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Farm Aid 500 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

FARM AID EQUIPMENT, INC. 40 EAST 1ST STREET, CORSICA, SD 57328

PHONE (605) 946-5479 FAX (605) 946 5899 www.farmaidequip.com

500

Owner's manual

    Owner __________________
    S/N      __________________
    Dealer   __________________

Please file Owner's copy of the Warranty
Registration in the pouch on the back cover

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Page 1: ...ICA SD 57328 PHONE 605 946 5479 FAX 605 946 5899 www farmaidequip com 500 Owner s manual Owner __________________ S N __________________ Dealer __________________ Please file Owner s copy of the Warranty Registration in the pouch on the back cover ...

Page 2: ...FARM AID EQUIPMENT INC 40 EAST 1ST STREET CORSICA SD 57328 PHONE 605 946 5479 FAX 605 946 5899 www farmaidequip com ...

Page 3: ...ECAL CARE 8 HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY DECALS 8 9 SAFETY LABELS 10 11 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 12 PREPARING TRACTOR FOR MIXER 12 BEFORE OPERATION 13 14 LOADING THE MACHINE 14 OPERATION 14 15 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS 15 FOLLOWING OPERATION 16 PERFORMING MAINTENANCE 16 BELT TENSION 16 CHAIN TENSION CHAIN OIL 17 LUBRICATION 17 POLY LINER CARE 17 WELDING ON THE MACHINE Remainder PARTS MANUAL ...

Page 4: ...FARM AID EQUIPMENT INC 40 EAST 1ST STREET CORSICA SD 57328 PHONE 605 946 5479 FAX 605 946 5899 www farmaidequip com ...

Page 5: ...file a claim on your behalf for the scale component with the manufacturer or you may seek warranty through one of their authorized service centers 3 Repair or Replacement Procedure If your Farm Aid Equipment Inc mixer develops a defect excluding scales and or tires during the warranty period promptly notify Farm Aid Equipment Inc Until such notice is received Warrantor will not be responsible for ...

Page 6: ...that has been altered or modified to change the intended use of the Farm Aid equipment In addition the warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal use or by the use of parts accessories or other equipment which in the sole judgment of Warrantor are either incompatible with the Farm Aid equipment or adversely affect its operation performance or durability This warranty does not cov...

Page 7: ... not assume responsibility for nor shall be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages Warrantor assumes no responsibility to the owner for loss of use of the Farm Aid equipment loss of time inconvenience or other damage consequential or otherwise including but not limited to loss of income or revenue additional operating expenses expense for gasoline expense of transporting the Fa...

Page 8: ...t OSHA CCOHS regulations generally require that operators of machinery must be trained before initial operation and annually at a minimum Please review their recommendations at https www osha gov laws regs regulations standardnumber 1928 3 Local regulations may specify the minimum age often sixteen 16 years or older to operate power machinery You must know what regulations apply to you 4 Unqualifi...

Page 9: ...ified area and carefully press the exposed sticky backing in place Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place SAFETY LABELS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED KEY WORDS The safety labels start with a key word The key words used are DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in serious inj...

Page 10: ...FARM AID EQUIPMENT INC 40 EAST 1ST STREET CORSICA SD 57328 PHONE 605 946 5479 FAX 605 946 5899 www farmaidequip com ...

Page 11: ...O CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH THIS SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED THE SYMBOL SHOWN BELOW AND FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO INSTUCT YOU IN WAYS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR MACHINE LAST LONGER WORK BETTER AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO IT THIS SYMBO...

Page 12: ...ese are controlled by the operator in the cab of the truck or tractor who may not be able to see all sides of the elevator The limits of the machine are noted on the yellow loading instruction label on the front of the machine Do not exceed them This machine is designed to mix roughage and food supplements for ruminating animals Do not use it for any other purpose This machine is equipped with ref...

Page 13: ... the hitch pin move the tractor forward and adjust the height of the hitch REMEMBER Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand contact your dealer or Farm Aid Equipment BEFORE OPERATION Carefully study and understand this manual Do not wear loose fitting clothing which may catch in moving part...

Page 14: ...ge door When overloaded certain high roughage rations may bunch up and barrel roll resulting in poor mixing Do not Dump commodities into the mixer especially roughage This can cause the roughage to bind between the reel spiral and the mixer wall Wet or stringy hay is more prone to this It can damage the mixer The belt should slip if the machine starts to wedge Do not tighten the main drive belt if...

Page 15: ...rior to operation Do not operate near the edge of drop offs or banks Do not operate on steep slopes as overturn may result Operate up and down not across intermediate slopes Avoid sudden starts and stops Pick the most level route when transporting across fields Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies and steep hillsides Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds Avoid overhead wires or ot...

Page 16: ... including narrow bridges intersections etc Be observant of bridge loading ratings Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you are operating Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting Always operate mixer feeder in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times Make allowances for increased length and weight of the mixer feeder when making tur...

Page 17: ...ction and reactions can occur Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving After servicing be sure all tools parts and service equipment are removed Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specif...

Page 18: ... LINER CARE The poly liner will grow or shrink dependant on temperature Excessive heat combined with sunlight can cause the liner to warp or bulge All engineered polymers are adversely affected by harmful ultraviolet light decreasing the life of the liner Park inside or in a shaded area to increase the life of your poly liner The liner will outlast the bolts that hold it in place The feed is abras...

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