Roto-Mix 1105A Guide

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1105A - 1355A - 1505A
Mixer Operation and Parts Manual
ROTO-MIX
P.O. BOX 1724
2205 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
[phone]
441926 01/2020 SERIAL NUMBER_________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................5
SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY...............................................................6
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS ...............................................................................7
SAFETY ................................................................................................................8-18
OPERATION .......................................................................................................19-20
TRANSMISSION INFORMATION...........................................................................21
LUBRICATION.....................................................................................................22-24
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................25
DIMENSIONS......................................................................................................26-31
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................32
REPAIR PARTS CONTENTS PAGE ..........................................................................33
REPAIR PARTS ....................................................................................................34-72

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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 mixer 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.
INTRODUCTION

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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 author-
ized 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 indi-
rect 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 re-
corded 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 instruc-
tions 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 Opera-
tors Manual. If a defect in materials or workmanship occurs, it is the customer’s responsibility to cease oper-
ating the equipment until authorized repairs are made. Damage, which occurs from continued operation,
may not be covered by this warranty.
What this Warranty Covers
This warranty covers failures caused by defects in materials or workmanship only.
This Warranty does not cover failures caused by:
-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
Warranty continues on the next page.

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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.
Limited Warranty Statement continued
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 damage, improper installation, lack of maintenance or improper operation will
not be covered.
ROTO-MIX 2205 East Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City, KS 67801 [phone] Fax: [phone]
-Lubricants
-Filters
-Hoses
-Tires
-Augers
-Wipers
-Chains
-Idlers
-Batteries
-Blades
-Belts

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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.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
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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. See specification page for maximum weight.
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 TRACTOR ENGINE, BE SURE PTO SHIELDS TURN FREELY.
LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE OPERATOR.

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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.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over
Protective System (ROPS). 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 driveline before removing shields for
adjustment or service.
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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 machine
being operated in an unsafe manner.
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.
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STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious
injury or death.
Keep tractor master shield and 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 source.
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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 of the
decal.
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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PRACTICE FIRE PREVENTION
Keep fire extinguishers accessible at all times. Use the extinguisher recommended
for the material being processed. It should be rated safe for use on electrical fires.
Never smoke close to combustible material.
Clean the area before welding or other activities which may make sparks.
Keep all components that generate excessive heat clear of oil and other
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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 agricultural implement 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.
Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized
hitch pin with a mechanical retainer.
Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the
towing vehicle when backing up to the mixer/feeder.
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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 of
the towing vehicle 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,
the tractor or 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 flattest 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 tractor or towing 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 stand alongside of the unit with engine running. 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, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing
vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO and 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:
Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use
independent braking with machine in tow as loss of control and/or
upset of unit can result.
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 tractor or towing 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 the tractor and 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
towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
Before working on the mixer/feeder, stop the towing 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.
Always use a safety support and block the wheels. Never use a jack to
support the machine.
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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
performing maintenance on this mixer/feeder.
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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/
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PREPARING TRACTOR FOR TRAILER MIXER
POSITIONING DRAWBAR
IMPORTANT: Drive components can be damaged from excessive speed. Do not
operate tractor at speeds in excess of recommended PT0 rpm .
This feed mixer is equipped with a 1000 RPM driveline. Match tractor PTO with the
feed mixer driveline.
IMPORTANT: To prevent driveline damage, adjust tractor drawbar to
recommended setting. Disengage tractor PTO before turning.
Remove clevis if equipped. Turn offset drawbar
down.
Adjust drawbar length:
PTO SPEED DIMENSION (A)
1000 RPM 16 inches (406 mm)
ADJUST TRAILER HITCH CLEVIS
Mixer should be approximately level when attached
to tractor.
Adjust clevis by changing hole location on tongue.
Hitch Pin Size —1” x 7”

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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. See
specification page for maximum weight. An overloaded mixer will not mix
correctly, and will pull harder, which could damage your tractor.
C. Load hay first with machine running: TRACTOR ABOVE 1000 RPM
1. First gear if you are using very tender, very fine stemmed hay that breaks
apart very easily. First gear allows maximum staple length.
2. Second gear if your using fine stemmed hay. Staple length when using
second gear will be longer than third, but shorter than first.
3. Third gear if you are using normal good quality hay. This is the most
common loading gear, for most conditions.
4. Forth gear only with very rough, course hay that needs
to be cut shorter to increase palatability.
NOTE: Gear selection can be determined by varying tractor
throttle.
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. The first half of load may be fed off in either third or
fourth gear, according to conditions, but the last half must fed off at high RPM,
to ensure even feed flow and clean out.
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.
Remove all twine, wire and/or wrapping and load bale in mixer.