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Anderson Group

Mixer – Operator's Manual

1 Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased an Anderson SMARTMIX mixer, which is a quality piece of
machinery specially designed for feeding herds.

The mixer:

Stores silage, supplements and all types of bales;

Mixes, and if necessary, cuts these different products;

Transports the loaded products to the distribution area;

Distributes the loaded products.

Summary of Contents for SMARTMIX A1230FD

Page 1: ...Mixer SMARTMIX 404623 Operator s Manual ORIGINAL NOTICE 2019 ...

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Page 3: ...tion door 2 Locate the greasing port under the oil tank 3 Grease the planetary until grease comes out the overflow grease port GEARBOX OIL CHANGE FIRST 100 HOURS THEN EVERY 2000 HOURS 1 Remove the drive shaft and protective guard in the front of the gearbox 2 Unscrew the breather 1 and level plug 2 to let the air in 3 Remove any debris from the breather and clean it with a mild detergent 4 Unscrew...

Page 4: ...17 26 PLY 7 1 bar 103 psi 270 à 290 N m A520 PGA 1602 20 5 5 4 M12X65 CL10 9 M10X60 CL 8 8 385 65R22 5 20 PLY 9 bar 130 psi 270 à 290 N m A700 PGA 1602 20 5 5 4 M12X65 CL10 9 M10X60 CL 8 8 275 70R22 5 double 445 45R19 5 option 9 bar 130 psi 270 à 290 N m PGA 1603 23 6 1 M10X60 CL 8 8 M10X60 CL 6 6 PGA 2103 24 6 3 M10X60 CL 8 8 M10X60 CL 6 6 A950 PGA 2102 22 5 8 M12X90 CL8 8 M14X70 CL8 8 M10X50 CL8...

Page 5: ...rt 38 2 3 Safety tips for hitching 40 2 4 Safety tips for maintenance and repairs 41 2 5 Safety tips for the PTO and drive shaft 43 2 6 Waste recovery 45 3 Getting started 47 3 1 Hitching to the tractor 47 3 2 Connecting the hydraulic and electrical systems 49 3 3 Connecting the drive shaft 54 3 4 Unhitching 56 3 5 Installing the SMART Control remote 57 3 6 Testing the rotating parts 58 4 Adjustme...

Page 6: ...with the control system 89 6 3 Replacing the shear bolts 90 7 Maintenance 97 7 1 Maintenance schedule 98 7 2 Greasing 102 7 3 Checking the tires 108 7 4 Checking the planetary oil level and changing the oil 109 7 5 Checking the gearbox oil level and changing the oil 112 7 6 Maintaining the oil tank breathers 114 7 7 Replacing the hydraulic pressure filter SMART Control option 114 7 8 Sharpening or...

Page 7: ...ption of your problem Please always call your representative first If your representative is absent or helping another customer our support team can provide immediate assistance Anderson service department works in partnership with your dealer Together we will ensure any problems you encounter are resolved quickly and efficiently You can reach our service department at Address ANDERSON GROUP 5125 ...

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Page 9: ...we strongly recommend that you l Carefully read and understand the contents of this manual l Follow all safety guidelines l Follow the start up procedures NOTE This manual contains important information about equipment maintenance and use Please give it to the new owner when selling or transferring it ...

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Page 11: ...ired under warranty the customer must advise the dealer of the problem as soon as possible and request that the repairs be made according to the terms of the applicable warranty l Given that we are always seeking to improve our products our company reserves the right to modify our equipments their characteristics and their parts at any time without prior notice or obligation l In no event will And...

Page 12: ... can be obtained from your dealer l Warranty does not cover damage caused by harsh weather conditions or unstable ground conditions Such as frozen parts on the equipment or performance issues on inadequate terrain l No warranty is issued for performance issues such as downtime and capacity issues No dealer warranty l Except for conditions or warranties which may not be excluded by law the selling ...

Page 13: ...f printing Anderson Group reserves the right to modify its machines without prior notice Conventions Danger messages identify information that should be read to prevent serious or fatal injuries to people and animals Warning messages identify information that should be read to prevent minor injuries to people and animals or damage to the machine Important messages identify information that is part...

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Page 15: ...derson SMARTMIX mixer which is a quality piece of machinery specially designed for feeding herds The mixer l Stores silage supplements and all types of bales l Mixes and if necessary cuts these different products l Transports the loaded products to the distribution area l Distributes the loaded products ...

Page 16: ... s Manual Mixer Anderson Group 1 1 Overview The following figures show the main components of SMARTMIX mixers Figure 1 Main Components of the SMARTMIX Mixer Figure 2 Main Components of the SMARTMIX Mixer continued ...

Page 17: ...Anderson Group Mixer Operator s Manual 15 Figure 3 SMARTMIX Auger ...

Page 18: ...Mixer Anderson Group 1 2 Technical specifications NOTE SMARTMIX ST models are equipped with a side hatch and SMARTMIX FD models are equipped with a front horizontal conveyor 1 2 1 SMARTMIX ST Figure 4 Dimensions SMARTMIX ST ...

Page 19: ...clined conveyor in operation 3 00 m 9 ft 10 in 3 32 m 10 ft 11 in 3 24 m 10 ft 7 in 3 31 m 10 ft 10 in Optional 1 2 m 4 ft inclined conveyor in transport mode 2 60 m 8 ft 6 in 2 97 m 9 ft 9 in 2 87 m 9 ft 5 in 2 95 m 9 ft 8 in Optional 1 2 m 4 ft inclined conveyor in operation 3 19 m 10 ft 6 in 3 51 m 11 ft 6 in 3 42 m 11 ft 3 in 3 50 m 11 ft 6 in Optional 1 5 m 5 ft inclined conveyor in transport...

Page 20: ... 7 in Optional 1 2 m 4 ft inclined conveyor 1 22 m 4 ft 0 in 1 21 m 4 ft 0 in 1 29 m 4 ft 3 in 1 57 m 5 ft 2 in Optional 1 5 m 5 ft inclined conveyor 1 48 m 4 ft 10 in 1 48 m 4 ft 10 in 1 56 m 5 ft 1 in 1 84 m 6 ft 0 in Table 2 General Specifications SMARTMIX ST A280ST A380ST A520ST A700ST Mixing chamber capacity No capa city exten sion 8 m 3 282 ft 3 10 8 m3 380 ft 3 14 7 m3 520 ft 3 19 7 m3 695 ...

Page 21: ...5 65 75 85 95 85 95 105 115 Minimum tractor power at high speed hp 70 75 80 85 85 90 95 100 100 110 120 130 120 130 140 150 Scale system 3 point 3 point 3 point 4 point Axle Single Single Single Single Empty weight 2 950 kg 6 490 lb 3 700 kg 8 140 lb 5 700 kg 12 540 lb 7 230 kg 15 910 lb Carrying capacity 3 820 kg 8 405 lb 5 310 kg 11 682 lb 7 120 kg 15 665 lb 10 410 kg 22 900 lb Maximum authorize...

Page 22: ...20 Operator s Manual Mixer Anderson Group 1 2 2 SMARTMIX FD Figure 5 Dimensions SMARTMIX FD ...

Page 23: ...85 m 9 ft 4 in Optional 0 9 m 3 ft inclined conveyor in transport mode 2 82 m 9 ft 3 in 2 76 m 9 ft 1 in 2 80 m 9 ft 2 in 2 77 m 9 ft 1 in 2 93 m 9 ft 7 in Optional 0 9 m 3 ft inclined conveyor in operation 3 33 m 10 ft 11 in 3 28 m 10 ft 9 in 3 33 m 10 ft 11 in 3 20 m 10 ft 6 in 3 36 m 11 ft 0 in Optional 1 2 m 4 ft inclined conveyor in transport mode 2 82 m 9 ft 3 in 2 76 m 9 ft 1 in 2 80 m 9 ft...

Page 24: ...lined conveyor 0 97 m 3 ft 2 in 0 76 m 2 ft 6 in 0 77 m 2 ft 6 in 0 65 m 2 ft 2 in 0 66 m 2 ft 2 in Optional 1 2 m 4 ft inclined conveyor 1 16 m 3 ft 9 in 0 95 m 3 ft 1 in 0 96 m 3 ft 2 in 0 82 m 2 ft 8 in 0 83 m 2 ft 9 in Optional 1 5 m 5 ft inclined conveyor 1 48 m 4 ft 10 in 1 27 m 4 ft 2 in 1 28 m 4 ft 2 in 1 10 m 3 ft 7 in 1 11 m 3 ft 8 in Distribution height E Optional 0 9 m 3 ft inclined co...

Page 25: ...5 cm 6 in capa city exten sion 11 8 m 3 416 ft 3 16 m 3 568 ft 3 21 6 m3 762 ft 3 29 4 m 3 1 038 ft 3 38 2 m 3 1 348 ft 3 Option al 30 cm 12 in capa city exten sion 12 8 m 3 453 ft 3 17 5 m3 617 ft 3 23 5 m3 829 ft 3 31 9 m 3 1 125 ft 3 41 4 m 3 1 461 ft 3 Option al 45 cm 18 in capa city exten sion 13 8 m 3 490 ft 3 18 8 m3 666 ft 3 25 4 m3 897 ft 3 34 3 m 3 1 212 ft 3 44 6 m 3 1 575 ft 3 PTO spee...

Page 26: ...at low speed hp 60 65 70 7 5 65 75 85 95 85 95 105 1 15 95 105 115 125 125 140 155 170 Minimum tractor power at high speed hp 85 95 100 105 100 110 120 130 120 130 140 150 145 160 175 190 180 200 220 240 Scale system 3 point 3 point 4 point 6 point 6 point Axle Single Single Tandem Tridem Tridem Empty weight 4 000 kg 8 800 lb 6 000 kg 13 200 lb 8 090 kg 17 800 lb 11 500 kg 25 300 lb 13 000 kg 28 6...

Page 27: ...nes The flow rate of tractors that exceed these guidelines must be reduced Exceeding the recommended flow rate can overheat the hydraulic system and result in damage that is not covered under the warranty 1 3 Optional parts The following table shows the optional parts available for your mixer NOTE SMARTMIX ST models are equipped with a side hatch and SMARTMIX FD models are equipped with a front ho...

Page 28: ...y extension X X X X X X X X X 30 cm 12 in capacity extension X X X X X X X X X 45 cm 18 in capacity extension X X X X X X X X X Hay reten tion ring X X X X X X X X X Total weight repeater screen X X X X X X X X X Direct drive 540 rpm STD STD STD STD STD X X Two speed gearbox 540 rpm X X X X X X Direct drive 1 000 rpm X X X X X STD STD STD STD Two speed gearbox 1 000 rpm X X X X X X 3 75 m 14 75 in...

Page 29: ...D STD STD STD STD STD Walking beam tan dem X X STD STD Tridem with tag axles X X Selector valve for one or two addi tional outlets X X X X X X X X X Weight dis tributor X X X X X X X X X STD Standard on the model 1Option not compatible with the inclined conveyor 1 4 Machine identification A 5 cm x 10 cm 2 in x 4 in nameplate is located on the right side of the Equipment type e g trailer blower It ...

Page 30: ...tion of your equipment in Figure 6 Figure 6 Nameplate Do not remove the plates affixed to your equipment 1 5 Safety and operating pictograms SMARTMIX mixers have numerous labels that detail the main safety and operating guidelines Ensure that you see and understand them Table 6 Safety and Operating Pictograms Pictogram Meaning Warning Carefully read and understand the contents of the operator s ma...

Page 31: ...n Risk of burns or pressurized hydraulic oil penetrating the skin Consult the operator s manual Warning Do not do any welding directly on the equipment This could damage the load cells If necessary ensure that the load cells are not between the part to be welded and the grounding device See chapter 7 Maintenance Warning Risk of fingers and hands being severed Keep your hands clear of the moving mi...

Page 32: ...on Group Pictogram Meaning Warning Risk of hands being crushed Warning Risk of getting caught in the conveyor belt Keep clear of the conveyor when it is running Warning Strong magnetic field Individuals with pacemakers must keep clear ...

Page 33: ...ing parts Keep clear of the equipment Warning Falling bales During work keep clear of the machine Warning Consult the manual before entering the machine Warning Crushing hazard Ensure that the safety valve lever has been rotated 90 degrees before entering the mixing chamber ...

Page 34: ...ogram Meaning Warning Do not go underneath the inclined conveyor It could fall Warning Always attach the safety chain before driving on public roads Maximum authorized rotation speed at the equipment intake Greasing point See chapter 7 Maintenance ...

Page 35: ... 33 Pictogram Meaning Oil tank See chapter 7 Main tenance Warning Check that the wheels are tight See chapter 7 Main tenance Recommended oil flow rate See Getting started on page 47 Recommended auger position See Getting started on page 47 ...

Page 36: ...ogram Meaning Warning The equipment must be modified if connected to a tractor with a closed centre hydraulic system See Getting started on page 47 Low or high speed Warning Stop the drive shaft before changing speeds See Getting started on page 47 ...

Page 37: ...et stuck in the equipment s moving parts l Always follow all accident prevention safety occupational health environmental protection and traffic rules and regulations l On public roads follow the rules of the road and obey the 40 km h 25 mph speed limit l The equipment must be operated by a single trained individual The owner must train any trainees or other temporary external help and inform them...

Page 38: ...ion especially on rough or steep terrain and while turning l Avoid suddenly braking and accelerating when going up or down a slope l Ideally use your machine in daylight Otherwise ensure that you have adequate artificial lighting 2 1 4 Manufacturer and user responsibilities Failure to comply with the following rules can make your machine dangerous The manufacturer shall not be held liable in the e...

Page 39: ... l To prevent fire keep the machine and its accessories clean and clear of grass leaves or excess grease l Always keep a working fire extinguisher handy l Check with your insurance provider that using your equipment in the intended locations does not pose any risk 2 1 8 Overhead power lines l Ensure that the machine and its accessories have sufficient clearance at all times l If the machine comes ...

Page 40: ...lights l Check the tire pressure see Checking the tires on page 108 l Attach the safety chains between the mixer and the tractor using the provided anchor points l Check that the distribution hatch es are closed l Attach the retaining bars to the transfer panels by putting two plastic hose clamps through the holes in the bars Figure 7 Detail A and B Figure 7 Retaining Bars l If your machine has a ...

Page 41: ...clined conveyor check that it is in transport position Figure 8 Figure 8 Inclined Conveyor in Transport Position If the conveyor is lowered while the machine is backing up it reduces operator visibility and can cause collisions with people or obstacles behind the machine ...

Page 42: ... parking brake on both the tractor and the equipment and disengaging the PTO l When positioning the equipment select the slowest possible speed on the tractor l Before hitching the equipment ensure that the tractor lift controls are set so that the tractor cannot move during the process l Once the equipment is hitched lock the coupling device Check that the hitch is correctly locked and in good co...

Page 43: ...omplete stop l Place the support and stabilizing devices wedges stand etc l Let the gearboxes and hydraulic components cool as well as any other parts of the machine that may be hot 2 4 2 Welding When welding place the grounding device as close to the welding area as possible The load cells should never be between the weld and grounding device l For welding operations on the equipment or tractor d...

Page 44: ...lode Use the recommended air pressure see Technical specifications on page 16 l Ensure that the machine is immobilized stable and protected against accidental movement before beginning work on the wheels Use chocks and ensure that the lifting equipment has sufficient lifting capacity 2 4 6 Repairs l Replace worn parts with genuine parts l Eliminate any defects that may compromise safety l Immediat...

Page 45: ...ed and rotation direction of the tractor s PTO are compatible with the intended use of the machine l Check that the PTO guards are in place and in good condition Immediately replace them if damaged l Never engage the tractor s PTO when the engine is off l Disengage the PTO when the drive shaft is likely to reach its maximum angle especially during turns climbs and descents l After uncoupling it fr...

Page 46: ...TO turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition l Before each use ensure that the drive shaft is in good condition and is correctly mounted and locked l Check that the drive shaft guard is in place and in good condition Immediately replace it if damaged l Carefully follow the safety instructions from the drive shaft manufacturer For drive shaft maintenance see its technical manual The ...

Page 47: ...in l Empty liquids into clean leak proof containers designated for this purpose Avoid using food containers and beverage bottles l Return used fluids to a collection and reprocessing centre so that they are recycled or disposed of in accordance with legislation l Stockpiling abandoning or dumping tires is prohibited as is burning them outdoors Return them to an approved distributor or collector ...

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Page 49: ...tractor meets the required specifications before hitching the mixer see Connecting the hydraulic and electrical systems on page 49 To adjust the position of the mixer coupler see Adjusting the hitch position on page 61 To adjust the position of the mixer jack see Adjusting the jack height on page 62 To hitch the machine 1 Place the tractor s drawbar so that the axis of the hitch pin hole is an app...

Page 50: ...ont of the mixer so that its drawbar faces the mixer s tongue 3 Insert the locking pin and secure it with a pin 4 Attach the safety chain between the mixer and the tractor using the provided anchor points Figure 11 Hitching to the Tractor 5 Remove the machine s jack stand and place it horizontally on its support ...

Page 51: ...following tables indicate the number of hydraulic valves required for the selected options NOTE If your tractor does not have enough hydraulic valves the mixer can be operated with only two valves Contact your dealer for more information NOTE An additional hydraulic valve is required for the A950 and A1230 mixers to operate the tridem with tag axles Table 8 Number of Double Acting Hydraulic Valves...

Page 52: ...e reversed l The remote control for SMART Control mixers will not work This could cause an accident Relieve the pressure in the tractor s hydraulic system and ensure that the couplings are clean before connecting them to the tractor Dirt will contaminate the hydraulic oil The recommended oil flow rate to use the SMARTMIX mixer effectively is 38 55 Lpm 10 15 US gpm NOTE When hitching to the tractor...

Page 53: ...ter and electrical hydraulic controls 4 Plug the rear lights into the 7 pin socket on the tractor 5 Check that the tractor and machine turn signals correspond to one another If the mixer does not have a SMART Control remote the hydraulic and electrical connections are done If the mixer has a SMART Control remote and the tractor has a closed centre hydraulic system see the following sections 3 2 1 ...

Page 54: ...on the flow divider see Figure 12 2 8 Put the hood back on the nose NOTE The cap and plug see Figure 13 B and C and cover plate see Figure 13 A are located in the black box provided with your machine Figure 12 Nose of a Mixer Without a Conveyor Figure 13 Cover Cap and Plug ...

Page 55: ...ee Figure 14 2 Since the hydraulic system is full of oil keep rags and a container handy to collect the oil when you disconnect the hydraulic hose 3 Put the plug see Figure 15 A in the hydraulic hose 4 Put the cap see Figure 15 B on the proportional valve Figure 14 1 5 Put the hood back on the nose NOTE The cap and plug Figure 15 A and B are located in the black box provided with your machine Figu...

Page 56: ...is not too long 1 Hitch the machine to the tractor see Hitching to the tractor on page 47 2 Without connecting the drive shaft to the tractor turn the tractor as sharply as possible in relation to the machine In this position the drive shaft is fully retracted in relation to the tractor 3 Try to bring the drive shaft next to the tractor s PTO If it is too long shorten it To ensure that the drive s...

Page 57: ...4 Ensure that the drive shaft will not collide with the machine or tractor at any lift height NOTE See the documentation provided by the drive shaft manufacturer 3 3 3 Checking the slope angle of the drive shaft Once the drive shaft has been connected check its slope angle A good slope angle will prevent damage to the drive shaft and reduce vibrations on the machine Figure 17 shows the maximum ver...

Page 58: ... Before proceeding securely immobilize the equipment with the devices provided To unhitch the machine 1 Position the machine on a level stable surface turn off the tractor engine and relieve the pressure in the hydraulic hoses 2 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses 3 Disconnect the power supply to the lights 4 Put the jack in vertical position 5 Remove the pin from the locking pin 6 Uncouple the drive s...

Page 59: ... Control remote in the tractor cab using the provided attachment and suction cup mount see Figure 18 NOTE Install the SMART Control remote so that l You can comfortably control the machine from the tractor seat l The other tractor controls are not blocked Figure 18 Installing the SMART Control Remote ...

Page 60: ...ase fitting see Maintenance on page 97 NOTE The technical specifications table see Technical specifications on page 16 indicates the mechanical power the tractor PTO needs to rotate the mixing auger 3 6 1 A280 A380 A520 A700 A950 and A1230 SMARTMIX with direct drive To test the rotating parts 1 Select the PTO that corresponds to the nominal rotation speed of the machine 540 or 1 000 rpm NOTE For t...

Page 61: ...he speed lever in the position see Figure 19 2 If you cannot shift into low speed the lever does not move all the way rotate the tractor PTO disengage it and move the lever until the drive shaft almost completely stops rotating 3 Select the 540 rpm or 1 000 rpm PTO on your tractor then slowly engage it at idle 4 Accelerate until the PTO reaches the nominal rotation speed To test the rotating parts...

Page 62: ...60 Operator s Manual Mixer Anderson Group If the speed lever is stuck in engaged position stop the tractor engine to release the PTO ...

Page 63: ... A280 A380 and A520 models you will need to adjust the height of the mixer s tongue NOTE Take the measurements on a level surface when the mixer is empty and uncoupled Figure 20 Measurements for Hitching The tongue A can be adjusted to different heights depending on the model l A280 A380 and A520 250 1 075 mm 10 42 in l A700 A950 and A1230 350 450 550 or 650 mm 14 18 22 or 26 in Before hitching th...

Page 64: ...SMARTMIX see Safety tips for transport on page 38 The jack height is adjustable Select the position that is most suitable for the tractor drawbar To adjust the jack height 1 Hitch the mixer to the tractor 2 Remove the mounting bolts from the jack 3 Slide the jack to the desired height 4 Insert the mounting bolts into the jack where appropriate for the tractor drawbar 5 Unhitch the mixer from the t...

Page 65: ...Anderson Group Mixer Operator s Manual 63 Figure 22 Hydraulic Jack Extended A and in Transport Position B A700 A950 and A1230 Models ...

Page 66: ...e of the hydraulic cylinder For a finer cut the restrictor blades must be completely inside the mixing chamber see Figure 23 A 1 Using the hydraulic controls or the optional SMART Control remote move the restrictor blades all the way out of the mixing chamber see Figure 23 B 2 Stop the tractor 3 Remove the restrictor blade guards on each side of the machine by unscrewing the four 4 bolts on each g...

Page 67: ...by SMART Control with the SMART Control remote see Controls on page 75 4 4 Adjusting the hatch openings The discharge rate depends on the conveyor speed see Adjusting the conveyor speed on page 70 and the hatch openings The more a hatch is open the higher the discharge rate The front hatch on your SMARTMIX is equipped with a visual openness indicator 0 indicates that the hatch is completely closed...

Page 68: ...66 Operator s Manual Mixer Anderson Group Figure 25 Front Hatch FD Model Figure 26 Rear Hatch ST Model ...

Page 69: ...adjusted using the tractor s hydraulic controls If your SMARTMIX is equipped with both front and rear hatches the hatches are adjusted using the same tractor hydraulic controls via the SMART Control remote see Controls on page 75 4 5 Adjusting the horizontal conveyor offset When driving on public roads ensure that the conveyor is centred 4 5 1 Fixed horizontal conveyor standard for FD models The f...

Page 70: ...nderson Group Figure 27 Fixed Horizontal Conveyor Offset by 150 mm 5 9 in on the Left Figure 28 Fixed Horizontal Conveyor Offset by 375 mm 14 75 in on the Left The fixed horizontal conveyor is adjusted using hardware see Figure 29 ...

Page 71: ... hydraulic horizontal conveyor can be offset by 0 375 mm 0 14 75 in on the left or right The offset of the hydraulic horizontal conveyor can be adjusted by direct drive with the tractor hydraulic controls or by SMART Control with the SMART Control remote see Controls on page 75 Figure 30 Hydraulic Horizontal Conveyor Offset by 375 mm 14 75 in on the Left ...

Page 72: ...rging to the right of the machine and adjust flow restrictor B see Figure 31 if discharging to the left of the machine To adjust the conveyor speed 1 Turn the flow restrictor knob to increase or decrease the conveyor speed Figure 31 Flow Restrictor 4 6 2 Adjusting the conveyor speed by SMART Control option The conveyor speed is adjusted by SMART Control via the SMART Control remote see Controls on...

Page 73: ...rt for the DG500 Computer 4 8 Adjusting the angle of the inclined conveyor option When the machine is operating the inclined conveyor must be completely lowered see Figure 34 In transport mode it must be completely raised see Figure 33 Figure 33 Inclined Conveyor Raised ...

Page 74: ... of access and ensure that the mixing augers and the inside of the mixing chamber are clean Wear protective equipment gloves goggles etc and use appropriate tools 4 9 1 Configuring the knives for A280 and A380 mixers The mixer augers always ship with 10 knives without an auger extension or 12 knives with an auger extension If you have very little material to cut or just want to mix it you can remo...

Page 75: ...gers Figure 35 Knife Positions on the SMARTMIX A280 A380 A520 and A700 Augers 4 9 3 Configuring the knives for A950 and A1230 mixers For triple auger mixers the knives can be configured three ways see Table 11 and Figure 36 Table 11 Configuring the Auger Knives for Triple Auger Mixers Situation Configuration Your mixture contains three or more silage bales Put the JORDAN knife 6 the furthest from ...

Page 76: ...ion ring can be installed so that it points into or out of the mixing chamber as shown in Figure 37 To decrease the loading height install the ring pointing into the mixing chamber To increase the capacity of the machine and reduce the power that is required for mixing install the ring pointing out of the mixing chamber Figure 37 Installing the Hay Retention Ring ...

Page 77: ...aulic controls NOTE For more information about the tractor s hydraulic controls see the tractor operator s manual NOTE For more information about the SMART Control see the SMART Control operator s manual 5 1 1 DG500 scale system The DG500 scale system is a programmable weight indicator that lets you enter your feed recipes Figure 38 DG500 Scale System NOTE For more information about the DG500 see ...

Page 78: ...d with both front and rear hatches a hatch selector switch is provided to control both hatches with a single hydraulic valve Figure 39 Hatch Selector Switch Table 12 Description of the Hatch Selector Switch Controls Control Meaning Light off Front hatch is operating Light on Rear hatch is operating ...

Page 79: ...unction F1 Reduce the conveyor speed F2 Discharge to the right of the mixer F3 Offset the horizontal conveyor to the right of the mixer Increase the incline of the inclined conveyor F4 Select the rear hatch F5 Select the 40 rpm speed for the augers F6 Engage or disengage the restrictor blades F7 Increase the conveyor speed F8 Discharge to the left of the mixer ...

Page 80: ...erson Group Control Function F9 Offset the horizontal conveyor to the left of the mixer Decrease the incline of the inclined conveyor F10 Unused F11 Select the 27 rpm speed for the augers F12 Disengage the restrictor blades Optional ...

Page 81: ... followed by concentrates and minerals silage and then liquids NOTE With a twin or triple auger SMARTMIX A520 A700 A950 A1230 load the material between the augers to best distribute it within the mixing chamber 5 2 1 Loading long products 3 Engage the restrictor blades NOTE The further the restrictor blades are inside the mixing chamber the faster and finer the cutting will be 4 If your machine ha...

Page 82: ...uipped with the two speed option select low speed 11 Load the short fibre grass silage corn etc and liquids 12 Once all the materials have been loaded let the machine run for 2 3 minutes to homogenize the mixture times may vary based on the feed type NOTE For best results the mixing chamber should be filled to at least 6 in from the top To increase the capacity of the mixing chamber install an aug...

Page 83: ...e hatch halfway 6 Move the tractor forward at a suitable speed for the quantity of material to distribute 7 At the end of distribution select high speed if your machine has the optional two speed gearbox to help empty the mixing chamber completely 8 Once distribution is complete stop the tractor PTO 9 Close the distribution hatch 10 Raise the inclined conveyor or centre the horizontal conveyor 11 ...

Page 84: ...t can be used in float mode NOTE Connect the hydraulic hose with a cable tie on the pressure side of the tractor Forward operation l If you want your front and rear axles of your tridem to be tag put the hydraulic valve connected to the tridem axle s hydraulic system in float mode l To disengage the tag axles when travelling on long straight stretches actuate the hydraulic valve until the tridem a...

Page 85: ...Anderson Group Mixer Operator s Manual 83 Actuate the hydraulic valve until the tridem axle wheels are parallel to the mixer frame In reverse operation the tag axles must always be parallel to the frame ...

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Page 87: ...he bottom of the augers are not adjus ted properly Adjust or replace the scrapers see Adjust ing or replacing the auger scrapers on page 116 The restrictor blades are too far inside the mixing cham ber Reduce the travel of the restrictor blades using the stroke limiter bolt see Adjusting the cut size on page 64 The mixing augers will not turn The shear bolt breaks every time A mixing auger is bloc...

Page 88: ...djusted incorrectly Move the scrapers slightly back from the pul leys A bale is stuck between two mix ing augers The knives are positioned incorrectly Make sure that the JORDAN knife is all the way out on each auger see Configuring the auger knives on page 72 The mixture is of poor quality The mixing augers are not synchronized for twin and triple auger mixers Synchronize the mixing augers see Rep...

Page 89: ...ractor s power supply is defective 1 Check the tractor s fuse 2 Check the tractor s electrical system There is an electrical issue with the weight indicator Contact your dealer The power cable fuse blew Replace the fuse The SMART Box fuse blows when the SMART Box is powered on The SMART Box power cord is connected to the tractor with reversed polarity Connect the positive terminals together and th...

Page 90: ...xing chamber capacity OR Install the hay retention ring in reverse see Orientation of the hay retention ring on page 74 The high performance auger knives are out A700 and A1230 only Put the mixing auger knives back in see Configuring the auger knives on page 72 The scrapers are adjusted incorrectly Adjust them so that there is 3 mm 1 8 in of clearance between the scraper and the bottom see Adjusti...

Page 91: ...r them if neces sary All the lights on the control box are working properly but the corresponding hydraulic functions are not SMART Control option No hydraulic pressure is com ing from the tractor 1 Check that the hydraulic lines between the tractor and the machine are connected correctly and in the right direction 2 Check that the tractor lever is set to continuous pumping 3 Check that the tracto...

Page 92: ...e train The yoke is located on the secondary drive shaft If the shear bolt breaks 1 Disengage the PTO turn off the tractor and uncouple the drive shaft 2 Remove the piece of shear bolt from the yoke see Figure 42 A 3 Insert a new bolt available on the spare bolt support Figure 43 4 Put the drive shaft back in place Figure 42 Location of the Shear Bolt Yoke on a Single Auger SMARTMIX ...

Page 93: ...for the mixing augers see Figure 44 A The second yoke is located after the first gearbox for the rear auger see Figure 44 B If the shear bolt for the front auger breaks see Figure 44 A 1 Disengage the PTO turn off the tractor and uncouple the drive shaft 2 Remove the piece of shear bolt from the yoke see Figure 44 A 3 Insert a new bolt available on the spare bolt support Figure 45 4 Put the drive ...

Page 94: ... shaft 2 Remove the piece of shear bolt from the yoke see Figure 44 B 3 Insert a new bolt available on the spare bolt support Figure 45 4 Put the drive shaft back in place Figure 44 Location of the Shear Bolt Yokes on a Twin Auger SMARTMIX Figure 45 Location of the Shear Bolts on the A520 and A700 SMARTMIX ...

Page 95: ...g Augers Two Augers 6 3 3 A950 and A1230 SMARTMIX Triple auger SMARTMIX mixers have three yokes The first yoke is located on the secondary drive shaft and protects the three planetary gearboxes for the mixing augers see Figure 47 A The second yoke is located after the first gearbox for the middle auger see Figure 47 B The third yoke is located after the second gearbox for the rear auger see Figure...

Page 96: ...lt support Figure 48 4 Put the drive shaft back in place If the shear bolt for the rear auger breaks see Figure 47 C 1 Disengage the PTO turn off the tractor and uncouple the drive shaft 2 Remove the piece of shear bolt from the yoke see Figure 47 C 3 Insert a new bolt available on the spare bolt support Figure 48 4 Put the drive shaft back in place Figure 47 Location of the Shear Bolt Yokes on a ...

Page 97: ...er see Figure 49 E and rear auger scraper see Figure 49 F must also be offset from each other by 90 To synchronize the mixing augers 1 Disconnect the drive shaft from the middle auger 2 Using the tractor PTO rotate the front auger into Position D and the middle auger into Position E 3 Once the first two augers are synchronized reconnect the drive shaft to the middle auger 4 Disconnect the drive sh...

Page 98: ...96 Operator s Manual Mixer Anderson Group Figure 49 Synchronizing the Mixing Augers Three Augers ...

Page 99: ... the machine and its accessories clean and in perfect condition l Let the transmission components drive shaft gearbox belts hoses and other hydraulic components cool down before beginning work l Follow the recommended maintenance intervals Before proceeding with any repairs maintenance or cleaning turn off the tractor engine remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the drive shaft from the ...

Page 100: ...e schedule The following table summarizes the maintenance tasks and their required intervals which will be covered in the following sections Table 14 Maintenance Schedule Task Daily Before the first use After the first hours Every hours Annually 2000 hours See Section 10 50 100 50 100 200 Grease the uni versal joints drive shaft X X Greasing on page 102 Grease the drive shaft sliding sleeves X Gre...

Page 101: ...Check the plan etary oil level X Checking the plan etary oil level and changing the oil on page 109 Change the plan etary oil X X Checking the plan etary oil level and changing the oil on page 109 Maintain the plan etary breathers X X Maintaining the oil tank breathers on page 114 Check the two speed gearbox oil level X Checking the gearbox oil level and changing the oil on page 112 Change the two...

Page 102: ...bolts X Tightening torque on page 122 Power wash X Cleaning on page 123 Check and sharpen or replace visibly worn knives varies based on rations X Sharpening or replacing the knives on page 114 Check the conveyor belt tension X Checking and adjust ing the con veyor tension on page 118 Check and adjust the scrapers X Checking and adjust ing the scrapers on page 120 Replace the hydraulic pressure fi...

Page 103: ...xer Operator s Manual 101 Task Daily Before the first use After the first hours Every hours Annually 2000 hours See Section 10 50 100 50 100 200 Maintain the tridem axle option See the ADR manual provided with the mixer ...

Page 104: ...ng 7 2 1 Greasing points Your SMARTMIX must be greased using a gun where indicated by the sticker in the following figure Figure 50 Greasing Point Marker NOTE Anderson Group recommends using NLG1 Type 2 synthetic lithium grease Figure 51 Greasing Points 1 ...

Page 105: ...Anderson Group Mixer Operator s Manual 103 Figure 52 Greasing Points 2 Figure 53 View of Detail A in the Greasing Points 2 Figure ...

Page 106: ...104 Operator s Manual Mixer Anderson Group Figure 54 View of Detail B in the Greasing Points 2 Figure ...

Page 107: ...ks on the side of the machine 3 Grease the planetary until grease comes out the hole on top of the planetary see Figure 55 B Figure 55 Greasing the Planetaries Before entering the mixing chamber unhitch the tractor from the machine to prevent it from starting accidentally Use safe and stable means of access and ensure that the mixing augers and the inside of the mixing chamber are clean Wear prote...

Page 108: ...hat all rotating parts have stopped before approaching and greasing the drive shafts The drive shafts can be equipped with standard or extended lubrication crosses Standard crosses see Figure 58 have a grease fitting in the centre and must be greased every 8 hours Extended lubrication crosses see Figure 59 have a grease fitting on one end and must usually be greased every 50 hours The following ta...

Page 109: ...Figure 57 Component Standard Extended lub rication 1 Crosses 8 hrs 50 hrs 2 Crosses 8 hrs 50 hrs 3 Constant velocity joints double cardan 8 hrs 50 hrs 4 Sliding tubes 50 hrs 50 hrs 5 Cardan and tube guard 8 hrs 50 hrs 6 Constant velocity joint guards 8 hrs 50 hrs Figure 58 Standard Cross Figure 59 Extended Lubrication Cross ...

Page 110: ... regulations for using the PTO shafts If your manuals have been lost or damaged contact your Anderson dealer for new ones 7 3 Checking the tires Model Tire designation Nominal inflation pres sure Wheel torque A280 SMARTMIX 15 0 55 17 26 PLY 7 1 bar 103 psi 270 290 N m A380 SMARTMIX 15 0 55 17 26 PLY 7 1 bar 103 psi 270 290 N m A520 SMARTMIX 385 65R22 5 8 9 bar 130 psi 270 290 N m A700 SMARTMIX 275...

Page 111: ...e the ladder On the SMARTMIX A700 A950 and A1230 models the oil tanks are on each side of the mixing chamber The arrows above and below the OIL indicator show whether it is for the front or rear gearbox Figure 60 Planetary Oil Level Indicator To top up the oil 1 Remove the oil tank guards SMARTMIX A700 A950 and A1230 only 2 Remove the breather see Figure 61 A 3 Remove the plug on the top of the ta...

Page 112: ...ith a clamp 3 Pump oil into the tank until it reaches the MIN level and wait for the oil level to stabilize approx 10 mins 4 Put oil through the plug see Figure 61 B so that the oil level is approximately 50 mm 2 in from the bottom of the tank and then put the plugs back in 5 Ensure that there is enough oil in the planetary a Remove the access hatch on the auger see Figure 62 A b Unscrew the level...

Page 113: ...his purpose and then dropped off at a specialized recycling centre Table 16 Frequency and Oil Type for Checking and Changing the Planetary Oil Model Oil quantity Frequency for checking the oil level Frequency for chan ging the oil Oil type A280 Between 20 5 L 5 4 US gal and 23 L 6 US gal Daily After the first 100 hours and then every 2000 hours or annually ISO 220 synthetic industrial gear oil E g...

Page 114: ...box oil level and changing the oil The gearbox oil level is good if oil comes out when you unscrew the cap in the middle of the gearbox see Figure 63 2 Figure 63 A280 and A380 Speed Reducer A A380 Two Speed Gearbox B and A520 A700 A950 and A1230 Two Speed Gearbox C ...

Page 115: ...ner 3 Put on a new gasket and put the drain plug back in 4 Fill the tank the same way as for topping up the oil Table 17 Frequency and Oil Type for Checking and Changing the Gearbox Oil Model Oil quantity Frequency for checking the oil level Frequency for chan ging the oil Oil type A280 and A380 5 L 1 3 US gal Every 50 hours After the first 100 hours and then every 2000 hours or annually ISO 220 s...

Page 116: ...move the breather 2 Remove any debris from the breather and clean it with a mild detergent 3 Put the breather back on the oil tank 7 7 Replacing the hydraulic pressure filter SMART Control option On machines equipped with the SMART Control option the hydraulic system is protected by a pressure filter To ensure its effectiveness it is recommended that you replace it l Annually OR l Every 500 hours ...

Page 117: ...g the material Figure 65 Knife Teeth Before entering the mixing chamber unhitch the tractor from the machine to prevent it from starting accidentally Use safe and stable means of access and ensure that the mixing augers and the inside of the mixing chamber are clean Wear protective equipment gloves goggles etc and use appropriate tools ...

Page 118: ...highest part of the bottom of the mixing chamber 2 Loosen the bolts ensuring that they do not fall under the auger and get lost 3 If replacing the scraper remove the scraper and put the new one in the same spot 4 Adjust the bottom of the scraper so that it is at least 3 mm 1 8 in from the bottom of the mixing chamber NOTE If there is not enough clearance 3 mm or more the scraper may get stuck at t...

Page 119: ...hamber unhitch the tractor from the machine to prevent it from starting accidentally Use safe and stable means of access and ensure that the mixing augers and the inside of the mixing chamber are clean Wear protective equipment gloves goggles etc and use appropriate tools ...

Page 120: ... tension see Adjusting the conveyor belt tension on page 119 NOTE The measurement must be taken in the centre of the conveyor Figure 67 Clearance Between the Conveyor Belt and Frame for the SMARTMIX with Horizontal Conveyor 7 10 2SMARTMIX with horizontal and inclined conveyors Ensure that there is 25 35 mm 1 1 3 8 in of clearance between the conveyor belt and frame see Figure 68 If not adjust the ...

Page 121: ...Horizontal and Inclined Conveyors 7 10 3Adjusting the conveyor belt tension This must be done on each side of the conveyor Stop the conveyor before proceeding To adjust the clearance between the conveyor belt and frame 1 Loosen the ball bearing nuts see 7 10 3 2 2 Adjust the tension by tightening or loosening the adjusting nuts see 7 10 3 1 3 Tighten the ball bearing nuts see 7 10 3 2 ...

Page 122: ...e of the conveyor Stop the conveyor before proceeding Ensure that there is 3 mm 1 8 in of clearance between the scraper and the roller see Figure 70 2 If not adjust the scraper To adjust the clearance between the scraper and roller 1 Loosen the bolts on each side of the conveyor see Figure 70 1 2 Adjust the distance between the scraper and roller 3 Tighten the bolts see Figure 70 1 ...

Page 123: ...ning the jacks Model Oil quantity Maintenance Frequency Oil grease type A700 A950 and A1230 hydraulic jacks 4 L 1 US gal None Automatic transmission fluid A280 A380 and A520 manual jacks Grease the grease fitting 2 months NLG1 Type 2 synthetic lithium grease E g Mobil SHC 460 Shell Gadus S5 V100 2 ...

Page 124: ... multiply by 1 356 for N m SAE 2 5 5 11 20 32 50 70 100 175 170 25 0 SAE 5 8 17 30 50 75 110 150 260 430 64 0 SAE 8 12 24 45 70 110 150 210 380 600 91 0 Dia meter in 0 2 5 0 312 5 0 37 5 0 437 5 0 5 0 562 5 0 62 5 0 7 5 0 87 5 1 1 4 5 16 3 8 7 16 1 2 9 16 5 8 3 4 7 8 1 Threads per inch NF 28 24 24 20 20 18 18 16 14 14 Tightening torque in ft lb multiply by 1 356 for N m SAE 2 6 3 12 23 36 55 80 11...

Page 125: ...585 817 1 102 1 447 CLASS 12 9 23 55 112 194 307 471 685 956 1 290 1 693 7 14 Cleaning Before storing the machine thoroughly clean and grease it Any build up that accumulates during work can make your machine rust more quickly Regularly remove it with a power washer at the intervals specified in Maintenance schedule on page 98 7 14 1Personal protective equipment When cleaning the machine especiall...

Page 126: ...leaning check the hydraulic hoses for leaks or damage and ensure that the couplings are tight Immediately repair any damage Check that all the bolts are tight 7 15 Storage For extended storage l Clean the machine see Maintenance schedule on page 98 l Store the machine with all the hatches open approximately 5 cm 2 in Place it on a stable surface slightly inclined toward the front hatch to prevent ...

Page 127: ...machine in storage grease the cylinder rods Before using it again clean the rods with a diesel soaked rag and wipe them with a clean dry cloth l Grease the joints Maintenance schedule on page 98 l Place all the hydraulic hose connections on their respective supports ...

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