Product Registration - It is a condition of this warranty that the original purchaser must fill out the warranty card furnished by ROTO-MIX and that it be returned to ROTO-MIX within 10 days of purchase and be recorded in ROTO-MIX’s owner file for this warranty to be valid. In the event an owner’s card is not on file at the ROTO-MIX office, the warranty period will extend only from date equipment was picked up or shipped from the ROTO-MIX plant.
SCALES WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY DIGI-STAR SCALE SYSTEMS Digi-Star, LLC warrants for a period of one year from date of installation, to correct by repair or replacement, at Digi-Star’s option, any defect in material or workmanship in any part of this product. In the event of replacement, Digi-Star’s sole obligation shall be to provide replacement products or parts.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS Operation Of this mixer/feeder shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around a mixer/feeder must use good common sense. In order to be qualified, he or she must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as: 1.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. If you have questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or ROTO-MIX, 2205 E. Wyatt Earp, Dodge City, Kansas, 67801. (Telephone) 620-225-1142 (Fax) 620-225-6370...
SAFETY FIRST REMEMBER: The careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents are caused by human error. Certain precautions must be observed to prevent the possibility of injury or death. DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL OTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED OPERATOR NEAR THE MACHINE. NEVER START MACHINE UNTIL ALL GUARDS AND SAFETY SHIELDS ARE IN PLACE.
SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufactures build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE Do not operate mixer/feeder without safety shields in place. Rotating parts can crush or dismember causing personal injury or death. Disconnect PTO driveline before removing shields for adjustment or service. OPERATE MIXER/FEEDER SAFELY Rotating parts can entangle or strike people, resulting in personal injury or death.
SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death. Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely. Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments, connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment .
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SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED PREPARING TRACTOR FOR TRAILER MIXER POSITIONING DRAWBAR IMPORTANT: Drive components can be damaged from excessive speed. Under no circumstances should a feed mixer equipped with 540 RPM be operated by a tractor with 1000 RPM PTO. Feed mixers are available with either 540 or 1000 RPM driveline.
Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer or the ROTO-MIX manufacturing plant. How to Install Safety Decals: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your dealer or the ROTO-MIX plant. BEFORE OPERATION: Carefully study and understand this manual.
SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED DURING OPERATION: Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED DURING OPERATION (CONT.) Never leave running mixer/feeder unattended. As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on mixer/feeder following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures. FOLLOWING OPERATION: Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
SAFETY READ BEFORE YOU FEED HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (CONT.): Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads. Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport.
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If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, ROTO-MIX does not accept any liability for injury or warranty. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while...
READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE WELDING ON THIS MIXER/FEEDER When welding on your mixer/feeder, do not allow the current to flow through the ball bearings or the roller chains. Ground directly to the item being welded. Always disconnect the scale instrumentation from the weigh bars or load cells and the power source.
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THE ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR MUST BE PROPERLY USED. ALWAYS USE DRY HAY. Drain rain water out of mixer before use. 1” of rain in a 354-12 equals 46 gal (460 lbs.) of water which will increase the moisture in 1000 lbs. of dry hay (12%) to 40% moisture or 500 lbs.
OPERATION: Trailer mounted mixers can be furnished with single tractor controls or dual controls. Dual controls are standard unless specified. 1. Single controls operate as follows: Spout goes down first - door opens second. Door closes first - spout goes up second. 2.
LUBRICATION CHART DISENGAGE PTO & SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE LUBRICATING THE MACHINE. LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE WORN BY THE OPERATOR. OIL BATH: Fill the oil bath with 30 weight motor oil to sight plug at center of input shaft. GREASE BANK: Grease every 100 hours.
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18” 10” 15” HEIGHT DIMENSIONS BASED 106" ON 36” TRUCK FRAME WITH 17” SPOUT 52" APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 354-12 ON TRUCK - 9,300 LB W/ HAY PROCESSOR - 9,900 LB 96" 161 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 144" 4 3/4" 105" OPTIONAL HAY PROCESSOR 112"...
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354-12 MOUNTING DIMENSIONS AUGER SIDE OF PEDESTAL 46" TRAILER 11" 34" TRUCK 15" All Dimensions & Specifications are Approximate and Subject to Change Without Notice.
PARTS PAGES TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE # TRUCK HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34 WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR DISCHARGE DOOR -------------------------------------------------------- 35 SPOUT ASSEMBLY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36-37 CHAIN CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38-39 CHAIN CONVEYOR HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY ----------------------------------------------------------- 40 STAGGERED ROTOR ASSEMBLY -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 3 ARM ROTOR ASSEMBLY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42-43 5 ARM ROTOR ASSEMBLY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44-45 TOP &...
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TRUCK HYDRAULICS NOTE: HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT MAY BE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION ON TRUCK ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 362152 12V HYD POWER UNIT 364035 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1-1/2" x 8" 364055 HYD CYL 2" x 8" 20-1/4" CL 366006 3/8" HYDRAULIC HOSE AS NEEDED 367064 HOSE COUPLING, 3/8"...
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JOYSTICK CONTROL PANEL & WIRING WIRE COLOR FUNCTION POWER BLACK GROUND BARE ENDS FOR POWER, GROUND, GREEN DOOR STACK VALVE HYDRAULIC VALVE, & BUNK LIGHT; YELLOW DOOR STACK VALVE FORK ENDS FOR JOYSTICK & BROWN SPOUT STACK VALVE ROCKER SWITCHES WHITE SPOUT STACK VALVE PURPLE...
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WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR 12V HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT VALVE WIRING COM - BLACK WIRE GREEN YELLOW YELLOW WIRE WHITE BROWN GREEN WIRE COM - BLACK WIRE HYDRAULIC VALVE STARTER WHITE WIRE SOLENOID BROWN WIRE TO BATTERY ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 357705 JOYSTICK, (4-WAY) SCHNEIDER 9001K35 358028 BATTERY CABLE 4-GA...
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CHAIN CONVEYOR HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY TO MOTOR PORT A TO CONV FRONT TRACTOR DOWN TRACTOR END SHEET TO MOTOR PORT B TO CONV UP CONVEYOR CYLINDER ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 874071 CONVEYOR MOTOR PLATE WELDMENT 3/8” X 125” HYD. HOSE ASSY. (3/8”MP ENDS) 781329 1/2”...
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354-12B 3 ARM ROTOR ASSEMBLY AFTER SERIAL #890473440 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 150013 WIPER STRAP 90 1/2" 150014 END WIPER STRAP 19 1/4"19.250 150015 PLASTIC WIPER 2-1/2" x 94-1/2" 150016 END PLASTIC WIPER 2-1/2" x 22-1/2" 400910 HEX CROWN LOCNUT 5/8"-11 #9 PLTD 400914 HEX CROWN LOCK 7/8"-9 GRD 5 PLTD 401106...
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354-12 3 ARM ROTOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE SERIAL #890473440 END WIPER ASSY. #750093 CTR WIPER ASSY. #750150 ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 150013 CENTER WIPER STRAP 150014 END WIPER STRAP 150015 CENTER PLASTIC WIPER 150016 END PLASTIC WIPER 150025 ROTOR DRIVESHAFT 150031...
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354 WIPER TUBE WELDMENT 850006 12 FT WIPER WA 850007 ROTOR SPRING COVER WA 850268 354 5 ARM ROTOR W.A. 850268RH 354 5 ARM ROTOR W.A. RH 850502 274/354 ROTOR SHAFT FLANGE WA 750004 354-12 WIPER ASSEMBLY (Includes Items 1,2,3,4,7,8,&13)
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354-12 5 ARM ROTOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE SERIAL #890473440 CTR WIPER ASSY. #750004 ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 150013 CENTER WIPER STRAP 150014 END WIPER STRAP 150015 CENTER PLASTIC WIPER 150016 END PLASTIC WIPER 150025 ROTOR DRIVESHAFT 150031 ROTOR HUB SPACER SLEEVE KEY, RECTANGULAR, 5/8”...
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354-12 STANDARD TOP & BOTTOM AUGER ASSEMBLY FROM SERIAL #890473440 REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 850096 TOP AUGER W.A............1 A. 382026 20” OD x 6-5/8” ID x 3/8” RH 14” PITCH FLT....8 B. 150126 TOP AUGER PADDLE ..........3 850097 BOTTOM AUGER W.A..........
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354-12 STANDARD TOP & BOTTOM AUGER ASSEMBLY BEFORE SERIAL #890473440 REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 850257 TOP AUGER W.A..............1 382024 20” OD x 6-5/8” ID x 1/4” RH 14” PITCH FL T......6 382026 20” OD x 6-5/8” ID x 3/8” RH 14” PITCH FL T ......2 150126 TOP AUGER PADDLE .............
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354-12 OPTIONAL TOP & BOTTOM AUGER ASSEMBLY REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 850642 TOP AUGER 1/2” FLIGHT W.A........1 FLIGHT RH 20” OD x 6-5/8” ID x 1/2” x 14” PITCH ..8 382724 150126 TOP AUGER PADDLE ............ 3 850257B TOP AUGER DOUBLE FLIGHT W.A.
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354-12B FRONT END ASSEMBLY FROM SERIAL #890473440 TO CURRENT ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 185258 ROTOR PLATE INDICATOR, 15/16" OD 340427 1 3/4" - 4 BOLT FLANGE BRG F3W228U 340436 BEARING 2 3/16" FAFNIR 340438 FAFNIR 2 7/16" BEARING 400208 HEX NUT 1/2"-13 #5 PLTD 400210...
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354-12 FRONT END ASSEMBLY BEFORE SERIAL #890473440 ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. FLANGE BEARING VCJ 1 3/4” 4-BOLT 340428 FLANGE BEARING RCJ 2 3/16” 4-BOLT 340435 FLANGE BEARING RCJ 2 7/16” 4-BOLT 340438...
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354-12B OIL BATH DOOR ASSEMBLY 19 2 11 13 13 15 11 13 14 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 189503 CAM ROD SPACER 351056 RUBBER BULB SEAL 5/32" 370316 CAM LOCK TOP PLATE 370317 CAM LOCK BOTTOM PLATE 370319 CAM LOCK HANDLE 370320 HANDLES CAM LOCK...
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354-12B DISCHARGE DOOR ASSEMBLY ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 150049 DOOR ARM 150385 DOOR MARKER BAR (TRAILER) 184259 DOOR CYLINDER MARKER PLATE (TRUCK) 184267 DOOR CYLINDER MARKER CLAMP FLAT WASHER 3/4” SAE 402512 COTTER PIN 5/32” X 1 1/4” 404003 CLEVIS PIN 3/4” X 2” 404350 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 2”...
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352-12 HAND WHEEL ASSEMBLY ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 150244 HAND WHEEL BEARING BLOCK 150387 HAND WHEEL SHAFT - 53-1/2" 185114 DRIVE GEAR, 1" 189105 BEARING BRAKE BLOCK 189106 HAND KNOB BLOT SUPPORT 189112 BRAKE ARM 340216 1" FLANGE MOUNT BEARING 407047 CHCS, 3/8-16 x 3", #5 PLTD 410305...
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354-12 OIL BATH BEARING LUBE SYSTEM ROTOR TOP AUGER BTM AUGER FRONT INPUT FRONT JACKSHAFT DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 3 REAR JACKSHAFT REAR INPUT ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 310750 FPT GREASE ZERK PLTD 1/8 368000 PIPE ELBOW, 90° STREET 1/8"MP x 1/8"FP 402507 FLAT WASHER 7/16"...
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354-12B TRUCK WEIGH BAR SCALE FRAME ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 850080 TRUCK WEIGH BAR FRAME – 34” 850274 TRUCK WEIGH BAR FRAME – 29 1/2” 182998 TRUCK FRAME BRACKET 185609 MIXER BAR MOUNT PAD 872169 WEIGH BAR MOUNT 2 1/8”...
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354-12B TRUCK WEIGH BAR SADDLE BRACKET (USED WITHOUT REGULAR SCALE FRAME) USE SMALLER BACKING PLATE IN WELD SUPPORT TO INSIDE PLACES THAT THE REGULAR LARGER OF BACKING PLATES BACKING PLATE WILL NOT FIT. BETWEEN FRAME WHEN NEEDED. TRUCK FRAME ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY.
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354-12 ELECTRIC DUAL MOTOR DRIVE REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 150716 ELECTRIC MOTOR INPUT SHAFT....... 150229 ELECTRIC MOTOR PIVOT PIPE......850200 MOTOR BASE WELDMENT (213T-254T)....1 850318 LEFT MOTOR BASE WELDMENT (213T-254T)..1 850311 ELECTRIC EXT. BELT SHIELD WELDMENT..
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354-12 DRIVE ASSEMBLY Before Serial #890473440...
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354-12 DRIVE ASSEMBLY Before Serial #890473440 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 342048 REX MB2300 4-BOLT FLANGE BEARING 850043 #100 B 45 RC SPROCKET WELDMENT 3” SHAFT SPACER 21/32” 150035 1/2” x 3/4” RECT. KEY x 1/2” 150079 150082 #100 B 13H RC SPROCKET 1/2”...
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ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 850058 HAY PAN FRONT BEARING WELDMENT……….. 1 850237 HAY PAN TUBE WELDMENT………………………. 1 850063 HAY PAN WELDMENT……………………………… 1 150198 BAFFLE PLUNGER UHMW………………………….1 850300 CROSS BAR WELDMENT………………………….. 1 850057 HAY PAN CENTER BEARING WELDMENT……… 1 872354 HAY PAN REAR BEARING WELDMENT………….
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ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR (Hydraulic Option) REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 188226 FEEDER ELECTRIC CONTROL BRACKET……… 1 357702 PUSH BUTTON SWITCH 12V-2 POLE……………. 1 362207 SLD ADD ON VALVE VX-13D (TRUCK)…………... 1 780109 2” x 8” STRAIGHT DOOR CYLINDER ASSY……... 1 368007 3/8”MP x 3/8”FPSW 90°...
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ROTO-HAY PROCESSOR (Cable Option) REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 850090 HAY PAN CABLE ARM WELDMENT……………… 1 150188 CABLE BAR……………………………………………2 150189 SLEEVE 1”OD x 13/16”……………………………… 1 412204 1/4” CABLE CLAMP………………………………… 2 150669 CABLE………………………………………………….1 850066 CABLE PULLEY BRACKET WELDMENT………… 1 850067 CABLE WINCH MOUNT PLA TE WELDMENT…….
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354-12 FENDERS, FENDER MOUNT & MUD FLAPS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 183087 MUD FLAP STRAP 354391 POLY FENDER 354392 POLY FENDER TUBING MOUNT KIT (2 per kit) 354393 POLY FENDER TAPER BRACKET KIT (2 per kit) 370200 ROTO-MIX MUD FLAP 24" x 30"...
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FORAGE EXPRESS LADDER ASSY #950020 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 150389 LADDER MOUNT ANGLE 5" 150390 LADDER MOUNT BRACKET 6 7/8" 190979 LADDER, FORMED 7 RUNG 400114 HEX NUT, 1/2-13 SERRATED FLANGE #5 400208 HEX NUT 1/2"-13 #5 PLTD 402008 SPRING LOCK WASHER 1/2"...
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TRUCK CAB SCALE INDICATOR FRAME PARTS 7 12 7 12 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 185930 ARM REST PAD 12" 192578 ARM REST SLIDE BAR 192585 BRACKET, PASSENGER CAB SEAT 192587 SPACER, TRUCK CAB DRIVER'S SEAT 192593 PLATE, TRUCK CAB MOUNT SETTING 400107 HEX NUT, 3/8"-16 SERRATED FLANGE #5 400606...
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354-12 SHELL REPAIR PARTS ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 150421 HAY ANGLE 7" x 20" 150996 GUSSET END CAP 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" 15150746 354 LEFT SIDE SHEET 15150410 HAY ANGLE 7" x 47 3/4" 151116 INSIDE ANGLE 12" x 98"...
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354-12 CROSS BAR ASSEMBLY 4 5 3 ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 150141 354 CROSS BAR PLATE 400107 HEX NUT, 3/8"-16 SERRATED FLANGE #5 400908 HEX CROWN LOCNUT 1/2"-13 #9 402120 INT/EXT STAR LOCKWASHER 1/2" PLTD 402408 WASHER, FLAT 1/2" MED PLTD 407101 CHCS 1/2"-13 x 1-1/4"...
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