AGL Twister VT Series, User Manual

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2.1.4 LOADING AND UNLOADING
For your machine to have a prolonged life, it is very important that you
observe the recommendations of the manufacturer in the loading and
unloading conditions of AGL Industries TWISTER VT model feed mixers.
TWISTER VT model feed mixers should be loaded by means of the
loading bucket located at the back part; and for the big machines
without loading bucket, by means of the tractor front loaders.
It is extremely dangerous and prohibited for people or animals to get on
the feed mixer loading bucket.
Never intervene in the machine while the feed mixer is mixing the feed
in it homogeneously.
While loading the feed mixer, make sure that objects such as stone,
metal etc. do not go into the reservoir of the machine.
Do not intervene in the cover part or the conveyor part during the
unloading of the feed mixed in the feed mixer.
The loading bucket in the feed mixers should only be used for loading feed
into the machine.
Transportation should not be made with loading bucket.
2.1.5 CLEANING, MAINTENANCE and
ADJUSTMENT
Maintenance work on feed mixer can only be done by authorized and
experienced technical personnel when the machine is empty and not under
pressure (by the hydraulic pump).
In cases where the feed mixer is attached to the tractor, maintenance and
repair work can only be carried out under certain conditions.
o
Engine of the tractor should be
turned off.
o
The ignition key should
not be left in position.
o
The shaft should not be attached to the tractor's power take-off.
The tractor must be parked on a flat surface and tire chocks must be used.
Bolt and nut connections should be regularly checked.
Appropriate clothes should be worn during work, protective equipment
should be used.
It should be noted that using long clothes around rotating parts has
serious consequences.
In case of any malfunctions on the machine, do not use the machine
before the technical service intervenes and takes the case under control.
In case of intervention in the machine, it should be considered that welding
should not be made by connecting chassis to the body due to the electronic
parts.
Unauthorized persons who have not received the specific training for this
machine should not intervene.
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