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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual MechFiber300 KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Effective from model 30L100 KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020 Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Body Blade parts 11.14 Drive System parts 11.15 Bale handler parts 11.16 Axle parts 11.17 Ancillary parts Troubleshooting 12.1 General troubleshooting 12.2 Weighing troubleshooting Warranty E.C. Declaration of Conformity/CE Certification Contact Details KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 3 PART I (Service and Maintenance) KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Telephone numbers are listed on the back cover of this manual. The KEENAN MechFiber Diet feeder is the cornerstone of the KEENAN MechFiber System delivering improved efficiency and profitability on the farm. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 5: Warning Notes

    International patents including the following: Europe: 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 MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 6: Warning Signs

    Danger of lines. performing maintenance or repair work on the entrapment. machine. Apply the handbrake Do not stand between the when parked. tractor and Diet feeder while it is in operation. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 7: Operating Principles

    (to a third or half of its size) to allow it safely complete chopping on the top of the machine. If in doubt, consult your local KEENAN representative for the recommended safe operation of the machine to suit your particular application. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 8: Feeding Out

    Feed-out door Auger chamber Chassis Figure 1: KEENAN MechFiber300 Diet feeder (Bale handler Option Shown) A properly operated and maintained KEENAN Diet feeder will give years of trouble-free operation. Regular maintenance of the machine is essential both for long machine life and also to meet the warranty requirements.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Creel Bale handler cradles Top knife 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 MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 10 Diet feeder ensure that all hoses and cables are disconnected. o) Load only from the side indicated – see Figure 7 (auger chamber side), using suitable equipment. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 11 8. Always maintain three points of contact while entering, exiting and moving within the mixing chamber of the machine. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 12 300 kg of silage or 50 kg of straw and allow the machine to mix before unloading in the normal manner. Note: When mixing soda grain, the maximum gross load that can be mixed in the KEENAN MechFiber300 is 3,800 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

    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 MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 14: Operation

    The initial turning of the paddle rubbers against the side of the KEENAN MechFiber Diet feeder will generate noise but this will decrease as the paddle rubbers become more pliable. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 15 [other than open-centre], then contact should be made with the tractor agent. To alter to closed-centre hydraulics, there is a plug that can be fitted to the spool valve block and is available from KEENAN on request.) Figure 5: Valve Chest KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 16: Hitch Height Adjustment

    The complete range of options is shown below: Note: Care must be taken when adjusting the hitch height, so that there is adequate PTO clearance and that there is enough ground clearance below the stand. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 17: Diet Feeder Capacity

    • Tractor H.P. rating. Figure 6: Photograph illustrates a well-mixed ration showing consistent fibre length and integration of forages and grains. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • 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 7: Loading the KEENAN MechFiber Diet feeder KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 19: Operating The Keenan Mechfiber Diet Feeder

    Tractor Engine Speed 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 Diet feeder KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 20: Operating The Keenan Bale Handler

    Tractor Engine Speed 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 Bale handler KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 21: Specific Instructions For Bale Handler Models

    KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06...

  • Page 22: Washing And Shopping Root Crops

    PTO before turning out of shed. CAUTION: Never open VFC-Door before engaging PTO - serious damage may be caused as a result of sudden load being put on the auger. Disengage the PTO before turning corners. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • 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 MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • 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 MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 25: Chain Tensioning

    750 mm extension on the spring, measured on the viewable coiled section (See Figure 9.1). Secondary chain adjuster Gearbox retainer and primary chain adjuster bolt Figure 9.1: Chain tension details KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 26: Greasing

    Chain length (mm) 5,067.3 Chain length (inches) 199.5 Table 4: KEENAN MechFiber300 drive chains Greasing Bearings: Each week, apply grease to the eight bearings with grease fittings. The bearings are as follows: a. The main rotor bearing at the front of the KEENAN MechFiber (A, Figure 10a).
  • Page 27 Grease point E Grease point D1 Grease point C1 Grease point C2 Grease point D2 Figure 10a: Front grease points Grease point H Grease point G Figure 10b: Rear grease points KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 28 Figure 11: VFC-Door grease points Rotor chain jockey Arm grease nipple Primary drive chain jockey Primary drive chain jockey arm grease nipple B arm grease nipple A Figure 12: Tension arm grease points KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 29: Blade Sharpening And Replacement

    To prevent damage to this rubber do not drop material on it from a height when loading material onto Bale handler arms. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 30: Shear Bolts

    M10 x 60 x 6.8 Table 5: Shear bolt CAUTION: Failure to use the correct grade of shear bolt can result in overload failure of the machine and will invalidate your warranty. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 31: Nuts And Bolts

    305 / 55 R 22.5 285 / 70 R 19.5 400 / 60 R 15.5 385 / 65 R 22.5 (8 stud) 385 / 65 R 22.5 (10 stud) Table 7: Tyre pressure KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • 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 15: Rear feed out elevator grease point KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

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

    Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Figure 16: Side elevator greasing points Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Grease point Figure 17: Stub elevator greasing points KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Checklist

    Check axle U-bolt mounting torques (tandem only). 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 MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    23,031 Table 8: Machine weights Note: 1: MechFiber300 weight based on single axle. For a twin axle, add approximately 500 kgs (1,102 lbs.). 2: Weights may vary depending on exact specifications. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 36 PART II (Spare Parts) KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 37: Parts List

    Hydraulic Hose — tractor to rear VFC-Door Ram 701512 Hydraulic Hose — tractor to front VFC-Door Ram 701511 Hydraulic Hose — front VFC-Door Ram to rear VFC-Door Ram 701510 Table 9: Hydraulic system KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 38: Chassis Parts

    704288 Hydraulic jack, double acting 702043 Bulldog jack, 7,000 lbs. Optional Parts: Bushes 704154 Towing eye bush, 32.5 mm ID 702324 Towing eye bush, 30 mm ID Table 10: Chassis assembly KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 39: Front Cover Parts

    Note: Front Guards can be adjusted forwards and backwards by adjusting the bolt positioning in the slots on the Top Hinge assembly (item no. 16 above) giving approximately 5 mm adjustment either way. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06...
  • Page 40 700729 M10 washer FP300-037-0020 Weigh Box Arm mounting bracket assembly 700231 M10 x 50 bolt 700228 M10 x 35 bolt FP300-037-0001 Fibreglass Front Guard (LHS) Table 12: Front Guards (left side) KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 41: Standard Feed-Out Tray Parts

    11.4 Standard Feed-Out Tray parts KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 42 M8 x 25 cup head bolt 700736 M8 flat washer 700223 M8 nyloc nut Table 13: Feed-Out Tray Note: Complete standard Feed-Out kit P/N FP160-006-0428 Feed-Out Tray can be supplied with the Magnet assembly P/N FP160-006-0071 KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 43: Fold-Down Tray Parts

    11.5 Fold-Down Tray parts KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 44 KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 45 M8 nyloc nut Table 14: Fold-Down Tray Note: Complete Fold-Down Tray kit (standard) P/N FP160-006-0416 Complete Fold-Down Tray kit (OE-100) P/N FP160-006-0423 Fold-Down Tray can be supplied with the Magnet assembly P/N FP170-006-0177 KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 46: Rear Parts

    701273 Rear Bearing cover FP160-003-0015 Rear Access Slot cover plate FP140-013-0002 Ladder assembly Adjustable Light assembly — left-hand side FP280-003-0276 Adjustable Light assembly — right-hand side FP280-003-0277 Table 15: Rear parts KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 47 M8 x 25 mm cup head bolt 700736 M8 flat washer 700223 M8 locknut Table 15a: Adjustable Light assembly Note: All parts are interchangeable between left and right sides, except for the light unit. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 48: Weighing System Parts

    M24 x 120 mm bolt, 10.9 grade, 2 mm thread pitch 700316 M24 flat washer 702580 M24 nyloc nut 701496 M20 x 120 mm bolt, 8.8 grade 700305 M20 nyloc nut Table 16: Weighing system KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 49: Vfc-Door Parts

    Lower Rear VFC-Door Ram bracket 700228 M10 x 35 mm set screw FP300-010-0008 Rear VFC-Door Ram slide FP300-010-0006 Rear VFC-Door Ram cover plate 701504 Stepped collar for Guillotine Door Centre Table 17: VFC-Door KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 50: Vfc-Door Indicator Parts

    Guillotine Door Indicator decal FP300-037-0020 Weigh Box Arm Mounting Bracket assembly EF102-117 Weigh Box Holder front turning bracket 703353 Weigh Box, Dinamica Generale, Stad 04, c/w bracket Table 18: VFC-Door Indicator KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 51: Rotor And Paddle Parts

    Rotor Spacer (70.5 mm ID x 90 mm OD x 40 mm long) RDTP147-3 End Paddle block RDTP147-4 Centre Paddle block 700298 M20 x 70 bolts 700305 M20 locknuts Table 19: Rotor and Paddles KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 52: Auger Parts

    Auger Stub Shaft assembly FP300-009-0012 26-tooth ASA100 sprocket 700297 M20 x 65 mm bolt 700305 M20 nyloc nut FP280-009-0070 Auger Rubber Seal FP280-002-055 Auger Rubber Seal retainer Table 20: Auger Assembly KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 53: Body Sealing Parts

    Hardened Body Liner — front FP300-004-0023 Hardened Body Liner — rear FP300-004-0024 Hardened Body Liner — front (extra blades) FP300-004-0031 Hardened Body Liner — rear (extra blades) FP300-004-0032 Table 22: Body liner plates (Not illustrated) KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 54: Body Blade Parts

    M10 nut 700250 M12 x 40 mm bolt 700731 M12 flat washer 700266 M12 nyloc nut Table 23: Blades *Option available to fit 18 extra blades, if required (40 in total). KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 55: Drive System Parts

    11.14 Drive System parts KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
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  • Page 60 FP300-048-0028 MF300 Rotor Drive Chain Tensioner Arm assembly 1 701970 Chain tensioner wear block (85 mm) 700269 M16 x 110 mm bolt 700795 75 mm OD rubber damper - "D" type KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 61 M10 x 60 mm bolt (6.8 grade) 700239 M10 hex nut Rotor stub shaft spacer tube (70 mm ID, 95 mm OD and 59.5 mm 701874 long) Table 24: Drive System KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 62: Bale Handler Parts

    M10 locknut FP280-045-010 Bale Handler nylon guide wheel 704040 End Creel Ram assembly FP160-045-0002 Bale Handler End Creel assembly (front) 700283 M16 locknut 700732 M16 washer Table 25: Series I Bale handler KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 63 FP200-045-0004 Retainer Strip, 5 mm, for rubber apron, 1,725 mm long FP300-006-0092 Load Bumper rubber seat plate FP300-006-0093 MF300 Load Bumper brace plate Bale Handler kicker assembly – complete kit FP160-045-0118 KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 64 700266 M12 locknut 700730 M12 washer 700732 M16 washer 700283 M16 locknut 700732 M16 washer 700283 M16 locknut FP140-045-0003 Rubber Apron FP160-050-0003 Load Bumper Rubber Table 26: Series III Bale handler KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 65 M12 x 75 bolt 700730 M12 washer 700266 M12 locknut FP280-045-010 Nylon guide wheel 700283 M16 locknut 700732 M16 washer 700268 M16 x 100 mm bolt Table 27: Kicker Arm assembly KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 66 Spacer plate 3 mm 700247 M12 x 30 mm bolt Table 28: Bale Handler Tine and Bracket assembly * Longer M12 bolt may be required if additional spacers (item no. 9) are used. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 67: Axle Parts

    M22 x 1.5 Table 29: Axle types Axle Spare Parts Item No: Description: Hubcap Outer bearing Nut (with washer) Inner bearing Brake drum Stud Brake shoe Table 30: Axle spare parts KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 68 2. Turning it at a high speed to check for unusual noises such as grating or knocking. If it is seen that there is damage or signs that the bearings are worn, both the bearings and the seals should all be replaced. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 69: Ancillary Parts

    Top Knife Blade, 990 mm long, deep serrations Heavy Duty Body Blades (where fitted) 703957 Heavy Duty Body Blades Table 31: Ancillary parts *4 bank can be reduced to 3 bank, if required, using the same part number. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    8. Feed out is too slow 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 MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 71 The oiler operates on the closing stroke of the guillotine door, therefore the drive line should be left running for a period after the guillotine door is closed to allow the oil cover the full chain. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...
  • Page 72 Please refer to Section 5 – Safety, in particular point “u” KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 73: Weighing Troubleshooting

    13-volt supply across the internal pins of the cable. If the negative (-) and positive (+) are wired the wrong way around, the weigh box will not switch on [Dinamica Generale weigh boxes power cable — white (+) and black (-)]. KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: Contact Details

    3031 Catnip Hill Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356, United States of America Tel: 859-885-9613 Website: alltech.com/keenan Email: keenaninfo@alltech.com Alltech Farming Solutions (UK) Limited KEENAN Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, PE9 1TZ Tel. Administration: 0800 587 3296 24 hr Service: 0800 587 3296 Fax:...
  • Page 77 KEENAN MechFiber300 Operator’s Manual Revision F01 06 March 2020...

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