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- Page 1 VXT 325 STATIONARY OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL ROTO-MIX LLC P.O. BOX 1724 2205 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd. Dodge City, Kansas 67801 (620) 225-1142 © ROTO-MIX LLC 2006 SERIAL NUMBER_________________ 441934 02/2019 Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. WARRANTY ......................4 SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY ............5 INTRODUCTION ....................6 OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS ................7 SAFETY ......................8-13 SAFETY DECALS ....................14 PRE-OPERATION ....................15 LOADING INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS ........... 16 MAINTENANCE ....................17 V-BELT TENSIONING INSTRUCTIONS .............. 18 LUBRICATION ..................... -
Page 4: Warranty
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 shipped from the ROTO-MIX plant. -
Page 5: Scales Warranty & Service Policy
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. -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Vertical Mixer from ROTO-MIX. With proper operation and preventative maintenance it will last for years. This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates important safety messages in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY and carefully read the message that follows. -
Page 7: Operator Qualifications
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. -
Page 8: Safety
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... - Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 S A F E T Y R E A D B E F O R E Y O U F E E D KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE Do not operate mixer without safety shields in place. Rotating parts can crush or dismember causing personal injury or death.
- Page 12 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.
- Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS 440827 440827 440833 440826 #440833 #440827 #440826... -
Page 15: Pre-Operation
PRE-OPERATION PRE OPERATION CHECK LIST 1. Carefully study and understand this manual. 2. Do not wear loose fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. 3. Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes. 4. Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make necessary repairs. -
Page 16: Loading Instructions & Precautions
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS A. Visually inspect mixer before each load. B. Do not overload the mixer. Mixer capacity is determined by weight. An overloaded mixer will not mix correctly, and will pull harder. C. Load hay first with machine running. 1. -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE WELDING ON THIS MIXER ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR DISENGAGE BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. When welding on your mixer, do not allow the current to flow through the bearings. Ground directly to the item being welded. -
Page 18: V-Belt Tensioning Instructions
V-BELT TENSIONING INSTRUCTIONS V-belt tensioning adjustment can be made using a tension meter or other type spring scale, using the following procedure. After seating the belts in the groove and adjusting center distance so as to take up slack in the belts, further increase the tension until only a slight bow on the slack side is apparent while the drive is operating under load. -
Page 19: Lubrication
LUBRICATION DISENGAGE PTO & SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE LUBRICATING THE MACHINE. LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE OPERATOR. PTO SHAFTS & U-JOINTS: Grease every 10 to 20 hours. GEARBOXS: After the first 100 hours of operation, drain initial oil, preferably when box is warm. -
Page 20: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR DISENGAGE POWER BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. NOTE: THIS CHART DOES NOT COVER ALL PROBLEMS. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY... -
Page 21: Features & Specifications
VXT 325 - 425 - 505 VERTICAL MIXER FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS MODEL VXT 325 VXT 425 VXT 505 DESCRIPTION Maximum Load 6,400 LB. 8,400 LB. 10,000 LB. with Hay Ration Maximum Load 8,900 LB. 11,750 LB. 13,990 LB. with Heavy Ration Mixing Capacity cu. -
Page 22: Dimensions
VXT 325 STATIONARY DIMENSIONAL SPECICATIONS 194 3/4" 159 1/2" 98 1/4" WITH EXTENSION 104 - 1/4" 19 3/4" 92 1/2" 89 3/4" 84" 32" 11 1/2" 68" All Dimensions & Specifications are Approximate and Subject to Change Without Notice. -
Page 23: Repair Parts Table Of Contents
REPAIR PARTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. VXT 325 ASSEMBLY ..................24-25 VXT 325 STATIONARY AUGER ASSEMBLY ..........26-27 VXT ELECTRIC DRIVE, 40HP 3PH ..............28-29 VXT 325 DISCHARGE SPOUT ................30 VXT PLATFORM ASSEMBLY ................31 VXT 325 RUBBER EXTENSION KIT ..............32... -
Page 24: Vxt 325 Assembly
VXT 325 ASSEMBLY 17 8 9 11... - Page 25 VXT 325 ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 161086 325/425 TUB KNIFE 161098 DOOR LIFT ARM 4-1/2" x 39" 161121 VXT DOOR LIFT STRAP 2" x 12-1/2" 364058 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 2" x 12", 22-1/4 CC 368007 HYD ADAPTER 3/8"MP x 3/8"FPX 90º .109 orifice...
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Page 26: Vxt 325 Stationary Auger Assembly
VXT 325 AUGER ASSEMBLY 16 19 18 21... - Page 27 VXT 325 AUGER ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 161065 325/425 SS THURST WASHER 11-3/4" x 11-3/4" 161100 AUGER TUBE CAP 16-1/4" x 19-5/16" 161118 NYLATRON BEARING 4"IDx4-3/4"OD 161148 NYLATRON THRUST WASHER 3/4x6-1/2x11-5/8 161525 COVER PLATE 5 1/8 x 5 1/8...
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Page 28: Vxt Electric Drive, 40Hp 3Ph
VXT ELECTRIC DRIVE, 40HP 3PH... - Page 29 VXT ELECTRIC DRIVE, 40HP 3PH ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 140954 KEY 3/8" SQ. X 2-1/4" 161429 VXT DRIVELINE 1-3/4" x 48" 161701 FRONT BEARING MOUNT 161702 REAR BEARING MOUNT 161703 STATIONARY JACKSHAFT 161704 REAR BELT SHIELD 161705 DRIVELINE COVER 161706 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE 161710...
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Page 30: Vxt 325 Discharge Spout
VXT 325 DISCHARGE SPOUT ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 161178 325 SPOUT GUSSET 1/4" X 6" x 24-1/2" 161179 325 VXT SPOUT RUBBER 161180 325 SPOUT SIDE RUBBER 400205 HEX NUT 5/16"-18 #5 PLTD 402005 WASHER 5/16", SPRING LOCK, MED PLTD 402405 FLAT WASHER MED PLTD 5/16"... -
Page 31: Vxt Platform Assembly
VXT PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 1 3 5 1 3 5 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 400208 HEX NUT 1/2"-13 #5 PLTD 400310 Hex Nut #5 Pltd 5/8"-18 402008 SPRING LOCK WASHER 1/2" PLTD 402010 SPRING LOCK WASHER 5/8" PLTD 402408 WASHER, FLAT 1/2"... -
Page 32: Vxt 325 Rubber Extension Kit
RUBBER EXTENSION KIT 6" - VXT 325 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 161146 VXT325 RUBBER EXT. END - 3/8" x 8" x 208" 401105 HEX NUT, 5/16"-18 NYLOC #5 PLTD 402405 FLAT WASHER MED PLTD 5/16"... - Page 33 This Page intentionally left blank.
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