Strautmann Verti-Mix 3451 User manual

Operating
instructions
Fodder mixing wagon
Verti-Mix 3451 Triple
Verti-Mix 4501 Triple
W09671000_0S38001 - W09672999_0S38999
Original instructions
671009001
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EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer:
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Str. 53 | D-49196 Bad Laer
Legal person established within the Union and authorised 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:
Verti-Mix Triple
Type:
Verti-Mix 3451 Triple
Verti-Mix 4501 Triple
Vehicle/Machine ID number:
W09671000_0S38001 - W09672999_0S38999
Trade name:
Fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix Triple
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
Sources of the applied harmonised standards according to article 7 paragraph 2:
EN ISO 12100:2011
Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for 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 4254-1:2016-09
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 4413:2011-04
Fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for hydraulic
systems and their components
EN 703:2004+A1:2009
Agricultural machinery - Machines for loading, mixing and/or chopping
and distributing silage
Bad Laer, 02.04.2019
Dipl.-Kfm. W. Strautmann
Managing Director

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Manufacturer
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
[email protected]
Internet
http://www.strautmann.de
Customer service
Phone
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-30
Fax
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-64
E-mail
[email protected]
Identification data
They are registered on the type plate. Please enter the data of your machine
here:
ID no.
Model
Year of manufacture
Copyright
All copyrights and property rights to this machine and all related technical
documentation remain with B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG.
The contents of these instructions are protected by copyright. The use is
admissible within the exploitation of the machine. The instructions must not be
reproduced, distributed or modified without the written consent of the manufacturer.
All rights reserved.
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Table of contents
1About these instructions................................................................................10
1.1 Target group.............................................................................................11
1.2 Other relevant documents........................................................................11
1.3 Representational conventions..................................................................12
1.3.1 Activities and lists................................................................................12
1.3.2 References and further information ....................................................13
1.3.3 Location details...................................................................................13
1.3.4 Warning signs .....................................................................................14
1.4 Applied terms ...........................................................................................16
1.5 Abbreviations............................................................................................16
2Safety ............................................................................................................17
2.1 General information on safety..................................................................17
2.2 Correct use...............................................................................................17
2.3 Reasonably foreseeable misuse..............................................................18
2.4 Safety-conscious working ........................................................................19
2.5 Technical alterations................................................................................19
2.6 User’s obligation.......................................................................................20
2.7 Operator’s obligation................................................................................20
2.7.1 Staff requirements...............................................................................21
2.7.2 Personal protective equipment (PSA).................................................23
2.8 Risk potential and residual risks...............................................................23
2.8.1 Hazardous area and dangerous spots................................................24
2.8.2 Risks due to moving parts...................................................................25
2.8.3 Risks due to hydraulic and pneumatic energy....................................26
2.8.4 Risks due to electrical energy.............................................................27
2.8.5 Risks due to hot spots.........................................................................28
2.8.6 Risks when handling chemical substances ........................................28
2.9 Brake system............................................................................................29
2.10 Axles.........................................................................................................30
2.11 Environmental protection .........................................................................30
2.12 Warranty and liability................................................................................31
2.13 Safety and protective devices..................................................................32
2.14 Signs at the machine................................................................................35
2.14.1 Warning signs .....................................................................................35
2.14.2 Instruction signs..................................................................................41
2.14.3 Placing of warning and instruction signs.............................................42
3Technical data...............................................................................................45
3.1 General data.............................................................................................45
3.2 Dimensions of wagon...............................................................................46
4Description of machine..................................................................................48
4.1 General overview .....................................................................................49
4.2 Chassis.....................................................................................................51
4.2.1 Chassis with mechanical suspension .................................................51
4.3 Steering axle ............................................................................................51
4.3.1 Passive steering axle..........................................................................51
4.3.2 Forced steering axle system...............................................................52

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4.4 Hydraulic system......................................................................................53
4.5 Connections .............................................................................................53
4.6 Drawbar....................................................................................................54
4.7 Brake system............................................................................................55
4.7.1 Hydraulic working brake......................................................................55
4.7.2 Hydraulic service brake.......................................................................56
4.7.3 Compressed-air brake system............................................................57
4.7.4 Parking brake......................................................................................58
4.8 Mixing container and mixing augers ........................................................59
4.8.1 Feed funnel for mineral feed...............................................................59
4.8.2 Magnetic system.................................................................................60
4.9 Discharge options ....................................................................................61
4.10 Traffic-related equipment.........................................................................63
4.11 Type plate.................................................................................................64
5Transport.......................................................................................................65
5.1 Safety.......................................................................................................65
5.2 Lashing and anchorage points.................................................................66
6Commissioning..............................................................................................67
6.1 Safety.......................................................................................................67
6.1.1 Road traffic regulations.......................................................................67
6.2 Tractor's compatibility...............................................................................68
6.3 Required tractor equipment......................................................................69
6.4 Combination options of coupling devices and drawgears........................71
6.5 DC value and towing capacity...................................................................72
6.5.1 Calculate Dc value..............................................................................73
6.5.2 Calculate towing capacity ...................................................................74
6.6 Hitch and unhitch machine.......................................................................75
6.6.1 Safety..................................................................................................75
6.6.2 Hitch machine .....................................................................................76
6.6.3 Unhitch machine .................................................................................77
6.7 Forced steering axle system....................................................................78
6.7.1 Safety..................................................................................................78
6.7.2 Couple forced steering axle................................................................79
6.7.3 Uncouple forced steering axle ............................................................82
6.8 Drawbar....................................................................................................83
6.8.1 Adapt mounting height of drawbar......................................................83
6.8.2 Couple drawbar...................................................................................85
6.8.3 Uncouple drawbar...............................................................................88
6.9 Propeller shaft..........................................................................................90
6.9.1 Safety..................................................................................................90
6.9.2 Adapt length of propeller shaft............................................................91
6.9.3 Couple propeller shaft to tractor..........................................................93
6.9.4 Uncouple propeller shaft from tractor..................................................94
6.10 Supporting leg..........................................................................................95
6.10.1 Mechanical supporting leg..................................................................95
6.10.2 Hydraulic supporting leg .....................................................................97
6.10.3 Fixed supporting leg with bottom hitch................................................98

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6.11 Check machine for proper functioning.....................................................99
6.12 Hydraulic hose pipes..............................................................................100
6.12.1 Safety................................................................................................100
6.12.2 Hydraulikschlauchleitungen ankuppeln.............................................101
6.12.3 Hydraulikschlauchleitungen abkuppeln.............................................101
6.13 Brake system..........................................................................................102
6.13.1 Hydraulic working brake....................................................................102
6.13.2 Compressed-air brake system..........................................................104
6.13.3 Hydraulic service brake.....................................................................108
6.13.4 Parking brake....................................................................................108
6.14 Container extension...............................................................................110
6.14.1 Safety................................................................................................110
6.15 Set conveyor speed ...............................................................................111
6.15.1 Manually set conveyor speed ...........................................................111
6.15.2 Set conveyor speed via control set...................................................111
6.15.3 Set control dial range of E-control set...............................................112
6.16 Mount control set on the tractor.............................................................114
6.16.1 Mount holder for Bowden cable control set ......................................114
6.16.2 Mount E-control set...........................................................................114
6.17 Battery for weighing device....................................................................115
6.18 Set deflector plate..................................................................................117
6.18.1 Mechanical deflector plate................................................................117
7Operation.....................................................................................................118
7.1 Tractor direct connection........................................................................118
7.2 Bowden cable control set.......................................................................119
7.2.1 Symbols on the control set................................................................120
7.3 E-control set...........................................................................................123
7.3.1 Symbols on the control set................................................................124
7.4 Information display for power shift gearbox...........................................129
7.4.1 Display information............................................................................129
7.4.2 Navigation layout of displays ............................................................130
7.4.3 Displays.............................................................................................130
8Operation.....................................................................................................132
8.1 Safety.....................................................................................................132
8.2 Fill machine............................................................................................134
8.2.1 Filling procedure................................................................................136
8.2.2 Filling order .......................................................................................137
8.3 Mix fodder components..........................................................................138
8.3.1 Mount counter-cutters.......................................................................139
8.4 Discharge fodder....................................................................................140
8.4.1 Discharge procedure.........................................................................141
8.4.2 Eliminate blockages..........................................................................142
8.5 Working with the fast bedding roller.......................................................143
8.5.1 Start bedding.....................................................................................144
8.5.2 Finish bedding...................................................................................144
8.6 Change gear level by means of switchgear...........................................145
8.6.1 Change gear level with small amount of load...................................146

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8.6.2 Change gear level with large amount of load ...................................146
8.7 Change gear level at power shift gearbox .............................................147
8.8 Emergency draining by means of power shift gearbox..........................149
8.9 Transport journeys.................................................................................150
8.10 Secure protective devices......................................................................152
8.11 Secure discharge conveyor or conveyor extension...............................153
8.12 Safely park tractor and machine............................................................154
9Malfunctions................................................................................................155
9.1 Safety.....................................................................................................155
9.1.1 List of malfunctions, machine............................................................156
9.1.2 List of malfunctions, electrical system...............................................157
9.1.3 List of malfunctions, weighing device................................................158
9.2 Emergency manual operation................................................................159
10 Service and maintenance............................................................................161
10.1 Safety.....................................................................................................161
10.2 Maintenance instructions .......................................................................163
10.3 Lubricants and operating media.............................................................163
10.4 Tightening torques .................................................................................164
10.4.1 Metric standard threads ....................................................................165
10.4.2 Wheel nuts........................................................................................166
10.5 Maintenance and lubrication plan..........................................................167
10.5.1 Maintenance plan –Machine............................................................168
10.5.2 Maintenance plan –Chassis.............................................................171
10.5.3 Lubrication plan –Machine...............................................................174
10.5.4 Lubrication plan –Chassis................................................................175
10.6 Enter the mixing container .....................................................................177
10.7 Clean machine .......................................................................................179
10.8 Clean oil cooler ......................................................................................180
10.9 Lubricate machine..................................................................................180
10.10 Gear lubricant oil....................................................................................181
10.10.1 Mixer gearbox ...................................................................................182
10.10.2 Switchgear ........................................................................................184
10.10.3 Power shift gearbox (2-gear) ............................................................185
10.10.4 Power shift gearbox (3-gear) ............................................................188
10.11 Replace shear bolts of shear bolt coupling............................................191
10.12 Dosage gate –Check gap size..............................................................192
10.13 Mixing auger –Cutting knives................................................................193
10.13.1 Check cutting knives.........................................................................193
10.13.2 Replace cutting knives......................................................................194
10.14 Mixing auger –Magnetic system............................................................199
10.15 Crossover conveyor, discharge conveyor, conveyor extension.............200
10.15.1 Check and visually check tension of conveyor belt ..........................200
10.15.2 Tighten and adjust conveyor belt......................................................201
10.15.3 Clean driving rollers, carrying rollers and pulleys.............................201
10.16 Mechanical Bowden cable operation .....................................................202
10.16.1 Replace Bowden cable.....................................................................202
10.16.2 Remote control cable –Replace adapter .........................................203

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10.17 Hydraulic system....................................................................................204
10.17.1 Safety................................................................................................204
10.17.2 Maintenance intervals.......................................................................205
10.17.3 Depressurise hydraulic system.........................................................206
10.17.4 Hydraulic hose pipes.........................................................................207
10.17.5 Set hydraulic oil pressure of forced steering axle system.................209
10.18 Tyres ......................................................................................................210
10.18.1 Safety................................................................................................210
10.18.2 Check tyres.......................................................................................211
10.18.3 Change tyres.....................................................................................212
10.19 Compressed-air brake system...............................................................213
10.19.1 Drain compressed-air reservoir.........................................................213
10.19.2 Check and clean in-line filters...........................................................214
10.19.3 Check brake system for proper functioning......................................215
10.19.4 Set compressed-air brake system....................................................215
10.19.5 Set hydraulic brake system...............................................................216
10.20 Check brake linings................................................................................216
10.21 Lubricate brake shaft bearing.................................................................217
10.22 Lubricate manual slack adjuster.............................................................217
10.23 Lubricate knuckle arm bearing...............................................................218
10.24 Check play of wheel hub bearing...........................................................218
11 Spare parts..................................................................................................219
13 Index............................................................................................................220

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1 About these instructions
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. Inspect the delivered machine for
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
enclosed operating instructions for individual machine
components before the first start-up; in case of doubt, the
details and information in such sub-supplier documentation
shall prevail!
These instructions contain descriptions and important
information for the safe and efficient use of the machine. They
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.
The staff shall have carefully read and understood these
instructions before starting work.
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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1.1 Target group
These operating instructions are primarily intended for the
operator of the machine.
Operator
The operator has been instructed in working with the machine
and informed about possible risks in case of improper
behaviour. The operator has reached the minimum age of 18
years.
Qualified staff
The members of staff have completed the respective
professional training qualifying them to carry out maintenance
and troubleshooting work.
A workshop manual is delivered separately.
Minimum qualifications and staff requirements, ►see
section 2.7.1, page 21.
1.2 Other relevant documents
In addition to these instructions, further documents shall
apply, such as e.g. documentation of sub-suppliers and circuit
diagrams. Observe and always adhere to the specifications
and instructions contained therein.

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1.3 Representational conventions
To facilitate easy and fast comprehension, different
information in these instructions is represented or highlighted
as follows:
1.3.1 Activities and lists
Activities which have to be carried out in a predetermined
order are specified as numbered instructions. In some cases,
the response of the machine to the respective instruction is
marked by an arrow.
Instructions
1. Frist step
2. Second step
3. …
→ Response of machine
Adhere to the order of the steps.
Lists without predetermined order
Introductory phrase
•Information
•Information
•…
Subordinate lists
–Subitem
–Subitem
–…
Position numbers in figures, legends, continuous text
1 Machine part
2 Machine part
3 …
Position numbers in a continuous text are indicated in
parentheses (1).
Lines of position in figures
Starting from the position numbers, the lines of position refer
to the respective components.
A line without an arrow means that the
machine part can be seen in the figure.
A line with an arrow means that the machine
part is hidden in the figure and is therefore not
visible.

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1.3.2 References and further information
References
A preceding arrow head ► indicates a reference to further
information elsewhere in the operating instructions.
Example:
► Please refer to paragraph 9.10, page 21.
Notes and additional information
NOTE
Notes are highlighted as shown here.
•Notes contain additional information, recommendations
and tips.
•Notes do not contain any warnings of risks.
Environmental protection
This symbol marks information about
environmental protection.
1.3.3 Location details
Any directional data in these operating instructions refer to the
direction of motion.

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1.3.4 Warning signs
Signal words
Warning information is highlighted by a signal word. The
signal word explains the extent of a risk. The signal words
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION mark risks to people.
Risks to people are additionally marked by the general hazard
symbol . It is imperative to observe these warning signs to
avoid injuries or death.
The signal word ATTENTION marks risks of material damage.
The information regarding material damage is not preceded
by a symbol.
Risk levels
DANGER
Marks a dangerous situation which will cause serious injuries
or even death if it is not prevented.
WARNING
Marks a dangerous situation which may cause serious injuries
or even death if it is not prevented.
CAUTION
Marks a dangerous situation which may cause injuries if it is
not prevented.
ATTENTION
Marks measures to avoid material damage.

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Paragraph-related warning information
Paragraph-related warning information refers to entire
chapters, a paragraph or several paragraphs in these
instructions.
Paragraph-related warning information is structured according
to the following layout:
SIGNAL
WORD
Kind and source of risk
Possible consequences in case of non-observance of risk
•Measures to avoid a dangerous situation.
Embedded warning information
Embedded warning information is situation-related and refers
to a certain activity or to a part within a paragraph.
Embedded warning information is structured according to the
following layout:
SIGNAL WORD –Kind of risk. Measures to avoid a
dangerous situation.

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1.4 Applied terms
Term
Description
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
Fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix
Operating
element
Part of an operating device 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.
Tab. 1: Terms
1.5 Abbreviations
Abbreviation
Description
StVZO (note of
transl.: German
Road Traffic
Licensing Code)
Road Traffic Licensing Code
SES
Strautmann Electronic Steering
Tab. 2: Abbreviations

Safety
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2 Safety
2.1 General information on safety
The chapter Safety contains basic safety instructions and
provides an overview of all important safety aspects. Further
task-related safety instructions are included in the paragraphs
about the individual phases during the life cycle. Adherence
protects your own safety.
2.2 Correct use
The fodder mixing wagons of the Verti-Mix series are
designed for chopping, homogeneous mixing, transport and
discharge all types of silage and normal fodders used in
keeping livestock if the dry substance content of the total
mixture is more than 30 % at any time of the mixing process,
The fodder mixing wagons are only allowed to be filled by
means of the following vehicles and equipment:
•Tractor with front loader
•Yard or wheeled loader
•Telescopic loader
•Provided feeding aids such as e.g. mineral feed funnel
•Directly from the pipe or conveying device for
concentrated feed, mineral feed etc.
The machine is only allowed to be operated by one person.
The following is also part of the correct use:
•The observance of all instructions contained herein,
•the observance of the specified service and maintenance
work on the machine,
•the exclusive use of original spare parts.
Any use beyond the above is prohibited and will be regarded
as incorrect.
The user will be solely responsible for any damage resulting
from incorrect use; the manufacturer will not assume any
liability.

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2.3 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The following points describe a reasonably foreseeable
misuse of the machine:
•Participation in road traffic with overloaded machine
•Dropping of large fodder quantities into the mixing
container from an excessive height
•Removal of stuck fodder from the charging tools at the
container (container top edge or overflow ring)
•Long interruption of the mixing process with the mixing
container heavily filled
Long interruptions cause large "breakaway torques" and
thus a strong load exerted on the power train.
•Large angular misalignment of the propeller shaft due to
alignment of the tractor in relation to the fodder mixing
wagon during mixing mode
•Dosage of the fodder quantity to be discharged by means
of the conveyor speed with the discharge gate completely
open
•Entry into the mixing container via the ladder and over
the top edge of the container
•Use the hydraulic protective box as a platform
•Replacement of shear bolts on propeller shafts by bolts
of greater shear force

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2.4 Safety-conscious working
Observe as the basic prerequisite for safe working:
•All specified safety and warning information as well as
the instructions in these operating instructions
•Instructions regarding correct use
•Warning signs on the machine
•General national occupational safety, accident prevention
and environmental protection rules
•National road traffic regulations for transport journeys
•Operation of the machine only in a sound safety-related
condition
•Wearing of personal protective equipment
•Make sure that third parties and animals leave the
hazardous area before operating the machine.
Particularly be aware of children.
•Never carry passengers, animals or objects on the
machine.
2.5 Technical alterations
You are only allowed to carry out technical alterations,
extensions or modifications on the machine with the prior
written consent of the manufacturer.
The manufacturer will not assume any liability for damage
resulting from:
•Unauthorised alterations of the machine
•Use of non-approved parts
•Welding and drilling work on load-bearing parts of the
machine
In case of non-observance, the declaration of conformity and
the CE symbol of the machine will become invalid.
Furthermore, the operating license according to national and
international regulations will become invalid.

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2.6 User’s obligation
The user himself is responsible for observance of the binding
laws, rules, applicable local provisions and national
regulations.
The user is obliged
•to exclusively have staff working with and on the machine
who have been instructed how to operate the machine
and possess the minimum qualification.
•to provide the necessary personal protective equipment.
•to keep all warning signs attached to the machine in
legible condition. Immediately replace missing or
damaged warning signs.
2.7 Operator’s obligation
Any people charged to work with and on the machine are
obliged
•to acquaint themselves with the machine before starting
work.
•to observe the general national occupational safety,
accident prevention and environmental protection rules.
•to adhere to the instructions in these operating
instructions.