Anderson SMARTMIX ST Series User manual

Mixer
SMARTMIX
404623
Operator's Manual
ORIGINAL NOTICE – 2019

SMARTMIX MAINTENANCE SUMMARY (SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 7 FOR MORE INFORMATIONS)
PLANETARY OIL CHANGE (FIRST 100 HOURS, THEN EVERY 2000 HOURS) 1- Set the machine at level. 2- Unscrew the breather to let the air in.
3- Remove any debris from the breather and clean it with a mild detergent. 4- Unscrew the drain plug and collect the oil in a container. 5- Apply new Teflon tape and put the drain plug back in. 6- Plug a well calibrated pump to the filling port and pump the exact
quantity of oil needed for your Smartmix. Refer to the table 1 on next page for quantity and type of oil corresponding to your mixer.
7- Wait one or two hours to let the oil level stabilize. At the end, oil must
around the minimum level in the tank.
8- You can countercheck the oil level by removing the inspection door on
the auger and by unscrewing de level plug. If the oil level is good, the oil will come out.
9- Add or remove oil to correct the level if required. PLANETARY GREASING (100 HOURS) : 1- Remove the inspection door 2- Locate the greasing port under the oil tank 3- Grease the planetary until grease comes out the overflow grease port.
GEARBOX OIL CHANGE (FIRST 100 HOURS, THEN EVERY 2000 HOURS) 1- Remove the drive shaft and protective guard in the front of the gearbox. 2- Unscrew the breather (1) and level plug (2) to let the air in.
3- Remove any debris from the breather and clean it with a mild detergent. 4- Unscrew the drain plug (3) and collect the oil in a container. 5- Apply new Teflon tape and put the drain plug back in. 6- Pour oil into the filling port (1) until it comes out the level plug (2)
PTO DRIVE SHAFT GREASING (50 HOURS)
1 CROSSES 50 HR 2 RING 50 HR
3* PROFILE 50 HR
4 CVJ GROUP 50 HR
DRAIN PLUG
GRAISING PORT
LEVEL PLUG
AUGER
INSPECTION DOOR
OVERFLOW GREASE PORT
BREATHER
FILLING PORT
2
3
D732
APROX 5L
(
1
,
3 US GAL.
)
C3AR
APROX 8,5L
(2,2 US GAL.)
A613R
APROX 9L
(2,4 US GAL.)
3
2
111
SECONDARY PTO TERNARY PTO QUATERNARY PTO
PRIMARY PTO
11
22
3*
4
*CAN BE EXTENDED TO 200 HOURS FOR SECONDARY/TERNARY/QUATERNARY PTO
2
2
3
SHEAR BOLT LOCATION
(SEE TABLE 1 FOR BOLT SPECIFICATIONS)
(AUGERS MUST BE RESYNCHRONIZED
FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATION BELOW)
AUGERS SYNCHRONISATION
TANK
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KNIVES MAINTENANCE (100 TO 1000 HOURS)
1- When the teeth begin to fade, permute bottom knives with top
knives (#1 with #10, #2 with #9, #3 with #8, #4 with #7, #5 with #6).
2- When the teeth are cleared on all knives, grind the teeth of the knives
to get sharp edge.
3- When the tungsten liner under knives start to disappear, return all
knife to have the tungsten liner on the top.
4- Replace all knives when the cut is no longer satisfactory
SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE (100 HOURS)
OTHER GREASING OPERATIONS (200 HOURS)
Table 1
MODEL PLANETARY
MODEL
PLANETARY OIL PTO DRIVE SHAFT SHEARBOLTS TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
OIL TYPE FOR PLANETARY:
ISO 220 SYNTHETIC INDUSTRIAL GEAR OIL (E.g. Castrol Isolube EP 220, Shell Omala S4 GX 220, Mobil SHC 630) GREASE TYPE : NLG1 TYPE 2 SYNTHETIC LITHIUM GREASE (E.g. Mobil SHC460, Shell GADUS S5 V100 2) OIL TYPE FOR POWER UNIT AND HYDRAULIC JACK : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (E.g. Dextron3)
LITERS US GAL. SECONDARY PT0 TERNARY PTO QUATERNARY PTO DESIGNATION PRESSURE WHEEL TORQUE
A280 PGA 1602 20,5 5,4
M10X60 CL 8.8 - - 15.0/55R17 26 PLY 7,1 bar (103 psi) 270 à 290 N m
A380 PGA 1602 20,5 5,4
M10X60 CL 8.8 15.0/55R17 26 PLY 7,1 bar (103 psi) 270 à 290 N m
A520 PGA 1602 20,5 5,4
M12X65 CL10.9 M10X60 CL 8.8 - 385/65R22.5 20 PLY 9 bar (130 psi) 270 à 290 N m
A700
PGA 1602 20,5 5,4
M12X65 CL10.9 M10X60 CL 8.8 - 275/70R22,5 double
445/45R19.5 (option) 9 bar (130 psi) 270 à 290 N m
PGA 1603 23 6,1
M10X60 CL 8.8** M10X60 CL 6.6 -
PGA 2103 24 6,3
M10X60 CL 8.8 M10X60 CL 6.6 -
A950
PGA 2102 22 5,8
M12X90 CL8.8 M14X70 CL8.8 M10X50 CL8.8
275/70R22,5 double
445/45R19.5 (option) 9 bar (130 psi) 350 à 380 N m
PGA 2103 24 6,3
AUTO. CLUTCH M10X60 CL 8.8 M8X60 CL 8.8
PGA 3002 T-301B
20
4,4
5,3 1,2 AUTO. CLUTCH M10X60 CL 8.8 M8X60 CL 8.8
A1230
PGA 2102 22 5,8
M12X90 CL8.8 M14X70 CL8.8 M10X50 CL8.8
275/70R22,5 double
445/45R19.5 (option) 9 bar (130 psi) 350 à 380 N m
PGA 2103 24 6,3
AUTO. CLUTCH M10X60 CL 8.8 M8X60 CL 8.8
PGA 3002 T-301B
20
4,4
5,3 1,2 AUTO. CLUTCH M10X60 CL 8.8 M8X60 CL 8.8
**M12X65 CL6.6 for models before 2019
#2
#7
#3
#9
#6
#5
#8
#4
#1
FLAT SIDE WITH TUNGSTEN
LINER
UPSIDE
CONVEYOR BEARINGS (NO MORE THAN ONE SHOT OF GREASE)
JACK
DIRECT DRIVE BEARINGS (NO MORE THAN ONE SHOT OF GREASE)
WALKING BEAM BUSHING (GREASE MUST BE APPLIED ON THE THREE GREASING PORTS. SEE BOTTOM VIEW ON RIGHT.)
GATE RAILS
ALL CYLINDER BUSHINGS
#10
WALKING BEAM BUSHING
BOTTOM VIEW
(SEE TABLE 1 FOR
WHEEL TORQUE
AND TIRES AIR
PRESSURE)
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Table of contents
How to reach us 5
Starting guidelines 7
Anderson limited warranty 9
About this manual 11
1 Introduction 13
1.1 Overview 14
1.2 Technical specifications 16
1.3 Optional parts 25
1.4 Machine identification 27
1.5 Safety and operating pictograms 28
2 Safety precautions 35
2.1 Basic safety guidelines 35
2.2 Safety tips for transport 38
2.3 Safety tips for hitching 40
2.4 Safety tips for maintenance and repairs 41
2.5 Safety tips for the PTO and drive shaft 43
2.6 Waste recovery 45
3 Getting started 47
3.1 Hitching to the tractor 47
3.2 Connecting the hydraulic and electrical systems 49
3.3 Connecting the drive shaft 54
3.4 Unhitching 56
3.5 Installing the SMARTControl remote 57
3.6 Testing the rotating parts 58
4 Adjustments 61
4.1 Adjusting the hitch position 61
4.2 Adjusting the jack height 62
4.3 Adjusting the cut size 64
4.4 Adjusting the hatch openings 65
4.5 Adjusting the horizontal conveyor offset 67

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4.6 Adjusting the conveyor speed 70
4.7 Adjusting the articulated support for the DG500 scale system 70
4.8 Adjusting the angle of the inclined conveyor (option) 71
4.9 Configuring the auger knives 72
5 Operation 75
5.1 Controls 75
5.2 Loading and mixing 79
5.3 Weighing 80
5.4 Distribution 81
5.5 Cleaning the magnetic extractor 81
5.6 Using the tridem axle 82
6 Troubleshooting 85
6.1 Common problems 85
6.2 Common problems with the control system 89
6.3 Replacing the shear bolts 90
7 Maintenance 97
7.1 Maintenance schedule 98
7.2 Greasing 102
7.3 Checking the tires 108
7.4 Checking the planetary oil level and changing the oil 109
7.5 Checking the gearbox oil level and changing the oil 112
7.6 Maintaining the oil tank breathers 114
7.7 Replacing the hydraulic pressure filter(SMART Control option) 114
7.8 Sharpening or replacing the knives 114
7.9 Adjusting or replacing the auger scrapers 116
7.10 Checking and adjusting the conveyor tension 118
7.11 Checking and adjusting the scrapers 120
7.12 Maintaining the jacks 121
7.13 Tightening torque 122
7.14 Cleaning 123
7.15 Storage 124

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How to reach us
When contacting us, please have the following information ready:
lThe product model and serial number;
lYour name, address and phone number;
lThe purchase date and invoice number;
lThe dealer’s name, address and phone number and the sales representative’s name;
lA detailed description of your problem.
Please always call your representative first. If your representative is absent or helping another
customer, our support team can provide immediate assistance. Anderson service department works
in partnership with your dealer. Together, we will ensure any problems you encounter are resolved
quickly and efficiently.
You can reach our service department at:
Address: ANDERSON GROUP
5125 De la Plaisance
Chesterville, QC
CANADA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.grpanderson.com

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Starting guidelines
Before starting your Anderson equipment, we strongly recommend that you:
lCarefully read and understand the contents of this manual
lFollow all safety guidelines
lFollow the start-up procedures
NOTE: This manual contains important information about
equipment maintenance and use. Please give it to the new
owner when selling or transferring it.

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Anderson limited warranty
lThe one-year warranty begins on the date the new equipment is sold to the customer.
lIf during the year following the purchase of a new equipment, your Anderson equipment fails
to function properly due to defective design, materials, manufacturing or assembly, our
company will repair your equipment free of charge.
lKeep your original invoice or a photocopy. Please refer to your invoice when ordering parts or
inquiring about your equipment's operating procedures or your warranty.
lAn authorized Anderson dealer must replace and/or repair equipment parts. This only applies
to parts and labour. All work must be preauthorized by the Anderson customer service
department.
lThe customer will be responsible for transporting the equipment to / from the authorized
dealer.
lThe dealer will describe the terms of this warranty to the customer before the retail sale and
will record the date of purchase, serial number and equipment description.
lTo have equipment repaired under warranty, the customer must advise the dealer of the
problem as soon as possible and request that the repairs be made according to the terms of
the applicable warranty.
lGiven that we are always seeking to improve our products, our company reserves the right to
modify our equipments, their characteristics and their parts at any time without prior notice or
obligation.
lIn no event will Anderson be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or injuries,
including but not limited to loss of profits, rental of substitute equipment, or other commercial
or personal loss or damages arising as a result of a fundamental breach or breach of a
fundamental term.
Notwithstanding the foregoing:
Warranty policies, procedures and provisions
summary
Purpose of warranty:
The fundamental responsibility of the warranty is to correct defects in material and workmanship of
the products sold by Anderson Group Inc. (hereafter called "Anderson"). This outline is intended to
help you understand Anderson’s warranty policies and ensure that you receive the best service
possible for your Anderson equipment.
lThe warranty is limited to 1 year (12 months). This specified period begins on the date the
new equipment is sold to the customer.

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lThe warranty is non-transferable in the event of resale unless the resale is through an
authorized Anderson dealer.
Warranty exemptions:
lYour warranty may be voided if Anderson determines that the equipment has been subjected
to bad treatment or negligence, inappropriate use, insufficient maintenance, improper
protection during storage or damage due to vandalism, bad weather, natural elements,
collision or an accident.
lThe warranty is void if your equipment has been modified in any way without Anderson's
express authorization.
lThe warranty does not cover towing expenses or service calls.
lNo warranty is extended to regular service items such as fluids, paint and tires.
lCertain parts, such as the Honda engine and battery, are covered under warranties from their
respective manufacturers. Details on these warranties can be obtained from your dealer.
lWarranty does not cover damage caused by harsh weather conditions or unstable ground
conditions. Such as frozen parts on the equipment or performance issues on inadequate
terrain.
lNo warranty is issued for performance issues, such as downtime and capacity issues.
No dealer warranty:
lExcept for conditions or warranties which may not be excluded by law, the selling dealer
makes no warranty of its own on any item warranted by Anderson unless it delivers to the
purchaser a separate written warranty document specifically warranting the item. The selling
dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Anderson or to
modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
Anderson’s responsibilities:
lIn the event that parts must be shipped from Anderson, freight will be paid by Anderson and
will be shipped by the most economical means to arrive in the shortest possible time. Air, Next
Day Air, Priority and other special shipment methods requested by the dealer will be at the
customer’s expense.

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About this manual
This technical manual will help you safely set up, maintain and operate your mixer.
This guide covers all SMARTMIX mixer models. Ensure that you consult the sections that apply to
your machine.
Disclaimer
The illustrations and information in this manual are accurate as of printing. Anderson Group reserves
the right to modify its machines without prior notice.
Conventions
“Danger!” messages identify information that
should be read to prevent serious or fatal injuries to
people and animals.
“Warning!” messages identify information that
should be read to prevent minor injuries to people
and animals or damage to the machine.
“Important” messages identify information that is
particularly important for the use and maintenance
of the machine.
NOTE: Notes provide additional information about the section
content.

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1 Introduction
Congratulations! You have just purchased an Anderson SMARTMIX mixer, which is a quality piece of
machinery specially designed for feeding herds.
The mixer:
lStores silage, supplements and all types of bales;
lMixes, and if necessary, cuts these different products;
lTransports the loaded products to the distribution area;
lDistributes the loaded products.

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1.1 Overview
The following figures show the main components of SMARTMIX mixers.
Figure 1 — Main Components of the SMARTMIX Mixer
Figure 2 — Main Components of the SMARTMIX Mixer (continued)

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Figure 3 — SMARTMIX Auger

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1.2 Technical specifications
NOTE: SMARTMIXST models are equipped with a side hatch, and
SMARTMIX FD models are equipped with a front horizontal
conveyor.
1.2.1 SMARTMIXST
Figure 4 — Dimensions: SMARTMIXST

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Table 1 — Dimensions: SMARTMIXST
A280ST A380ST A520ST A700ST
Length (A) 4.40m (14
ft. 7 in.)
4.80 m
(15 ft. 9
in.)
6.15 m
(20 ft. 2
in.)
7.32 m
(24 ft. 0
in.)
Height (B) 12.47 m (8
ft. 1 in.)
2.69 m (8
ft. 10 in.)
2.59 m (8
ft. 6 in.)
2.80 m (9
ft. 2 in.)
Width (C) No optional parts 2.29 m (7
ft. 6 in.)
2.67 m (8
ft. 9 in.)
2.59 m (8
ft. 6 in.)
2.68 m (8
ft. 9 in.)
Optional 0.9 m (3 ft.)
inclined conveyor in
transport mode
2.57 m (8
ft. 5 in.)
2.97 m (9
ft. 9 in.)
2.87 m (9
ft. 5 in.)
2.95 m (9
ft. 8 in.)
Optional 0.9 m (3 ft.)
inclined conveyor in
operation
3.00 m (9
ft. 10 in.)
3.32 m
(10 ft. 11
in.)
3.24 m
(10 ft. 7
in.)
3.31 m
(10 ft. 10
in.)
Optional 1.2 m (4 ft.)
inclined conveyor in
transport mode
2.60 m (8
ft. 6 in.)
2.97 m (9
ft. 9 in.)
2.87 m (9
ft. 5 in.)
2.95 m (9
ft. 8 in.)
Optional 1.2 m (4 ft.)
inclined conveyor in
operation
3.19 m (10
ft. 6 in.)
3.51 m
(11 ft. 6
in.)
3.42 m
(11 ft. 3
in.)
3.50 m
(11 ft. 6
in.)
Optional 1.5 m (5 ft.)
inclined conveyor in
transport mode
2.64 m (8
ft. 8 in.)
2.97 m (9
ft. 9 in.)
2.87 m (9
ft. 5 in.)
2.95 m (9
ft. 8 in.)
Optional 1.5 m (5 ft.)
inclined conveyor in
operation
3.50 m (11
ft. 6 in.)
3.81 m
(12 ft. 6
in.)
3.73 m
(12 ft. 3
in.)
3.81 m
(12 ft. 6
in.)
Width at wheels 2.17 m (7
ft. 1 in.)
2.06 m (6
ft. 9 in.)
2.46 m (8
ft. 1 in.)
2.46 m (8
ft. 1 in.)
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A280ST A380ST A520ST A700ST
Distance wheels /
top of inclined
conveyor(D)
Optional 0.9 m (3 ft.)
inclined conveyor
0.77 m (2
ft. 6 in.)
0.84 m (2
ft. 9 in.)
0.70 m (2
ft. 4 in.)
0.64 m (2
ft. 1 in.)
Optional 1.2 m (4 ft.)
inclined conveyor
0.97 m (3
ft. 2 in.)
1.02 m (3
ft. 4 in.)
0.89 m (2
ft. 11 in.)
0.83 m (2
ft. 8 in.)
Optional 1.5 m (5 ft.)
inclined conveyor
1.26 m (4
ft. 2 in.)
1.33 m (4
ft. 4 in.)
1.20 m (3
ft. 11 in.)
1.13 m (3
ft. 9 in.)
Distribution height
(E)
Optional 0.9 m (3 ft.)
inclined conveyor
1.05 m (3
ft. 5 in.)
1.04 m (3
ft. 5 in.)
1.13 m (3
ft. 9 in.)
1.40 m (4
ft. 7 in.)
Optional 1.2 m (4 ft.)
inclined conveyor
1.22 m (4
ft. 0 in.)
1.21 m (4
ft. 0 in.)
1.29 m (4
ft. 3 in.)
1.57 m (5
ft. 2 in.)
Optional 1.5 m (5 ft.)
inclined conveyor
1.48 m (4
ft. 10 in.)
1.48 m (4
ft. 10 in.)
1.56 m (5
ft. 1 in.)
1.84 m (6
ft. 0 in.)
Table 2 — General Specifications: SMARTMIXST
A280ST A380ST A520ST A700ST
Mixing
chamber
capacity
No capa-
city exten-
sion
8 m 3(282
ft.3)
10.8 m3(380
ft.3)
14.7 m3(520 ft.3) 19.7 m3(695 ft.3)
Optional
15 cm (6
in.) capa-
city exten-
sion
8.8 m3(310
ft.3)
11.8 m3(416
ft.3)
16 m3(568 ft.3) 21.6 m3(762 ft.3)
Optional
30 cm (12
in.) capa-
city exten-
sion
9.5 m3(338
ft.3)
12.8 m3(453
ft.3)
17.5 m3(617 ft.3) 23.5 m3(829 ft.3)
Optional
45 cm (18
in.) capa-
city exten-
sion
10.4 m 3
(367 ft.3)
13.8 m3(490
ft.3)
18.8 m3(666 ft.3) 25.4 m3(897 ft.3)
PTO speed 540 or 1,000 rpm