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- Page 1 AG Maxi Operation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CHARGING THE AG MAXI ....................13 3.2.2 3-STAGE BATTERY CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS ..............14 OPERATION ........................... 15 OPERATION AND SAFE USE OF THE AG MAXI ............... 15 COMPLETE CONVEYOR UNIT ....................16 MAINTENANCE ..........................18 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 18 OUT OF SEASON STORAGE ....................18 REMOVAL OF HOPPER ...................... - Page 3 ADJUSTMENT OF SIDE SKIRT ....................22 REMOVING THE CONVEYOR FROM THE BASE OF THE AG MAXI .......... 23 OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR THE AG MAXI .................. 23 5.8.1 CHANGING THE PULLEY....................23 AG MAXI AGITATOR AND GEARBOX ..................24 SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...................... 26 MAIN FRAME, BIN &...
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Page 4: Introduction
1.1 FOREWORD Thank you for your purchase of the AG Maxi. This manual will assist the operator to set, operate and maintain the AG Maxi. For safe and reliable operation, these instructions must be followed at all times. It is particularly important that the safety notes in the following section are read and understood by all users and maintainers of the machine before it is used. -
Page 5: Intended Use
1.2.3 MISUSE Foreign objects, such as stones and metal objects, must not be allowed to enter the AG Maxi. Failure to observe this may result in damage to the machine and/or injury to the operator or others. Do not ride on the AG Maxi or permit others to do so. -
Page 6: Safety Signs
1.2.4 SAFETY SIGNS The following signs appear on the machine and are for your safety and the safety of other people. Ensure that you identify each symbol and understand its warning. All safety signs must be kept in a legible condition and must be replaced if damaged or missing. -
Page 7: About The Ag Maxi
2.1.1 SERIAL PLATE The AG Maxi is identified by the serial plate. The serial plate of an AG Maxi is located on the hopper of the machine, facing the handlebars. The serial plate includes AG Products details and contact information, the C E marking, the AG Product, the year of manufacture, the unique serial number, and the weight of the AG Maxi in kgs. -
Page 8: Qr Codes
2.1.2 QR CODES Two QR codes can be found on the AG Maxi hopper, located on either side of the serial plate. Both codes are labelled, the left code is the parts manual for the AG Maxi and the code to the right of the serial plate is the operator’s manual. By scanning the code with a smartphone camera, a link will appear on the screen. -
Page 9: Hopper Slide
2.1.4 HOPPER SLIDE The volume of material dispensed is controlled by the position of the hopper slide. The hopper slide is attached to the conveyor unit as shown in the image below. The slide is pivoted about the point at which it is attached. Fully closed. -
Page 10: The Handlebars
2.2 THE HANDLEBARS Handlebar inserts, bolted to the chassis of the AG Maxi means that the handlebars are adjustable to suit the operator. The handlebar inserts come with 4x pre-set holes offering various adjustments for the operator. Fully closed handlebars... -
Page 11: Functions On The Handlebars
2.2.1 FUNCTIONS ON THE HANDLEBARS Located on the handlebars is the main 3 position off/on/on switch for the conveyor and agitator functions. Also fitted to the handlebars is the female charger port, for charging the AG Maxi battery. AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 12: The Electrical Enclosure
2.3 THE ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE The electrical enclosure for the AG Maxi is bolted to the underside of the chassis, located above the battery. The enclosure protects wiring components inside of the enclosure from water, muck, and bedding. Here you will find components for conveyor, agitator and charging circuits. -
Page 13: The Battery
2.4 THE BATTERY The AG Maxi 12 V battery is located underneath the chassis of the dispenser. The battery is secured in position, by a clamp, in the battery tray located on the axle. Battery clamp. AG Maxi battery. Battery tray. -
Page 14: Specifications
Practice workshop safety at all times! CAUTION Disconnect the battery before the assembly of the AG Maxi. 1) Ensure the AG Maxi is placed on the ground in a stable condition. 2) Ensure all guards are fitted correctly before use. Disconnect battery terminals as shown by the arrows. -
Page 15: Charger
CHARGER The 12 V charger is supplied with all AG Maxis. With a “Soft start” feature to check for possible faults i.e. reverse battery connection or short circuit, before offering maximum charge current. A “Constant current bulk charge and 3-stage charging” feature provides the fastest possible way to recharge SLA batteries without over-charging. -
Page 16: Charging The Ag Maxi
AGITATOR ON • Only charge the battery when the switch is in position 1. • Never charge the AG Maxi with any other charger than the unit supplied. • Never charge in the rain or wet conditions. • Never leave the battery flat, always charge the battery after use. -
Page 17: 3-Stage Battery Charger Instructions
3.2.2 3-STAGE BATTERY CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS Plug the charger in and switch on. During start up the charger will determine battery status and depending on the result will switch to either BULK charge mode (red indicator ON) OR FLOAT charge mode (green indicator ON) NOTE: When the charger enters float charge mode the battery is 100% fully charged. -
Page 18: Operation
DO NOT operate the machine with bystanders present. The AG Maxi has been designed to bed cubicles with ease and speed, following some simple guidelines in this booklet will ensure the AG machine is reliable and satisfactory. -
Page 19: Complete Conveyor Unit
4.2 COMPLETE CONVEYOR UNIT The conveyor unit is fixed to the chassis of the AG Maxi, underneath the hopper. 12 V from the electrical enclosure powers the conveyor motor. AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... - Page 20 Attached to the AG Maxi conveyor motor is information including part number, voltage, current and speed.
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Page 21: Maintenance
5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS • Disconnect the battery before cleaning. • DO NOT use a pressure washer to clean the machine. • We recommend using compressed air to blow away any waste material. • A cleaning agent can be used on any heavily soiled areas. •... -
Page 22: Removal Of Hopper
5.3 REMOVAL OF HOPPER CAUTION Disconnect battery terminals! When servicing the AG Maxi, the following steps may wish to be followed. These steps, if followed, will ensure that the AG Maxi is running to its full potential. The removal of the... -
Page 23: Timing-Belt Tension
5.4 TIMING-BELT TENSION Altering the bolt (A) will allow the timing belt to be altered to the amount shown in the photo. To remove the pulley, unscrew the grub screw located on the pulley. After the guard is removed, the pulleys and timing belt are then shown. -
Page 24: Conveyor Belt Tension
5.5 CONVEYOR BELT TENSION Disconnect the battery before any maintenance work occurs. The tensioning nut shown, when tightened or slackened, will alter the belt to the desired amount. If the belt is slipping when fully loaded, alter the nut position until the belt will hold grip to the motor. -
Page 25: Adjustment Of Side Skirt
5.6 ADJUSTMENT OF SIDE SKIRT Run the conveyor with side skirts fitted to check alignment. The arrows show the gap that is required for the conveyor to run without interference with the side skirts removed, which have been removed in these images, but they are shown in the photo below. -
Page 26: Removing The Conveyor From The Base Of The Ag Maxi
5.8 OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR THE AG MAXI In addition to the AG Maxi, there are optional extras, which are designed to enhance the performance and make it possible to adapt the AG Maxi to suit your working requirements and environment. -
Page 27: Ag Maxi Agitator And Gearbox
5.9 AG MAXI AGITATOR AND GEARBOX The agitator motor and gearbox are fixed to the underside of the AG Maxi chassis, above the battery. The 3x M6 cup-head bolts fix the motor and gearbox to the AG Maxi chassis. Bolts are fitted through the top side of the chassis, next to the conveyor and proceed through the gearbox housing as illustrated below. - Page 28 The agitator shaft is fixed to the shaft of the gearbox by a roll pin. With the hole in the centre of the AG Maxi hopper, the agitator shaft protrudes through the base of the hopper for the red agitator disc to be fitted.
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Page 29: Spare Parts Identification
6 SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 30: Main Frame, Bin & Agitator
6.1 MAIN FRAME, BIN & AGITATOR AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 31: Conveyor Covers, Shutter & Skirt
6.2 CONVEYOR COVERS, SHUTTER & SKIRT AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 32: Conveyor Drive & Rollers
6.3 CONVEYOR DRIVE & ROLLERS AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 33: Agitator Motor & Components
6.4 AGITATOR MOTOR & COMPONENTS AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 34: Electrical Components
6.5 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 35: Electrical Components
6.6 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AR / 25.07.23 / Version 1... -
Page 36: Terms, Conditions And Warranty
7 TERMS, CONDITIONS AND WARRANTY 7.1 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS Garnett Farms Engineering Limited These terms and conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. - Page 37 Listed prices and delivery charges do not include VAT or any other tax or levy on the supply of goods, which will be an additional charge to the Customer. Payment Terms Unless otherwise agreed in writing at the time of ordering, payment terms will be strictly in line with the published Marketing Strategy current at that time.
- Page 38 Returns No goods will be accepted for credit by the Company without prior agreement. Any goods accepted for credit shall be returned at the Customer’s expense and will be subject to a 10% handling charge unless otherwise agreed. Warranty The guarantee is in addition to and does not affect a purchaser’s statutory rights. Garnett Farms Engineering Limited products carry a 12-month Parts and Labour Warranty.
- Page 39 Credit cannot be issued for parts not supplied by the Company unless there has been a prior agreement for the use of those parts. Where such agreement exists, the credit given will normally exceed the value which would have been invoiced if the parts had been obtained from the Company.
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Page 40: Quality Of Translations
7.2 QUALITY OF TRANSLATIONS Where instructions for use are translated from these Original Instructions into other languages, expert translators or specialists shall be responsible for the translation, including editing and proofreading, and: • have basic competencies in communication, particularly technical communication. •... -
Page 41: Ag Products Dealer Warranty Process
30 days of identification of the fault. • All failed parts must be held for 3 months unless instructed by AG Products • AG Products aim to process and credit where applicable all claims within 60 days of submission of the warranty claim. - Page 42 AG Maxi Operation Manual Hales Pasture Farm, Allostock, Nr Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9LT. Tel: 01565 722922 Mob: 07921 212770 service@ag-products.co.uk WARRANTY CLAIM DEALER DATE OF CLAIM Job Number: CUSTOMER MANUFACTURER MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER: INVOICE NUMBER: DATE OF DELIVERY DATE OF FAULT...
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