Roto-Mix 1105H Guide

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1105H - 1355H - 1505H
TRUCK VERTICAL FEED MIXER
OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
ROTO-MIX LLC
P.O. BOX 1724
2205 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
[phone]
© ROTO-MIX LLC 2006
441933 02/2020 SERIAL NUMBER_________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................4
WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................5
SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY ........................................................6
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS ...........................................................................7
SAFETY .............................................................................................................. 8-18
OPERATION.........................................................................................................19
LUBRICATION .................................................................................................. 20-21
TROUBLE SHOOTING.........................................................................................22
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 23-25
REPAIR PARTS CONTENTS PAGE....................................................................27

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Vertical Mixer from ROTO-MIX. With proper
operation and preventative maintenance it will last for years.
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates important safety messages in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY and carefully
read the message that follows.
NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL COVERS, SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. KEEP
HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
Some covers and guards have been removed for illustrative/photographic
purposes only in this manual. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition.
Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior
to use.
The Guarantee appears in the front of this book along with the Registration and Inspection
Certificate.
For information on ordering repair parts, refer to the Repair Parts section at the back of this book.
The serial number plate is located on the drivers side lower front of the main frame. This number
should be recorded on the Registration and Inspection Certificate for your reference and for proper
identification of your spreader by ROTO-MIX.
You are urged to study this manual and follow the instructions carefully. Your efforts will be repaid
in better operation and service as well as a savings in time and repair expense.
Failure to read this manual and understand the safe operation of the mixer could lead to serious
injury.
If you do not understand the instructions in this manual contact either your dealer or ROTO-MIX at
Dodge City, Kansas 67801.
This supersedes all previous published instructions.
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ROTO-MIX LLC warrants to the original purchaser all products manufactured by it to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service.
ROTO-MIX’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, as the company may elect, free of
charge and without charge for installation, at the place of business of a dealer or distributor authorized to handle the
equipment covered by this warranty or at a ROTO-MIX facility, any parts that prove, in the company’s judgment, to be
defective in material or workmanship within one (1) year after delivery to the original purchaser, and still owned by
the original purchaser. This warranty shall in no way make ROTO-MIX liable to anyone for personal injuries or
damages, loss of time, or expense of any kind either direct or indirect resulting from part failure or defect. This
warranty is subject to acts of God, fire and existing conditions of supply and demand, or production, or ability or
inability to deliver, or for any other valid reason beyond the reasonable control of ROTO-MIX, to obtain materials,
manufactured replacement parts, or make delivery thereof. No distributor, dealer, agent, or ROTO-MIX employee
(other than the CEO or President in writing) is authorized to extend any other or further express or implied warranty
or incur any additional obligation on ROTO-MIX’s behalf in connection with the sale of this product.
If ROTO─MIX, or its duly authorized representative, shall find that such returned part or parts are defective and such
defects, or defect, are included in and covered by said warranty, then such defective part or parts shall promptly be
replaced without charge to the purchaser, F.O.B. the ROTO─MIX plant.
Product Registration - It is a condition of this warranty that the original purchaser must fill out the warranty card
furnished by ROTO-MIX and that it be returned to ROTO-MIX within 10 days of purchase and be recorded in ROTO-
MIX’s owner file for this warranty to be valid. In the event an owner’s card is not on file at the ROTO-MIX office, the
warranty period will extend only from date equipment was picked up or shipped from the ROTO-MIX plant.
Maintenance - It is the customer’s responsibility to maintain their equipment in accordance with the instructions
provided in the Operator’s Manual. ROTO-MIX recommends that you keep records and receipts; you may be asked
to prove that maintenance instructions have been followed.
Operation –It is the customer’s responsibility to operate the equipment only for the purpose for which it was
designed and in accordance with all safety and operational recommendations contained in the Operators Manual. If a
defect in materials or workmanship occurs, it is the customer’s responsibility to cease operating the equipment until
authorized repairs are made. Damage, which occurs from continued operation, may not be covered by this
warranty.
-Improper operation
-Natural calamities
-Unauthorized modifications
-Unauthorized repairs
-Use of Non ROTO-MIX parts
-Neglected maintenance
-The use of PTO Shaft Adaptors
-Usage contrary to the intended
purpose of the product
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This Warranty does not cover replacement of Wear or Maintenance Items including, but not limited to.
This Warranty does not cover:
-Pickup and delivery of the equipment
-Service Calls or Travel Time to and from sites
-Rental of replacement equipment during repair period
-Products that have been declared a total loss and subsequently salvaged
-Overtime labor charges
-ROTO-MIX is not responsible and will not be liable for damage caused to persons or property, commercial loss, loss
of time or production, loss of use by reason of the installation or use of ROTO-MIX products or their mechanical
failure.
Right to Make Changes
ROTO-MIX reserves the right to make any changes to a ROTO-MIX product at any time without incurring any
obligation with respect to any product previously ordered, sold or shipped, with or without notice.
Parts Warranty
ROTO-MIX warranties replacement parts against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 90 days or the
remainder of the product warranty, whichever is longer. Remedy for defective replacement parts for units that are
beyond the original product warranty, will be limited to replacement of the failed part. Failures that are due to
-Lubricants
-Filters
-Hoses
-Tires
-Augers
-Wipers
-Chains
-Idlers
-Batteries
SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY
DIGI-STAR SCALE SYSTEMS
Digi-Star, LLC warrants for a period of one year from date of installation, to correct by repair or replacement, at
Digi-Star’s option, any defect in material or workmanship in any part of this product. In the event of replacement,
Digi-Star’s sole obligation shall be to provide replacement products or parts. F.O.B. Digi-Star, LLC, W5527 Hwy
106, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 USA.
WEIGH-TRONIX SCALE SYSTEMS
WEIGH-TRONIX warrants for a period of one year from date of installation, to correct by repair or replacement, at
Weigh-Tronix’s option, any defect in material or workmanship in any part of this product. In the event of
replacement, Weigh-Tronix’s sole obligation shall be to provide replacement products or parts. F.O.B. Avery
Weigh-Tronix, 1000 Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN 56031-1439 USA.

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Operation of this mixer/feeder shall be limited to competent and experienced
persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around a mixer/feeder must use
good common sense. In order to be qualified, he or she must also know and meet all
other qualifications, such as:
1. Some regulations specify that no one under the age of sixteen (16) may operate
power machinery. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in
your area and/or situation.
2. Current OSHA regulations state in part: At the time of initial assignment and at
least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct EVERY employee in the
safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will
be involved.
3. Unqualified persons are to STAY OUT OF THE WORK AREA.
4. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualified to operate the machinery.
FAILURE TO READ THIS MIXER/FEEDER MANUAL AND ITS SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IS A MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
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SAFETY
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS
USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR
PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
-ATTENTION!
-BECOME ALERT!
-YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SIGNAL WORDS: Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been
selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations typically for machine components which, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that are exposed when
guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
If you have questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the
manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or ROTO-MIX, 2205 E. Wyatt Earp,
Dodge City, Kansas, 67801. (Telephone) 620-225-1142 (Fax) 620-225-6370

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS:
A. Check to see that no obstructions are present in the mixer prior to start up.
B. Before loading, run the mixer empty and check all operations.
C. Do not overload the mixer. Maximum load is 33,500LB. Maximum load is
determined by weight, not volume.
D. Be sure all shields are in place before operation.
E. Use common sense when operating.
SAFETY FIRST
REMEMBER: The careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents are caused by
human error. Certain precautions must be observed to prevent the possibility of injury or
death.
DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL OTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED OPERATOR
NEAR THE MACHINE.
NEVER START MACHINE UNTIL ALL GUARDS AND SAFETY SHIELDS ARE
IN PLACE.
DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR LUBRICATE THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS IN
MOTION.
BEFORE STARTING MIXER, BE SURE PTO SHIELDS TURN FREELY.
LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE
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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufactures build in as many safety
features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could
have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing
the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the
following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this
manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However,
equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in place.
If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such decals are indicated in this manual.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its
operation. The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm
machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow persons to
operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it
works.
Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your
equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery, in its ability to do a job, or to
do so safely, if in question - DON’T TRY IT.
LIGHTING AND MARKING
It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking
requirements of the local highway authorities and to install and maintain the
equipment to provide compliance with the regulations. Add extra lights when
transporting at night or during periods of limited visibility.
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KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE
Do not operate mixer/feeder without safety shields in place.
Rotating parts can crush or dismember causing personal
injury or death.
Disconnect PTO power and turn the truck off before
removing shields for adjustment or service.
OPERATE MIXER/FEEDER SAFELY
Rotating parts can entangle or strike people, resulting in
personal injury or death.
Never enter a mixer/feeder while in operation.
Operate the mixer/feeder from the operator’s seat only.
Do not exceed load capacity of the mixer/feeder. (See
loading instructions).
Reduce speed when turning or traveling on rough terrain.
Avoid traveling over loose fill, rocks, ditches or holes.
Keep transmissions in gear when traveling downhill.
KEEP RIDERS OFF MIXER/FEEDER
Keep riders off.
Riders are subject to injury such as being struck
by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders
also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the
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STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury
or death.
Keep driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure
rotating shields turn freely.
Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure
PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments,
connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment .
PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from
the top of battery. Battery gas can explode.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across
the posts. Use a volt-meter or hydrometer.
Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode. Warm
battery to 16C (60F)
AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury or death.
Avoid the hazard, relieve pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before
applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands
and body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with
this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical
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SAFETY DECAL CARE
Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times.
Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible.
Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer or the ROTO-MIX
manufacturing plant.
How to Install Safety Decals:
Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with
the exposed sticky backing in place.
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining
portion of the decal in place.
Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of
decal backing paper.
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REMEMBER
Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible
operator. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not
understand, contact your dealer or the ROTO-MIX plant.
BEFORE OPERATION:
Carefully study and understand this manual.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
Keep wheel lug nuts or bolts tightened to specified torque.
Assure that tires are inflated evenly.
Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked
welds, and make necessary repairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions
included in this manual.
Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the mixer/feeder.
Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially children
and animals.
Because it is possible that this mixer/feeder may be used in dry areas or the
presence of combustibles, special precautions should be taken to prevent fires
and fire fighting equipment should be readily available.
Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and
become familiar with your new mixer/feeder.
Practice operation of your mixer/feeder and its attachments. Completely
familiarize yourself and other operators with its operation before using.
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DURING OPERATION:
Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure
that it is safe to start the engine or move the unit. This is particularly important
with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in
equipment, except as required for operation.
Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your mixer/feeder while it is moving.
Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes,
rocks or other hidden hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation.
Do not operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
Do not operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts
and stops.
Pick the levelest possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the
edges of ditches or gullies and steep hillsides.
Be extra careful when working on inclines.
Periodically clear the equipment of brush, twigs or other materials to prevent
buildup of dry combustible materials.
Maneuver the vehicle at safe speeds.
Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could
cause serious injury or death.
Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation
or movement. Allow for unit length when making turns.
Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely
positioned and blocked.
Keep all bystanders, pets and livestock clear of the work area.
Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
Never attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while standing alongside
of unit.
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DURING OPERATION (CONT.)
Never leave running mixer/feeder unattended.
As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on mixer/feeder following every
100 hours of operation. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety
procedures.
FOLLOWING OPERATION:
Following operation, set the brakes, disengage all power drives, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of
time. Damage and livestock injury could result.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Make sure parked machine is on a hard, level surface and engage all safety
devices.
Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS:
Adopt safe driving practices:
Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your
speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep
speed to a minimum.
Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
Always keep the vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going
downhill. Do not coast.
Do not drink and drive.
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HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (CONT.):
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of
farm machinery on public roads.
Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to
protect operators of other vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime
transport.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However,
some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway
lighting and marking requirements.
When driving mixer/feeder on the road or highway under 20 MPH (40 KPH) at
night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving
vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Be a safe courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations,
including narrow bridges, intersections, etc.
Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than
the gross weight at which you are operating.
Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
Always operate mixer/feeder in a position to provide maximum visibility at all
times. Make allowances for increased length and weight of the mixer/feeder
when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE:
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to
trouble.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the vehicle
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on the mixer/feeder, stop the vehicle, set the brakes, disengage
the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop
before attempting to perform maintenance.
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READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE WELDING ON THIS MIXER
When welding on your mixer/feeder, do not allow the current to flow through the ball
bearings or the roller chains. Ground directly to the item being welded.
Always disconnect the scale instrumentation from the weigh bars or load cells and the
power source. Be sure the current does not pass through weigh bars or load cells or scale
indicator. The alternator should always be disconnected if the mixer/feeder is not
disconnected from the vehicle.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE (CONT.):
Always use the proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
Never use your hands to locate hydraulic leaks on
attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or
wood. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate the skin.
When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off
hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic
fluid. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene can
result. Without immediate treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform.
Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five (5) bolts unless otherwise
specified.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to
original specifications. ROTO-MIX will not claim responsibility for use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, ROTO-MIX does
not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS
A. Visually inspect mixer before each load.
B. Do not overload the mixer. Mixer capacity is determined by weight. An overloaded mixer
will not mix correctly, and will pull harder, which could damage your unit. Maximum
weight is 22,500 LB for the 1105H model, 28,750 LB for the 1355H model and
32,500 for the 1505H model.
C. Load hay first with machine running: TRUCK ENGINE
RUNNING FROM 1,700 - 1,800 RPM. Use a slower auger
speed if you are using very tender, very fine stemmed hay that
breaks apart very easily. Slower speeds allow for maximum
staple length. Increase auger speed (TRUCK - using the
hydrostat control handle) as the hay texture changes from very
tender, to fine stemmed, to normal good quality hay, to very
rough course hay.
Adjust restrictor plates (dogs) to fine tune length of cut.
Always start with one dog, preferably the rear, engaged
one hole and increase until length of cut is correct.
NOTE: engaging dogs and excessive amount will
cause mix quality to deteriorate.
D. Add balance of grain and/or commodities, keeping more fragile ingredients toward the
end of the loading sequence as possible. For best results, add concentrates or other dry
ingredients of small quantity as close to the middle of the loading sequence as possible.
E. Load silage, green chop and/or other high moisture products.
F. Load molasses, animal fat, and/or other liquid supplements last.
G. Allow mixer three to four minutes to complete mixing after last ingredient is added.
(NOTE: this time will vary, and could be longer under certain conditions.)
H. View mixing operation only from observation platform of mixer. Never allow more than
two people on platform at one time.
I. For best results, off load mixed feed at as high a RPM as possible, and with the door as
open as possible.
HAY PREPARATION:
SMALL BALES (60 to 150 lbs., 2 or 3 wire), LARGE SQUARE BALES (3’ x 4’ x 8’ or 4’ x 4’
x 8’) and ROUND BALES.
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PRESSURE SIDE
OF CIRCULATION PUMP
LOOKING FROM BOTTOM
FRONT GEARBOX
RESERVOIR
LUBRICATION
DISENGAGE & SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE LUBRICATING THE MACHINE.
LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE OPERATOR.
PTO SHAFTS & U-JOINTS: Grease every 10 to 20 hours.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL TRUCK HYDRAULIC RESERVOIRS (except the
gearbox reservoir) USE (CITGO TRANSGARD TRACTOR 10W HYDRAULIC FLUID
OR EQUIVALENT) .
All reservoirs (except the gearbox reservoir) should be changed every 2000 hours or every
year, which ever comes first. Approximate volume of oil is 32 gallon per reservoir. All filters
should be changed the first 100 hours then every 1000 hours or with every fluid change. 10
micron filter elements are recommended. The reservoir should be checked daily for proper
fluid level. Visually check daily for any fluid leakage.
GEARBOXES: After the first 100 hours of operation, drain initial oil, preferably when box is
warm. Flush out the gear case with an approved non-flammable, non toxic solvent and refill
with oil. Thereafter oil should be changed every 2000 hours or 12 months, whichever
comes first. If machine usage is severe or more than 10 loads per day, it is advisable to
change the oil every 1000 hours or 6 months. Inspect and wash oil reservoir breather cap
as needed. Air dry before reinstalling. Fill each gearbox with approximately 13 gallon of
MOBIL DELVAC SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 75W-90.
PROCEDURE FOR FILLING GEARBOXES: Remove pressure side oil line from
circulation pump and attach to oil supply pump. Pressure oil in gear box until oil starts to
show in bottom of sight gauge on oil reservoir. Reconnect oil line to circulation pump. Fill
reservoir to center of sight gauge, run unit and add oil up to center of sight gauge if
needed.. Check daily, oil level must always be visible in sight gauge. Note: Do not fill
gearbox through oil reservoir after draining the gearbox and refilling, use procedure
described above. After the gearboxes are full extra oil can be added through the reservoir.
RECOMMENDATION: It is advisable to check the oil level of gearboxes at least once a
month. If more than 10% of the total oil capacity has to be added, check for oil leaks.
GEARBOX TEMPERATURES: During normal running conditions, the temperature of the
outer casing of the gearbox should not exceed 175ºF (80ºC).