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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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.
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...
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"...
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