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General Mixing Issues
The following are some problems the operator may be faced with at some point during cutting and
mixing. Remember when doing any work on the mixer always park it on a flat, level surface, put controls
in neutral, apply the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts
to stop. Once it has completely stopped follow the below recommendations to remedy the problem.
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
22.5.1 Feed Clogging
There are two common places feed may clog. They are listed below along with guidelines for
unclogging:
1. The unloading door
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Open the door wider if possible and proceed with manual clean out
DANGER:
Take care not to come in contact with auger knives. Contact with a knife could
result in deep laceration and severe hemorrhaging
2. In the boot of the conveyor
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Figure 26
shows where to open the conveyor boot to clean out
Figure 26 - Conveyor Boot
22.5.2 Entangled Material
Twine, string, and wrapping material that is not removed from bales can get tangled on the auger or
under the auger. If this material is not removed from the auger, it can cause damage to mixer
components as well as decreased mixing and cutting ability. Due to the severe consequences that
having entangled material can cause, action to remedy this should be taken as soon as it is noticed. To
remove the material the door must be secured in an open position with a pair of locking pliers locked
just below the door to the drum wall. Once the mixer door is secured in the open position and the auger
is fully stopped with the tractor off and parked the mixer can be entered to remove the material.
DANGER:
Never enter the mixing chamber or go on the conveyor unless all controls are in
neutral, engine stopped, park brake set, ignition key removed and all moving parts have stopped.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
DANGER:
Take care not to come in contact with auger knives. Contact with a knife could
result in deep laceration and severe hemorrhaging
