AG AG Mini User manual

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Instruction Manual
Product Manual & Specifications
AG Dispenser models
AG Mini
Garnett Farms Engineering Limited
Hales Pasture Farm, Allostock, Nr. Knutsford,
Cheshire, WA16 9LT
England, UK
Tel: [phone]
Website : www.ag-products.co.uk Email : [email protected]

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
EEC Directives and British Standards
To effect the correct application of the safety requirements stated in the EEC Directives
and the British Standards, the following standards and/ or technical specification have
been used.
BS EN ISO 4254-1:2005 –Agricultural machinery –Safety and General
Requirements.
BS EN 292-1:1991 –Safety of machinery and Basic concepts and general
principles for design –Basic terminology, methodology.
BS EN 292-2:1991 –Safety of machinery –Basic concepts, general principles
for design –Technical principles and specifications.
BS EN 294:1992 –Safety of machinery –Safety distances to prevent danger
zones being reached by the upper limbs.
BS 5401:1990 –Guide to information content and presentation of operators’
manuals provided for tractors and machinery for agricultural and forestry.
Serial number________________
Date_________
Issue no 2, 11/04/2010
Part no - 1071

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AG Mini
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST, TO BE COMPLETED BY THE MANUFACTURER
AND THE DEALER MANUFACTURER P-D-I
1
Control on/off switch rear cover fitted
2
Signs and safety stickers labelled.
3
Overall machine free from oil, rust and in clean condition
4
Machined groove for wheel retaining cir-clip
5
Agitator shaft shoulder
6
Agitator motor screws tight
7
Agitator correct clearance to bottom and sides of drum
8
Drum fitting guides to main frame
9
EVA foam on upper handle
10
40 A relay on motor circuits
11
4 gussets on main frame
12
All nuts and bolts checked before packing
13
Serial plate holes on drum and serial plate fitted
14
Motor has matching serial number to serial number on serial plate
15
Shutter fitted with rubber washer underneath double nut
16
Shutter stay system
17
Shutter not in contact with drum
18
Position 1 –off
19
Position 2 –machine on
20
Position 3 –off
21
Operating noise level minimal (no load)
22
Charger female socket wiring polarity checked (+ve centre)
23
Charging system operates correctly, page 6 + 7
24
Agitator, handle inserts, wheels, cir-clip+ washer & hub caps packed
Manufacturer P-D-I
Date________________________________
IMPORTANT
This manual list should be used in conjunction with the operator’s
manual. Before starting, removing any parts packed, read the
Operators manual.

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DELIVERY INSPECTION (Dealer)
1
Machine delivered without transport damage
2
Ensure all pictograms are in place
3
Machine delivered as per specification by the dealer c/w manual
PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION (Dealer)
1
Check wheels are fitted correctly
2
Ensure machine operates correctly
3
Ensue the circuit control box works correctly on the main handle
4
Ensure the handles are fitted correctly and are in the lowest position
5
Ensure all guards are all fitted and secure
6
Run machine and check for smooth operation
7
Ensure the charging circuit operates correctly, as illustrated on pages 6 + 7
8
Ensure the charging plug and socket fit correctly
9
Ensure the green light illuminates, illustrating ‘Soft start’
10
Ensure the red light illuminates to show full charging
11
Instruct the operator on using the machine and the charging cycle
12
Endure the operator fully understands the charging cycle
This machine must not be released for delivery until the inspector has performed the pre-delivery
inspection in accordance with the above requirements.
Dealer branch _____________________________________
Dealer P-D-I inspector _____________________________________
AG thanks you for the purchase and we wish you a safe and productive use of this machine.

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Safety rules and pictogram / label identification
Wherever possible, warning pictograms (labels with no words), or warning labels
are used on the machine near the area of danger and / or in the product manual
near the relevant instructions.
Pictogram to indicate ‘read electronic safety’
from users manual.
Ensure that safety goggles are worn during use of
AG MINI.
Pictogram to indicate ‘Caution – Rotating
mechanism- Do not put limbs inside mechanism’
Pictogram to indicate, ‘ALERT WARNING’.
Pictogram to indicate ‘read product manual’

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1. Always comply with safety rules as set out in the pictograms, and detailed
in this product manual.
2. No bystanders allowed in the working area.
3. Whatever the type of maintenance that needs to be done on the AG Mini,
the Battery must be disconnected.
4. Only the operator must operate the AG Mini and must remain in control
during the complete working cycle.
5. Do not attempt to use the AG MINI if any of the Safety guards have been
removed, are damaged or missing.
Identification of the machine
The AG MINI is identified by the Serial Plate, showing –Product, Year of
Manufacture, Serial number and weight.
Ensure that a dust mask is worn during operation
of the AG MINI.
Pictogram to indicate keep clear of the conveyer,
product been thrown
Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd.
ClayBank Farm, Allostock, Knutsford, Cheshire,
WA16 9NE, England, UK
Tel [phone] Website www.ag-products.co.uk
Fax [phone] Email [e-mail]
Year 2009 Dry Weight 33 kgs
Serial No. Capacity 95 ltrs
m3
Voltage 12 DC Charge 12 AH
Pressure Bars Volume LPM
Product AG Mini
CPSMI 9999

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SPECIFICATION
Assembly of the AG Mini
! Practice workshop safety at all times!
! IMPORTANT –DISCONNECT BATTERY BEFORE ASSEMBLY OF
AG MINI!
1) –Ensure the AG MINI is placed on the ground in a stable position.
2) –Ensure all guards are fitted correctly before use.
Place the wheel onto the base frame of
the machine and then secure by placing
the washer and external Cir clip in the
order shown. (Fig.1)
Finally fit the wheel cap to ensure the
bearings are kept free from foreign
materials.
FIG.1
FIG.2
Insert handle bar connecting rods
ensuring that the solid end goes towards
the bass of the bin.
Fit the handle to the main body and
fasten using the nuts and bolts provided.

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Charging the AG Mini
Read charger manual provided in the charger box.
Never charge when switch is in any position other than position 1.
Never charge the AG MINI with any other charger than the unit supplied.
Never leave the battery flat, always charge battery after use.
No damage will occur when left on “float charge” i.e. green light.
Damage may occur very quickly if left flat.
FIG.3
1) –Ensure switch is in position 1.
2) –The AG Mini will now require a
complete charge before use. Plug in
Male jack plug into female. (FIG.3)
3) –The red light should now
illuminate on the charger.
4) –When the green light illuminates
the battery is fully charged and will
continue to “float charge”
5) –The AG Mini can be left on float
charge continuously.
Position 1 –OFF
Position 2 –Mini ON
Position 3 - OFF

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General instructions for the 3 stage battery charger
1) Plug the charger in and switch on.
2) During start up the charger will determine battery status and depending on the
result will switch to either BULK charge mode (red indicator ON) or FLOAT
charge node (green indicator ON) NOTE, when the charger enters float charge
mode the battery is 100% fully charged.
3) If neither of the indicators illuminate then unplug the charger , check the fuse in
the plug, replace if necessary, plug back in and switch ON.
Operation
First stage–constant current mode. Visual indication: RED LIGHT ON, GREEN
LIGHT OFF.
Second stage–constant voltage mode. Visual indication: As above.
Third stage–float charge mode. The battery will be maintained 100% charged. Visual
indication: GREEN LED ON, RED LED OFF.
Note, On power up the charger will appear to be in “float” mode for a short
period of time. This is to complete all checks as described in the feature “soft
start”.
Features
“Soft start” – On power up the system will enter a “soft start” mode. This facility
checks for possible faults i.e. reverse battery connection, short circuit etc, before
offering maximum charge current.
“Reverse polarity protection” – Prevents damage to the charger if the battery is
accidentally connected in reverse, visual indication is by a continuous flashing red
indicator.
LED Protocol
Charger status
LED status
Bilk charge mode
Red –static –ON
Float charge mode(charge complete)
Green –static ON
Battery reversal detected
Red –flashing
High temperature detected
Red + green flashing simultaneously
Short circuit
Red + green flashing alternatively
Open circuit
Red + green static simultaneously

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OPERATION
Operation and safe use of the AG MINI
! !
The AG MINI has been designed to bed cubicles with ease and speed, following are
some simple guidelines in this booklet will ensure the AG machine is reliable and
satisfactory.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE MACHINE.
DO NOT USE ANY MATERIAL IN THE MACHINE OTHER THAN SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
DO NOT ALLOW STONES OR ROCKS ENTER THE MACHINE WHEN FILLING.
NO BYSTANDERS ALLOWED IN THE WORKING AREA.
ONLY THE OPERATOR MUST OPERATE THE AG MINI.
NEVER LEAVE THE MATERIAL YOU ARE SPREADING INSIDE THE MINI WHEN
NOT IN USE.
NEVER USE THE MINI TO CARRY ANY ADDITIONAL OBJECTS
ALWAYS CLEAR THE MATERIAL OUT OF THE BARREL AFTER USE.
NEVER USE DAMP OR WET MATERIALS.
IMPORTANT: SAFETY FIRST: Before loading the
machine, ensure it is correctly constructed and all guards
are in place and secured. DO NOT operate the machine
with bystanders present.
! DO NOT PULL THE AG MINI OVER STEPS!

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BREAKER FUNCTIONS;-
-RIGHT HAND BUTON =
BATTERY BREAKER
-LEFT HAND BUTTON =
MOTOR BREAKER
Correct use of application lever
Circuit breakers
! !
FIG. 4
Before filling and operating the
AG MINI put the application lever
(shown by the arrow) in the closed
position. Then alter the lever to the
position that suits the application
amount. Ensure machine is
switched off before adjusting.
IMPORTANT: Machine blockage: In the unlikely event of machine
blockage. ALWAYS ensure the AG MINI is switched off and the
battery is disconnected. Never attempt to clear blockages by hand;
always use a tool of some kind.
DISCONNECT
BATTERY
TERMINALS
BEFORE
MAINTANCE,
SHOWN BY THE
ARROWS!!!!!!!!!
FIG 5

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Varying distance of application
It is also possible to alter the distance the material is distributed. This is
shown in figure 6.
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
- Clean the machine thoroughly
- Leave fully charged
- Light coating of oil
PLEASE STORE UNDERCOVER!
DO NOT FILL AND LEAVE OVER NIGHT!
Moving distribution bolt (A) from its standard factory setting as shown in Fig 6 will increase
or decrease the distance the product will be thrown from the dispenser into the cubicle.
A
FIG 6
Moving the distribution
bolt in this direction
will increase the
distance the product is
thrown.
Moving the distribution
bolt in this direction
will decrease the
distance the product is
thrown.

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Removal of drum
When servicing the AG MINI, the following steps may wish to be followed. These steps,
if followed, will ensure that the AG MINI is running to its full potential.
DICONNECT BATTERY TERMINALS!!!!
FIG.7
Remove the agitator plate, by simply
pulling the plate off the shaft.
Remove the five nuts and bolts
positioned around the perimeter of the
drum. This will then free away the drum
from the base.
FIG.8

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Clearance on distributing vane
FIG.9
Ensure a clearance gap of 3 mm
between the distributor arm and the
base of the machine shown in Fig 9
(A).
Also ensure there is a gap of 5 mm
between the distributor arm and the
top plate shown in Fig 9(B).
FIG.10
Ensure that the distribution
flexible arms are connected on
the left hand side of the metal
frame of the distribution arms.
(Shown on FIG 10)
A
B

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Motor removal
To remove the flicker vane you need
to first remove the bin as shown on
page 8.
Then taking a punch and hammer you
need to remove the roll pin as shown
in fig 11
Once the roll pin is removed the vane
will pull off as shown in fig 12
For removal of the gear box you need
to remove the three 8mm nuts and
bolts as shown in fig 13
Fig 11
Fig 12
Fig 13

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PARTS LIST
AG Mini parts

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AG Mini electrical drawings

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Machine
ITEM
NO.
QUANTITY
REQURIED
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
MINI 1 1 MC1-4 APETURE PLATE
MINI 2 1 MC3-01-1 M6 NUT
MINI 3 1 MC1-02-1 BASE
MINI 4 2 MC3-06-1 WHEEL CAP
MINI 5 2 MC3-06-2 WHEEL CIR CLIP
MINI 6 2 MC3-06-3 WHEEL WASHER
MINI 7 2 MC3-06-4 WHEEL
MINI 8 2 MC3-02-02 SPACER
MINI 9 2 MC3-01-5 M8* 60mm BOLT
MINI 10 2 MC3-01-6 M8 NUT
MINI 11 1 MC1-07-1 MOTOR PM50/63-GB4 50:1 C/W CAM ASSEMBLY
MINI 12 1 MC1-07-4 BRAKE
MINI 13 1 MC1-07-2 CAP
MINI 14 3 MC3-01-1 M6 NUT
MINI 15 3 MC3-02-02 SPACER
MINI 16 3 MC3-01-7 M6 * 70mm BOLT
MINI 17 1 MC1-08 N/A
MINI 18 1 MC1-10 BATTERY NP 1212
MINI 19 2 MC3-01-5 M8 * 60mm BOLT
MINI 20 1 MC1-05-1 HANDLES
MINI 21 1 MC3-04-5 CAM SWITCH ASSEMBLY
MINI 22 1 MC3-04-8 CHARGER PORT
MINI 23 2 MC3-01-3 M4* 10mm SCREW
MINI 24 1 MC3-04-9 SWITCH GEAR COVER
MINI 25 1 MC3-02-1 GROMMIT
MINI 26 2 MC3-01-6 M8 NUT
MINI 27 1 MC1-03-1 PU SHAFT
MINI 28 1 MC1-03-3 ROLL PIN 8mm
MINI 29 3 MC1-03-2 PU STRIP
MINI 30 3 MC1-11 M6 * 60mm BOLT
MINI 31 3 MC3-01-1 M6 NUT
MINI 32 1 MC3-04-7 CHARGER YCB4A12
MINI 33 1 MC1-09-1 AGITATOR
MINI 34 1 MC1-01 DRUM
MINI 35 1 MC1-08 CAM ASSEMBLY BOXC/W ITEMS 25,36,37,38,39
MINI 36 1 MC3-04-6 RELAY (40 ampere)
MINI 37 1 MC3-04-1 TERMINAL BLOCK
MINI 38 1 MC3-04-4 CHARGER BREAKER (5 ampere)
MINI 39 1 MC3-04-3 CIRCUIT BREAKER MOTOR/AGITATOR (40 ampere)
MINI 1 MC3-05-4 MACHINE MANUAL
Garnett Farms Engineering Limited
ClayBank Farm, Allostock, Nr Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9NE Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]