Keenan Operators Manual
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1. If small quantities of material are to be washed and chopped best results are obtained by washing and chopping sufficient material to supply two days feed 5 5 1 FEEDING OUT Ensure that the VFC door is still closed Re engage the tractor PTO and with paddles running at 6 8 rpm allow the TMR to loosen and tumble for 15 20 seconds Open the VFC door partially once TMR is seen on the feedout tray allow 15 20 secs before opening door fully Select a ground speed to feed out at an even rate along the feed area When feed out is complete close the guillotine door and always disengage the PTO before attempting to make right turns away from the shed CAUTION Never drop 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 washing amp chopping Leading in nutrition management MAINTENANCE The Klassik has been designed for optimum performance with a minimum of maintenance Chains and bearings and grease points have been kept to a minimum without compromising function All components are of high quality and provide excellent durability Regular routine maintenance will ensure your Klassik gives you the best results with a minimum of problems WARNING Prior to carrying out any maintenance on the machine always disconnect the P T O and hydraulic hoses from the tractor O2. 32 7 CHECKLIST Monthly Bale Handler tine buffer Check for cracks splits or degradation Blades Blades must be kept sharpened This will have to be done without aking the temper over heating from the blades If the machine is operated with blunt blades it will cause major stress on the drive system Blades may have to be replaced when it is not practical to sharpen them Tandems and Steering Axles After the first use and at six monthly intervals thereafter suspension and axle U bolts should be torqued to the specified table see Table 6 Steering axles should also be examined for wear and condition Further information is available from Keenan Service on request U Bolt Diameter mm Tightening Torque Nm 18 230 22 450 24 500 27 600 Table 6 maintenance checklist 33 maintenance checklist keenait Leading in nutrition management 7 CHECKLIST Monthly continued Brides essieux U Bolt Position On Axles Figure 12 WARNING Due to hazards involved in entering the mixing chamber it is recommended that all blade replacement is carried out by a Keenan authorised service agent who is specially trained to do this Contact your local agent see back cover for details 34 35 maintenance checklist 7 CHECKLIST 6 Monthly regrease and re fit Yearly end of season Drive chains Remove both chains wash off a para
3. 44 10 TROUBLESHOOTING System Weighing Inaccurately If you suspect that the system is weighing inaccurately check all four weighcells to make sure that they are mounted correctly If the bolt through the weighcell has come loose or broken the weighcell can turn upside down resulting in that weighcell giving an inaccurate reading As you face the back of the machine the cable should be to the Right Hand Side of each of the rear Weighcells As you face the front of the machine the cable should be to the Right Hand Side of each of the front Weighcells If a Weighcell is turned upside down remove the bolt M10 x 90 for the FP170 and FP200 use M20 x 130 and turn the Weighcell To check that the system is weighing correctly get some known weight e g bag of fertiliser and place it on each corner of the machine in turn You should get the same reading for each corner If one corner returns a significantly different reading from the other three then this points to a faulty weighcell on that corner guide Indicator will not Switch ON Check the power cable thoroughly and make certain that you are getting power from the tractor to the display The fuse for the display is located inside the cabinet but do not disassemble display as to do so may cause serious damage It is extremely rare for this fuse to be blown so if there is power feeding to the display and it is still not working contact your Keenan service agent The f
4. 4 nipples on the elevator arms if fitted e See section 6 2 point 5 on bale handler f Single axle brake levers at the back of the brake drum both Sides 4 Grease pivot points on sprung axle Front auger bearing Point H each year remove top cover and pack with grease VFC door Check the VFC door is able to move freely each day and grease as appropriate The recommended grease is Ceran FG supplied by TOTAL Lubricants or similar food and feed industry grade grease 24 6 MAINTENANCE greasing Figure 7 Figure 8 greasing keenait Leading in nutrition management 6 MAINTENANCE Figure 9 6 MAINTENANCE FOR BALE HANDLER 5 Bale Handler There are no grease points fitted to the bale handler attachment The simplicity of design and the use of self lubricating bushes removes the need for weekly greasing However on a monthly basis check the rubber buffer for signs of damage or cracks which may affect shock absorption Ensure the tine pivot bolts are kept tight to prevent premature wear of the self lubricating bushes The tines should be tightened such that they just drop under their own weight and there is no sideways movement This should be checked weekly bale handler Figure 10 AV elevators shear bolt keenait Leading in nutrition management 6 MAINTENANCE 6 3 ELEVATORS An elevator system requires regular
5. by factory warranty See warranty section for more details Model 80 100 115 140 i70 200 pee Drive ASA100 5 100 ASA100 ASA100 120 ASA120 links 545 54 53 5 59 59 5 59 5 Pitch mm 3775 3475 3175 3175 881 381 Pitch inches 125 125 125 125 15 T a Length 339725 3746 5 3397 25 3746 5 4533 9 4533 9 1919357510147 1285 55 inches Drive 454140 ASA140 140 ASA140 160 ASA160 links 53 FA 575 50577 595 Pitch mm 4445 44 45 4445 4445 508 508 Pitch inches 1 25 175 175 175 2 2 Chain Length mm 4711 7 5111 75 4711 7 5111 75 6045 2 6045 2 Chain Length inch illos Sua 201250 618525720125 238 238 Table 1 greasing Leading in nutrition management 6 MAINTENANCE GREASING Bearings Each week apply grease to the five bearings with nipples The five bearings are as follows a Two main bearings at the rear of the Keenan Klassik A B b Two main bearings on the front and rear of the gearbox drive shaft C D c One bearing on the front of the main rotor shaft E Grease Nipples Each week apply grease to all points with grease nipples up to 14 The points are as follows a 2 bushes on the jockey sprockets F amp G b 4 bushes on the quillotine door lifting rams c 4 nipples on the tandem axle 2 on each side if fitted d
6. 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 tightening the tensioner nut on the side and run again to check The elevator surface needs to be kept clean at all times in order to avoid feed building up and falling into the rollers during operation Do not allow old feed to build up on the sides of the belt Each week ensure that all the bearings are greased as per sketch Ensure that the elevator is free moving in each direction sideways and there is no feed caught in the slideways Replace belts and side rubbers when they become worn otherwise elevator will not function properly _ Belt tensioner Grease point Grease point 1 each side 1 each side FRONT VIEW OF ELEVATOR Figure 11 6 4 SHEAR BOLT The following are the recommended shear bolts to be used with the Klassik machine See Table 3 To avoid confusion all shearbolts are colour coded as per Table 2 below Grade Colour 4 6 Green 6 8 Yellow 8 8 Red Table 2 Note When using a reduction gearbox always use a T50 PTO shaft with a M8 x 55 x 4 6 shear bolt for all machines to prevent damage to the gearbox 28 29 shear bolt nuts amp bolts 6 MAINTENANCE Machine type Shaft Shear Bolt FP
7. read carefully before soda treating grain When finished treating grain clean out any remaining material in the mixing and or auger chamber by loading in 200 300 Kg of silage or 50 Kg of straw and unloading in the normal manner WARNING Failure to follow the safety guidelines above may lead to the risk of accident or injury 10 11 safety 4 WE It consist All comp supplied and corrosion The indicator unit may vary with model and region A separate manual is IGHING SYSTEM The weighing system is designed to be simple to operate accurate and robust s of four load cells connected to an indicator unit readout box at the ront of the machine The system uses 12 volt DC power from the tractor The indicator unit can be rotated for visibility during loading and from the ractor cab Loads are displayed in kilograms or Ibs with scale increments of 5kq 10lbs The unit is capable of measuring up to 20 tonnes 44000165 The system is maintenance free being fully electronic with no moving parts onents are sealed against moisture and dust and are resistant to frost for your indicator unit which you should refer to for specific operating instruction INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC READOUT BOX ARE CONTAINED IN A SEPARATE MANUAL CAUTION Although the weigh box and connections are sealed against moisture it is advised to protect or remove the weigh box and th
8. the machine is what carries out the mixing If the machine is overloaded or loaded in the wrong order or insufficient time is allowed for proper chopping then this tumbling action will not take place In addition to reducing mix quality it increases the horsepower requirements and reduces the life of the machine CAUTION Overloading will seriously affect machine performance and life and will invalidate your warranty The effectiveness and speed of chop is determined by The number of effective sharp and intact blades in the Klassik dry matter of the material to be added The amount of pre chopping of material The loading sequence total amount of material to be chopped The density of the bale 5 OPERATING THE KLASSIK LOADING YOUR KEENAN KLASSIK GENERAL Park on level ground Ensure variable feed control door VFC is closed Do not start PTO when door is open LOADING AND MIXING SEQUENCE Load feed as close as possible to the loading side of the unit Load concentrate feeds in the centre Load forages to the front back and centre of the unit in alternate grabs during the mixing process Remove all twine wrap or polythene from bales Round or square bales should be spilt or broken into 4 pieces minimum Use front grab or forks as required Load in the order shown below loading your klassik Feed Ingredients Load Order Paddle RP
9. 0 8 270 10 550 10 950 14 030 14 430 16 630 19 230 weight Ibs 15 529 18 106 18 216 23 238 24 119 30 903 31 784 36 630 42 357 specifications 9 PARTS LIST Item and Description Item and Description 1 Main Drive Sprocket 24 Centre Paddle Block 2 Front Rotor Bearing 26 End Creel 3 Front Auger Bearing 27 Main Creel 4 Input Spline Shaft 28 Top Knife Assembly 5 Auger Drive Sprocket 29 Auger Seal Rubber 6 Auger Stub Shaft including 11 30 Auger Seal Retainer Tooth Sprocket 31 Rubber Seal For Body 7 Front Box Assembly 32 Rubber Seal Retainer for Body 8 Gearbox unit 33 Rubber Seal for Auger top and 9 Bottom Jockey Arm Complete unit bottom 10 Top Jockey Arm Complete unit 34 Rubber seal Retainer for Auger Top 11 Gearbox Adjuster Unit and bottom 12 Primary Chain Tensioner 35 Front and Rear VFC End Slide Seals 13 Primary Chain 36 Door Bottom Ram Pin 14 Secondary Chain 37 Front Door Ram Small 15 Front Rotor Stub Shaft 38 Rear Door Ram Big 16 End Paddle Flange for Rotor 39 Body Blades Front 17 Centre Paddle Flange for Rotor 40 Body Blades Rear 18 Paddle Rubber 41 V F C Door Guillotine door 19 Paddle Rubber Retainer 42 Bolt On Bottom Ram Bracket Front 20 Rotor Unit 43 Angled Paddle for FP front 21 Rotor Seal Rubber Braided 44 Angled Paddle for FP rear 21a Rotor S
10. 8 Table 5 30 31 wheels MAINTENANCE 6 7 WHEELS 1 Each year lever off the hub cap remove the split pin and castle nut and remove the hub 2 Check the seals bearings brake shoes springs studs and all other internal parts 3 Replace worn parts re grease and refit Note When re fitting wheels screw crown nut until resistance is felt do not overtighten Turn hub for several revolutions to ensure it is completely bedded Release crown nut 1 of a revolution check for movement in hub and if none re fit split pin For non standard wheels or any not specified on this list please contact Keenan for details of pressures Changing a Wheel Park the feeder on level ground and apply the handbrake Fit chocks to the opposite wheel to prevent machine movement during the operation Loosen the wheel nuts with a wrench but do not remove the nuts at this stage Jack the machine underneath the axle until the bottom of the wheel is off the ground Remove the nuts completely and slide off the wheel Refit the wheel ensuring that the centre of the wheel is properly located on the hub and hand tighten the wheel nuts Lower the machine again and tighten the nuts to the recommended torque using suitable equipment Check the wheel nuts again for tightness after 1 hour of use and again on a weekly basis maintenance checklist keenait Leading in nutrition management 7 CHECKLIST DAILY Cleaning Clean a
11. 80 100 115 T50 M8 x 65 x 8 8 FP140 T60 M10 x 65 x 6 8 175 171 200 60 M10 x 65 x 8 8 Planetary Box T50 8 x 55 x 4 6 Table 3 CAUTION Failure to use the correct grade shear bolt can result in overload failure of the machine and will invalidate your warranty NUTS AND BOLTS After the first day and regularly thereafter inspect the wheel nuts After the first week and each week thereafter check all nuts and bolts including the bearing nuts for tightness General Torque Stud Bolt Type FT LBS N M M18 200 270 M20 260 350 M22 335 450 Table 4 tyres keenait Leading in nutrition management 6 MAINTENANCE 6 6 TYRES 1 Each week check the tyres for wear and damage 2 Each week check the tyre pressures Optimum tyre pressures are shown in Table 4 This information is given as quidance If in doubt please contact Keenan service WARNING ZN When refitting and re inflating tyre wheel assemblies a safety cage should be used to prevent possible injury Incorrectly fitted tyres are dangerous Please make sure tyre repairs are carried out by experienced tyre fitters Type Bar PSI 30 11 5 14 5 8 0 118 2057 59 1229 7 5 110 245 70 19 5 8 5 i25 285 70 R 19 5 8 5 125 400 60 15 5 4 7 70 3D DS 225 9 0 132 385 65 R 22 5 6 amp 8 stud 55 81 385 65 R 22 5 10 stud 9 0 132 445 65 R 22 5 6 0 8
12. M Tractor Engine Speed RPM Water liquid feeds 1st Straw 2nd Minerals Protein 1200 1400 RPM meals Pulps Cereal 3rd grains Grass silage 4th Maize silage cereal silage 5th Mixing time will depend on chop length required Stop PTO before moving to feed out area Loading your Keenan Klassik Decal 17 loading your klassik bale handler Leading in nutrition management 5 OPERATING THE KLASSIK BALE HANDLER LOADING YOUR KEENAN KLASSIK BALE HANDLER GENERAL Park on level ground Ensure variable feed control door is closed Do not start PTO when VFC door is open LOADING AND MIXING SEQUENCE Set paddles running at 5 6 RPM for all bale types Load round bales to the centre of the unit with the flat end towards the top knife Allow sufficient time for previous bale to clear before adding more Add ingredients in order shown below CAUTION Do not load more than one bale at a time Feed Ingredients Load Order Paddle RPM Tractor Engine Speed RPM Round or square bales of silage hay 1st or straw Water Liquid feeds 2nd Minerals Protein 1100 1300RPM meals Pulps Cereal 3rd grains Moist feeds Grass silage 4th Maize silage cereal silage 5th Mixing time will depend on chop length required Stop the PTO and move to the feed out area Loading your Keenan Klassik Bale Ha
13. bserve safety precautions at all times read Section 3 on safety before attempting to work on the machine The maximum allowable pressure in the hydraulic circuit is 170 bar and flow rates of 40 litres min are used Replacement hoses should comply with DIN EN 853 When replacing hydraulic hoses wear suitable protective equipment CHAINS 1 Each week check the chains and adjust the tension accordingly The primary drive chain is adjusted by turning the adjuster nut on the drive gearbox to remove excess slack and to prevent sagging or whipping when under loaded The final adjustment is applied by adjusting the tensioner spring on the chain links attached to the body 35mm 1 5 deflection from a straight line is advised Do not over tighten or damage to the bearings will result The secondary drive chain is adjusted g automatically d Figure 6 Chain Joiner Link 22 6 MAINTENANCE 2 Each week liberally apply 445 synthetic grade oil to both drive chains if not available use universal grade Do not use grease a5 it is totally unsuitable for this application it does not lubricate the vital internal parts of the chain 3 After each season remove both chains by removing the joiner links see diagram and wash off all dirt and oil using paraffin Dry the chains before soaking overnight in oil Refit chains Q CAUTION Failure to oil the chain will reduce working life by 90 Chain damage is not covered
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15. connected properly to the tractor and that all pins and clips are properly installed Then connect the PTO shaft in the correct fashion and then connect the hydraulic hoses ensuring that the functions match the indicated valve on the tractor When disconnecting always ensure that the stand or jack is used to secure the machine in the park position and ensure that the handbrake is properly applied before driving tractor away from the feeder Ensure hat all hoses and cables are disconnected before driving away a 3 SAFETY I Load only from the side indicated auger chamber side using suitable equipment Standing level with or above the machine in order to load manually is not permitted Loading should be carried out with suitable equipment n Regularly inspect all chains at least weekly sprockets and moving parts for wear and check all nuts and bolts for tightness o ladder on the rear of the feeder is to be used as a viewing point or the mixing chamber It should not be used as a means of access to he mixing chamber or onto the body of the feeder It is strictly orbidden to climb on the upper brim of the machine body p Routine cleaning should be carried out using a power hose with the beet grid open eliminating any reason to climb into the mixing chamber q top knife should always be fitted with the supplied guard before outine cleaning or maintenance is carried out The machi
16. d users d Do not stand on the ladder whilst feeder is in transit and the feeder should never be used for the transport of people animals or objects e not stand between tractor and feeder during use f Use only a PTO shaft with a properly fitted safety guard and shear bolt g Always connect the PTO shaft with the shear bolt end to the mixer wagon The operating speed of the PTO is 540 rpm and the direction of rotation is marked on the front cover Always use a well maintained PTO shaft and keep safety covers in good condition h Ensure all trailing leads hoses etc are well clear of the PTO i Do not operate PTO in ground speed mode j sure all covers quards are fitted and locked closed with the keys provided Never remove guards when the feeder is connected to a tractor Ensure that the engine of the tractor is stopped and PTO shaft isconnected before carrying out service or maintenance work especially when removing trapped objects from the machine k Ensure the feeder and the immediate area surrounding it is clear of people especially children before commencing operation Ensure that here is sufficient visibility for the operator to observe all danger zones and that the tractor is equipped with mirrors to enable operator to see both sizes of the machine in operation When connecting the tractor to the feeder only connect using the ring hitch on the feeder to ensure safe coupling Ensure that the hitch is
17. der and left there tom of the bale the the process of begin If the bale is tightly wound then this take longer than if the bale is loose As the bale loosens up the paddle will start to ta e in sections of gainst the top knife Once over and started to fal apart the loader can be re bale fetched and the wrapping removed If the bale shows signs of being hard to break up or is not getting enough agitation by the paddles do not press the bale down with the loader A gentle lift of the bale and reposition is all that is required he bale has turned moved and the next lons truct INS Leading in nutrition management 5 OPERATING THE KLASSIK BALE HANDLER Specific instructions for bale handler models 9 The standard chopping times for different materials for a round 4x4 120 cm bale are as follows Straw 6 8 minutes 140 kg Hay 4 6 minutes 300 Wet silage up to 20 DM 2 minutes 700 Dry silage 20 30 DM 2 4 minutes 500 Very dry silage over 35 4 6 minutes 400 10 These times are achievable if the bale is loaded in the correct position and the loading method as described above is followed These times may vary slightly depending on the tightness of the bale and the behaviour of the bale when being chopped 11 When loading big square bales the method is to load the bale so that the sections lie across the tines so as to prevent the sections falling t
18. e weigh bar plugs when power washing the mixer wagon set up keenait Leading in nutrition management 5 OPERATION The simplicity of the Klassik 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 parts of the mix A tractor that has sufficient power will provide a much smoother drive to the mixer wagon during all stages of operation Machines fitted with a planetary reduction gearbox will reduce the power requirements accordingly 5 1 SET UP l Ensure machine is level when hitched up Il The PTO shaft should be attached with the shear bolt end coupled to the mixer wagon Make sure that the PTO quard is in good condition and well secured Q CAUTION Do not operate PTO in ground speed mode Reversing the drive on your machine will cause serious damage Connect the following hydraulic lines from the machine to double acting spool valves using the colour coding as indicated on the front of the machine Variable feed control door Feed out tray door Wash gate if fitted Bale handler Creel if fitted IV Connect the line from the brakes to a single acting valve 12 5 OPERATION Examine the mi
19. eal Retainer 46 Front amp Rear VFC Slide Seal Retainer 22 Rotor Seal Rubber 47 Bolt On Bottom Ram Bracket Rear 23 End Paddle Block 48 Rear Rotor and Auger Bearing 36 PARTS LIST 9 Figure 13 151 Sed EE OO Figure 14 37 keenait Leading in n utrition management 9 PARTS LIST 151 Sed Figure 16 9 PARTS LIST Figure 17 151 Sed OO 18 39 parts list 9 PARTS LIST Figure 20 Bale Handler Parts List 41 bale handler parts list 9 PARTS LIST Bale handler parts list Item No Qty Description 1 1 Bale handler end creel plate rear 2 1 Bale handler end creel plate front 3 2 Bale handler creel guide arm 4 1 Bale handler creel curved plate assembly 5 2 Sliding creel guide holder 6 2 R Clip 7 2 Bale handler curved creel ram 8 9 M12 x 25 bolts 9 9 Bale handler arm stopper 10 9 Bale handle arm 11 2 M16 x 110 bolts 12 2 M16 Locknuts 13 4 M20 x 110 bolts 14 4 M20 Locknuts 15 2 M16 x 120 bolts 16 2 M16 Locknuts 17 6 M10 x 30 Set Screws 18 6 M12 Flat Washers 19 6 M12 Locknuts Not shown 1 Hydraulic hose kit 2 Steel hose assembly 4 Serrated 1 metre blade 8 3 8 Rubber Hose Holder Clamp Block double 5 12L Steel Hose Holder Clamp Block double 2 3 8 male to 3 8 female
20. ffin then dry Soak both chains in oil overn Auger Shaft Front Bearing Remove and pac weekly lubrication points as above Open the d chamber Check the tyre pressures Store the m a tarpaulin if possible Wheels and Hubs Remove and inspect the hub units Replace worn parts Il dirt and old oil using ight or longer if poss with grease rain bung in the mixin achine under cover or Electronic indicator If the machine is to be s ible Machine Before storage wash the complete machine then grease or oil all 9 under ored remove the indi cator unit from the machine and keep in a dry place Lightly grease the load cell cable connector end then protect it with a plastic bag or tape O CAUTION Although the weigh box and connections are sealed against moisture it is advised to protect or remove the weigh box and the weigh bar plugs when power washing the mixer wagon keenait 8 SPECIFICATIONS Standard Specifications MODEL 80 100 115 140 170 200 S Axle Tandem S Axle Tandem S Axle Tandem Unladen kgs 4 550 5 220 5 520 6 750 7 150 8 530 8 930 10 130 11 230 weight Ibs 10 022 11 498 12 159 14 868 15 749 18 789 19 670 22 313 24 736 Payload kgs 2 500 3 000 2 750 3 800 3 800 5 500 5 500 6 500 8 000 1652 575073 6 6087 6 05 8 3707 8 370 12115 12115 14317 17 621 Gross kgs 7 050 8 22
21. hrough the gap in the tines The easiest way to do this is to load the bale in two halves in the loader one half in each side of the bucket and flick the sections out onto the tines In this way the sections will remain up on the tines for longer and get a better chop against the top knife If loaded the other way the sections will tend to fall through the tines and cause additional stress on the chopping mechanism 12 The key to the successful operation is that the bale remains on top of the cradle for long enough for all the pre chopping to take place against the serrated top knife This ensures that the amount of further chopping within the mixing chamber is reduced and though it may take a while for the bale to be taken in during all this time the material that has already been cut from the bale is being processed within the chamber 20 21 washing amp chopping 5 OPERATION 5 4 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 1 4 Add water at approximately 300kg 650 pounds per tonne of material to be chopped Rotate the machine for 1 2 minutes at 6 8 revs Park the machine on an incline open the wash gate and allow the water to drain off It may be necessary to repeat No 2 if materials being chopped are particularly dirty Chop the materials by running the machine at 10 revs
22. hydraulic adaptor T piece 2 25mm Extra Long Rubber front 2 25mm Extra Long Rubber rear Leading in nutrition management 10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION 10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION guide keenait Leading in nutrition management 10 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 Indicator is drifting or does not stay steady the most likely cause of the problem is dampness moisture in or around the Indicator or cables Please follow these steps to locate and correct the problem o Disconnect the cables on the indicator box Ensure they are labeled correctly for reconnection Check both the plug on the cable and the connector on the Indicator for dampness and or corrosion of the terminals If any dampness is found dry it off thoroughly with a hair drier If corrosion is found on the terminals then clean thoroughly Reconnect cable and test o Check for loose wiring or dampness Some machines are fitted with a junction box The procedure as detailed above applies o Check Weighcell plugs for dampness and also check Weighcell cables for any breaks and or dampness If the above measures do not rectify the problem then contact KEENAN SERVICE for further assistance
23. keenait Leading in nutrition management MODELS ES W 115 140 170 200 Klassik Bale Handler 100 1 0 170 200 D3D K KBH4 EN 1007 Rev 4 Model shown is the Klassik Bale Handler 140 WARNING NOTES Most sections of the manual apply to both the Keenan Klassik and the Keenan Klassik Bale Handler machines and all models Sections which do not apply to both machines will be clearly stated in the heading and the text Notes There are 3 different types of notes WARNING Texts with this symbol contain safety information They warn you of serious dangers possibly involving accident or injury the manual CAUTION Texts with this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of damage to your Keenan Klassik Failure to observe the information contained in a caution may invalidate your warranty using Note Texts with this heading give general information which improve the operation orefficiency of your Keenan Klassik The Keenan Klassik and the Keenan Klassik Bale Handler machines are subject to International patents including the following European 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 3 before attempting to operate the machine K E E N A N Leading in nutrition management KLASSIK AND KLASSIK BALE HANDLER The Keenan Klassik is a TMR feede
24. ll old feed from around body to prevent damage to paint and corrosion VFC door Before using the machine check that the door opens and shuts fully and operates smoothly Weekly 40 hrs PTO input shaft Grease the universal joints 2 nipples and the sliding half shafts smear grease on surfaces Drive gear box Grease the drive input shaft bearings 2 nipples Rotor Bearings Grease the front and rear rotor bearings 2 nipples Feed discharge auger Grease the auger s rear shaft end bearing 1 nipple NB the auger shaft s front end bearing is sealed and does not need routine lubrication but should be repacked annually Tandem Axles All tandem and bogie axles and suspension including steering axles are fitted with grease nipples on pivots and bushes These must be greased weekly Elevator Each week grease the bearings at each end of the elevator belts There are 2 on each side of the elevator See figure 11 page 28 4 nipples in total and check elevator belt for cracks or tears and tension Grease all pivots Guillotine door Grease the door hydraulic cylinders 4 nipples and the slide plates smear grease on surfaces with a food and feed industry type grease Drive chains Apply universal type oil liberally Check both chain tensioners are adjusted correctly See maintenance section on pages 22 and 23 Wheels and Tyres Check that tyres are inflated at the recommended pressures and wheel nuts are tight
25. loss of reputation or any other loss of whatever nature however sustained shall be available This Warranty constitutes the only warranty made by the Company and supersedes and overrides all oral and written statements or representations made by any Company representative or dealer or any other agreement arrangement practice custom or understanding between the parties Any claim under the Warranty must be promptly notified to the Company at the address on the invoice n the event of the machine being loaned to or hired by a third party warranty cover is not transferable unless given in writing and signed by a Director of Richard Keenan amp Co his Warranty shall be construed in accordance with Irish law and shall be subject to he exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish Courts PRODUCT CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS Due to our policy of continuous improvement Richard Keenan amp Co reserve the right 0 make changes in design to add improvements or to otherwise modify any of its products without incurring any obligation on products previously supplied 47 keenait Leading in nutrition management 12 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Certifies that the Keenan Klassik complies with the essential safety requirements of the Directive 98 37 EC EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with Directive 98 37 EC Manufacturer Richard Keenan amp Co Ltd Borris Co Carlow Ireland To conform t
26. mplete mixing The feedout chamber contains an auger which runs the entire length of the machine When mixing chopping is complete the feed out door and tray should be set in position and the VFC door dropped allowing the material to be swept up by the paddles and pushed onto the auger see figure 2 The VFC door should be opened partially at first As soon as feed is seen discharging then 15 20 seconds should be allowed before opening the VFC door fully Door position and ground speed should be set to allow an even feed out rate CAUTION The VFC door should only be opened when the PTO is engaged paddles turning main tenance keenait Leading in nutrition management 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES MAINTENANCE Figure 1 A properly operated and maintained Keenan mixer will give years of trouble free operation Regular maintenance of the machine is essential both for long machine life and to meet warranty requirements Refer to instructions in maintenance section of this manual Weekly cleaning of machine is advised to prevent corrosion to the mixer body from old feed SAFETY The Keenan has 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 WARNING Read the safet
27. ndler Decal 18 lons truct INS A NN 22 N The creel should be rai The bale should always be load it gets the maximum agitation from the 6 paddles The bale should be loa he bale should be sitt may be altered at the and cutting some secti recommended procedure 5 OPERATING THE KLASSIK BALE HANDLER Specific instructions for bale handler models sed before loading the bales ed in the centre of the machine so that ded against the creel effectively the bottom of a ing on top of the top knife This is the but for certain materials used this procedure point of commission or service by Keenan personnel to achieve the optimum performance The bale should be held in this position and gentl he tines so that as the bale is being loaded the ons off the bale The idea y dropped to rest on paddles are hitting it is the bottom of the bale is cut off so that the bale sits flat on tines and prevents the light density bales from roll intake time After 15 20 seconds th away taking care not to pull the bale away from can be withdrawn back to the loading side rubber After the paddle has s bale itself will be turned over by the paddles and loosening the bale wil part of the process wil material by cutting it a ing to either end of machin e bale can be released and iced away some of the bot e and also decreases the loader moved he knife The loa
28. ne is supplied with a top knife guard which should be removed and stored in the pocket of the front guard before using the machine safety When entering the chopping machine always fit the safety beading that is provided for the top knife Blade Figure 3 Top Knife Protection safety keenait Leading in nutrition management 3 SAFETY r It is recommended that only Keenan trained and qualified main tenance personnel enter the mixing chamber In the case of an untrained person entering the mixing chamber at the very minimum the following precautionary safety guidelines should be strictly adhered to at all times 1 Ensure the PTO is removed 2 Apply the mixer wagon handbrake and disconnect he tractor on level ground 3 Use a suitable ladder for access to and from the mixer wagon Note The viewing ladder is only used for viewing and not for access to the mixing chamber 4 Personnel should make themselves familiar with the ocation of all potential hazards before entering the machine in particular the location of the top knife and body blades 5 Use suitable Personnel Protective Equipment If the person intending to enter and work within the machine is not confident about doing so safely then they should contact a Keenan Service Person to complete the work s SODAGRAIN Additional safety instructions and warnings are included in the sodagrain leaflet which should be
29. ng of baled material non bale handler models 5 OPERATION 5 2 MIXER WAGON CAPACITY ty Due to the diversity of the materials available for feed purposes and the Klassik 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 Overloading must be avoided because The mix will not be homogenous evenly mixed so you don t get the maximum benefit from the machine Mechanical failure will result Due to the nature of the loading this may occur at load levels below that necessary to break the shear bolt gt O CAUTION The machine can be overloaded long before the shear bolt breaks Therefore not breaking shear bolt is not an indication that the machine is not being overloaded The overall amount of material that can be chopped mixed in one load depends on the following mixer wagon capacl achine size Overall dry matter of the TMR The chop length and quality of the material added The loading procedure and loading order of the materials used this has a major effect on machine capacity e g the addition of straw first or last Tractor H P rating 15 loading amp mixing keenait Leading in nutrition management 5 OPERATION 5 3 LOADING amp MIXING Note The unique tumbling action of
30. o these essential health and safety requirements the provisions of the following harmonised standards were particularly considered EN ISO 12100 1 EN ISO 12100 2 EN294 EN 1152 EN349 703 1553 MRL app IIA ISO 11684 ISO 12140 Date 29th August 2003 Signed James Greene Managing Director 48 NOTES Leading in nutrition management NOTES 50 keenait Leading in nutrition management Head Office Richard Keenan amp Company Limited Borris Co Carlow Ireland tel 353 0 59 9771200 fax 353 0 59 9771227 email info keenansystem com Website www keenansystem com UK Office German Office Richard Keenan UK Ltd Keenan GmbH 6th Street National Agricultural Centre Postfach 1305 Stoneleigh Park Kenilworth 48663 Ahaus Germany Warwickshire CV8 2RL England Tel 02561 449380 Fax 02561 4493858 Tel Administration 024 766 98200 Service Hotline 0700 533 626 767 Fax 024 766 98273 Service Office 02561 449 380 Nutrition Feedline 024 76698270 email info keenan de 24 hr Service 024 766 90903 website www keenan de website www keenansystem com Australia Office French Office Keenan PTY Keenan France SARL 1 109 Breen Street Bendigo 7 des Rolandi res Victoria 3550 Australia Rue des Rolandi res Tel 0354 42 3333 1800 817207 35120 Dol de Bretange France Fax 0354 41 3633 Tel 0299 480254 Fax 0299 480577 email keenansystem keenan fr USA Offi
31. r witha This manual has been designed to present difference the information you need to operate and The original Keenan mixer wagon became maintain your machine you require a market leader due to its reliability and further assistance or information please durability founded on simplicity fast contact your System Specialist Telephone efficient mixing and feed out and low numbers are listed on the back cover of horse power requirements The Keenan this manual Klassik built on these capabilities by adding the ability to chop and present in a consistent fashion time and time again The Keenan Klassik This ability is the cornerstone of the Keenan System delivering improved 1 the cornerstone efficiency and profitability on the farm More recently the Bale Handler models of the Keenan have introduced the ability to handle bales li of all sizes and types ystem e Ivering The minimum moving parts ensure a 4 ee robust machine with high mechanical improved efficiency efficiency Simple routine maintenance and profitability on and correct operation will deliver many years of service However in the event of the farm unforeseen problems Keenan s world class service means you can be assured of a prompt resolution introduction SECTION CONTENTS PAGE Using the manual and Introduction 1 1 Warning signs 3 2 Operating Principles 4 3 Safety 7 4 Weighing system 11 5 Operating the Klassik and Klas
32. sik Bale Handler 12 6 Maintenance 22 7 Maintenance checklist 32 8 Standard specifications 36 9 Parts list 37 10 Troubleshooting 42 11 Warranty 46 12 E C declaration of conformity CE Certification 48 1 WARNING SIGNS Read perdue Danger from flying Stay an of sharp not open or Manual objects blade remove safety Before using Keep a safe guards while the machine distance from feeder is this machine connected to the tractor ae Shut off engine and Never reach into Do not ride on Danger blades remove key before Rotating auger platform inside mixer performing or ladder maintenance or repair work Do not stand between tractor and mixer wagon while in operation weighing chopping keenait 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES The Klassik s main operating functions are weighing chopping mixing and feeding out WEIGHING The Klassik 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 See Section 4 and the readout manual for more detailed information CHOPPING MIXING Load ingredients in sequence recommended by your Keenan system specialist or as detailed in Section 5 Operating procedures For non bale handler models ensure bales are broken up prior to loading For bale handlers wait until bale is taken in completel
33. ure which is directly attributable to such parts can be furnished E Any machine on which the identification marks have been removed or altered F Any machine that has not received effective routine maintenance using recommended Keenan products as laid down in the operators manual G Any machine that has received repairs or modifications by persons unauthorised by the Company H Any machine fitted with spurious or non genuine spare parts and attachments or Spare parts or attachments not approved by the Company 1 Any machine damaged in transit whilst being loaded or unloaded on premises other than those owned by the Company 46 11 WARRANTY J Parts which may be defective or which may have failed and which not retained on site pending further investigation by the Company Such parts may need to be inspected in situ by a Company representative K Any machine damaged or any damage incurred prior to the machine being commissioned by an authorised representative of the Company The sole and exclusive claim against the Company made by the person specified above shall be for the repair or replacement of defective parts without prejudice to any rights pursuant to the Liability for Defective Products Act 1991 No other claim including but not limited to for incidental direct or indirect or consequential warranty damages for lost profits lost sales lost business lost savings loss of goodwill or
34. use located at the bottom panel of the indicator is for the external alarm and nothing to do with the display 45 warranty 11 WARRANTY Richard Keenan amp Ltd the Company shall undertake to correct by repair 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 This Warranty is for the benefit of the initial owner as notified to the Company Standard Warranty period from date of commissioning is 12 months unless otherwise agreed in writing between the company and the owner This Warranty shall cease to apply on any resale of the equipment by the initial owner The Warranty shall not apply to A Any machine used by a third party who will not have had instruction in the correct use of the machine by an official representative of the Company B Any machine which has sustained damage through general wear and tear or neglect or use for which the machines were not intended to be used by the Company Bearings sprockets chains and other wearing parts unless clear evidence of immediate working failure which is directly attributable to such parts can be furnished D Any consumable or perishable parts such as knives blades rubber seals hydraulic components shear bolts brake liners electric components and running gear unless clear evidence of immediate working fail
35. xing chamber to ensure that All blade covers have been removed spare parts and foreign objects have been removed No damage has taken place during transport gt Vi Fit the weigh box to the plate on the swinging arm and attach the display cable from the junction box Ensure the power lead from the weighing system is connected to the tractor battery via a direct fused line or place a 12v battery in the side box and connect with crocodile clips Test by switching on the weigh box then zero the scales Stand on the back of the ladder and check the display with your known weight Figure 4 Photograph illustrates a well mixed ration showing consistent fibre length and integration of forages and grains set up Leading in nutrition management 5 OPERATION VII With the opens fu moveme he padd generate he padd tractor running check that the VFC door ly and closes completely Similarly check the nt of the feedout tray Engage the PTO and check the turning of the paddles The initial turning of e rubbers against the side of the Klassik will a lot of initial noise but this will decrease as e rubbers become more pliable As a general rule engine speed during loading should be as low as possible without the risk of stalling the ractor See guidelines on loading and mixing procedures Load this side only Load long fibres slowly onto paddles Figure 5 Loadi
36. y before adding further bales As a general rule material should be tumbling freely when mixing If not then he machine is overloaded Mixing is carried out by a centrally mounted rotor fitted with 6 angled paddles revolving at 5 10rpm paddle imparts a shearing action sweeping the eed ingredients onto the strategically placed knives to produce a consistent and thorough mix with all types of materials including baled silage hay straw roots and liquids Q CAUTION For bale handler models do not load more than one bale at a time Q CAUTION Overloading will seriously affect machine performance and life and will invalidate your warranty 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES The angled paddles help mixing by sweeping the material from end to end The placement of the blades ensures the materials reach optimum size length without grinding it down and destroying the all important scratch actor of the forages ixing time will be determined by the required chop length Follow procedures contained in this manual or consult your Keenan TMR specialist for urther information Root crops can be washed in machines fitted with a beet grid by adding water to the load When the process is complete the grid can be opened and the water drained away 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 co
37. y section section 3 before attempting to operate machine 3 SAFETY WARNING A The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the machine at all times This machine should only be operated by one person at all times There is no noise significant emission from the feeder as the noise emission will be much lower than the tractor noise emission safety The Klassik has many safety features built into its design but ultimately safe operation requires the vigilance of the operator and an understanding of potential safety hazards The Klassik is designed to be used as a mixer chopper wagon for mixing animal feeds It should not be used for any other purpose which will affect its performance or safety Creel E Top Knife Bellyband pen N Auger Feedout door Feedout tray 7 VFC Door Variable Feedout Control Body knives Figure 2 The following safety points are general quidelines Given the wide variety of possible operating conditions other safety risks may exist which are not captured in the list over safety keenait Leading in nutrition management 3 SAFETY a Always park the feeder on level ground and apply the handbrake when not in use b Do not exceed 15km hr 10mph when in transit Local road traffic laws will apply when machine is in transit on public road Exercise extreme caution when on the road for other roa
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