SAC TURBO-MAX 6141 Programming manual

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MON600195 REV L 8/28/17
OPERATORS/PARTS MANUAL
TURBO-MAX
6141 TRUCK

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REV DATE BILL OF MATERIALS DESCRIPTION
F 7/30/13 MON701365 REPLACE SAC75094 DRIVE ASSEMBLY WITH
MON701365 DRIVE ASSEMBLY
ALSO UPDATE DRIVELINE INFORMATION
G 7/14/14 MON900745, MON900987 &
MON900989
UPDATED ALL GRAPHICS AND BOM’S AND
ADDED MON900987 & MON900989
H 12/30/14 REVIEWED ALL ASSEMBLY PRINTS UPDATED ALL GRAPHICS AND BOM’S AS
NEEDED
J 12/14/15 REVIEWED ALL TEXT AND
ASSEMBLY PRINTS
UPDATED ALL GRAPHICS AND BOM’S AS
NEEDED. UPDATES TO TURBO REEL AND
PADDLES AND SCALE KITS. ADD CONTROL
CONSOLE.
K 2/28/17 REVIEWED ALL ASSEMBLY PRINTS UPDATED ALL PRINTS AS NEEDED.
L 8/28/17 WARRANTY UPDATED WARRANTY PAGE

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Unless otherwise specied, high-strength (grade5)
(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 mixer 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
DESCRIPTION.
4. Read assembly instructions carefully. Study
assemblyproceduresandallillustrationsbeforeyoubegin
assembly.Notewhichpartsareusedineachstep.Thisunit
mustbe assembledin propersequenceorcomplications
will result.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OBSERVE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Never overload mixer. 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
mixer box or when moving box.
Never allow anyone in, near, or on mixing chamber during mixing, transporting, or unloading of feed.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing aTurbo-Max MixerTruck. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satised with
your new piece of equipment. Your new Turbo-Max Mixer Truck is a durable, ecient and easy to use unit. Proper care and use will
result in many years of service.
Table of Contents
General Information.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Model and Serial Number Identication .................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety, Signal Words.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Equipment Safety Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Lighting and Marking.......................................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Sign Care..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Tire Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Before Operation................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
During Operation............................................................................................................................................................................9-10
Following Operation........................................................................................................................................................................10
Highway and Transport Operations ........................................................................................................................................10-11
Performing Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Bolt Torque ..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Mixer Setup.........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Mixer Operation..............................................................................................................................................................................14-15
Control Console .............................................................................................................................................................................16-19
Maintenance Inspection and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................20
Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Decal Location....................................................................................................................................................................................22
Box Base Assembly........................................................................................................................................................................24-27
1000 RPM Drive Kit ..........................................................................................................................................................................28
Reel Assemblies .............................................................................................................................................................................30-37
Reel Bearing Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................38
Auger Assemblies ............................................................................................................................................................................39
Final Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................40-41
Truck Base Assembly........................................................................................................................................................................42
Discharge Breakdown .....................................................................................................................................................................43
Hydraulics Breakdown .................................................................................................................................................................44-45
Drive Assemblies ...........................................................................................................................................................................46-47
Oil Specications for Drop Gearbox ..........................................................................................................................................48
Drive Assemblies ..............................................................................................................................................................................49
Console Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................................50
Control Box Assemblies .................................................................................................................................................................51
Light Kit ...............................................................................................................................................................................................52
DS Remote Scale Kit .....................................................................................................................................................................53-54
Loadcell Retainer Kit .......................................................................................................................................................................55
Bumper Options ............................................................................................................................................................................56-57
Fender Options .................................................................................................................................................................................58
Model Specications .......................................................................................................................................................................59
Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................................60-61

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Your model and serial numbers can be located on the front left hand side of the mixer. Please copy this information and write them
down inside of this manual. This will allow easy reference if the ordering of parts should become necessary.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

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NOTES
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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: 1.712.722.1488 or
Toll Free: 1.866.722.1488, Fax: [phone] http://www.siouxautomation.com
SAFETY: YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT!

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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
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 you
yourself, follow them.
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.
Review safety instructions with all users annually.
Operator should be a responsible adult. DO NOT ALLOW PERSONS TO OPERATE OR ASSEMBLE THIS UNIT UNTIL
THEY HAVE DEVELOPED A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND 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 instructions on them.
Never exceed limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely is in question DON’T TRY IT.
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.
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.
SAFETY

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TIRE SAFETY
• Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a rim can produce an explosion which may
result in a serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have proper equipment and experience to do the job.
• Inating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be called to
service and/or mount tires.
• Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate type and load capacity to meet or exceed
anticipated weight to be placed on the equipment.
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 local authorized dealer or manufacturer.
BEFORE OPERATION:
• Carefully study and understand this manual.
• Do not wear loose-tting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• It is recommended that suitable hearing and eye protection be worn.
• Operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specic safety equipment
relative to handling of such materials.
• Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specied torque.
• Assure that truck tires are inated to recommended air pressure.
• Give 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 there are no tools lying on or in equipment.
• Do not use unit until you are sure that area is clear, especially around children and animals.
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar
with your new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other
operators with its operation before using.
• Make sure that brakes are evenly adjusted.
• Fasten your seat belt prior to starting the engine.
SAFETY

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DURING OPERATION
• Be aware of bystanders, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to
start the engine or to 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 allow anyone to ride on or inside the mixer at any time!
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even periodically, set vehicle brakes, disengage PTO, shut o
engine, and remove ignition key.
• Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Always inspect area prior to operation.
- DO NOT operate near edge of drop-os 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 most level possible route when transporting across elds. Avoid edges of ditches, gullies, and steep
hillsides.
• Be extra careful when working on inclines.
• Maneuver truck at safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death.
• Avoid loose gravel, 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 work area.
• Operate truck from operators seat only.
• Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while
standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment unattended.
• As a precaution, always recheck hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all
problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.
• Never hand feed materials into mixer while it is running. Rotating augers inside mixer may not be visible from
the loading point, and may cut or grab hands, clothing, or material being loaded, causing severe injury.
Always stop the trucks engine before hand loading materials.
• Do not allow operation of this unit by inexperienced or unqualied people. Keep all unqualifed people away
from the mixer during operation. Operators of this unit must be alert and use good judgement at all
times. Operator should not climb on ladder or any part of the mixer when loading, mixing, or unloading material.
SAFETY

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• Be sure the inside of the mixer is clear of any obstruction before operating and that all shields are in place.
This includes any truck and driveline shields. Repair or replace any damaged or missing shields. Exposed
shafts can grab hands and clothing and cause severe injury or death.
• Use caution when working around the discharge area. Stay clear of slide tray. This is controlled from the cab
and could operate without warning, creating pinch points which could cause severe injury or death. Always
stop the truck’s engine and remove the trucks ignition key before working close to or near the discharge area.
• Never attempt to release jammed materials or clean materials from any area of the mixer or discharge
chute without stopping the engine rst. Moving parts can be hidden by materials, and stopped parts
can start unexpectedly, causing severe injury. Always disengage the PTO driveline so that the mixer cannot
be accidentally turned on before attempting to remove jammed material or to clean.
• Never put arms or feet inside unit or near discharge door opening or climb on or in the mixer while it is running.
NEVER allow anyone to position themselves over or near the top of the mixer while it is
running. Rotating augers and sprockets can grab clothing or create pinch points which can cause severe
injury or death to the operator or bystanders. Always disengage the PTO driveline, stop the truck engine,
and remove the ignition key so that the mixer cannot be accidentally turned on while inspecting, servicing,
repairing, or cleaning.
• Following operation disengage PTO, set brakes, shut o engine and remove the ignition key.
• Store 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 stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
FOLLOWING OPERATION
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and local regulations
regarding safety and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own
particular regulations. The end user is responsible for federal, state and local vehicle safety regulation
compliance (ex: requirements for weight, lighting, etc.).
• Adopt safe driving practices:
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions, ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep the truck’s transmission in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
SAFETY

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• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting, ags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles
on highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy trac.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming trac in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than gross weight at which you are
operating.
• Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility. Make allowances for increased length
and weight of equipment when making turns, stopping unit, etc.
SAFETY
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation for trouble.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine in a closed building. Exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, stop the vehicle, set brakes, shut o engine and remove ignition key.
• Always use safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
• Always use proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Follow torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
• Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic
uid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin.
• Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic uid. Without immediate medical
treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut o hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
• Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving equipment.
• 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.
• When replacing bolts, refer to owner’s manual.
• Refer to bolt torque chart for head identication marking.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts
must be used to restore your equipment to original specications. Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for
use of unapproved parts or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
• If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury
or warranty.
• A re extinguisher and rst aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE

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TORQUE DATA FOR STANDARD NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAP SCREWS.
Tighten all bolts to torques specied in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt
chart as guide. Replace hardware with same grade bolt.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specied, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment.
Bolt Torque for Standard bolts *
GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8
“A” lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m)
1/4” 6 (8) 9 (12) 12 (16)
5/16” 10 (13) 18 (25) 25 (35)
3/8” 20 (27) 30 (40) 45 (60)
7/16” 30 (40) 50 (70) 80 (110)
1/2” 45 (60) 75 (100) 115 (155)
9/16” 70 (95) 115 (155) 165 (220)
5/8” 95 (130) 150 (200) 225 (300)
3/4” 165 (225) 290 (390) 400 (540)
7/8” 170 (230) 420 (570) 650 (880)
1” 225 (300) 630 (850) 970 (1310)
Torque gures indicated are valid for non-greased
or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise
specfied. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts
or capscrews unless otherwise specied in this
manual. When using locking
elements, increase torque values
by 5%.
* GRADE or CLASS value for bolts and capscrews
are identied by their head markings.
Torque Specications
CLASS 8.8 CLASS 9.8 CLASS 10.9
“A” lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m)
6 9 (13) 10 (14) 13 (17)
7 15 (21) 18 (24) 21 (29)
8 23 (31) 25 (34) 31 (42)
10 45 (61) 50 (68) 61 (83)
12 78 (106) 88 (118) 106 (144)
14 125 (169) 140 (189) 170 (230)
16 194 (263) 216 (293) 263 (357)
18 268 (363) -- -- 364 (493)
20 378 (513) -- -- 515 (689)
22 516 (699) -- -- 702 (952)
24 654 (886) -- -- 890 (1206)
Bolt Torque for Metric bolts *
GRADE-2 GRADE-5 GRADE-8
CLASS 8.8 CLASS 9.8 CLASS 10.9
8.8 10.9 9.8
BOLT TORQUE

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MIXER SETUP
MIXER SETUP
MIXER RUNIN
To avoid personal injury: The mixer oor may be slippery and the augers and reel can spin unexpectedly when
stepped on. Use caution when stepping or standing inside the unit, place a protective cover over the augers when
work inside the box is required.
• Scale Indicator: Refer to the electronic scale operators manual for adjustment information. The operator’s manual
for the Electronic Scales should be kept with this manual. Additional scale manuals may be obtained through Sioux
Automation Center, Inc.
• Load Cells: Should be kept clean and dry to ensure dependability. DO NOT POWERWASH!
• Normal Scale Activity: Some warm up scale“drift”may occur after the scale is turned on but should zero balance within
10-15 minutes. Scale may zero shift over night due to temperature changes.
ELECTRONIC SCALES
A. Before Starting:
•Check oil level and condition in the supply tank of the planetary gearboxes.
•Be sure all shields are properly in place.
•Cycle the unloading door and conveyor several times to fully charge the hydraulic system with oil.
•Be sure that the augersand reel can turn freely.
•Check for debris and/or any other items that could block or aect machine operation.
•Be sure that drain plugs are installed and the door is closed.
•Top o the hydraulic oil reservoir if required.
B. Test run the mixer.
• Make sure mixer is empty, then start the mixer.
• Run for at least ve minutes at recommended RPM.
• Raise and lower the door and operate the conveyor/slide tray several times.
• Disengage the mixer and turn o the truck engine and remove the ignition key.
• Check the mixer drive components to be sure they are not abnormally hot.
C. After operating for ½ hour:
•Check that all bolts and fasteners are all tightened properly. (See Torque Spec.)
•Check that all wheel nuts are tight.
•Check the augers and reel. Remove all string, twine, or other entangled material.
•Check that no hoses are pinched, rubbing, or being crimped. Re-align as required.
•Check for oil leaks. Stop leaks before continuing.
•Lubricate all grease ttings.
D. After operating for 5 hours and 10 hours:
•Re-torque all wheel nuts, fasteners, and hardware.
•Check the augers and reel. Remove all string, twine, or other entangled material.
•Proceed with normal servicing and maintenance schedule as dened in the Maintenance Section.
E. After operating 50-100 hours:
• Change suction lters to remove initial contaminants.
• Change the Auxiliary lter.
• Change the hydro lters
If any of these items are not running as indicated, immediately repair or contact your service representative.

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• Always use cured dry hay. Tough hay can cause wrapping, binding and damage to the mixer and can adversely eect the
mixing performance. The following are some examples that contribute to tough hay conditions: high moisture content,
high grass content, high density bales,outdoor storage, use of hay preservatives, and excessive stem length.
HAY QUALITY
• Do not overload the mixer! Overloading causes excessive horepower requirements, increased strain on the
mixer driveline and poor mixer performance.
FILL LEVEL
MIXER OPERATION
Always refer to Equipment Safety Guidelines & Before Operation sections of this manual before operating this mixer.
• The Turbo-Max Mixer was designed for blending dairy and beef rations. Most commonly used ingredients, including
limited amounts of dry stem hay, can be mixed quickly and uniformly in this mixer. If you have questions regarding your
feed ration or have other applications, please contact Sioux Automation Center, Inc.
• Mixing performance can vary greatly according to the dierences in materials, loading sequence, mixing speed, and
unloading methods.
GENERAL
• When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to persons coming in
contact with these parts. To help avoid serious accidents, please read and understand this manual.
SAFETY
• Do not load hay without other dry commodities in the mixer rst to act as a carrier or“lubricant”.
• Do not overload hay content, Sioux Automation Center Inc. recommends up to 15%-20% of hay by weight in the load.
Exceeding this percentage can decrease mixing performance or could potentially damage mixer and cause premature
wear on driveline components.
LIMITATIONS
• Do not use tough hay (20%-60% moisture) Always used cured, dry hay. Wet hay, foreign objects or overloading may
cause binding and damage to the mixer.
• Keep in mind the overall size of the mixer to allow clearance through doorways.
WARNINGS
• The mixer can mix an average load in 3 to 5 minutes. Due to this short mixing time, there is normally no reason to run
the mixer during loading except to level the materials.
MIXING TIME
• When deciding when and how fast to operate the mixer, factors such as ingredients being used, the thoroughness of
the mix, and the time available to mix must be considered. Normal mixing speed is 3/4 to full PTO speed.
• Do not exceed rated PTO speed. When the mixer is operated faster than rated PTO speed the strain on the drive train and
mixer is greatly increased.
MIXING SPEED
MIXER OPERATION
• The design of the Turbo-Max Mixer requires that there be adequate space to allow the feed to move in and around
the reel chamber. If the reel is completely covered, it cannot eciently mix the materials. The reel cross tubes or
paddles should always be visible at the top of their rotation to allow this mixing space.

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• The following feed materials require preparation or processing to be mixed in the Turbo-Max Mixer:
• ALL LONG AND UNCURED GRASSES
• ROUND BALES, LARGE SQUARE BALES
• SMALL SQUARE BALES
MATERIALS REQUIRING PREPERATION
• Prior to loading, check mixer for foreign objects and be sure the door is fully closed.
• Load all commodities from the auger/discharge side of the mixer.
1. Load Commodities
• Adding ingredients like corn, soybean meal, cottonseed, etc. will act as a carrier or “lubricant”if hay is included
in the ration.
• If there are few commodities in the ration, substituting corn silage or haylage is preferred.
• Fill mixer between 1/3-1/2 full by volume in commodities and forage before adding the hay to the ration. This
will allow enough room for the hay to expand and bring feed level up so the top auger can assist in processing.
2. Load Hay
• Load processed hay. With the mixer running at 3/4 to full PTO speed, proceed loading the small square bale pieces
or tub ground hay into the mixer. Do not exceed 15%-20% of hay by weight.
3. Finish Loading Commodities
• Finish loading any other ingredients to complete the ration in order of least binding ingredient to most binding.
Example: dry commodities rst, corn silage second, haylage last.
4. Finish Loading Wet Commodities
• Any other wet feeds may be added at this time.
5. Add Liquid Ingredients
• If ration includes water, add it last. Adding water at the beginning will cause the hay to bind.
LOADING AND MIXING
• Many dierent kinds of materials can be mixed with the Turbo-Max Mixer, but each kind of material has its own unique
characteristics.
• FORAGES- Chopped hay, corn silage, and nely chopped crop residue can be mixed in the mixer. Wet and heavy forages
added in large volumes may require more power to mix.
• GRAINS- Ground, rolled, aked, and whole cereal grains, minerals, and concentrates, are all very easily mixed, and can
improve the mixing performance of the other materials.
• LIQUIDS- Supplements and liquid fat can be blended in the mixer. Some operators prefer adding liquids into the empty
mixer, and others add liquids on top of grains or roughage. Sticky liquids such as molasses tend to increase the power
requirements.
MATERIAL THAT CAN BE LOADED DIRECTLY INTO THE MIXER
MIXER OPERATION
• After the ration has been thoroughly mixed, open the mixer door to begin unloading. The combination of the dis-
charge door opening and the mixer speed determines the ow of feed from the mixer. The door must be opened far
enough to prevent separation of materials.
• The Turbo-Max Mixer is equipped with a slide tray to assist in the delivery of feed. The tray height is adjusted with
hydraulic cylinders.
UNLOADING

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PTO CONTROL CONSOLE AND DISPLAY
Located beside the truck driver’s seat is the control console. The control console houses all of the main control
switches necessary to operate the machine. Most machine congurations have the following switches and arrange-
ments. Arrangements can vary according to chassis setups.
Scale Head
Control Switches
Fuse/Relay Box
Chassis
Hour
Meter

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PTO CONTROL CONSOLE AND DISPLAY
The PTO on/o switch turns the PTO on and o which in turn drives the augers and reel. The speed of the
augers and reel are directly controlled by engine RPM.
The auxiliary shift switch is used to change the gear range of the auxiliary transmission of the truck chassis
(If so equipped). To avoid loss of drive the shift switch should only be used when the vehicle is at a stand still.
with the transmission in the NEUTRAL position.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION WHILE IN MOTION!
The reversible radiator fan override switch can be used at any time. The radiator fan is set to reverse itself
at a predetermined time interval to help eleviate excess dust and debris buildup on the radiator. This button
allows the operator to reverse the airow on the radiator and should be used if there is a noticeable increase
of dust or debris on the radiator or if there is a spike in the engine water temperature.
The bunk light switch is an on-o switch that controls the ip chute and rear bumper lights.
The hour meter registers how many hours the PTO is engaged.
Auxilliary
Trnasmission
Switch
Reversible
Fan
Switch
Bunk
Light
Switch
Mixer
Hour
Meter
Door
Control
Joystick
PTO
On/O
Switch

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CONTROL CONSOLE AND DISPLAY
Door/Spout
Control
Joystick
The door control joystick controls both the feed door and the ip chute (if so equipped).
Fuse
and
Relay
Box
Chassis
Hour
Meter

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CONTROL CONSOLE AND DISPLAY
POSITION
TOP TO BOTTOM RELAY
1CONTROL PEDESTAL
REVERSIBLE FAN
2 BUNK LIGHT
3 PTO CONTROL
4 3 SPEED DROP BOX
5 OIL FAN / AUX POWER
POSITION
TOP TO BOTTOM FUSE / AMPERAGE
1 SCALE POWER / 10A
2CONTROL PEDESTAL
REVERSIBLE FAN / 15A
3 BUNK LIGHT / 10A
4 PTO CONTROL / 15A
5 3 SPEED DROP BOX / 10A
6 OIL FAN / AUX POWER / 15A
7 SPARE FUSE / 10A
8 SPARE FUSE /10A
9 SPARE FUSE /15A
10 SPARE FUSE /15A
FUSE PANEL RELAY AND FUSE POSITIONS

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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING MIXER.
• Roller Chain Tighteners so they apply sucient spring tension to keep roller chains running smoothly (As a general
rule the thickness of a nickel should t between the spring coils). The chain will form grooves in the tightener blocks.
These grooves help to keep the chains in proper alignment, and the blocks need not be turned unless the roller portion
of the chain has worn into the block.
• Roller Chains for wear, proper alignment and tension. Adjust or replace if necessary. Roller chain connector links
which pass over polyethylene tightener blocks must have the legs of the cotter pins trailing to the direction of rotation.
• Safety Decals for readability. If any safety decals are removed, obstructed, or otherwise not understandable, they
should be replaced immediately. Keep all decals clean and visible.
• Safety Shielding to be sure all shielding is in place and functions properly. Replace all damaged or missing shielding
immediately - see parts pages for more information.
• Bolts and Set Screws after a few hours of use and each month thereafter. Tighten if necessary.
• Reel Wipers plastic strips which help material clean out of the reel hopper. If the strips become bent back, they
can be unbolted, moved, turned around or replaced to improve clean out.
• Wheel Bolts must be kept properly torqued. Damage to the rim may occur if the wheel bolts are not checked
frequently.
• Rain can accumulate in the mixer if it is stored outside. If rain has accumulated, remove the drain plugs on the
mixer bellies and allow the water to drain completely and replace the drain plugs before the next use.
• In Freezing Weather the mixer should be checked for snow and ice accumulation before operating the unit. If
accumulation is detected, remove the drain plugs on the mixer bellies and thaw the mixer and allow it to drain
completely. Make sure all obstructions are removed then replace the drain plugs before the next use of the mixer.
• IMPORTANT! WHEN WELDING ONTHIS UNIT: Do NOT allow the current to ow through the bearings, roller chains,
or load cells. Ground directly to the item being welded. ALWAYS disconnect battery cables and also the load cell
cables from the scale indicator before welding.
INSPECT AND ADJUST
• Augers and Reel for residue buildup. Clean augers and a clean reel will result in a faster and more ecient mixing
of commodities. Check augers and reel and clean o residue buildup regularly.