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OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
BEFORE attempting operation.
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OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
BEFORE attempting operation.
CONVEYOR LIFT
CYLINDER
LOCK COLLARS
PLACED ON CYLINDER
EXPAND LOCK
COLLAR TO FIT
ONTO CYLINDER
SHAFT
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A. Before Starting:
•Check oil level and condition of the planetary gearbox.
•Cycle the unloading door and conveyor several times to fully charge the hydraulic system with oil.
•Disconnect PTO driveline and turn auger by hand. Be sure that it turns freely.
•Check for debris and/or any other items that could block or affect machine operation.
•Top up tractor oil reservoir if required.
B. Test run the mixer.
• Make sure mixer is empty, then start the mixer.
• Run for at least five minutes at rated PTO RPM.
• Raise and lower the door and operate the conveyor/slide tray several times.
• Disengage the mixer and turn off the tractor engine and remove drive line.
• Check the mixer drive components to be sure they are not abnormally hot.
C. After operating for ½ hour:
•Check that all bolts and fasteners are all tightened properly. (See Torque Spec.)
•Check that all wheel nuts are tight and torque to 180 ft-lbs (244 N-m).
•Check the auger. Remove all string, twine, or other entangled material.
•Check that no hoses are pinched, rubbing, or being crimped. Re-align as required.
•Check for oil leaks. Stop leaks before continuing.
•Lubricate all grease fittings.
D. After operating for 5 hours and 10 hours:
•Retorque all wheel nuts, fasteners, and hardware.
•Check that auger turns freely.
•Check the auger. Remove all string, twine, or other entangled material.
•Proceed with normal servicing and maintenance schedule as defined in the Maintenance Section.
E. After operating 50-100 hours:
• Change gearbox oil(s) to remove any initial contaminants per maintenance instructions.
If any of these items are not running as indicated, immediately repair or contact your service representative.
MIXER RuN-IN
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To adjust the height of the lift conveyor, install
cylinder stops as required. For best performance,
the unloading height should be set at the lowest
height possible. The discharge tip-off on the con-
veyor should be adjusted for correct magnet and
discharge angle. Remove or loosen the upper bolts,
pivot the tip off to the desired angles and reinstall
or retighten all bolts.
LIFT CONvEyOR ADjuSTMENT (OPTIONAL)
To avoid personal injury: The mixer floor may be slippery and the auger can spin unexpectedly when stepped on.
Use caution when stepping or standing inside the unit, place a protective cover over the auger knives when work
inside the box is required.
MIXER SETUP
Summary of Contents for MAXI-MIXER 3500 TRAILER Series
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