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OPERATION OF CATTLEMAXX
Figure 120 - Eccentric Roll Settings (A - Eccentric
Handle; B - Eccentric Handle Stops; C - Eccentric Roll
Lock Bolt).
The minimum roll gap on the rollermill must be
maintained to ensure a consistent particle size. This
should be monitored as the rolls wear and will also
need to be adjusted for any replacement or re-
grooved rolls.
Roll gap should be set for each type of grain. It is
not recommended to process mixed grains as
greater particle size deviation will occur. You are
encouraged to experiment with the roll gap setting
to meet the requirements of rolling different grains
in your operation. Particle size can be monitored by
using the grain inspection trough under the left-
hand side of the rollermill to take feed samples (See
Figure 121).
Figure 121 - Grain Inspection Trough.
Be careful not to over roll grains with too small of a
roll gap setting on the rollermill. Over rolling takes
more power, reduces capacity, and causes
unnecessary roll wear. The rollermill should be
ordered with the rolls grooved for the smallest
grains to be rolled.
Be careful when adjusting the roll gap to always pull
on the eccentric roll handle evenly, either from both
ends or from the center. Do not pull up on the
eccentric roll handle from only one end, as twisting
or bending the handle will move one of the eccentric
roll more than the other and cause the rolls to
become out of parallel with each other. Parallel rolls
must be maintained to achieve uniformity in the
feed particle size.
CAUTION: NEVER ADJUST THE ROLL
GAP WHILE THE CATTLEMAXX IS
RUNNING.
The rollermill is equipped with a positive pressure
eccentric roll release to automatically open the gap
between the rolls. This is to minimize damage to the
rolls and drive train from the induction of tramp
metal or other foreign objects into the rolls. Opening
the grain control gate too far and overloading the
rolls can also cause the eccentric roll release to trip.
Indications that the eccentric roll release has been
tripped are a sudden higher particle size in the
processed feed and the eccentric roll handle has
moved up. The eccentric roll release must be reset
if this occurs.
The eccentric roll release is set by tightening the
eccentric lock bolts after the eccentric roll handle
has been positioned for desired roll gap (See Figure
120). The lock bolts tighten down on a brass plug,
which pushes against a knurled surface on the
eccentric roll bearing housing. Excessive pressure
between the roll will shear the brass plug and open
the roll gap.
Do not over-tighten the eccentric lock bolts, as this
will render the eccentric roll release ineffective.
Tighten the eccentric lock bolts only until they are
snug. Use only the wrench provided to tighten the
eccentric lock bolts so as not to over torque the
bolts.
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OLLERMILL
R
OLLS
The rollermill rolls in the CattleMaxx are made of
heat treated cast iron. The rate of wear on the roll
is dependent upon the hardness or abrasiveness of
the grain, the amount of overloading done, and
damage resulting from foreign objects such as
tramp metal, stones, etc. Increase in particle size
and horsepower requirements are signs of
increased roll wear. Rolls should be replaced when
they become worn down and the surface is slick
and shiny.
Worn rolls can be re-grooved and re-heat treated
by Art’s-Way. Refer to the “Service” section of this
manual for information on replacement rolls.
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Summary of Contents for CATTLEMAXX 6105
Page 7: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 ...
Page 14: ...12 INTRODUCTION Figure 5a Safety Decals ...
Page 22: ...20 PREPAIRING THE GINDER MIXER FOR OPERATION Figure 15 PTO Support ...
Page 27: ...OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER 25 cleaned out Keep all bystanders away from the machine ...
Page 42: ...40 LUBRICATION Figure 70 Hammermill engaging pin shields removed for clarity ...
Page 49: ...SERVICE 47 Figure 96 Belt Removal Shields Removed For Clarity B C ...
Page 78: ...76 OPERATION OF CATTLEMAXX Figure 143 Hopper Inspection Window ...
