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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Model 6520
Grinder Mixer
Operator's Manual
584990
Issued 08-2011

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  • Page 1 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Model 6520 Grinder Mixer Operator’s Manual 584990 Issued 08-2011...
  • Page 2 This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. The message that follows the symbol contains important information about your safety. Carefully read the message. Make sure you fully understand the causes of possible injury or death. IF THIS MACHINE IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE, IS LOANED, OR IS RENTED, MAKE SURE THAT THE OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE TWO INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

  • Page 3: To The Owner

    This Manual contains operating instructions for your 6520 Grinder Mixer only. Any mention of other machinery in this manual other than the 6520 Grinder Mixer is for reference only. This manual does not replace nor is it to be used for any machinery that may be attached to or used in conjunction with the 6520 Grinder Mixer.

  • Page 4: Parts & Service

    Parts & Service PARTS & SERVICE As the purchaser of your new 6520 Grinder Mixer, it is very important to consider the following factors: A. Original Quality B. Availability of Service Parts C. Availability of Adequate Service Facilities Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. has an excellent dealership network ready to answer any questions you may have about your 6520 Grinder Mixer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............ 26 RIVE HAIN TO THE OWNER ............1 ............ 26 RIVE ELTS PECIFICATIONS ESIGN UBJECT HANGE ..........27 AMMER MILL ............1 ITHOUT OTICE ........ 28 YDRAULIC WING DJUSTMENT ’ ., I ............28 ANUFACTURING TATEMENT WIVEL...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............55 ........... 57 ANK AND RAME LECTRIC ONTROL ........... 55 ........57 ISCHARGE UGER IRELESS EMOTE ONTROL ............55 ........57 UGER EEDER EMOTE ONTROL ECEIVER ............55 IXING UGER SCHEMATICS: SELF-CONTAINED ..........55 UPPLEMENT OPPER HYDRAULICS ............

  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTY Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. warrants the products it sells to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of delivery to the first (original) purchaser, subject to the following conditions: ...

  • Page 8: Safety First

    Grinder Mixer. Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. strives to make our equipment as safe as possible. The Art’s-Way 6520 Grinder Mixer conforms to applicable safety standards at the time of manufacturing. A safety conscious equipment operator makes an effective accident-prevention program complete.

  • Page 9: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES  Keep all guards, doors and shields in place and Remember: in good working condition. “The Best Operator is a Safe Operator”  Keep all bystanders, especially children, away from the grinder mixer while in operation. CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND ...

  • Page 10: Hydraulic Safety

    SAFETY GUIDELINES  Use caution when turning and always use the YDRAULIC AFETY turn signals on the tractor to indicate your  Make sure components in the hydraulic system turning intentions to the other traffic. are kept clean and in good working condition. ...

  • Page 11: Assembly Safety

    SAFETY GUIDELINES SSEMBLY AFETY  Use adequate manpower to perform assembly procedures safely.  Assemble the grinder mixer in an area with sufficient space maneuver largest components and allow easy access to all sides of the machine.  Use only forklifts, lift cranes, jacks and tools with sufficient capacity for the loads.

  • Page 12: Safety Decals

    OCATIONS DENTIFICATION The different types of safety decals for your 6520 Grinder Mixer are illustrated on the following pages. Please familiarize yourself with the appearance of each decal, the warning it describes, and the area where it is located on the grinder mixer (see Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6).
  • Page 13 SAFETY DECALS DANGER - Shield Missing (467430) 1. DANGER – Rotation Mechanism (363000) 4. DANGER - 1000 RPM PTO (384020) 3. DANGER - 540 RPM PTO (384030) 6. DANGER – Auger Feeder Hazard (383990) 5. DANGER – Rotating Driveline (268860) Figure 5 - Safety Decals.
  • Page 14 SAFETY DECALS 7. DANGER – Electrocution Hazard (384000) 8. WARNING – Moving Flywheel Hazard (368350) 9. WARNING – Moving Part Hazard (467450) 10. CAUTION – Safety Instructions (368040) 11. WARNING –High Pressure Fluid Hazard (346310) 12. CAUTION – Do Not Open (377280) 13.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Figure 7 - Model 6520 With Auger Feeder (A – PTO Driveline; B – Hammer mill; C – Mixing Tank; D – Dust Collector; E – Supplemental Hopper; F – Unloading Auger; G – Viewing Windows; H – Auger Feeder).
  • Page 16 CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN SPRING- LOADED MIXING TANK LID WHILE PTO ENGAGED TRACTOR RUNNING. Many convenient features are standard equipment on the Art’s Way 6520 grinder mixer including: Figure Model 6520 With Self-Contained Hydraulics, Auger Feeder, Bolt-On 6’ Extension, 6520 Scale, Scale Warning Light, and Scale Arm.

  • Page 17: Prepairing The Grinder Mixer For Operation

    PREPAIRING THE GRINDER MIXER FOR OPERATION PREPAIRING THE GRINDER MIXER FOR OPERATION If equipped with a folding extension, hydraulic Remove the shipping banding or wire from the auger feeder, or roll feed, refer to OPERATION auger feeder (if equipped), rear discharge cover OF GRINDER MIXER - Folding Auger Extension, and the unloading tube to saddle at the side of the Unloading...

  • Page 18: P T T

    PREPAIRING THE GINDER MIXER FOR OPERATION IMPORTANT: An improperly located hitch point may cause damage to the universal joints (U- Joints) of the PTO driveline. Clamp Plain Plated Size Load GR 5 GR 5 1/4 – 20 (.250) 2,025 8 ft. lbs. 76 in.

  • Page 19: Hammer Mill

    PREPAIRING THE GRINDER MIXER FOR OPERATION After connecting the PTO driveline to the tractor, anchor the driveline implement shield chain, located in the main shield base slot, and the tractor shield chain to the tractor drawbar. EFORE RINDING machines should operated before preparing feed.

  • Page 20: Operation Of Grinder Mixer

    OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER PTO E RACTOR NGAGEMENT A feed gate is provided in the mill throat with a The mixer may be operated by engaging the PTO. rubber baffle (removed for roll feed installation) Always engage the tractor PTO with the tractor behind it (see Figure 18).

  • Page 21: Changing Screens

    OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER Table 2 - Screen Chart. The Table showing the screen sizes may be used as a guide for grinding different types of food (see Table 2). Do not use a finer screen than needed as this will require more power and reduce mill capacity.

  • Page 22: Processing Hay

    OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER Figure 21 - Locking Pin and Latch on Hammer mill Door. ROCESSING Figure 22 - Supplement hopper located on center rear right hand side of machine If hay is to be ground, grind the grain first. Do not grind more than five bales of hay per tank until you If micro-ingredients are to be added to the feed, are familiar with the results.

  • Page 23: Filling The Mixer Tank

    OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER 165 BU. – APPROXIMATE CAPACITY CALIBRATION – IN POUNDS* Actual weights may vary due to material, moisture, and screen size. Ration weight is not included and is variable. Window Ground Oats Ground Barley Ground Milo Ground Shelled Ground Ear Un-ground Shelled Corn 56 Position...

  • Page 24: Discharge Auger Positioning

    (see Figure 27) or manual handle Figure 29 - Folding Auger Extension. (see Figure 28) depending on which option the 6520 is equipped with. Figure 27 - Discharge Gate with Electric Actuator in closed position.

  • Page 25: Unloading Auger Hood

    OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER Unloading Auger Configuration Tube & Elbow Combined Length Discharge at 45° High Angle Standard – No Extensions 11 ft. 5 in. 16 ft. 7 in. 3 ft. Auger Extension 14 ft. 5 in. 18 ft. 8 in. 6 ft.
  • Page 26 OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER Figure 34 - Auger Feeder Swing Brake. The auger feeder is counter balanced by a spring (see Figure 35). If the spring needs adjusted; loosen the nut on the lower bolt, turn the bolt in to increase the spring tension, tighten the nut.
  • Page 27 OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER Figure 36 - Transport Locking Plate. Figure 38 - Hydraulic Auger Feeder Control (See The auger feeder is equipped with a unique Arrow). patented feature called a positioner (see 35). This positioner allows the hopper to be re-positioned approximately 6 inches in or out without having to move the tractor.

  • Page 28: Grinder Mixer Adjustments

    GRINDER MIXER ADJUSTMENTS GRINDER MIXER ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: MAKE RIVE ELTS ADJUSTMENTS WHILE MACHINE OPERATION Belts on new machines have been properly AUGER/SUPPLEMENT. tensioned at the factory. To re-tension the belts on a machine which has been in operation, do the steps that follow: RIVE HAIN...

  • Page 29: Hammer Mill Door

    GRINDER MIXER ADJUSTMENTS Figure 42 - Belt Tension Adjustment Bearing Mount. Figure 44 - Belt Pulley Alignment. AMMER MILL To increase the hammer mill door pressure on the screen, adjust the length of the T-handle threaded end. Check the adjustment and tighten the locking nuts in place against the pivot block (see Figure 45).

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Swing Adjustment

    GRINDER MIXER ADJUSTMENTS with the bracket before the unloading auger YDRAULIC WING DJUSTMENT contacts the tank. If any problem is encountered with the hydraulic swing adjustment drive, adjust and/or check as follows (see Figure 47): Upper Lower Stop Stop Figure 49 - Swivel Stop (Shield Removed For Clarity).

  • Page 31: Discharge Auger Drive Adjustment

    GRINDER MIXER ADJUSTMENTS If chain drive “A” (see Figure 51) for the Discharge Auger Drive becomes loose. Loosen the Hydraulic Motor bolts “B” holding the Hydraulic Motor. Then loosen nuts “C”. Screw in bolts “D” equally until chain is tight. Retighten nuts to lock bolts in place. Retighten Hydraulic Motor bolts “B”.

  • Page 32: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION LUBRICATION CAUTION: BEFORE LUBRICATING THE MACHINE, MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, PLACE THE KEY IN YOUR POCKET DISCONNECT IMPLEMENT INPUT DRIVELINE The grinder mixer is designed to require a minimum amount of lubrication. The points that are to be lubricated should be serviced regularly at the specified intervals listed in this manual.

  • Page 33: Drive Belt Idler Tensioner

    LUBRICATION RIVE HAFT EARINGS Grease the pillow block bearings on the front and rear bearings on the hammer mill jack shaft (see Figure 59 and Figure 60). Grease pillow block bearings on the lower line shaft once a month or every 25 hours of operation (see Figure 61 and Figure 62).

  • Page 34: Chains

    LUBRICATION necessary and until oil runs out of the check hole (see Figure 65). Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation. Routine oil change intervals will vary depending on the severity of the environment. Normal changes should occur between 250 and 1000 hours of operation.

  • Page 35: Upper Vertical Mixing Auger

    LUBRICATION ISCHARGE IVOT Lubricate the Discharge Pivot Pin periodically with light machine oil (see Figure 70). Figure 67 - Clean-Out Door in Mixing Tank Cone And Grease Zerk For Seal At Bottom Of Vertical Mixing Auger. PPER ERTICAL IXING UGER Grease the upper vertical mixing auger bearing weekly or every 10 hours of operation with SAE multi-purpose type grease.

  • Page 36: Service

    SERVICE SERVICE ORQUE PECIFICATIONS CAUTION: DISENGAGE ALL DRIVES AND MAKE SURE THE TRACTOR ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. PLACE THE KEY IN YOUR POCKET AND DISCONNECT DRIVELINE PRIOR SERVICING THE GRINDER MIXER. When performing service on the grinder mixer and its components, take time to use and comply with the torque specification guide.

  • Page 37: Replacement O F Worn O R Damaged

    SERVICE the hammers opposite of each other (180 degrees apart) using a matched pair. EVERSING AMMERS CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE HAMMER- MILL STOPPED ROTATING BEFORE THE HAMMER MILL DOOR IS OPENED. SHUT TRACTOR IGNITION OFF AND PLACE THE KEY IN YOUR POCKET.

  • Page 38: Alternate Spacing For 96 Hammers

    SERVICE ALTERNATE SPACING FOR 96 HAMMERS Assembly of rods 2 & 4 Hammer Long Bushing Hammer Short Bushing Hammer Plate Plate Rod 2 Rod 3 Rod 1 Rod 4 Hammer Long Bushing Hammer Short Bushing Hammer Assembly of rods 1 & 3 Figure 76A –...
  • Page 39 SERVICE Figure 80 - Belt Replacement – Drive Sheave and Bearing Mount. After the belts are no longer in tension, remove the belts and replace them with the new set and continue as described in GRINDER MIXER ADJUSTMENTS - Main Drive Belts. Make sure to realign the pulley and the sheave.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The majority of difficulties are caused by improper adjustments. When you encounter trouble, perform a systematic check of all possible adjustments using the chart that follows. If difficulties cannot be corrected by making the adjustments that follow, consult your local Art’s Way authorized dealer for further assistance. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY...
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Mill will run but the mixing auger do not Pin(s) sheared in the drive Repair the cause of the pin(s) shearing and replace pin(s) Discharge auger running, but the feed Mixer tank gate is closed Open the mixer tank gate is not unloading Actuator is not working...

  • Page 42: Self-Contained: Preparing For Operation

    There is also a backup remote adjustment, lubrication, and service of the 6520 control box (that replaces the wireless remote with self contained hydraulics. Take time to read control) included for emergencies. and understand both this manual and efficient This system can be used with any tractor that can operation of your portable unit.
  • Page 43 SELF-CONTAINED replacement. If the red LED blinks only when the Wire Receiver is on, count the number of blinks and refer to the ERROR CODE CHART. Coupler Bolt The Remote Control (see Figure 83) is shipped with all button functions in momentary mode and already synchronized with the Receiver (see Figure 84).
  • Page 44 SELF-CONTAINED Power Indicator Signal ‘Red’ Indicator Address Code ‘Green’ Power Jumper (Shown in Storage Position on One Pin) Button #2 Button #1 Red Error Code Light Button #4 Button #3 Button #6 Button #5 Green Signal Light Button #7 Button #8 not used Figure 85 –...
  • Page 45 Synchronizing Receiver to Remote Control Backup Remote Control Box If the Remote Control needs to be synchronized to 6520 Grinder Mixer with self contained hydraulics the Receiver do the following: comes equipped with a Backup Remote Control Box with a 6’ cable (see Figure 86) to be used in 1.
  • Page 46 Check oil level in reservoir. Oil level should be Control Box maintained 2-3 inches below top of reservoir. 6520 Grinder Mixer units equipped with the Run grinder mixer at low rpm 5-10 minutes. During Complete Control Box (see Figure 87) need to flip...

  • Page 47: Self-Contained: Operation

    SELF-CONTAINED SELF-CONTAINED: OPERATION CAUTION: ALWAYS OPERATE PTO AT SPEED FOR WHICH THE MACHINE IS EQUIPED: 1000 RPM. NOTE SPEED DECAL FRONT SHIELD. The grinder mixer should be run at a slow idle for a few minutes when the temperature drops below 0°...
  • Page 48 SELF-CONTAINED Figure 91 – Electro-Hydraulic Valve Bank. If discharge auger or auger feeder becomes clogged with material or foreign objects, the Figure 90 – Complete Control Box with internal hydraulic motor will stall. When this occurs, the Receiver mounted on left rear side of tank. operator must disengage the tractor immediately so the pump and motor will not be damaged from excessive heat.

  • Page 49: Discharge Auger Lift Cylindera

    SELF-CONTAINED ISCHARGE UGER YLINDER DJUSTMENT Valve is factor preset to approximately 1-1/8 turn open from fully closed. To adjust loosen lock nut and turn the valve flow adjustment screw with Manual Manual 3/16” hex wrench to control the speed at which Override Override the lift cylinder raises or lowers the discharge...

  • Page 50: Self-Contained: Adjustment/Service & Lubrication

    SELF-CONTAINED SELF-CONTAINED: ADJUSTMENT/SERVICE & LUBRICATION CAUTION: DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST, OR LUBRICATE THE MACHINE WHILE YDRAULIC ILTRATION IT IS RUNNING. MAKE SURE THE The return line filter, mounted on the side of the ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, PLACE THE KEY hydraulic reservoir, traps contaminants before the IN YOUR POCKET AND DISCONNECT oil returns to the tank.

  • Page 51: Filler /Breather Filter

    SELF-CONTAINED Installed in the drain port of the hydraulic reservoir allow too dry before installing. Prior to replacing tank is a magnetic pipe plug. When hydraulic oil is the access cover, remove the old gasket material changed, this plug should be removed and any from the cover and tank, then replace gasket metal particles removed from it (see Figure 96).

  • Page 52: Self Contained: Troubleshooting Guide

    SELF-CONTAINED: TROUBLESHOOTING SELF CONTAINED: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The majority of difficulties are caused by improper adjustments. When you encounter trouble, perform a systematic check of all possible adjustments using the chart that follows. If difficulties cannot be corrected by making the adjustments that follow, consult your local Art’s Way authorized dealer for further assistance. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY...
  • Page 53 SELF-CONTAINED: TROUBLESHOOTING Loose electrical connections Check connections to battery Check connections from tractor to grinder Check connections on control box Check connections on electro-hydraulic valve bank Check for severed wires Low hydraulic fluid level Fill reservoir to proper level Hydraulic fluid leak Check all fittings and hoses for leaks Relief bypass in control valve bank set Open valve...

  • Page 54: Self Contained: Remote Control Error Codes

    SELF-CONTAINED: TROUBLESHOOTING SELF CONTAINED: REMOTE CONTROL ERROR CODES Count the number of blinks on the receiver or the wireless remote control red LED. ERROR CODE PROBABLE CAUSE 1 Blink Radio signal problem 2 Blink Short or open connection at output 1 (White Wire to Receiver) 3 Blink Short or open connection at output 2 (Green Wire to Receiver) 4 Blink...

  • Page 55: Attachments

    ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENTS LECTRONIC CALE TTACHMENT A solid state electronic scale attachment, digital type, is available for your grinder mixer. The scale attachment consists weigh sensors mounted on the grinder mixers axle spindles and hitch. They are electronically connected to the indicator bars.

  • Page 56: Roll Feed Adjustment

    ATTACHMENTS If the roll feed does not crank up straight, check the cables at each side of the roll feed to see if CAUTION: NEVER FORCE MATERIAL they are both uniform on the roll feed crank shaft INTO THE ROLL FEED WITH A STICK (see Figure 103).

  • Page 57: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ANK AND RAME  Capacity of mixing tank: ..................165 bu. /206 cu. ft.  Height (variable with tire size): ................126 inches.  Width without auger feeder: ..................111 inches.  Overall length:......................175 inches.  Weight: ........................4,450 lbs. ISCHARGE UGER ...

  • Page 58: Specifications: Self-Contained Hydraulics

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS: SELF-CONTAINED HYDRAULICS  Flow (GPM): 9 gallons per minute maximum  Pressure Rating: 1500 PSI continuous, 2000 PSI  Type: Gear Driven Positive Displacement intermittent  Displacement: 3.869 cu. in. per revolution  Ports: -10 ORB (7/8-14 SAE) ...

  • Page 59: Electric Actuator

    SPECIFICATIONS  Max. Pressure: 3000 PSI  Overload Protection: Ball detent overload clutch  Port Sizes: DR: -6 ORB (9/16-18 SAE)  Drive: Acme screw thread 1A,1B, 2: -16 ORB (1-5/16-12 SAE) LECTRIC ONTROL Flow Control (Valve Assembly)  Type: 12 VDC ...

  • Page 60: Schematics: Self-Contained Hydraulics

    SCHEMATICS SCHEMATICS: SELF-CONTAINED HYDRAULICS...

  • Page 61: Control Box With 4 Ft. Wiring Harness

    SCHEMATICS SCHEMATICS: SELF-CONTAINED WIRING CONTROL BOX WITH 4 FT. WIRING HARNESS WIRING HARNESS VALVE BANK, MANIFOLD, & ACTUATOR...

  • Page 62: Receiver 8-Output

    SCHEMATICS SCHEMATICS: SELF-CONTAINED WIRING RECEIVER 8-OUTPUT OPTIONAL 20 FT. WIRE HARNESS EXTENSION...

  • Page 63: Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc

    ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. TECHNICAL MANUALS Manuals are available from your local dealer or Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the operation, service, and repair of your machine. For prompt convenient service, contact your local dealer for assistance in obtaining the manuals for your machine. Your local dealer can expedite your order for operator manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, service manuals, and maintenance records.
  • Page 64 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Hwy 9 West – PO Box 288 Armstrong, IA. 50514 U.S.A...

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