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VN·V

VERTICAL MIXER

ONE AUGER

SIDE DISCHARGE (VN)

VN-10 (352 cu.ft.)

VN-14 (493 cu.ft)

FRONT DISCHARGE (V)

V-1200 (422 cu.ft.)
V-1400 (493 cu.ft.)

OWNER’S MANUAL

EDITION: JAN/2020

TATOMA AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENTS CORP.
6238 HWY 412
COLCORD, OK 74338

PH. (918) 422-4271

Summary of Contents for VN Series

Page 1: ...AUGER SIDE DISCHARGE VN VN 10 352 cu ft VN 14 493 cu ft FRONT DISCHARGE V V 1200 422 cu ft V 1400 493 cu ft OWNER S MANUAL EDITION JAN 2020 TATOMA AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENTS CORP 6238 HWY 412 COLCORD OK...

Page 2: ...D GUIDELINES 12 INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS AT WORK 21 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 22 AT THE END OF THE WORK 23 SOLVING PROBLEMS 24 USE AND CONSERVATION OF THIS MANUAL 25 MIXER DESCRIPTION 26 INTRODUCTI...

Page 3: ...6 STOPPING THE MIXER 62 LOADING TESTS 63 ACCESS INTO THE TUB 64 LONG TERM STOP OF THE MIXER 65 MAINTENANCE OF THE MIXER 66 GENERAL INDICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 66 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS 67 CHECKING LEV...

Page 4: ...ART USING THE MIXER The mixers manufactured by TATOMA are designed to facilitate your daily work save you time and improve the performance benefits and profitability of your operation With a TATOMA mi...

Page 5: ...essary for repairs restore it immediately after work is finished and before use The warranty is shown on the cover of this book along with the Certificate of Registration and Inspection For informatio...

Page 6: ...AUGER VN V SERIES Tatoma Ag Equipments Corp Located in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 5 SERIAL NUMBER PLATE Below is an image of the serial number plate The plate is located on the front right side of...

Page 7: ...no damage or failure 4 Check that the mixer is delivered with all the accessories and optional elements you requested Once the mixer has been delivered and before it is used qualified TATOMA personnel...

Page 8: ...s by TATOMA personnel once the warranty has been accepted the costs corresponding to travel and labor will be borne by the TATOMA 6 VERY IMPORTANT The defective components must be returned to TATOMA w...

Page 9: ...n this instruction manual i Tow the machinery with vehicles not suitable for this purpose or without using a trailer The machinery is not prepared to be towed by roads or highways j Exceptional events...

Page 10: ...fy that no person under sixteen 16 years old can handle machinery It is your sole responsibility to know that it is within the scope of these standards 2 Current OSHA regulations state At the time of...

Page 11: ...rpret the warning signs described below Symbols used in the user s manual ATTENTION BE CAREFUL YOUR SECURITY IS AT STAKE It indicates in general that the instruction it accompanies is of particular im...

Page 12: ...anger auger rotation can cause serious injuries and death Outside the tube Attention Danger rotation of the drive shafts can cause serious injury and death Front of the mixer Attention Warning for pro...

Page 13: ...requirements Do not wear loose clothing that can be caught by moving parts Always wear protective clothing and appropriate footwear Keep the wheel bolts tightened to the specified torque 220 ft lb an...

Page 14: ...bility conditions on the different mixer mechanisms during the use may vary considerably In order to hitch the tractor with the mixer consider the following Make sure nobody is around the mixer when a...

Page 15: ...people before moving the mixer Be careful with the spectators especially with the children Always look around to make sure it is safe to start the engine and move the unit If necessary indicate with t...

Page 16: ...loading of the mixer the driver must be sure there is nobody on the silo In case of direct loading to the tub from the automatic silo the driver will remain inside the cabin at all times If the load i...

Page 17: ...approved lighting fixtures banners and warning devices necessary to protect other vehicles drivers on the road during the day and night transportation The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in...

Page 18: ...ladder Operate with the utmost caution when handling the mobile elements of the mixer and make sure there is nobody close before operating them otherwise the mixer driver must proceed to warn and evac...

Page 19: ...and be very careful when making adjustments Replace all covers and protections after repair and before moving the mixer After work make sure that all the tools parts and equipment that have intervene...

Page 20: ...ble at all times Always disconnect when welding weighing scale load cells and power supply preventing electricity from passing through them Also disconnect the alternator from the tractor if the mixer...

Page 21: ...e labels related to safety are placed in visible places and close to the parts they refer to Keep the labels clean and visible and replace them with new ones when damaged Identify and respect the indi...

Page 22: ...e off at approximately 540 rpm adding materials evenly to end the most fragile towards the end of the load The concentrated ingredients and the driest ingredients will be added towards the middle of t...

Page 23: ...ossible injuries LUBRICATION Disconnect the transmission and turn off the power of the tractor before lubricating the machine DO NOT wear loose clothing that can get caught in moving parts Grease the...

Page 24: ...tem Hydraulic fluid T 04SAE10W Only when the system has been contaminated Oil filters 24 hours after system startup Regular maintenance every 500 hours AT THE END OF THE WORK At the end of the operati...

Page 25: ...hine load Poor quality mix not exhaustive The load has a high concentration of light ingredients and rotates too quickly inside the tub Move the retainers into the tub High concentration of long straw...

Page 26: ...use of the mixer REMEMBER In any case shall the mixer be used for purposes different than those specified in this instruction manual and for which it has been designed that is the mixing of the diffe...

Page 27: ...rk save you time and improve the performance and benefits of your operation With your mixer you can rationalize the feeding of your livestock improving the efficiency of your work For the proper use o...

Page 28: ...e bunkers Carrying out operations other than the ones here specified is strictly prohibited There is a risk of endangering the physical integrity of the operator and the people close to the mixer also...

Page 29: ...ed by TATOMA are built simple and with highly resistant steel the mechanisms have little wear and require little maintenance The figures on the following pages show the main parts of the different typ...

Page 30: ...tub with which the blades directly impact on it increasing the grinding of the components Its operation is carried out manually SIDE DISCHARGE MIXER MAIN COMPONENTS 1 Scales 2 Unloading conveyor 3 Hy...

Page 31: ...ing to vary the opening of the door according to the needs of the unloading process Unloading conveyor Formed by a closed drawer on whose surface products are transported dragged by a high resistance...

Page 32: ...TOWED MIXER ONE AUGER VN V SERIES Tatoma Ag Equipments Corp Located in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 31 Extension of folding belt Possibility to move laterally the front conveyor through a hydraulic...

Page 33: ...he amount of product unloaded Folding tray unloading system It consists of a hydraulically driven discharge door and an automatically driven folding tray Ladder and access platform It is located on th...

Page 34: ...ront jack Keeps mixer in proper position during parking Its operation is carried out manually Optionally a manually operated hydraulic foot can be supplied using a lever and a separate pump Controls T...

Page 35: ...can come equipped with the following types of coupling 1 UNE 40 50 rotating ring 2 UNE 50 fixed ring 3 Fish mouth Mounted in the USA The hitch point has several adjusting height positions Make sure no...

Page 36: ...ctor side in order to avoid any damage to the transmission The presence of people near the cardan transmission while it is in operation is strictly prohibited since there is a danger of entrapment or...

Page 37: ...change the gear you need to stop the PTO and change the speed by hand or activating the corresponding command If the speed does not engage stop the tractor and manually rotate the cardan transmission...

Page 38: ...ependent pump In order to use the hydraulic jack proceed as follows Hitching the mixer 1 Approach the tractor to the hitch of the mixer respecting at all times the safety recommendations included in t...

Page 39: ...er is hooked raise the support foot to its upper stop to avoid hitting with possible obstacles on the ground during the ride Parking the mixer 1 Park the mixer in a flat area away from ditches slopes...

Page 40: ...monobloc hydraulic distributor M can be supplied The hydraulic distributor is usually located inside the control box that prevents it from hitting The mixer is equipped with a plate Ch anchored on th...

Page 41: ...the driver s movements while operating the tractor 3 They can be operated from the driving position in a comfortable way and without maintaining forced positions 4 They cannot be activated involuntari...

Page 42: ...l road traffic signaling for the mixer that include the following elements White front pilot with retro reflector Rear lights that integrate triangular reflector brake position lighting license plate...

Page 43: ...y stop Preferably the mixer will be parked on flat ground away from ditches channels or slopes where it does not pose an obstacle to the traffic In case of emergency where the mixer needs to be parked...

Page 44: ...re the lever has reached the end of its travel Once the mixer is engaged and before start working with it make sure the parking brake is correctly released Driving with the parking brake on can cause...

Page 45: ...anchored inside a metal box provided with a cover that protects it from knocks To access the battery remove the protective cover The protective cover has an auxiliary power socket located on its left...

Page 46: ...t to the scale warns when the programmed weight of each ingredient has been reached The scale is fed through the tractor s power socket If the battery option is available the scale can be directly con...

Page 47: ...the anchor located in the control support column Hydraulic connection to the tractor Hoses connected to the hydraulic valves of the tractor power and return Electric connections Basic installation Wei...

Page 48: ...sk of electric shock if the two battery terminals are touched simultaneously Approval for road circulation Optnl If the mixer is approved for road traffic a cable with a 7 pole connector is available...

Page 49: ...onal protection and the actions that must not be carried out while operating the mixer This mixer is the result of the vast experience accumulated by TATOMA and its strengths are its efficiency choppi...

Page 50: ...the tractor to the mixer hitch Make sure that there is no people between the tractor and the mixer when maneuvering in reverse Adjust the height of the mixer hitch using the jack Make the hitch using...

Page 51: ...se the mixer wheels to blow out due to overheating which can lead to accidents 9 Before start working with the mixer the operator must Adjust correctly the position of the mixer control system and the...

Page 52: ...responsibility for the possible damage to people or things caused by inadequate or non existent rear view mirrors 10 Once the above adjustments have been made the driver must check the following check...

Page 53: ...above adjustments must be made with the tractor and mixer stopped 15 Check all the moving parts of the mixer work correctly when empty and no noise heard denotes the presence of foreign objects lack o...

Page 54: ...following safety recommendations should be taken into account Keep clean the steps of the ladder and never jump onto the ground from the ladder there is a danger of injury due to a possible slip or f...

Page 55: ...rs are made up of circular sectors of steel that penetrate inside the tub Its mission is to retain the product on the periphery of the tub where they impact with the blades increasing the chopping of...

Page 56: ...ow the general recommendations General recommendations 1 The behavior of the mixer varies according to the types of ingredients mixed and their quantities so in each case you must acquire a practice a...

Page 57: ...BUTION OF THE MIXED PRODUCT Depending on the model the following systems can be used to distribute the mixture Distribution through side unloading door It can be located on one or both sides 1 of the...

Page 58: ...ns from 0 to 4 arranged on the front of the tub and referenced by means of an index 2 together with the door If the index of said marker is 0 the unloading door is completely closed If it is in 4 it i...

Page 59: ...oad into different heights Be careful when lowering the folding conveyor it can cause serious injury to people close to it The distribution of the mixture through a folding conveyor allows to increase...

Page 60: ...ma Ag Equipments Corp Located in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 59 The front unloading conveyor allows to distribute the mixture through both sides of the mixer It is made up of a high resistance chain...

Page 61: ...ocated in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 60 The front conveyor can have the following options Front conveyor folding extension Caution when lowering the folding extension it can cause serious injury to...

Page 62: ...re To achieve optimum distribution performance it is recommended to keep the flap in good condition In the case of the folding extension and the inclined extension this skirt is not incorporated Keep...

Page 63: ...eople or machinery 2 Check there are no services working auger unloading conveyors etc 3 Put the chocks on the tires or apply the parking handbrake 4 Stop the tractor and remove the keys from the igni...

Page 64: ...operation does not force the tractor This test aims to 1 Check the correct circulation of the product inside the tank 2 To practice the loading of ingredients on the mixer 3 To get a correct understan...

Page 65: ...maintenance operations take into account the following recommendation Under no circumstances access the inside of the tub while the mixer is running In the event of maintenance or repair operations th...

Page 66: ...rator shall have the keys of the tractor towing it in his possession while performing any operation on the mixer 4 Put the chocks or apply the parking handbrake 5 Remove the mixer control from the tra...

Page 67: ...devices that have been removed from the mixer during cleaning conservation or repair If any vibration resistance to movement or noise is perceived when putting the mixer into operation stop it and ch...

Page 68: ...s Start up Monthly Check for the presence of embedded objects in the tire thread Weekly Check for cuts or cracks in the tire sidewalls Battery Check the condition of the terminals Quarterly Control th...

Page 69: ...will prevent the entry of dust or other harmful particles into the hydraulic circuits The use of inappropriate oils or oils other than those indicated in the following table can irreparably damage the...

Page 70: ...on horizontal leveled ground Levels must be checked with the mixer in cold before start working with the mixer 3 Open the filler cap and check the level in the corresponding indicator 4 Proceed to re...

Page 71: ...oil starts to come out without the presence of air bubbles through the drain hose Ld provide a clean container to collect the oil coming from the drain hose 4 Connect the drain Ld and fill Le hoses to...

Page 72: ...Equipments Corp Located in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 71 Hydraulic front jack Periodically check the oil level with the overflow plug Tr and top up if necessary with the plug Tl To change the oil...

Page 73: ...lubricate especially if a compressed air pump is used This in order to avoid damaging the bearing seals Lithium grease of proven quality should be used Figure 5 4 Grease point PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION T...

Page 74: ...VERTICAL TOWED MIXER ONE AUGER VN V SERIES Tatoma Ag Equipments Corp Located in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 73...

Page 75: ...and the air pressures according to the mixer model Inspect weekly the presence of objects embedded in the tread of the tires or between the twin tires and the presence of cuts or cracks in the sidewa...

Page 76: ...ck the electrolyte level and fill with distilled water if necessary In case you are not using it keep the auxiliary connectors located on the battery cover always closed Have the battery checked by a...

Page 77: ...auger blades the following steps should be followed Check the correct tightening of the blade screws and replace any that are missing or broken Perform a visual inspection of the condition of the blad...

Page 78: ...ts indicated above Remove the screws Rotate sharpen or replace the blades according to its state Tighten the screws Cleaning the inside of the tub In order to maintain the auger blades it is necessary...

Page 79: ...emoving the cover from it and removing the accumulated remnants of mixture Checking and adjusting the tension of the chain To adjust the tension of the chain the tensioning bearing bolts must be tight...

Page 80: ...AUGER VN V SERIES Tatoma Ag Equipments Corp Located in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 79 For safety reasons the check and adjustment of the tension of the discharge belt chain must be carried out by qu...

Page 81: ...quick coupling when it comes into contact with the ground it may contaminate the oil and damage the hydraulic system In addition to the periodic check of the hydraulic oil level the maintenance opera...

Page 82: ...Ag Equipments Corp Located in Colcord OK Phone 918 422 4271 81 In the event of hose breakage these may only be replaced by specialized TATOMA personnel The replacement of hoses without washing them ca...

Page 83: ...ting the corresponding controls from the tractor cabin it is recommended to have the collaboration of another person Faulty light bulbs must be replaced immediately as well as the elements that have b...

Page 84: ...ing that may cause a bad connection b That the screws and ties of the load sensors are not broken or bent causing contact between the tank and the chassis c That the load sensors have not been deforme...

Page 85: ...t not to act on the junction box If its necessary to do it please double check when closing the box is hermetically closed because the entrance of moisture can cause a malfunction of the weighing syst...

Page 86: ...following operations Clean and grease all parts of the mixer Disconnect the battery terminals Raise the tire pressure 0 3 Bar above the values indicated Periodically connect the battery and connect th...

Page 87: ...20 The data and descriptions are merely indicative TATOMA reserves the right to modify designs or specifications without prior notice Hydraulic circuit and drive speeds Working pressures Mixer 420 bar...

Page 88: ...eight INCHES Lbs VN 10 352 PGA 1602 400 60 15 5 179 120 6 96 1 78 7 109 1 25 3 7 584 VN 14 493 PGA 1602 400 60 15 5 186 120 6 101 4 78 7 123 1 25 3 8 267 Side door Capac cu ft Reductor Tires A B C D E...

Page 89: ...ge system Front or rear discharge system Folding discharge belt extension Inclined discharge belt extension Scrollable discharge belt Discharge belt with PVC band Side discharge door single double or...

Page 90: ...vering of the aforementioned services Check the valves Dismantle and clean the valve or replace it if necessary Check pressures and replace the pump if necessary The auger does not work Jam due to acc...

Page 91: ...calibration You see on the display Cxxxx L Cxxxx H Unregulated tare system Adjust the tare weight with the instructions in the manual You see on the display Or L Or H Broken cell cable or bad ground...

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