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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER ALTOR 6070 STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER - MIXER ATHENOR 6070 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE A7310336 0 06.2003...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The KUHN machine that you have just purchased has undergone a full range of inspections throughout the manufacturing process. If you should encounter a fault in spite of all the care given to the manufac- ture of your machine, please contact your dealer who will solve the problem with the assistance of our after-sales service.
- Page 3 NOT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. KEEP IT HANDY. Your KUHN dealer will explain the operating principle of the machine. His job is to make sure you get the best possible service from it. Please contact your dealer’s specialist after-sales team with your queries regarding equipment operation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety ____________________________________________________ General Safety Instructions ______________________________ Safety Labels _________________________________________ Lighting Equipment ____________________________________ Description of the Altor - Athenor 6070 _____________________ Technical Specifications ________________________________ 1.5.1 Altor 6070 _____________________________________ 1.5.2 Athenor 6070 __________________________________ Description of the Controls ______________________________ 1.6.1 Electric Controls _______________________________ 1.6.2... - Page 5 Options _________________________________________________ Hydraulic Unit ______________________________________ Free-Wheel Homokinetic Transmission __________________ Weighing System ___________________________________ Swivel Chute _______________________________________ Mixing Hopper ______________________________________ Maintenance _____________________________________________ Greasing __________________________________________ Cleaning the Conveyor _______________________________ Chain Tension ______________________________________ Adjusting Belt Tension ________________________________ Checking and Adjusting the Sections ____________________ Storage __________________________________________ Oil Change and Level Checks __________________________ 5.7.1...
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Page 6: Safety
These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators. Designated Use of the Machine Altor 6070 and Athenor 6070 silage loader/distributor/straw blower/mixer wagons must only be used for the jobs for which they have been designed. - Loading of silage from clamps, loading of round or rectangular bales, transport, mixing by recycling, distribution of forage and straw blowing for bedding. -
Page 7: General Safety Instructions
Before starting work, the user must familiarise himself with the machine’s operating controls and their respective functions. 3. Before entering public roads, put the machine into the transport position in accordance with KUHN indications (arm and grab in, body in the transport position, delivery chute folded back). - Page 8 Never engage the PTO with the tractor engine switched off. Driving Components 1. Before every use, make sure that PTO and universal drive shaft guards are fitted and in good condition. Any damaged guards must be replaced immediately by KUHN recommended parts.
- Page 9 KUHN. When a leak has been located, take appropriate precautions to avoid accidents. 3. Before carrying out any operations on the hydraulic circuit, lower the machine, fully retract the arm and grab ram rods, switch off the engine and circuit pressure and remove the key from the ignition.
- Page 10 6. To avoid environmental contamination, it is forbidden to dump any type of used oil, grease or filters. Dispose of them in specially provided containers. 7. Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the KUHN. Only use KUHN spare parts.
- Page 11 NOTES...
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Page 12: Safety Labels
MESSAGE A L’UTILISATEURMESSAGE A L’UTILISATEURSSS SAFETY LABELS Your machine features a number of adhesive labels as shown below. These labels contribute to your safety and the safety of others and help to keep the machine running smoothly. Read them and check their position. - Page 13 CHECK CHAIN TENSION REGULARLY CHECK REGULARLY THE TYRES PRESSURE COMPULSORY. STOP COMPLETELY TO CHANGE SPEED ALWAYS KEEP YOUR HAND AWAY FROM THE CRUSHING AREA UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS ARE AT A COMPLETE STANDSTILL BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE, SWITCH OFF THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED...
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Page 14: Lighting Equipment
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Altor 6070 - Athenor 6070 Lighting equipment is fitted as standard on the machines in accordance with current legislation. The equipment includes: - 2 sets of tail lights comprising a brake light, a side light and a turn-signal indicator (A) - Page 15 NOTES...
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Page 16: Description Of The Altor - Athenor 6070
DESCRIPTION OF THE ALTOR - ATHENOR 6070... - Page 17 CONTROL UNIT (UNDER THE COVER)) PLATFORM 10 - PLATFORM CONTROLS 11 - ARM RAM SAFETY VALVE 12 - RECYCLING CHUTE on ATHENOR 6070 or SWIVEL STRAW-BLOWING CHUTE on ALTOR 6070 13 - COVER on ATHENOR 6070 14 - GRAB RAM...
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 Altor 6070 Semi-mounted silage loader, straw blower and feeder ,7(0 '(),1,7,21 $/725 2.42 Overall width 6.25 Overall length, machine on ground 2.22 Overall height, machine on ground Max. height requirement: 4.81 Machine on ground 5.64 Axle at max. height 1.24 Offset, chute side (closed) 2,00... -
Page 20: Athenor 6070
1.5.2 Athenor 6070 Semi-mounted silage loader, straw blower, mixer and feeder ,7(0 '(),1,7,21 $7+(125 2.42 Overall width 6.25 Overall length, machine on ground 2.46 Overall height, machine on ground 2.46 Cover folded 2.76 Cover unfolded Max. height requirement: 4.81 Machine on ground 5.64... -
Page 22: Description Of The Controls
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS 1.6.1 Electric Controls For standard machines and machines with a swivel chute Machine with hopper... - Page 23 A - Switching Controls in neutral Controls active and Controls active spotlight on B - Raising / Lowering the Arm and Body Raise the arm Lower the body Raise the body Lower the body C - Raising / Lowering the Delivery Chute and Opening / Closing the Grab Open the grab Raise the chute Lower the chute...
- Page 24 D - Feed Rotor On / Off Indicator lamp Feed rotor on Feed rotor off E - Conveyor Forward / Reverse Conveyor in forward Conveyor in reverse motion The feed rotor clutch is hydraulically controlled. The lever must therefore be held for a few moments in the required position until the green LED lights up.
- Page 25 G - Deflector Regulator up Regulator down (hay and (recycling, silage feeding and straw haylage) blowing) H - Swivel/Recycling Chute Shutter Swivel / Recycling chute position Delivery chute position Shutter positioning is controlled hydraulically. As this takes a little time, the lever must be held in the required position for a few seconds.
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Page 26: Optional Equipment Controls
1.6.2 Optional Equipment Controls The controls supplied with a machine equipped with an optional mixing hopper or swivel chute will be identified as described in the “Description of the Controls” section. The knobs and levers marked A and F therefore have identical functions. This part of the manual will therefore focus on the knobs used to control the mixing hopper or the swivel chute. - Page 27 K - Adjusting the Injection Speed The speed is adjusted by a knob graduated from 0 to 10. Position 0 corresponds to zero injection screw speed. Note: The injection auger output rate is not exactly proportional to the graduation. Calibration according to product type may prove necessary. Refer to the mixing hopper instruction manual supplied with the machine.
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Page 28: Electric Controls From The Platform
1.6.3 Electric Controls from the Platform A - Raising / Lowering the Arm and Body Raise the arm Lower the body Raise the body Lower the arm B - Opening / Closing the Grab Open the grab Close the grab... -
Page 29: Changing The Turbine Speed
1.6.4 Changing the Turbine Speed The gear control lever is located on the front of the machine. This lever has three positions (for a PTO speed of 540 rpm): loading a machine equipped with a hydraulic unit - 540 min straw blowing - 270 min feeding... -
Page 30: Starting Up
2. STARTING UP The Altor & Athenor 6070 are supplied with a safety system fitted to the delivery chute ram. The purpose of this system is to lock the chute ram for transport in total safety. The system consists of a metal bar restricting the two shafts of the chute ram and clamps which must be removed when the machine is commissioned. -
Page 31: Hitching
2.1 HITCHING Note: Before hitching the machine to the tractor, make sure that there is sufficient ballast on the front axle of the tractor. Ballast should be added to the special supports according to the tractor manufacturer’s instructions. The front axle load must be not be less than 20% of the unladen tractor weight. -
Page 32: Universal Drive
2.3 UNIVERSAL DRIVE - At maximum overlap (with the drive shaft compressed), there must be a safety gap of B = 20 mm to prevent the tubes striking the jaws. Fig. 4 - At maximum extension, there must be a tube overlap of A = 330 mm. -
Page 33: Machines Without An Auxiliary Hydraulic Unit
2.4.2 Machines without an Auxiliary Hydraulic Unit In order to power the machine’s independent distributor, the machine can be connected to the tractor hydraulics in one of three ways: Connection to a single-acting distributor and direct return to the tank (strongly recommended). Connection to a double-acting distributor. -
Page 34: Electric
2.4.4 Electric The machine is supplied as standard with a separate harness to be connected by your dealer to the + and - terminals on your tractor battery (brown wire to + and blue wire to -). A second power cable can be ordered for another tractor under reference A7040170. -
Page 35: No-Load Test
NO-LOAD TESTS Before using the machine for the first time under a load, it must be tested to make sure that the tractor-machine combination is in working order. MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO FOREIGN BODIES OR ACCESSORIES INSIDE THE MACHINE. Procedure - Make sure that you can change PTO speed. -
Page 36: Machine Operation
3. MACHINE OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Before carrying out any maintenance on the machine, switch off the tractor engine, take the key out of the ignition, wait until all moving parts are at a standstill and uncouple the universal drive shaft. 3.1 LOADING SILAGE If the machine is equipped with a hydraulic unit, the speed control unit must be set to neutral. -
Page 37: Loading Bales
- Raise the arm with the grab inside the body and repeat the loading operation until the machine is completely full. When the machine is loaded, bring the grab into the tailgate position without overpacking the silage against the feed rotor. Never overpack the silage against the feed rotor 3.2 LOADING BALES... -
Page 38: Cubic Bales
Note: For easier feeding of hay or haylage or straw blowing with a round bale, we advise you to make sure that the bale is loaded so that it will unroll naturally. This ensures a better feed through to the turbine - feed rotor assembly and therefore improves the quality of distribution or straw blowing. -
Page 39: Regulating System
REGULATING SYSTEM The product regulating system, placed above the two feed rotors and at the entry to the turbine, has two working positions: - A “down” position to regulate and chop the product. It is essential that this position is used for feeding hay and haylage. - An “up”... -
Page 40: Mixing
3.4 MIXING - When loading, start with the fibrous products, then add the minerals and finish with the silage. Beware: The addition of fibrous products (hay or straw) increases the volume after recycling. - Select a turbine speed of 270 min -1 . - Set the regulating system to the “up”... -
Page 41: Feeding
3.5 FEEDING Select the turbine speed according to the product to be distributed: - 270 min for feeding, - 540 min for straw blowing. Note: We strongly recommend against using the machine with a tractor PTO speed of 540 min economic mode. -
Page 42: Feeding
Operating tips: To stop feedingmomentarily (posts, obstacles, etc.), simply disengage the feed rotor (the conveyor stops at the same time). To avoid the risks of jamming in difficult conditions, watch the engine speed. Slow down the conveyor, or even reverse the direction of rotation, as soon as the engine speed drops or the belt begins to slip. -
Page 43: Hay And Haylage
3.5.3 Hay and Haylage - Start up the tractor PTO and bring the engine up to its nominal speed. - Switch the tractor’s hydraulic distributor to continuous pumping. - Set the regulating system to the “down” position. - Point the delivery chute such that the machine wheel does not run over the distributed forage which should be properly channelled towards the ground or into the trough. -
Page 44: Straw Blowing
3.6 STRAW BLOWING - Start up the tractor PTO. - Bring the tractor up to its nominal speed and switch the tractor’s hydraulic distributor to continuous pumping. - Set the regulating system to the “up” position. - Point the delivery chute or the optional swivel chute such that the straw is blown where you want it. - Start up the feed rotor with the clutch (until the indicator lights up if electric controls are fitted). - Page 45 Note: Should the turbine or feed rotor become jammed, use the hook mounted inside the housing on the left-hand side of the machine (see photo below) to pull out the jammed product at the distribution chute or feed rotor, then use a lever to ensure that the turbine can rotate freely.
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Page 46: Storage Of Controls
STORAGE OF CONTROLS Make sure that the controls are put away after every use to protect them from the weather: 3.7.1 Storage of Electric Controls Gateless machines: A hook is provided (A) under the front right-hand housing Gated machines: Put the controls away in the protective housing (B) 3.7.2 Storage of Dual Platform Control To protect the dual control, be sure to close the cover on the control unit after every use. -
Page 47: Options
4. OPTIONS The following options are available for the Altor 6070 and the Athenor 6070: - Hydraulic unit (*) - Free wheel homokinetic transmission - Weighing system (*) - Swivel chute (*) - Mixing hopper (*) Note: Options marked (*) are factory-fitted only. -
Page 48: Free-Wheel Homokinetic Transmission
- With the aid of the speed control lever, the unit may be used in three ways: - at neutral, therefore without running the turbine, for all loading operations - with a turbine speed of 270 min for distribution - with a turbine speed of 540 min Maintenance: - Comply with the safety instructions relating to machine maintenance. -
Page 49: Swivel Chute
4.4 SWIVEL CHUTE Note: The maximum straw blowing distance with the swivel chute is 13 metres. The swivel chute is an essential item of equipment for farm building with no through access. With its high angle of rotation, straw can be blown to every position while protecting the driver in the tractor cab. -
Page 50: Mixing Hopper
Using the optional swivel chute Athenor recycling machines with a swivel chute are fitted with a valve under the machine platform (Photo 1). This valve is used to open and close the recycling cover. If it is open, the cover and shutter switch to the recycling position. -
Page 51: Maintenance
Replace them immediately if they are damaged. Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer. Only use Kuhn spare parts. Before carrying out any electric welding work on the tractor or towed machine, disconnect the cables from the alternator and battery. -
Page 52: Greasing
5.1 GREASING The greasing points are identified by a label featuring a white grease pump on a blue background. Some grease nipples are located under guards or protective caps. We strongly recommend that you take the time when your machine is delivered to open all of the guards to identify the various greasing points. -
Page 53: Chain Tension
5.3 CHAIN TENSION The tension of the chains should be checked after every 100 hours of operation. If the deflection exceeds 150 mm, the chains need to be tightened up. Figure 1 Never fully tighten the chains. Always leave a deflection of at least 50 mm (Figure 1). -
Page 54: Adjusting Belt Tension
ADJUSTING BELT TENSION In order to guarantee optimum system operation, belt tension needs to be checked and adjusted if necessary every 100 hours, or more often if difficult products are frequently distributed. Belt tension is adjusted using the screw rod (A), nut (B) and check nut (C). In the engaged position, the end of the spring should be level with the indicator ( Left-hand side drive (lower feed rotor) Right-hand side drive (upper feed rotor) -
Page 55: Checking And Adjusting The Sections
5.5 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE SECTIONS Check the position of the regulating tines in relation to the sections regularly. - Outer regulating tines (A): these tines must be centred in relation to the sections passing on each side. - Inner regulating tines (B): the distance “d”... -
Page 56: Storage
5.6 STORAGE If the machine is not to be used for a long period, prepare it for storage as follows: - Clean the body (inside, outside and underside), the arm and the grab. Remove any product build- up. If necessary, repaint any surface in danger of rusting. Grease the underbody. - When using a pressure cleaner, pay attention to the sensitive areas (ram joints, electrical connections, etc.). -
Page 57: Oil Change And Level Checks
5.7 OIL CHANGE AND LEVEL CHECKS 5.7.1 Gearbox The gearbox must always have sufficient oil. Its capacity is 5 litres. To drain - Unscrew the fill plug (A). - Place a container under the drain hole and unscrew the drain plug (B). -
Page 58: Step-Up Gear Unit
5.7.3 Step-Up Gear Unit (If the optional hydraulic unit is fitted) To drain - Unscrew the fill plug (A). - Place a container under the step-up gear unit and unscrew the drain plug (B). To fill - Refit the drain plug (B). - Fill the gear unit with ISO CKC 150 type oil, such as SHELL OMALA 150 (to 1 cm below level). -
Page 59: Summary Maintenance Schedule
Replace if necessary. Check that the safety labels are fitted and legible Check moving parts for wear. Replace if necessary using original KUHN parts. Clean the machine (body, arm and grab). Avoid splashing electrical components, the belt, etc. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What to do l Insufficient grab power - Check that the hydraulic connections between the tractor and the machine are correct (pressure and return). - Check the hydraulic pressure (190 bar) and the pump output (35 l/min). The return pressure must be 8 bar maximum at the nominal tractor speed. - Page 61 l The conveyor stops rotating in - Check the hydraulic connections for leaks. the course of work - Check that the feed rotor is engaged and the indicator is lit (see section 1.6 “Description of the Controls”). - Check the hydraulic connections for leaks. l The feed rotor and the conveyor stop rotating in the course of - Check that the indicator is lit (see section 1.6 “Description of...
- Page 62 l Turbine rotating, feed rotor engaged - Check the conveyor speed setting. Position the but no product appears. setting knob at the required graduation mark. - Make sure that the product to be distributed is not packed against the feed rotor. Release the pressure on the product inside the machine body by opening the grab slightly.
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Page 63: General Conditions Of Warranty
- Claims relating to such parts will be handled in the same way as if they were KUHN parts. However compensation will depend on the warranty agreement of the manufacturer concerned, insofar as the latter acknowledges the validity of the claim. - Page 64 - Return of the warranty certificate duly signed by the dealer and user on commissioning. - Claims shall only be made on a KUHN claim form and sent by the dealer to the Company within a period of one month of the date of the incident.
- Page 65 THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE LABOUR CODE . The manufacturer declines all responsibility should use of the equipment not comply with the recommendations contained in this manual. . The user shall observe health and safety rules and Agricultural Insurance Fund recommendations. .
- Page 66 All apparatus in the KUHN range comply with the standards of the French Ministry of Labour laid down in decree n° 86594 of 14 March 1986 and the departmental order of 14 March 1986.
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