Kuhn Rikon 3100 - Manual (Page 32)

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This section is a condensed chart to help you if unsatisfactory operation occurs.
To use this chart : 1) Identify the “PROBLEM” (in bold) that best applies to you situation.
2) Find the “CAUSE” that seems most likely.
3) Perform the recommended “SOLUTION”.
If you are unable to identify and correct the problem, consult your authorized dealer.
PROBLEM:
- POOR MIXING PERFORMANCE, HAY IS WRAPPING ON AUGERS
- CROSS PIPES ON THE REEL ASSEMBLY ARE BENT
- BELTS SLIPPING
- SHEAR BOLT FAILS
- EXCESSIVE POWER REQUIREMENTS WHEN RUNNING MIXER
CAUSE SOLUTION
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MIXER IS OVERLOADED Reduce load size, feed must be able to tumble from the reel cross
pipes. If reel is over full, mixing action will be greatly reduced. Feed
must not pile up between the reel and the side of the mixer. This
causes a buildup of pressure, increases the power requirements of
the mixer, and can cause pipes to bend.
HAY IS LOADED ON THE REEL SIDE OF THE MIXER Load hay on the auger side of the mixer. This keeps hay from
being caught between the reel pipes and side of mixer during
initial loading.
BIG CHUNKS OF HAY Break up bales before loading.
CROSS PIPES SET IN THE OUTER POSITION Move reel cross pipes to the inner setting by compressing the
springs and adding bolts and lock nuts in the reel arms. Do not move
wiper arms in. See REEL CROSS TUBES in the MIXER SETUP
section.
HAY IS NOT FULLY CURED Freshly baled hay tends to be green and does not tear apart easily.
Allow hay to dry or cure longer before using in the mixer.
AUGER KNIVES ARE NOT SHARP Sharpen or replace knives when they become dull.
HAY IS TOO LONG Round baled and stacked hay cannot be used in the mixer unless it
has been processed first, Some grassy types of hay must also be
processed before it can be used. See MATERIALS REQUIRING
PREPARATION in the MIXER OPERATION section.
HAY PERCENTAGE IS TOO HIGH Mix a lower percentage of hay or change loading sequence. When
mixing the hay, run the mixer at full rated speed. See MIXER
SETUP section.
FOREIGN OBJECT IN MIXER Inspect mixer and remove object.
IMPROPER LOADING SEQUENCE See LOADING AND MIXING in the MIXER OPERATION section for
recommended loading sequence.
FORAGE IS PILED ABOVE REEL AND WEDGED Mixer is overloaded or operator must load forage after the mixer is
AGAINST MIXER WALL started.