KUHN RIKON 5100 User Manual
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106
29
MISCELLANEOUS
MAINTENANCE
ELECTRONIC SCALE INDICATOR (OPTIONAL)
Refer to the electronic scale operators manual for adjustment information. The operator’s manual for the
Electronic Scales should be kept with this manual. Additional scale manuals may be obtained through Kuhn
Knight, Inc.
Normal scale activity: Some warm up scale drift may occur after the scale is turned on but should zero balance
within 10-15 minutes. Scale may zero shift over night due to temperature changes. Weight may change slightly
due to terrain changes when mixer is moved.
Electronic Scales should be kept with this manual. Additional scale manuals may be obtained through Kuhn
Knight, Inc.
Normal scale activity: Some warm up scale drift may occur after the scale is turned on but should zero balance
within 10-15 minutes. Scale may zero shift over night due to temperature changes. Weight may change slightly
due to terrain changes when mixer is moved.
OIL QUALITY IN BULL GEAR OIL BATH
It is normal for the oil in the oil bath to have some water present, due to condensation. This will cause the oil to
have a milky appearance, and a moderate amount of water does not effect the lubricating characteristics of the
oil. See lubrication section for oil change intervals.
have a milky appearance, and a moderate amount of water does not effect the lubricating characteristics of the
oil. See lubrication section for oil change intervals.
AUGER TIMING
If the machine has had augers removed for any reason, it is important to get the augers properly re-timed to
each other. Be sure augers are installed as shown;
each other. Be sure augers are installed as shown;
GEARS AND GEARBOX
If excessive gear noise is noticed or backlash of each individual auger exceeds 3/4 inch at the tip of the leading
edge, contact dealer for proper adjustment or maintenance.
edge, contact dealer for proper adjustment or maintenance.
AUGER SCRAPER BAR
Check the auger scraper bar monthly for proper clearance with the side panel. Clearance should not exceed
one half of an inch. If the gap exceeds on half of an inch, the scraper bar should be replaced.
one half of an inch. If the gap exceeds on half of an inch, the scraper bar should be replaced.
Always stop mixer, shut off tractor engine and remove the PTO driveline before servicing, repairing
or cleaning the machine.
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!
FRONT
OF
MIXER