17 MIXER OPERATION General ........................................................ 18 Safety .......................................................... 18 Mixing Time ................................................. 18 Materials not requiring processing ................ 19 Materials requiring processing ...................... 19 Limitations ................................................... 20 Loading and Mixing Sequence...................... 20 Fill level ....................................

Always clean zerks before using grease gun. Pump the grease in slowly until a slight bead forms around the bearing seals. Once a month check lines and connections on grease banks for leaks. Before operating a new mixer, the roller chains should be liberally lubricated and then the unit operated under a no-load condition. This break-in period will allow the roller chains to be thoroughly lubricated and thus minimize heat-up during operation. The large drive enclosure is designed to be used as an

2. Be sure all shields are properly in place. 3. Check for and remove any foreign objects in the mixer hopper and discharge opening. 4. Check to see that drain plugs are installed and that the door is closed. 5. Be sure no one is inside the mixer. 6. Test run the mixer. a. Make sure mixer is empty, then start the mixer. b. Run for at least five minutes. c. Raise and lower the door several times. d. Turn off mixer and lock out power. e. Check the mixer drive components to be sure they are not abn

DANGER: NEVER ATTEMPT TO RELEASE JAMMED MATERIALS OR CLEAN MATERIALS from any area of the mixer or discharge chute without stopping mixer and locking out the power first. Moving parts can be hidden by materials, and stopped parts can start unexpectedly, causing severe injury. Always stop mixer and lock out power before attempting to remove jammed material or clean. Be aware that the spring-loaded reel arms can spring back unexpectedly, causing injury. DANGER: DO NOT ALLOW OPERATION of this unit

Use a straight edge to verify the alignment of the sprockets. Inspect sprockets and chains. Replace if excessively worn. PROBLEM: FEED IS SEPARATING AS IT DISCHARGES FROM THE MIXER DOOR CAUSE SOLUTION DOOR IS OPEN LESS THAN HALF WAY Hay mixed in the load will separate from the grain if the discharge door is not open at least half way. Additional flow control plates may be required. 3000STOPR005810R082503 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM: OIL LEAKING AROUND THE EDGES OF THE OIL BATH CAUSE SOLUTION INSPEC

HAY PREPARATION Always use cured dry hay. Tough hay can cause wrapping, binding and damage to mixer and can adversely effect the mixing performance. The following are some examples that contribute to tough hay conditions: High moisture content, High grass content, High density bales, Outdoor storage, Use of hay preservatives and Excessive stem length. Preparing small square bales-remove twine or wires while on the ground. Put bales into loader bucket lengthwise so that they will fall onto the HA

3000STOPR005810R082503 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 driveline shields. 2. NEVER PUT ARMS OR FEET INSIDE unit or discharge door opening, nor climb on or in the mixer while it is running. NEVER a

It often helps to have the mixer running while adding the hay and to load the hay on the auger side. B) LOAD HAY With the mixer running proceed to load the hay on the hay pan. Load the slabs toward the front end of the hay pan, so the hay is not resting against the rear backstop. For best results, do not overload the hay pan and Allow time to process the hay in the HAY MAXX SYSTEM before adding more. Repeat until proper percentage of hay for ration is met (not to exceed 15%-20% hay by weight). 3

Replace any damaged or worn decal. Once any part of a decal becomes non-readable, it should be replaced. The part numbers for the decals are located in the lower RH corner of the decal, and listed in this manual on the following pages. Replacement decals may be ordered through your dealer or the address below. When replacing decals, be sure the surface area is clean and dry, peel the backing off the decal, and apply to the Mixer. Be sure to wipe with a clean cloth to rub out all air bubbles to a

The chain will form grooves in the tightener blocks. These grooves help to keep the chains in proper alignment, and the blocks need not be turned unless the roller portion of the chain has worn into the block. Roller Chains for wear, proper alignment and tension. Adjust or replace if necessary. Roller chain connector links which pass over polyethylene tightener blocks must have the legs of the cotter pins trailing to the direction of rotation. Safety Decals for readability. If any safety decals