Contents KEENAN bale handler operator’s manual supplement SECTION CONTENTS PAGE Part I – Service and maintenance of the bale handler attachment Introduction Purpose of this manual Maintenance checklist Maintenance for bale handler models Operating KEENAN MechFiber models with bale handler Loading and mixing Operating the KEENAN MechFiber diet feeder with bale handler Specific instructions for bale handler models...
Part I – Service and maintenance bale handler attachment 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this manual This manual has been designed to present the general information you need to operate and maintain the KEENAN bale handler attachment. Further information on general service and maintenance for the KEENAN diet feeders are in the general and model-specific operator manuals, which should also be referred to before operating or maintaining the machine.
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3. The rubber buffer should also be checked for wear or signs of damage that may affect its shock absorption. The optimum tine-to-top knife gap is 235 mm 10 mm (see figure 2) ± but may vary depending on the application and design of the tine fitted. Please consult your local service partner for settings.
2 Operating KEENAN MechFiber models with bale handler Loading and mixing Load ingredients in the sequence recommended by your InTouch physical nutritionist, or as suggested in Section 2.2 For bale handler models, wait until the bale has been taken in entirely before adding further bales.
2.2 Operating the KEENAN MechFiber diet feeder with bale handler LOADING THE KEENAN MECHFIBER DIET FEEDER WITH BALE HANDLER GENERAL • Park on level ground. • Ensure the variable feed control door (VFC) is closed. • Do not start PTO when VFC-door is open. LOADING AND MIXING SEQUENCE •...
2.3 Specific instructions for bale handler models The creel should be raised before loading bales. Round bales should always be loaded in the centre of the machine to allow for the maximum agitation of the paddles. Figure 4 3. The bale should be gently lowered in the centre of the machine onto the tines. The bale handler will then begin its cutting action, with the tines/rings working in conjunction with the top knife, body blades and six paddles to evenly chop the bale material in a timely manner.
3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Bale handler troubleshooting ITEM PROBLEM SOLUTION Bale goes in too If the bale goes into the machine too quickly, it may place an quickly unnecessary load on the tractor and driveline, as well as slowing overall mixing time as the body blades are not as efficient at chopping long fibrous material as the top knife.
Part II – Parts list Figure 6: Bale handler general parts Reference Description T-bar Creel Tine Load bumper Tine bracket Table 5: Bale handler general parts list List of abbreviations used: P/N: Part number Outer diameter Qty. and #: Quantity Not applicable Inner diameter c/w:...
4 Bale handler parts 4.1 Series I bale handler Figure 6: Series I bale handler complete assembly KEENAN Bale Handler Operator’s Manual Supplement Rev A01 March 2022...
4.2 Series III bale handler Figure 8: Series III bale handler complete assembly. KEENAN Bale Handler Operator’s Manual Supplement Rev A01 March 2022...
4.3 Series I and III bale handler tine and tine bracket assemblies Figure 9: Tine complete assembly Item: P/N: Qty: Description: MF345/350/365/370/380/400 MF270/300/320 See bale handler parts See bale handler parts list for Bale handler tine 9/11 list for specific tine specific tine reference assembly reference...