Kuhn Rikon 3000 SERIES 3030 - Manual (Page 31)

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3000STOPR005810R082503
KUHN KNIGHT INC.
1501 West 7th Ave. Brodhead, WI 53520-0167
701 Cherry Ave. Greeley, Co. 80632
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 determine and correct the trouble, consult your authorized dealer
PROBLEM:
POOR MIXING PERFORMANCE, HAY IS WRAPPING ON AUGERS
CROSS PIPES ON THE REEL ASSEMBLY ARE BENT,
BELTS SLIPPING, SHEARBOLT FAILS,
EXCESSIVE POWER REQUIREMENTS WHEN RUNNING MIXER
CAUSE SOLUTION
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 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 Mixer
Operation section for more information)
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 PTO speed.
See Mixer Operation section.
FOREIGN OBJECT IN MIXER Inspect mixer and remove object.
IMPROPER LOADING SEQUENCE See Mixer Operation for recommended loading sequence.
TOO MUCH FORAGE LOADED BEFORE MIXER IS STARTED If forage is piled above reel, they may be wedged against the
side when started up.
TROUBLE SHOOTING