Kemper 345plus - Adjusting Gear Selection with Multi-Speed Drive for CLAAS Forage Harvesters

Operating the Rotary Harvesting Unit
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Cutterhead with 24 Knives (Types 494, 497, and 498)
Two-speed gear box (II) for short length of cut (option)
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I—Length of cut, number of knives
II—Rotary harvesting unit drive
III—Gathering drum speed
2x12 knives 2x6 knives
Speed
rpm
4 mm (0.16 in.) ,8 mm (0.31 in.)
2 41
,5 mm (0.20 in.) ,10 mm (0.39 in.)
2 41
6 mm (0.24 in.) ,12 mm (0.47 in.)
2 41
,7 mm (0.28 in.) ,14 mm (0.55 in.)
2 41
,8 mm (0.31 in.) ,16 mm (0.62 in.)
1 51
,9 mm (0.35 in.) ,18 mm (0.71 in.)
1 51
,10 mm (0.39 in.) ,20 mm (0.79 in.)
1 51
,11 mm (0.43 in.) ,22 mm (0.87 in.)
1 51
Adjusting Gear Selection with Multi-Speed
Drive for CLAAS Forage Harvesters
The multi-speed drive for CLAAS forage harvesters has
4 speeds.
The first 2 speeds are selected by turning nut (B) on the
outside of the drive.
The entire multi-speed drive can be rotated so that 2 more
speeds (A) can be selected.
With the drive in the position shown, the first and second
speeds can be selected.
A—Drive Position for First and
Second Speeds
B—Nut (Second Speed
Engaged)
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