Abbey Machinery VF1500T Guide

Vertical Auger
TUB FEEDER
All Models

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Abbey Tub Feeder P.D.I Chart
This Dealer pre-delivery inspection chart is to be completed and signed by the dealer or their representative
before the machine is supplied to the customer.
Model______________________Date_________________Serial No_____________________
Tick box below after item is checked.
All Models
Check all hydraulic connections.
Check opening and closing of the door and conveyor operation.
Check all gearbox Oil Levels.
Check wheel studs are torqued correctly, axle bolts and check function of hand brake.
Check play on wheel bearings by rocking the wheels and check tyre pressures (refer to page 7).
Check bolt on hitch bolts after adjusting the hitch to level the machine.
Check all lighting is working correctly.
Check all safety guarding and devices are fitted, and in good working order.
Check all lubrication points and grease.
Check that knifes are fitted securely, KEEP CLEAR OF SHARP EDGES
Check and ensure the right PTO shaft is cut to the correct length (recommended shear-bolt should be
fitted.)
Visually check the driveline and check the conveyor chain tension
Check machine running and vertical auger is rotating smoothly.
Check electronic weighing system is weighing correct weight and customer understands how to work
it.
Check the machine overall visually and that a copy of the instruction manual is being supplied to the
customer with the machine.
Sign below after working through the above check list, and log on to www.abbeymachinery.com dealer
section to register this machine.
N.B. Machine must be registered for warranty purposes.
Signature:_________________________________

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS
Section No.
Page No.
1.0
The function of the Tub Feeder.
4
2.0
Abbey Tub Feeder Safety warning.
5
3.0
Abbey Tub Feeder setting up for use.
7
4.0
Abbey Tub Feeder operating instructions.
11
5.0
Tub Feeder care and maintenance.
14
5.1
Pre Season Abbey Tub Feeder Maintenance.
23
6.0
Replacement Parts.
24
7.0
Warranty.
53
***IMPORTANT NOTE ***
1. Drawings in this manual are not to scale.
2. While every care is taken to ensure that all information in this manual is correct, the
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions therein.
3. When ordering parts ensure you have the correct reference number and also the serial
number of the Tub Feeder.

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MODEL No
Suggested Max
Load Weights
tonnes
TUB FEEDER
SINGLE AUGER MODELS
VF 850
3
VF 950 /VF1000
3.5
VF 1050
4
VF 1250
4.5
VF 1450
4.8
TWIN AUGER MODELS
VF 1500 TWIN
5
VF 1650
6.2
VF 1850
7.2
VF 2100
8.2
VF 2250
9.4
VF 2450
10.2
VF 2650
11
VF 2850
11.8
The above are the recommended max Load weights not to be
exceeded by feeder operators. In many applications these
weights will not be achieved particularly if the feeder is used to
process High dry matter feedstuffs.
The raised top retaining ring offered on feeder models is
intended as an overflow ring for use with high dry matter
material. The raised top retaining ring is not intended and must
not be used to increase machine capacity above the max Load
weights stated.

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The Range of Abbey Diet Feeders includes
100 CD, 145 GD
The Range of Abbey Vertical Augur Tub Feeders includes
VF Single 750, 800, 1000, 1050, 1250, 1450,
VF Twin 1500, 1650, 1850. 2050. 2250, 2450, 2650, 2850
6.0 THE FUNCTION OF THE TUB FEEDER
The Abbey Tub Feeder is a trailed machine which is capable of independently mixing, transporting and feeding
set weights of ingredients to make a complete diet for cattle. It could be also used as a processing unit to
produce rations for other animals (i.e. pigs, sheep, or poultry). The Tub Feeder has been solely designed for
agricultural use, but may in certain circumstances be used to produce mixed rations for other purposes (it
must be noted that the standard Abbey Tub Feeder (unladen) has not been designed to travel at speeds over
25km/h).
The principle of the standard Abbey Tub Feeder is to be loaded with set weights of ingredients which are
mixed as they are loaded into the machine. The Abbey Tub Feeder uses a central vertical auger to chop and
mix the material with the door of the machine closed, and to feed out the material with the door of the
machine open. The ingredients are weighed by the feeder weighing system as they are loaded and unloaded. A
range of functions on the digital scales allows a number of formulae for each ration to be stored.
The feeder can be fitted with one of three systems for feeding out the ration. The standard system is a
conveyor used to transfer the ration to the feed passage. The second optional system is an elevator, and is
used to feed the material into walled troughs or over barriers. The elevator’s height can also be controlled
from the tractor cab and can be set to suit the operator’s needs. The third optional system allows the machine
to be used in blind passages by feeding out through two rear doors. The Abbey Tub Feeder was solely built for
this function and should be operated within the limit of the instruction manual. The above descriptions of the
functions of each Tub Feeder, are provided to show how each Tub Feeder can be used. Further detail on the
Tub Feeder and their variations can be found on the relevant leaflets.
* IMPORTANT *
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING THIS MACHINE
* The entire manual must be read and understood before operating
this machine, If there is confusion about the safe operation
of any part of the machine, contact your dealer
before operating it.