Bravetti 524-15B User Manual
FEED MIXER
524-15B
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION
AND PARTS MANUAL
ROTO-MIX
P.O. BOX 1724
3305 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
441908 05/2007
(620) 225-1142
SERIAL NUMBER ____________
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524-15 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARRANTY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY ----------------------------------------------- 4
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------- 5
SAFETY INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-20
CHAIN TENSION & LOADING INSTRUCTIONS--------------------------------------- 21-23
LUBRICATION CHART --------------------------------------------------------------------------24
524-15 SPECIFICATIONS-----------------------------------------------------------------------25
PTO CHART ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
524-15 TRUCK DIMENSIONS -----------------------------------------------------------------27
524-15 TRAILER DIMENSIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------28
524-15 TRAILER DIMENSIONS W/CONVEYOR -----------------------------------------29
524-15 STATIONARY DIMENSIONS---------------------------------------------------------30
524-15 MOUNTING DIMENSIONS -------------------------------------------------------- 31-32
524-15 PARTS TABLE OF CONTENTS -----------------------------------------------------33
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WARRANTY
ROTO-MIX LLC, warrants to the original purchaser all products manufactured by it to
be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
ROTO-MIX’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, as the
company may elect, free of charge and without charge for installation, at the place of
business of a dealer or distributor authorized to handle the equipment covered by this
warranty or at a ROTO-MIX plant, any parts that prove, in the company’s judgment, to
be defective in material and workmanship within one (1) year after delivery to the original purchaser, and still owned by the original purchaser.
It is a condition of this warranty that the original purchaser must fill out the warranty
card furnished by ROTO-MIX and that it be returned to ROTO-MIX and be recorded in
ROTO-MIX’s owner file for this warranty to be valid. In the event an owner’s card is not
on file at the ROTO-MIX office, the warranty period will extend only from date equipment was picked up or delivered from the ROTO-MIX plant.
It is a condition of this warranty that if within the aforesaid period of time, said equipment, product or parts are determined by the original purchaser to be defective as
herein provided, then such defective part or parts must be delivered by or through a
dealer and/or distributor to ROTO-MIX at its factory with transportation prepaid or warranty shall be of no force or effect and shall be waived by the purchaser. If ROTO-MIX,
or its duly authorized representative, shall find that such returned part or parts are defective and such defects, or defect, are included in and covered by said warranty, then
such defective part or parts shall promptly be replaced without charge to the purchaser, F.O.B. the ROTO-MIX plant.
This warranty shall not apply to any item, manufactured in whole or in part by ROTOMIX, which shall have been operated in a manner not recommended by ROTO-MIX
nor which shall have been repaired, altered, neglected, tampered with, or used in anyway which in the company’s opinion adversely affects its performance. This warranty
shall in no way make ROTO-MIX liable to anyone for personal injuries or damages,
loss of time, or expense of any kind either direct or indirect resulting from part failure or
defect.
This warranty is subject to acts of God, fire and existing conditions of supply and demand, or production, or ability or inability to deliver, or for any other valid reason beyond the reasonable control of ROTO-MIX, to obtain materials, manufactured replacement parts, or make delivery thereof.
No distributor, dealer, agent, or employee of ROTO-MIX is authorized to extend any
other or further express or implied warranty or incur any additional obligation on
ROTO-MIX’s behalf in connection with the sale of this product.
ROTO-MIX reserves the right to make changes in design, or additions to, or improvements in its equipment without obligation to install such changes, additions, or improvements in equipment previously manufactured.
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SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY
DIGI-STAR SCALE SYSTEMS
Digi-Star, LLC warrants for a period of one year from date of installation, to
correct by repair or replacement, at Digi-Star’s option, any defect in material or
workmanship in any part of this product. In the event of replacement, Digi-Star’s sole
obligation shall be to provide replacement products or parts. F.O.B. Fort Atkinson,
Wisconsin.
EATON ELECTRONIC SCALES
Eaton scale systems are warranted for two years from the date of manufacture
or a minimum of one year from the date of sale, with proof of purchase, to a maximum
of 36 months from the date of manufacture. Defective products must be returned to
Eaton or an authorized service center, freight prepaid, within warranty period, where
components will be repaired or replaced at Eaton’s discretion.
TYREL INDICATORS
Tyrel Corporation warrants the indicator to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for 12 months from date of delivery. Tyrel Corp. will repair or replace, at
their option, at no charge, any indicator found to be defective. F.O.B. Winooski,
Vermont.
Defective products must be returned to ROTO-MIX, freight prepaid, within the
warranty period. Any deviation from this policy must be approved by the management
of ROTO-MIX.
This warranty does not apply to scale systems that have been subject to
negligent maintenance, accident, modification, abuse, or natural hazards.
All warranty repair work must be done by an authorized ROTO-MIX technician.
Any work done by anyone other than an authorized ROTO-MIX technician shall void
the warranty.
In the event it is necessary for field service to be done, ROTO-MIX is not
responsible for expenses incurred in field service or travel expenses and labor getting
to and from the service point.
All parts returned for warranty work must be identified by customer name, date
sold, date failed, model number, and serial number of instrument.
ROTO-MIX is not responsible and will not be liable for personal injuries or damages,
loss of time or damage caused to persons or property by reason of the installation of
ROTO-MIX products or their mechanical failure.
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OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Operation Of this mixer/feeder shall be limited to competent and experienced
persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around a mixer/feeder must use
good common sense. In order to be qualified, he or she must also know and meet all
other qualifications, such as:
1. Some regulations specify that no one under the age of sixteen (16) may
operate power machinery. It is your responsibility to know what these
regulations are in your area and/or situation.
2. Current OSHA regulations state in part: At the time of initial assignment and
at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct EVERY employee in
the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is,
or will be involved.
3. Unqualified persons are to STAY OUT OF THE WORK AREA.
4. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate the machinery.
FAILURE TO READ THIS MIXER/FEEDER MANUAL AND ITS SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IS A MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
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SAFETY
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
-ATTENTION!
-BECOME ALERT!
-YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SIGNAL WORDS: Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been
selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations typically for machine components which, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that are exposed when
guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
If you have questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the
manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or ROTO-MIX, 2205 E. Wyatt Earp,
Dodge City, Kansas, 67801. (Telephone) 620-225-1142 (Fax) 620-225-6370
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SAFETY FIRST
REMEMBER: The careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents are caused by
human error. Certain precautions must be observed to prevent the possibility of injury
or death.
DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL OTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED
OPERATOR NEAR THE MACHINE.
NEVER START MACHINE UNTIL ALL GUARDS AND SAFETY SHIELDS
ARE IN PLACE.
DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR LUBRICATE THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS
IN MOTION.
BEFORE STARTING TRACTOR ENGINE, BE SURE PTO SHIELDS TURN
FREELY.
LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE
OPERATOR.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS:
A. Check to see that no obstructions are present in the mixer prior to start up.
B. Before loading, run the mixer empty and check all operations.
C. Do not overload the mixer, as the mixing efficiency may be reduced and unit damage
may occur. (See loading instructions).
D. Remove all moisture drain plugs if the mixer is going to set in the rain or snow.
E. Be sure all shields are in place before operation.
F. Use common sense when operating.
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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufactures build in as many
safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which
could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury,
study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you,
follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this
manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However,
equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior
to use.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such decals are indicated in this
manual.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its
operation. The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm
machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow persons to
operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it
works.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective
System (ROPS). Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or
warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the
instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. in its ability to do a job, or to
do so safely, is in question - DON’T TRY IT.
LIGHTING AND MARKING
It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking
requirements of the local highway authorities and to install and maintain the
equipment to provide compliance with the regulations. Add extra lights when
transporting at night or during periods of limited visibility.
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KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE
Do not operate mixer/feeder without safety shields in
place.
Rotating parts can crush or dismember causing personal
injury or death.
Disconnect PTO driveline before removing shields for
adjustment or service.
OPERATE MIXER/FEEDER SAFELY
Rotating parts can entangle or strike people, resulting in
personal injury or death.
Never enter a mixer/feeder while in operation.
Operate the mixer/feeder from the operator’s seat only.
Do not exceed load capacity of the mixer/feeder. (See
loading instructions).
Reduce speed when turning or traveling on rough terrain.
Avoid traveling over loose fill, rocks, ditches or holes.
Keep transmissions in gear when traveling downhill.
KEEP RIDERS OFF MIXER/FEEDER
Keep riders off.
Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by
foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders also
obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
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STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious
injury or death.
Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place
at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely.
Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure
PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments,
connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment .
PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away
from the top of battery. Battery gas can explode.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal object
across the posts. Use a volt-meter or hydrometer.
Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode. Warm
battery to 16C (60F)
AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury or death.
Avoid the hazard relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
connections before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect
hands and body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors
unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source.
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PREPARING TRACTOR FOR TRAILER MIXER
POSITIONING DRAWBAR
IMPORTANT: Drive components can be damaged
from excessive speed. Under no
circumstances should a feed mixer
equipped with 540 RPM be operated
by a tractor with 1000 RPM PTO.
Feed mixers are available with either 540 or 1000
RPM driveline. Match tractor PTO with the feed
mixer driveline.
IMPORTANT: To prevent driveline damage, adjust
tractor drawbar to recommended
setting. Disengage tractor PTO before
turning.
Remove clevis if equipped. Turn offset drawbar
down.
Adjust drawbar length:
PTO SPEED DIMENSION (A)
540 RPM 14 inches (356 mm)
1000 RPM 16 inches (406 mm)
ADJUST TRAILER HITCH CLEVIS
Mixer should be approximately level when attached
to tractor.
Adjust clevis by changing hole location on tongue.
Hitch Pin Size --- 1” x 7”
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SAFETY SIGNS
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SAFETY SIGNS
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SAFETY SIGNS
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SAFETY DECAL CARE
Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times.
Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible.
Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current
sign.
Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer or the ROTO-MIX
manufacturing plant.
How to Install Safety Decals:
Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion
with the exposed sticky backing in place.
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining
portion of the decal in place.
Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece
of decal backing paper.
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REMEMBER
Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible
operator. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not
understand, contact your dealer or the ROTO-MIX plant.
BEFORE OPERATION:
Carefully study and understand this manual.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
Keep wheel lug nuts or bolts tightened to specified torque.
Assure that agricultural implement tires are inflated evenly.
Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked
welds, and make necessary repairs. Follow the maintenance safety
instructions included in this manual.
Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the mixer/feeder.
Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially children
and animals.
Because it is possible that this mixer/feeder may be used in dry areas or the
presence of combustibles, special precautions should be taken to prevent fires
and fire fighting equipment should be readily available.
Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and
become familiar with your new mixer/feeder.
Practice operation of your mixer/feeder and its attachments. Completely
familiarize yourself and other operators with its operation before using.
Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch
pin with a mechanical retainer.
Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing
vehicle when backing up to the mixer/feeder.
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DURING OPERATION:
Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make
sure that it is safe to start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit.
This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you
may not hear people shouting.
NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in,
the tractor or equipment, except as required for operation.
Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your mixer/feeder while it is moving.
Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes,
rocks or other hidden hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation.
Do not operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
Do not operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts
and stops.
Pick the levelest possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the
edges of ditches or gullies and steep hillsides.
Be extra careful when working on inclines.
Periodically clear the equipment of brush, twigs or other materials to prevent
buildup of dry combustible materials.
Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could
cause serious injury or death.
Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment
operation or movement. Allow for unit length when making turns.
Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely
positioned and blocked.
Keep all bystanders, pets and livestock clear of the work area.
Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
Never stand alongside of the unit with engine running. Never attempt to start
engine and/or operate machine while standing alongside of unit.
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DURING OPERATION (CONT.)
Never leave running mixer/feeder unattended.
As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on mixer/feeder following every
100 hours of operation. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety
procedures.
FOLLOWING OPERATION:
Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set
the brakes, disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and
remove the ignition keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of
time. Damage and livestock injury could result.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Make sure parked machine is on a hard, level surface and engage all safety
devices.
Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS:
Adopt safe driving practices:
Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use
independent braking with machine in tow as loss of control and/or
upset of unit can result.
Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that
your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure.
Deep speed to a minimum.
Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking
when going downhill. Do not coast.
Do not drink and drive.
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HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (CONT.):
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of
farm machinery on public roads.
Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to
protect operators of other vehicles on the highway during daylight and
nighttime transport.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However,
some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all
highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and mixer/feeder on the road or highway under 20
MPH (40 KPH) at night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights
and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Be a safe courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations,
including narrow bridges, intersections, etc.
Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than
he gross weight at which you are operating.
Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
Always operate mixer/feeder in a position to provide maximum visibility at all
times. Make allowances for increased length and weight of the mixer/feeder
when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE:
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to
trouble.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the
towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
Before working on the mixer/feeder, stop the towing vehicle, set the brakes,
disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the
ignition keys.
Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop
before attempting to perform maintenance.
Always use a safety support and block the wheels. Never use a jack to
support the machine.
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PERFORMING MAINTENANCE (CONT.):
Always use the proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
Never use our hands to locate hydraulic leaks on attachments. Use a small
piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate the skin.
When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all
hydraulic pressure.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic
fluid. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene
can result. Without immediate treatment, serious infection and reactions can
occur.
Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform.
Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five (5) bolts unless otherwise
specified.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and
servicing, genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your
equipment to original specifications. ROTO-MIX will not claim responsibility for
use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of
their use.
If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, ROTO-MIX does
not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while
performing maintenance on this mixer/feeder.
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READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE WELDING ON THIS MIXER/FEEDER
When welding on your mixer/feeder, do not allow the current to flow through the ball
bearings or the roller chains. Ground directly to the item being welded.
Always disconnect the scale instrumentation from the weigh bars or load cells and the
power source. Be sure the current does not pass through weigh bars or load cells or
scale indicator. The alternator should always be disconnected if the mixer/feeder is not
disconnected from the towing vehicle.
CHAIN TENSION
All the single roller chain should be tightened to the point of .042” (1 mm) (dime)
clearance is reached between the coils of the 1-1/4” idler tension springs
and .068” (1.7 mm) (nickel) clearance is reached between the coils of the 1-3/4”
idler tension springs.
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS
A. Do not add side board extensions to the mixer.
B. Do not overload the mixer. Mixer capacity can be reached by weight or volume.
By volume, the rotor bars and wipers should always be visible at the peak of the
rotor cycle. If the rotor is completely submerged under the mix, mixing efficiency
may be reduced, spillage may occur, and damage to the mixer may result.
Maximum capacity by weight can be calculated by multiplying 28 pounds times
mixer cubic foot capacity.
C. Load molasses and/or liquid protein supplements first with mixer not running, then
add one (1) commodity ingredient before starting the mixer. For the shortest
mixing time and maximum mixing efficiency, these items should be added at the
first of the loading process.
D. When adding minute supplements or medication in non-liquid form, these
ingredients should be loaded in the middle of the loading sequence.
E. RATIONS WITH GROUND HAY:
1. Load molasses (or liquids) first with the mixer not running.
2. Load one (1) commodity ingredient and start mixer.
3. Finish loading commodities, silage, or ground hay. Loading ground hay after
mixing liquids with another commodity will prevent molasses hay balls.
NOTE: These procedures may not work on all rations. Loading sequences may
be changed to give best possible mix.
ATTENTION:
F. Never load the mixer from the right side (side opposite the discharge) with a front
end loader of payloader.
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OPERATION:
Trailer mounted mixers can be furnished with single tractor controls or dual controls.
Dual controls are standard unless specified.
1. Single controls operate as follows: Spout goes down first - door opens
second. Door closes first - spout goes up second.
2. The disadvantage of the single control is that it does not let you adjust
the spout height without first closing the door.
ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR
The ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR is designed for processing hay into the mixer. This
eliminates the need for grinding hay, which saves the time and expense of grinding
and can save up to 18% loss from wind and handling.
THE ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR MUST BE PROPERLY USED
ALWAYS USE DRY HAY
Drain rain water out of mixer before use. 1” of rain in a 524-15 equals (72 gal) 586
lbs. of water which will increase the moisture in 1500 lbs. of dry hay (12%) to 37%
moisture or 1000 lbs. of dry hay to 45% moisture.
The ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR will handle small amounts of damp hay, but this is
done at your own risk. ROTO-MIX will not warranty bent or broken rotor tubes, bent or
broken augers, or bent hay pans caused from misuse, wet hay, foreign objects, and/or
overloading.
HAY PREPARATION:
1. SMALL BALES - (60 to 150 lbs., 2 or 3 wire) Remove twine or wire from
bales and break bales apart by pushing into a pole with a front end
loader.
2. LARGE SQUARE BALES - (3’ x 4’ x 8’ or 4’ x 4’ x 8’)
A. Position bale so you can et to end of bale with front end loader.
B. Remove twine or wrapping.
C. With front end loader, pull a 12” flake away from the bale so it can
be picked up with loader bucket - or - by adding 3 or 4 teeth (12”
long) to the top of your loader bucket, you can stab the end of the
bale and pick up a 12” flake to lay on the mixer hay pan.
3. ROUND BALES
A. Remove twine or wrapping.
B. Cut bale with a ROTO-BALE CUTTER a minimum of 5 times to part
the bale into a minimum of 12” chunks. More times may be desired
for ease of handling.
C. Break bales apart by pushing into a pole with a front end loader so
the hay can be loaded in quantities of approximately 200 lbs. at a
time.
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAY PROCESSOR
Load all commodities except liquids on the discharge (auger) side with the hay pan in
the raised position. The raised hay pan does not affect the mixing action
1. If molasses and/or liquid protein is used, load on the rotor side of the mixer
first with the mixer not running.
2. Load one (1) grain or dry commodity in a minimum amount equal to the
amount of hay to be put into mixer with the mixer not running.
3. Start the mixer and run approximately one (1) minute before adding hay.
4. With the mixer running at a minimum rotor speed of 4 RPM, load prepared
hay towards the front of the hay pan on discharge side of mixer. For best
results, when loading with a tractor front end loader or payloader, each
bucket load should not exceed 200 lbs at one time. Allow time for the hay
to be processed into the mixer before loading another 200 lbs. Repeat
until desired amount of hay is processed (DO NOT OVERLOAD). Let the
mixer run until desired length of hay is reached.
5. Finish loading dry commodities.
6. Load wet feeds, such as silage, after all commodities and hay are in the
mixer.
7. If water is to be added to the ration - Do this last!
MIXER INFORMATION
The mixer trailers are equipped with recapped tires with a new tread cap.
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LUBRICATION CHART
DISENGAGE PTO & SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE LUBRICATING THE MACHINE.
LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE OPERATOR.
OIL BATH: Fill the oil bath with 30 weight motor oil to sight plug level.
GREASE BANK: Grease every 100 hours.
FRONT END BEARINGS: Grease every 100 hours.
INPUT BEARINGS: One (1) on input shaft beneath mixer/feeder. Grease every 100
hours.
PTO SHAFTS & U-JOINTS: Grease every 10 to 20 hours.
GEARBOX: Prior to operation, remove the uppermost plug and replace with vent plug
provided. After the first 100 hours of operation, drain the initial oil,
preferably warm. Flush the gear case with an approved non-flammable,
non-toxic solvent and refill with oil. Thereafter oil should be changed
every 2500 hours or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. Fill the
gearbox with 1-1/2 pints of either AGMA 5 EP or GL 90 lube.
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