Summary of Contents for Farm Aid 680
- Page 1 680 Truck mount Owner's manual Owner ____________________ ____________________ Dealer ____________________ Please file Owner's Warranty Registration in the pouch on the back cover.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CONTENT WARRANTY OPERATOR QUALIFICATION SAFETY DECAL CARE HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY DECALS SAFETY LABELS 10-11 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES PREPARING TRACTOR FOR MIXER BEFORE OPERATION LOADING THE MACHINE 14-15 OPERATION HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS FOLLOWING OPERATION PERFORMING MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSION LUBRICATION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM... - Page 4 Original Purchaser's Limited Warranty 1) Extent and Duration of this Warranty: Subject to sections 2 through 7 of this warranty, your Farm Aid Equipment, Inc. mixer is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year after date of purchase by the original (first) retail owner, or until it is resold or transferred by you, the original owner.
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Page 5: Warranty
Loading label. Warrantor has a policy of continuous product improvement. We reserve the right to change or improve the design of any Farm Aid Equipment, Inc. mixer without assuming any obligation to modify any Farm Aid Equipment previously... - Page 6 Warrantor does not assume responsibility for, nor shall be liable for, any special, incidental or consequential damages. Warrantor assumes no responsibility to the owner for loss of use of the Farm Aid equipment, loss of time, inconvenience or other damage consequential or...
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Page 7: Operator Qualification
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS This mixer should only be operated by an experienced and competent person. Working with or around any mixer requires good common sense. Considerations of who is qualified to operate the mixer: 1. All who operate this power machine are required to read and understand this manual. 2. -
Page 8: 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. ➢ Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer or the Farm Aid manufacturing plant. -
Page 10: Equipment Safety Guidelines
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL SHOWN BELOW AND FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVINGYOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. - Page 11 Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns all equipment manufacturers. It is considered in the design and development of a new piece of equipment. In spite of this, many accidents occur which could have been avoided by the operator being more careful.
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Page 12: Before 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 Farm Aid Equipment. BEFORE OPERATION: Carefully study and understand this manual. -
Page 13: Loading The Machine
➢ Mixer must be rotating when feed is added to the mixer. ➢ Do not overload the mixer. Mixer capacity can be reached by weight or volume. The maximum weight is 680 model 15,500 Pounds. ➢ Lower density commodities (hay/silage) decrease the capacity of the mixer. The maximum height of feed in the mixer is one foot less than the top of the spiral. -
Page 14: Operation
OPERATION: ➢ Your truck engine powers the mixer. It gets the power from the side of your transmission through a PTO (Power Take Off). This power take off drives a load sensing hydraulic pump. Hydraulic force turns the mixing Reel, turns the conveyor, raises/lowers the feed door and the conveyor. - Page 15 Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your mixer/feeder while it is moving or in operation. 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.
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Page 16: Highway And Transport Operations
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS: Adopt safe driving practices. 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. Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning. Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes. -
Page 17: Performing Maintenance
Farm Aid Equipment 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, Farm Aid Equipment does not accept any liability for injury or warranty. -
Page 18: Poly Liner Care
POLY LINER CARE: The poly liner will grow and shrink dependant on temperature. Excessive heat combined with sunlight can cause the liner to warp or bulge. All engineered polymers are adversely affected by harmful ultraviolet light decreasing the life of the liner. Park inside or in a shaded area to increase the life of your poly liner.