffer: Check for cracks, splits or degradation. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    2: MechFiber370 weight based on twin axle; for a single axle, remove approximately 800 kgs (1,763 lbs) and reduce payload to 6,500 kgs (14,326 lbs). 3: Weights may vary depending on exact specifications. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 36 PART II (Spare Parts) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 37: Parts List

    A4 flat document holder FP200-037-0064 Front cover hinge mount FP380-037-0057 Fiberglass hinge adjustment bracket 702111 M10 x 30 mm bolt Table 9: MechFiber350 and 370 fiberglass front guard (right side) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 38: Front Cover Parts

    FP200-037-0064 Front cover hinge mount FP380-037-0057 Fiberglass hinge adjustment bracket M10 x 30 mm bolt 702111 700223 M8 locknut Table 10: MechFiber350 and 370 fibreglass front guard (left side) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 39 MF350/370 RH door strut bracket 706101 Gas strut (600 mm open, 200 N, 250 mm stroke) 700223 M8 locknut FP170-037-0026 MechFiber270/320/350/370 LH door strut bracket Table 11: Fiberglass guards’ ancillary parts KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 40: Driveline Parts

    Sprocket, 48 tooth, ASA 120 EF2018-15 Gearbox adjuster assembly EF206-75 Auger chamber front cover top section assembly EF206-16 Auger chamber front cover bottom section Table 12: Front panel assembly KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 41 702419 ASA120 joiner link 702413 ASA160 SH joiner link 701275 Spring, 8” tension, for primary chain Spring, 12” tension, for secondary chain 701278 Table 13: Chain and tensioner details KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 42: Rotor Parts

    End paddle block same as 350 RDTP207-4 same as 350 Centre paddle block 700298 M20 x 70 bolts same as 350 700305 same as 350 M20 locknuts Table 14: Rotor assembly KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 43: Auger Parts

    700305 same as 350 M20 locknuts FP170-009-0001 FP200-009-0001 Auger assembly same as 350 701541 Rotor spacer, 120 mm OD, 90 mm ID, 40 mm long Table 15: Auger assembly KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 44: Auger Chamber

    Auger upper cover flange plate assembly EF206-16 same as 350 Auger lower cover flange plate FP170-010-0001 FP200-010-0008 VFC-door 701521 Rubber seal for VFC-door ends same as 350 Table 16: Auger chamber assembly KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 45: Vfc-Door Indicator Parts

    Spring, 8" expansion, 22 mm OD, 2 mm thick RD1010-61 VFC-door indicator slider assembly EF102-115 Weighbox bracket straight 703353 Stad 04 weighbox (optional 706168: KEENAN controller) Table 17: Front panel assembly (both MechFiber350 and 370) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 46: Standard Feed-Out Tray Parts

    11.7 Standard feed-out tray parts KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 47 M8 nyloc nut Table 18: Feed-out tray details (both MechFiber350 and 370) Notes: Complete standard feed-out kit P/N: FP170-006-0081 Feed-out tray can be supplied with magnet assembly P/N: FP160-006-0071 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 48: Fold-Down Tray Parts

    11.8 Fold-down tray (Optional Extra option) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 49 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 50 Table 19: Fold-down tray details Note: Complete fold-down tray kit (standard) P/N: FP170-006-0173 Complete fold-down tray kit (OE-100) P/N: FP170-006-0164 Fold-down tray can be supplied with the magnet assembly P/N: FP170-006-0177 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 51: Inner Body Parts

    Table 20: Body assembly Note: *There are 24 blades used as standard on the MechFiber350 and 28 as standard on the MechFiber370. Extra blades may be ordered depending on machine specification. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 52: Rear Panel Parts

    Rotor bearing access slot cover plate Table 21: Rear panel assembly (MechFiber350 and 370) Note: *Also used with items no. 6 and 11 (rear access slot cover plates). **Not used on bale handler models. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 53: Chassis Parts

    Sidewinding jack mounting bracket 701573 Bulldog jack mounting tube 704154 Towing eye bush, 32.5 mm ID Bushes 702324 Towing eye bush, 30 mm ID Table 22: Chassis and weighbars (exploded view) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 54: Bale Handler Parts

    350 FP160-045-0002 Bale handler end creel assembly (front) 700283 same as 350 M16 lock nut 700732 same as 350 M16 washer Table 23: Series I bale handler KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 55 FP160-006-0140 FP200-006-0144 (front) Load bumper rubber seat plate FP200-006-0145 (rear) FP160-006-0139 same as 350 Load bumper brace plate Bale handler kicker assembly — complete kit FP160-045-0118 same as 350 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 56 M16 lock nut 700732 same as 350 M16 washer 700283 same as 350 M16 lock nut FP140-045-0003 FP200-045-0003 Rubber apron FP160-050-0003 FP200-050-0008 Load bumper rubber Table 24: Series III bale handler KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 57 M12 washer 700266 M12 lock nut FP280-045-010 Nylon guide wheel 700283 M16 lock nut 700732 M16 washer 700268 M16 x 100 mm bolt Table 25: Kicker arm assembly (exploded view) KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 58 M12 x 30 mm bolt same as 350 Table 26: Bale handler tine and bracket assembly * Longer M12 bolt may be required if additional spacers (item no. 9) are used. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 59: Axle Parts

    6. Brake drum 704172 704451 704455 7. Stud 704173 700307 700307 8. Brake shoes 704170* 704452* 704233* Table 27: Axle types and axle spare parts Note: *This is a kit. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 60 2. Turn it at a high speed to check for unusual noises, such as grating or knocking. If there are signs of damage, or if the bearings are worn, the bearings and the seals should all be replaced. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 61: Ancillary Parts

    Heavy-duty top knife (standard on all bale handlers) 704229 Top knife blade, 990 mm long, deep serrations Table 28: Ancillary parts *4 bank can be reduced to 3 bank, if required, using the same part number. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Check condition of paddle rubbers. Slow down tractor ground speed. Reduce engine revs to give paddle more time to push material into auger. Ensure material is fully chopped before unloading. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 63 The oiler operates on the closing stroke of the VFC-door. Therefore, the drive line should be left running for a period after the VFC-door is closed to allow the oil to fully cover the chain. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 64 Please refer to Section 5, Point U, on safety. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 65: Weighing Troubleshooting

    13-volt supply across the internal pins of the cable. If the negative (-) and positive (+) are wired the wrong way, the weigh box will not switch on [Dinamica Generale weigh boxes power cable: white (+) and black (-)]. KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

  • Page 66: 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 occurring in any of its products as listed herein within the following warranty period.

  • Page 67: Ec Declaration Of Conformity/Ce Certification

    Irish Courts. 13.2 Product changes and improvements Due to our policy of continuous improvement, Alltech Farming Solutions Ltd reserves the right to make changes in design, add improvements to or otherwise modify any of its products without incurring any obligation on products previously supplied.

  • Page 68: Contact Details

    Sales, Service and Parts: 1800 KEENAN (1800 533 626) Website: keenansystem.com Email: admin@keenannz.co.nz KEENAN Canada Inc. 20 Cutten Place, Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Z7, Canada Tel: 519 763 3331 Fax: 519 763 5682 Website: keenansystem.com Email: keenaninfo@alltech.com KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...
  • Page 69 KEENAN MechFiber350 and 370 Operator’s Manual Revision D01 21 May 2019...

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