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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B. Before loading, run the mixer empty and check all operations. C. Do not overload the mixer. Maximum load for the 1355 HDS it is 33,500 LB and for the 1505 HDS is 33,500 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.
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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 33,500 LB for the 1355 HDS model and 33,500 LB for the 1505 HDS model. C. Load hay first with machine running: TRACTOR RUNNING AT 1000 RPM PTO SPEED.
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1355 - 1505 CYCLONE VERTICAL MIXER OPERATION I. Description of Operation : A trailer mounted tractor PTO driven feed mixer. Pumps & Motors: Tandem Linde closed loop pumps driving 2 Poclain two speed motors. The mo- tors turn the vertical augers used to mix cattle feed. Operation feed back inputs: PTO pulse pick up, auger 1 and auger 2 motor speed pulse pickups, and mixing pressure transducers.
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1355 - 1505 CYCLONE VERTICAL MIXER OPERATION If the PTO is below PTO speed, set at1850 RPM, line 4 will display “RUN RPM LOW”. If the Mix or Feed button is held “LOW” will blink. If there is a fault “F,L,T”...
1355 - 1505 CYCLONE VERTICAL MIXER OPERATION Jam condition: If one or both motors are jammed the pressure will be at relief and the auger speed will be zero. Display will show jammed condition. After a time delay, set at 12 seconds the control will switch to a reverse operation.
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1355 - 1505 CYCLONE VERTICAL MIXER OPERATION II. Fault Information : Passive Faults Filter Bypass Fault: This fault is true if the fault is active (NC indicator switch) and the system is at fan operating temperature. FLT will blink on the right side page of 1 and display “Filter Bypass”...
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1355 - 1505 CYCLONE VERTICAL MIXER OPERATION Input and output faults Motor 1 pressure transducer is shown in fault status. Page 3: Fault Page1 Display will revert to page 1 operation page after 5 seconds. Motor 1 PSI and Motor 2 PSI: Pressure transducer faulted. Check connection at transducer.
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. (CITGO Transgard Tractor IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIRS USE Hydraulic Fluid - Material Code 633310001) ONLY.
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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 - 1505 CYCLONE VERTICAL MIXER FEATURES Vertical Mixers with Double Flighted Twin Augers From 1355 to 1505 cubic feet that work well with small or large hp tractors. Designed for 180-300 HP tractors New HDS system automatically adjusts to your tractor’s PTO RPM for best efficiency (on any tractor hp 180 or higher) ...
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1355/1505 HDS MIXER ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 140099 ALL THREAD 3/8' x 5" 160076 KNIFE BCKUP PLATE - LEFT HAND 160115 DOOR GUIDE BAR - 60" 160118 VERTICAL KNIFE 160619 CYLINDER PIN 1" x 5-7/8" 160620 CYLINDER PIN 1" x 4-1/4" 161840 POCLAIN MOTOR MOUNT PLATE 161847...
1355/1505 TRAILER HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC COOLER TO RESERVOIR - 781518 FILTER BYPASS 781729 MANIFOLD TO COOLER - 781741 MOTOR #2 CASE FLUSH - CD2 - 781723 MOTOR #1 CASE FLUSH - CD1 - 781722 MOTOR CASE DRAIN 781726 TWO SPEED 781728 Page 66...
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1355/1505 TRAILER HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC PUMP LH VIEW MANIFOLD TO RES. - DR - 781739 COOLER - 781741 MANIFOLD TO RES - DRP - 781740 781730 FILTER INLET 781731 CHARGE PUMP INLET - 781741 MOTOR #2 HIGH PRESSURE - 781742 MOTOR #2 HIGH PRESSURE - 781742 PUMP RH VIEW MOTOR #1 HIGH PRESSURE - 781743 MOTOR CASE DRAIN - MD - 781738...
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