Operation - H&S GM 170 Operator's Manual And Parts List

OPERATION

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
In an emergency or in case a foreign object enters the mill
inlet, stop mixer operation immediately by disengaging the
tractor PTO.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Check entire unit carefully before first operation. Tighten bolts and set screws that might have come
loose in shipping. Lubricate as explained in the Lubrication Chapter in this manual.
NOTE:These procedures must be done before grinding;
1.) Grinder mill door is closed.
2.) The collector cover is open,
2.)The tank lid is closed,
3.) The unloading auger shut-off door is closed.
Operate the mixer on level ground for uniformity of mix. Maintain a straight-line alignment between the
tractor and mixer to prolong the life of the drive line components.
Maintain the tractor rated PTO speed which produces a mill cylinder speed of 2700 RPM, to obtain the
most efficient grind. Do not exceed a cylinder speed of 3000 RPM. Before grinding, the unloading auger
shut-off door must be closed.
Add supplements after a small amount of feed has been ground, then dry granular materials.
NOTE:Do not grind feed with high moisture content. This may cause plugging. Abnormally damp crops
will not feed or mix well.
Grinding should be stopped when the feed in the windows begins to drop.
IMPORTANT: Overfilling the mixing tank will place unnecessary stress on the drive line components.
Keep the tank lid closed and properly latched so that if the tank is accidentally overfilled, the lid can pop
open and release the feed inside the tank.
The two full-length windows on the tank are calibrated with numbers representing bushels of ground
feed.
NOTE:Optional models of electronic scales are available for accurate weight measurements and rations.
Stop the tractor and disengage the mill/blower drive sheave pin after grinding. Start the tractor and allow
the mixer to continue running for several minutes to thoroughly mix the ground feed. Allow the mixer to
continue running during transport, disengaging the PTO on corners or turns.
IMPORTANT: When transporting the mixer and mixing, disengage the tractor PTO before turning corners
to prevent damage to the PTO driveline.
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