SAC MAXI-MIXER 3500 TRAILER Series User manual

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VM600025 Rev M 03/01/19
MAXI-MIXER
3500 SERIES TRAILER
OPERATORS MANUAL
MAXI-MIXER
3500 Series Vertical Mixers
365 - 1120 Cubic Foot Vertical Mixers

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REV DATE BILL OF MATERIALS DESCRIPTION
G 01/06/14
ADDED 6’ DISCHARGE WITH 60”
WING PRINTS
ADDED PTO ASSEMBLIES
VM900199, VM900136, VM900137,
VM900138, & VM800049
UPDATE ALL GRAGHICS AND BOM’S
H 5/1/14 ADDED NEW HUBS VM800265 &
VM800266
J 12/7/15 ADD NOTE TO ALL CHAINS; UPDAT-
ED KNIFE KIT INFO ADDED NOTES ON ALL CHAINS FOR DIFFER- ENT SLAT CONFIGURATIONS (UPGRADES);
UPDATED KNIFE KIT INFO
K 4/8/16 ADD VM900364
UPDATED VM900322
HD REPLACEMENT JACK KIT
AUGER KNIFE KITS
L 8/10/16 ADDED VM900332 & VM900370
AND VM700364 AXLE ASSEMBLIES (PAGE 93-94) HD FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (PAGE 41)

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Introduction, General and Contact Information,..........................................................................................................................................4
Customer Reference Information.......................................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Symbols and Signal Words ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Guidelines, Lighting and Marking......................................................................................................................................................................7
Tire, Sign Care, Sign Locations..........................................................................................................................................................................8-11
Hydraulic, Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Before Operation .....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
During Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Following Operation, Transport Operations..................................................................................................................................................15
Following a Maintenance Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Performing Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Bolt Torque Data ......................................................................................................................................................................................................18
PTO Reauirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Draw Bar Attaching ............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Hydraulic System ....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Pre-Operation Check List ......................................................................................................................................................................................19
Mixer Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Mixer Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................21-26
Inspection and Adjustments...............................................................................................................................................................................27
Fluids and Lubricants ......................................................................................................................................................................................28-32
Conveyor Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................................33-34
Planetary Gearbox .........................................................................................................................................................................................35-38
Front Frame Assemblies ....................................................................................................................................................................................40-41
Discharge Door Assembly....................................................................................................................................................................................42
Restrictor Blade & Auger Assemblies ...............................................................................................................................................................43
Discharge Assemblies ........................................................................................................................................................................................44-77
Discharge Deector Kits ....................................................................................................................................................................................78-79
Conveyor Drive & Idler Shafts .............................................................................................................................................................................80
Unloading Door Hydraulic Kits...........................................................................................................................................................................81
Gearbox Lubrication System ..............................................................................................................................................................................82
Grease Line Assembly............................................................................................................................................................................................83
Planetary Gearbox Bearings & Seals ................................................................................................................................................................84
HD Replacement Jack ...........................................................................................................................................................................................85
Light Bar, Scale Kits .................................................................................................................................................................................................86
Rubber Extension Kits............................................................................................................................................................................................87
PTO Reference Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................................................88
PTO Assemblies ....................................................................................................................................................................................................89-93
Walking Beam Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................................94
Axle Assemblies ..................................................................................................................................................................................................95-96
Wheel Hub Assemblies .................................................................................................................................................................................... 97-98
Knife Kit ............................................................................................................................................................................................99
Maxi-Mixer Specication Chart .........................................................................................................................................................................100
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Scale Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................................................103
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Unless otherwise specied, high-strength (grade 5) (3 radial-line head markings) hex head bolts are used throughout
assembly of this piece of equipment.
2. Whenever terms “LEFT” and “RIGHT” are used in this manual it means from a position behind wagon box and
facing forward.
3. When placing a parts order, refer to this manual for proper part numbers and place order by PART NO. and DE-
SCRIPTION.
4. Read assembly instructions carefully. Study
assembly procedures and all illustrations before you begin assembly. Note which parts are used in each step. This
unit must be assembled in proper sequence or complications will result.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OBSERVE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Never overload wagon. Rating of gear or rating of tires, whichever is less.
Ensure that anybody present is clear before applying power to any machinery used in conjunction with
wagon box or when moving box.
Never allow anyone in, near, or on mixing chamber during mixing, transporting, or unloading of feed.
Do not exceed 10 miles per hour when towing wagon.
Thank you for choosing Sioux Automations 3500 Series Vertical Mixer to complement your operation. This equipment has been
designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the discriminating buyer for ecient cutting, mixing and feeding.
Safe, ecient and trouble free operation of your mixer requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining
the machine, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting information contained within the
Operator’s Manual.
This manual covers the 3500 Series Single Auger Models by Sioux Automation Center. Keep this manual readily available for
referenceandbesuretopassitontonew OperatorsorOwners. ContactyournearestSiouxAutomationCenterDealerorDistributor
if you need assistance or information.
INTRODUCTION
Contact Sioux Automation Center, Inc. at:
877 1st Ave NW
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.siouxautomation.com
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Always give your Dealer the Model Number and Serial Number of your Sioux Automation Center 3500 series mixer when ordering
parts orrequestingserviceorotherinformation. Dependingonthe typeofservice,theSerialNumbersof individualcomponentsand/
or assemblies will be required.The Serial Number location required for servicing your mixer is shown in Figure 1. For easy reference,
please write this information in the Customer Reference Information section that follows.
Figure 1 Serial Number Location
CUSTOMER REFERENCE INFORMATION
Model Number:________________________________ Serial Number:____________________
Dealer Name:____________________________________Dealer Phone:______________________
Scale Indicator Model Number:____________________
Scale Indicator Serial Number:____________________
Remote Scale Indicator Serial Number:______________
Other Main Components:_________________________
(e.g. Gearboxes, Hydraulic Motors, etc.) ________________________________________________

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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 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: use of following signal words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION with safety messages. Appropriate signal word for
each has been selected using 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 most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could 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 , require additional copies, or if your manual is damaged, please contact your dealer
or Sioux Automation Center Inc., 877 1st Ave NW, Sioux Center, IA 51250, ph: [phone] or
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SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your 3500 series mixer. YOU must ensure that
YOU and ANYONE else who is going to operate, maintain, or work around the mixer be familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to safety practices that should be adhered to while operating
the machine.
Remember, YOU are the key to SAFETY. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you.
Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. All
accidents can be avoided. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• VerticalMixerownersmustgiveoperatinginstructionstooperatorsoremployeesbeforeallowingthem
to operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter.
• ThemostimportantsafetydeviceonthisequipmentisaSAFE OPERATOR. It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow them.
• SiouxAutomationCenter,Inc.feelsthatapersonwhohasnotreadandunderstoodalloperatingand 
safety instructions is not qualied to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself
and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Donotmodifytheequipmentinanyway.Unauthorizedmodicationmayimpairthefunctionand/or 
safety and could aect the life of the equipment.
• ThinkSAFETY!WorkSAFELY!
In order to provide a better view, certain 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 shield prior to use.
Replace any caution, warning, danger or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing. Location of such
decals is indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• OnlytrainedcompetentpersonsshalloperatetheVerticalMixer.Anuntrainedoperatorisnotqualiedto
operate the machine.
• Havearst-aidkitavailableforuseshouldtheneedariseandknowhowtouseit.
• Provideareextinguisherforuseincaseofare.Storeinahighlyvisibleplace.
LIGHTING AND MARKING
It is the responsibility of customer to know lighting and marking requirements of local highway authorities and to
install and maintain equipment to provide compliance with regulations. Add extra lights when transporting at night
or during periods of limited visibility.
Lighting kits are available from your dealer or from manufacturer.
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SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS:
The types of safety signs and typical locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety
requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area of particular function
related to that area which requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• ThinkSAFETY!WorkSAFELY!
SAFETY SIGN CARE
• Keepsafetysignscleanandlegibleatalltimes.
• Replacesafetysignsthataremissingorhavebecomeillegible.
• Replacedpartsthatdisplayedsafetysignsshouldalsodisplaycurrentsafetysigns.
• Safetysignsareavailablefromyourdistributor,dealerpartsdepartment,orfactory.
How to install safety signs:
• Besurethatinstallationareaiscleananddry.
• Decideonexactpositionbeforeyouremovebackingpaper.
• Removesmallestportionofsplitbackingpaper.
• Aligndecaloverspeciedareaandcarefullypresssmallportionwithexposedstickybackinginplace.
• Slowlypeelbackremainingpaperandcarefullysmoothremainingportionofdecalinto place.
• Smallairpocketscanbepiercedwithapinandsmoothedoutusingpieceofdecalbackingpaper.
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DECAL LOCATION
Types of decals and safety signs with locations are shown in illustration below. Good safety requires that
you familiarize yourself with the various decals, type of information provided, and the areas that require
your awareness.
DECAL F
DECAL B
DECAL A
DECAL C
DECAL B
DECAL A
DECAL C
DECAL H
DECAL I
DECAL G
DECAL E
DECAL D
DECAL H
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SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
DECAL ‘A’
DECAL ‘B’
DECAL ‘C’ DECAL ‘D’
SAFETY