Metal-Fach BelMix T659 Operating Instructions Manual

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BelMix FEEDER WAGON

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

YEAR OF ISSUE: AUGUST 2013

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FEEDER WAGON DATA

Vehicle type: BelMix feeder wagon

Commercial designation: T659

Type designation:

Feeder wagon identification

number

Feeder wagon manufacturer:

Sold by: Address:

Tel ./Fax

Date of deliver y

Owner / User Full name

Address

Tel ./Fax

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"METAL-FACH" Sp. z o. o. 16-100 Sokółka, Poland ul. Kresowa 62 Tel. no. +48 85 711 98 40 Fax: +48 85 711 90 65

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HINT

Hint: Please note down the feeder type and serial number — it will be required for contact with your authorised dealership.

The data can be found on the feeder wagon namepl ate located on the trailer cha ssis front crosspiece

*delete as applicable

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 5

1.1. Intended uses 5

1.2. Equipment 5

1.3. Machine identification 7

2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES 7

2.1. General guidelines, symbols and nomenclature 7

2.1.1 . Locations of s ymbols on the feeder wago n 11

3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTIC S, GENERAL DATA 12

3.1. General data 12

3.2. Detailed data 14

4. DESIGN AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE FEEDER WAGON 16

4.1. Weighing system 17

4.1.1. Weighing system 17

4.1.2. Location of the weighing system in relation to pto 18

5. INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF FEEDER WAGON 19

5.1. Tow bar support of the pow er take-of f shaft 19

5.2. Tow bar position change without the two-gear transmission 19

5.3. Support foot 19

5.4. Coupling with the tractor 19

5.5. Attachment of hydraulic, p neumatic and electrical lines 20

5.6. Discharge openings — safety zone 20

5. 6.1. Pvc guard at the discharge openings 20

5.6.2. Standard discharge openings 20

5.6.3. Disc harge openings at the feeder 21

5.7. Control 21

5.7.1. Controlling the gates from the tractor cab 21

5.7.2. Hydraulic counter blade control from the platform 21

5.8. Loading, cutting, mixing and unloading of feed 22

5.9. Cleaning 22

5.9.1. Machine cleaning instruction 23

5.9.2. Removal of clogs 23

5.10. Travelling on public roads 23

6. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 24

6.1. Lubrication and maintenance 24

6.2. Maintenance and servicing 24

6.3. Replacement of mixer blades 24

6.4. Inspection of tyres 26

6.5. Braking system 26

6. 5.1. Ser vicing the brake pneumatic system 26

6.5.2. Adjustment of the braking sy stem components 27

7. DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL 28

8. RESIDUAL RISKS 28

8.1. Description of residual risks 28

8.2. Evaluation of the residual risk 29

9. WARRANT Y CONDITIONS 29

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INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

These Operating Instructions are intended to provide the product user with information concerning operation, servicing and maintenance of the machine. They contain operating performance data and the requirements for safe and professional operation of the machine which enable the best use of the product with the maximum operating life and reliability. They also contain information about ordering spare parts. Thorough understanding of the Operating Instructions will help the user prevent accidents, operate the machine efficiently and keep the warranty valid. Unauthorised modification of the feeder wagon design release the manufacturer from liability for resulting damage and loss.

METAL-FACH Sp. z o. o. reserves the right to introduce changes without prior notice and without assuming any obligations resulting from those changes.

ALL OPERATORS OF THIS FEEDER WAGON MUST

FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE CONTENTS OF

THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMMENCING

WORKS. THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AN

ESSENTIAL PART OF T659 FEEDER WAGONS.

This is intended to maintain proper operation of the feeder wagon, safety of use and maximum operating life. This is also the condition which ensures that your warranty rights are maintained.

1.1. INTENDED USES

The feeder wagon is intended for preparation, transport and dosing of feed directly to feeding stations of cattle. The dimensions and good steering performance make the BelMix feeder wagon especially useful for farms with cowsheds with narrow feeding passages and low entrance doors.

The BelMix feeder wagon can be coupled with tractors with the minimum power output of 60 kW (see details in table in section 3.1) with two operable sockets of the external hydraulic system, a brake system connector, the 12V electrical system connector and upper transport hitch or an agricultural hitch able to withstand the minimum vertical load of 30 kN. The feeder wagon has a torsion rod with a dia. 45 mm ring. With a two-gear transmission, the minimum tractor power output is 40 kW. Front or telescopic loaders shall be used to load bulky feed in bales (grass silage, silage, hay, straw) into the feeder wagon tank.

1.2. EQUIPMENT

The basic equipment of each feeder wagon includes:

1. Operating Instructions manual and Parts Catalogue

2. Warranty card

3. Telescopic jointed shaft (coupling with the tractor):

• with shear pin clutch (standard) 6R-605-7-BA-K601- 680 Nm 540 RPM (SIPMA)

• with friction clutch (applies to trailers w/o the 2-gear transmission, over 10m3) 6R-602-7-BA-C601 - 630 Nm, 540 RPM (SIPMA)

4. Telescopic jointed shaft (intermediate — for the planetary gear)

• w/o the 2-gear transmission V601410ENC17115 - 880 Nm 540 RPM (COMER)

• with the 2-gear transmission V601410ENC15115 - 880 Nm 540 RPM (COMER)

Using shafts with other parameters may result in a failure which will make the product warranty void and null.

WARNING!

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FOR THE MACHINE

METAL-FACH Sp. z o. o. ul. Kresowa 62

16-100 SOKÓŁKA

which acts as th e manufacturer

decla res under sole responsibility that the follow ing mac hine:

BelMix FEEDER WAGON

type/model: T659 .............................................

serial number: .....................................................

year of manufacture:..........................................

- Direc tive 200 6/42/ EC OF THE E UROPEAN PAR LIAME NT AND OF T HE COUNCI L dated May 17th 200 6 on machines and t he Resolution of t he Minister o f Economy of October 21st 2008 conce rning genera l requirements f or machinery ( Journal of Laws, no. 199 item 12 28);

- and the fol lowing standa rds: PN-ISO 3600:1998, PN-ISO 11684:1998; and the Res olution of the Mini stry of Infra structur e of 31 December 2002 on te chnical req uirements for ve hicles and the scope of th eir necessar y equipment (Jour nal of Laws 2003 no. 32 item 262 as am ended).

Unit respo nsible for engine ering docume ntation: METAL-FACH Engineeri ng Department

This D eclaration o f Conformit y becomes void and nu ll if the mach ine design is ch anged

Sokół ka, .........................

this de claration co ncerns, meet s the followin g requireme nts:

The follo wing harmo nised stand ards were use d for compliance e valuation:

PN-EN 1853+A1:2009E PN-EN ISO 13857:2010P

PN-EN ISO 4254 -1:2009E PN-EN ISO 12100:2012P

PN-EN 703+A1 2009

Safet y Test Repo rt No. LBC/65/ 12

or modi ed in any manne r without prior c onsent from t he manufact urer.

Chair man of the Board

Jacek Marek Kucharewicz

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INTRODUCTION / GENERAL SAFETY RULES

1.3. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION

The info rmation of the fe eder wagon is presen ted on the namepl ate (Fig.

2) attached to the main frame (Fig. 1). When purchasing the product, check the serial number entered in the Operating Instructions and the warranty sheet against the serial number stamped on the nameplate.

2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

2.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES, SYMBOLS AND NOMENCLATURE

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in damage of equipment or its components.

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This warning sign in the operating instructions means that special caution shall be exercised due to hazards

CAUTION!

to persons and potential damage to the product.

nameplate

Fig. 1. Location of the nameplate on the BelMix T659 feeder w agon

Fig. 2 Nameplate

It is important to carefully follow these notes or guidelines.

WARNING!

1. Only operators who have read and understood the Operating Instructions and have a valid tractor driving licence can operate the feeder wagon.

2. The user of this machine must follow the guidelines included in these Operating Instructions, and the warning signs and inscriptions placed on the machine. The meaning of the warning signs is explained in chapter 2.1.

3. When operating and repairing the machine, follow the Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Economy of 12 January 1998 on occupational hygiene and safety in agriculture (Journal of Laws No. 12/98 item 51).

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

4. Prior to starting the feeder wagon operation make sure that:

• the wagon and the tractor are working correctly;

• the tractor is equipped with side mirrors which ensure visibility on

both sides of the machine;

• all guards are functional, especially the guards on the telescopic jointed shaft;

• no other persons are present within the work zone;

• the visibility in the danger zone is sufficient.

5. Load the feeder wagon only with the tractor coupled and its engine

running. The mixing screw must be running during loading.

6. Stop the wagon with the parking brake before loading on a level

horizontal surface.

7. Be very careful during unloading in sheltered rooms. The rooms

shall have adequate ventilation and restrict the operation of the tractor to minimum so that the operator is not exposed to hazardous effects of engine exhaust gases.

8. Before operating the feeder wagon make sure that no persons or

foreign objects that would obstruct operation are present in the tank.

9. Repairs, lubrication, cleaning, and replacement of blades must be

performed with the tractor engine off, the ignition key removed and the parking brake engaged.

10. Before exiting the tractor, always turn off the engine, remove the

ignition key and engage the parking brake.

11. Exercise extreme caution when coupling/decoupling the feeder

wagon with/from the tractor. Couple the machine with tractors of proper class and engine power only.

12. Use a telescopic jointed shaft only with complete and unscathed

guards to drive the wagon.

13. Operation of the feeder wagon must be controlled only from the

tractor driver's seat.

14. Enter the platform of the machine or its tank only when the machine

has completely stopped and with the tractor's engine off.

15. Be extremely careful when replacing the blades; wear protective garment and safety shoes.

16. Follow the traffic code regulations when taking the feeder wagon on public roads. Always adapt your driving speed to the conditions on the road and do not exceed 25 km/h.

17. Park and store the feeder wagon on a level and paved/solid ground. During storage the machine shall rest on its support, and be secured by the parking brake or by chocking the wheels to prevent accidental movement.

18. It is recommended to use suitable PPE equipment intended for tractor drivers and shoes with anti-slip soles, e.g. as described below:

• Personal protective equipment according to PN-EN 340:2006.

• Safety footwear (boots) with metal anti-puncture sole pad and metal

toe acc. to EN 345-1. The boots must also provide secure grip around the ankles, which are the most frequently traumatized part of the body, especially when getting out of the tractor.

DO NO T:

• use a malfunctioning feeder wagon or tractor;

• use a wagon with defective guards of moving parts;

• perform any ser vicing when the engine is running;

• allow any persons to stay in the feeder wagon tank during

WARNING!

operation or transport;

• start the machine if there are other persons, especially children, present in the feed loading/unloading zone!

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

DO NO T:

• remain bet ween the tractor and the machine when the tractor engine is running;

• stand on the tank edge, enter the tank or reach into the tank when the mixer is running;

• remain on th e silo or heap du ring (manua l) loading o f feed into the tank of the wagon;

• travel on public roads when the signalling equipment

WARNING!

and/or brakes do not function properly;

• leave the feeder wagon on slopes without engaging the parking brake or chocking the wheels;

• wear loose clothes during servicing and repairs of the feeder wagon.

Do not operate the feeder wagon near any persons

WARNING!

It is strictly forbidden to operate the feeder wagon by persons intoxicated by alcohol.

WARNING!

The warning signs and inscriptions on the feeder wagon inform the user about hazards and their prevention during the machine operation. The user must keep the adhesive labels with warning signs and inscriptions clean and legible.

Immediately replace all illegible, damaged or lost labels. New labels can be purchased from the manufacturer of the feeder wagon.

The user must keep all warning symbol s on the machine clean and legible.

WARNING!

Item Safety symbol (sign) Meani ng of the symb ol (sign) or tex t

1. Read the operating instructions

Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key before s ervicing or repairs.

Do not stand near the lif t links when the feeder wagon is working.

Do not touch any parts of the machine until all of its units have stopp ed.

Loca tion on the feeder wagon

On the front par t of hitch

PIC guard

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10.

11.

12.

Warning label.

6. PIC sense of rotation and RPM. Platform console

Air pressure in tyres.

No persons are allowed to remain near the working machine.

Warning label.

Attach lifting slings here.

Lubrication point.

On the front par t of hitch

On the tank sides over the wheels

On the tank, at the openings

At the front par t of the tank top

On the top tank part sides, the hitch r ing and the machine back

Hydraulic actuators

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

Counterblade control Feet (toes) crushing hazard . Force applied from ab ove

Coupling with the tractor

Information label

Falling from platform

Beware of the power take-of f shaft. Platform

On the tank sides

The machine tow bar

On the tank sides over the wheels

Over the discharge opening

At the front par t of the tank top

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19.

20.

21.

18.

WARNING!

2.1.1. LOCATIONS OF SYMBOLS ON THE FEEDER WAGON

Hand pinch hazard.

Finger amputation hazard

Warning label.

Information label

The user of a feeder wagon is required to keep the warning symbols and text on the wagon legible during its entire operating life. If damaged or destroyed, replace with new ones.

Next to the discharge opening

At the front par t of the tank top

Fig. 3 Locations of sy mbols on the machine (right side view).

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS, GENERAL DATA

3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS, GENERAL DATA

3 .1. GEN E R A L D ATA

Item Description

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. Machine Type - hitched, mono-axial

2. Model - BelMix Machine code - T659 Goods and Materials Code (KTM) - 0826-299-765-901

3. Code of the Polish Classification of Goods and

Services (PKWiU)

4. Service/transport speed [km/h] 5/25

5. Tractor hydraulic system pressure [Atm/ MPa] 140/14

6. Pump output [l/min] 40 Coupling with tractor:

- tow bar hitch-ring diameter [mm] 45

- tractor hitch tractor upper (transport) hitch / lower (agricultural) hitch

8. Number of operators - 1 (tractor driver) Mixing and cutting unit:

- type - - vertical worm screw

- drive type - - mechanical Unloading unit:

10.

- feed discharge method - - discharge openings, belt feeder

- drive type - - mechanical

Unit of

Measure

- 29.32.34-75.00

Value

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11. Tyre pressure [bar/kPa] 3.5/350 Braking system - parking brake:

- type - - pneumatic, single-line

- control - - from tractor

12. parking brake:

- type - - pneumatic, single-line

- control - - from tractor

13. Electrical system [V] 12

14. Lighting - acc. to the Traffic Code

WARNING!

• The manufacturer reserves the right to change the vehicle technical parameters without notice.

• Vehicle kerb weight with +/-2% tolerance (the value is within the tank height)

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3.2. DETAILED DATA

Item Description

1. Capacity m

2. Machine code - T659/9 T659/3 T6 59/11 T659/7 T659/18 T659/5 T659/1 Dimensions:

- length [mm] 4890 4970 4490 5050 5520 5520 5430

- width [mm] 2200 2200 2200 2300 2200 2200 2500

- height [mm] 2350 2470 2600 2520 2350 2200 2520 Weight [kg] 3050 3100 3200 3800 3820 3800 3835

Permissible load capacity

- minimum tractor power output

- two-gear transmission version

6. Hitch load [kN] 7.8 8.5 9.2 9.8 10.2 14 10.5 No. of screw

7. blades

8. Tyres

Measure

unit

[kg] 1800 2000 2200 2400 2400 2400 2600

[kW] 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

[kW] 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

pcs. 8 8 8 8 10 10 8

- 10.0/ 75-15.3

5 6 7 8

18 PR

10.0/ 75-15.3 18 PR

Value

standard8raised and

rolled

400/60-15. 3

14 PR

10.0/ 75-15.3 18 PR

rolled

10.0/ 75-15.3 18 PR

400/60-15. 3

standard

14 PR

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Item Description

1. Capacity m

2. Machine code - T659/6 T659/12 T659 T659/13 T659/2 T659/15 T659/18 Dimensions:

- length [mm] 5540 5375 5480 5500 5555 7110 7110

- width [mm] 2300 2500 2500 2500 2500 2400 2330-2450

- height [mm] 2300 2620 2710 2880 3030 2400 3040 Weight [kg] 3835 3900 3970 4020 4080 5600 5900

Permissible load capacity

- minimum tractor power output

- two-gear transmission version

6. Hitch load [kN] 15 11.2 12 12.7 13.3 14.1 14.8 No. of screw

7. blades

8. Tyres

Measure

unit

[kg] 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 4500 6500

[kW] 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

[kW] 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

pcs. 10 8 8 8 8 8 8

- 10.0 / 75-15.3

rolled

18 PR

10 11 12 13 14 18

400/60-15. 3

14 PR

400/60-15. 3

14 PR

Value

400/60-15. 3

14 PR

400/60-15. 3

14 PR

400/60-15. 3

14 PR

400/60-15. 3

14 PR

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DESIGN AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE FEEDER WAGON

4. DESIGN AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE FEEDER WAGON

The schematic drawing of the feeder wagon is shown in Fig. 4.

Fig. 4 T659 feeder wagon: 1 — chassis, 2 — tank, 3 — mixer, 4 — discharge, 5 — platform with stairs, 6 — scales

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DESIGN AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE FEEDER WAGON

The feeder wagon consists of the following main assemblies:

• chassis (frame, axle and two driving wheels, tow bar, tow bar support);

• pneumatic brake system;

• drive unit (telescopic jointed shaft I, intermediate shaft or 2-gear

transmission, telescopic jointed shaft II, intersecting axis gear transmission);

• mixing and cutting unit (tank and worm screw mixer with blades driven by an intersecting axis gear transmission);

• discharge unit (gate with a hydraulic actuator, discharge openings);

• weighing system;

• lighting equipment for travelling on public roads.

The feed components charged to the tank are cut by the mixer blades and mixed together, and then discharged through the discharge openings into the trough or to the feeding passage. The cutting and mixing process is visually inspected from the service platform which is also used for manual loading of bulk feed. There is a retaining ring at the top of the feeder wagon's tank which prevents from falling out of the feed with a high content of straw, hay or silage of grass. The tank bottom deviates from flat by 10 mm due to design and processing concerns.

4.1. WEIGHING SYSTEM

4.1.1. WEIGHING SYSTEM

The feeder wagons come with an electronic weighing system with four independent weighing sensors and 50 programmable feed recipes. Up to 30 different ingredients or components of specific weight can be entered for each programmable recipe. The total weight of components is displayed on the screen when the ingredients are charged to the tank. The weighing system allows keeping the exact proportions of components according to the recipe.

Detailed information about operation of the weighing system can be found in the operating manual issued by the device manufacturer. The manual is enclosed with

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the present Operating Instructions.

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4.1.2. LOCATION OF THE WEIGHING SYSTEM IN RELATION TO PTO

The scales support rotates by 180 degrees on an arm at the front of the platform. The panel is placed at a safe distance of 570 mm from the PTO.

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Fig 5. Location of scales in relation to the PTO

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5. INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF FEEDER WAGON

5.1. TOW BAR SUPPORT OF THE POWER TAKE-OFF

SHAFT

The PTO rests on a support installed on the tow bar. In case of the upper tow bar the PTO support is installed on the opposite side and suspended under the hitch.

Fig. 6 Suppor t of the power t ake-off shaft

5.2. TOW BAR POSITION CHANGE WITHOUT THE TWO-

GEAR TRANSMISSION

The feeder wagon may require changing the tow bar position to adjust it to the tractor hitch. The tow bar should be in the top position for coupling with the upper hitch and in the bottom position for coupling with the agricultural hitch. The tow bar hitch-ring height is:

• 54 to 100 cm in the top position;

• 20 to 67 cm in the bottom position.

The tow bar is fastened to the frame with sixteen M16x50 bolts (8.8). The tow bar position is changed by removing the bolts, turning the tow bar and reinstalling the bolts. Tighten to the torque of 210 Nm. Exercise caution during this task – there is a risk of crushing of legs. Two persons should carry out the tow bar position change due to the large weight of the element. Before changing the tow bar position, park the feeder wagon on a level and solid ground, rest it on the support and engage the parking brake.

5.3. SUPPORT FOOT

The support foot is located in the front frame section directly behind the tow bar. The bottom plate of the foot is 220 mm in diameter. The surface area has been chosen to prevent sinking into loose (noncompacted) soil.

5.4. COUPLING WITH THE TRACTOR

The feeder wagon can only be operated with tractors in a good working order and the minimum power output of 60 kW (see details in table in section 3.1) which have two sockets for the external hydraulic system and a hitch (top or bottom transport) which can withstand the maximum vertical load of 30 kN. To couple the feeder trailer to the tractor, it is required to perform the following actions:

• approach the machine with the tractor so that the tow bar hitch-ring is placed between the tractor hitch fork;

• turn off the tractor's engine, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake;

• couple the tow bar hitch-ring with the hitch by inserting the bolt and secure the joint with the safety pin;

• couple the telescopic jointed shaft with the PIC of the trailer and the PTO of the tractor; check the snap-on locks and install the guard chains;

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• connect the hydraulic lines of the trailer to the external hydraulic system sockets on the tractor;

• connect the brake line of the tractor to the brake system socket on the tractor;

• connect the trailer weighing/lighting system plug to the electrical outlet on the tractor.

After completing the tasks, do a functional test by starting the feeder wagon systems in succession: the mixing screw, the discharge opening gate and the conveyor belt (optional).

5.5. ATTACHMENT OF HYDRAULIC, PNEUMATIC AND

ELECTRICAL LINES

The hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical lines are installed using two tubes to the braid and then fixed to the mounting on the top section of the platform.

5.6. DISCHARGE OPENINGS — SAFETY ZONE

5.6.1. PVC GUARD AT THE DISCHARGE OPENINGS

The PVC guard completely covers the two discharge openings on standard versions of the feeder trailer. The guard is also located on both sides of the feeder, at the feed discharge points. The PVC plastic point pressure resistance is 50 kg.

5.6.2. STANDARD DISCHARGE OPENINGS

The safety zone is located 870 mm away from the mixing screw. The minimum required distance of 850 mm is kept. The user is unable to reach the tank interior that houses the mixing screw.

Fig. 7 Attaching lines to the console Fig. 8 S afe distance at the discharge opening

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5.6.3. DISCHARGE OPENINGS AT THE FEEDER

There are two discharge openings on the front feeder, one on the left side and the other on the right side. The safe distance acc. to PN-EN 703:20004E is kept. The safety distance range is 850 to 920 mm for the feeder wagon width range from 2200 to 2500 mm.

Fig. 9 T he safe distance on the front feeder (top view)

5.7. CONTROL

The hydraulic, pneumatic and lighting systems are generally controlled from the tractor cab. The hydraulic system is controlled with a lever that allows opening the side gates and move the hydraulic counter blade. The pneumatic brake is operated with a foot pedal placed at the bottom of the cab. The feeder wagon's lights are switched on and off from the cab provided that they have been connected to the electrical outlet on the tractor.

5.7.1. CONTROLLING THE GATES FROM THE TRACTOR CAB

The gates are controlled with the two levers bolted to the assembly plate. The control assembly plate shall be installed in the tractor cab. The levers can operate the gate height, i.e. its top-bottom position. Adjust the feeder quantity discharge height as necessary and adjust it to the feeder wagon's travelling speed.

Fig. 10 The contr ol levers with assembly plates installed inside of the tractor cab

5.7.2. HYDRAULIC COUNTER BLADE CONTROL FROM THE PLATFORM

The hydraulic counter blade is controlled from the outside of the tractor's cabin with a lever accessible to the user standing on the working platform.

• moving the lever outward (away from the trailer) moves the counter blade to the outside of the tank;

• moving the lever inward (to the wagon) moves the counter blade to the inside of the tank.

Safe operation of the hydraulic control lever requires you to check before extending/retracting if the counter blade is not damaged and if

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it is free of contaminants which might result in faults or other hazards. Proper operation of the lever requires the operator to stand with both feet on the platform and hold the platform railing with the other hand.

Fig. 11 Hydraul ic counter blade control lever

5.8. LOADING, CUTTING, MIXING AND UNLOADING OF FEED

Front (e.g. T 229) or telescopic loaders shall be used for loading bulky feed in bales (grass silage, silage, hay, straw) into the feeder wagon's tank.

Start the mixer drive before loading the feed.

Charge the baled feed gradually, i.e. load the next bale once the previous one has been shredded and start loading with the lightest bales (straw, hay, grass silage, silage). The shredding level depends on the time and cutting length adjusted by the counter blades.

There is a risk of lifting the tow bar when loading the first bales of grass silage (to the back of the tank) – the tractor hitch must withstand the upward and

WARNING!

downward ver tical load of the tow bar!

After cutting and mixing bulk feeds, start loading the nutritive feeds. Charge nutritive feeds into the tank by hand while standing on the service platform. Use rigid containers, e.g. buckets, to charge the feeds.

Only the tr actor dri ver/operator c an enter the ser vice platform (to check the shredding/mixing or to charge nutritive feeds) and only when the tractor motor has

WARNING!

Once the feed has been cut and mixed, discharge the mix via the side openings (closed by gates) on the left or right side of the feeder trailer. The gates are opened and closed from the tractor's cab. If the feeder wagon is equipped with a conveyor belt, unload from the tank front opening (closed with the gate) to the conveyor belt and further to the left/right side of the trailer. The hydraulically driven gates move up or down by moving the applicable DCV lever on the tractor. Open the gate at the appropriate height to discharge the feed. Once the wagon has been emptied, close the left/right gate hydraulically. Increase the tractor's engine speed at the final unloading stage to empty the tank completely. Once the unloading has been completed, turn off the conveyor belt drive and close the tank opening gate.

Clean t he gate guide s of all dirt t o keep the gate s function ing proper ly. If the guides are not cleaned, the gate may malfunction leading to an accelerated wear or failure.

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been turned off and the ignition key removed!

Make sure that there are no persons near the conveyor belt before unloading the feed.

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5.9. CLEANING

After the feed discharge run, thoroughly clean the feeder trailer of feed residues inside and at the gate guides. Use pressure cleaners. Dry the trailer in winter in a sheltered room above zero Celsius. Frozen water may damage the paint coat or machine components. Failure to follow the cleaning instructions may result in bacterial contamination hazards that cause illness of animals.

5.9.1. MACHINE CLEANING INSTRUCTION

Before cleaning the feeder wagon, do the following:

• turn off the tractor's engine and remove the ignition key;

• secure the feeder wagon and the tractor against movement with the

parking brake;

• decouple the PTO drive-shaft from the tractor;

• fully open the gates on the feeder wagon;

• secure the tractor against unauthorised access;

• wear protective clothing;

• wash the trailer thoroughly with strong water jet from a pressure

cleaner and leave to dry.

5.9.2. REMOVAL OF CLOGS

When unloading light feed components (hay, straw), the feed may stop moving to the discharge. In order to remove clogs during mixing, add other components (e.g. water) to force the movement of the entire mixture mass. If a clog occurs during unloading and cannot be removed by full opening of the gate, the operator must intervene manually. Stop the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, enter the service platform and use a fork to move the feed clog away from the discharge opening.

5.10. TRAVELLING ON PUBLIC ROADS

Before entering a public road:

• connect the trailer lighting system plug to the tractor and do a functional test of the lamps;

• check the condition and pressure of the tyres;

• check the condition and performance of the trailer pneumatic brake;

• check the tightening and safety of all nuts, bolts, joints and clamps;

• clean the machine;

• install the slow-moving vehicle warning triangle in the grip (at the

trailer tank back).

When travelling on public roads:

• follow the traffic regulations;

• exercise extreme caution on sharp corners and bends;

• adapt your driving speed to the traffic.

Do not carry persons, animals or other objects in the feeder wagon's tank. Do not exceed 25 km/h when driving on public roads.

WARNING!

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

6. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

6.1. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

After finishing the daily work with the feeder wagon, inspect the machine, replace all damaged parts (if any), and use the ŁT-43 grease to lubricate:

• both grease nipples on the telescopic jointed shaft which couples the main transmission with the PIC of the machine;

• points on the telescopic jointed shaft which couples the tractor PTO with the machine PIC according to the manual supplied with the shaft;

• both grease nipples of the PIC bearing mounting on the machine end;

• both grease nipples of the discharge gate hydraulic cylinder.

These points of the machine are marked with symbol no. 12. Check the oil level of the main transmission of the vertical mixer drive. Do this by checking the oil level in the surge tank attached to the mixing tank on the right side of the machine. The correct oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the surge tank. Use mineral transmission oils with the viscosity range from 100 to 320 cST at 40°C (quantity: approx. 15 litres). Change the oil by draining the used oil by unscrewing the drain valve at the transmission case bottom. Add fresh oil to the system through the surge tank. Clean the entire machine, repair all paint coat defects (if any) and remove all corrosion points. Repair or replace illegible warning and information labels. Protect the hydraulic lines against direct exposure to sunlight. Store the feeder trailer in a sheltered location.

6.2. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Regularly inspect the technical condition of the feeder wagon by checking the guards (on the telescopic jointed shafts), hydraulic lines and mixer blades. If damage is found, replace the parts with new ones. If a hydraulic line is damaged, replace it with a new one. Replace all hydraulic lines every 3 years, starting from the date of its manufacture stamped on the clamping bush. Before replacing the lines, you must drain all oil from the feeder trailer hydraulic system. To do it, first turn off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake of the trac tor. Operate each control lever back and forth as during normal work of the machine. It will reduce oil pressure in the machine lines to the minimum and drive most of the oil from the feeder trailer system to the tractor system. Next, open the hydraulic line ends from the external outputs on the tractor and place the lines in the storage position. When replacing a line, it is required to wear impermeable protective clothing and safety gloves suitable for contact with oilbased products. Before opening a hydraulic line, cover the end to be opened with a rag impermeable to oil to protect the body and the eyes from uncontrolled escape of oil from the system. After replacing the line with a new one, vent the hydraulic system of the feeder trailer. To do it, couple the feeder wagon's hydraulic terminals with the external hydraulic outputs on the tractor. Then smoothly operate the level of the DCV section where the hydraulic line has been replaced, without starting the hydraulic system. Do this just as if working normally with the trailer. It will feed the oil from the feeder trailer to the tractor and eliminate air bubbles from the system. Select the new hydraulic lines according to the diagram and designations shown in the Parts Catalogue. The feeder wagon's hydraulic system cannot overheat the oil due to intermitted operation of each DCV section.

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6.3. REPLACEMENT OF MIXER BLADES

Visually inspect the blades (for chipping, bends and cracks) from the service platform. Sharpen blunt blades on your own; immediately replace all damaged blades (worn-out blades are not covered by the warranty). Periodically enter the feeder wagon tank to inspect the tightening of the blade fastening nut s on the mixer. Tighten (and loosen) the nuts with a box wrench (size 30); counter the bolt with Allen key size

12. Tighten the nuts to 425 Nm. If the cutting performance is reduced

or the feed cutting time is significantly longer, the blades are blunt and must be replaced. Two persons are necessary for blade replacement: one person holds the blade while the other tightens/removes the bolts. Use two ladders to enter the feeder wagon's tank. Insert the taller ladder (with hooks located at 140 cm) into the eyes on the platform and hook it on the tank rim. Rest the other ladder inside the tank and hook in on the inner ring. Use the ladder end over the tank rim as a support when moving between the ladders.

The new blades should be secured with plastic covers that are removed once all blades have been secured on the mixer

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Carr y the blades in metal buckets.

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Before entering the feeder wagon's tank to inspect and retighten the nuts or to replace the blades:

• park the machine on a level and solid ground away from overhead power lines;

• turn off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake on the tractor and the machine;

• decouple the telescopic jointed shaft from the tractor and from the feeder trailer;

• turn the PIC by hand to move the mixer in order to expose the tank bottom part on which the ladder will stand;

• set up the ladders as explained above.

Exercise extreme caution when replacing the blades (and retightening the nuts) – there is a risk of cutting or crushing the handling person's body between the blade/mixer and the tank wall.

Use the following equipment to replace the blades (and retighten the nuts):

• robust (leather) work gloves;

• farming working garment;

• shoes with anti-slip soles and steel toes.

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Use strong (and preferably steel) ladders in a good condition and with catch hooks (round, dia. 50 mm) to enter the feeder trailer tank:

• the platform ladder – 230-300 cm long with hooks

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at 140 cm;

• the tank ladder – 190-220 cm long with hooks at 190 cm;

Do not use damaged ladders with missing or cracked steps, damaged rails and without safety elements (hooks and anti-slip feet). Always keep the ladder steps clean (free of mud, grease or feed).

Use ladders with extreme caution near overhead power lines.

Exercise extreme caution near overhead power lines when loading feed into the tank.

Always clean the steps and the platform of mud (i.e. the platform with the ladder).

WARNING!

DO NOT: Enter the tank top edge or the mixing tank when the

CAUTION!

feeder wagon is working.

6.4. INSPECTION OF TYRES

1. When working with the machine wheel s (e.g. wheel change, pressure check, tightening), remember to secure the machine against unintended movement – use wheel chocks.

2. Installation of tires and wheels requires adequate knowledge of regulation-compliant tools.

3. All repairs of tires and wheels must be performed by the operators and with the use of proper tools.

4. After each installation of the wheels, re-tighten their bolts after the first 10 operating hours. Wheel nuts or bolts, then check the tightening torque after every next 50 operating hours.

5. Regularly check the tyre pressure. Follow the recommended pressure values.

6.5. BRAKING SYSTEM

The T659 feeder wagon is equipped with a single-line braking system:

• Service brake: pneumatically actuated, operates the axle wheels; controlled from the driver's seat by pressing the tractor's brake lever;

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• Park ing brake: hand m echanical control via a c rank lever me chanism and a screw gear, located on the right side of the machine and operating the axle wheels.

Fig. 12 Single line pneumatic sy stem diagram 1 - pneumatic connector plug for coupling with the trac tor; 2 - air filter; 3 - control valve; 4 - air tank; 5 - water drain valve; 6 – manual braking force control; 7 - check connector; 8 pneumatic membrane actuator.

6.5.1. SERVICING THE BRAKE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

When servicing the feeder wagon, check the tightness and the condition of parts and connections of the braking system, and periodically drain the water condensate from the air tank. Check the leak tightness of the system at the rated pressure of approx. 600 kPa for the singleline system. Leaks are detected by a distinct hiss or air bubbles (after coating with soapy water) at the points of air escape from the system. If the leaks are caused by damaged seals, lines or other parts (valves, actuators, etc.), replace them with new parts. Drain the water from the air tank by tilting the drain valve stem to the side when the tank is pressurised; the drain valve must also be unscrewed from the tank and cleaned of accumulated dirt once a year, before the winter season.

6.5.2. ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

When servicing the feeder wagon, check the condition of parts and connections of the braking system, and periodically inspect the lubrication of control elements. Adjust the brakes when the following occurs:

• there is excessive clearance between the shoes and the drum from the brake shoe pad wear, resulting in decreased braking performance;

• the wheel brakes work unevenly and out of sync.

With the properly adjusted brakes, the braking force (i.e. the total of braking forces at the circumference of the wheels) shall be at least 30% of the permissible total weight of the feeder wagon when decelerating with the service brake; the braking force (i.e. the total of braking forces at the circumference of the wheels) when actuating the parking brake shall be at least 16% of the permissible total weight of the trailer. Both wheels of the same axle should be braked evenly; the brake force differential between the left and right side of the feeder trailer side shall not exceed 30%, with 100% being the higher force. Adjust the brakes by changing the expander lever position against the expander shaft. To do this, jack up the wheel and while turning the wheel, realign the expander lever against the shaft (on the comb) to feel that the brake shoes slightly rub against the drum. After a correct adjustment of friction components, the wheel should rotate smoothly, without cogging or evident resistance (not caused by rubbing of the brake s hoes agains t the drum). Sli ght rub of the sho es against the d rum, especially on a brand new feeder trailer or following replacement of the shoes is normal. After completing the adjustment, check and adjust the parking brake. The parking brake is adjusted by setting the cable length that couples the expander shaft lever with the engaging mechanism. The required

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7. DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL

sum of braking forces should be produced at the maximum force applied to the hand crank of 40 daN (at an approximately right angle between the cable and the expander shaft lever).

Use jacks and lifts to disassemble the machine into parts. Damaged or worn out parts must be stored in a designated location and delivered to a scrap collection point. If disposing of the feeder wagon on your own, segregate all dismantled components in accordance to the material type. Store the used oil in sealed vessels and dispose of it at petrol stations or other points which collect such material. Recycle the parts which remain from repairs or have become obsolete.

8. RESIDUAL RISKS

8.1. DESCRIPTION OF RESIDUAL RISKS

The T659 feeder wagon has been designed and produced in accordance with the state of technology and safety requirements valid before the current year of is sue. The manuf acturer of this feeder w agon took ever y effort in its design, production and labelling to eliminate all hazards related to operation, servicing and maintenance. However, there are specific unavoidable risks present. Residual risk results from incorrect or improper conduct of the operating personnel. The greatest hazards occur during the following forbidden actions:

• remaining in the feeder wagon's tank during operation or transport;

• using the machine for purposes other than its intended use defined

in the operating instructions;

Fig. 13. Braking system comp onents: 1 - brake shoe exp ander shaft; 2 - expander shaft lever (arm); 3 - arm adjusting comb on the expander shaft; 4 - lever adjustment nut on the expander shaft; 5 - the link (follower) that couples the pneumatic actuator rod with the expander shaft lever.

• cleaning, maintenance and technical inspection of the feeder wagon;

• remaining on the feeder wagon when the machine is wor king or in transit;

• remaining near the conveyor belt during operation and unloading of feed;

• remaining between the tractor and the machine when they are working;

• remaining between the machine and the tractor with the engine running;

• using faulty PTO drive-shafts;

• operation of the feeder wagon by persons who are unfamiliar with

these operating instructions.

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RESIDUAL RISKS / WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Compliance with the guidelines and prohibitions in section 2.1 can eliminate the residual risks to persons and the environment during operation of the feeder wagon.

The residual risks are present when the aforementioned guidelines and prohibitions are not

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followed.

8.2. EVALUATION OF THE RESIDUAL RISK

Follow these guidelines:

• always follow the safety regulations described in the operating instructions (read the manual thoroughly);

• keep your hands out of hazardous spaces;

• do not operate the machine in the presence of bystanders and

children in particular;

• maintenance and repair of the feeder wagon may only be performed by trained personnel.

9. WARRANTY CONDITIONS

1. The manufacturer provides a feeder wagon designed and built

in compliance with the current standards. The manufacturer guarantees that the supplied feeder wagon is free of manufacturing defects.

2. Metal-Fach Sp. z o.o. provides warranty service for 12 months

starting from the date of first sale, provided the machine is used for its intended purpose and the recommendations contained in the manual are followed.

3. The warranty card properly filled in at the Dealership is the

confirmation of the manufacturer's warranty; the acceptance of the warranty conditions must be confirmed by the customer's signature.

4. The quality warranty covers the machine defects caused by defective manufacturing, material defects and latent defects.

5. The warranty does not cover the assemblies and parts which are subject to normal wear and tear.

6. The warranty does not cover any mechanical damage or other damage resulting from improper use, improper maintenance or improper adjustment of the feeder wagon.

7. The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from improper storage of the machine.

8. Any unauthorised modifications in the construction of the machine introduced by the user will result in automatic termination of the warrant y.

9. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage or destruction of a product resulting from causes other than defects of the supplied machine.

10. D uring the warrant y period the manufac turer will r epair any defec ts which occurred as a result of the manufacturer's negligence.

11. The warranty repair shall be made within 14 working days of the notification/supply of the machine to the designated service station or at another time agreed upon by the parties.

12. The warranty is extended by the time required to complete the repair.

13. During the warranty period all repairs which are not covered by the warranty are performed by authorised service stations at a full cost chargeable to the user. Before such repairs, the service station will inform the user of the suggested cost, time and scope of the repair.

14. The decision whether to commence a chargeable repair of the feeder trailer with a warranty valid at the time of repair is made by the customer.

Current information about the products is available at www.metalfach.com.pl

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WARRANTY CARD

16–100 SOKÓŁKA, POLAND UL. KRESOWA 62

WARRANTY CARD

BelMix FEEDER WAGON

T659

The warranty service is provided on behalf of the manufacturer by:

filled out by the seller

Date of manufacture

Serial number

........................................................

Customer's name and surname

Address

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Date of sale

Dealer's signature

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SALES

16-100 Sokółka, ul. Kresowa 62 tel.: +48 85 711 98 44, fax: +48 85 711 07 89 handel@metalfach.com.pl

SUPPORT SERVICE

16-100 Sokółka, ul. Kresowa 62 tel.: +48 85 711 07 80, fax: +48 85 711 07 93, serwis@metalfach.com.pl

SPARE PARTS SHOP

16-100 Sokółka, ul. Kresowa 62 tel.: +48 85 711 07 81, fax: +48 85 711 07 93, sklep.mf@metalfach.com.pl

ME TAL- FACH SP. Z O. O.; Ul. KRESOWA 62; 16-100 SOKÓŁKA

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