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Hi-Spec MixMax10 Operator's Manual

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Mixmax Diet Feeder
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10, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 30
rev –mm10mm104

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  • Page 1 Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery Hi-Spec Mixmax Diet Feeder Operators Manual Models: 10, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 30 rev –mm10mm104...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MixMax Diet Contents Introduction ....................... 4 Contents ......................2 Designated Use of Machine ................5 Technical Specifications and Dimensions ............14 Safety ..............Error! Bookmark not defined. Recognize safety information......Error! Bookmark not defined. General Safety .......... Error! Bookmark not defined. Safety Checklist ..................
  • Page 3 MixMax Diet Greasing and Maintenance Location Points.......... 34 Wheel removal/refitting ............... 44 Root Chopper (Optional Extra) ................ 45 Designated use of machine ..............45 Operating Instructions ................45 Safety Decals ..................46 Greasing and Maintenance points ............47 Sales and Service ..................... 51 Warranty ......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It is the policy of Hi-Spec Engineering to improve its products and designs whenever it is practical and possible to do so. We reserve the right to make changes or improvements at any time without...

  • Page 5: Designated Use Of Machine

    Ensure the machine is level to get the best results while mixing. Hi-Spec Engineering will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from machine applications other than those specified above. Any other use the machine may be put to is entirely at the owners/operators risk.
  • Page 6 16 must not operate the machine Designated Use of Machine Hi-Spec Engineering will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from machine applications other than those specified above. Any other use the machine may be put to is entirely at the owners/operators risk.

  • Page 7: Safety

    They can often become dirty, torn or unreadable due to dirt and wear and tear. If you need a replacement sign or have lost your user manual, please contact your Hi-Spec authorised dealer or Hi-Spec engineering directly and we would be happy to issue you with a...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    MixMax Diet General Safety  Have an emergency plan.  Keep all emergency numbers close by; write them into your manual.  Inspect your machine carefully each time before use; this will only take a minute.  Stop machine when leaving unattended. ...

  • Page 9: Description Of Safety Warnings And Instructions

    MixMax Diet Description of Safety Warnings and Instructions Description of Safety Warnings and Instructions The following is a list of safety signs and warning labels on the MixMax Diet Feeder. Look carefully and make sure you know where on the Mix Max they are positioned and what they mean. It is important you are fully aware of the areas of risk on your machine.
  • Page 10 MixMax Diet  General danger sign, danger of rotating parts and foreign objects. Keep clear of machine while working.  Follow these tractor hydraulic connection diagrams. Remember Red for Pressure and Green for return! The maximum PTO speed for mixing is 400 R.P.M. This safety sign is to remind the operator to disengage the PTO before turning...

  • Page 11: Safety Checklist

     Keep clear of all moving parts.  Always connect the shear bolt end of the PTO shaft to the tractor  Always use shearbolts recommended to you by Hi-Spec Engineering.  Always keep all hydraulic hoses and electric cables clear from PTO shaft ...
  • Page 12 MixMax Diet Don’ts X Never permit young persons or spectators to operate PTO driven equipment or stand anywhere close by when the MixMax feeder is in operation. Never permit untrained personnel to operate the Feeder without reading this manual and or receiving training X Never operate machine without having all guards in place, they are there for your safety and protection against serious injury and death...

  • Page 13: Pto Shaft Safety

    If the guidelines are missing from the PTO Shaft please contact your Hi-Spec dealer for another copy. The irregular shape and connection joints of a turning shaft can cause serious injury. The rotational force of the shaft is the main hazard.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications And Dimensions

    Technical Specifications and Dimensions  Single axles Single Axle Capacity Overall Overall Overall Length of Feedout Unladen Length (A) Width (B) Height (C) Chamber Height Weight MixMax10 5325 2450 2630 3050 4720kg 17’6” 8’ 8’8” 10’ 3’3” MixMax14 6250 2450 2630 4050 5270kg 20’6”...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    MixMax Diet  Twin axles Capacity Overall Overall Overall Length of Feedout Unladen Length (A) Width (B) Height (C) Chamber Height Weight MixMax18 7050 2550 2945 4560 6375kg 23’2” 8’4” 9’8” 15’ 3’3” MixMax24 8390 2580 3100 6025 1165 9400kg 27’5”...

  • Page 16: Tractor Requirements

    MixMax Diet Tractor Requirements The horsepower needed to power a Diet Feeder depends on the size of the machine; MixMax 10 MixMax 14 MixMax 16 MixMax 18 MixMax 24 60 hp 70 hp 85 hp 100 hp 125 hp Hydraulic Requirements On Feeders with a Spool valve fitted: One single acting valve is required.

  • Page 17: Connecting Feeder To Tractor

    MixMax Diet Connecting Feeder to Tractor 1. Use a pickup hitch or a short drawbar. 2. Have the Feeder on a level area. 3. Adjust the height of the bolt on hitch to ensure the machine is level when attached to tractor.

  • Page 18: Fitting Pto Shaft

    MixMax Diet Fitting PTO Shaft  Turn the tractor to full lock to either the left or right to get the shortest point of the PTO shaft.  Slide the PTO apart and fit the half with the shear bolt to the tractor and the other end to the machine.

  • Page 19: Road Transportation

     Ensure PTO is disengaged and electronic readout is switched off  Observe local maximum road speeds for this type of machine  Hi-Spec Engineering strongly recommend extreme care to be taken by the operator when travelling on rough roads with a loaded Machine as shock loads will damage the weighbars.

  • Page 20: Emergency Breakaway Handbrake

    MixMax Diet Emergency Breakaway Handbrake The emergency breakaway handbrake should be connected to the tractor every time the diet feeder is been used. It should be done using the wire rope provided. The wire rope should be attached to a solid part of the tractor like the top link pin and not to a panel on the tractor.
  • Page 21 MixMax Diet It is disengaged by following the steps below:  Make sure the clip in front of the ratchet is facing forward or turned away from the gearbox on the feeder.  If the clip is turned towards the gearbox the ratchet mechanism will not release. ...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    MixMax Diet Operating Instructions Attaching your MixMax Feeder 1. Before using your machine, always walk around it, making sure everything is in order. 2. Attach the MixMax diet feeder to a the tractor using a pick-up hitch or short draw 3.
  • Page 23 MixMax Diet Concentrate Mixing; With the machine running, add approximately ½ ton of the first ingredient. Next add all the smaller ingredients (minerals, etc) to the Feeder then continue filling the machine with the remainder of the ingredients. If molasses is being used in the concentrate mix, it is important to have the machine level.

  • Page 24: Ladder Operation

    MixMax Diet Ladder Operation  The ladder at the rear of the Feeder is provided to assist the operator to view the load while it is mixing and to assist the operator as to when the mixing is complete.  When not in use the ladder should always be folded into the transport position to avoid unnecessary damage.

  • Page 25: Loading Instructions

    MixMax Diet Loading Instructions Only fill the mixing chamber from the left-hand side of the MixMax diet feeder and always ensure that the machine is reasonably level before you commence filling.  When the loading of ingredients is finished inspect the load for quality of chopping and or mixing before discharging the feed mix.

  • Page 26: Feedout Instructions

    MixMax Diet Feedout Instructions Feeding with Chute Discharge 1. Standard chute: the discharge height must be set to the desired height while the door is open. 2. Hydraulic operated chute: the discharge height is set independent of the door 3. When discharging feed from the machine, the following procedure should be followed:- 1) Disengage PTO 2) Open Discharge Door...

  • Page 27: Feeding With An Elevator Fitted

    MixMax Diet Feeding with an Elevator Fitted 1. Open the discharge door to the desired height 2. Adjust the elevator to the required height and speed (Note that the speed of the elevator can be controlled by the flow control valve mounted at the spool valves or close to the elevator -see diagram below).

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    If there is a problem with your machine, repair it before operating or contact your authorized Dealer or Hi-Spec Engineering. Maintenance Safety Extreme caution must be taken when performing maintenance or repairs to the MixMax diet feeder.

  • Page 29: Recommended Interval Maintenance

    MixMax Diet Recommended Interval Maintenance The following is a maintenance list recommended for your machine by Hi-Spec Engineering to ensure your machine is kept in peak condition. After the first 25 hours:  Check all nuts for tightness.  Check tyre pressure, the recommended tyre pressures are as follows (pressure is in bars) Wheel size 40 x 14.5...

  • Page 30: Recommended Yearly Maintenance

    MixMax Diet  Check knives and sharpen if necessary  Check tyre pressure  Check elevator chain for slackness and adjust if necessary  Check tightness of gearbox mounting bolts Recommended Yearly Maintenance  Check hydraulic pipes for any frays or fractures and replace if necessary ...

  • Page 31: Front Gearbox Maintenance

    MixMax Diet Front Gearbox Maintenance  After the first 25 hours, check that the fixing bolts are properly tightened and that everything is correctly aligned.  Every 200 hours, the oil level should be checked and lubricant added if required. ...

  • Page 32: Lubrication

    The breather and magnetic drain pugs should be cleaned at every oil change. Other oil changes should be made every 2500 working hours and at least once a year. If in doubt, contact Hi-Spec Engineering or your Hi Spec Dealer. Lubricant Selection According to Ambient Temperatures -20°c - +5°c...

  • Page 33: Elevator Maintenance

    MixMax Diet Elevator Maintenance Adjustment of slat and chain elevators: Slat and chain type elevators need adjustment if the chains become excessively loose due to normal wear. Adjustment is achieved by tightening or loosening the adjusters that are located on the side of the elevator.

  • Page 34: Greasing And Maintenance Location Points

    MixMax Diet Greasing and Maintenance Location Points Number: Machine Part Central Greasing Point Main Drive Chain Automatic Chain Oiler Door Hinges and Fasteners Hydraulic Door Ram Slides for Feed-out Door Roller Mounting Pivot Weighbar Bolts Weighbar Bolts Gearbox Gearbox- PTO Shaft Connection Grease Points on PTO Shaft Rotor Seals Grease Point at Rear of Machine...
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  • Page 36 MixMax Diet Greasing and maintenance location points Central Greasing Point Main Drive Chain...
  • Page 37 MixMax Diet Automatic Chain Oiler (optional extra) Door Hinges and Fasteners...
  • Page 38 MixMax Diet Hydraulic Door Ram Slides for Feed-out Door...
  • Page 39 MixMax Diet Roller Mounting Pivot 8 + 9 Weighbar Bolts...
  • Page 40 MixMax Diet Gearbox Gearbox- PTO Connection...
  • Page 41 MixMax Diet Grease Points on PTO Shaft Rotor Seals...
  • Page 42 MixMax Diet Grease Point at Rear of Machine Road Wheel Nuts...
  • Page 43 MixMax Diet Hub Cap Hydraulic Levers & Pipes...

  • Page 44: Wheel Removal/Refitting

    Where possible, mechanical aids are used to lift / position wheels; High visibility clothing is worn where appropriate and where possible the work is carried out away from live traffic; Please consult your local Hi-Spec dealer or contact Hi-Spec Engineering Ltd directly if there are any queries. Jacking Points Jacking points are provided at the rear of the machine as indicated by this symbol.

  • Page 45: Root Chopper (Optional Extra)

    The MixMax Super Chopper is designed for the above purpose only. Hi-Spec Engineering will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from machine applications other than those specified above. Any other use the machine may be put to is entirely at the owners/operators risk.

  • Page 46: Safety Decals

    MixMax Diet Safety Decals...

  • Page 47: Greasing And Maintenance Points

    MixMax Diet Greasing and Maintenance points Every 10 hours  Grease points (2) on PTO shaft, also pull apart, and grease sliding tube. Every 50 hours:  Oil drive chains on main drive system at front of feeder.  Oil drive chains on cleaner and mincer drive system located at back of machine Every 100 hours: ...
  • Page 48 MixMax Diet Front Power Drive Shaft Front Half of Side Power Drive...
  • Page 49 MixMax Diet PTO Shaft grease points Back Half of Side Power Drive...
  • Page 50 MixMax Diet Cleaner and Mincer Shafts Front Cleaner, Mincer and Auger Shafts...

  • Page 51: Sales And Service

    Contact: - Gordon Brodie, Hi-Spec Engineering Ltd. Tel: - +44 7799 905130 Email: - gordon@hispec.net For spare parts Contact: - Your local Hi-Spec dealer. If you require a contact name and number you can telephone head office and we would be glad to assist you.

  • Page 52: Warranty

    MixMax Diet Warranty The following is a list of warranty terms. Warranty claims will be disallowed if they do not fall into the categories shown here. Warranty Terms 1 Year Warranty on Drive System, Bearings and Elevator Chain. 2 Years Warranty on Weighing System NO Warranty on the following: ...

  • Page 53: Conditions Of Sale

    In these conditions the word “Company” means Hi-Spec Engineering Limited. The word “dealer” means a customer of Hi-Spec Engineering Ltd. Purchasing machines from them for resale at recommended retail prices and the word “first user” means the first person to whom the dealer sells any goods for actual use.
  • Page 54 MixMax Diet Design No responsibility is accepted for any deviation from drawings or from illustrations in catalogues, price lists, brochures or advertising material for discrepancies in weight, rated outputs. Performance from those mentioned here in which shall be treated as illustrative and approximate only. Price Any fluctuation in prices arising after the contract but before dispatch shall entail adjustment in the contract price and the price to be paid shall be fixed at the date of dispatch.
  • Page 55 MixMax Diet accessories or parts not manufactured by the company but where any such warranty is given by the manufacturers of such articles, accessories or parts any benefits under such warranty will be passed on by the company. The company will not be responsible for damage or loss caused by incorrect machine settings, ground speed or operation of the machine in unsuitable conditions and the company’s decision as to the suitability of the condition shall be final.

  • Page 56: Registration Forms

    Please sign the following declaration to state that on the day you (the purchaser) purchased a Hi- Spec Mixmax Diet Feeder you received an operator manual and training instructions. I the purchaser have received my Hi-Spec Mixmax Diet Feeder Operator Manual and training from the below dealer.
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  • Page 58 Please sign the following declaration to state that on the day you (the purchaser) purchased a Hi- Spec Mixmax Diet Feeder you received an operator manual and training instructions. I the purchaser have received my Hi-Spec Mixmax Diet Feeder Operator Manual and training from the below dealer.
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  • Page 60: Declaration Of Conformity

    November 2014 Name: Mike Nolan Position: Managing Director Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer. Hi-Spec Engineering reserve the right to make changes and improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on products previously sold.
  • Page 61 November 2014 Name: Mike Nolan Position: Managing Director Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer. Hi-Spec Engineering reserve the right to make changes and improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on products previously sold.
  • Page 62 MixMax Diet Notes...

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