Strautmann Verti-Mix SF Quick guide

Translation of the
Original Operating Instructions
Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon
Verti-Mix SF
Verti-Mix Double SF
63200915
06.12
Printed in Germany
Please read and observe these
operating instructions before
commissioning!
Keep it for further use!

EC Declaration of Conformity
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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 Straße 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 Straße 53
D-49196 Bad Laer
Description and identification of machine:
Designation: Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon
Function: Removal, charging, chopping, mixing, transport and discharge of all types of
silage and normal fodders used in keeping livestock
Model: Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix
Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix Double
Type: 1101 SF, 1301 SF, 1501 SF
1401 Double SF, 1701 Double SF, 2001 Double SF
Serial number: W09632000_0S38001 – W09643000_0S38999
Trade name: Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix
Self-propelled 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
Source of the applied harmonized standards according to article 7 paragraph 2:
EN ISO 12100-2010 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 4254-1:2009 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 - Machines for loading, mixing and/or chopping and
distributing silage - Safety
Bad Laer, 25.02.2011
E. Uhlemann
Chief Designer
Feeding Technology
Dr. J. Marquering
Head of Development
Dr. K.-P. 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
Machine ID number:
(17-digit)
Type:
Year of manufacture:
Manufacturer’s address
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Landmaschinenfabrik
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Bad Laer
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-0
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-64
[email protected]
Spare parts order service
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Landmaschinenfabrik
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Bad Laer
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-31
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-64
[email protected]
Spare parts catalogue online: www.strautmann-elise.de
Please always refer to the machine ID number (17-digit) of your
machine when ordering spare parts.
Formal information about the operating instructions
Document number: 63200915
Date of compilation: 06.12
Copyright B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u Co. KG, 2012
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.
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.
User evaluation
Dear reader,
Our operating instructions are regularly updated. Your suggestions for
improvements will be a great help for drawing up more and more
user-friendly operating instructions. Please send us your suggestions
by fax or e-mail.
B. Strautmann & Söhne GmbH u. Co. KG
Bielefelder Straße 53
D-49196
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Bad Laer
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-0
+ 49 (0) 5424 802-64
[email protected]

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1User information...............................................................................................13
1.1Purpose of document...........................................................................................................13
1.2Location details in the operating instructions.......................................................................13
1.3Applied modes of specification ............................................................................................13
1.4Applied terms .......................................................................................................................14
2Product description..........................................................................................14
2.1Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix SF ...............................................................15
2.2Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix Double SF ...................................................16
2.3Safety and protective devices..............................................................................................17
2.4Traffic-related equipment.....................................................................................................19
2.5Correct use ..........................................................................................................................20
2.6Hazardous areas and dangerous spots...............................................................................21
2.7Type plate and CE symbol...................................................................................................22
2.8Technical data......................................................................................................................23
2.8.1General data............................................................................................................23
2.8.1.1Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix SF...................................23
2.8.1.2Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix Double SF ......................24
2.8.2Dimensions of wagon ..............................................................................................25
2.8.2.1Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix SF...................................25
2.8.2.2Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Verti-Mix Double SF ......................26
2.9Noise specifications .............................................................................................................27
3Safety instructions ...........................................................................................28
3.1Safety-conscious working ....................................................................................................28
3.2Organisational measures.....................................................................................................29
3.2.1User’s obligation ......................................................................................................29
3.2.2Operator’s obligation ...............................................................................................29
3.2.3Qualification of staff .................................................................................................30
3.3Product safety ......................................................................................................................31
3.3.1Safety-conscious operation of machine ..................................................................31
3.3.2Safety and protective devices..................................................................................31
3.3.3Structural alterations................................................................................................31
3.3.4Spare and wearing parts, auxiliary materials ..........................................................32
3.3.5Warranty and liability ...............................................................................................32
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Brake system ...........................................................................................................37
3.4.5Axles ........................................................................................................................37
3.4.6Tyres........................................................................................................................38
3.4.7Fodder mixing wagon ..............................................................................................38
3.4.8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..............................................................................................43
3.6.1Warning signs..........................................................................................................43
3.6.2Instruction signs.......................................................................................................48
3.6.3Placing of warning and instruction signs .................................................................49
3.6.3.1Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon SF ..................................................49
3.6.3.2Self-propelled fodder mixing wagon Double SF......................................50
3.7Risks in case of non-observance of safety instructions and warning signs.........................51
4Loading and unloading....................................................................................52

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5Design and function......................................................................................... 53
5.1Driver’s cabin - Overview .................................................................................................... 53
5.2Cabin door........................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.1Open cabin door ..................................................................................................... 54
5.2.2Close cabin door ..................................................................................................... 54
5.2.3Open door window .................................................................................................. 55
5.2.4Close door window.................................................................................................. 55
5.2.5Emergency exit ....................................................................................................... 56
5.3Driver seat ........................................................................................................................... 57
5.4Steering wheel .................................................................................................................... 59
5.5Ignition starter switch .......................................................................................................... 59
5.6Terminal – Overview and connectors ................................................................................. 60
5.7Terminal – Displays............................................................................................................. 61
5.7.1Basic configuration.................................................................................................. 61
5.7.1.1Basic configuration – "Transport" mode ................................................. 61
5.7.1.2Basic configuration – "Charging" mode.................................................. 62
5.7.1.3Basic configuration – "Discharging" mode ............................................. 63
5.7.2Video surveillance................................................................................................... 64
5.7.3Weighing device...................................................................................................... 64
5.7.4Operating states of individual machine components .............................................. 65
5.7.4.1General displays – Warning and control messages............................... 65
5.7.4.2Operating states – "Transport" mode ..................................................... 68
5.7.4.3Operating states - "Charging" mode....................................................... 68
5.7.4.4Operating states – "Discharging" mode ................................................. 70
5.7.5"Parameter/ Diagnosis / Weighing device" menu ................................................... 70
5.7.6"Diagnosis" menu.................................................................................................... 71
5.7.6.1Diesel engine.......................................................................................... 73
5.7.6.2Discharge door ....................................................................................... 75
5.7.6.3Traction drive.......................................................................................... 75
5.7.6.4Cutter arm............................................................................................... 76
5.7.6.5Pick-up milling cutter .............................................................................. 77
5.7.6.6Protective device of pick-up milling cutter .............................................. 77
5.7.6.7Hydraulic counter-cutters (optional extra) .............................................. 77
5.7.6.8Cabin ...................................................................................................... 78
5.7.6.9Steering system...................................................................................... 79
5.7.6.10Mixing auger(s)....................................................................................... 79
5.7.6.11Hydraulic oil supply................................................................................. 80
5.7.6.12Crossover conveyor................................................................................ 80
5.7.6.13Elevator conveyor................................................................................... 81
5.7.7"Parameter" menu................................................................................................... 81
5.7.7.1Settings of "Transport" mode ................................................................. 84
5.7.7.2Settings of "Discharging" mode.............................................................. 85
5.7.7.3Settings of "Charging" mode .................................................................. 87
5.7.7.4Mixing auger settings.............................................................................. 88
5.7.7.5Date / Time settings................................................................................ 89
5.7.7.6Hours counter display............................................................................. 89
5.7.7.7Central lubrication settings ..................................................................... 90
5.7.8"Weighing device" menu......................................................................................... 90
5.7.8.1"Weighing device - Organisation" menu................................................. 91
5.7.8.2"Weighing device – Components" menu................................................ 91
5.7.8.3"Weighing device – Discharge stations" menu....................................... 92
5.7.8.4"Weighing device – Recipes" menu ....................................................... 92
5.8Control console – Overview ................................................................................................ 94
5.9Light and sight..................................................................................................................... 95
5.9.1Switch parking or driving light on and off................................................................ 95
5.9.2Warning lights ......................................................................................................... 96
5.9.3Indicators, full headlights and headlight flasher...................................................... 96
5.9.4Switch front / rear work lights on and off................................................................. 98
5.9.5Interior light ............................................................................................................. 99
5.9.6Sight........................................................................................................................ 99

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5.9.6.1Sunblind ..................................................................................................99
5.9.6.2Windscreen wiper....................................................................................99
5.9.6.3Mirrors ...................................................................................................101
5.9.6.4Video surveillance Mixing container / Reverse travel ...........................102
5.10Heating, ventilation and cooling system ............................................................................103
5.10.1Heat or cool cabin compartment............................................................................104
5.10.2Air circulation .........................................................................................................105
5.11Cutter arm ..........................................................................................................................106
5.12Hydraulic system................................................................................................................106
5.12.1Hydraulic pumps....................................................................................................107
5.12.2Hydraulic oil tank ...................................................................................................107
5.12.3Suction lines of hydraulic pumps...........................................................................108
5.12.4Electro-hydraulic control block – Operating hydraulics .........................................109
5.12.5Emergency manual operation in case of failure of electrical system ....................109
5.13Electrical system ................................................................................................................109
5.14Operating modes ...............................................................................................................110
5.14.1"Transport" mode...................................................................................................110
5.14.2"Charging" mode....................................................................................................111
5.14.3"Discharging" mode ...............................................................................................112
5.15Cutting knives of mixing auger(s) ......................................................................................113
5.15.1Overflow ring..........................................................................................................114
5.15.2Counter-cutters......................................................................................................115
5.15.3Feed funnel for mineral feed..................................................................................116
5.16Discharge options ..............................................................................................................117
5.16.1Discharge at the rear centre with protective device ..............................................117
5.16.2Front crossover conveyor ......................................................................................117
5.16.3Rear crossover conveyor.......................................................................................118
5.16.4Front / rear crossover conveyor with displacement...............................................118
5.17Radio remote control..........................................................................................................119
6Commissioning...............................................................................................120
6.1Road traffic regulations......................................................................................................121
6.2Enter the mixing container .................................................................................................121
6.3Check machine for proper functioning ...............................................................................123
6.4Read out error codes .........................................................................................................123
6.4.1Call up current warning messages ........................................................................123
6.5Diesel engine operation .....................................................................................................124
6.5.1Operation monitoring .............................................................................................124
6.5.1.1Warning and control messages for diesel engine operating states ......124
6.5.1.2Warning message Charge control / Three-phase generator ................125
6.5.1.3Warning message Air filter element clogged ........................................125
6.5.1.4Warning message Coolant level ...........................................................125
6.5.1.5Warning message Coolant temperature ...............................................126
6.5.1.6Warning message Engine oil pressure .................................................126
6.5.1.7Control and warning messages for operating states of hydraulic
system ...................................................................................................126
6.5.2Start diesel engine.................................................................................................128
6.5.3Warm up diesel engine..........................................................................................130
6.5.4Stall diesel engine .................................................................................................131
6.5.5Start diesel engine by means of jumper battery ....................................................131
6.5.6Tow-start diesel engine .........................................................................................132
6.5.7Switch off diesel engine.........................................................................................132
6.5.8Winter operation of diesel engine..........................................................................133
6.6Travelling mode .................................................................................................................134
6.6.1Forward travel........................................................................................................135
6.6.2Reverse travel .......................................................................................................136
6.6.3Change direction of motion....................................................................................137
6.6.4Slow down and stop machine................................................................................138
6.6.5Parking brake ........................................................................................................139

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6.6.5.1Manual release of parking brake .......................................................... 140
6.6.6Towing of machine................................................................................................ 141
6.6.7Steering................................................................................................................. 142
6.6.7.1Switch four-wheel steering on .............................................................. 142
6.6.7.2Switch four-wheel steering off .............................................................. 142
6.6.8Air suspension with levelling system .................................................................... 143
6.7Freely assignable keys of the multi-function joystick and the terminal ............................. 144
6.8Screen brightness ............................................................................................................. 145
7Settings........................................................................................................... 146
7.1Set supporting rollers / scraper bar at the pick-up milling cutter....................................... 146
8Use of machine .............................................................................................. 148
8.1Perform functions .............................................................................................................. 149
8.1.1Lift / Lower cutter arm ........................................................................................... 149
8.1.2Actuate protective device of pick-up milling cutter and transport support ............ 151
8.1.3Switch pick-up milling cutter and elevator conveyor on and off............................ 152
8.1.4Actuate elevator conveyor .................................................................................... 154
8.1.5Reverse pick-up milling cutter............................................................................... 155
8.1.6Reduce elevator conveyor speed ......................................................................... 156
8.1.7Actuate hydraulic counter-cutters / crossover conveyor displacement / side
discharge conveyor............................................................................................... 156
8.1.8Switch crossover conveyor on and off.................................................................. 158
8.1.9Set crossover conveyor speed ............................................................................. 159
8.1.10Open and close discharge door for discharge opening ........................................ 160
8.1.11Switch mixing auger on and off............................................................................. 161
8.1.12Set mixing auger speed ........................................................................................ 161
8.2Lift cutter arm via emergency lifting device....................................................................... 163
8.3Fill fodder mixing wagon ................................................................................................... 164
8.3.1Recommended filling order................................................................................... 165
8.3.2Pick up silage from the bunker silo ....................................................................... 166
8.3.3Pick up round bales .............................................................................................. 168
8.3.4Pick up cuboid bales ............................................................................................. 170
8.3.5Pick up ground grain, concentrated feed, draff etc............................................... 172
8.3.6Fill in fodder additives through feeding flap mounted at conveyor duct ............... 174
8.3.7Overload at pick-up milling cutter ......................................................................... 175
8.3.8Overload at elevator conveyor.............................................................................. 176
8.4Mix fodder components..................................................................................................... 177
8.5Fodder discharge .............................................................................................................. 178
8.5.1Fodder discharge through discharge openings .................................................... 179
8.5.2Fodder discharge via crossover conveyor............................................................ 180
8.5.3Elimination of blockages ....................................................................................... 181
8.6Weighing device................................................................................................................ 182
8.6.1Data import ........................................................................................................... 182
8.6.2Data export ........................................................................................................... 183
8.6.3Generate new component .................................................................................... 184
8.6.4Modify existing component ................................................................................... 185
8.6.5Generate new discharge station ........................................................................... 186
8.6.6Modify existing discharge station.......................................................................... 187
8.6.7Prepare new recipe............................................................................................... 188
8.6.8Modify existing recipe ........................................................................................... 189
8.6.9Weigh components ............................................................................................... 190
8.6.10Weighing by difference ......................................................................................... 191
8.6.11Start charging mode.............................................................................................. 191
8.6.12Start discharging mode......................................................................................... 198
9Transport journeys ........................................................................................ 202
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10Service and maintenance of machine...........................................................203
10.1Service and maintenance plan – Overview .......................................................................205
10.2Cleaning of machine ..........................................................................................................211
10.2.1Diesel engine – Clean cooling system ..................................................................212
10.2.2Clean hydraulic oil filter .........................................................................................213
10.2.3Clean high-pressure safety filter of control block ..................................................214
10.3Lubrication of machine.......................................................................................................214
10.3.1Lubrication points – Overview ...............................................................................215
10.3.2Central lubrication..................................................................................................216
10.4Preservation / Longer downtimes ......................................................................................216
10.5Check and top up...............................................................................................................217
10.5.1Refuelling217
10.5.2Working in engine compartment............................................................................219
10.5.2.1Open engine cowling.............................................................................220
10.5.2.2Close engine cowling ............................................................................222
10.5.3Diesel engine oil ....................................................................................................224
10.5.3.1Check engine oil level ...........................................................................224
10.5.3.2Top up engine oil...................................................................................226
10.5.4Coolant 227
10.5.4.1Check coolant level ...............................................................................228
10.5.4.2Top up coolant ......................................................................................228
10.5.4.3Change coolant .....................................................................................229
10.5.5Refrigerant.............................................................................................................229
10.5.5.1Check refrigerant level / Change refrigerant (shop work) .....................229
10.5.6Check radiator fan .................................................................................................230
10.5.7Hydraulic oil ...........................................................................................................231
10.5.7.1Check hydraulic oil level........................................................................231
10.5.7.2Top up hydraulic oil ...............................................................................232
10.5.7.3Change hydraulic oil and replace filter..................................................234
10.5.7.4Replace filter elements in reverse-flow filter .........................................237
10.5.7.5Replace filter elements in edible oil filter...............................................238
10.5.7.6Clean ventilation filter............................................................................239
10.5.7.7Check radiator fan.................................................................................239
10.5.8Check and top up pressure of hydraulic pressure accumulators (membrane
accumulators) ........................................................................................................240
10.5.9Windscreen washing water and wiper blades .......................................................243
10.5.9.1Top up windscreen washing water........................................................243
10.5.9.2Replace wiper blades............................................................................244
10.5.10Air filter 245
10.5.11Fresh air and air circulation filter ...........................................................................247
10.5.11.1Replace fresh air and air circulation filter.............................................247
10.5.11.2Clean fresh air and air circulation filter..................................................248
10.6Check / top up / change gear lubricant oil .........................................................................249
10.6.1Approved gear lubricant oils ..................................................................................249
10.6.2Filling-up points, quantities when filled and change intervals ...............................250
10.6.3Pump power divider gearbox.................................................................................251
10.6.3.1Check oil level .......................................................................................251
10.6.3.2Gear lubricant oil change ......................................................................252
10.6.4Mixer gearbox........................................................................................................253
10.6.4.1Check oil level .......................................................................................253
10.6.4.2Gear lubricant oil change ......................................................................254
10.6.5Driving shaft...........................................................................................................255
10.6.5.1Check oil level .......................................................................................255
10.6.5.2Gear lubricant oil change ......................................................................256
10.7Discharge door...................................................................................................................257
10.8Cutting knives of mixing auger(s) ......................................................................................258
10.8.1Grind cutting knives ...............................................................................................258
10.8.2Swivel / Replace cutting knives .............................................................................259
10.9Elevator conveyor ..............................................................................................................260
10.9.1Check stripper........................................................................................................260

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10 Verti-Mix SF / Verti-Mix Double SF Version 06.12
10.9.2Clean driving rollers, supporting rollers and pulleys ............................................. 260
10.9.3Check tension of elevator conveyor...................................................................... 261
10.9.4Retighten elevator conveyor ................................................................................. 262
10.9.5Check running direction of elevator conveyor ...................................................... 264
10.10Turn over / Replace cutting knives of pick-up milling cutter.............................................. 265
10.11Crossover conveyor, discharge conveyor or conveyor extension .................................... 266
10.11.1Check conveyor for visible defects ....................................................................... 266
10.11.2Adjust /Tighten conveyor ...................................................................................... 267
10.11.3Clean driving rollers, supporting rollers and pulleys ............................................. 267
10.12Hydraulic system............................................................................................................... 268
10.12.1Depressurize hydraulic system............................................................................. 269
10.12.2Hydraulic hose pipes............................................................................................. 270
10.12.2.1Marking and period of use of hydraulic hose pipes.............................. 270
10.12.2.2Maintenance intervals .......................................................................... 270
10.12.2.3Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose pipes .......................................... 271
10.12.2.4Installation and removal of hydraulic hose pipes (shop work) ............. 272
10.13Brake system..................................................................................................................... 273
10.14Chassis suspension .......................................................................................................... 274
10.14.1Drain compressed-air reservoir ............................................................................ 274
10.14.2Check compressed-air system for tightness......................................................... 274
10.14.3Replace air drier cartridge .................................................................................... 275
10.15Tyres ................................................................................................................................. 276
10.15.1Check tyres ........................................................................................................... 276
10.15.2Change tyres......................................................................................................... 277
10.16Tightening torques for metric screws ................................................................................ 278
11Malfunctions................................................................................................... 280
11.1List of malfunctions Diesel engine..................................................................................... 281
11.2List of malfunctions Machine............................................................................................. 282
11.3List of malfunctions Weighing device................................................................................ 283
12Lists and diagrams ........................................................................................ 284
12.1List of fuses ....................................................................................................................... 284
12.2Relay diagram ................................................................................................................... 286
12.3Weighing device................................................................................................................ 287
12.4Bulb spare parts list........................................................................................................... 289