KUHN ALTOR 4560 User manual

AN003AGB D
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Silo unloader - Straw
Spreader
ALTOR 4560
AN003AGB D - English - 02-2010

Dear Owner
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$Dear Owner
In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvement. 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
through 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 machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass
it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line 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
We are continually striving to improve our products. It 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.
Designated use of the machine
The silo unloader-straw spreader ALTOR 4560 must only be used for the purpose for which it is designed:
unloading silage from the silo, loading round or rectangular bales, transport, distribution in feeding areas and
spreading straw in animal bedding areas.

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Contents
$Contents
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents..........................................................................................................................2
Identification of the machine.........................................................................................5
Front view..........................................................................................................................................5
Rear view...........................................................................................................................................5
Model identification plate ................................................................................................................6
Optional equipment..........................................................................................................................6
Safety...............................................................................................................................7
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................7
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................8
Location and description of safety decals on the machine .......................................................18
Road safety equipment and recommendations...........................................................................21
Machine specifications................................................................................................22
Description and glossary...............................................................................................................22
Technical specifications................................................................................................................24
Sound levels ...................................................................................................................................27
Putting into service......................................................................................................28
Description of control elements....................................................................................................28
Coupling and uncoupling..............................................................................................................41
Setting the coupling drawbar........................................................................................................43
Positioning the controls ................................................................................................................44
Hydraulic connections...................................................................................................................45
Electrical connections ...................................................................................................................47

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Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 52
Conformity with the road regulations ..........................................................................................52
Instructions for work................................................................................................... 53
Belt tension.....................................................................................................................................53
Preliminary checks.........................................................................................................................54
Functional check, no load.............................................................................................................55
Precautions and prevention of fire risk........................................................................................56
Silage unloading.............................................................................................................................57
Loading bales.................................................................................................................................59
Distribution.....................................................................................................................................61
Straw blowing.................................................................................................................................65
Optional equipment.....................................................................................................67
Hydraulic unit .................................................................................................................................67
Walkway with dual control ............................................................................................................69
Regulator combs for difficult conditions.....................................................................................70
Kit with two extra regulator combs ..............................................................................................70
Leg with holes ................................................................................................................................71
Leg with manual holes...................................................................................................................71
Homokinetic transmission with free wheel and friction limiter .................................................72
Maintenance and storage............................................................................................ 73
Greasing and oil change................................................................................................................73
Checking friction limiter settings .................................................................................................78
Control storage...............................................................................................................................79
Cleaning the conveyor...................................................................................................................81
Conveyor chain tension.................................................................................................................82
Checking and adjusting the sections...........................................................................................83

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Belt tension.....................................................................................................................................84
Changing oil and checking levels.................................................................................................85
Tyres................................................................................................................................................86
Storage............................................................................................................................................87
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................88
Trouble shooting guide................................................................................................89
Limited warranty...........................................................................................................93

Identification of the machine
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$Identification of the machine
1. Front view
2. Rear view

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Identification of the machine
3. Model identification plate
Please write below the type and serial number of the
machine. This information is to beindicated to the dealer
for all spare parts orders.
Type:
Serial no.:
4. Optional equipment
Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your
machine:
Kit no. 1926150: Hydraulic unit
Kit no. 1926151: Walkway with dual control
Kit no. 1926162: Regulator combs for difficult conditions
Kit no. 1926177: Kit with two extra regulator combs
Kit no. 1926004: Homokinetic transmission with free wheel and friction limiter : For short drawbar
Kit no. 1926005: Homokinetic transmission with free wheel and friction limiter : For long drawbar
Kit no. 1926173: Leg with holes (Not available in certain countries)

Safety
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$Safety
1. Description of symbols used in this
document
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury.
This symbol is used to identify special instructions or
procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in
machinery damage.
This symbol is used to communicate technical
information of particular interest.

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Safety
2. Safety instructions
Read and follow the safety instructions
Before using the machine, carefully read all the safety
instructions in this manual and the warnings placed on
the machine.
Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with
all machine controls, handling devices and their
functions. It is too late to learn once work has been
started!
Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained
to do so.
Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain
parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer.
Precautions to be taken before carrying out
any operations on the machine
Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting,
maintaining or repairing the machine, disengage the
PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and
wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop
and apply park brake.
Introduction
The machine must only be operated, maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with
machines' specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents.
The operator must imperatively respect safety instructions in this manual and in the warnings posted on the
machine. The operator is also obliged to respect current legislation concerning accident prevention, work safety
and public traffic circulation.
Designated use of the machine also means following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations
given by the manufacturer, and using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories, as recommended
by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage resulting from machine applications other than those
specified by the manufacturer. Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of
the operator.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accident resulting from machine modifications carried out
by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.