Roto-Mix 425 Operation And Parts Manual

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425 & 525 TRAILER
FEED MIXER
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_________________
441951 01/2019
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  • Page 1 425 & 525 TRAILER FEED MIXER 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_________________ 441951 01/2019 Page 1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. INTRODUCTION ....................4 WARRANTY ......................5-6 SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY ............6 OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS ................7 SAFETY ......................8-18 OPERATION ...................... 19-21 LUBRICATION ....................22-23 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................24 SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS ..............25-26 REPAIR PARTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............27 Page 3...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Failure to read this manual and understand the safe operation of the mixer could lead to serious injury. If you do not understand the instructions in this manual contact either your dealer or ROTO-MIX at Dodge City, Kansas 67801. This supersedes all previous published instructions.
  • Page 5: Warranty

    ROTO-MIX and that it be returned to ROTO-MIX within 10 days of purchase 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 6: Scales Warranty & Service Policy

    - ROTO-MIX is not responsible and will not be liable for damage caused to persons or property, commercial loss, loss of time or production, loss of use by reason of the installation or use of ROTO-MIX products or their mechanical failure.
  • Page 7: Operator Qualifications

    OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS Operation of this mixer shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around a mixer 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 B. Before loading, run the mixer empty and check all operations. C. Do not overload the mixer. Maximum load for the 425 is 11,800 LB. and Maximum load for the 525 is 14,600 LB. Maximum load is determined by weight, not volume.
  • Page 10 S A F E T Y R E A D B E F O R E Y O U F E E D EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of 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 S A F E T Y R E A D B E F O R E Y O U F E E D STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death. Keep driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely.
  • Page 13 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 14: Operation

    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.
  • Page 15 S A F E T Y R E A D B E F O R E Y O U F E E D DURING OPERATION: Beware of bystanders, particularly children ! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine or move the unit.
  • Page 16 S A F E T Y R E A D B E F O R E Y O U F E E D DURING OPERATION (CONT) Never leave running mixer unattended. As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on mixer following every 100 hours of operation.
  • Page 17 S A F E T Y R E A D B E F O R E Y O U F E E D HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (CONT): Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 S A F E T Y R E A D B E F O R E Y O U F E E D PREPARING TRACTOR FOR TRAILER MIXER POSITIONING DRAWBAR IMPORTANT: Drive components can be damaged from excessive speed. Do not operate tractor at speeds in excess of recommended PTO RPM.
  • Page 20 Maximum weight is 15,600 LB for the 525 model and 12,600 for the 425 model. C. Load hay first with machine running: TRACTOR RUNNING AT 540 RPM PTO SPEED. Use a slower auger speed if you are using very tender, very fine stemmed hay that breaks apart very easily.
  • Page 21 VERTICAL MIXER OPERATION Description of Operation : This is a trailer mounted mixer that uses a 540 RPM tractor PTO with 3 pairs of hydraulic outlets. 1. To operate the mixer, first read the LOADING INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS on the previous page.
  • Page 22: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION DISENGAGE PTO & SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE LUBRICATING THE MACHINE. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING THAT MAY CATCH IN MOVING PARTS. PTO SHAFTS & U-JOINTS: Grease every 8 hours of operation. PLANETARY GEARBOXS: After the first 500 hours of operation, drain initial oil, preferably when box is warm.
  • Page 23 LUBRICATION CHART ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR DISENGAGE POWER TAKE OFF AND REMOVE KEYS FROM TRACTOR BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATION OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ITEM LUBRICATION INTERVAL Conveyor Chain Light Weight Oil Brush or spray on lightly every 40 hours of operation Conveyor Bearings Good Quality Grease One pump every 8 hours of operation...
  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR DISENGAGE POWER TAKE OFF AND REMOVE KEYS FROM TRACTOR 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.
  • Page 25: Specifications & Dimensions

    425 - 525 VERTICAL FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Maximum Load 8,400 lbs. 10,400 lbs. with Hay Ration Maximum Load 11,800 lbs. 14,600 lbs. with Heavy Ration Empty Weight, Approximate 10,900 lbs. 11,200 lbs. Overall Length 249” 259” Transport Width 96” Approx.
  • Page 26 425 & 525 VERTICAL TRAILER DIMENSIONS (425) 109" (525) 111" WITH 6" EXTENSION 191 3/4" (425) 106" (525) 106 1/2" 18 1/4" or 20 1/2" 162 1/2" (425) 249" (525) 259" (425) 103" (525) 105" HEIGHT DIMENSIONS WITHOUT 6" ARE BASED ON EXTENSION A 42"...
  • Page 27: Repair Parts Table Of Contents

    32” WIDE INCLINE ADJUSTABLE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY ....... 50-51 425 - 525 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY ..............52 LADDER OPTION....................53 525 RUBBER EXTENSION KIT ................54 425—525 TRAILER DECALS ................55 How to Read a Roto-Mix Serial Number ............56 Page 27...
  • Page 28: Vertical Auger Assembly

    525/425 TRAILER, VERTICAL AUGER ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160076 KNIFE BACKUP PLATE RH, 5 13/16" x 16 3/8" 161100 AUGER TUBE CAP 16-1/4" x 19-5/16" 161290 AUGER COVER BOLT BAR 3/8 x 1 x 8 161298 AUGER ACCESS COVER - 7" OD 162946 9"...
  • Page 29: Planetary Gearbox

    525/425 TRAILER PLANETARY GEARBOX 4 5 7 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 162870 RR1680 GEARBOX PLATE 22" D 344163 GEARBOX, RR1680T-INPUT 13.50:1 400116 HEX NUT, 3/4"-10 SERRATED FLANGE #5 PLTD 400208 HEX NUT 1/2"-13 #5 PLTD 402008 SPRING LOCK WASHER 1/2" PLTD 402010 SPRING LOCK WASHER 5/8"...
  • Page 30: Gearbox Circulation System

    425/525 TRAILER GEARBOX CIRCULATION SYSTEM 11 12 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 362549 TANK BREATHER 8" DIP STICK 362555 SIGHT GAUGE 5" 368020 SWIVEL 90° 3/8MP x 3/8FP 368029 HYD SWIVEL 1/2"MP x 1/2"FP 45º 368031 HYD SWIVEL 1/2" MP x 1/2" FP 90º...
  • Page 31: Trailer Assembly

    760609 VERTICAL DRIVELINE BUNDLE (Find parts on following pages) 860478 VXT JACK W.A. BOLT-ON 860648 CLEVIS WA (4-1/2" BOLT SPACING) 860720 DRIVELINE ACCESS DOOR WA 860766 425/525 TRAILER WA 860867 DRIVELINE COVER WA, 425 & 525 Page 31...
  • Page 32: Spindle & Hub Assembly

    425/525 TRAILER, 12K HUB ASSEMBLY #760006 #372209A INCLUDES THESE PARTS AS AN ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 150117 SPINDLE, 3" DIA, 12,000 LB x 20" 342209 INNER BEARING 2-1/2" BORE 342210 BEARING, 1.75 BORE Tim #460 342211 INNER BEARING RACE 4-7/16"OD 342212 OUTER BEARING RACE 4-1/4"...
  • Page 33: Driveline Assembly

    425/525 VERTICAL DRIVELINE BUNDLE #760609 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 162360 TRAILER JACKSHAFT 162364 JACKSHAFT BEARING MOUNT PLATE 162388 PTO SHIELD MOUNT BRACKET 185302 P.T.O. SHIELD 310753 GREASE ZERK 1/8" 45º FEMALE PLTD 338056 DRIVE SHAFT w/Clutch, 1-3/4"-20, W2500, W19457 338057 DRIVE SHAFT, 1-3/8"-6 x 1-3/4-20, W2500, W19456...
  • Page 34: 2-Speed Gearbox Kit

    425/525 2 SPEED GEARBOX KIT #660459 12 15 19 14 16 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 161391 PTO SHIELD MOUNT BRACKET 161410 CYL MOUNT 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" 162952 DRIVELINE SHIELD - 525 TRL 162953 CYLINDER MOUNT TUBE 185302 P.T.O.
  • Page 35: Speed Gearbox Hydraulic Shift Kit

    2-SPEED GEARBOX HYDRAULIC SHIFTER KIT #980851 16 13 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 161513 CYLINDER STOP x 2" 162771 ALL THREAD x 12-1/2" 162772 SHIFT LINKAGE BAR 343025 BALL JOINT ROD END 364035 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1-1/2" x 8" 366006 3/8"x 122"...
  • Page 36: Tractor Driveline (Tractor To Jackshaft)

    425/525 TRAILER DRIVE SHAFT TRACTOR TO JACKSHAFT #338057 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 338446 CROSS KIT W2500 312209 338453 INBOARD YOKE W2500 S4 097133 338454 INBOARD YOKE S5, W2500 097140 338473 ROLL DRIVE PIN WLTSH 10MM x 90MM 338482...
  • Page 37: Trailer Driveline (Jackshaft To Gearbox)

    425/525 TRAILER DRIVE SHAFT JACKSHAFT TO GEARBOX #338056 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 338446 CROSS KIT W2500 312209 338453 INBOARD YOKE W2500 S4 097133 338454 INBOARD YOKE S5, W2500 097140 338473 ROLL DRIVE PIN WLTSH 10MM x 90MM 338558 YOKE 1-3/4"-20 SPL.
  • Page 38: Trailer Driveshaft (Gearbox To Gearbox)

    425/525 TRAILER DRIVE SHAFT GEARBOX TO GEARBOX #338059 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 338443 INBOARD YOKE, S5, W2400 356906 338450 INBOARD YOKE W2400 S4 356905 338473 ROLL DRIVE PIN WLTSH 10MM x 90MM 338612 YOKE 1-3/4" 20 SPL W2400 331053...
  • Page 39: Driveshaft With Shearclutch (2 Speed Gbox To Auger Gbox)

    425/525 DRIVE SHAFT W/SHEAR CLUTCH 2 SPEED GEARBOX TO AUGER GEARBOX #338038 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 310748 1/8"-27 MALE PIPE GREASE ZERK 338038 W2500 DRIVE SHAFT WITH SHEAR CLUTCH 338446 CROSS KIT W2500 312209 338453 INBOARD YOKE W2500 S4 097133...
  • Page 40: Trailer Scale Assembly

    425/525 TRAILER SCALE (WEIGH BAR) ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 400906 HEX NUT, 3/8"-16 CROWN LOC #5 PLTD 402112 LOCK WASHER, EXTERNAL STAR 3/4" 402512 FLAT WASHER 3/4" SAE 405663 3/8"-16 x 3 1/2" HHCS, #5, PLTD 405779 HHCS 3/4"-10 x 2"...
  • Page 41: Trailer Front Center Door

    425/525 TRAILER FRONT CENTER DOOR 1 11 12 8 15 10 14 5 9 13 2 11 12 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160619 CYLINDER PIN 5 7/8" 160620 CYLINDER PIN 1" x 4 1/4" 185490 TRAILER SCALE IND TUBE 185492 HANDLE, 1/2"...
  • Page 42: 32" Wide Flat Sliding Conveyor

    425/525 FLAT SLIDING CONVEYOR Fixed Conveyor #660352, Sliding Conveyor #660378 20 23 15 14 13 11 19 17 9 10 18 17 9 14 13 16 9 17 12 20 Page 42...
  • Page 43 VX FULL LENGTH CONV HYD SLIDE KIT 760226 CHAIN CONV ASSY - FLAT SLIDING 32 x 96 860171 SKIRT SUPPORT TUBE WA 860597 SLIDE CYL LUG WA 860770 425/525 CONV SLIDE RAIL WA - FRONT 860771 425/525 CONV SLIDE RAIL WA - REAR Page 43...
  • Page 44: 32" Wide Flat Sliding Conveyor Assembly

    CHAIN CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - FLAT SLIDING 32" x 96" #760226 Page 44...
  • Page 45 CHAIN CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - FLAT SLIDING 32" x 96" #760226 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160082 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE 160083 MOTOR MOUNT COVER 161940 SLIDE CYLINDER BOLT-ON LUG 162087 TAPPED TENSIONER BAR 162658 CONVEYOR IDLER SHAFT - VX 162659 CONVEYOR DRIVE SHAFT - VX 162664 TENSION BRACKET - IDLER SPROCKET...
  • Page 46: 32" Wide Conveyor Hydraulic Slide Assembly

    CONVEYOR HYDRAULIC SLIDE ASSEMBLY #660353 DETAIL C SECTION A-A SECTION B-B ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 362335 VALVE, HYD SEQUENCE SQDBLAN-E8J 364060 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 2" x 16" 26-1/4" CC 368007 HYD ADAPTER 3/8"MP x 3/8"FPX 90º .109 orifice 368052 HYD FITTING 7/8"MOR x 1/2"FPX 45°...
  • Page 47: Vertical Knife Gate Assembly

    VERTICAL TRAILER KNIFE GATE ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 161086 325/425 TUB KNIFE 400912 HEX CROWN LOCK NUT 3/4"-10 #5 PLTD 404209 PIN, 5/8" x 4", RECEIVER HITCH 405781 HHCS 3/4"-10 x 2-1/2" #5 PLTD Page 47...
  • Page 48: 32" Wide Incline Adjustable Conveyor

    ADJUSTABLE CHAIN CONVEYOR #660354 21 23 31 19 29 SECTION A-A Page 48...
  • Page 49 407021 CHCS 5/16"-18 x 1" #5 PLTD 407040 CHCS 3/8"-16 x 1" #5 PLTD 760237 425/525 ADJ CONV ASM 40"L 781597 HOSE ASSY, 1/2" x 54", 1/2" x 1/2" MP 781952 HOSE ASSY, 1/2" x 176", 1/2" x 1/2" MP 781953 HOSE ASSY, 1/2"...
  • Page 50: 32" Wide Incline Adjustable Conveyor Assembly

    425/525 ADJUSTABLE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY #760237 Page 50...
  • Page 51 425/525 ADJUSTABLE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY #760237 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160083 MOTOR MOUNT COVER 161495 MAGNET BAFFLE 161498 CONVEYOR DRIVE SHAFT 161503 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE 161505 PLASTIC SLIDE 161506 CLEANOUT DOOR 161509 STRAP 161830 CONVEYOR CHAIN HOLD DOWN 162087...
  • Page 52: 425/525 Platform Assembly

    425/525 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY #660457 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 400114 HEX NUT, 1/2-13 SERRATED FLANGE #5 407101 CHCS 1/2"-13 x 1-1/4" #5 PLTD 860545 RH HANDRAIL TRAILER 860801 425/525 PLATFORM WA 860868 REAR HANDRAIL TRAILER Page 52...
  • Page 53: Ladder Option

    LADDER OPTION AVAILABLE ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 780906 LADDER BUNDLE, (7 RUNG) Page 53...
  • Page 54: 525 Rubber Extension Kit

    525 RUBBER EXTENSION KIT - 6" #660458 9 7 6 5 4 11 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 162443 VX RUBBER EXTENSION BOLT ANGLE 162951 RUBBER EXTENSION BOLT ANGLE - SIDES 350454 525 RUBBER EXTENSION - 6" 400107 HEX NUT, 3/8"-16 SERRATED FLANGE #5 401106 HEX NUT, 3/8"-16 NYLOC #5 PLTD 402406...
  • Page 55: 425-525 Trailer Decals

    425 - 525 TRAILER DECALS (425 - #660356) (525 - #660375) 440890 New DECAL, ROTO-MIX Shaded 440045 DECAL, MADE IN THE USA, 9 x 9 WHITE LH 440046 DECAL, MADE IN THE USA, 9x9 RH WHT 440525 DECAL, 525 440801 DECAL, REDUCE ENGINE SPEED 4-1/4"...
  • Page 56: How To Read A Roto-Mix Serial Number

    How to read a Roto-Mix Serial Number 4 1 01 5 0157 Manufactured Location Year Manufactured Month Manufactured Consecutive Numbering Page 56...
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