Abbey Machinery VF1500T, Maintenance, Operating Instructions And Spare Parts Lists

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AbbeyTub Feeders
4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating the Tub Feeder ensure that you and all operators of the machine are familiar with the safety
warnings in this manual.
Connect all the necessary hydraulic hoses and electrical plugs to the tractor. If you are not familiar with the
electronic weighing system of the feeder please read the accompanying Digi-Star Electronics operators
manual. Ensure that the parking lights of the machine are switched on to supply power to the digital scales.
Once the digital scales has been programmed the operation of the feeder can begin. Before operating the
machine make sure the barrel of the feeder is clean and that all other persons around the machine are aware
that it is about to be started up.
Before loading the feeder run it at low r.p.m. for a number of minutes so that the gearbox oil can warm up and
all working parts are lubricated. Increase this time during winter.
LOADING:
1. Before filling the machine ensure that the interior of the feeder is clear, the feeding out door is fully
closed, and all other persons around the machine are aware it is about to be started up.
2. If necessary zero the scales first and then select a pre-programmed recipe if required. Once the
correct recipe for the particular animals has been selected loading of the feeder can begin.
3. Start the engine running at low tractor r.p.m. i.e. 1800 - 2000 r.p.m. for mixing.
4. The following sequence should be used to load the machine for best mixing results.
a. Round baled hay & straw and baled silage
b. Meals, grain or concentrates
c. Pit silage
d. Molasses or other liquids
5. Remove all plastic, twines and net wrap from big round bales before loading. Always fill the machine
and avoid touching the central auger during loading.
6. Push in the Counter Blades to the correct position. Beware of back lash when operating counter
blades. Keep thumbs clear.
7. Check that large bales (i.e. round) have been chopped to the desired length. If so pull out the counter
blades and continue loading other ingredients.
8. Once the required total weight has been loaded into the machine reduce the r.p rn. Of the feeder to
allow the ingredients mix.
9. The mix is then complete and ready for unloading.
PROLONGED MIXING TIMES
Further increasing mixing time may not improve the mix but may have the following negative effects:
-Finer chopping of the ingredients.
-Higher horsepower requirements.