Kemper 330 Series User manual

330, 345, 360
and 375
Rotary Harvesting Units
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
330, 345, 360 and 375 Rotary
Harvesting Units
OMKM97447 ISSUE B0 (ENGLISH)
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Introduction
KM00321,0000169 1914MAY091/1
Foreword
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate
and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
This manual and the safety signs on your machine may
also be available in other languages (see your KEMPER
dealer to order).
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent
part of your machine and should remain with the machine
when you sell it.
MEASUREMENTS IN THIS MANUAL are given in metric
units. The customary U.S. unit equivalents are also
quoted. Use only correct replacement parts and fasteners.
Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric
or inch wrench.
RIGHTHAND AND LEFTHAND sides are determined
by facing in the direction the implement will travel when
going forward.
THE TERM "TRANSPORT" refers to a rotary harvesting
unit mounted on a forage harvester and transported from
A to B on the forage harvester.
THE TERM "HAULAGE" refers to a rotary harvesting unit
loaded on a flatbed carrier and transported from A to B
on the flatbed carrier.
WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (P.I.N.)
in the Specification or Identification Numbers section.
Please note all numbers exactly. In the event of theft,
these numbers may prove vital in tracing your property.
Your KEMPER dealer also needs these numbers when
you order parts. File the identification numbers in a secure
place off the engine or machine.
BEFORE DELIVERING THIS MACHINE, your dealer
performed a predelivery inspection.
THIS ROTARY HARVESTING UNIT IS DESIGNED
SOLELY for use in customary agricultural or similar
operations ("INTENDED USE"). Use in any other way
is considered as contrary to the intended use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury
resulting from this misuse, and these risks must be borne
solely by the user. Compliance with and strict adherence
to the conditions of operation, service and repair as
specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential
elements for the intended use.
THIS ROTARY HARVESTING UNIT SHOULD BE
operated, serviced and repaired only by persons familiar
with all its particular characteristics and acquainted
with the relevant safety rules (accident prevention).
The accident prevention regulations, all other generally
recognized regulations on safety and occupational
medicine and the road traffic regulations must be observed
at all times. Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this
rotary harvesting unit will relieve the manufacturer of all
liability for any resulting damage or injury.
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Predelivery Inspection
Predelivery Checklist....................................CLIST1
Delivery Checklist.........................................CLIST1
Checklist for the First Harvest Season .........CLIST2
Identification View
Identification Views.............................................001
Safety.......................................................... 051
Safety Decals
Pictorial Safety Signs..........................................101
Operator’s Manual..............................................101
Repair and Maintenance ....................................101
Rotary Harvesting Unit .......................................102
Rotating Blade....................................................102
Folding Area—345, 360 and 375 Only ...............103
Rotating Drums...................................................103
Hydraulic System—345, 360 and 375 Only........104
Hanging Points ...................................................104
Haulage
Prepare the Rotary Harvesting Unit for
Haulage (Models 345 and 360)......................151
Install the Transport Pallet (Model 375 Only) .....151
Loading with a Crane..........................................152
Preparation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit
Unpacking...........................................................201
Remove Tensioner Strap (Models 345
and 360) .........................................................201
Remove Transport Pallet (Model 375 Only) .......201
Adapt Feed Plates to Feed Passage..................201
Attaching to a CLAAS Forage Harvester
Compatibility Chart (CLAAS Forage
Harvesters).....................................................251
Channel Width Adjustment.................................252
Improved Channel Width Adjustment .................252
Adjust Rotary Harvesting Unit Tilt.......................253
Adjust Play on Tilt Frame ...................................254
Attaching to CLAAS Forage Harvesters .............255
Connect Hydraulic Hoses...................................257
Connect the Drive (Forage Harvester
Types 491 and 492) .......................................257
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Connect the Drive (Forage Harvester
Types 493 and 494) .......................................259
Replace CLAAS Tray with KEMPER Tray........2513
Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage
Harvesters
Prior to Attaching................................................301
Compatibility Chart (NEW HOLLAND
Forage Harvesters) ........................................301
Compatibility Chart (CASE Forage
Harvesters).....................................................301
Install Mounting Rail ...........................................302
Install Front Jackstand........................................302
Channel Width Adjustment.................................303
Improved Channel Width Adjustment .................304
Attaching to NEW HOLLAND and
CASE Forage Harvesters...............................305
Lock Jackstands.................................................306
Connect Drive Shaft ...........................................306
Install U.J. Shaft Shields on Forage Harvester...307
Attaching to a KRONE Forage Harvester
Compatibility Chart .............................................351
Channel Width Adjustment.................................351
Install Front Jackstand........................................352
Attaching to KRONE Forage Harvesters ............353
Connect Hydraulic Hoses...................................354
Connect Drive Shaft ...........................................354
Detaching the Rotary Harvesting Unit
Install Front Jackstand (Except on
Rotary Harvesting Units for CLAAS
Forage Harvesters) ........................................401
Detach Rotary Harvesting Unit ...........................401
Transport
Driving on Public Roads .....................................251
Close Safety Relief Valve (Rotary
Harvesting Units for CLAAS Forage
Harvesters Only) ............................................251
Accident Prevention............................................251
Locking/Unlocking Tilt Frame .............................252
Operation of the Rotary Harvesting Unit
Harvesting Unit Method of Operation .................301
Continued on next page
Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT © 2010
All rights reserved.
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Harvesting Unit Method of
Operation—Higher Yields Through
Narrow Corn Row Spacing.............................302
Operating the Harvesting
Unit—General Use .........................................302
Corn Harvesting  Normal Harvesting
Conditions ......................................................302
Corn Harvesting  Down Crop ............................303
Harvesting ShortStemmed Corn .......................304
Whole Crop Silage..............................................304
Technical Retrofitting to WholeCrop
Silage (WCS) Harvest ....................................306
Harvesting Crop with Very Close or
Wide Row Spacing (345, 360 and 375) ....... 3011
LengthofCut Adjustment with CLAAS
Forage Harvester .........................................3012
Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with
CLAAS Forage Harvester 860880
(Type 491) ....................................................3012
Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with
CLAAS Forage Harvester 830900
(Type 492) ....................................................3013
Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with
CLAAS Forage Harvester 830900
(Type 493) ....................................................3014
Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with
CLAAS Forage Harvester 930980
(Type 494) ....................................................3020
LengthofCut Adjustment with NEW
HOLLAND and CASE Forage Harvester .....3022
Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with
NEW HOLLAND and CASE Forage
Harvester......................................................3024
Length of Cut and Drum Speeds with
KRONE Forage Harvester ...........................3025
Adjusting Harvesting Unit Lateral Float
(Optional on 345 and 360, Standard
on 375) .........................................................3025
Adjusting the Feed Bars (330, 345 and 360)....3026
Adjusting the Feed Bars (375 up to
Construction Year 2009)...............................3027
Adjusting the Feed Bars (375 from
Construction Year 2010)...............................3028
Adjusting the Large Dividers.............................3029
Steering Assistance (Option)............................3030
Accessories
Special Kit for Row Guidance (Steering
Assistance).....................................................351
Automatic Height Control Kit ..............................351
Special Kit for WholeCrop Silage ......................351
Special Kit for Crops with Very Close
or Wide Row Spacing (345, 360 and 375) .....351
Special Kit for Quality of Cut...............................351
Troubleshooting
Correction of Defects on the Rotary
Harvesting Unit...............................................401
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Lubrication and Maintenance
Service Intervals.................................................451
Transmission Oil.................................................451
General View of Drives and Oil Levels
in the Rotary Harvesting Unit (Part 1) ............452
General View of Drives and Oil Levels
in the Rotary Harvesting Unit (Part 2) ............453
Overview of Oil Levels in Input Transmission.....454
Checking Oil Level and Changing Oil.................455
Lubricants...........................................................455
Coolant for Main Drive Friction Clutch................455
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants ..................456
Mixing Lubricants................................................456
Lubricant Storage ...............................................456
Every 10 Hours  U.J. Shaft................................456
Every 10 Hours  Rotating Crop Divider .............457
Every 10 Hours  Lower Rolls of Tilt
Frame (If Equipped, Standard on
Model 375) .....................................................457
Every 50 Hours  Lower Axle Pin of
Hydraulic Cylinder and Frame Hinge Clutch ..457
Every 50 Hours  Hinges of Outer Sections........458
Once Every Year  RadialPin Clutch of
Gathering Drum..............................................458
Once Every Year  Upper Rolls of Tilt
Frame (If Equipped, Standard on
Model 375) .....................................................458
Every 3 Years  Change Coolant
of Main Drive Friction Clutch (If
Equipped, Standard on Model 375) ...............459
Before Start of Season .......................................459
Daily Maintenance (Or More Often if
Necessary) .....................................................459
Weekly Service.................................................4510
End of Season Maintenance ............................4510
Service
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values.................501
Main Drive Slip Clutches 
WaterCooled (Optional on 345 and
360, Standard on 375) ...................................502
Removal of Slip Clutch .......................................503
Disassemble Slip Clutch.....................................505
Main Drive Friction Clutches (330, 345
and 360) .........................................................506
Gathering, Cross Feed and Feed Drum
RadialPin Clutches........................................507
Feeding and Cutting Area...................................508
Crop Feed Area................................................ 5011
Drive for DownCrop Auger ..............................5012
Storage
Storage at End of Harvesting Season ................551
Removing Harvesting Unit from Storage ............551
Specifications
330 Rotary Harvesting Unit ................................601
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345 Rotary Harvesting Unit ................................601
360 Rotary Harvesting Unit ................................602
375 Rotary Harvesting Unit ................................602
Declaration of Conformity...................................603
EC Declaration of Conformity .............................604
Serial Number
Rotary Harvesting Unit Serial Number
Plate (Up to Year of Manufacture 2009).........651
Rotary Harvesting Unit Serial Number
Plate (From Year of Manufacture 2010).........651
Serial Number.....................................................652
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Predelivery Inspection
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Predelivery Checklist
After the 330, 345, 360 or 375 rotary harvesting unit has
been completely assembled, carry out an inspection to be
sure it is in good running order before delivering it to the
customer. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory
or after making the necessary adjustments.
□ All shields open and close freely.
□ Rotary harvesting unit has been properly assembled.
□ Parts delivered separately have been properly installed.
□ Nuts on all screws are tightened.
□ All grease fittings have been lubricated.
□ Gear boxes have been properly filled (see Section
Lubrication and Maintenance).
□ Knife attaching screws are tightened correctly.
□ All transport brackets have been removed.
□ Rotary harvesting unit can be folded correctly.
□ Rotary harvesting unit has been cleaned and touched
up wherever paint is nicked or scratched.
□ All moving parts can move freely.
□ Inspect all friction clutches as described in Section
Service.
□ All decals are in place and in good condition.
□ Additional warning lights are mounted on the basic
machine.
□ This rotary harvesting unit has been tested and, to
the best of my knowledge, is ready for delivery to the
customer.
(Date of Inspection) (Signature of Technician)
Delivery Checklist
The following checklist is a reminder of very important
information which should be conveyed directly to the
customer when delivering the machine.
□ Advise the customer that the life expectancy of this
or any other machine depends on regular lubrication as
described in this operator’s manual.
□ Discuss proper harvesting management practices;
these are required for good silage.
□ Give the operator’s manual to the customer and explain
all operating adjustments.
□ Advise the customer of the proper weights and fluids
that must be used in the tires, depending upon the forage
harvester.
□ Advise the customer of the necessity to check the
tension of the downcrop auger drive belts after the first
20 hours of operation and to check their tension regularly
after that.
□ Advise the customer of the safety precautions that must
be observed while using the rotary harvesting unit.
□ Invite the customer to come in and discuss any
problems that may be encountered while operating the
rotary harvesting unit.
□ Explain to the customer to record the serial number of
his rotary harvesting unit in the space provided at the end
of this manual.
□ Remove and file this page.
(Signature of Technician) (Signature of Customer)
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Predelivery Inspection
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Checklist for the First Harvest Season
Check the following items sometime during the first
season of operation with the rotary harvesting unit:
□ Check the entire machine for loose or missing nuts and
screws.
□ Check if all safety shields are in place and fastened
securely.
□ Check for broken or damaged parts.
□ If possible, run the rotary harvesting unit to see if it is
functioning properly.
□ Check condition of blade segments.
□ Check with the customer as to the performance of the
rotary harvesting unit so far.
□ Make sure that the customer understands the best
methods of rotary harvesting unit operation.
□ Review the entire operator’s manual with the customer
and stress the importance of proper and regular lubrication
and safety precautions.
(Signature of Technician) (Signature of Customer)
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Identification View
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Identification Views
KM1001077 —UN—12JAN10
330 Rotary Harvesting Unit
KM1001073 —UN—12JAN10
345 Rotary Harvesting Unit
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Identification View
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KM00321,000024D 1912JAN104/4
KM1001075 —UN—12JAN10
360 Rotary Harvesting Unit
KM1001071 —UN—12JAN10
375 Rotary Harvesting Unit
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