Kuhn Rikon 5100 manual

VER TIC AL MAXX MIXER 5 1 00 SERIES T r uck T ype O perator’ s I nstruction M anual W ARNING! Read manual before operating or maintaining the 5100 Series Mixer . Failure to follow instructions and safety precautions in this manual and in the safety decals could result in severe injury or death. © Copyright Kuhn Farm Machinery, Inc. Vernon, NY 13[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 2 Back to T able of Content s TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 4 Using This Manual .................................................................... 4 Model and Serial Number Informa tion ...................................... 4 SAFETY ..............[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 3 Back to T able of Content s TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 26 Lubrication for 5144, 5156 and 5168 ...................................... 2 6 Lubrication for 5173, 5185 and 51100 .................................... 27 Planetary Gearbox Oil Change ....[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 4 Back to T able of Content s INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Kuhn Knight Vertical Maxx mixer. We appreciate your business. You have purchased one of the best built, most reliable mixers available. We strive to provide you with a rugged, durable unit which is simple to maintain. If you have suggestions for any of o[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 5 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY UNDERSTAND SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used in this manual whenever personal safety is involved and means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! It stresses an attitude of “HEADS UP” for safety. Read and understand all pages in this manual that bear this safety symbol and[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 6 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to persons coming in contact with these parts. To help avoid serious accidents, the following guidelines should always be followed. 1. BE SURE ALL SAFETY SHIELDS[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 7 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY TRANSPORTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOADED MIXER, FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. FAIL- URE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. • Do not allow anyone to ride on or in the mixer. • Reduce speed when traveling loaded and/or over roug[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 8 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY SAFETY DECALS Safety decals are placed on this unit for the protection of the operator or any person working on or standing nearby the unit. Everyone who operates or maintains the mixer must first read this manual and understand the meaning of all safety labels. Contact your dealer if f[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 9 Back to T able of Content s Figure 4 WARNING, To prevent serious injury or death...... Part Number 171-911 Figure 2 DANGER, Rotating auger hazard...... Part Number 171-820 Figure 1 WARNING, To prevent serious injury from power driven parts...... Part Number 170-849 Figure 3 WARNING, To prevent serious injury or death....[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 10 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY SAFETY DECALS Immediately replace all worn or damaged Safety Decals (listed on these pages). Please supply the unit’s serial number with the order. Figure 5 DANGER, Rotating auger hazard...... Part Number 171-947 Figure 6 WARNING, Lifting hazard...... Part Number 172-820 Figure 7 RED[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 11 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODELS 5144, 5156, 5168, 5173, 5185 AND 51100 Illustration shows all door configurations for decal placement. Certain door combination may not be available on all machines. 2 5 4 1 3 6 1[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 12 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODELS 5144, 5156, 5168, 5173, 5185 AND 51100 Illustration shows all door configurations for decal placement. Certain door combination may not be available on all machines. 2 5 7 1 1[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 13 Back to T able of Content s SAFETY SHIELDS Be sure all safety shields are in place and functioning properly. Replace all damaged or missing shields immediately. See parts manual for replacement safety shield part numbers. LUBRICATION Check to be sure that all gear cases and oil bath enclosures contain oil, and that bear[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 14 Back to T able of Content s When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to persons coming in contact with these parts. To help avoid serious accidents, please read and under- stand the “Operating Safety Precautions” located in the front of this manual. MIXER OPERA[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 15 Back to T able of Content s OPERATION USING MECHANICAL DRIVE There are some basic concepts that must be understood to achieve top mixing performance with the Vertical- Maxx. A new machine will need an initial run-in period to polish the augers and mixer sides to achieve correct material movement inside the mixer. Until [...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 16 Back to T able of Content s STEP #2 - MIXING MATERIALS The Vertical-Maxx is designed to mix a wide variety of feedstuffs efficiently and quickly. After the long stem forages are coarsely cut in the processing step, other materials such as silage, grains, haylage, and commodi- ties can be added and mixed. LOADING SEQUENC[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 17 Back to T able of Content s STEP #4 - OTHER MIXING RECOMMENDATIONS Run truck at approximately 3/4 of rated truck RPM while processing to help reduce HP and/or spillage of hay. Set hay stops to #4 or #5 low positions (see Hay Stop Adjustment). This will reduce spillage due to hay “piling” up near the hay stops. A. If[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 18 Back to T able of Content s STEP #1 - PROCESSING MATERIALS The hydrostatic drive is sized to accommodate most beef and dairy rations. Situations that my “overload” the hydro and cause it to stall are: A. A mixer that is overloaded beyond recommended mixing capacity B. Trying to start a loaded machine with cold syste[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 19 Back to T able of Content s STEP #2 - MIXING MATERIALS The Vertical-Maxx is designed to mix a wide variety of feedstuffs efficiently and quickly. After the long stem forages are coarsely cut in the processing step, other materials such as silage, grains, haylage, and commodi- ties can be added and mixed. The operating s[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 20 Back to T able of Content s STEP #3 - UNLOADING Try to unload the mixed ration within a short time after mixing. A fully loaded mixer which is bounced over rough terrain or allowed to settle will require more horsepower during start-up. 1. Lower slide tray or lower and start the discharge chute. 2. Start the mixer and p[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 21 Back to T able of Content s “In” Position The “in” position on the knives (hole 1 & 2) will slow down the early feed movement of long stem hay and lighter bulky materials, resulting in less spillage due to clearance between the knives. This setting is more desirable for heavy rations with long run time and w[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 22 Back to T able of Content s Never operate the mixer without the Hay Stop Lock Bolt installed. Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. MIXER OPERA TION HAY STOP ADJUSTMENT Do not adjust the Hay Stops while the mixer is running. Moving feed inside [...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 23 Back to T able of Content s The mixer is equipped with two adjustable “Hay Stops”, one located at the right front and the other at the left rear of the mixer. The purpose of the “Hay Stops” is to provide better control of the processing and mixing of long stem forages into the ration. There are a total of 5 posi[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 24 Back to T able of Content s OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC SCALES Kuhn Knight Inc. offers a range of scale heads with the most popular features to display accurate ration weight while loading. Refer to the scale manufactures operator manual for operation and maintenance. EXTRA KNIVES Extra short and long knives are avail[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 25 Back to T able of Content s INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS Safety Decals for readability. If any safety decals are removed, obstructed, or otherwise not understandable, they should be replaced immediately. Keep all decals clean - see Safety Decal section for more information. Safety Shielding to be sure all shielding is i[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 26 Back to T able of Content s MAINTENANCE Always stop mixer, shut off the truck’s engine and remove the ignition key before servicing, repairing or cleaning the machine. If work must be done inside the mixer, put a protective cover over the auger knives to avoid injury. The hopper floor and fighting may be slippery. Use[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 27 Back to T able of Content s LUBRICATION FOR 5173, 5185 AND 51100 It is extremely important that the following lubrication guide be followed: For lubricating bearings, use a good quality multipurpose grease. Replace all damaged or missing grease zerks immediately. Always clean zerks before using grease gun. Pump the grea[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 28 Back to T able of Content s MAINTENANCE Always stop mixer, shut off tractor engine and remove the PTO driveline before servicing, repair- ing or cleaning the machine. If work must be done inside the mixer, put a protective cover over the auger knives to avoid injury. The hopper floor and fighting may be slippery. Use ca[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 29 Back to T able of Content s MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE ELECTRONIC SCALE INDICATOR (OPTIONAL) Refer to the electronic scale operators manual for adjustment information. The operator’s manual for the Electronic Scales should be kept with this manual. Additional scale manuals may be obtained through Kuhn Knight, Inc. Norm[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 30 Back to T able of Content s SPECIFICATIONS Mixing Capacity 3 Cubic Feet - no extensions 440 560 680 Cubic Feet - extensions 495 630 760 Augers Number 2 2 2 Diameter 66” 86” 8 6” RPM – standard/high speed 36 36 36 Upper Flighting Thickness 1/2” 1/2” 1/2” Lower Flighting Thickness 5/8” 5/8” 5/8” Knives[...]

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 31 Back to T able of Content s SPECIFICA TIONS - 5173, 5185 AND 51 100 We reserve the right to change any equipment specifications, design or materials without notice. These mixers are designed for agricultural use only with material estimated up to 30 lbs. per cubic foot. Contact factory for nonagricultural or heavier mat[...]