BSL Strautmann Verti-Mix 951-1651 Quick guide

Translation of the Original
Operating Instructions
Fodder mixing wagon
Verti-Mix 951-1651, Verti-Mix 951 L-1251 L,
Verti-Mix 1501 D-2401 D
BILD
65200901 0.000
10.13

EC Declaration of Conformity
according to the EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, 1.A
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:
Fodder mixing wagon
Function:
Chopping, mixing, transport and discharge of all types of silage and normal
fodders used in keeping livestock
Model:
Fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix
Fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix Double
Type:
951, 1251, 1651
951-L, 1251-L
1501 Double, 1801 Double, 2401 Double
Serial number:
W09652000_0S38001-W09654000_0S38999
Trade name:
Fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix
Fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix Double
We hereby explicitly declare that the machine complies with all relevant provisions of the following
EC directives:
2006/42/EC:2006-05-17 EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC
2004/108/EC:2004-12-15 (Electromagnetic compatibility) Directive 2004/108/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council dated 15 December 2004 for approximation
of laws of the member states on the electromagnetic compatibility and for
repeal of directive 89/336/EEC
Sources of the applied harmonized standards according to article 7 paragraph 2:
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 4254-1:2009 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, 01.10.2013
Dipl.-Ing. E. Uhlemann
Chief Designer
Feeding Technology
Dr. J. Marquering
Head of Development
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 802-31
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: 65200901 0.000
Date of compilation: 10.13
© Copyright B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG, 2013
All rights reserved.
Reproduction, even in excerpts, only allowed with the permission of B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u.
Co. KG.

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!
Please read and observe these operating instructions, in particular the safety instructions, before
commissioning. After carefully reading the instructions, you will be 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.

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Contents
1User information ............................................................................................... 10
1.1 Purpose of document ........................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Keeping of operating instructions ........................................................................................ 10
1.3 Location details in the operating instructions ....................................................................... 10
1.4 Applied modes of specification ............................................................................................ 10
1.5 Applied terms ....................................................................................................................... 11
2Product description .......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Overview – Assemblies ........................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Safety and protective devices .............................................................................................. 13
2.3 Supply lines between tractor and machine .......................................................................... 15
2.4 Traffic-related equipment ..................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Correct use .......................................................................................................................... 16
2.6 Hazardous areas and dangerous spots ............................................................................... 17
2.7 Type plate and CE symbol ................................................................................................... 18
2.8 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 19
2.8.1 Verti-Mix ................................................................................................................... 19
2.8.1.1 Dimensions of wagon .............................................................................. 20
2.8.1.2 Tyre pressure .......................................................................................... 22
2.8.2 Verti-Mix-L ............................................................................................................... 22
2.8.2.1 Dimensions of wagon .............................................................................. 23
2.8.2.2 Tyre pressure .......................................................................................... 24
2.8.3 Verti-Mix Double ...................................................................................................... 24
2.8.3.1 Dimensions of wagon .............................................................................. 25
2.8.3.2 Tyre pressure .......................................................................................... 27
2.9 Required tractor equipment ................................................................................................. 27
2.10 Noise specifications ............................................................................................................. 29
3Safety instructions ........................................................................................... 29
3.1 Safety-conscious working .................................................................................................... 29
3.2 Organisational measures ..................................................................................................... 30
3.2.1 User’s obligation ...................................................................................................... 30
3.2.2 Operator’s obligation ............................................................................................... 30
3.2.3 Qualification of staff ................................................................................................. 31
3.3 Product safety ...................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.1 Safety-conscious operation of machine .................................................................. 32
3.3.2 Safety and protective devices.................................................................................. 32
3.3.3 Structural alterations ................................................................................................ 32
3.3.4 Spare and wearing parts, auxiliary materials .......................................................... 32
3.3.5 Warranty and liability ............................................................................................... 33
3.4 Basic safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 33
3.4.1 General safety and accident prevention instructions .............................................. 33
3.4.2 Hydraulic system ..................................................................................................... 35
3.4.3 Electrical system ...................................................................................................... 36
3.4.4 Propeller shaft operation ......................................................................................... 37
3.4.5 Hitched machines .................................................................................................... 38
3.4.6 Brake system ........................................................................................................... 38
3.4.7 Axles ........................................................................................................................ 39
3.4.8 Tyres ........................................................................................................................ 39
3.4.9 Fodder mixing wagon .............................................................................................. 40
3.4.10 Service and maintenance of machine ..................................................................... 40
3.5 Activity-related safety instructions and important information ............................................. 41
3.5.1 Activity-related safety instructions ........................................................................... 41
3.5.2 Important information ............................................................................................... 42
3.6 Warning and instruction signs .............................................................................................. 42

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3.6.1 Warning signs ......................................................................................................... 43
3.6.2 Instruction signs ...................................................................................................... 47
3.6.3 Placing of warning and instruction signs................................................................. 49
3.7 Risks in case of non-observance of safety instructions and warning signs ........................ 50
4Loading and unloading .................................................................................... 51
4.1.1.1 Verti-Mix ................................................................................................. 52
4.1.1.2 Verti-Mix-L .............................................................................................. 52
4.1.1.3 Verti-Mix-Double ..................................................................................... 53
5Design and function ......................................................................................... 53
5.1 Mixing container and mixing auger ..................................................................................... 54
5.1.1 Overflow ring ........................................................................................................... 55
5.1.2 Container attachment.............................................................................................. 55
5.1.3 Counter-cutters ....................................................................................................... 56
5.1.4 Feed funnel for mineral feed ................................................................................... 57
5.1.5 Magnetic system ..................................................................................................... 57
5.1.6 Camera ................................................................................................................... 58
5.1.7 Work lights .............................................................................................................. 59
5.2 Cutting knives of mixing auger(s)) ....................................................................................... 59
5.2.1 Root crop knife ........................................................................................................ 60
5.3 Driving mechanism with switchgear .................................................................................... 60
5.3.1 Mount holder with pocket for mechanical and electrical remote control set ........... 62
5.4 Change gear level by means of switchgear ........................................................................ 62
5.5 Spur gear for driving mechanism with on-board hydraulic system without switchgear ...... 63
5.6 Ladder and platform ............................................................................................................ 64
5.6.1 Ladder ..................................................................................................................... 64
5.6.2 Platform ................................................................................................................... 64
5.7 Discharge options................................................................................................................ 65
5.7.1 Front and rear side discharge ................................................................................. 65
5.7.1.1 Deflector plate ........................................................................................ 65
5.7.1.2 Discharge conveyor for right-hand front and left-hand rear discharge ... 66
5.7.2 Rear discharge ........................................................................................................ 67
5.7.3 Discharge at the rear centre with protective device ................................................ 68
5.7.4 Crossover conveyor ................................................................................................ 68
5.7.4.1 Conveyor extension ................................................................................ 69
5.7.4.2 Litter spreading drum.............................................................................. 70
5.7.5 C-conveyor .............................................................................................................. 70
5.7.5.1 Oscillating / Baffle plate and movable back panel .................................. 72
5.7.6 Straw blower ........................................................................................................... 72
5.7.7 Open and close discharge door for discharge opening .......................................... 73
5.7.8 Set conveyor speed for crossover conveyor / C-conveyor / discharge conveyor for
side discharge ......................................................................................................... 74
5.7.8.1 Manual setting of conveyor speed .......................................................... 74
5.7.8.2 Set conveyor speed via control set ........................................................ 74
5.8 Weighing device .................................................................................................................. 75
5.9 Drawbar ............................................................................................................................... 75
5.9.1 Top linkage ............................................................................................................. 76
5.9.2 Bottom linkage ........................................................................................................ 76
5.9.3 Couple drawbar ....................................................................................................... 77
5.9.3.1 Bolt-type coupling ................................................................................... 77
5.9.3.2 Tow-hook (hitch hook) and drawbar lug (hitch ring) ............................... 78
5.9.3.3 Draw pin (Piton-Fix) and drawbar lug (hitch ring) ................................... 78
5.9.3.4 Ball-type coupling and shell .................................................................... 78
5.9.4 Uncouple drawbar ................................................................................................... 79
5.9.4.1 Bolt-type coupling ................................................................................... 79
5.9.4.2 Tow-hook (hitch hook) and drawbar lug (hitch ring) ............................... 80
5.9.4.3 Draw pin (Piton-Fix) and drawbar lug (hitch ring) ................................... 80
5.9.4.4 Ball-type coupling and shell .................................................................... 80
5.10Supporting leg ..................................................................................................................... 81

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5.10.1 Mechanical supporting leg ....................................................................................... 81
5.10.1.1 Lift mechanical supporting leg to transport position ................................ 81
5.10.1.2 Lower mechanical supporting leg to support position ............................. 82
5.10.2 Hydraulic supporting leg .......................................................................................... 82
5.10.2.1 Lift hydraulic supporting leg to transport position ................................... 83
5.10.2.2 Lower hydraulic supporting leg to support position ................................. 83
5.10.3 Fixed supporting leg with bottom hitch .................................................................... 83
5.11 Propeller shaft ...................................................................................................................... 84
5.11.1 Couple propeller shaft to tractor .............................................................................. 85
5.11.2 Uncouple propeller shaft from tractor ...................................................................... 85
5.12 Hydraulic system of machine ............................................................................................... 86
5.12.1 Electro-hydraulic control block................................................................................. 86
5.12.1.1 Load-sensing hydraulic system ............................................................... 87
5.12.1.2 Electrical system – Emergency manual operation .................................. 88
5.12.2 Hydraulic hose pipes ............................................................................................... 88
5.12.2.1 Connect hydraulic hose pipes ................................................................. 89
5.12.2.2 Disconnect hydraulic hose pipes ............................................................ 89
5.13 Brake system ....................................................................................................................... 90
5.13.1 Hydraulic service brake ........................................................................................... 90
5.13.1.1 Connect hydraulic brake system ............................................................. 91
5.13.1.2 Disconnect hydraulic brake system ........................................................ 92
5.13.2 Automatic reverse overrun brake system ................................................................ 92
5.13.2.1 Connect automatic reverse overrun brake system ................................. 93
5.13.2.2 Disconnect automatic reverse overrun brake system ............................. 94
5.13.3 Dual-line compressed-air brake system .................................................................. 95
5.13.3.1 Connect brake and feed line ................................................................... 96
5.13.3.2 Disconnect brake and feed line ............................................................... 97
5.13.3.3 Manoeuvre unhitched machine by means of a manoeuvring vehicle .... 98
5.13.4 Hydraulic service brake system ............................................................................... 98
5.13.4.1 Connect hydraulic brake system ............................................................. 99
5.13.4.2 Disconnect hydraulic brake system ........................................................ 99
5.13.5 Parking brake......................................................................................................... 100
6Operation ......................................................................................................... 101
6.1 Direct tractor connection .................................................................................................... 101
6.2 Bowden cable control set ................................................................................................... 102
6.2.1 Possible symbols and their meaning ..................................................................... 102
6.2.2 Mount holder with pocket for Bowden cable control set ........................................ 105
6.3 Easy-to-use control ............................................................................................................ 106
6.3.1 Functions and their symbols .................................................................................. 107
6.3.2 Mount easy-to-use control set on the tractor ......................................................... 111
7Commissioning ............................................................................................... 112
7.1 Road traffic regulations ...................................................................................................... 113
7.1.1 Road traffic regulations in Germany ...................................................................... 113
7.2 Check tractor's compatibility .............................................................................................. 114
7.2.1 Calculate actual values .......................................................................................... 114
7.2.2 Preconditions for the operation of tractors with rigid drawbar trailers ................... 115
7.2.2.1 Combination options of coupling devices and drawgears ..................... 115
7.2.2.2 Calculate actual DC value for combination to be coupled ..................... 116
7.2.2.3 Calculate tractor's admissible towing capacity ...................................... 117
7.3 Enter the mixing container ................................................................................................. 118
7.4 Adjust mounting height of drawbar .................................................................................... 120
7.5 Adjust length of propeller shaft to tractor ........................................................................... 121
7.6 Check machine for proper functioning ............................................................................... 122
8Hitch and unhitch machine ............................................................................ 123
8.1 Hitch machine .................................................................................................................... 124
8.2 Unhitch machine ................................................................................................................ 125

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9Settings ........................................................................................................... 126
9.1 Set deflector plate ............................................................................................................. 127
9.2 Set cutting knives of mixing auger .................................................................................... 128
9.2.1.1 Sets of knives ....................................................................................... 129
9.3 Auger position, Verti-Mix Double ....................................................................................... 131
10 Use of machine............................................................................................... 131
10.1 Fill fodder mixing wagon ................................................................................................... 133
10.1.1 Recommended filling order ................................................................................... 135
10.2 Mix fodder components ..................................................................................................... 136
10.3 Fodder discharge .............................................................................................................. 136
10.3.1 Fodder discharge through discharge openings .................................................... 137
10.3.2 Fodder discharge via discharge conveyor for side discharge .............................. 138
10.3.3 Fodder discharge via crossover conveyor ............................................................ 139
10.3.4 Fodder discharge via conveyor extension ............................................................ 140
10.3.5 Fodder discharge via C-conveyor ......................................................................... 141
10.3.6 Eliminate blockages .............................................................................................. 142
10.4 Working with the straw blower .......................................................................................... 143
10.4.1 Eliminate blockages .............................................................................................. 144
10.5 Working with the litter spreading drum .............................................................................. 145
10.6 Secure tractor and machine against accidental starting and rolling ................................. 146
11 Transport journeys ........................................................................................ 147
11.1 Secure protective devices for transport journeys .............................................................. 148
12 Service and maintenance of machine .......................................................... 149
12.1 Service and maintenance plan - Overview ....................................................................... 151
12.2 Cleaning of machine ......................................................................................................... 151
12.3 Lubrication of machine ...................................................................................................... 152
12.3.1 Lubrication plan ..................................................................................................... 152
12.4 Preservation/Longer downtimes ........................................................................................ 153
12.5 Check/top up/change gear lubricant oil ............................................................................. 153
12.5.1 Quantities when filled and change intervals ......................................................... 154
12.5.2 Admissible gear lubricant oils ............................................................................... 155
12.5.3 Mixer gearbox ....................................................................................................... 155
12.5.3.1 Check oil level ...................................................................................... 155
12.5.3.2 Change oil ............................................................................................ 156
12.5.4 Switchgear ............................................................................................................ 157
12.5.4.1 Check oil level ...................................................................................... 157
12.5.4.2 Change oil ............................................................................................ 158
12.5.5 Spur gear for driving mechanism with on-board hydraulic system without
switchgear ............................................................................................................. 159
12.5.5.1 Check oil level ...................................................................................... 159
12.5.5.2 Change oil ............................................................................................ 159
12.5.6 On-board hydraulic system ................................................................................... 160
12.5.6.1 Check oil level ...................................................................................... 160
12.5.6.2 Change oil ............................................................................................ 160
12.6 Replace shear bolts of shear bolt coupling ....................................................................... 161
12.7 Discharge door .................................................................................................................. 162
12.8 Cutting knives of mixing auger(s) ...................................................................................... 162
12.8.1 Grind cutting knives .............................................................................................. 162
12.8.2 Swivel / Replace cutting knives ............................................................................ 163
12.9 Crossover conveyor, discharge conveyor or conveyor extension .................................... 164
12.9.1 Check conveyor for visible defects ....................................................................... 164
12.9.2 Adjust /Tighten conveyor ...................................................................................... 165
12.9.3 Clean driving rollers, carrying rollers and pulleys ................................................. 165
12.10 C-conveyor ........................................................................................................................ 166
12.10.1Check C-conveyor for visible defects ................................................................... 166

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12.10.2Tighten / Adjust C-conveyor .................................................................................. 166
12.10.3Clean C-conveyor .................................................................................................. 167
12.11 Bowden cable control set ................................................................................................... 168
12.11.1Replace Bowden cable of mechanical Bowden cable control unit ........................ 168
12.11.1.1 Replace remote control cable adapter (G) ............................................ 169
12.12 Hydraulic system ................................................................................................................ 170
12.12.1Depressurize hydraulic system.............................................................................. 171
12.12.2Hydraulic hose pipes ............................................................................................. 171
12.12.2.1 Marking and period of use of hydraulic hose pipes .............................. 171
12.12.2.2 Maintenance intervals ........................................................................... 172
12.12.2.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose pipes ........................................... 172
12.12.2.4 Installation and removal of hydraulic hose pipes .................................. 173
12.13 Brake system ..................................................................................................................... 173
12.13.1Check/Clean in-line filters of compressed-air brake system ................................. 173
12.13.2Check brake system for proper functioning. .......................................................... 174
13 Malfunctions and remedy .............................................................................. 175
13.1 Machine.............................................................................................................................. 175
13.2 Electrics.............................................................................................................................. 176
13.3 Weighing device ................................................................................................................. 177
14 Circuit diagrams ............................................................................................. 178
14.1 Hydraulic circuit diagram .................................................................................................... 178
14.1.1 With Bowden cable ................................................................................................ 178
14.1.2 With on-board hydraulic system (Wollschläger) .................................................... 180
14.1.3 With on-board hydraulic system (Bucher) ............................................................. 182
14.2 Weighing device ................................................................................................................. 184

User information
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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, keep these operating instructions:
 always in the immediate vicinity of the machine or in the tractor,
 for further use.
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):
 Figure 3  Position 6