KUHN ALTOR 7560, ATHENOR 7560 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

A7310229 2 10-00

PLEASE READ CARREFULY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

STRA W-BLOWER - FEEDER

AL TOR 7560

STRA W-BLOWER - FEEDER - MIXER

A THENOR 7560

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Manufacturer’s address: KUHN-AUDUREAU S.A., B.P . 19, F-85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE

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 manufac­ture of your machine, please contact your dealer who will solve the problem with the assistance of our
after-sales service.

To enable us to satisfy your requirements, please provide the information below when you call us. It
will only take you a few minutes to fill in this page when your machine is delivered but it will save you
a lot of time in the event of a problem.

1- GENERAL DA TA

Note the machine references here.

KUHN

ALTOR 7560 - ATHENOR 7560

Type of machine Sequence number in the series Date commissioned

2 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Tick the boxes corresponding to the options fitted to your machine.

Hydr. independent unit Programmable weighing unit
Electric control Wide angle PTO shaft
Mixing hopper Directional chute

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CONTENTS

MESSAGE TO THE USER ___________________________________ 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________ 5
SAFETY LABELS __________________________________________ 12
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT _____________________________________ 14

DESCRIPTION OF THE ALTOR 7560 AND ATHENOR 7560 _________ 16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________ 18

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS __________________________ 22

Remote control cables _________________________________________ 22
Electrical controls __________________________________________________ 27

STARTING UP ___________________________________________ 30

Hitching ___________________________________________________ 30
Adjusting the position of the controls _______________________________ 31
Transmission _______________________________________________ 32
Connections ______________________________________________________ 33
Dropping the recycling chute _____________________________________ 35
Preliminary checks ___________________________________________ 35
No-load tests ________________________________________________ 36
Unhitching _______________________________________________________ 36

MACHINE OPERATION _____________________________________ 38

Loading from the silo __________________________________________ 38
Loading bales ____________________________________________________ 39
Mixing _____________________________________________________ 40
Transport _________________________________________________ 41
Distribution ________________________________________________ 41
Using the optional swivel chute _______________________________________ 44

OPTIONS ________________________________________________ 44

Hydraulic unit _______________________________________________ 47
Programmable weighing unit _____________________________________ 49
Free wheel PTO shaft _________________________________________ 49
Free wheel wide angle PTO shaft _____________________________________ 49
Swivel chute ______________________________________________________ 49
Mixing hopper and electronic proportioning device _______________________ 49

MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________ 50

Conveyor chain tension _____________________________________________ 51
Storage __________________________________________________________ 52
Maintenance schedule _______________________________________________ 53
Oil change and level check ___________________________________________ 54

TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________ 56
WARRANTY _______________________________________________ 59

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DEAR OWNER,

In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely . Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvements. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best
that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable ma­chine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long
service built into it.

This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your ma­chine. The performance you get from this machine is largely dependent upon how well you read and
understand this manual and apply this knowledge. This is a simple machine but in which causes for
trouble are often overlooked even though apparent. These troubles are normally shown in poor work,
though they are largely due to natural wear of parts not being in original adjustment conditions. Therefore,
please DO NOT ASSUME THA T YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERA TE AND MAINT AIN YOUR MACHINE
before reading this manual carefully.
KEEP THIS MANUAL A V AILABLE FOR REFERENCE.

Y our KUHN dealer will instruct you on the general operation of your machine. He wants you to get the
best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise regarding
the operation of the KUHN machine.

Y our KUHN dealer can of fer a complete range of genuine KUHN service parts.
These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to
assure high quality and accurate fitting of any necessary replacements.

ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS

KUHN is continually striving to improve its products and, therefore, reserves the right to make
improvements or changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to
make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously .

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SAFETY

The symbol above is used throughout this manual each time recommendations are made concerning
your safety, the safety of others, or the good operation of the machine.

These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators.

DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE

ALT OR 7560 and ATHENOR 7560 silage loader/distributor/straw blower/mixer wagons must only be
used for the jobs for which they have been designed.

- Loading of silage from silos, loading of round or rectangular bales, transport, mixing by recycling,
distribution of forage and straw blowing for bedding down.

The manufacturer can not be held liable for any damage resulting from using the machine in ways
other than those specified by the manufacturer.

Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of the operator.
Designated use of the machine also means :

- following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer ;

- using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories as designated by the manufactu­rer.

ALT OR 7560 and ATHENOR 7560 silage loader/distributor/straw blower/mixer wagons must only be
used, serviced and repaired by skilled persons who are familiar with the characteristics and operating
modes of the machine. These persons must also be aware of the dangers to which they are exposed.

The operator must imperatively respect current legislation concerning :

- accident prevention,

- work safety,

- public traffic circulation.

All safety advice indicated on the machine must be strictly observed.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from machine modifications carried

out by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufactu­rer.

GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine conform with work safety and
road traffic regulations.

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GENERAL POINTS

1. In addition to the instructions contained in this manual, comply with safety and accident
prevention legislation.

2. Warnings affixed to the machine provide indications on safety measures to be applied and help
to avoid accidents.

3. When driving on public roads, follow the Highway Code in your country .

4. Before starting work, the user must familiarise himself with the machine’s operating controls
and their respective functions. Once work has begun, it will be too late.

5. The user must avoid wearing loose clothing which may get caught up in a moving part.

6. The use of a tractor with a safety cab is recommended.

7. Before switching on the machine and starting work, check around the machine (beware of
children!).Make sure that you have sufficient visibility! Keep people and animals away from the
danger area of the machine (risk of projection!).The machine must be used by one person only.

8. It is strictly prohibited to use the machine to carry persons or animals whilst in operation or
transit.

9. The machine must only be hitched to the tractor at the points provided in accordance with the
safety standards in force.

10. When hitching and unhitching the machine, put the stand or stands in the correct position and the
loading device in the inoperative position (arm lowered, grab retracted).

11. Take great care when hitching the machine to the tractor and when uncoupling it.

12. Before hitching the machine, 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.

13. Do not exceed the maximum axle weight and the gross vehicle weight rating.

14. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle gauge allowed on public roads.

15. Before entering public roads, make sure that all guards and signalling devices (lights, reflectors,
etc.) required by law are fitted and working properly.

16. All remote controls (cords, cables, linkages, etc.) must be positioned such that they cannot
accidentally set off an operation which may lead to a risk of accident or damage.

17. Before entering public roads, put the machine into the transport position in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions (arm and grab retracted, body in the transport position, delivery
chute and cover folded back).

18. Never leave the driver’s position while the tractor is running.

19. You should always adapt your speed and driving to the track, road or land. Avoid sudden
changes of direction in all circumstances.

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20. Beware! Before operating the loading device (arm and grab), unfolding the cover or raising the
body, make sure that there can be no accidental contact with a power line.

21. Beware! Never stand by the delivery chute while the machine is in operation.

22. Beware! On the Athenor model, make sure that the cover is in place before recycling (risk of
projections).

23. BEWARE! NEVER PASS BETWEEN THE BEATER BARS TO ACCESS THE TURBINE.

24. BEWARE! WHEN CLEARING A BLOCAGE, PROTECTIVE GLOVES MUST BE WORN
AND APPROPRIATE TOOLS USED.

25. If cut or injured on contact with the products contained in the machine, disinfect immediately in
order to avoid risks of infection.

26. Steering accuracy, tractor adhesion, roadholding and effective braking are affected by factors
such as the weight and nature of the towed machine, ballasting of the front axle and state of the
land or road. It is therefore essential to apply the degree of care appropriate to each particular
situation.

27. Be extra careful in bends and remember to take account of the overhang, length, height and
weight of the machine.

28. Before using the machine, make sure that the guards are fitted and in good conditions.
Damaged guards must be replaced immediately.

29. Before using the machine, check all screws and nuts particularly those holding the tools (teeth,
forks, blades, knives, conveyor slats, etc.). Tighten up if necessary. Also check drive chain
and conveyor chain tension. Tighten up if necessary. Check the condition of the cover.

30. Do not stand in the working area of the machine.

31. Beware! Crushing and shear zones may exist on remote controlled components, particularly
hydraulically or pneumatically-assisted ones.

32. Before getting down from the tractor or before any operations on the machine, switch off the
engine, remove the key from the ignition and wait until all moving parts are at a standstill.

33. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine until the parking brake has been applied and/
or chocks placed under the wheels.

34. Before working on the machine, make sure that it cannot be started up accidentally.

35. Do not use the loading components (arm, grab, etc.) as lifting gear. Do not stand on these
components.

36. The maximal authorized speed for the machine and the tractor is 25 km/h.

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HITCHING

1. On hitching or unhitching the machine from the tractor, put the hydraulic lift control lever in such
a position that the lift cannot be activated accidentally.

2. Beware! There is a risk of crushing and shearing in the three-point lifting zone.

3. Only use the tractor hook, yoke or eyebolt to hitch the machine to the tractor.

4. Never hitch the machine to the hole-type drawbar or to the swinging drawbar of the tractor
when taking onto the road.

5. Set the body to the recommended transport height (see table of specifications).

DRIVING COMPONENTS

(PTO and universal drive shafts)

1. Read the operating instructions supplied with the drive assembly carefully .

2. Only use the universal drive shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the
manufacturer.

3. PTO and universal drive shaft guards must always be fitted and in good condition.

4. Make sure the universal drive shaft tubes overlap correctly, in both the working and transport
position.

5. Before connecting or disconnecting a universal drive shaft, disengage the PTO, switch off the
engine any remove the key from the ignition.

6. If the primary universal drive shaft is fitted with an overload clutch or a free wheel, it is essential
that they are mounted onto the PTO of the machine.

7. Always make sure that the universal drive shafts are mounted and locked correctly.

8. Make sure that the universal drive shaft guards are prevented from rotating by the special
chains.

9. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that the speed setting and direction of rotation comply
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

10. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that there are no persons or animals near the machine.

11. Never engage the PTO with the tractor engine switched off.

12. Disengage the PTO whenever the universal drive shaft angle limits indicated by the
manufacturer are in danger of being exceeded.

13. Beware! After disengaging the PTO, moving parts continue to rotate for a few seconds.
Keep away until they have stopped.

14. On unhitching the machine, rest the universal drive shafts on the special supports.

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15. When the universal drive shaft has been disconnected from the tractor PTO, refit the protective
cap.

16. Any damaged PTO and universal drive shaft guards must be replaced immediately.

17. Beware! Only use the machine with a PTO speed of 540 min

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18. Pay attention not to damage the drive assembly during lifting operations..

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT

1. Beware! The hydraulic circuit is under pressure.

2. On fitting the hydraulic motors and rams, make sure that the circuits are connected correctly
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Check the hydraulic hoses regularly! Damaged or worn hoses must be replaced immediately.
When replacing hydraulic hoses, make sure that only hoses with the characteristics and quality
specified by the manufacturer of the machine are used.

4. When tracing a leak, take appropriate precautions to avoid an accident.

5. Any liquid under pressure, especially hydraulic fluid, can pierce the skin and cause serious
injury.
In case of injury , seek medical advice immediately. There is a risk of infection.

6. 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.

7. Never change the order of commands or the direction of movements on the hydraulic circuit.

8. In the case of an auxiliary unit, the gear selector lever must be in neutral.

9. Check that all safety valves on the body lift rams are working properly.

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

Before connecting up the machine’s electrical circuit:

- check the state of the electrical circuit (harnesses, fuses and lighting);

- check the state and cleanness of the power socket.

TYRES

1. Before carrying out any operations on the tyres, make sure the trailer is perfectly stable and
cannot move accidentally (fit chocks).

2. Wheels and tyres must only be fitted, removed and repaired by persons with the expertise
required to do so and possessing the appropriate regulatory tools.

3. Check tyre pressure regularly. Inflate to the pressure indicated by the manufacturer.

4. Check wheel nut tightness regularly.

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SERVICING

1. BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICING OR REPAIR WORK OR
WHEN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, THE PTO
MUST BE DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF, THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED
AND THE MACHINE RESTING ON THE GROUND.

2. Check regularly that screws and nuts are tight. Tighten if necessary.

3. Before proceeding with any maintenance work on a machine in the raised position, prop up the
machine with an appropriate support.

4. WHEN CLEARING A BLOCKAGE OR REPLACING A WORKING PART, WEAR
PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND ONLY USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS.

5. BEWARE! NEVER PASS BETWEEN THE BEATER BARS TO ACCESS THE TURBINE.

6. To avoid environmental contamination, it is forbidden to throw away or dump any type of oil,
grease or filter. Hand them over to specialist recovery firms.

7. Before carrying out any operations on the electrical circuit, disconnect the power source.

8. Any protective devices liable to wear should be checked regularly . Replace them immediately if
they are damaged.

9. Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer.
Only use KUHN original spare parts.

10. Before carrying out any electrical welding work on the tractor or towed machine, disconnect the
cables from the alternator and battery. Place the ground as near as possible to the part to be
welded.

11. Repairs affecting components under tension or pressure (springs, pressure accumulators,
etc.) require appropriate skills and regulatory tools. They must therefore only be carried out by
qualified personnel.

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NOTES

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LABELS RELATING TO SAFETY

Adhesive labels have been placed on your machine as represented below. Their object is to contribute
to your safety and to that of others as well as to the correct operation of the machine. Read their
contents and check their location. Read the labels, as well as the instructions contained in the user
manual, with the operator of the machine.
Keep the labels clean and legible. Replace them when they become damaged.

Constructor’s plate

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CHECK CHAIN TENSION REGULARL Y

CHECK REGULARL Y THE TYRES PRESSURE AND
THA T WHEEL NUTS ARE TIGHT

COMPULSORY.
STOP COMPLETELY TO CHANGE SPEED

AL WA YS KEEP YOUR HAND A W A Y FROM THE
CRUSHING AREA UNTIL ALL MOVING P ARTS ARE A T
A COMPLETE ST ANDSTILL

BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE ON
THE MACHINE, SWITCH OFF THE TRACTOR
ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION
AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MOVING P ARTS HA VE
STOPPED

BEFORE COMMISSIONING THE MACHINE, READ
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THE RULES OF
SAFETY

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LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

ALTOR 7560 – ATHENOR 7560

Lighting equipment is fitted as standard on the machines in accordance with current legislation.
The equipment includes:

- 1 LH tail light (A) (Photo 1)

- 1 RH tail light (B) (Photo 1)

- 2 reflective triangles (C) (Photo 1)

- 1 number plate lamp (D) (Photo 1)

- 4 amber reflectors (E) (Photo 2)

- 2 white reflectors (F) (Photo 2)

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A B

C

D

E

F

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NOTES

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DESCRIPTION OF THE ALTOR 7560 AND ATHENOR 7560

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1 - BODY
2 - WHEEL
3 - AXLE
4 - PARKING BRAKE
5 - DELIVERY CHUTE
6 - PARKING STAND
7 - TOW BAR
8 - CONTROL UNIT
9 - PLATFORM

10 - PLATFORM CONTROLS
11 - INSPECTION FLAP
12 - RECYCLING CHUTE on A THENOR 7560
13 - COVER on ATHENOR 7560
14 - GRAB RAM
15 - ARM
16 - DRIVE UNIT
17 - DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT
18 - ARM RAM
19 - TAIL LIGHTS
20 - CONVEYOR
21 - GRAB
22 - GRAB SCRAPER
23 - CONVEYOR REDUCTION GEAR
24 - BODY RAM
25 - EMPTYING FLAP

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ALTOR 7560

Semi-mounted silage loader, straw blower and distributor with hydraulic axle.

* Depending on tractor (take account of lifting height)
Options: - Hydraulic unit - Free wheel transmission

- Programmable weighing unit - Free wheel homokinetic transmission

- Electrical controls - Minerals hopper

- Swivel chute - Electronic proportioning device on mixing hopper

ITEM ALTOR 7560

A Overall width m 2.38
B Overall lengt h, m achine on ground m 4.89

C Overall height , machine on ground m 2.14
C1 Co ver folded m 2.30
C2 Co ver unfolde d m 2.55

Max . height requirement
D1* M ac hi ne on ground m 4.82
D2* A xle at m ax. height m 5.63

E Offset, c hute s i de m 1.93
F Offset, LH side m 1.19

G Insi de body l engt h m 2.76

H Inside body wi dt h m 1.62

I Inside body hei ght without arm / wi t h arm m 1.35 / 1. 55
J Mini m um hitc h height m 0.20
K Max. rec. si l age l oad i ng h ei gh t, m a chi ne o n grou nd m 4. 50

Distribut i on height

L* Min. m 0.60

Max. m 1.05

M M ax. rec om m ended s t ack dis charge height m 4.50

NTrack m 2.062

O Wheelbas e m 3.17

P Normal trans port hei ght m 2.28

Unladen weight in work i ng order kg 3260
Wei ght on axle
unladen kg 2540
max . kg 4000 at 30 k ph
Wei ght on towing ey e
unladen kg 720
max. kg 2400
Gross weight kg 5750
Capacit y m3 6
Working l oad kg 2490
Tyres 11.5/ 80x 15 14 P R
Tyre pressure bar 6.5
Min. power requirement hp/k W 70/52
Required tractor pressure bar Min. 150/ M ax. 180
Min. t ract or out put l/m i n 35 at required pres sure
Max . t ract or out put l/m i n 60 at required pres sure

DEFI NITI ON

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ATHENOR 7560

Semi-mounted silage loader, straw blower, mixer and distributor with hydraulic axle.

* Depending on tractor (take account of lifting height)
Options: - Hydraulic unit - Free wheel PTO shaft

- Programmable weighing unit - Free wheel wide angle PTO shaft

- Electrical controls - Minerals hopper

- Swivel chute - Electronic proportioning device on mixing hopper

ITEM ATHENOR 7560

A Overall width m 2.38
B Overall lengt h, m achine on ground m 4.89

C Overall height , machine on ground m 2.30
C1 Co ver folded m 2.30
C2 Co ver unfolde d m 2.55

Max . height requirement
D1* M ac hi ne on ground m 4.82
D2* A xle at m ax. height m 5.63

E Offset, c hute s i de m 1.93
F Offset, LH side m 1.19
G Insi de body l engt h m 2.76
H Inside body wi dt h m 1.62

I Inside body hei ght without arm / wi t h arm m 1.35 / 1. 55

J Mini m um hitc h height m 0.20

K Max. rec. si l age l oad i ng h ei gh t, m a chi ne o n grou nd m 4. 50

Distribut i on height

L* Min. m 0.60

Max. m 1.05

M M ax. rec om m ended s t ack dis charge height m 4.50
NTrack m 2.062
O Wheelbas e m 3.17
P Normal trans port hei ght m 2.48

Unladen weight in work i ng order kg 3380

Wei ght on axle

unladen kg 2680

max . kg 4800 at 30 k ph

Wei ght on towing ey e

unladen kg 700

max. kg 2400

Gross weight kg 5750

Capacit y m3 7

Working l oad kg 2370

Tyres 11.5/ 80x 15 14 P R

Tyre pressure bar 6.5

Min. power requirement hp/k W 70/52

Required tractor pressure bar Min. 150/ M ax. 180

Min. t ract or out put l/m i n 35 at required pres sure

Max . t ract or out put l/m i n 60 at required pres sure

DEFI NITI ON

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS

REMOTE CONTROL CABLES

Beware! The control inscriptions are the same on the AL TOR 7560 and the ATHENOR 7560. Some

of the controls cannot therefore be used on the ALTOR 7560.

Functions F and G differ according to the option chosen:

On machines with a swivel chute

On machines with a minerals hopper

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RAISING / LOWERING THE MACHINE BODY

Lever A
Push the lever to lower the body.

Pull the lever to raise the body.

RAISING / LOWERING THE DELIVERY CHUTE

Lever A
Push lever A to the left to point the chute upwards.

Push lever A to the right to point the chute downwards.

FOLDING / UNFOLDING THE COVER - SHUTTER POSITION

Lever A
The movements are made by pressing the switch on the control handle.

By pushing the lever to the left, the cover folds up and the shutter switches to the distribution position.
By pushing the lever to the right, the cover unfolds and the shutter switches to the mixing position.

A few seconds are required for the shutter to get into position. The lever therefore needs to be held in
position a short while.

RAISING / LOWERING THE ARM

Lever B
Push the lever to raise the arm.

Pull the lever to lower the arm.

OPENING / CLOSING THE GRAB

Lever B
Push the lever to the left to open the grab.

Push the lever to the right to close the grab.

CHANGING THE TURBINE SPEED

Lever C
Push the lever for a turbine speed of 270 min-1. This speed is used for silage distribution and mixing

for recycling.
Pull the lever for a turbine speed of 540 min-1. This speed is used for straw blowing.

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ADJUSTING THE CONVEYOR SPEED

Knob D
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the conveyor speed.

Turn the knob anticlockwise to reduce the conveyor speed.

CONVEYOR AND BEATER BAR OPERATION

Lever switch E
Push the switch to the left to run the conveyor and beater bar forwards.

Push the switch to the right to run the conveyor and beater bar in reverse.

ON MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SWIVEL CHUTE

Lever switch F
Push the switch to the left to move the chute to the left.

Push the switch to the right to move the chute to the right.
Lever switch G
Push the switch up to fold up the swivel chute.

Push the switch down to unfold the swivel chute.

ON MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH A MINERALS HOPPER

Knob F
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the auger speed.

Turn the knob anticlockwise to reduce the auger speed.
Lever switch G
Push the switch up to stop the hopper.

Push the switch down to run the hopper.

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ADJUSTING THE DELIVERY CHUTE SPEED

The speed of chute movement is adjusted by two flow
limiters (1) on the distributor outlet.
To adjust, unlock the limiters (Allen key n° 2) then
select the speed by turning the knobs.
Tighten the knob to reduce the speed of chute
movement.
Slacken the knob to increase the speed of chute
movement.

Beware, if chute movement is too slow, a blockage
may occur when the conveyor is running.

ADJUSTING THE ARM LOWERING SPEED

The arm lowering speed can be adjusted by the limiter
(1) under the left hood of the machine.
Adjust as above.

Beware, if the arm is lowered too quickly, this can
damage the arm and the rubber stops on the machine
body .

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PLATFORM CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL CABLES)

The following controls are available on the platform:

Raising and lowering the arm: left-hand lever
Push the lever to raise the arm.
Pull the lever to lower the arm.

Raising and lowering the machine body: middle lever
Push the lever to lower the body .
Pull the lever to raise the body.

Opening and closing the grab: right-hand lever

Push the lever to open the grab.
Pull the lever to close the grab.

CONVEYOR INDICATOR

The conveyor indicator is located on the front of the machine on the right-hand side (delivery chute
side) (photo below). During distribution, the indicator rotates clockwise.

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ELECTRICAL CONTROLS

MAIN CONTROLS

A – Starting Up the Unit

When the switch is pointing to the left, the controls are inactive.
When the switch is pointing to the right, the controls are active (in this case, the switch lights up).

B – Raising/Lowering the Arm and Machine Body

Push the lever up to raise the arm.
Pull the lever down to lower the arm.

Push the lever to the right to raise the body.
Push the lever to the left to lower the body.

C – Rotating the Optional Recycling Chute

Move the switch to the right to move the chute to the right.
Move the switch to the left to move the chute to the left.

D – Raising/Lowering the Optional Recycling Chute Cap

Move the switch to the right to lower the cap.
Move the switch to the left to raise the cap.

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E - Raising/Lowering the Delivery Chute and Opening/Closing the Grab

Push the lever up to open the grab out.
Pull the lever down to draw the grab in.

Push the lever to the left to raise the chute.
Push the lever to the right to lower the chute.

F - Rotating the Optional Mixing Auger

When the switch is pointing to the right, the mixing auger is at a standstill.
When the switch is pointing to the left, the mixing auger rotates.

G - Adjusting the Discharge Conveyor Speed

The speed can be adjusted from 0 to 10. Position 0 indicates zero speed and position 10 the maximum
conveyor speed.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase conveyor speed.
Turn the knob anticlockwise to reduce conveyor speed.

H – Shutter and Cover Position and Beater Bar and Discharge Conveyor Operation

When the lever is pointing up, the shutter switches to the mixing position and the cover unfolds.
When the lever is pointing down, the shutter switches to the distribution position and the cover folds
up.

A few seconds are required for the shutter to get into position. The lever therefore needs to be held in
position a short while.

When the lever is pointing to the left, the conveyor runs forwards.
When the lever is pointing to the right, the conveyor runs in reverse.

I - Adjusting the Optional Mixing Auger Speed

The speed can be adjusted from 0 to 10. Position 0 indicates zero speed and position 10 the maximum
auger speed.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase auger speed.
Turn the knob anticlockwise to reduce auger speed.

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PLATFORM CONTROLS

1 - Raising/Lowering the Arm and Machine Body

Push the lever up to raise the arm.
Pull the lever down to lower the arm.

Push the lever to the left to lower the body.
Push the lever to the right to raise the body.

2 - Opening/Closing the Grab

Push the lever up to open the grab out.
Pull the lever down to draw the grab in.

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

STARTING UP

HITCHING

Before hitching the machine, 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.

For road transport, hitch the machine on to the tractor eye bolt – cf. Fig. 1

⋅ Using the parking stand, set the towing eye to the same height as the eye bolt.
⋅ Back up the tractor , then lift the parking stand to hitch the machine to the tractor.
⋅ Lock the hitch with the special device.

For use on the farm, hitch the machine to the tractor lifting system – cf. Fig. 2

⋅ Fit the drawbar (1) onto the lifting arms.
⋅ Lock the drawbar (1) with 10 mm clips (2) (not supplied).
⋅ Back up the tractor until the towing eye is lined up with the pin hole in the drawbar .
⋅ Insert a 150 mm long, 28 mm dia. retaining pin (not supplied).
⋅ Once the machine is coupled up, stabilise the drawbar laterally with the special devices provided

(bar, chain, chocks, etc.).

Switch off the tractor engine before carrying out any operations between the
machine and the tractor.

Couple the hitch safety cable to a fixed point on the tractor.

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ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE CONTROLS

Remote control cables
There are two types of control unit mounting:

. Mounting the unit on the machine.

This is designed for mounting the control unit when the machine is uncoupled from the tractor.

. Mounting the unit on the tractor

The machine is supplied with a control unit bracket for self-assembly . It is best fitted on the
lower crossbar in the rear opening of the cab (see photos below).

Make sure that the remote control cables cannot be damaged by tractor and
machine manoeuvres.

Electric control unit
The user may choose the location for the unit.

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TRANSMISSION

Working Parts (PTO and universal drive shafts)

Carefully read the instructions supplied with the transmission.

1. Only use universal drive shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer.

2. The PTO and universal drive shaft guards must always be fitted and in good condition.

3. Make sure that there is correct tube overlap on the universal drive shafts, both in the working
position and the transport position. Adjust the length of the tubes if necessary .

4. Before connecting or disconnecting a universal drive shaft, disengage the PTO, switch off the
engine and remove the key from the ignition.

5. Always make sure that the universal drive shafts are properly fitted and secured.

6. Make sure that the universal drive shaft guards are prevented from rotating by the special chains.

7. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that the speed setting and direction of rotation comply with
the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that there are no persons or animals near the machine.

9. Never engage the PTO with the tractor engine switched off.

10. Disengage the PTO whenever the universal drive shaft angle limits indicated by the manufacturer
are in danger of being exceeded.

11. Beware! After disengaging the PTO, moving parts continue to rotate for a few seconds. Keep
away until they have stopped.

12. On unhitching the machine, rest the universal drive shafts on the special supports.

13. When the universal drive shaft has been disconnected from the tractor PTO, refit the protective
cap.

14. Any damaged PTO and universal drive shaft guards must be replaced immediately.

15. Beware! Only use the machine with a PTO speed of 540 min

-1

.

16. Any action on the lift function may damage the transmission.

17. Check that the overload clutch is working properly. After a period of inactivity, disassemble and
clean the clutch (see the transmission instructions supplied with the machine).

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UNIVERSAL DRIVE

- At maximum extension, there must be a tube overlap of A = 330 mm (Fig. 4).

- 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).

- If the above conditions are not met, shorten the guards (1) and the tubes (2) by the same length (X)

(Fig. 5).

- Round off and clean the tubes and grease the inside of the outer tube.

- Always make sure that the universal drive shafts are properly fitted and secured.

- Any damaged PTO and universal drive shaft guards must be replaced immediately .

Make sure that the drive guards are properly fitted and prevented from rotating
by the special chains. Replace any damaged guards immediately.

Consult the operating and maintenance instructions enclosed with the drive
shaft.

CONNECTIONS

Hydraulic

(Machines not equipped with an auxiliary unit)
The machine requires a double-acting hydraulic distributor with an independent lift function. The

machine’s hydraulic circuit operates at a maximum pressure of 180 bar.
The pressure hose is equipped with a screw-in valve.

The return hose is equipped with a female push-pull coupler (ISO 7241).
Connect the distributor supply hoses to the tractor. The pressure hose (P) is identified by a white

arrow on a red background, with the arrow pointing away from the tractor towards the distributor. The
return hose (T) is identified by a white arrow on a blue background, with the arrow pointing away from
the distributor towards the tractor.

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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- The hydraulic connection to the tractor may be made in one of three ways:

1. Single-acting distributor pressure and direct return to tank.

2. Double-acting distributor pressure and return to second orifice of the same distributor (beware
of direction of oil flow)

3. Pressure on line to be followed from tractor distributor and return to tank.

- Plug in the hoses. Make sure that the hoses cannot catch while in operation.

- If the machine distributor is connected to the original tractor distributor, activate the relevant handle
on the tractor distributor to pressurise the hydraulic circuit (beware of direction of oil flow).

Electrical

The electric power cable (2) is not supplied mounted.
Connect this cable to the + and - terminals on your tractor
battery (brown wire to + and blue wire to -).

Then connect the socket (1) to the cable (2) to activate
the controls. The switch box is equipped with a 16 Amp
fuse (3) – part n° A7040904.

For a constant, even power supply to the machine, the
electric power cable must be connected to the battery.
The power cable socket (2) is best fitted onto the lower
crossbar in the rear opening of the cab.
When mounting the power cable on the tractor, pay
attention to the routing of the wire. Beware of shearing,
burning on the exhaust pipe, etc.

If you use a second tractor, ask for a second power cable (2) – part n° A7040064.

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DROPPING THE RECYCLING CHUTE (ON ATHENOR 7560 ONLY)

The recycling chute can be dropped as standard. This allows 20 cm to be gained on the overall
height. To drop the recycling chute:

- Unscrew the two knobs (1).

- Lift the handle (2) to tilt the chute.

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

. Hydraulic and electrical connections. Make sure that the pressure and return hoses are properly

connected
. Machine securely hitched to tractor
. No loose components
. Hydraulic hoses
. Chain tension.
. Choice of fan speed.
. Drive shaft length.
. Oil level in fan drive unit.
. Oil level in conveyor drive unit.
. Oil tank level and condition of oil filter (on optional auxiliary unit).

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NO-LOAD TESTS

Do not stand in the working area of the machine.
Before starting up, the user must familiarise himself with the machine’s

operating controls and their respective functions. Once work has begun, it
will be too late.

Before starting up the machine, check around the machine (beware of
children!). Make sure that you have sufficient visibility .

Keep people and animals away from the danger area of the machine.
In the case of a “free wheel” PTO shaft, the fan may continue to run for around
two minutes after the PTO has come to a complete standstill.

- Test each control in both directions: arm, grab, beater bars, turbine, chute, axle and cover.

- Check the hydraulic circuit for leaks.

- Test the lighting and signalling system (side lights, brake lights and turn-signal indicators).

UNHITCHING

- Before unhitching the machine, bring the grab inside the body and lower the arm completely (ram
rods fully retracted).

- Lay the machine on the ground so that it is stable (adjust the parking stand if necessary).

- Before unhitching the machine, switch off the tractor engine and remove the key from the ignition.

- Uncouple the hydraulic pressure and return hoses and the electrical connections.

- Apply the machine’s parking brake.

- Remove the hitch safety cable.

- Unhitch the machine.

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MACHINE OPERATION

Read carefully before starting up the machine.
The machine must be used by one person only.
Before starting up the machine and beginning work, check around the machine

(beware of children!). Make sure that you have sufficient visibility .
Keep people away from the danger area of the machine.

Beware! When operating the loading components (arm, grab, machine body)
and mixing components (cover), make sure that there can be no accidental
contact with a power line.

Never stand behind the machine during product mixing.

Never stand beside the distribution chute while the machine is in operation.
Before starting up, check that the machine is in good condition, the tension of

the chains is correct, the components are properly greased and the screws
are tight.

Before commencing any manoeuvres in reverse gear or operating the loading
gear, sound the horn twice.

1. LOADING FROM THE SILO

* Approaching the Silo (Fig. 1)

- Hitch the machine to the tractor (see “Starting Up” section).

- Raise the arm and grab for good visibility .

- Lower the machine as closely as possible to the ground in order to secure it to the silo with its heel

plate.

- Reverse the machine into the silo. Do not try to back your way into the silo by force.

- In the case of a clamp silo, position the machine slightly aslant in order to load as closely as possible

to the wall.

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*

Loading (Fig. 2)

1. Lower the machine. It should rest on its ground plate at the front and on its shoe at the rear.

2. Start up the hydraulic circuit on the tractor and bring up to nominal speed.

3. From the cab or platform, position the grab so as to take around 50 cm of product. Make sure that

the cutting angle of the grab is correct. Never attempt to cut into the silo with the grab flat.

4. Always begin cutting the silo from the top, never from the bottom (risk of collapse).

5. Swing the grab gently back and forth while lowering the arm slowly. This will bring the grab down

evenly without upsetting the silo.

6. Once the grab is lowered, bring it back inside the machine body to fill it properly. Raise the arm

with the grab closed and repeat operations 3, 4, 5 and 6 until the machine body is full. Do not
overpack the product.

The kinematics of the arm/grab assembly provides a vertical cutting face and good pick-up from the
floor of the silo.
When loading is complete, bring the grab into the rear door position without overpacking the product.

2. LOADING BALES

* Approaching the Bale

- Hitch the machine to the tractor (see “Starting Up”
section).

- Raise the arm and grab for good visibility .

- Remove the twine before loading the bale.

The operator must be standing outside the
machine with the engine off.

- Back the machine up to the bale and position the
machine heel plate as close as possible to the
ground (Fig. 3).

- More even distribution and straw blowing is obtained
by loading the bale in the same direction as it will be
unrolled (Fig. 4).

* Loading the bale

- Envelop the bale by fully extending the grab and
bringing down the arm until it comes into contact with
the bale.

- Maintain pressure on the arm while backing up slowly.

- When the bale has entered the machine body,
complete loading by combining grab and arm
movements (Fig. 4).

- For even straw spreading, the bale must remain in
contact with the beater bar.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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3. MIXING

- When loading, begin with fibrous products, then add
the minerals and finally the silage. Beware, the
addition of fibrous products (straw, hay, etc.) leads
to an increase in volume after recycling.

- Set the turbine speed to 270 min-1.

- Put the grab into position using the marker (1) on the

gauge (Fig. 1).

- Put the shutter and cover into the recycling position
(this takes 3 to 4 seconds).

- Engage the tractor PTO and bring the engine up to
nominal speed.

- Start up the beater bar in forward motion with the
conveyor speed at 0. Gradually bring it up to between
3 and 4.
(The optimum conveyor speed will depend on the
available tractor power and the nature of the product).

- Should the beater bar jam, switch the beater bar and
conveyor into reverse in short bursts to free.

- When mixing is complete, stop the beater bar and
conveyor (set conveyor to 0), put the shutter and
cover into the distribution position then disengage the
tractor PTO.

1

Fig. 1

Shutter

Recycling chute

Delivery chute

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4. TRANSPORT

It is strictly prohibited to use the machine to carry persons or animals whilst in
operation or transit.
Observe the maximum vehicle gauge for transport on public roads.

Before entering public roads, make sure that all guards and signalling devices
required by law are fitted and working properly.
Before entering public roads, put the machine into the transport position in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions (see Technical
Specifications).

You should always adapt your speed and driving to the track, road or land.
Avoid sudden changes of direction in all circumstances.

Steering accuracy, tractor adhesion, roadholding and effective braking are
affected by factors such as the weight of the towed machine, ballasting of the
front axles and state of the land or road.

Disengage the PTO and wait until the fan comes to a complete standstill (up
to 2 mins.).

The maximal authorized speed for the machine and the tractor is 25 km/h.

5. DISTRIBUTION

Before getting down from the tractor or before any operations on the machine,
lay the machine on the ground, switch off the engine, remove the key from the
ignition and wait until all moving parts are at a standstill.

Always start up the PTO before running the conveyor/beater bar and always
stop the conveyor/beater bar before disengaging the PTO. Failure to comply
with this procedure will result in a blockage.

Always start the beater bar with the conveyor speed control set to zero.

- Set the fan speed according to the product to be distributed:

. 270 min-1 for silage
. 540 min-1 for straw

- Adjust the tractor engine speed according to the required distribution distance.

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* Silage distribution

- The turbine should be set to 270 min-1.

- Engage the tractor PTO.

- Start up the tractor hydraulics and bring up to nominal speed.

- Position the chute so that the silage is correctly channelled towards the floor or a manger.

- Release the grab slightly to ensure that the product is not packed too tightly .

- Product output is adjusted by:

⋅ the tractor engine speed (which determines the hydraulic output and PTO speed),
⋅ the forward speed of the tractor,
⋅ the forward speed of the conveyor (to adjust, refer to “Description of Controls”).

- To distribute silage, start up the beater bar and conveyor (refer to “Description of Controls”).

- To stop distribution for a moment (posts, various obstacles, etc.), stop the beater bar and conveyor

rotation.

- At regular intervals, bring the silage on to the conveyor by pulling in the grab.

- When distribution is over, bring in the arm and grab completely. Close the delivery chute, disengage

the tractor PTO and switch off the engine.

Should the beater bar jam, switch the beater bar and conveyor into reverse in short bursts to free. It
may occasionally be necessary to hold the switch for a few seconds to shift back the mass of silage
inside the body .

Beware of the direction of rotation of the beater bar and conveyor.
A loaded machine running too long in reverse may be seriously damaged.

Never attempt to clear the product by hand or with a tool (fork, etc.) while the
machine is running.

Never climb on the machine or work inside the body while the machine is
running.

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*

Bale distribution

- The fan should be set to 540 min

-1

.

- Engage the tractor PTO.

- Start up the tractor hydraulics and bring up to nominal speed.

- Position the chute so that the straw is projected where required.

- For even spreading, the bale must remain in permanent contact with the beater bar without over-

jamming it with the claw. Raise the machine slightly at the rear to prevent the bale from being
projected back by the rotation of the beater bar.

- The product output is adjusted by:

. the tractor engine speed (which determines the hydraulic output and the speed of rotation of

the PTO),
. the forward speed of the tractor,
. the forward speed of the conveyor (to adjust, refer to “Description of Controls”).

- To distribute the product, start up the beater bar and conveyor (refer to “Description of Controls”).

- T o stop distribution instantaneously (posts, various obstacles, etc.), stop the beater bar and conveyor
rotation.

- At regular intervals, bring the bale into contact with the beater bar by pulling in the grab.

In the event of a beater bar blockage, switch the beater bar into reverse in short bursts to free.

Beware of the direction of rotation of the beater bar and conveyor.
A loaded machine running too long in reverse may be seriously damaged.

Never attempt to clear the product by hand or with a tool (fork, etc.) while the
machine is running.

Never climb on the machine or work inside the body while the machine is
running.

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6. USING THE OPTIONAL SWIVEL CHUTE

ATHENOR recycling machines equipped with a swivel chute have a valve located under the machine’s
platform (photo 1). This valve allows the recycling cover to be moved. When it is open, the cover and
shutter switch to the recycling position. When it is closed, only the shutter switches to the recycling
position.

* Mixing (shutter in recycling position and cover unfolded)
Turn the swivel chute to direct the jet towards the centre of the recycling cover . Point the cap upwards
for better operation. While mixing, you can sweep right across the inside of the body with the jet to use
the full effective volume of the body. For mixing, proceed as described in section 3.

* Silage distribution (shutter in recycling position)
Turn the swivel chute to direct the jet to the left and point the cap downwards. The distance from the
machine at which silage is distributed can be varied by altering the cap position. For distribution,
proceed as described in section 4.

* Straw blowing (shutter in recycling position)
Adjust the chute position and the cap angle to put the straw where it is required.

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Note: Should the turbine or beater bar 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 beater bar, then use a lever to ensure that the turbine can rotate freely.

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OPTIONS

The following options are available for the AL TOR 7560 and ATHENOR 7560:

- Hydraulic unit

- Programmable weighing unit

- Electric controls

- Free wheel homokinetic transmission

- Swivel chute

- Electronic proportioning device

- Mixing hopper

The optional hydraulic unit, electric controls, swivel chute, mixing hopper and programmable weighing
unit are factory-mounted only .

Before fitting any optional item of equipment to a machine, observe these few rules :

- Check that the equipment received is the equipment actually ordered.

- Carefully read the assembly and operating instructions supplied with the option.

Beware!

WHEN CLEARING A BLOCKAGE OR REPLACING A WORKING PART,
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND ONLY USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS.

To fit the options, you will need to use a variety of handling equipment and
tools. Refer to the safety instructions for such equipment before use.

The machine must be unhitched from the tractor before assembling an option.
Before assembling an optional device with the machine or one of the machine’s

loading components in the raised position, prop up the machine or the
component with an appropriate support.

If lifting gear (block and tackle, elevator, etc.) is used to handle the machine,
only use the specially provided lifting hooks shown by a pictogram.

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HYDRAULIC UNIT

Hydraulic unit designed to provide sufficient hydraulic power to ensure correct machine operation.

DESCRIPTION

- Auxiliary hydraulic unit

- Driven by tractor PTO

- 38 cm³ pump

- 70 litre tank with filter and level gauge

- Circuit protected by valve calibrated to 180 bar

- Recommended oil: Shell Hydrau PW (ISO 46 type)

OPERA TION

- Before starting up a machine equipped with a hydraulic unit, check the oil level in the tank.

- To avoid environmental contamination, it is forbidden to throw away or dump any type of oil, grease
or filter. Hand them over to specialist firms.

- Connect the transmission to the tractor PTO and to the pump step-up gear drive shaft. Lock on.

- Beware! The machine must be driven at the nominal PTO speed of 540 min-1.

- Never couple the universal drive shaft to the 1000 min-1 PTO on the tractor .

- Start up the tractor. Gradually engage the PT O. The pump rotates. Try the various machine controls.
Check the pump flanges and the various hydraulic connections on the unit for leaks.

- With the aid of the speed control lever, the unit may be used in three ways:

. at neutral, therefore without running the fan, for all loading operations;
. with a fan speed of 270 min

-1

. with a fan speed of 540 min-1.

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MAINTENANCE

- Comply with the safety instructions relating to machine maintenance.

- Periodically check the oil level in the tank. The oil level should not be below the top 1/3 of the dipstick.

- Change the hydraulic oil after the first 500 hours of work. We recommend an ISO 46 type hydraulic
oil. For example, Shell Hydrau PW.

- Thereafter, the oil must be changed after 2000 hours of work.

- Tank capacity: 70 litres.

- Change the filter element after the first 50 hours of work and then every 500 hours of work.

. Unscrew the plug.
. Take hold of the filter handle and extract the filter + bowl assembly. To remove the filter, turn

90° anticlockwise and extract it from its cartridge.
. Insert a new filter and lock into position by turning it 90° clockwise.
. Screw in the plug and make sure that the seal is correctly repositioned to prevent leaks.

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PROGRAMMABLE WEIGHING UNIT

Device to determine the weight of the animal feed ration.

Please read the manual supplied with the weighing unit carefully.

FREE WHEEL PTO SHAFT

Please consult the safety instructions relating to the universal PTO shaft. See section on “Starting
Up”.

Please read the manual supplied with the PTO shaft carefully.

WIDE ANGLE PTO SHAFT

Please consult the safety instructions relating to the universal PTO shaft. See section on “Starting
Up”.

Please read the manual supplied with the PTO shaft carefully.

FREE WHEEL WIDE ANGLE PTO SHAFT

Please consult the safety instructions relating to the universal PTO shaft. See section on “Starting
Up”.

Please read the manual supplied with the PTO shaft carefully.

ADJUSTABLE CHUTE

Device designed for spreading straw through 320°.

MIXING HOPPER

ELECTRONIC PROPORTIONING DEVICE

Minerals distribution device which may be equipped with a proportioning unit.

Read the manual supplied with the hopper and proportioning device carefully.

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MAINTENANCE

BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICING OR REP AIR
WORK OR WHEN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF A FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION, YOU MUST SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, LAY THE
MACHINE DOWN, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY AND WAIT FOR THE
MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STANDSTILL.

Before proceeding with any maintenance work on a machine in the raised
position, prop up the machine with an appropriate support.

WHEN CLEARING A BLOCKAGE OR REPLACING A WORKING PART,
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND ONLY USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS.

BEWARE! NEVER PASS BETWEEN THE BEATER BARS TO ACCESS
THE TURBINE.

To avoid environmental contamination, it is forbidden to throw away or dump
any type of oil, grease or filter. Hand them over to collection firms.

Before carrying out any operations on the electrical circuit, disconnect the
power source (tractor charging circuit or battery).

Any protective devices liable to wear should be checked regularly. 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 electrical welding work on the tractor or towed machine,
disconnect the cables from the alternator and battery.

Check the tightness of screws and nuts regularly. Tighten up if necessary.

GREASING

Greasing points are indicated by a white and blue label.
Several grease nipples are located under housings or protective caps.
For example: Greasing the conveyor sprockets

- The grease nipples for the rear sprockets are located under flap 1 (photo 1, page 51).

- The grease nipple for the front left-hand sprocket is located in the conveyor reduction gear

under the plastic cap (Fig. 2, page 54).

- The grease nipple for the front right-hand sprocket is located on the conveyor indicator.

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Figure 1

CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION

To be checked every 100 hours. If the sag exceeds 150 mm, tighten up the chains.
To tighten the chains :

- Open the door (1) with the two levers (2) (Photo 1).

- Loosen the check nuts (3) with a 30 mm wrench (Photo 2).

- Tighten the assembly with the nuts (4) using a 30 mm wrench.

- Tighten the check nuts (3) with a 30 mm wrench.

- Close the door.

- Never fully tighten the chains. Always leave at least 50 mm
of sag (Figure 1).

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2

1

3

2

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BEATER BAR DRIVE CHAIN TENSION

- To be checked every 100 hours. If the sag exceeds 15 mm, tighten
up the chains (Photo 3).

- Loosen the check nut (1).

- Tighten the tension device (2) until the correct tension is obtained.

- Tighten the check nut (1).

Beware! Always leave at least 5 mm of sag.

STORAGE

- If the machine is not to be used for a long period, prepare it for storage:

- Clean the body (inside, outside and underside), arm, grab and cover with a jet spray . Remove any
product build-up. If necessary , repaint any surface in danger of rusting. Grease the underbody.

- When using a pressure washer, beware of sensitive components (ram joints, electrical connections,
etc.).

- Grease the ram rods to protect them from moisture and dust.

- Grease the drive chains.

- Clean all greasing points and joints. Grease.

- Wherever possible, store your machine in a sheltered area, on blocks, to isolate it from ground
damp.

- Check tyre pressure and wheel bolt tightness.

PTO shaft : For the maintenance period, refer to the instructions supplied with the PTO shaft.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beware! The schedule indicated below has been calculated for normal conditions of use. If the

working conditions prove more difficult, grease more often.

Ev ery

After Every Every After Every Every 2000

After 50 50 100 500 500 1500 hours

1 hour hours hours hour s hours ho urs hours or every

year
Tighten wheel bolts (270 N.m) X X
Tighten drawbar eyebolts X X
Gr ease arm joint s, gr ab , axle X X
Gr ease cover joint X X
Gr ease shutt e r r am X X
Gr ease t ailga te joints, grab, axle X X
Gr ease cover ram X X
Gr ease chute ram X X
Gr ease beat er bar b ear in gs X X
Gr ease swiv el c hute bearing X X
Gr ease conveyor X X
Gr ease park in g stand X X
Gr ease conveyor indicato r X X
Change conveyor reduct io n ge ar oil X X
Change gearbo x oil X X
Change hydraulic unit oil X X
Change hydraulic unit filter cartridge X X
Check c onvey o r chain tension X X
Chain beat er bar c hai n tension X X
Check c onveyor reduct i on gear oil level X X
Check gear box oil level X X

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Graisseur

Fill plug

Drain plug

Level gauge

plug

Fill

Grease nipple

Drain

OIL CHANGE AND LEVEL CHECK

The oil needs to be changed in:

. the gearbox
. the conveyor reduction gear unit.

1 - Draining and filling the gearbox

(see Figure 1)

Draining:

- Remove the fill plug (17 mm wrench).

- Place a container under the drain hole and remove the drain
plug (17 mm wrench).

Filling:

- Refit the drain plug (replace the seal if necessary).

- Remove the level gauge plug (17 mm wrench). Fill the gearbox
using a funnel. Capacity: 5 litres of SAE 90 (ISO 150) oil (e.g.
Shell Omala 150).

- Stop filling as soon as oil seeps through the level gauge hole.

- Refit the level gauge plug and fill plug.

2 - Draining and filling the conveyor reduction gear unit

(see Figure 2)

Draining:

- Place a container under the reduction gear unit and remove the
six screws from the bottom plate (13 mm wrench).

Filling:

- Refit the bottom plate.

- Remove the plastic cap (level gauge plug).

- Fill the unit using a funnel. Capacity: 1.5 litres of SAE 90 (ISO

150) oil (e.g. Shell Omala 150).

- Refit the plug.

Beware! The oil in the optional hydraulic unit also needs to be changed (refer to the OPTIONS
section).

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PRO BL EM S PO SS IBL E CAUSES W HAT TO DO

Loadi ng di fficulties

Insufficient t ai l gat e power Hydraulic problem . Chec k that t he hydraulic connec tion

between the t ract or and the m achine
is c orre ct (pressure a nd return).

. A sk your dealer to chec k the hy drauli c
press ure (180 bars) and t he pump flow
flow (30 l/m i n.). The retu rn pressure m u st
be at leas t 8 bar at the nomi nal trac t or
engine speed.

Mix i ng di fficulties

Imposs i bl e t o fold/ unfold c over Hydraulic problem . Chec k t hat the hy drauli c connec t i on

between the t ract or and the m achine
is c orre ct (pressure a nd return).

. A sk your dealer to chec k the hy drauli c
press ure (180 bars) and t he pump flow
flow (30 l/m i n.). The retu rn pressure m u st
be at leas t 8 bar at the nomi nal trac t or
engine speed.

Imposs i bl e t o swit ch s hut t er Elect rical problem . Chec k t he elect ri c al connections
to m ixing posit i on bet ween t he t rac tor and the m ac hi ne.

Hydraulic problem . S ee “What t o do” t o res ol ve the hydraulic

problem in t he sec t i on on loadi ng
difficult i es .

Mec hanical problem . Cl ean t he i ns i de of the t urbine with

a high-press ure jet.

. Operat e t he shutter s everal
tim es on no-load.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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PRO BLEM S P OS S IBLE CAUSES W HAT TO D O

Distribution difficu lties

Imposs ible to distribute: Turbine jamm ed . Switc h off the tractor engine and
. Turbine fails to rotate, overload disengage the tractor PTO (see the
clutch s lipping Safety P recautions s ection).

. Check that product hasn’t built up in the
turbine. If this is the cas e, use the hook
mounted on the left-hand side of the
mac hine to pull out the jammed product at
the distribution chute or beater bar, then
use a lever to ensure that the turbine can
rotate freely. O nce released, run the
turbine empty for a few seconds until it
reaches its norm al working speed.

The turbine rotates, the c onveyor Conveyor set to 0 . Set c onveyor speed to appropriate m ark
and beater bar m ove forwards (see Desc ription of Controls sec tion).
but no product appears

Beater bar jammed . Decom press the product inside the body

with the aid of the grab.

. Sw itch the conveyor briefly to reverse
and then back to forward m otion.

Insufficient beater bar . See “W hat to do” to resolve the hydraulic
and conveyor power problem in the sec tion on loading

difficulties.

Turbine rattling when PTO engaged Clutch s lipping . G radually engage the PTO to a suitable

intermittently speed. If y our mac hine is equipped with

with a free wheel trans m iss ion and your
tractor with a hydraulic P TO clutch, refer
to your dealer (problem with progressive
clutch rate irrespec tive of tractor engine
speed).

Chute movement too slow or Flow limiters not open . Adjust flow limiters (see Desc ription
impos sible enough of Controls sec tion).

Mac hine em pty or nearly . S top c onvey or to manoeuvre c hute.
empty and disc harge
conveyor running

Chute movement too quick Flow limiters open too . A djust flow lim iters (see Desc ription

far o f C o n t r o ls s e ct i on ) .

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

KUHN-AUDUREAU S.A., B.P . 19, 85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE, FRANCE (hereinafter referred to as the Com­pany) hereby certifies in accordance with the provisions stated below to each original purchaser of new equipment
manufactured by Kuhn-Audureau that said equipment is, at the time of delivery to the user, guaranteed against all
construction faults and manufacturing defects, provided that the equipment in question is used and maintained in
accordance with the instructions contained in the accompanying manual.

This warranty covers our equipment for a period of one year from the date of delivery or for 500 hours of operation,
whichever is the shorter.
The date of the invoice to the final purchaser and the return of the warranty card by the dealer to the Company , with
the signature of the dealer and the purchaser, will indicate delivery of the equipment.

The warranty is limited to a money-back guarantee or to the repair at our factory and by our Engineering Departments
of parts which are recognised to be faulty in terms of material or craftsmanship.

The following exceptions shall apply however:

- Parts included in the composition of machines but which are not manufactured by Kuhn-Audureau, such as

tyres, transmission assemblies, overload clutches, hydraulic rams, hydraulic distributors, etc., are not covered
by the Kuhn-Audureau warranty but by the respective manufacturer’s warranty .

- Claims relating to such parts will be handled in the same way as if they were Kuhn-Audureau parts. However

compensation will depend on the warranty agreement of the manufacturer concerned, insofar as the latter
acknowledges the validity of the claim. Obviously the warranty does not apply if the faults are due to normal wear
and tear, deterioration or accidents resulting from negligence or inadequate supervision, misuse, lack of
maintenance and/or if the machine has been damaged in an accident, lent or used for a purpose other than the
one intended by the Company .

- Obviously the warranty does not apply if the faults are due to normal wear and tear, deterioration resulting from

negligence or inadequate supervision, misuse, lack of maintenance and/or if repairs have not been carried out by
an approved dealer.

- The warranty is void if alterations have been made to the machine without the express agreement of the Company

or if anything other than OEM parts have been fitted to machine sold by the Company and/or if repairs have not
been carried out by an approved dealer or distributor.

- The Company cannot be held responsible for damage suffered by the machine or its accessories during transport

and handling by any carrier, even outside the legal warranty period. Machines, machine parts or accessories are
carried at the risk of the addressee.

- The Company will not be responsible in the case of a claim or injury involving the owner or a third party, or for the

resulting liability .

- Similarly, the Company cannot be held to pay any compensation whatsoever for the loss of a harvest or any

damages whatsoever due to a flaw, latent defect or breakdown of the machine.

The User is responsible for and shall bear all costs relating to:

- routine servicing of the equipment, including lubrication, supervision and maintenance of oil levels, minor

adjustments, etc.;

- the labour required to remove and replace a faulty part or parts and, if necessary, adjustments of the corresponding

new part or parts;

- the dealer’s call-out charge;

- the transport of machines, machine parts or accessories to the place of repair and the return of the elements in

question to the place of use;

- wear parts, such as belts, tyres, bed chains, knives, teeth, overload clutches, etc., which are not covered by the

warranty .

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The warranty is subject to strict compliance with the following provisions:

- Commissioning of the equipment by the dealer in accordance with our instructions.

- Return of the warranty certificate duly signed by the dealer and user on commissioning.

- Claims shall only be made on a Kuhn-Audureau claim form and sent by the dealer to the Company within a

period of one month of the date of the incident.

- The claim form shall be completed in a legible manner by the dealer and must include the following information:

. the dealer’s name, address and customer code
. the purchaser’s name and address
. exact type of machine
. serial number of the machine
. date of delivery to the purchaser
. date of incident
. number of hours of use
. power of tractor used
. detailed description and presumed cause of the incident
. quantities, references and names of the damaged parts
. date and number of the invoice for replacement parts.

- Damaged parts are to be returned by the dealer to the Company for examination together with the duplicate of

the claim form. Transport costs relating to the return of said parts are to be met by the sender .

- The machine must be serviced and used in accordance with the instruction manual. Only the quantity and grade

of lubricants recommended by the Company must be used.

- The safety measures mentioned in the instruction manual and on the machine itself must be observed and all

protective elements and guards, of any nature whatsoever, must be inspected regularly and kept in perfect
condition.

- The Company’s decision, irrespective of the subject of the warranty claim, is final and the purchaser agrees to

accept it.

- If the warranty claim is rejected, the dealer has two weeks from the date of receipt of our letter of notification in

which to request the return of the damaged parts. Once this period has elapsed, they will automatically be
destroyed.

Further conditions: limits of application and responsibility

- The warranty cannot be assigned or transferred to any person without the Company’s prior written consent.

- Our approved dealers have neither the right nor the power under any circumstances to make any decision, either

expressly or tacitly , on behalf of the Company .

- The technical assistance provided by the Company or its agents with regard to the repair or operation of equipment

does not involve the Company’s responsibility in any way and shall not under any circumstances introduce a
novation or waiver to the conditions of this warranty.

- The Company reserves the right to modify its machines without notice. It will not however be responsible for

applying such changes to machines already sold or in service.

- Furthermore, due to the constant evolution of technology, no guarantee can be given with regard to the description

of equipment provided in any literature issued by the Company .

- This warranty is exclusive of any other express or implicit responsibility of the Company, either legal or by

agreement. The responsibilities of the Company may not under any circumstances exceed those defined
hereinbefore.

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. 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.

. Our safety rules and advice are not restrictive.

CE THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH THE LABOUR CODE

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B.P. 19 - F 85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE (FRANCE)

Tel. : [phone] - Fax : [phone]

www.kuhnsa.com - E-mail : [e-mail]

Société Anonyme au Capital de 2 530 000 Euros

As it is our policy to make constant improvements to our products,
the characteristics contained in this manual, which are correct on the date
of publication, may be changed at any time without notice
or contestation.

All apparatus in the KUHN-AUDUREAU 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.