H&S GM 170, Operator'S Manual And Parts List

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TRACTION CONNECTIONS
PTO
Hook the Grinder-Mixer to the tractor drawbar, and attach the Grinder-Mixer PTO to the tractor PTO shaft
locking it into position.
1. Maintain a straight alignment between the grinder-mixer and the tractor.
2. Maintain a 15-1/2” distance between the lock on the tractor PTO and hole on grinder-mixer hitch
for a 540 RPM machine.
3. Maintain a 17” distance between the lock on the tractor PTO and hole on grinder-mixer hitch for a
1000 RPM machine.
4. Maintain a distance of 6”- 12” between the top of the tractor drawbar and the center of the tractor
PTO. An 8” distance is standard.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
PREPARING MIXER
* Properly lubricate the grinder-mixer, checking the transmission and cyclonic reservoir oil levels, and
filling if necessary before operating the grinder-mixer.
* All drain plugs must be properly installed and secured.
* Follow the procedures outlined in the Operation Chapter of this manual for installing the mill screen.
* The tank lid and the discharge auger door must be closed and the cyclone cover must be open.
* Start the tractor, engage the PTO at idle speed and increase the rpm’s until the grinder-mixer is running
at the rated PTO speed. Begin the grinding process.
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Hydraulics
The GM 170 requires a 4 hose hook-up; 2 hoses for the discharge auger lift, and 2 hoses for the discharge
auger rotation.