Meyer F585 2018, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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7.2 LOADING
NOTE: Overloading can have detrimental effects on the integrity of the implement and it’s safe use. Overloading
will void warranty and increase risk to the operator's safety. Always be aware of your gross weight.
When loading material into the mixer with an end-loader, dump the material into the center of the mixer.
1. Set hay stops according to the instructions in this manual.
2. Follow start up procedure. Refer to 6.4.1 Start-Up.
3. Load baled hay into the center of the mixer.
4. Allow mixer enough time to process the bale before adding other ingredients (4-10 minutes).
NOTE: Processing of long stem forages will continue as other materials are added and mixed. Be careful not to
over process these materials before adding other ingredients.
NOTE: Using the mixer two speed shiftable gearbox, roughages can be processed in “Low” or “High” depending
on how fast the bale needs to be processed.
MAXIMUM FORMULA MIXER GROSS WEIGHT MATERIAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT
PER CUBIC FOOT
MODEL LBS MATERIAL LBS / CU.FT.
F585 80,000 Soybeans 47 lbs.
F700 80,000 Cotton Seed (Dry) 20 lbs.
Corn (Shelled) 45 lbs.
Corn Silage 30 lbs.
Haylage 20 lbs.
DO NOT ENTER MIXER CHAMBER WHILE MIXER IS RUNNING!
Shutoff and lockout power before performing machine service,
adjusting, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine.
Refer to section 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER.
Be aware of power lines and other overhead obstructions when
loading with a telescopic arm or loader. Failure to obey warnings
could cause serious injury or death.
Comply with the safety instructions stipulated in the User Manuals
for the operation / handling equipment used for loading the mixer.
Shutoff and lockout power before performing machine service,
adjusting, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine.
Refer to section 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER.
Do not climb or step onto the platform or ladder before the parking
brake has been applied.
Overloading may cause failure of axles, tires, structural members,
hitches, loss of vehicle control. DO NOT exceed maximum gross
weight. (See your truck/chassis manual for details.)