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OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER
Figure 20 - Locking Pin and Latch on Hammer mill
Door.
P
ROCESSING
H
AY
If hay is to be ground, grind the grain first. Do not
grind more than two bales of hay per tank until you
are familiar with the results. Large amounts of hay
or coarse ground hay can cause
bridging
in the tank
and make it difficult to unload. If large quantities of
hay are to be ground, run the hay straight through
the machine without filling the tank.
Note: Be careful when running hay/fibrous
material through the mill, as product can
become lodged in the dust collection cyclone.
Be sure to inspect cyclone when processing
loads that contain hay/fibrous material.
P
ROCESSING
W
ITHOUT
M
IXING
To grind any material without mixing, engage the
unloading auger lever, open the tank unloading
auger door and start the grinding operation.
The feed will be augered into the mixing tank cone
and then out through the unloading augers without
mixing. Position the unloading auger tube as
needed to direct the feed.
A
DDING
C
ONCENTRATE
O
R
S
UPPLEMENT
Concentrate or supplement should be added to the
ground feed through the supplement hopper
located at the right rear corner of the grinder mixer
(See Figure 21). A grate is positioned in hopper to
keep large objects from falling into the auger.
CAUTION: KEEP HANDS AND FEET
CLEAR OF AUGER. MAKE SURE
GRATE IS ALWAYS IN PLACE.
Note: For best results, add the concentrate or
supplement before grinding operation. Do not
add ingredients to the supplement hopper while
grinding, this will over load the auger.
Figure 21 - Supplement Hopper Located on Center
Rear Right Hand Side of Machine.
If micro-ingredients are to be added to the feed, the
best results are obtained with a pre-mix, or by
adding the supplements and micro-ingredients at
the same time. If the micro-ingredients are desired
without a pre-mix or other supplement, open the
mixing tank lid and add the ingredients directly into
the mixer. This should be done at the beginning of
the operation. Make sure to close the lid before
starting the operation. The supplement hopper lid
should always be closed when not in use. If strong
additives are not desired in the batch that follows,
clean out the tank cone and unloading augers
through the clean-out doors (See Figure 22).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE PTO IS
DISENGAGED AND THE TRACTOR IS
SHUT OFF. PLACE THE KEY IN YOUR
POCKET
BEFORE
OPENING
OR
CLOSING THE CLEAN-OUT DOOR.
Figure 22 - Cleanout Door (A) Located Under Right
Hand Side Of Tank Assembly.
Located under the right hand side frame and tank
assembly is a hinged door on the bottom of the
auger trough. Release two spring clamps and allow
door to drop. Keep away from the opening. Run the
mixer slowly until the trough and the mixing tank are
cleaned out. Keep all bystanders away from the
machine.
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