INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Sioux Automation Turbo-Max 6100 series reel mixer. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment. Your new 6100 series Turbo-Max is a durable, effi cient, and easy to use unit. Proper care and use will result in many years of service. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OBSERVE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:...
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION Your model and serial numbers can be located on the front left hand side of the mixer. Please copy this information and write them down inside of this manual. This will allow easy reference if the ordering of parts should become necessary. Page 3...
If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or if your manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or Sioux Automation Center Inc., 877 1st Ave NW, Sioux Center, IA 51250, ph: (712) 722-1488 or Toll Free: 1-866-722-1488, Fax: (712) 722-1487 http://www.siouxautomation.com...
SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section.
TIRE SAFETY • Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a rim can produce an explosion which may result in a serious injury or death. • Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have proper equipment and experience to do the job. •...
DURING OPERATION • Be aware of bystanders, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine or to move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
• Use caution when working around the discharge area. Stay clear of power chute & slide tray. These are controlled from the cab and could operate without warning, creating pinch points which could cause severe injury or death. Always stop tractor engine and remove PTO driveline & hydraulic hoses before working near the discharge area.
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• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads. • Use approved accessory lighting, fl ags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer. •...
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation for trouble. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine in a closed building. Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. • Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
BOLT TORQUE TORQUE DATA FOR STANDARD NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAPSCREWS. Tighten all bolts to torques specifi ed in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt chart as guide. Replace hardware with same grade bolt. NOTE: Unless otherwise specifi ed, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment. Bolt Torque for Standard bolts * Torque Specifi...
PTO HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS • PTO horsepower requirements are based on most normal dairy or beef rations. Horsepower requirements may vary depending on the ration or material to be mixed. • Refer to tractor weight requirements for these recommendations and transporting safety precautions for ad- ditional tractor and towing requirements.
Do not load hay without other dry commodities in the mixer fi rst to act as a carrier or “lubricant”. • Do not overload hay content, Sioux Automation Center Inc. recommends up to 15%-20% of hay by weight in the load. Exceeding this percentage can decrease mixing performance or could potentially damage mixer and cause premature wear on driveline components.
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MIXER OPERATION MATERIAL THAT CAN BE LOADED DIRECTLY INTO THE MIXER • Many different kinds of materials can be mixed with the Turbo-Max Mixer, but each kind of material has its own unique characteristics. • FORAGES- Chopped hay, corn silage, and fi nely chopped crop residue can be mixed in the mixer. Wet and heavy forages added in large volumes may require more power to mix.
MIXER OPERATION FILL LEVEL • Do not overload mixer! Overloading causes excessive horsepower requirements, increased strain on mixer drive- line and poor mixer performance. • The design of the Turbo-Max Mixer requires that there be adequate space to allow the feed to move in and around the reel chamber.
Scale Indicator: Refer to the electronic scale operators manual for adjustment information. The operator’s manual for the Electroic Scales should be kept with this manual. Additional scale manuals may be obtained through Sioux Automation Center, Inc. • Load Cells: Should be kept clean, dry,and lubricated to insure dependabiltiy.
LUBRICATION • It is extremely important that the following lubrication schedule be followed: Bearings: use a good quality multipurpose grease. Replace all damaged or missing grease zerks immediately. Always clean zerks before using grease gun. Pump the grease in slowly until a slight bead forms around the bearing seals. Once a month check lines and connections on grease banks for leaks.
HYDRAULICS BREAKDOWN ITEM ELECTRIC ASSEMBLY FOR PART # DESCRIPTION 21” SLIDE TRAY (MON900545) BLT14X3NC 1/4X3 BOLT BLT516X34NC 5/16X3/4 BOLT HYD14DS61T8F1 HYDRAULIC SELECTOR VALVE HYD6801-6-8 ELBOW HYD6801-8-8 ELBOW HYD6801LL-8-8 LONG ELBOW WARNING! HYDS7115 COUPLER LM310284 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (20”) HYDRAULIC OIL PRESSURE CAN MON102078 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (8”) PUNCTURE OR CUT SKIN RESULTING...
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HYDRAULICS BREAKDOWN 3 BANK VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR POWER DISCHARGE (MON900547) WARNING! NOTES: HYDRAULIC OIL PRESSURE CAN CONNECT CORRESPONDING LETTER TO PORTS. PUNCTURE OR CUT SKIN RESULTING MOUNT DISCHARGE LIFT CYLINDERS WITH PORTS IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. TOWARD WAGON SIDE. ALWAYS RELEASE HYDRAULIC OIL PRESSURE BY (1) DISCONNECTING ALL TRACTOR LINES AND PTO, AND...
1000 RPM PTO CONVERSION BREAKDOWN ITEM #’S 27-39 ARE RE-USED FROM THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY & LISTED FOR ASSEMBLY REFERENCE ONLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION SPHKE38 TURNBUCKLE BLT12X134NC 1/2X1-3/4 BOLT BLT12X1NC 1/2X1 BOLT SPOSRG2HD SNAP RING WSH12FLAT 1/2”...
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DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY 1000 RPM 1-3/8 21 SPLINE CV (MON800426) 1000 RPM 1-3/8 21 SPLINE (MON800395) SEE NOTE #1 TABLE SEE NOTE #1 & TABLE NOTE: MON800408 COMES STANDARD WITH GR 8 SHEAR BOLT (BLT14X2NF). REMOVE AS NECESSARY PER THE SHEAR BOLT TABLE. FOR HALF ASSEMBLIES, SEE MON900690 (MALE) &...
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