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MIXER OPERATION
STEP #2 MIxING
Materials
Your 3600 series Mai-mixer is designed to mix a wide variety of feedstuffs efficiently and quickly. After the long stem
forages are coarsely cut in the processing step, other materials such as silage, grains, haylage, and commodities can
be added and mixed.
Loading Sequence
With engine running at approximately 1500 rpm, and the long stem material processed to a desirable length, the
loading of remaining ingredients can begin. The sequence of loading materials will depend on the loading methods
and their location relative to the mixer, but a typical loading sequence would be;
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Note: Never load long stem bales last. They will not be processed or mixed into the rations and
may cause unloading difficulties or spillage. Processing of long stem forages will continue as other
materials are added and mixed. Be careful not to over process these materials before adding other
ingredients. Load all ingredients as quickly as possible, and allow a final mix time of 3 to 5 minutes, or whenever the
load looks consistently mixed.
Adjustments
A few loads will need to be mixed to establish the best loading sequence, engine RPM, mix time, and hay restrictor
position for your particular situation. Adjustments may need to be made if you see the following;
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STEP #3 uNLOADING
Try to unload the mixed ration within a short time after mixing. A fully loaded mixer which is bounced over rough
terrain or allowed to settle will require more horsepower during start-up.
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KNIFE ADjuSTMENT
The Maxi-mixer is designed and intended for processing and mixing rations that include long stem forages. In most
cases, the knives that are otional on the mixer are placed to work well in most light rations. However, some rations
may require adding or removing knives to obtain the desired result. If limited processing is required the knives can
be removed to reduce the horsepower requirements.
KNIFE ROTATION/REPLACEMENT
When knives become worn and rounded on the leading edge, their efficiency is greatly reduced, resulting in longer
processing times and increased horsepower requirements. Refer to the parts list section for part number or contact
your dealer for ordering replacement knives.
OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Load haylage and corn silage.
Load minerals, proteins, and other small quantity ingredients.
Note: In some cases it may be preferable to load these between the silage's if possible.
Load grains, wet and dry commodities, etc.
Load all liquid fats, water, and other liquids. Always load liquids at the center of the mixing chamber.
(For Twin Screw models, splitting the flow of liquids towards each auger would be adventageous.)
Spillage - Refer to the adjustments listed in the processing steps section.
High Horsepower
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Reduce the load size.
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Be sure hopper and augers are "polished" to insure correct feed movement inside mixer.
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Back off "Hay Stops" to a less aggressive or neutral position. See Hay Restrictor Adjustment section.
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Modify the knife setting, quantity, type or placement. See Inspection and Adjustment section.
Forage is cut too short
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Reduce the initial processing time
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Reduce the aggressiveness of the hay stops. See Hay Restrictor Adjustment section.
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Reduce the total loading time
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Reduce the mixer RPM to limit aggressiveness in processing.
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Modify the knife quantity, type or placement. See Knife Adjustment section.
Extend the slide conveyor as required, start the conveyor and adjust it to the desired speed.
Start the mixer at a slow auger speed to reduce the required horse power and partially open the door.
Adjust the door height for the desired flow of feed, while moving forward along the discharge path.
After the load begins to discharge, increase the engine rpm to full rated speed and auger speed to ensure
fast and thorough clean out.
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
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BEFORE attempting operation.
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