TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. WARRANTY ......................5 SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY ...............6 OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS ................7 SAFETY ........................ 8-18 OPERATION ....................... 19-20 TRANSMISSION INFORMATION ................21 LUBRICATION..................... 22-24 TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................25 DIMENSIONS...................... 26-31 FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ................32 REPAIR PARTS CONTENTS PAGE ................33 REPAIR PARTS ....................
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Vertical Mixer from ROTO-MIX. With proper operation and preventative maintenance it will last for years. This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates important safety messages in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY and carefully read the message that follows.
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/feeder shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around a mixer/feeder 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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SAFETY FIRST The careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents are caused REMEMBER: by human error. Certain precautions must be observed to prevent the possibility of injury or death. DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL OTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED OPERATOR NEAR THE MACHINE.
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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/feeder 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/FEEDER 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 tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely. Wear close fitting clothing. 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.
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 of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting. NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or equipment, except as required for operation.
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED DURING OPERATION (CONT.) Never leave running mixer/feeder unattended. As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on mixer/feeder following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures. FOLLOWING OPERATION: Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO and 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.
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If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, ROTO-MIX does not accept any liability for injury or warranty. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this mixer/feeder.
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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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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS A. Visually inspect mixer before each load. B. Do not overload the mixer. Mixer capacity is determined by weight. See specification page for maximum weight. An overloaded mixer will not mix correctly, and will pull harder, which could damage your tractor. C.
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1105A-1305A-1505A TRANSMISSION SERVICE & OPERATION ALLISON 643 & 644 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Oil and internal filter should be changed every 1000 hours or 12 months of operation, whichever comes first. External spin on filter should be changed every 500 hours. Fill transmission with approximately 7 gal. of Transmission Fluid.
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LUBRICATION CHART DISENGAGE PTO & SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE LUBRICATING THE MACHINE. LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE OPERATOR. PTO SHAFTS & U-JOINTS: Grease every 10 to 20 hours. AUGER GEARBOXS: After the first 100 hours of operation, drain initial oil, preferably when box is warm.
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1105A - 1355A OIL CHANGE DIAGRAM BREATHER CAP COMER T-GEARBOX RESERVOIR RESERVOIR OIL FILTER PRESSURE SIDE OF CIRCULATION PUMP TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL FILTER TRANSMISSION INTERNAL FILTER INSIDE OIL PAN 1:2 INCREASER GEAR BOX SIGHT PLUG...
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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1105A TRAILER DIMENSIONS FRONT CENTER DISCHARGE - 42" WIDE CONVEYOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS BASED ON A 42" O.D. TIRE 11R x 22.5" 123 1/2" MAX. 115 1/2" 116 1/2" 31 1/2" 31 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" MAX. 9 1/2" 11" 119 1/2"...
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1105A TRAILER DIMENSIONS FRONT CENTER DISCHARGE - 42" WIDE CONVEYOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS BASED ON A 42" O.D. TIRE 11R x 22.5" 123 1/2" MAX. 115 1/2" 116 1/2" 45" 2 1/2" MAX. 12 1/2" 119 1/2" INCLINE CONVEYOR EXTENDED INCLINE CONVEYOR RETRACTED 126 1/2"...
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1355A-1505A TRAILER DIMENSIONS FRONT CENTER DISCHARGE - 42" WIDE CONVEYOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS BASED ON A 36.5" O.D. TIRE 255/R70 x 22.5" 123 1/2" MAX. 115 1/2" 34 1/2" 34 1/2" 6" 11 1/2" MAX. 21" 100" 19 1/2" FLAT CONVEYOR FLAT CONVEYOR FLAT CONVEYOR EXTENDED LEFT...
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1355A-1505A TRAILER DIMENSIONS FRONT CENTER DISCHARGE - 42" WIDE CONVEYOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS BASED ON A 36.5" O.D. TIRE 255/R70 x 22.5" 123 1/2" MAX. 115 1/2" 135" (1355) 145" (1505) 48" 5 1/2" 11 1/2" MAX. 22" 100" INCLINE CONVEYOR INCLINE CONVEYOR EXTENDED RETRACTED...
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1105A-1355A-1505A VERTICAL MIXER FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 1105A Trailer 1355A-1505A Trailer DESCRIPTION Maximum Load 19,800 LB. 24,300 LB. with Hay Ration Maximum Load 27,500 LB. 33,750 LB. with Heavy Ration Empty Weight, Approximate 17,100 LB. 20,600 LB. (1355) 1,150 CU. FT.
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1105A-1355A-1505A 42" WIDE ADJ INCLINE SLIDE ASSY # 760173 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 161508 PLASTIC IDLER 161774 DRIVE CHAIN COVER 161783 MOTOR MOUNT TUBE 161784 CLEANOUT DOOR 42"W CONVEYOR 161786 CONVEYOR MOUNT ANGLE 161787 RUBBER HINGE 42"W CONV 161788 HINGE STRAP 42"W CONVEYOR...
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1105A-1355A-1505A TRAILER SIDE DISCHARGE DOOR ASSY 19 20 17 24 21 32 19 20 12 15...
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1105A-1355A-1505A TRAILER SIDE DISCHARGE DOOR ASSY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 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"...
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1105A-1355A-1505A OLD STYLE GEARBOX CIRCULATION SYSTEM...
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1105A-1355A-1505A OLD STYLE GEARBOX CIRCULATION SYSTEM REF # PART # DESCRIPTION 362549 TANK BREATHER NBF-2016 8” DIP STICK 362555 5” SIGHT GUAGE 860064 GEAR BOX RESERVOIR WA 368608 ADAPTER TEE, 1/2”MP x (2) 1/2”FP 368028 ADAPTER, 1/2”MP x 3/8”FP, 90° SWIVEL 368031 ADAPTER, 1/2”MP x 1/2”FP, 90°...
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1105A-1355A-1505A 8" EXTENSIONS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 160974 LEFT EXT. END 160975 RIGHT EXT END 860285 8" END EXT W.A.
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