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Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual.
330, 345, 360
and 375
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
330, 345, 360 and 375 Rotary
Harvesting Units
OMKM97447 ISSUE B0
Proposition 65 Warning
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are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
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chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
(ENGLISH)
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Kemper
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  • Page 1 330, 345, 360 and 375 Rotary Harvesting Units OPERATOR’S MANUAL 330, 345, 360 and 375 Rotary Harvesting Units OMKM97447 ISSUE B0 (ENGLISH) CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
  • Page 2 Your KEMPER dealer also needs these numbers when This manual and the safety signs on your machine may you order parts. File the identification numbers in a secure also be available in other languages (see your KEMPER place off the engine or machine. dealer to order).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Page Connect the Drive (Forage Harvester Predelivery Inspection Types 493 and 494) ........25­9 Predelivery Checklist ........CLIST­1 Replace CLAAS Tray with KEMPER Tray..25­13 Delivery Checklist .........CLIST­1 Checklist for the First Harvest Season ..CLIST­2 Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Identification View Prior to Attaching ..........30­1...
  • Page 4 End of Season Maintenance ......45­10 (Optional on 345 and 360, Standard on 375) ............30­25 Service Adjusting the Feed Bars (330, 345 and 360)..30­26 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values....50­1 Adjusting the Feed Bars (375 up to Main Drive Slip Clutches ­...
  • Page 5 Contents Page 345 Rotary Harvesting Unit ........60­1 360 Rotary Harvesting Unit ........60­2 375 Rotary Harvesting Unit ........60­2 Declaration of Conformity ........60­3 EC Declaration of Conformity ......60­4 Serial Number Rotary Harvesting Unit Serial Number Plate (Up to Year of Manufacture 2009)..65­1 Rotary Harvesting Unit Serial Number Plate (From Year of Manufacture 2010) ..65­1 Serial Number.............65­2...
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  • Page 7: Predelivery Inspection

    Predelivery Inspection Predelivery Checklist After the 330, 345, 360 or 375 rotary harvesting unit has □ Rotary harvesting unit can be folded correctly. been completely assembled, carry out an inspection to be sure it is in good running order before delivering it to the □...

  • Page 8: Checklist For The First Harvest Season

    Predelivery Inspection Checklist for the First Harvest Season Check the following items sometime during the first □ Check condition of blade segments. season of operation with the rotary harvesting unit: □ Check with the customer as to the performance of the □...

  • Page 9: Identification View

    Identification View Identification Views 330 Rotary Harvesting Unit KM00321,000024D ­19­12JAN10­1/4 345 Rotary Harvesting Unit Continued on next page KM00321,000024D ­19­12JAN10­2/4 00­1 040810 PN=9...
  • Page 10 Identification View 360 Rotary Harvesting Unit KM00321,000024D ­19­12JAN10­3/4 375 Rotary Harvesting Unit KM00321,000024D ­19­12JAN10­4/4 00­2 040810 PN=10...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Replacement safety signs are available from your KEMPER dealer. Before you start working with the machine, learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
  • Page 12 Safety Observe Road Traffic Regulations Always observe local road traffic regulations when using public roads. FX,ROAD ­19­01MAY91­1/1 Use Safety Lights and Devices Prevent collisions with other road users. Slow moving tractors with implements or drawn equipment, as well as self­propelled machines are especially dangerous on public roads.
  • Page 13 Safety Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
  • Page 14 Safety Stay Clear of Harvesting Unit Due to their function, the cutting rotors as well as gathering, cross and feed drums cannot be completely shielded. Stay clear of these moving elements during operation. Always disengage main clutch, shut off engine and remove key before servicing or unclogging harvesting unit.
  • Page 15 Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from power­driven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure.
  • Page 16 Safety Service Machines Safely Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, scarf, loose clothing, or necklace when you work near machine tools or moving parts. If these items were to get caught, severe injury could result. Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in moving parts.
  • Page 17 Safety Transport with Rotary Harvesting Unit Installed Before driving the forage harvester on public roads, the rotary harvesting unit must be raised and secured in the raised position. It must not, however, obstruct the operator’s view of the road. KM00321,000024F ­19­12JAN10­1/1 Ballasting for Safe Ground Contact Operating, steering and braking performance of forage harvester can be considerably affected by attachments...
  • Page 18 Dispose of Waste Properly If waste disposal is carried out improperly, this may damage the environment and ecological systems. Potentially harmful waste used with KEMPER equipment include such items as oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries. Use leakproof containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them.

  • Page 19: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals Pictorial Safety Signs At several important places of this machine safety signs are affixed intended to signify potential danger. The hazard is identified by a pictorial in a warning triangle. An adjacent pictorial provides information how to avoid personal injury.

  • Page 20: Rotary Harvesting Unit

    Safety Decals Rotary Harvesting Unit Stay clear of rotary harvesting unit to avoid personal injury. Arms, legs or loose clothing might become caught in the rotary harvesting unit when in operation. Always keep the required safety distance from the rotary harvesting unit.

  • Page 21: Folding Area-345, 360 And 375 Only

    Safety Decals Folding Area—345, 360 and 375 Only Stay clear of the folding area of the rotary harvesting unit. When folding or unfolding the rotary harvesting unit, ensure that no persons are standing within the folding area. Before folding or unfolding, ensure that all persons keep the required safety distance from the rotary harvesting unit.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic System-345, 360 And 375 Only

    Safety Decals Hydraulic System—345, 360 and 375 Only The hydraulic pressure must not exceed 21000 kPa (210 bar; 3046 psi). OUCC002,00027FA ­19­18SEP07­1/1 Hanging Points Should the rotary harvesting unit be moved without being attached to the forage harvester, always use the hanging points.

  • Page 23: Prepare The Rotary Harvesting Unit For Haulage (Models 345 And 360)

    Haulage Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit for Haulage (Models 345 and 360) Fold the rotary harvesting unit up. To prevent the outer sections from lowering, install tensioner strap (A). A—Tensioner strap KM00321,0000252 ­19­26JAN10­1/1 Install the Transport Pallet (Model 375 Only) To prevent damage to the rotary harvesting unit when transporting it on a fork lift, always use the transport pallet (A) supplied with the rotary harvesting unit.

  • Page 24: Loading With A Crane

    Haulage Loading with a Crane CAUTION: Always use the hanging points (see arrows). This will prevent the machine from tipping. Always use chains or straps that meet the weight requirements of the rotary harvesting unit (see Section Specifications). Particular care must be taken when loading in this way.

  • Page 25: Preparation Of The Rotary Harvesting Unit

    Preparation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Unpacking As soon as packaging material is removed, check the unit for any damage that might have been incurred during transport. OUKM001,0000027 ­19­01MAR05­1/1 Remove Tensioner Strap (Models 345 and 360) Remove tensioner strap (A). NOTE: Do NOT discard tensioner strap (A);...

  • Page 26: Attaching To A Claas Forage Harvester

    Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester Compatibility Chart (CLAAS Forage out the steps included in Section Prepare Harvesters) the Rotary Harvesting Unit. The chart below gives the compatibility between rotary CAUTION: Before attaching the rotary harvesting units and forage harvesters. harvesting unit to a forage harvester, carry Compatibility rotary harvesting unit/forage harvester ..................

  • Page 27: Channel Width Adjustment

    Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester Channel Width Adjustment The channel width of forage harvester and rotary harvesting unit must be the same. Preset channel width Preset channel width (X) for narrow intake (forage harvester types 685 ­ 695) is 570 mm (1 ft. 10.44 in.) and for wide intake (forage harvester types 820 ­...

  • Page 28: Adjust Rotary Harvesting Unit Tilt

    Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester Adjust Rotary Harvesting Unit Tilt Depending on the condition of the crop, the rotary harvesting unit can be engaged in different positions. Adjustment for rotary harvesting units with tilt frame To guide the rotary harvesting unit flat on the ground, install mounting bracket (A) on both sides as shown in illustration 1 (factory setting).

  • Page 29: Adjust Play On Tilt Frame

    Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester Adjust Play on Tilt Frame For the tilt frame to operate properly, always maintain a play (X) of 3 mm (0.12 in.). IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the tilt frame, do not overtighten nut (A)! A—Nut X—3 mm (0.12 in.) KM00321,0000267 ­19­04FEB10­1/1...

  • Page 30: Attaching To Claas Forage Harvesters

    Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester Attaching to CLAAS Forage Harvesters Rotary harvesting unit with tilt frame 1. Unlock lever (A). 2. Drive the forage harvester close to the rotary harvesting unit’s frame until attaching straps (B) protrude into mounting brackets (E) of the attaching frame.
  • Page 31 Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester Rotary harvesting unit with rigid frame 1. Unlock lever (A). 2. Drive the forage harvester close to the rotary harvesting unit’s frame until attaching straps (B) protrude into mounting brackets (D) of the attaching frame.

  • Page 32: Connect Hydraulic Hoses

    KM00321,0000179 ­19­27MAY09­1/1 Connect the Drive (Forage Harvester Types 491 and 492) 330 and 345 rotary harvesting units 1. Slide u.j. shaft (B) on drive shaft (A) of the harvesting unit drive on the forage harvester. 2. Slide u.j. shaft (B) on drive shaft (C) of the rotary harvesting unit.
  • Page 33 Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester 360 and 375 rotary harvesting units 1. Install spacer bushings (A). 2. Extend the equipped shield by attaching sheet (B). 3. Install protective cover (C). 4. Connect u.j. shaft (D). IMPORTANT: Secure the u.j. shaft (D) with locking screws on both sides.
  • Page 34 Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester Connect the Drive (Forage Harvester Types 493 and 494) 1. Completely remove claw clutch (A) from rotary harvesting unit drive. To do this, disassemble items 1 to 11. A—Claw clutch KM00321,000026A ­19­09FEB10­1/7 2. Screw threaded rod (B) into u.j. shaft, adjust to 147 mm (X) and counterlock with hex.
  • Page 35 Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester 3. First insert u.j. shaft into splined bushing (A) of the rotary harvesting unit drive on the forage harvester. A—Splined bushing KM00321,000026A ­19­09FEB10­3/7 4. Secure u.j. shaft with bushing (A) and retaining nut (B). A—Bushing B—Retaining nut Continued on next page...
  • Page 36 Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester 5. Put the other end of the u.j. shaft on the rotary harvesting unit gear box (A). Rotary harvesting units with rigid attaching frame only: Rotary harvesting units with rigid attaching frame must be lowered so that there is enough room to attach the u.j.
  • Page 37 Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester 7. Install bracket (A). Install u.j. shaft shield (B). A—Bracket E—Washer B—U.j. shaft shield F— Retaining nut C—Spring ring G—Washer D—Screw KM00321,000026A ­19­09FEB10­7/7 25­12 040810 PN=37...

  • Page 38: Replace Claas Tray With Kemper Tray

    This problem will be resolved by using the straight KEMPER tray (A). Installation: Remove CLAAS tray, slide in straight KEMPER tray (A) and attach it to support shaft (B). NOTE: When harvesting grass, remove the KEMPER tray.

  • Page 39: Attaching To New Holland And Case Forage Harvesters

    KM00321,000026D ­19­10FEB10­1/1 Compatibility Chart (NEW HOLLAND Forage Harvesters) The chart below gives the compatibility between rotary harvesting units and forage harvesters. Compatibility rotary harvesting unit/forage harvester ................330, 345 FX 300 FX 375 FX 450 FX 28 FX 30 FX 38...

  • Page 40: Install Mounting Rail

    Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Install Mounting Rail IMPORTANT: Mounting rail (A) is supplied separately with the rotary harvesting unit and must be installed on the forage harvester first. Secure mounting rail (A) in middle holes (2, 3 and 4) of the pattern on the feed roll housing.

  • Page 41: Channel Width Adjustment

    Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Channel Width Adjustment The channel width of forage harvester and rotary harvesting unit must be the same. Preset channel width The preset channel width (X) varies depending on the configuration of rotary harvesting unit and forage harvester (see chart): X—Preset channel width Rotary Harvesting Unit...

  • Page 42: Improved Channel Width Adjustment

    Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Adjust channel width The channel width of the rotary harvesting unit can be adjusted, if required. Procedure: Loosen attaching screws (A). Cover, feed plate and scraper assembly (B) can be turned round the feed drum (C) to modify channel width. IMPORTANT: After adjustment, make sure that clearance between scraper and wall of feed drum does not exceed 5 mm (0.2 in.).

  • Page 43: Attaching To New Holland And Case Forage Harvesters

    Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters 1. Slowly drive the forage harvester forward until mounting rail (A) lies in the attaching frame of the rotary harvesting unit. Then raise the front shield and engage the rotary harvesting unit.

  • Page 44: Lock Jackstands

    Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Lock Jackstands Lock rear jackstands (A) in their highest position. Remove front jackstand (B) and replace it with the dummy plug provided. NOTE: When the rotary harvesting unit is attached to the forage harvester, slide front jackstand (B) into the bracket provided on the attaching frame.

  • Page 45: Install U.j. Shaft Shields On Forage Harvester

    Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvesters Install U.J. Shaft Shields on Forage Harvester On forage harvesters with infinitely variable length­of­cut adjustment "HydroLoc" only Cover both splined shafts (A) and (B) with protection device (D). Depending on which splined shaft is used (A or B), cover plate (1) must be installed at the top or at the bottom of strap (2).

  • Page 46: Attaching To A Krone Forage Harvester

    Attaching to a KRONE Forage Harvester Compatibility Chart The chart below gives the compatibility between rotary harvesting units and forage harvesters. CAUTION: Before attaching the rotary harvesting unit to a forage harvester, carry out the steps included in Section Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit.

  • Page 47: Install Front Jackstand

    Attaching to a KRONE Forage Harvester Adjust channel width The channel width of the rotary harvesting unit can be adjusted, if required. Procedure: Loosen attaching screws (A). Cover, feed plate and scraper assembly (B) can be turned round the feed drum (C) to modify channel width. IMPORTANT: After adjustment, make sure that clearance between scraper and wall of feed drum does not exceed 5 mm (0.2 in.).

  • Page 48: Attaching To Krone Forage Harvesters

    Attaching to a KRONE Forage Harvester Attaching to KRONE Forage Harvesters 1. Place the rotary harvesting unit on jackstands (C) and (D) in front of the forage harvester. 2. Attach the rotary harvesting unit to the feed roll housing of the forage harvester using suspensions (A) and (B).

  • Page 49: Connect Hydraulic Hoses

    Attaching to a KRONE Forage Harvester Connect Hydraulic Hoses Connect hydraulic hoses (A) for folding the rotary harvesting unit to the relevant hydraulic connections on the left side of the forage harvester. A—Hydraulic hoses KM00321,0000278 ­19­18FEB10­1/1 Connect Drive Shaft Connect drive shaft (A) to forage harvester drive and to rotary harvesting unit input gear box.

  • Page 50: Detaching The Rotary Harvesting Unit

    Detaching the Rotary Harvesting Unit Install Front Jackstand (Except on Rotary Harvesting Units for CLAAS Forage Harvesters) Before detaching the rotary harvesting unit, remove the dummy plug and install front jackstand (A). CAUTION: When working underneath the rotary harvesting unit, it must be supported securely. A—Jackstand KM00321,0000279 ­19­18FEB10­1/1 Detach Rotary Harvesting Unit...

  • Page 51: Transport

    Transport Driving on Public Roads regulations when driving the forage harvester on public roads. CAUTION: When driving on public roads or Fold the outer sections for transport according to the local highways at night or during the day, observe local regulations.

  • Page 52: Locking/Unlocking Tilt Frame

    Transport Locking/Unlocking Tilt Frame CAUTION: Always lock tilt frame to avoid uncontrolled movements of the harvesting unit while driving on public road. When driving on public roads the harvesting unit has to be completely folded up (transport position). In this condition two chains (A) protect the harvesting unit from oscillation.

  • Page 53: Operation Of The Rotary Harvesting Unit

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Harvesting Unit Method of Operation A—Gathering drum D—Lengthwise direction of crop G—Cross feed drums K—Rotating blade B—Intake bars E—Feed drums H—Guides and scrapers C—Row of teeth F— Feed teeth I— Feed teeth The harvesting unit is basically to be operated in corn pass the stalks along the intake bars (B).

  • Page 54: Harvesting Unit Method Of Operation-Higher Yields Through Narrow Corn Row Spacing

    (see forage harvester Operator’s Maximum operating speed in the fields is 15 km/h (9.32 Manual for details). mph) on 360 and 375 and 20 km/h (12.42 mph) on 330 Engage forward gear at idling speed only. This avoids and 345 harvesting unit.

  • Page 55: Corn Harvesting ­ Down Crop

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Corn Harvesting ­ Down Crop By driving round the field once, the operator will get an idea of which direction works best for harvesting the crop. Observe how the rotary harvesting unit feeds in the crop. If possible, approach the crop at right angles to the direction it is lying in.

  • Page 56: Harvesting Short­stemmed Corn

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Harvesting Short­Stemmed Corn When harvesting short­stemmed corn, approach the crop at full field speed. Set the feed bars (A) lower so that the stalks do not approach the feed rolls vertically. A—Feed bars Feed Bars (345, 360) Central Feed Bars (375) KM00113,0000026 ­19­30OCT09­1/1 Whole Crop Silage...
  • Page 57 Check main drive slip and friction clutches before the beginning of the season. See Main Drive Slip Clutches ­ Water­Cooled (Optional on 345 and 360, Standard on 375), or Main Drive Friction Clutches (330, 345 and 360) in Section Service. Sharp blades and undamaged cleaners are essential.

  • Page 58: Technical Retrofitting To Whole­crop Silage (Wcs) Harvest

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Technical Retrofitting to Whole­Crop Silage (WCS) Harvest In case of harvesting whole­crop silage, install this special kit which is available through spare parts channel as follows: 1. Remove the two dividers between the two outer gathering drums (left­...
  • Page 59 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit 3. On 360 and 375 rotary harvesting unit only: The outer tips are installed with sickles facing outward. When folding up the outer folding sections, ensure that the sickles do not collide with other parts of the equipment.
  • Page 60 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Operating notes regarding WCS harvest The cleaners (A) of all drums must have sharp edges and the gap between the scrapers and the drums may not exceed 1 mm (0.04 in.) when rotating. A—Cleaner Continued on next page OUCC002,00027FC ­19­19SEP07­3/6 30­8...
  • Page 61 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cleaners that can be adjusted with screws must be positioned so that there is only a minimal gap between the cone of the scraper and the cleaners (I). This prevents the formation of fibre bundles in the gaps (II). Continued on next page OUCC002,00027FC ­19­19SEP07­4/6 30­9...
  • Page 62 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit It is very important that the cleaners (A) are not defective and that all edges are sharp. The flat cleaner (B) on the lower teeth row is screw­mounted so that it can be easily replaced.

  • Page 63: Harvesting Crop With Very Close Or Wide Row Spacing (345, 360 And 375)

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Harvesting Crop with Very Close or Wide Row Spacing (345, 360 and 375) In such crop conditions, it is advisable to install a special kit composed of four short dividers (A) to improve crop feeding (see ”Attachments”...

  • Page 64: Length­of­cut Adjustment With Claas Forage Harvester

    (option). See forage harvester operator’s manual for adjustments of the forage harvester. On the KEMPER rotary harvesting unit, 1st gear (A) and 2nd gear (B) are shifted directly at the drive case. A—1st gear B—2nd gear...

  • Page 65: Length Of Cut And Drum Speeds With Claas Forage Harvester 830­900

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with CLAAS Cutterhead with 24 knives (type 492) Forage Harvester 830­900 (Type 492) See tables below to determine length­of­cut adjustment. NOTE: The two­speed gear box (V) is optional. The ratio of the standard gear box equals the 1st gear of the two­speed gear box.
  • Page 66 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit • Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with CLAAS Speed reduction for short length of cut (option) Forage Harvester 830­900 (Type 493) See tables below to determine length­of­cut adjustment. 2­speed gear box Cutterhead with 28 knives (type 493) The two­speed gear box of the rotary harvesting unit is Two­speed gear box (III) for normal to long length of available in two versions:...
  • Page 67 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 28 knives (type 493) Two­speed gear box (III) for short length of cut (option) I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Length­of­cut III—Rotary harvesting IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive speed harvester 2x14 knives 2x7 knives Gear Gear...
  • Page 68 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 24 knives (type 493) Two­speed gear box (III) for normal to long length of cut (standard) III—Rotary harvesting I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Length­of­cut IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive speed harvester 2x12 knives 2x6 knives...
  • Page 69 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 24 knives (type 493) Two­speed gear box (III) for short length of cut (option) I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Length­of­cut III—Rotary harvesting IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive speed harvester 2x12 knives 2x6 knives Gear Gear...
  • Page 70 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 20 knives (type 493) Two­speed gear box (III) for normal to long length of cut (standard) III—Rotary harvesting I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Length­of­cut IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive speed harvester 2x10 knives 2x5 knives...
  • Page 71 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 20 knives (type 493) Two­speed gear box (III) for short length of cut (option) I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Length­of­cut III—Rotary harvesting IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive speed harvester 2x10 knives 2x5 knives Gear Gear...

  • Page 72: Length Of Cut And Drum Speeds With Claas Forage Harvester 930­980

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit • Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with CLAAS Speed reduction for short length of cut (option) Forage Harvester 930­980 (Type 494) See tables below to determine length­of­cut adjustment. 2­speed gear box Cutterhead with 36 knives (type 494) The two­speed gear box of the rotary harvesting unit is Two­speed gear box (III) for normal to long length of available in two versions:...
  • Page 73 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Cutterhead with 36 knives (type 494) Two­speed gear box (III) for short length of cut (option) I—Length of cut, number of knives II—Length­of­cut III—Rotary harvesting IV—Gathering drum transmission, forage unit drive speed harvester 2x18 knives 2x9 knives Gear Gear...

  • Page 74: Length­of­cut Adjustment With New Holland And Case Forage Harvester

    HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvester IMPORTANT: On forage harvesters equipped with infinitely variable length­of­cut adjustment HYDROLOC the drum speed of the KEMPER rotary harvesting unit must not exceed 65 rpm. The relevant input speed at the drive case of the rotary harvesting unit is 620 rpm max.
  • Page 75 (A) and (B) on the left­hand side (seen in the direction of travel). A—Drive shaft B—Drive shaft KM00321,0000286 ­19­22FEB10­2/3 On the KEMPER rotary harvesting unit, 1st gear and 2nd gear are shifted directly at the drive case. IMPORTANT: Drum speed must not exceed 65 rpm. KM00321,0000286 ­19­22FEB10­3/3 30­23...

  • Page 76: Length Of Cut And Drum Speeds With New Holland And Case Forage Harvester

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvester The table below shows the length­of­cut adjustment for the following forage harvester types: ..............NEW HOLLAND FX 30 FX 40 FX 50 FX 60 ..................

  • Page 77: Length Of Cut And Drum Speeds With Krone Forage Harvester

    See forage harvester Operator’s Manual for information on length­of­cut adjustment. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the rotary harvesting unit, the drum speed of the KEMPER rotary harvesting unit must not exceed 65 rpm. KM00321,00002A4 ­19­24FEB10­1/1 Adjusting Harvesting Unit Lateral Float...

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Feed Bars (330, 345 And 360)

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Adjusting the Feed Bars (330, 345 and 360) Feed bar (A) pushes the stalks forward to improve crop intake. Its height can be altered to suit crop conditions. Depending on the crop height, central feed bar should be set as high as possible.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Feed Bars (375 Up To Construction Year 2009)

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Adjusting the Feed Bars (375 up to Construction Year 2009) Feed bar (A) pushes the stalks forward to improve crop intake. Its height can be altered to suit crop conditions. Depending on the crop height, central feed/guide bar (B) should be set as high as possible.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Feed Bars (375 From Construction Year 2010)

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Adjusting the Feed Bars (375 from Construction Year 2010) Feed bars (A) and (B) push the stalks forward to improve crop intake. Height of central feed bar (A) can be altered to suit crop conditions.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Large Dividers

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Adjusting the Large Dividers The working height of each large divider (A) can be adjusted. Loosen fixing screw (B) of adjusting strap (C), then set divider (A) to the desired position. Tighten screw (B). ZX,686RHU013510 ­19­01MAR99­1/1 30­29 040810...

  • Page 82: Steering Assistance (Option)

    Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit Steering Assistance (Option) A—Sensor, left B—Sensor, right C—Cover X—10 to 30 mm (0.40 to 1.18 in.) The rotary harvesting unit features standard equipment for are fitted with a crossmember on which sensors (A) and mounting the row guidance (steering assistance) sensor (B) are mounted.
  • Page 83 Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit ­ Without steering assistance, covers (C) are installed on IMPORTANT: When operating steering assistance the dividers (3) and (4). device, make sure that distance (X) between tips of sensor feelers is 10 to 30 mm (0.40 to ­...

  • Page 84: Accessories

    • (1) assembly instructions an attachment. On 375 harvesting unit, the kit is composed of: On 330 and 345 harvesting unit, the kit is composed of: • • (4) hooks which play the role of counter­knives (2) angles for the outer down­crop augers •...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Transmission defective Contact your KEMPER dealer. The outer gatherer drums and Defective claw clutch (shift collar) Contact your KEMPER dealer. rotary cutters stop rotating The entire l.h. or r.h. side of L.h.

  • Page 86: Lubrication And Maintenance

    Lubrication and Maintenance Service Intervals IMPORTANT: Replace any damaged parts. Any screws that have worked loose must be CAUTION: Before making any adjustments or retightened to the proper torque. doing any service work, always: ­ Switch the machine off Clean grease fittings before lubrication. Replace lost or ­...

  • Page 87: General View Of Drives And Oil Levels In The Rotary Harvesting Unit (Part 1)

    2— Spur gear angle drive ­ 1.0 L (0.26 US. gal) Rotary harvesting unit transmission NOTE: 330 rotary harvesting unit is not equipped with spur gear angle drives (3) for cross feed drums. NOTE: Six spur gear angle drives (3) for cross feed drums are used on 375, four on 360 and two on 345 rotary harvesting unit.

  • Page 88: General View Of Drives And Oil Levels In The Rotary Harvesting Unit (Part 2)

    ­ 4.8 L (1.26 US. gal) Rotary harvesting unit transmission (gathering drum) NOTE: Ten spur gear angle drives (1) for gathering drums are used on 375, eight on 360, six on 345 and four on 330 rotary harvesting unit. KM00321,000028D ­19­24FEB10­1/1 45­3 040810 PN=88...

  • Page 89: Overview Of Oil Levels In Input Transmission

    Lubrication and Maintenance Overview of Oil Levels in Input Transmission Rotary harvesting units for CLAAS forage harvesters 1— Angle drive ­ 0.9 L (0.24 3— Gear box for u.j. shaft U.S. gal) W2500 ­ 4.3 L (1.14 U.S. gal) 2— Gear box for u.j. shaft W2400 ­...

  • Page 90: Checking Oil Level And Changing Oil

    A 50% mixture of ethylene coolant in water provides coolant. freeze protection to ­37°C (­34°F). If protection at lower temperatures is required, consult your KEMPER dealer for recommendations. KM00321,0000196 ­19­10JUN09­1/1 45­5...

  • Page 91: Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants

    The temperature limits and service intervals shown in Some lubricants may not be available in your location. this manual apply to both conventional and synthetic Consult your KEMPER dealer to obtain information and lubricants. recommendations. Re­refined base stock products may be used if the finished lubricant meets the performance requirements.

  • Page 92: Every 10 Hours ­ Rotating Crop Divider

    Lubrication and Maintenance Every 10 Hours ­ Rotating Crop Divider Lubricate with grease. KM00321,000028F ­19­24FEB10­1/1 Every 10 Hours ­ Lower Rolls of Tilt Frame (If Equipped, Standard on Model 375) Lubricate with grease. KM00321,0000290 ­19­24FEB10­1/1 Every 50 Hours ­ Lower Axle Pin of Hydraulic Cylinder and Frame Hinge Clutch Lubricate with grease.

  • Page 93: Every 50 Hours ­ Hinges Of Outer Sections

    Lubrication and Maintenance Every 50 Hours ­ Hinges of Outer Sections Lubricate with grease. KM00321,0000292 ­19­24FEB10­1/1 Once Every Year ­ Radial­Pin Clutch of Gathering Drum Lubricate with high­temperature grease. KM00321,0000293 ­19­24FEB10­1/1 Once Every Year ­ Upper Rolls of Tilt Frame (If Equipped, Standard on Model 375) Lubricate with grease.

  • Page 94: Every 3 Years ­ Change Coolant Of Main Drive Friction Clutch (If Equipped, Standard On Model 375)

    Before the rotary harvesting unit is put into service, and impermissible play. perform a general check of the main drive friction clutches. See Main Drive Friction Clutches (330, 345 and 360) in Section Service. KM00321,0000296 ­19­24FEB10­1/1 Daily Maintenance (Or More Often...

  • Page 95: Weekly Service

    Check if all screws are tightened to the specified torque case of escaping fluid, the slip clutch must be removed (see table). and repaired. Contact your KEMPER dealer. Remove foreign bodies from the feeding and cutting area. Clean clutch claws and spring assembly of the outer folding sections.

  • Page 96: Service

    Service Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values TS1670 —UN—01MAY03 12.9 10.9 12.9 12.9 10.9 12.9 Bolt or Class 4.8 Class 8.8 or 9.8 Class 10.9 Class 12.9 Screw Lubricated Lubricated Lubricated Lubricated Size N∙m lb.­in. N∙m lb.­in. N∙m lb.­in. N∙m lb.­in.
  • Page 97 Service Main Drive Slip Clutches ­ Water­Cooled (Optional on 345 and 360, Standard on 375) CAUTION: Before carrying out adjustment or service work: ­ shut off engine ­ remove ignition key ­ wait until all moving parts have come to a stop. The two slip clutches (D) on the main drive protect the rotary harvesting unit from unnecessary loads.

  • Page 98: Removal Of Slip Clutch

    Service Removal of Slip Clutch 1. Remove cover (A). First take out screws (B). A—Cover B—Screws KM00321,000022D ­19­01SEP09­1/6 2. Open the snap rings and push them back on the splined shaft. KM00321,000022D ­19­01SEP09­2/6 3. Push the splined shaft in one slip clutch in such a way that it is completely removed from the other slip clutch.
  • Page 99 Service 4. Secure the splined shaft with a suitable tool against slipping. KM00321,000022D ­19­01SEP09­4/6 5. Move the slip clutch onto the splined shaft as shown. Remove the slip clutch with splined shaft. KM00321,000022D ­19­01SEP09­5/6 6. Remove the second slip clutch. NOTE: Assemble slip clutches in reverse order.

  • Page 100: Disassemble Slip Clutch

    Service Disassemble Slip Clutch If it is not possible to rotate the slip clutch by hand as described under Main Drive Slip Clutches ­ Water­Cooled (Optional on 345 and 360, Standard on 375) it must be disassembled and cleaned. Procedure: 1.

  • Page 101: Main Drive Friction Clutches

    Service Main Drive Friction Clutches (330, 345 and 360) General information The two friction clutches (A) in the main drive protect the rotary harvesting unit from unnecessary loads. Therefore, it is required to keep the friction clutches properly serviced. Torque setting is:...

  • Page 102: Gathering, Cross Feed And Feed Drum Radial­pin Clutches

    Cross feed and feed drum radial­pin clutches (B) and (C) are integrated into the transmissions and do not require particular maintenance. NOTE: 330 harvesting unit is not equipped with cross feed drums (B). OUCC002,00027EC ­19­18SEP07­1/1 50­7...

  • Page 103: Feeding And Cutting Area

    (J). NOTE: When bending the intake bars, make sure that total height (K) of the small divider is approx. 185 mm (7.28 in.). Have your KEMPER dealer replace any worn parts. A—Small divider F— Row of teeth B—Rotary cutter G—25 mm (0.98 in.) C—Feed teeth...
  • Page 104 Service Rotary cutter CAUTION: The rotary cutters stop rotating when the rotary harvesting unit has been shut off. Before carrying out adjustment or service work, shut off engine and wait until all moving parts have come to a stop. Blade tips and blade segments are installed in the direction of cut.
  • Page 105 Service Scrapers on gathering drums To avoid obstructions in the feeding area, this area must be free from contamination. The distance between scraper ends (A) and drum wall (B) must be as narrow as possible. A maximum distance (X) of 5 mm (0.2 in.) must not be exceeded. All scrapers can be adjusted as follows: Loosen attaching screws, then slide scrapers within their attaching bores to obtain the specified dimension (X).

  • Page 106: Crop Feed Area

    Service Crop Feed Area Junction between scraper and guide Scraper (A) and guide (B) must be adjusted so that the gap (X) between them does not exceed 3 mm (0.12 in.). To ensure a constant flow of crop, guide (B) must remain about 2 mm (0.08 in.) behind scraper (A).

  • Page 107: Drive For Down­crop Auger

    Service Lower feed teeth on feed drums Deflectors (A) are set at a maximum distance (X) of 4 mm (0.16 in.) to the tips of feed teeth (B). OUCC002,00027ED ­19­18SEP07­4/4 Drive for Down­Crop Auger The belt drive for the down­crop auger is located at the outer end of the folding sections.

  • Page 108: Storage

    • Check the rotary harvesting unit for damaged or worn parts and replace them as necessary. For more detailed checks, see your KEMPER dealer. • Touch up the paintwork if required, and clean the decals. KM00321,000019E ­19­12JUN09­1/1 Removing Harvesting Unit from Storage If necessary, give the harvesting unit a thorough clean.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications 330 Rotary Harvesting Unit ........................Drive system Oil­bath transmission with safety clutch ......................Harvesting system Cutting system with high­speed rotary cutters ........................Crop feed system Four slowly rotating gathering drums, two cross feed drums and two feed drums in inclined position ..............................

  • Page 110: 375 Rotary Harvesting Unit

    Specifications 360 Rotary Harvesting Unit ........................Drive system Oil­bath transmission with safety clutch ......................Harvesting system Cutting system with high­speed rotary cutters ........Crop feed system Eight slowly rotating gathering drums, four cross feed drums and two feed drums in inclined position ..............................

  • Page 111: Declaration Of Conformity

    Specifications Declaration of Conformity Kemper GmbH & Co.KG Am Breul D­48703 Stadtlohn The Rotary Harvesting Units Models: 330, 345, 360 and 375 comply with the EU provisions: ......98/37/EEC Machinery Directive ........EN292 Machinery ­ Safety ......and EN632 Forage Harvesters ­ Safety...

  • Page 112: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Kemper GmbH & Co. KG Am Breul 48703 Stadtlohn, Germany The person named below declares that Machine type: Rotary harvesting unit Models: 330, 345, 360 and 375 fulfills all relevant provisions and essential requirements of the following directives: DIRECTIVE NUMBER CERTIFICATION METHOD...

  • Page 113: Rotary Harvesting Unit Serial Number Plate (Up To Year Of Manufacture 2009)

    Serial Number Rotary Harvesting Unit Serial Number Plate (Up to Year of Manufacture 2009) A—Year of manufacture C—Product identification B—Model designation number D—Weight KM00321,00002A1 ­19­24FEB10­1/1 Rotary Harvesting Unit Serial Number Plate (From Year of Manufacture 2010) A—Type D—Weight B—Model designation E—Year of manufacture C—Product identification F—...
  • Page 114 Serial Number Serial Number When ordering parts, always quote the rotary harvesting unit serial number. The serial number is on a plate located on the left­hand side of the frame. Record the serial number in the space provided opposite. KM00321,00002A3 ­19­24FEB10­1/1 65­2 040810 PN=114...
  • Page 115 Index Page Page Scraper on feed drum ..........50­11 Teeth on cross feed drum ........50­11 CLAAS tray............... 25­13 Adjusting Close row spacing Down­crop auger ..........50­12 345, 360 and 375 ...........30­11 Feed bars........... 30­26, 30­27 Compatibility chart Large dividers ............30­29 CASE forage harvesters .........
  • Page 116 Index Page Page Operating the harvesting unit Adjusting lateral float..........30­25 Adjusting the feed bars ......30­26, 30­27 Identification view ............00­1 Adjusting the large dividers........30­29 Close row spacing..........30­11 Driving with harvesting unit attached ...... 30­2 Method of operation ........30­1, 30­2 Reversing the harvesting unit .........
  • Page 117 Index Page Page Specifications Transmission oil............45­1 330 rotary harvesting unit ........60­1 Transmission oil level ........45­2, 45­5 345 rotary harvesting unit ........60­1 Transport 360 rotary harvesting unit ........60­2 Accident prevention ..........25­1 375 rotary harvesting unit ........60­2 Close safety relief valve (rotary harvesting Starting the forage harvester ........

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