BSL Strautmann Sherpa 1201 Quick guide

Translation of the Original
Operating Instructions
Self-propelled
fodder mixing wagon
Sherpa 1201 / 1401
66300931 0.000
08.16

EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Str. 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Legal person established within the EC and authorized to compile the technical documentation:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Str. 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Description and identification of machine:
Designation:
Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon
Function:
Removal, charging, chopping, mixing, transport and discharge of all types of
silage and normal fodders used in keeping livestock
Model:
Sherpa
Type:
1201, 1401
Serial number:
W09663000_0S38001 - W09663000_0S38999
W09665000_0S38001 - W09665000_0S38999
Trade name:
Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Sherpa
We hereby explicitly declare that the machine complies with all relevant provisions of the following
directives:
2006/42/EC:2006-05-17 EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC
2014/30/EU:2014-02-26 (Electromagnetic compatibility) Directive 2014/30/EU of the European
Parliament and the Council dated 26 February 2014 for harmonisation of
laws of the member states on the electromagnetic compatibility (revised
version)
Sources of the applied harmonized standards:
EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles of design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO 13857:2008 Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard areas from
being reached by upper and lower limbs
EN ISO 4254-1:2013 Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
EN 349:1993+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Minimum distances to prevent limbs from being
crushed
EN ISO 4413:2010 Fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for hydraulic
systems and their components
EN 703:2004+A1:2009 Agricultural machinery - Silage loading, mixing and/or chopping and
distributing machines - Safety
Bad Laer, 04/01/2016
Dipl.-Kfm. W. Strautmann
Managing Director

Identification data
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Identification data
Please enter the machine’s identification data here. They are registered on the type plate.
Manufacturer: B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Vehicle/Machine ID number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Type:
Year of manufacture:
Manufacturer’s address
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Phone: + 49 (0) 5424 802-0
Fax: + 49 (0) 5424 802-64
E-mail: [e-mail]
Spare parts order service
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Phone: + 49 (0) 5424 802-30
Fax: + 49 (0) 5424 802-64
E-mail: [e-mail]
Spare parts catalogue online: www.strautmann-elise.de
Please always refer to the vehicle/machine ID number of your machine when ordering spare parts.
Formal information about the operating instructions
Document number: 66300931 0.000
Date of compilation: 08.16
© Copyright B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG, 2016
All rights reserved.
Reproduction, even in excerpts, only allowed with the permission of B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u.
Co. KG.
Operating instructions, spare parts lists and brochures are also
available in the Strautmann information library on the internet:
www.strautmann-infothek.de
The operating instructions for the diesel engine are also available on
the Internet at:
www.perkins.com/SEBU8172

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear customer,
You have decided in favour of a quality product from the large B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co.
KG product range. We thank you for the confidence you have shown in us.
Upon receipt of the machine, please check for transport damage or missing parts! Check the delivered
machine for its completeness, including the ordered optional extras, by means of the delivery note.
Only immediate complaints will give reason to compensation!
Read and observe these operating instructions and any other included operating instructions for
individual machine components before the first start-up; in case of doubt, the details and information
contained in such sub-supplier documentation shall prevail! In particular observe the safety
instructions, thus being able to fully benefit from the advantages of your recently acquired machine.
Please make sure that all operators of the machine have read these operating instructions before
starting the machine.
The machines are available with various optional extras. Due to the individual equipment of your
machine, not all descriptions included in these operating instructions apply to your machine. Optional
extras are marked in these operating instructions and are available at extra cost.
In case of any inquiries or problems, please refer to these operating instructions or call us.
Regular service and maintenance and timely replacement of worn-out or damaged parts will result in a
longer service life of your machine.

Contents
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Contents
1User information 8
1.1 Purpose of document 8
1.2 Keeping of operating instructions 8
1.3 Location details in the operating instructions 8
1.4 Applied modes of specification 8
1.5 Applied terms 9
1.6 Activity-related safety instructions and important information 9
1.6.1 Activity-related safety instructions 9
1.6.2 Important information 10
2Product description 11
2.1 General overview of machine 12
2.2 Driver's cabin 14
2.3 Electrical system 16
2.3.1 Battery main switch 16
2.3.2 Fuses 16
2.3.3 Relays 18
2.4 Hydraulic system of machine 19
2.4.1 Stop-cocks 19
2.5 Type plate 20
2.6 Technical data 20
3Safety instructions 22
3.1 Correct use 22
3.2 Safety-conscious working 22
3.3 Organisational measures 23
3.3.1 User’s obligation 23
3.3.2 Operator’s obligation 23
3.3.3 Qualification of operator 24
3.4 Product safety 24
3.4.1 Hazardous areas and dangerous spots 24
3.4.2 Safety and protective devices 25
3.4.3 Structural alterations 25
3.4.4 Spare and wearing parts, auxiliary materials 25
3.4.5 Warranty and liability 25
3.5 Basic safety instructions 26
3.5.1 General safety and accident prevention instructions 26
3.5.2 Hydraulic system 29
3.5.3 Electrical system 30
3.5.4 Diesel engine 30
3.5.5 Brake system 31
3.5.6 Axles 31
3.5.7 Tyres 31
3.5.8 Service and maintenance of machine 32
3.6 Warning and instruction signs 33
3.6.1 Warning signs 33
3.6.2 Instruction signs 38
3.6.3 Placing of warning and instruction signs 39
3.7 Risks in case of non-observance of safety instructions and warning signs 40
4Commissioning 41
4.1 Open cabin door 41
4.2 Get in and out 41
4.3 Open door window 42

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4.4 Adjust driver seat 43
4.5 Adjust steering wheel position 44
4.6 Switch parking or driving light on and off 44
4.7 Actuate indicators, full headlights, headlight flasher, horn 45
4.8 Switch work lights on / off 45
4.9 Switch interior light on/off 46
4.10 Unroll/Roll up sun blind 46
4.11 Switch windscreen wiper on/off 47
4.12 Adjust outside mirror 47
4.13 Ventilate / Heat driver's cabin 48
4.14 Remove / Fix radio remote control 48
4.15 Extend / Retract counter-cutters 49
4.16 Set deflector plate 50
4.17 Preheating devices 51
5Operation 53
5.1 Switches / Key buttons of control console 53
5.2 Joystick 56
5.3 Terminal 57
5.3.1 "Parameter / Diagnosis" menu 58
5.3.2 "Diagnosis" menu 59
5.3.3 "Parameter" menu 64
5.4 Manual throttle lever 66
6Travelling mode 67
6.1 Road traffic regulations 67
6.2 Start diesel engine 67
6.3 Winter operation of diesel engine 68
6.4 Travelling and braking 68
6.5 Turn off diesel engine 69
7Use of machine 71
7.1 Fill fodder mixing wagon 71
7.1.1 Recommended filling order 71
7.1.2 Pick up silage from the bunker silo 71
7.1.3 Pick up bales, bulk materials and other items 74
7.1.4 Fill in fodder additives through hydraulic feed hopper 75
7.2 Mix fodder components 76
7.3 Fodder discharge 77
7.3.1 Eliminate blockages 78
8Service and maintenance of machine 79
8.1 Secure pick-up arm against accidental lowering 80
8.2 Enter the mixing container 82
8.3 Operating media 83
8.4 Service and maintenance plan - Overview 84
8.5 Preservation/Longer downtimes 86
8.6 Cleaning of machine 86
8.7 Lubrication of machine 87
8.7.1 Lubrication plan 88
8.8 Refuelling 88
8.9 Diesel engine - Check / Top up oil level 89
8.10 Check / Top up coolant level 91
8.11 Check / Top up hydraulic oil level 91

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8.12 Clean ventilation filter 92
8.13 Top up windscreen washing water 93
8.14 Replace wiper blades 94
8.15 Clean / Replace air circulation and fresh air filter 94
8.16 Check/Top up/Change gear lubricant oil 96
8.16.1 Milling drum gearbox 96
8.16.2 Mixer gearbox 97
8.17 Check / Adjust discharge door distance 97
8.18 Swivel / Replace cutting knives 98
8.19 Grind cutting knives 101
8.20 Tighten / Align side discharge conveyor 102
8.21 Adjust supporting rollers 102
8.22 Adjust scraper bar 103
8.23 Check tension of elevator conveyor 104
8.24 Turn over / Replace milling blades of pick-up milling cutter 104
8.25 Cutting unit 105
8.25.1 Check cutting unit 105
8.25.2 Readjust Fast-Cut cutting knives 107
8.25.3 Replace Fast-Cut cutting knives and/or slide plates 108
8.26 Check hydraulic hose pipes 108
8.27 Wheel change 109
8.28 Tightening torques for screwed connections 110
8.29 Adjust travelling height of hydraulic chassis 111
8.30 Check / Top up central lubrication 113
9Remedy of malfunctions 114
9.1 Start diesel engine by means of a jumper battery 114
9.2 Tow machine 115
9.2.1 Open hydraulic oil circulation system of traction drive 116
9.2.2 Manual release of parking brake 117
9.3 Emergency manual operation in case of failure of electrical system 118
9.4 Lift pick-up arm via emergency lifting device 118
9.5 Overview of other malfunctions and remedial actions 120
10 Disassembly / Disposal 122
11 Circuit diagrams 123
11.1 Hydraulics 123
11.1.1 Operating hydraulics 123
11.1.2 Pump hydraulics 125
11.1.3 Traction drive hydraulics 127
11.1.4 Mixing unit hydraulics 128
11.1.5 Steering hydraulics 129

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1 User information
The chapter “User information“ provides information about how to use the operating instructions.
1.1 Purpose of document
These operating instructions:
describe the operation, service and maintenance of the machine,
provide important information about safety-conscious and efficient handling of the machine.
Please contact us for further inquiries.
1.2 Keeping of operating instructions
The operating instructions are part of the machine.
Therefore, always keep these operating instructions in the machine.
Hand these operating instructions over to the buyer when the machine is sold.
1.3 Location details in the operating instructions
Any directional data in these operating instructions refer to the direction of motion.
1.4 Applied modes of specification
Instructions and responses
Activities which have to be carried out in a predetermined order are specified as numbered
instructions. Always adhere to this order. In some cases, the response of the machine to the
respective instruction is marked by an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction 1
→Response of machine to instruction 1
2. Instruction 2
Lists
Lists without predetermined order are specified as lists with bullet points.
Example:
●Item 1
●Item 2
Position numbers in figures
Numbers in parentheses refer to position numbers in figures. The first number refers to the figure, the
second number to the position number in the figure.
Example: (Fig. 3/6) means figure 3, position 6.
Lines of position in figures
Starting from the position numbers, the lines of position refer to the respective components.

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A line without an arrow
head means:
the component can be seen in the figure,
A line with an arrow head
means:
the component cannot be seen in the figure (e.g.
hidden by protective device).
References
An arrow head (►) in front of a sentence indicates a reference to further information elsewhere in the
operating instructions.
Example:
► Also observe the information in the chapter "Technical data", page 20.
1.5 Applied terms
Term
The term means
third person/party
… all other persons apart from the operator.
risk
… the source of a possible injury or damage to health.
manufacturer
… B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG.
machine
… Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Sherpa 1201 / 1401.
operating element
… the component of an operating element system which is directly
actuated by the operator, e. g. by pressing. An operating element may be
an adjusting lever, a key button, rotary switch, key etc.
1.6 Activity-related safety instructions and important information
Activity-related safety instructions and important information are included in the operating instructions.
Signal words and symbols help to identify activity-related safety instructions and important information
at a glance.
1.6.1 Activity-related safety instructions
Activity-related safety instructions:
warn about risks which may occur in a certain situation or in connection with a certain behaviour,
are directly mentioned in front of a hazardous activity in the individual chapters,
are marked by the triangular hazard symbol and a preceding signal word. The signal word refers
to the seriousness of the risk.
DANGER
DANGER
marks a direct danger bearing a high risk, which will cause most
serious bodily injury (loss of limbs or long-term harm) or even
death if it is not prevented.
Non-observance of the safety instructions marked by “DANGER“
directly causes most serious bodily injury or even death.

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WARNING
WARNING
marks a possible danger bearing a moderate risk, which might
cause most serious bodily injury or even death if it is not
prevented.
Non-observance of the safety instructions marked by
“WARNING“ may cause most serious bodily injury or even
death.
CAUTION
CAUTION
marks a possible danger bearing a low risk, which might cause
light or moderate bodily injury or material damage if it is not
prevented.
Non-observance of the safety instructions marked by
"CAUTION" may cause light or moderate bodily injury or
material damage.
1.6.2 Important information
Important information:
provides details for proper use of the machine,
provides user hints for optimum use of the machine,
is marked by the following symbols.
IMPORTANT
marks an obligation to behave in a particular manner or to act in
a certain way, in order to use the machine properly.
Non-observance of these instructions may cause malfunctions
of the machine or in its vicinity.
INFORMATION
marks user hints and particularly useful information.
This information will help you to use all functions of your
machine in the best possible way.

Product description
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2 Product description
This chapter includes
comprehensive information about the machine design,
the designations of the individual assemblies and operating elements.
Please read this chapter in the immediate vicinity of the machine if possible, thus acquainting yourself
with the machine in the best possible way.
The machines are available with various optional extras. Due to the individual equipment of your
machine, not all descriptions included in these operating instructions apply to your machine. Optional
extras are marked in these operating instructions and are available at extra cost.

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2.1 General overview of machine
Fig. 1
(1a) Cutting unit * / **
(1b) Milling drum protection **
(2) Pick-up arm (conveyor duct with elevator
conveyor)
(3) Cutting knife
(18) Work lights
(19) Scraper bar
(20a) Conveyor drum *
(20b) Milling drum with milling blades

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(4) Magnetic system *
(5) Mixing auger
(6) Overflow ring *
(7) Fuel tank, electro-hydraulic control block *
(8) Mixing container
(9) Discharge opening with dosage gate
(behind protective apron **)
(10) Gear lubricant oil compensating reservoir
for mixer gearbox
(11) Counter-cutter
(12) Fresh air filter for driver's cabin, air filter for
diesel engine, coolant compensating
reservoir, combined cooler (charge air,
coolant, hydraulic oil), windscreen washing
water container
(13) Battery main switch **
(14) Driver's cabin
(15) Side-marker light **
(16) Headlight **, indicator **
(17) Diesel engine, hydraulic pumps,
contamination indicator for hydraulic oil
intake of feed pump, three-way cock for
hydraulic chassis *, three-way cock for
pick-up arm, chocks **
(21) Supporting roller
(22) Fast-Cut cutting knives *
(23) Central electrical system (relays)
(24) Outside mirror **
(25) Hydraulic oil tank with level indicator,
electro-hydraulic control block, stop-cock
for emergency lifting operation
(26) Brake driving axle
(27) Side discharge conveyor *
(28) Hydraulic feed hopper *
(29) Steering axle
(30) Clearance lamp **
(31) Multi-function light ** with rear and brake
light, reversing light, indicator, side-marker
lamp, reflector
(32) License plate light
(33) Speed sign
(34) Platform with ladder
(35) Rear-view camera **
(36) Starter batteries
(37) Mixing container camera *
(38) Contamination indicator for hydraulic oil
return-flow filter
* Optional extra
** Safety and protective device

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2.2 Driver's cabin
(1) Steering column
(2) Steering wheel
(3) Ignition and starter switch
(4) Reversing gear for forward and reverse
travel
(5) Switch for parking and driving light
Fig. 2
(6) Pedal of steering column adjustment
(7) Left-hand brake pedal
(8) Right-hand brake pedal
(9) Accelerator pedal
Fig. 3

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(10) Control console
(11) Manual throttle lever
(12) Joystick
(13) Terminal
(14) Separate terminal of weighing device
(15) Multi-function switch for indicator, dimmed
and full headlights, headlight flasher,
windscreen wiper and horn
Fig. 4
(16) Driver seat
(17) Socket (24 V)
(18) Door window unlocking mechanism
(19) Fuse box
(20) Warning triangle
(21) Emergency hammer
Fig. 5

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(22) Interior light
(23) Heating controller
(24) Fan regulator
(25) Ventilation nozzles
(26) Air circulation grid
(27) Sunblind
(28) Radio
(29) Loudspeakers
Fig. 6
2.3 Electrical system
2.3.1 Battery main switch
The battery main switch is mounted on the left-
hand side of the driver's cabin.
(1) on
electrical system connected with battery
(2) off
electrical system disconnected from
battery
Fig. 7
2.3.2 Fuses
The fuses F1-F48 (1) and F50 (2) are mounted in
the fuse box behind the driver seat (fold back rest
forward!).
Fig. 8

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The fuse F49 (3) is mounted at the diesel engine.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
F1 Sensors I
F2 Weighing device / Terminal / Camera
F3 Rear axle / Optional extra
F4 Side window wiper
F6 ICN-V
F7 Ventilating fan / Ventilator / Heating
F8 Voltage transformer (24 V/5 V)
F9 Sensors II
F10 Differential lock / Parking brake
F11 Hydraulic counter-cutters
F12 Windscreen wiper / Horn
F13 Reversing lights
F14 Milling drum protection / Cutting unit /
Mirror arm
F17 ICN-V (output group 2)
F18 Traction engine
F26 Mixing auger
F27 Dosage gate
F28 Indicator system
F29 Brake light
F30 Optional extra
F31 Mirror arm
F33 Socket, driver's cabin
F34 Lighting, driver's cabin / Radio
F35 Engine control unit
F37 Warning lights
F38 Radio
F39 Weighing device
F40 Optional extra
F41 Parking lights, left
F42 Parking lights, right

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F19 Engine control unit
F20 Mirror heating
F21 Driver seat
F22 Side discharge conveyor
F23 Central lubrication
F24 Elevator conveyor
F25 ICN-V (output group 3)
F43 Dimmed headlights, left
F44 Dimmed headlights, right
F45 Full headlights
F46 Work light, front
F47 Work light, middle
F48 Work light, rear
F49 Diesel engine, intake air preheating
F50 Ignition
2.3.3 Relays
The relays (1) are situated in the central electrical
system on the right-hand side of the driver's
cabin.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
X1 Supply
X2 Ignition positive
X3 Ground
K1 ICN-V 1_1
K2 ICN-V 1_2
K3 ICN-V 1_3
K4 ICN-V 1_4
K5 Light
K6 Parking light
K7 Indicator system
K8 Lift milling drum protection/cutting unit /
Retract mirror arm
K9 Brake light
K10 Wiping / Washing interval
K11 Windscreen wiper, top
K13 Radio
K14 Lower milling drum protection/cutting unit /
Extend mirror arm
K15 Reversing lights
K16 Elevator conveyor
K17 Side discharge conveyor / Elevator
conveyor

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2.4 Hydraulic system of machine
2.4.1 Stop-cocks
The three-way cocks for the pick-up arm (1) and
the hydraulic chassis (optional extra) (2) are
mounted in the engine compartment.
Fig. 13
The stop-cock (3) for the emergency lifting
operation of the pick-up arm is best accessible
after removal of the right-hand front cover (4).
Fig. 14
Fig. 15

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2.5 Type plate
The complete marking is treated as a document and must not be
altered or made unrecognizable.
(1) Type plate with CE symbol
(2) Vehicle/Machine ID number (embossed
into the frame)
Fig. 16
Information on the type plate:
(1) Manufacturer
(2) CE symbol
(3) Vehicle/Machine ID number
(4) Type
(5) Empty weight [kg]
(6) Gross vehicle weight rating [kg]
(7) Admissible tongue load/front axle load [kg]
(8) Admissible rear axle load [kg]
(9) Approval number
(10) Year of manufacture
(11) Rated speed [min-1]
(12) Admissible hydraulic pressure [bar]
(13) Maximum admissible speed [km/h]
Fig. 17
2.6 Technical data
Please also observe all further operating instructions and user
manuals included in the delivery!
Sherpa
1201
Sherpa
1401
Total length
m
8.25
8.25
Total width
with one-sided discharge
m
2.52
2.52
with two-sided discharge
m
2.62
2.62