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 1105 is 27,500 LB and for the 1355 it is 33,750 LB and for the 1505 it is 33,750 LB. Maximum load is determined by weight, not volume.
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED 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.
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED 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. Disconnect PTO driveline before removing shields for adjustment or service. OPERATE MIXER SAFELY Rotating parts can entangle or strike people, resulting in personal injury or death.
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED 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. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments, connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment .
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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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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED 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. This is very important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, you may not hear people shouting.
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED DURING OPERATION (CONT) Never leave running mixer unattended. As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on mixer following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures. FOLLOWING OPERATION: Following operation, set the brakes, disengage all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (CONT): Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads. Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities.
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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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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED 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 PT0 RPM. This feed mixer is equipped with a 1000 RPM driveline. Match tractor PTO with the feed mixer driveline.
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Maximum weight is: 1105 - 27,500 LB 1355 - 33,750 LB 1505 - 33,750 LB A. Load hay first with machine running: TRACTOR RUNNING AT 1000 RPM PTO SPEED.
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VERTICAL MIXER OPERATION Description of Operation : This is a trailer mounted mixer that uses a 1000 RPM tractor PTO with 3 pairs of hydraulic outlets. 1. To operate the mixer, first read the LOADING INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS on the previous page.
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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. AUGER GEARBOXS: After the first 100 hours of operation, drain initial oil, preferably when box is warm.
LUBRICATION CHART ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR DISENGAGE POWER TAKE OFF AND REMOVE KEYS FROM TRACTOR BEFORE 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.
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.
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1355 DIRECT DRIVE TRAILER SIDE DISCHARGE DIMENSIONS 135" 16-1/2" 18 3/4" 21" 49" 178" 320" 135" 8" 16" 100" All Dimensions & Specifications are Approximate and Subject to Change Without Notice Page 28...
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How to read a Roto-Mix Serial Number 4 1 01 5 0157 Manufactured Location Year Manufactured Month Manufactured Consecutive Numbering Page 30...
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660059 SINGLE CYL DISCH DOOR HYD KIT 760695 1355 SINGLE FLIGHT AUGER ASM 860455 1105 FRONT CENTER DOOR WA 860617 1355 FRONT CENTER TUB WA - COMER 860861 COMER GEARBOX ADAPTER WA 872329 TRAILER STRAIGHT DOOR MARKER WA Page 33...
1355 DIRECT DRIVE SIDE DOOR DISCHARGE 19 20 24 17 15 12 12 15 15 12 Page 36...
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1355 DIRECT DRIVE SIDE DOOR DISCHARGE ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160619 CYLINDER PIN 5 7/8" 160620 CYLINDER PIN 1" x 4 1/4" 160710 SUPPORT BAR 29" 160861 BELT HINGE CLAMP 45 1/2" 160862 BELT SKIRT 28" X 45 1/2"...
1355 DIRECT DRIVE TRAILER GEARBOX RESERVOIR KIT LOOKING AT THE GEARBOX ON INSIDE OF THE MIXER WITH THE AUGER REMOVED. LOOKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MIXER WITH THE TRAILER AND DRIVELINES REMOVE. Page 4...
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1355 DIRECT DRIVE TRAILER GEARBOX RESERVOIR KIT ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 362549 TANK BREATHER 8" DIP STICK 362555 SIGHT GAUGE 5" 368020 SWIVEL 90° 3/8MP x 3/8FP 368028 SWIVEL 90° 1.2MP x 3/8FP 368029 HYD SWIVEL 1/2"MP x 1/2"FP 45º...
1355 DIRECT DRIVE 8" END EXTENSION KIT 8 10 11 8 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160974 LEFT EXT. END 160975 RIGHT EXT END 400206 HEX NUT 3/8"-16 #5 PLTD 400208 HEX NUT 1/2"-13 #5 PLTD 402006 WASHER SPRING LOCK 3/8" MED PLTD 402008 SPRING LOCK WASHER 1/2"...
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