Kuhn Rikon 3100 - Manual (Page 20)

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LIMITATIONS
Do not load hay without other dry commodities in the mixer first to act as a carrier or “lubricant”.
Do not overload hay content. Kuhn Knight Inc. recommends a maximum of 15% to 20% of unprocessed hay by
weight in the load. Exceeding this percentage can decrease mixing performance or could potentially damage mixer
and cause premature wear on driveline components.
WARNINGS
Do not use tough hay (20% to 60% moisture) Always use cured, dry hay. Wet hay, foreign objects or overloading
may cause binding and damage to the mixer and hay pan.
Kuhn Knight Inc. will not be responsible for damage caused by overloading, wet hay or foreign objects.
Do not force hay into auger with loader or any other device. The area over the auger does not have bucket guards,
avoid bucket contact with the auger to prevent potential damage to knives and auger.
Do not overload Hay Maxx System with too much hay. This can cause bridging over the auger. Never
attempt to release jammed materials or clean out materials from the Hay Maxx System area without stopping
tractor engine and removing driveline.
Do not lower Hay Maxx System pan to force hay into the top auger. This will cause damage to the
Hay Maxx System and or the mixer.
MIXING TIME
The Mixer can mix an average load in 3 to 4 minutes. Due to this short mixing time, there is normally no reason to
run the mixer during loading except to level the materials or to break up hay.
With Hay Maxx System option: If the hay goes through too fast, try loading more commodities in the
mixer before loading the hay. Adjust the position of the Hay Maxx System pan to allow more processing (see HAY
MAXX SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS in the INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS section.)
MIXER OPERATION
Always refer to OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and SAFETY DECALS in SAFETY section of this
manual before operating this mixer.