KUHN RIKON 5100 User Manual
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106
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MAINTENANCE
Always stop mixer, shut off tractor engine and remove the PTO driveline before servicing, repair-
ing or cleaning the machine.
ing or cleaning the machine.
If work must be done inside the mixer, put a protective cover over the auger knives to avoid injury.
The hopper floor and fighting may be slippery. Use caution when stepping on or standing inside
the machine.
The hopper floor and fighting may be slippery. Use caution when stepping on or standing inside
the machine.
Use safe shop procedures and exercise caution when working on the mixer!
PLANETARY GEARBOX OIL CHANGE
5127, 5132, 5135, 5143, 5144, 5156 and 5168 Planetary Gearbox
DRAINING
It is advisable to run the machine for several minutes to warm the oil before draining.
It is advisable to run the machine for several minutes to warm the oil before draining.
Closed System (as shown above) - Place a catch basin under the gearbox. Loosen hose clamp (Item #3) to
detach upper hose (Item #2) from reservoir -or- remove reservoir cap (Item #6). Unscrew drain plug (Item #1)
from the bottom of the gearbox and allow the oil (roughly 23 quarts) to drain completely. Reinstall the drain plug.
detach upper hose (Item #2) from reservoir -or- remove reservoir cap (Item #6). Unscrew drain plug (Item #1)
from the bottom of the gearbox and allow the oil (roughly 23 quarts) to drain completely. Reinstall the drain plug.
System with Check Valve (1 hose per gearbox attached to the bottom of the reservoir and check valve installed
on gearbox in place if items #2 and #3) - Place a catch basin under the gearbox. Unscrew drain plug (Item #1)
from the bottom of the gearbox and allow the oil (roughly 23 quarts) to drain completely. Reinstall the drain plug.
on gearbox in place if items #2 and #3) - Place a catch basin under the gearbox. Unscrew drain plug (Item #1)
from the bottom of the gearbox and allow the oil (roughly 23 quarts) to drain completely. Reinstall the drain plug.
FILLING (Follow all of these steps to avoid trapping air in the system.)
On a mixer with a closed system, if the upper hose (Item #2) is not already detached, loosen the hose clamp
(Item #3) and remove from reservoir. Remove tube clamps (Item #5) from upper hose. Pull upper hose
downward, through the cutout in the unit shell, and lay on the ground with the end in a catch basin.
On a mixer with a closed system, if the upper hose (Item #2) is not already detached, loosen the hose clamp
(Item #3) and remove from reservoir. Remove tube clamps (Item #5) from upper hose. Pull upper hose
downward, through the cutout in the unit shell, and lay on the ground with the end in a catch basin.
Filling without an oil pump - On a mixer with a closed system, remove cap (Item #6) and pour approximately 24
quarts of oil into the reservoir until the catch basin fills with roughly 1/2 quart of oil. Reroute the upper hose (Item #2)
through the unit shell and reattach to the reservoir with the hose clamp (Item #3). Reattach tube clamp (Item #5).
Complete filling the reservoir to the oil level marked on its side and reinstall the cap.
quarts of oil into the reservoir until the catch basin fills with roughly 1/2 quart of oil. Reroute the upper hose (Item #2)
through the unit shell and reattach to the reservoir with the hose clamp (Item #3). Reattach tube clamp (Item #5).
Complete filling the reservoir to the oil level marked on its side and reinstall the cap.
On a mixer with a check valve, remove cap (Item #6) and pour approximately 23 quarts of oil into the reservoir to
the oil level marked on its side. Reinstall the cap. Note: If less than 22 quarts have been added and the
reservoir stops taking oil, the check valve has likely been seated due to excessive pressure. Unscrew the drain
plug (Item #1) and allow approximately 1/2 quart to drain into a catch basin. Reinstall the drain plug and
continue filling. Do not operate the mixer until system has been replenished with a minimum of 22 quarts of oil.
the oil level marked on its side. Reinstall the cap. Note: If less than 22 quarts have been added and the
reservoir stops taking oil, the check valve has likely been seated due to excessive pressure. Unscrew the drain
plug (Item #1) and allow approximately 1/2 quart to drain into a catch basin. Reinstall the drain plug and
continue filling. Do not operate the mixer until system has been replenished with a minimum of 22 quarts of oil.
Filling with an oil pump (Do not use an oil pump on a system with a check valve) - Loosen the hose clamp
(Item #8) and detach the lower hose (Item #7). Connect oil pump to hose and fill with approximately 24 quarts until
catch basin fills with roughly 1/2 quart of oil. Reroute the upper hose (Item #2) through the unit shell and reattach
to the reservoir with the hose clamp (Item #3). Reattach the lower hose (Item #7) with the hose clamp (Item #8).
Remove the cap (Item #6) to complete filling the reservoir to the oil level marked on its side and reinstall the cap.
(Item #8) and detach the lower hose (Item #7). Connect oil pump to hose and fill with approximately 24 quarts until
catch basin fills with roughly 1/2 quart of oil. Reroute the upper hose (Item #2) through the unit shell and reattach
to the reservoir with the hose clamp (Item #3). Reattach the lower hose (Item #7) with the hose clamp (Item #8).
Remove the cap (Item #6) to complete filling the reservoir to the oil level marked on its side and reinstall the cap.
The Lubricant in the PLANETARY
DRIVE GEARBOX must be
changed every 1500 hours of
operation or once a year, whichever
comes first.
DRIVE GEARBOX must be
changed every 1500 hours of
operation or once a year, whichever
comes first.
Quantity-23 quarts (22 quarts in the
planetary drive + 1 quart in
reservoir)
planetary drive + 1 quart in
reservoir)
Type-EP-90
Note: Mixer should be
level when changing
gearbox oil.
level when changing
gearbox oil.