INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Turbo-Max Mixer Truck. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satis- fi ed with your new piece of equipment. Your new Turbo-Max Mixer Truck is a durable, effi cient and easy to use unit. Proper care and use will result in many years of service.
SAFETY TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH! SAFETY, SIGNAL WORDS THIS SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT...
SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section.
TIRE SAFETY • Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a rim can produce an explosion which may result in a serious injury or death. • Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have proper equipment and experience to do job. •...
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DURING OPERATION • Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. • Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving. • When halting operation, even periodically, set vehicle brakes, disengage PTO, shut off engine, and remove ignition key. •...
• Use caution when working around the discharge area. Stay clear of slide tray. This is controlled from the truck and could operate without warning, creating pinch points which could cause severe injury or death. Always disengage the PTO, stop the truck’s engine and remove the truck’s egnition key before working close to the discharge area.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffi c in all situations, including narrow bridges, inter- sections, etc. • Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than gross weight at which you are operat- ing.
BOLT TORQUE TORQUE DATA FOR STANDARD NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAPSCREWS. Tighten all bolts to torques specifi ed in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt chart as guide. Replace hardware with same grade bolt. NOTE: Unless otherwise specifi ed, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment. Bolt Torque for Standard bolts * Torque Specifi...
MIXER SETUP To avoid personal injury: The hopper fl oor may be slippery and the auger can spin unexpectedly when stepped on. Use caution when stepping or standing inside the unit, place a protective cover over the auger knives when work inside the box is required. POWER CHUTE ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) •...
MIXER OPERATION LIMITATIONS • Do not load hay without other dry commodities in the mixer fi rst to act as a carrier or “lubricant”. • Do not overload hay content, Sioux Automation Center Inc. recommends up to 15%-20% of hay by weight in the load.
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MIXER OPERATION LOADING AND MIXING • Prior to loading, check mixer for foreign objects and be sure door is fully closed. 1. Load Commodities • Adding ingredients like corn, soybean meal, cottonseed, etc. will act as a carrier or “lubricant” if hay is included in the ration.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING MIXER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO MARE SURE THE MIXER IS SET UP PROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING RECOM- MENDATIONS SHOULD BE HELPFUL INSPECT AND ADJUST • Roller Chain Tighteners so they apply suffi cient spring tension to keep roller chains running smoothly (As a general rule the thickness of a nickel should fi...
LUBRICATION • It is extremely important that the following lubrication schedule be followed: Bearings: use a good quality multipurpose grease. Replace all damaged or missing grease zerks immediately. Always clean zerks before using grease gun. Pump the grease in slowly until a slight bead forms around the bearing seals. Once a month check lines and connections on grease banks for leaks.
FINAL ASSEMBLY BODY MOUNT PARTS (REQUIRED) BODY MOUNT PARTS (REQUIRED) SAC73616 LH GUSSET ITEM# PART # DESCRIPTION SAC73617 RH GUSSET BLT12X2NC 1/2X2 BOLT SAC73619 GREASE LINE BRACKET BLT34X212NC 3/4X2-1/2 BOLT SAC75838 LIGHT KIT BLT516X114NC 5/16X1-1/4 BOLT SACFLAP24X36 MUD FLAP BRGRCJ1716 BEARING SPCABLETIEHVY...
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FINAL ASSEMBLY &87 72 68,7 6(( '5$:,1* 6$& OPTIONAL ITEMS MON900667 END LINERS LINERS MON900668 SIDE LINERS FRONT SAC56058 ROLLER BUMPER BUMPER SAC56078 EXTENSION BUMPER TURBO SAC56084 AIR PRECLEANER KIT CLEANER BLACK MON900701 6090 BLACK DECAL KIT DECALS Page 19...
OPTIONS ELECTRONIC SCALES • Allows accurate ration weight while loading. • Refer to the manufactures operator manual for your specifi c scale option operation and maintenance. WHEELS AND TIRES • Wheels and tires should be sized to support the gross weight of the loaded mixer. Page 20...