Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3100 Kuhn Rikon
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Catalog #006046 01/05/07 supersedes 05/12/05 KUHN KNIGHT INC. Corporate Headquarters 1501 West Seventh Avenue Brodhead, WI 53520 Tel (608) 897-2131 Fax (608) 897-2561 www.
2 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................... ............................................................... 3 Using this Manual .
3 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Kuhn Knight Reel Auggie or Commercial Reel. We appreciate your business.
4 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents SAFETY UNDERSTANDING SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used in this manual whenever person al safety is involved and means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! It stresses an attitude of “HEAD S UP” for safety.
5 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to persons coming in contact with these parts.
6 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECALS Safety decals are placed on this unit for the protection of the operator or any person working on or standing nearby the unit. Everyone who operates or maintains the mixer must first read th is manual and understand the meaning of all safety decals.
7 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECALS Immediately replace all worn or damaged Safety Decals (listed o n these pages). Please supply the unit’s serial number with the order.
8 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECALS Immediately replace all worn or damaged Safety Decals (listed o n these pages).
9 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECALS Immediately replace all worn or damaged Safety Decals (listed on these pages). Please supply the unit’s serial number with the order.
10 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODEL 3115 S/N A0028 AND BEFORE Shields removed for illustrative purposes SAFETY.
11 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODEL 3115 S/N A0029 AND AFTER SAFE.
12 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODEL 3120 Shields removed for illustrative purposes SAFETY.
13 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents Shields removed for illustrative purposes SAFETY DECAL PLA.
14 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODELS 3136 & 3142 Shields removed for illustrative purposes SAFETY.
15 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODELS 3150, 3160, 3170 AND 3195 Sh.
16 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents INSTALLATION TIPS 1. Be sure there is adequate clearance around the mixer for maintenance, repair and loading the mixer. 2. If the electronic weighing system is used, be sure that the weigh bars are kept clean and dry.
17 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents SAFETY SHIELDS Be sure all shields are in place and functioning properly. Repl ace all damaged or missing shields immediately; see Parts Manual for replacement shield part numbers.
18 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents MIXER TEST RUN 1. Check for proper assembly, adjustment, and lubrication.Check to see that there is adequate oil in the oil bath. Check to be sure all bolts and set screws are tight and t he drive belts are at the proper tension.
19 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents GENERAL The Reel Auggie and Commercial Reel Mixer were designed for blending dairy and beef rations.
20 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents LIMITATIONS Do not load hay without other dry commodities in the mixer first to act as a carrier or “lubricant”. Do not overload hay content. Kuhn Knight Inc. recommends a maximum of 15% to 20% of unproces sed hay by weight in the load.
21 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents MATERIAL THAT CAN BE LOADED DIRECTLY INTO THE MIXER Many different kinds of materials can be mixed with the Reel Au ggie or Commercial Reel Mixer, but each type has its own unique characteristics.
22 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents LOADING AND MIXING Prior to loading, check mixer for foreign objects and be sure door is fully closed. 1) LOAD COMMODITIES Adding ingredients like corn, soybean meal, cottonseed, etc.
23 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents FILL LEVEL Do not overload mixer! Overloading causes excessive horsepower requirements, increased strain on mixer driveline and poor mixe r performance.
24 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents OPTIONS All Options are available as original equipment or field instal lation. DOOR FLOW CONTROL PLATES Longer feedstuffs will unload smoother and more evenly through a “tall and narrow” opening versus a “short and wide” opening.
25 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS Always stop mixer and lock out the power before servicing, repa iring or cleaning the machine.
26 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT! Read before operating mixer. It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the mixer is set up properly. The following recommendations should be helpful.
27 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents HAY MAXX SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS To avoid personal injury: The hopper floor may be slippery and the reel and augers can s pin unexpectedly when stepped on.
28 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents ALWAYS STOP MIXER AND DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING, REPAIR ING OR CLEANING.
29 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents LUBRICATION LOCATIONS 3120 * * * shields removed for illus.
30 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents LUBRICATION * * * shields removed for illustrative purposes LUBRICATION LOCATIONS 3125 AND 3130.
31 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents LUBRICATION LOCATIONS 3136, 3142, 3150, 3160, 3170 AND 319.
32 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents This section is a condensed chart to help you if unsatisfactory operation occurs. To use this chart : 1) Identify the “PROBLEM” (in bold) that best applies to you situation.
33 3100ST 006046 010507 Kuhn Knight, Inc. 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 Back to Table of Contents PROBLEM: EXCESSIVE CHAIN NOISE MISALIGNED SPROCKETS Check sprockets for worn edges of teeth. Use a straight edge to verify the alignment of the sprockets.
34 3100ST 006046 010507 © Copyright 2004 Kuhn Knight, Inc. Back to Table of Contents PROBLEM: HYDRAULIC DOOR SYSTEM OPERATES ERRATICALLY COMPONENTS STICKING OR BINDING Check for hydraulic oil for contamination, dirt, or gummy deposits; find and repair the source of contamination.
SPECIFICA TIONS 31 15 TO 3142 1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 DIMENSIONS (INCHES) SPECIFICATIONS 1 Unit is equipped with most common options. 2 Horsepower requirements vary greatly with different materials. Consult operators manual for proper motor sizing.
1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520 701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632 MODEL - STATIONARY 3150 3160 3170 3195 DIMENSIONS (INCHES) SPECIFICATIONS 1 3195 motor mounts to the floor and dimension includes motor, 18 in. driveline and gearbox. 2 Unit is equipped with most common options.
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