KUHL ALTOR 11050 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
A73101640 02-99
PLEASE READ CARREFULY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER
ALTOR 11050
STRAW-BLOWER - FEEDER - MIXER
TURBOMEL 11050

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DEAR OWNER,
In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research
and improvements. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the
best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable
machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and
long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your ma-
chine. The performance you get from this machine is largely dependent upon how well you read
and understand this manual and apply this knowledge. This is a simple machine but in which cau-
ses for trouble are often overlooked even though apparent. These troubles are normally shown in
poor work, though they are largely due to natural wear of parts not being in original adjustment
conditions. Therefore, please DO NOT ASSUME THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND
MAINTAIN YOURMACHINEbefore reading thismanualcarefully.
KEEPTHIS MANUAL AVAILABLEFORREFERENCE.
Your KUHN dealer will instruct you on the general operation of your machine. He wants you to get
the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise
regarding the operation of the KUHN machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete range of genuine KUHN service parts.
These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine
to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any necessary replacements.
ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS
KUHN is continually striving to improve its products and, therefore, reserves the right to make
improvements or changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to
make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, the undersigned
KUHNAUDUREAUS.A.
B.P. 19, 85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE (FRANCE)
hereby declare that the machine described hereafter :
Type :
N° :
conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of European Council Directive 89/392/
EEC of 14 June 1989 amended by Directive 91/368/EEC of 20 June 1991.
We have particularly considered the European Standards project EN 703.
La Copechagnière , le
G. Rostoucher L. Perray
Research Department Responsable Drawing Office Responsable
SPECIMEN

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SAFETY
The symbol above is used throughout this manual each time recommendations are made
concerning your safety, the safety of others, or the good operation of the machine.
These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators.
DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE
ALTOR straw blowers/distributors and TURBOMEL straw blowers/mixers/distributors must only be
used for the jobs for which they have been designed:
- Transport, mixing by recycling (TURBOMEL only), distribution of forage and straw blowing for
beddingdown.
The manufacturer can not be held liable for any damage resulting from using the machine in ways
other than those specified by the manufacturer.
Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of the operator.
Designated use of the machine also means :
- following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer ;
- using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories as designated by the manufactu-
rer.
ALTOR 11050 and TURBOMEL 11050 silage loader/distributor/straw blower/mixer wagons must only
beused,servicedandrepairedbyskilledpersonswho are familiar with the characteristicsandoperating
modes of the machine. These persons must also be aware of the dangers to which they are exposed.
The operator must imperatively respect current legislation concerning :
- accident prevention,
- work safety,
- public traffic circulation.
All safety advice indicated on the machine must be strictly observed.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from machine modifications
carried out by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the
manufacturer.
GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine conform with work safety
and road traffic regulations.

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GENERAL POINTS
1. In addition to the instructions contained in this manual, comply with safety and accident
preventionlegislation.
2. Warnings affixed to the machine provide indications on safety measures to be applied and help
to avoid accidents.
3. When driving on public roads, follow the Highway Code in your country.
4. Before starting work, the user must familiarise himself with the machine’s operating controls
and their respective functions. Once work has begun, it will be too late.
5. The user must avoid wearing loose clothing which may get caught up in a moving part.
6. The use of a tractor with a safety cab is recommended.
7. Before switching on the machine and starting work, check around the machine (beware of
children!).Make sure that you have sufficient visibility! Keep people and animals away from the
danger area of the machine (risk of projection!).The machine must be used by one person only.
8. It is strictly prohibited to use the machine to carry persons or animals whilst in operation or
transit.
9. The machine must only be hitched to the tractor at the points provided in accordance with the
safety standards in force.
10. When hitching and unhitching the machine, put the stand or stands in the correct position and the
loading device in the inoperative position (arm lowered, grab retracted).
11. Take great care when hitching the machine to the tractor and when uncoupling it.
12. Before hitching the machine, make sure that there is sufficient ballast on the front axle of the
tractor. Ballast should be added to the special supports according to the tractor manufacturer’s
instructions. The front axle load must be not be less than 20% of the unladen tractor weight.
13. Do not exceed the maximum axle weight and the gross vehicle weight rating.
14. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle gauge allowed on public roads.
15. Before entering public roads, make sure that all guards and signalling devices (lights, reflectors,
etc.) required by law are fitted and working properly.
16. All remote controls (cords, cables, linkages, etc.) must be positioned such that they cannot
accidentally set off an operation which may lead to a risk of accident or damage.
17. Before entering public roads, put the machine into the transport position in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions (arm and grab retracted, body in the transport position, delivery
chute and cover folded back).

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18. Never leave the driver’s position while the tractor is running.
19. You should always adapt your speed and driving to the track, road or land. Avoid sudden
changes of direction in all circumstances.
20. Beware! Before operating the loading device (arm and grab), unfolding the cover or raising the
body, make sure that there can be no accidental contact with a power line.
21. Beware! Never stand by the delivery chute while the machine is in operation.
22. Beware! On the Turbomel model, make sure that the cover is in place before recycling (risk of
projections).
23. BEWARE! NEVER PASS BETWEEN THE BEATER BARS TO ACCESS THE TURBINE.
24. BEWARE! WHEN CLEARING A BLOCAGE, PROTECTIVE GLOVES MUST BE WORN
AND APPROPRIATE TOOLS USED.
25. If cut or injured on contact with the products contained in the machine, disinfect immediately in
order to avoid risks of infection.
26. Steering accuracy, tractor adhesion, roadholding and effective braking are affected by factors
such as the weight and nature of the towed machine, ballasting of the front axle and state of the
land or road. It is therefore essential to apply the degree of care appropriate to each particular
situation.
27. Be extra careful in bends and remember to take account of the overhang, length, height and
weight of the machine.
28. Before using the machine, make sure that the guards are fitted and in good conditions.
Damaged guards must be replaced immediately.
29. Before using the machine, check all screws and nuts particularly those holding the tools (teeth,
forks, blades, knives, conveyor slats, etc.). Tighten up if necessary. Also check drive chain
and conveyor chain tension. Tighten up if necessary. Check the condition of the cover.
30. Do not stand in the working area of the machine.
31. Beware! Crushing and shear zones may exist on remote controlled components, particularly
hydraulically or pneumatically-assisted ones.
32. Before getting down from the tractor or before any operations on the machine, switch off the
engine, remove the key from the ignition and wait until all moving parts are at a standstill.
33. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine until the parking brake has been applied and/
or chocks placed under the wheels.
34. Before working on the machine, make sure that it cannot be started up accidentally.
35. Do not use the loading components (arm, grab, etc.) as lifting gear. Do not stand on these
components.
36. The maximal authorized speed for the machine and the tractor is 25 km/h.

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HITCHING
1. On hitching or unhitching the machine from the tractor, put the hydraulic lift control lever in such
a position that the lift cannot be activated accidentally.
2. Beware! There is a risk of crushing and shearing in the three-point lifting zone.
3. Only use the tractor hook, yoke or eyebolt to hitch the machine to the tractor.
4. Never hitch the machine to the hole-type drawbar or to the swinging drawbar of the tractor
when taking onto the road.
5. Set the body to the recommended transport height (see table of specifications).
DRIVING COMPONENTS
(PTO and universal drive shafts)
1. Read the operating instructions supplied with the drive assembly carefully.
2. Only use the universal drive shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the
manufacturer.
3. PTO and universal drive shaft guards must always be fitted and in good condition.
4. Make sure the universal drive shaft tubes overlap correctly, in both the working and transport
position.
5. Before connecting or disconnecting a universal drive shaft, disengage the PTO, switch off the
engine any remove the key from the ignition.
6. If the primary universal drive shaft is fitted with an overload clutch or a free wheel, it is essential
that they are mounted onto the PTO of the machine.
7. Always make sure that the universal drive shafts are mounted and locked correctly.
8. Make sure that the universal drive shaft guards are prevented from rotating by the special
chains.
9. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that the speed setting and direction of rotation comply
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that there are no persons or animals near the machine.
11. Never engage the PTO with the tractor engine switched off.
12. Disengage the PTO whenever the universal drive shaft angle limits indicated by the
manufacturer are in danger of being exceeded.
13. Beware! After disengaging the PTO, moving parts continue to rotate for a few seconds.
Keep away until they have stopped.
14. On unhitching the machine, rest the universal drive shafts on the special supports.

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15. When the universal drive shaft has been disconnected from the tractor PTO, refit the protective
cap.
16. Any damaged PTO and universal drive shaft guards must be replaced immediately.
17. Beware! Only use the machine with a PTO speed of 540 rpm.
18. Pay attention not to damage the drive assembly during lifting operations..
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
1. Beware! The hydraulic circuit is under pressure.
2. On fitting the hydraulic motors and rams, make sure that the circuits are connected correctly
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Check the hydraulic hoses regularly! Damaged or worn hoses must be replaced immediately.
When replacing hydraulic hoses, make sure that only hoses with the characteristics and quality
specified by the manufacturer of the machine are used.
4. When tracing a leak, take appropriate precautions to avoid an accident.
5. Any liquid under pressure, especially hydraulic fluid, can pierce the skin and cause serious
injury.
In case of injury, seek medical advice immediately. There is a risk of infection.
6. Before carrying out any operations on the hydraulic circuit, lower the machine, fully retract the
arm and grab ram rods, switch off the engine and circuit pressure and remove the key from the
ignition.
7. Never change the order of commands or the direction of movements on the hydraulic circuit.
8. In the case of an auxiliary unit, the gear selector lever must be in neutral.
9. Check that all safety valves on the body lift rams are working properly.
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
Before connecting up the machine’s electrical circuit:
- check the state of the electrical circuit (harnesses, fuses and lighting);
- check the state and cleanness of the power socket.
TYRES
1. Before carrying out any operations on the tyres, make sure the trailer is perfectly stable and
cannot move accidentally (fit chocks).
2. Wheels and tyres must only be fitted, removed and repaired by persons with the expertise
required to do so and possessing the appropriate regulatory tools.
3. Check tyre pressure regularly. Inflate to the pressure indicated by the manufacturer.
4. Check wheel nut tightness regularly.

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SERVICING
1. BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICING OR REPAIR WORK OR
WHEN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, THE PTO
MUST BE DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF, THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED
AND THE MACHINE RESTING ON THE GROUND.
2. Check regularly that screws and nuts are tight. Tighten if necessary.
3. Before proceeding with any maintenance work on a machine in the raised position, prop up the
machine with an appropriate support.
4. WHEN CLEARING A BLOCKAGE OR REPLACING A WORKING PART, WEAR
PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND ONLY USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS.
5. BEWARE! NEVER PASS BETWEEN THE BEATER BARS TO ACCESS THE TURBINE.
6. To avoid environmental contamination, it is forbidden to throw away or dump any type of oil,
grease or filter. Hand them over to specialist recovery firms.
7. Before carrying out any operations on the electrical circuit, disconnect the power source.
8. Any protective devices liable to wear should be checked regularly. Replace them immediately if
they are damaged.
9. Spare parts must comply with the standards and specifications laid down by the manufacturer.
Only use KUHN original spare parts.
10. Before carrying out any electrical welding work on the tractor or towed machine, disconnect the
cables from the alternator and battery. Place the ground as near as possible to the part to be
welded.
11. Repairs affecting components under tension or pressure (springs, pressure accumulators,
etc.) require appropriate skills and regulatory tools. They must therefore only be carried out by
qualifiedpersonnel.

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LABELS RELATING TO SAFETY
Adhesive labels have been placed on your machine as represented below. Their object is to
contribute to your safety and to that of others as well as to the correct operation of the machine.
Read their contents and check their location. Read the labels, as well as the instructions contained
in the user manual, with the operator of the machine.
Keep the labels clean and legible. Replace them when they become damaged.
Constructor’s plate

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CONTENTS
MESSAGE TO THE USER 2
Declaration of Conformity 3
Safety Instructions 4
Safety Labels 10
LightingEquipment 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS 18
STARTING UP 22
Hitching 22
Adjusting the Tow Bar 22
Adjusting the Position of the Controls 24
Transmission 25
Hydraulic and Electrical Connections 26
Preliminary Checks 27
No-Load Tests 27
Unhitching 27
MACHINE OPERATION 28
Loading 28
Mixing 29
Transport 30
Distribution 30
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 32
Mixing Hopper and Electronic Proportioning Device 33
Weight Indicator or Programming Unit 33
Transmissions 33
MAINTENANCE 34
Conveyor Chain Tension 34
Beater Bar Drive Chain Tension 35
Oil Change and Level Check 35
Storage 37
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 40
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY 43

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LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
ALTOR 11050
N.B. This equipment is fitted as standard on the machine in accordance with current legislation.
The equipment includes:
-1 RH tail light (A) (photo 1)
-1 LH tail light (B) (photo 1)
-2 reflective triangles (C) (photo 1)
-1 pre-assembled wiring harness (D) (photo 2)
TURBOMEL 11050
N.B. This equipment is fitted as standard on the machine in accordance with current legislation.
The equipment includes:
-1 RH tail light (A) (photo 1)
-1 LH tail light (B) (photo 1)
-2 reflective triangles (C) (photo 1)
- 1 pre-assembled wiring harness (D) (photo 2)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ALTOR 11050
Semi-mounted straw blower/distributor.
Distribution system with hydraulic drive.
* Depending on tractor and tyres
** STD = standard, STD MH = standard with mixing hopper
I = weight indicator, I MH = weight indicator with mixing hopper
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Weight indicator or programming unit - Free wheel homokinetic transmission with or without MH
-Mixing hopper - Free wheel transmission with or without MH
- Electronic proportioning device on mixing hopper
ITEM
AOverall width m
BOverall length, machine on ground m
COverall height, machine on ground m
DMin. loading height m
EOffset, chute side m
FOffset, LH side m
GInside body length m
HInside body width m
IInside body height m
JMinimum hitch height m
Distribution height
L* Min. m
Max. m
NTrack m
OWheelbase m
Normal transport height m
Unladen weight in working order STD STD MH I I MH **
kg 4130 4390 4550 4810
Weight on axle STD STD MH I I MH **
unladen kg 3150 3017 3440 3520
max. kg 8530 8530 8530 8530
Weight on towing eye STD STD MH I I MH **
unladen kg 980 1373 1110 1290
max. kg 2400 2400 2400 2400
Gross weight kg
Capacity m3
Working load w/o MH kg
Working load with MH kg
Tyres
Tyre pressure bar
Min. power requirement hp/kW
315/80 R22.5 18PR
8.5
75/55
4810 4390
315/80 R22.5 18PR
8.5
75/55
9200
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5070
9200
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4650
1.00
1.20
2.02
4.50
H1=1.55 / H2=1.89
1.93
0.20
4.50
11050I (w/ chassis)
2.43
6.57
2.85
2.76
1.93
1.16
3.60
0.90
1.10
2.02
3.60
H1=1.55 / H2=1.89
1.93
0.20
DEFINITION 11050STD (w/o chassis)
2.43
1.16
6.57
2.74
2.64
1.93

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TURBOMEL 11050
Semi-mounted straw blower/mixer/distributor.
Distribution system with hydraulic drive.
* Depending on tractor and tyres
** STD = standard, STD MH = standard with mixing hopper
I = weight indicator, I MH = weight indicator with mixing hopper
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Weight indicator or programming unit - Free wheel homokinetic transmission with or without MH
-Mixing hopper - Free wheel transmission with or without MH
- Electronic proportioning device on mixing hopper
ITEM
AOverall width m
BOverall length, machine on ground m
Overall height, machine on ground
C1 Cover folded m
C2 Cover unfolded m
DMin. loading height m
EOffset, chute side m
FOffset, LH side m
GInside body length m
HInside body width m
IInside body height m
JMinimum hitch height m
Distribution height
L* Min. m
Max. m
NTrack m
OWheelbase m
Normal transport height m
Unladen weight in working order STD STD MH I I MH **
kg 4350 4610 4770 5030
Weight on axle STD STD MH I I MH **
unladen kg 3350 3450 3640 3737
max. kg 8530 8530 8530 8530
Weight on towing eye STD STD MH I I MH **
unladen kg 1000 1160 1130 1293
max. kg 2400 2400 2400 2400
Gross weight kg
Capacity m3
Working load w/o MH kg
Working load with MH kg
Tyres
Tyre pressure bar
Min. power requirement hp/kW
2.90
3.34 3.46
1.16
6.57
2.64
2.03
2.79
DEFINITION 11050STD (w/o chassis)
2.43
3.60
H1=1.55 / H2=1.89
1.93
0.20
0.90
1.10
2.02
4.50
11050I (w/ chassis)
2.43
6.57
2.76
2.03
1.16
3.60
H1=1.55 / H2=1.89
1.93
0.20
1.00
1.20
2.02
4.50
9200
11
4850
9200
11
4430
315/80 R22.5 18PR
8.5
80/58
4590 4170
315/80 R22.5 18PR
8.5
80/58

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS
CHANGING TURBINE SPEED (ALL TYPES OF
CONTROL)
The turbine speed is changed by means of a remote control
unit and cable (Fig.1). This unit is either mounted on the left-
hand side of the lever support if a remote control cable is used,
or on an independent support in the case of an electric control
unit.
Pull the lever for a turbine speed of 540 rpm. This speed is
used for straw blowing.
Push the lever for a turbine speed of 270 rpm. This speed is
used for distribution and mixing.
With the lever in the central position, the unit is in neutral. The
turbineis notdriven. In thiscase, onlythe hydraulicpumps are
driven.
CHANGING BEATER BAR SPEED (ALL TYPES OF
CONTROL)
(depending on machine)
Two hydraulic unit pumps can be coupled together to obtain
two beater bar speeds: 200 rpm or 375 rpm. The speed is
selected by means of a valve on the front panel of the machine
(photo 1).
For high speed, set the valve lever horizontal.
For low speed, set the valve lever vertical.

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RAISING/LOWERING THE CHUTE
First lever from the left.
Push the lever to the left to point the chute upwards.
Push the lever to the right to point the chute downwards.
ADJUSTING THE CHUTE SPEED
The distributor is equipped with two flow limiters (A).
Tighten the adjustment screw to reduce the speed of chute
movement.
Slacken the adjustment screw to increase the speed of chute
movement (Allen key n° 2).
SHUTTER POSITION, FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE
RECYCLING COVER (TURBOMEL ONLY)
Second lever from the left.
When the lever is pointing up, the shutter is in the distribution
position and the cover folded up.
Whentheleverispointingdown,theshutterisinthemixingposition
and the cover unfolded.
BEATER BAR AND DISCHARGE CONVEYOR
OPERATION
Third lever from the left.
When the lever is pointing to the left, the conveyor runs forwards.
Whentheleverispointingtotheright,the conveyor runs in reverse.
ADJUSTING THE CONVEYOR SPEED
Switch on the bottom right-hand side of the unit.
Switch to the left to increase the conveyor speed.
Switch to the right to reduce the conveyor speed.
The conveyor speed is graduated from 1 to 10 (10 fastest). This
is displayed on the front of the machine.
SWITCHING ON THE UNIT
Rotary switch on the bottom right-hand side of the unit.
When the switch is pointing to the left, the controls are inactive.
When the switch is pointing to the right, the controls are active (in
this case, the switch lights up).
ELECTRIC CONTROL

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REMOTE CONTROL CABLES
RAISING/LOWERING THE CHUTE
First lever from the left.
Push the lever to point the chute upwards.
Pull the lever to point the chute downwards.
ADJUSTING THE CHUTE SPEED
The distributor is equipped with two flow limiters (A).
Tighten the adjustment screw to reduce the speed of chute
movement.
Slacken the adjustment screw to increase the speed of chute
movement (Allen key n° 2).
SHUTTER POSITION, FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE
COVER (TURBOMEL 11050 ONLY)
Second lever from the left.
Pushthe lever to switch theshutter to the distribution position and
fold up the cover.
Pullthelever to switchthe shutter tothe mixing positionandunfold
the cover.
BEATER BAR AND DISCHARGE CONVEYOR OPERATION
First lever from the right.
Push the lever up to run the conveyor in reverse.
Push the lever down to run the conveyor forwards.
The intermediate position is neutral and is shown by a 0.
ADJUSTING THE CONVEYOR SPEED
Switch on the bottom right-hand side of the unit.
Beware: the parking lights must be lit to power the electric circuit
for conveyor control.
Switch to the left to increase the conveyor speed.
Switch to the right to reduce the conveyor speed.