SAC MaxiMixer 2030, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5
OPERATION
1. Before attempting to fill the mixer, make sure that the discharge door is completely closed, the
chute is in the up position, and the mixing chamber is free of any foreign objects.
IMPORTANT! IF THE DISCHARGE DOOR IS LEFT OPEN DURING MIXING,
FEED MAY BECOME TIGHTLY PLUGGED AGAINST THE CONVEYOR AND
DAMAGE IT.
2. Refer to the Owner's Manual of the tractor before operating the mixer, to ensure proper PTO
engagement.
CAUTION:
Use 540 rpm only. Avoid high speed engagement of
the
MaxiMixer
as it could cause the shear pin to shear or damage the
drive system.
3. The
MaxiMixer
will effectively mix all ingredients in a Total Mixed Ration including small
grains, corn, concentrates and premixes, cotton seed, corn and hay silage etc. The
MaxiMixer
is also capable of processing dry long stem hay into your ration. It is not recommended that
wrapped and ensiled round bales be processed in the
MaxiMixer
.
IMPORTANT! THE MIXER SHOULD ALWAYS STAND LEVEL WHEN MIXING!
4. Due to the nature of mixing and cutting long stem hay, pin shearing is something that can be
expected. The shear pin is designed to be the weakest link in the drive train and its shearing is
to prevent damage to critical components. Therefore never replace shear pins with a higher
tensile strength or grade pin. If a machine is regularly shearing pins, the operator should first
look for mechanical problems such as worn knives or a bearing failure, then evaluate loading
procedures and lastly, call for technical assistance.
5. If a
MaxiMixer
does become plugged or jammed to the point where normal mixing rotation
(counter clockwise from the front) will not resolve the problem, it will be necessary to reverse
the mixer. This can safely be done by first turning off all power sources, setting the parking
brake and waiting for all motion to stop before removing the PTO from the input shaft end.
Then fit the supplied T handle to the input shaft, and then turn the T handle (facing the mixer)
clockwise to loosen the plugged material.
DANGER! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT
ENTER THE MIXING CHAMBER!