VERTICAL MAXX MIXER 5100 SERIES Truck Type Operator’s Instruction Manual WARNING! Read manual before operating or maintaining the 5100 Series Mixer. Failure to follow instructions and safety precautions in this manual and in the safety decals could result in severe injury or death. Catalog #6270US 06/01/06 KUHN KNIGHT INC. Corporate Headquarters 1501 West Seventh Avenue Brodhead, WI 53520 Tel (608) 897-2131 Fax (608) 897-2561 www.kuhnknight.com © Copyright Kuhn Farm Machinery, Inc.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 4 Using This Manual .................................................................... 4 Model and Serial Number Information ...................................... 4 SAFETY ..................................................................................... 5 Understand Safety Words and Symbols ................................... 5 Read the Operator’s Manual .................
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 26 Lubrication for 5144, 5156 and 5168 ...................................... 26 Lubrication for 5173, 5185 and 51100 .................................... 27 Planetary Gearbox Oil Change ............................................... 28 Miscellaneous ......................................................................... 29 Electronic Scale Indicator (optional) ................
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a Kuhn Knight Vertical Maxx mixer. We appreciate your business. You have purchased one of the best built, most reliable mixers available. We strive to provide you with a rugged, durable unit which is simple to maintain. If you have suggestions for any of our products, please let us know. Kuhn Knight, Inc. USING THIS MANUAL This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine, and should remain with the machine if you sell it.
100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY UNDERSTAND SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used in this manual whenever personal safety is involved and means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! It stresses an attitude of “HEADS UP” for safety. Read and understand all pages in this manual that bear this safety symbol and TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL! The Signal Word on each label utilizes on of the following signal words defined below and the color associated with each word.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to persons coming in contact with these parts. To help avoid serious accidents, the following guidelines should always be followed. 1. BE SURE ALL SAFETY SHIELDS are in place before operating, including any truck and driveline shields. Exposed machinery due to missing shields can grab hands and clothing and cause severe injury or death.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY TRANSPORTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOADED MIXER, FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. • Do not allow anyone to ride on or in the mixer. • Reduce speed when traveling loaded and/or over rough, soft, or wet terrain. Exercise caution on side slopes and when turning corners. • When working on slopes or inclines, travel uphill or downhill.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY SAFETY DECALS Safety decals are placed on this unit for the protection of the operator or any person working on or standing nearby the unit. Everyone who operates or maintains the mixer must first read this manual and understand the meaning of all safety labels. Contact your dealer if foreign language decals are required. Keep safety decals clean and legible. If any are missing or illegible, contact your Kuhn Knight dealer or Kuhn Knight to obtain replacements.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY SAFETY DECALS Immediately replace all worn or damaged Safety Decals (listed on these pages). Please supply the unit’s serial number with the order. Figure 1 WARNING, To prevent serious injury from power driven parts...... Part Number 170-849 Figure 2 DANGER, Rotating auger hazard...... Part Number 171-820 Figure 3 WARNING, To prevent serious injury or death...... Part Number 171-913 Figure 4 WARNING, To prevent serious injury or death......
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY SAFETY DECALS Immediately replace all worn or damaged Safety Decals (listed on these pages). Please supply the unit’s serial number with the order. Figure 5 DANGER, Rotating auger hazard...... Part Number 171-947 Figure 6 WARNING, Lifting hazard......
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODELS 5144, 5156, 5168, 5173, 5185 AND 51100 Illustration shows all door configurations for decal placement. Certain door combination may not be available on all machines.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SAFETY SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT MODELS 5144, 5156, 5168, 5173, 5185 AND 51100 Illustration shows all door configurations for decal placement. Certain door combination may not be available on all machines.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER SETUP READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN SETTING UP THE MACHINE. To avoid personal injury: The hopper floor may be slippery and the augers can spin unexpectedly when stepped on. Use caution when stepping or standing inside the unit and put a protective cover over the auger knives. SAFETY SHIELDS Be sure all safety shields are in place and functioning properly. Replace all damaged or missing shields immediately.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. GENERAL The Kuhn Knight Vertical Maxx Mixer is designed for blending dairy and beef rations. Most commonly used ingredients can be mixed quickly and uniformly in this mixer. If you have questions regarding your feed ration or have other applications, please contact Kuhn Knight Inc.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. OPERATION USING MECHANICAL DRIVE There are some basic concepts that must be understood to achieve top mixing performance with the VerticalMaxx. A new machine will need an initial run-in period to polish the augers and mixer sides to achieve correct material movement inside the mixer.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. STEP #2 - MIXING MATERIALS The Vertical-Maxx is designed to mix a wide variety of feedstuffs efficiently and quickly. After the long stem forages are coarsely cut in the processing step, other materials such as silage, grains, haylage, and commodities can be added and mixed.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. STEP #4 - OTHER MIXING RECOMMENDATIONS Run truck at approximately 3/4 of rated truck RPM while processing to help reduce HP and/or spillage of hay. Set hay stops to #4 or #5 low positions (see Hay Stop Adjustment). This will reduce spillage due to hay “piling” up near the hay stops. A.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. STEP #1 - PROCESSING MATERIALS The hydrostatic drive is sized to accommodate most beef and dairy rations. Situations that my “overload” the hydro and cause it to stall are: A. A mixer that is overloaded beyond recommended mixing capacity B. Trying to start a loaded machine with cold system oil C.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. STEP #2 - MIXING MATERIALS The Vertical-Maxx is designed to mix a wide variety of feedstuffs efficiently and quickly. After the long stem forages are coarsely cut in the processing step, other materials such as silage, grains, haylage, and commodities can be added and mixed.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. STEP #3 - UNLOADING Try to unload the mixed ration within a short time after mixing. A fully loaded mixer which is bounced over rough terrain or allowed to settle will require more horsepower during start-up. 1. Lower slide tray or lower and start the discharge chute. 2. Start the mixer and partially open the door.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. KNIFE ADJUSTMENT The Vertical Maxx Mixer is designed and intended for processing and mixing rations that include long stem forages. In most cases, the knives that come standard on the mixer are placed to work well in most rations. However, some rations may require adding or removing knives to obtain the desired result.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. HAY STOP ADJUSTMENT Do not adjust the Hay Stops while the mixer is running. Moving feed inside the mixer can make the Hay Stop move suddenly causing injury to the person making the adjustment. Never operate the mixer without the Hay Stop Lock Bolt installed.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. Do not adjust the Hay Stops while the mixer is running. Moving feed inside the mixer can make the Hay Stop move suddenly causing injury to the person adjusting it. HAY STOP ADJUSTMENT The mixer is equipped with two adjustable “Hay Stops”, one located at the right front and the other at the left rear of the mixer.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC SCALES Kuhn Knight Inc. offers a range of scale heads with the most popular features to display accurate ration weight while loading. Refer to the scale manufactures operator manual for operation and maintenance. EXTRA KNIVES Extra short and long knives are available for certain models.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS Always stop mixer, shut off the truck’s engine and remove the ignition key before servicing, repairing 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.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MAINTENANCE Always stop mixer, shut off the truck’s engine and remove the ignition key before servicing, repairing 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.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MAINTENANCE Always stop mixer, shut off the truck’s engine and remove the ignition key before servicing, repairing 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.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MAINTENANCE Always stop mixer, shut off tractor engine and remove the PTO driveline before servicing, repairing 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.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 MAINTENANCE Always stop mixer, shut off tractor engine and remove the PTO driveline before servicing, repairing 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.
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SPECIFICATIONS - 5144, 5156 AND 5168 MODEL 5144 5156 5168 164 164 176 176 220 220 124 130 98 101 139 145 98 101 120 126 100 120 440 495 560 630 680 760 2 66” 36 1/2” 5/8” 3 2 86” 36 1/2” 5/8” 4 2 86” 36 1/2” 5/8” 4 straight-drive 540 RPM shear-bolt split-drive 1,000 RPM torque-disconnect split-drive 1,000 RPM torque-disconnect 1/2” 1/4” 36”x 39” 4-Point 5/8” 1/4” 36”x 39” 4-Point 5/8” 1/4” 42”x 39” 4-Point DIMENSIONS A - Overall Length B - Mixing Chamber Len
5100TK OPR 6270US R060106 SPECIFICATIONS - 5173, 5185 AND 51100 MODEL 5173 5185 51100 243 220 313 231 316 237 120 126 100 120 12 48 112 129 135 100 120 12 48 112 141 147 100 120 12 48 112 738 845 15,250 858 971 18,290 1009 1125 18,790 2 91” 28 / 41 5” 5/8" 3/4" 4/2 2 91” 28 / 41 5” 5/8" 3/4" 4/5 2 91” 28 / 41 5” 5/8" 3/4" 5/5 3-1/2” 3” Yes 1000 RPM 3-1/2” 3” Yes 1000 RPM 3-1/2” 3” Yes 1000 RPM torque-disconnect torque-disconnect torque-disconnect 3/4" 1/4" 48” x 40” 3 - point 3/4" 1
