Some covers and guards have been removed for If you do not understand the instructions in this illustrative/photographic purposes only in this manual contact either your dealer or Roto-Mix at manual. However, equipment should never be Dodge City, Kansas 67801.
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Product Registration - It is a condition of this warranty that the original purchaser must fill out the warranty card furnished by 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.
SAFETY - SPREADER A brief definition of signal words that may be used in this manual: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury.
SPREADER SAFETY Do not operate your spreader until you have read this Owner's Manual, the Tractor Owner's Manual, and understand the danger associated with its operation. This spreader is comprised of rotating drive shafts and rotating beaters. Any exposure to these spreader components can result in serious personal injury or death.
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SPREADER SAFETY Entanglement in rotating drive line can cause serious injury or death. Make sure rotating shields turn freely. Do not exceed load capacity of the spreader (see specifications). Always use a tractor large enough to provide sufficient braking assistance when towing a loaded spreader.
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SPREADER SAFETY THERE ARE ADDITIONAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SPREADER. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Always wear eye protection when operating or servicing spreader. Disengage power take-off and remove keys from tractor or truck before servicing spreader. ...
2. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer or the ROTO-MIX manufacturing plant. 5. How to Install Safety Decals: A.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Two vertical spinning beaters at the rear of the spreader expel manure in a uniform spread pattern. Each beater is driven by a hydraulic motor. A PTO driven hydraulic power supply on the spreader provides power to the beaters. The hydraulic pump is two stage thereby supplying independent power to each beater motor. A wide heavy duty belt covers the box floor.
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PRE OPERATION the warning horn to sound. UNDERSTAND THE CONTROLS Start with a slow rate and then increase as Rear Gate required. Once adjusted, the unloading rate will remain constant for the same type of material. Further application rate adjustment can be obtained The rear gate cylinders are hydraulically controlled by regulating the tractor ground speed.
TRACTOR DRAWBAR PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Set tractor drawbar as shown in figure 2. 1. Carefully study and understand this manual. Spreaders are available for 1000 RPM drive line 2. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may only. Match tractor PTO with the spreader drive line. catch in moving parts.
weight of the spreader when making turns, HIGHWAY AND stopping the unit, etc. TRANSPORT OPERATION 18. Install safety chains as illustrated on figure 3. This is a requirement for travel on public roadways. They are installed to retain the 1. Adopt safe driving practices: connection between tractor (or other towing 2.
OPERATION storage bracket and connect the ends to a DO NOT CLIMB ON OR tractor port. See Understand The Controls on ENTER THE SPREADER WHILE IN OPERATION. page 12 for recommended connection. 6. Remove the pair of hydraulic hoses coming from the spreader rear gate hydraulic cylinders CLEAR THE AREA OF ALL from their storage bracket and connect the...
SHUT DOWN UNLOADING 1. Engage the tractor PTO to start the beaters and increase engine speed to 1000 PTO RPM. 1. When the load has been discharged, the hydraulic control to the sliding gate will return to KEEP AWAY AND KEEP neutral, OFF.
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DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING, OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. 1. The spreader must be thoroughly cleaned periodically, especially if stored for extended periods. Manure is acidic and will TURN OFF ALL POWER DURING CLEANING AND INSPECTION. DO NOT USE POWER TO MOVE ANY COMPONENTS OR TO DISCHARGE MATERIAL WHILE CLEANING OR INSPECTING.
MAINTENANCE PUT THE TRACTOR IN PARK, APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, TURN OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING, OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE.
DRIVE CHAIN PLANETARY should be maintained 1” from the top level on GEARBOX the sight gauge. 5. Oil is added through a filter screen inside the (See figure 7) filler neck. Before filling, remove the screen, inspect and clean if required. Oil Specification: (Mobil Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 6.
2. To adjust, loosen the six 3/8" carriage bolts drive chain attaches to the sliding gate. It is clamping the flashing. factory preset, but may require adjustment with usage. Move the flashing strips so they contact against the box wall and retighten bolts. 4.
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532-16B SPREADER BEATER ASSEMBLY Used on all spreaders with serial number 410300311 and previous. Page 34...
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532-16A SPREADER BEATER ASSEMBLY Used on alll spreaders with serial number 410300311 and previous. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 130464 ANGLE DEFLECTOR 130546 532 SKIRT, FLEXIBLE RUBBER 130748 802 BEATER MOTOR SPACER ( 5/8" LG ) 130829 802 PADDLE WEAR PLATE 130905 SKIRT SUPPORT PLATE (REMOVABLE) 310750...
532-16B SPREADER HEAVY BEATER ASSEMBLY Used on spreaders with serial number 410200312 to present. 17 19 17 19 Page 36...
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532-16B SPREADER HEAVY BEATER ASSEMBLY Used on spreaders with serial number 410200311 to present. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 130464 ANGLE DEFLECTOR 9" x 4-1/2" 130829 802 PADDLE WEAR PLATE 130905 SKIRT SUPPORT PLATE (REMOVABLE) 131205 SPLINED ADAPTER, (BEATER DRIVE) 131208 SPLINED HUB (BEATER DRIVE) 131262...
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