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 re- corded 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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A. Check to see that no obstructions are present in the mixer prior to start up. B. Before loading, run the mixer empty and check all operations. C. Do not overload the mixer. Maximum load for the 745 is 18,500LB., for the 865 it is 22,000LB. 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.
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 18,500 LB for the 745 model and 22,000 LB for the 865 model. C. Load hay first with machine running: TRACTOR RUNNING AT 1000 RPM PTO SPEED, TRUCK ENGINE RUNNING FROM 1,700 - 1,800 RPM.
TROUBLE SHOOTING ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR DISENGAGE POWER TAKE OFF AND REMOVE KEYS FROM TRACTOR OR TRUCK 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.
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. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL TRUCK HYDRAULILC RESERVOIRS (except the gearbox reservoir) (Citgo Transguard Tractor Hydraulic Fluid #633310001 or equivalent).
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LUBRICATION CHART ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR DISENGAGE POWER TAKE OFF AND REMOVE KEYS FROM TRACTOR OR TRUCK 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...
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745 VERTICAL TRUCK DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF MIXER ON TRUCK: 11,900 LBS MAXIMUM LOAD BY WEIGHT: 18,500 LBS HEIGHT DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE BASED ON A 38" TRUCK FRAME HEIGHT DIMENSIONS WILL VARY ACCORDING TO TRUCK HEIGHT Page 28...
865 VERTICAL TRUCK DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF MIXER ON TRUCK: 12,700 LBS MAXIMUM LOAD BY WEIGHT: 21,500 LBS HEIGHT DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE BASED ON A 38" TRUCK FRAME HEIGHT DIMENSIONS WILL VARY ACCORDING TO TRUCK HEIGHT Page 29...
745 & 865 SIDE DISCHARGE TRUCK DIMENSIONS 253-1/2" 225-1/2" TRUCK FRAME IS EXTENDED 28" FOR HYDRASTAT PUMP BOX 137" WITH EXTENSION 131" 114-1/2" WITHOUT EXTENSION 865 TRUCK 38" TRUCK 12" 13" - TUB TO FRAME HEIGHT CENTER 79" CAB TO SCALE FRAME OF AXLES 154"...
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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 32...
745 - 865 VERTICAL AUGER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING & BEFORE SERIAL #810139336 11 14 1 11 20 17 18 24 20 17 21 18 12 6" Page 36...
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745 - 865 VERTICAL AUGER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING & BEFORE SERIAL #810139336 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 140099 ALL THREAD 3/8' x 5" 160076 KNIFE BACKUP PLATE RH, 5 13/16" x 16 3/8" 160846 AUGER KICKER RH - 16" 161290...
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745 - 865 VERTICAL CYCLONE AUGER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING & BEFORE SERIAL #810829167 25 20 25 20 17 23 Page 38...
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745 - 865 VERTICAL CYCLONE AUGER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING & BEFORE SERIAL #810829167 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 140099 ALL THREAD 3/8' x 5" 160049 KNIFE BACKUP PLATE - LEFT HAND 161290 AUGER COVER BOLT BAR 3/8 x 1 x 8 161291 AUGER ACCESS COVER - 7"...
745 - 865 TRAILER SCALE FRAME ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160016 SCALE PAD 7 1/8" x 7 7/8" 450824 WEIGH BAR 2-1/2", 21 FT CORD (FRONT OF MIXER) 860426 WEIGH BAR MOUNT W.A. 2 1/2" Page 44...
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745 - 865 TRAILER 2-SPEED GEARBOX WITH HYDRAULIC SHIFTER & SHIELDS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 161391 PTO SHIELD MOUNT BRACKET 161411 SHIFTER ARM 161412 ALL THREAD x 10-1/2" 161513 CYLINDER STOP x 2" 162771 ALL THREAD x 12-1/2" 162772...
745 - 865 TRUCK HYDRAULIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 360120 BENT AXIS MOTOR 250 VARI DISP 367140 HOSE STEM 1", 16GS-20FL90 367415 FERRULE, 16GS1F-4 368058 HYD ADAPTER 1-1/16" MOR x 3/4" FPS 45º 368453 FLANGE SET 20 FHH C62 (1-1/4")
745 - 865 TRUCK HYDROSTAT HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC TO TANK PORT A PORT B PORT A PORT B ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 360120 BENT AXIS MOTOR 250 VARI DISP 362031 GEAR PUMP 1.92 IN³ 362076 HYDROSTATIC PUMP 362404 FILTER HEAD, 1-1/4" FP 362442 FILTER ELEMENT 1-1/4"...
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745 - 865 TRUCK HYDROSTAT ELECTRIC DISPLACEMENT CONTROL & MANUAL CONTROL ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP GREEN WIRE TO 'B' TERMINAL BLACK BLACK WHITE WIRE TO 'A' TERMINAL GREEN 'B' 'A' BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK NOTE: USE 18-22 GA #6 SPADE...
745 - 865 TRUCK HYDRAULIC CONVEYOR SCHEMATIC HOSES FROM THESE VALVES GO TO THE DISCHARGE DOOR CYLINDER & THE CONVEYOR SPOUT AND/OR CONVEYOR SHIFT CYLINDER ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 360014 HYDRAULIC MOTOR 101-1012 14.1 CU IN. 362031 GEAR PUMP 1.92 IN³ 11T SPLINE...
JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY TOP SIDE BOTTOM SIDE TO 12 VOLT GREEN WIRE RED WIRE RED WIRE YELLOW WIRE YELLOW WIRE BROWN WIRE BROWN WIRE REF # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 185575 JOYSTICK BRACKET 357705 JOYSTICK SWITCH 781056 SWITCH WIRE ASSEMBLY Page 65...
745 - 865 VERTICAL TRUCK & TRAILER FRONT CENTER DOOR ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 160115 DOOR GUIDE BAR - 60" 160619 CYLINDER PIN 5 7/8" 160620 CYLINDER PIN 1" x 4 1/4" 364068 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 2-1/2" x 31-5/8" 860402 625 FRONT CENTER DOOR, 30"...
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745 - 865 VERTICAL TRUCK & TRAILER SIDE DOOR DISCHARGE ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 162341 DOOR LIFT ARM 162415 DEFLECTOR BELT 162417 BELTING STRAP 162419 DISCH DOOR TOP SEAL PLATE 162420 DISCH DOOR DEFLECTOR BELT PLATE 364058 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 2" x 12", 22-1/4 CC 368258 SWIVEL 90,°...
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