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VERTICAL MAXX
MIXER
5100 SERIES
Truck Type Operator’s
Instruction Manual
WARNING! 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.
Catalog #6270US 06/01/06
KUHN KNIGHT INC.
Corporate Headquarters 1501 West Seventh Avenue
Brodhead, WI 53520 Tel (608) 897-2131 Fax (608) 897-2561
www.kuhnknight.com
© Copyright Kuhn Farm Machinery, Inc. Vernon, N
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 4 Using This Manual .................................................................... 4 Model and Serial Number Information ...................................... 4 SAFETY ..................................................................................... 5 Understand Safety Words and Symbols ................................... 5 Read the Operator’s Manual ......
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 26 Lubrication for 5144, 5156 and 5168 ...................................... 26 Lubrication for 5173, 5185 and 51100 .................................... 27 Planetary Gearbox Oil Change ............................................... 28 Miscellaneous ......................................................................... 29 Electronic Scale Indicator (optional).....
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 our products, please let us know. Kuhn Knight, Inc. USING THIS MANUAL This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine, and should remain with the machine if y
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL! The Signal Word on each label utilizes on of the following signal words defined below and the color associated with each word. DANGER: Indicates an imminently
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 are in place before operating, including any truck and driveline shields. Exposed machinery due to missing shields can grab hands and clothing and cause severe injury or death. Re
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 rough, soft, or wet terrain. Exercise caution on side slopes and when turning corners. • When working on slopes or inclines, travel uphill or downhill. Keep the truck transmission in gear
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 foreign language decals are required. Keep safety decals clean and legible. If any are missing or illegible, contact your Kuhn Knight dealer or Kuhn Knight to obtain replacements. T
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 1 WARNING, To prevent serious injury from power driven parts...... Part Number 170-849 Figure 2 DANGER, Rotating auger hazard...... Part Number 171-820 Figure 4 Figure 3 WARNING, To prevent serious injury or death...... WARNING, To prevent serious injury or death...... Part Number 171-911 Part Number 171-913
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 REFLECTOR Part Number 174-686 10 Back to Table of Contents
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 6 3 1 11 Back to Table of Contents
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 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 1 7 1 12 Back to Table of Contents
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER SETUP READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN SETTING UP THE MACHINE. To avoid personal injury: The hopper floor may be slippery and the augers can spin unexpectedly when stepped on. Use caution when stepping or standing inside the unit and put a protective cover over the auger knives. 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 p
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. GENERAL The Kuhn Knight Vertical Maxx Mixer is designed for blending dairy and beef rations. Most commonly used ingredients can be mixed quickly and uniformly in this mixer. If you have questions regarding your feed ration or have other applications, please contact Kuhn Knight Inc. The Vertical Maxx Mixer’s performance can vary greatly accor
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. 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 the unit is polished inside, one may experience ma
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. 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 SEQUENCE With mixer running at approximately 3/4 of rate
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. 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 HP required to process and mix high percent amounts
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. 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 system oil C. Loading the mixer, shutting it off, and driv
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. 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 speed of the truck engine while mixing can be pres
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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. 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 partially open the door. The mixer should operate
