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Summarization of Contents
Limited Warranty Statement
Product Registration
Condition for warranty validation: fill and return warranty card within 10 days of purchase.
Maintenance and Operation Responsibilities
Customer must maintain and operate per manual. Cease operation if defect occurs.
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
Covers material/workmanship defects but excludes improper use, calamities, and unauthorized parts.
Scales Warranty and Service Policy
Wear and Maintenance Item Exclusions
Excludes wear items like lubricants, filters, hoses, tires, and maintenance labor.
General Exclusions and Limitations
Excludes service calls, rental equipment, overtime labor, and other indirect costs.
Product Change and Parts Warranty
ROTO-MIX may change products; replacement parts warranty is 90 days or remainder of product warranty.
Digi-Star and Weigh-Tronix Warranties
Warranties Digi-Star and Weigh-Tronix products for one year against material/workmanship defects.
Operator Qualifications
Age and Training Requirements
Minimum age regulations may apply; operators must be trained and knowledgeable.
OSHA Safety Instruction Mandate
OSHA requires initial and annual safety training for all involved employees.
Work Area Access Control
Unqualified persons must stay out of the work area.
Manual Comprehension for Qualification
Operator qualification requires reading and understanding the manual and safety instructions.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
Safety Alert Symbol Definition
Symbol indicates attention required for personal safety and safety of others.
Signal Word Definitions
Defines DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION for hazard severity: imminent death, serious injury, or minor injury.
Contact Information for Manuals
Provides contact details for questions, additional copies, or damaged manuals.
Pre-Operation Safety Checks
Operator Responsibility and Understanding
Operator must be careful, responsible, and contact for unclear portions of the manual.
Pre-Operation Inspection and Precautions
Study manual, wear protective clothing, check lug nuts, tire inflation, and unit for loose parts or damage.
Area Clearance and Fire Prevention
Ensure area is clear of children/animals; take fire precautions in dry/combustible areas; have fire fighting equipment ready.
Familiarization and Hitching
Familiarize with operation, practice, and securely attach to towing unit with appropriate hitch pin.
Safe Operation Procedures
Bystander Awareness and Passenger Restrictions
Beware of bystanders, especially children; no passengers allowed on tractor or equipment.
Machine Operation and Terrain Awareness
Keep clear of moving parts; operate from seat; be observant of terrain hazards; avoid edges of drop-offs/banks.
Slope Operation and Material Clearing
Operate up/down intermediate slopes; avoid steep slopes; clear equipment of brush/twigs to prevent fire.
Obstacle Avoidance and Secure Positioning
Avoid overhead wires and obstacles; keep bystanders/pets clear; do not work under raised components without blocking.
Highway Transport and Maintenance Safety
Highway Compliance and Visibility
Comply with laws; use lighting flags and warning devices; use amber lights and SMV emblem below 20 MPH.
Courteous Driving and Bridge Ratings
Be courteous, yield to traffic, be observant of bridge loading ratings, watch for overhead obstructions.
Maintenance Safety Precautions
Ensure ventilation; never operate engine in closed building; stop vehicle, disengage PTO, shut off engine, remove keys.
Post-Service Procedures and Tool Removal
Ensure all moving parts stop before maintenance; replace shields, remove tools/parts after servicing.
Performing Maintenance Safely
Tool Use and Hydraulic Safety
Use proper tools, caution with adjustments, and safe methods for hydraulic leak detection.
Hydraulic Fluid Injection and Infection Risk
Fluid injection requires immediate medical attention; prevent infection from skin openings.
Post-Service Procedures and Parts
Replace shields, remove tools, maintain cleanliness, use specified bolts, and genuine parts.
Alteration Liability and Emergency Preparedness
No liability for altered equipment; keep fire extinguisher and first aid kit accessible.
Welding, Chain Tension, and Loading Procedures
Welding Precautions
Avoid current flow through bearings/chains; ground directly; disconnect scale instrumentation and alternator.
Chain Tension Adjustment
Tighten single roller chain to specific clearance points for idler tension springs.
Loading Instructions and Precautions
Do not add side boards; do not overload; maintain visibility of rotor bars; calculate max capacity.
Loading Sequence for Rations
Load liquids first, then one commodity, then other commodities/silage/hay. Note: procedures may vary.
Mixer Operation and Information
Tractor Control Options
Mixers can have single or dual tractor controls; dual controls are standard unless specified.
Single Control Operation Sequence
Single controls: Spout down first, door opens second; door closes first, spout up second.
Single Control Disadvantage
Single control limits spout height adjustment without closing the door first.
Mixer Trailer Tire Information
Mixer trailers are equipped with recapped tires with a new tread cap.
Lubrication Procedures and Schedule
General Lubrication Safety
Disengage PTO & shut off power before lubricating; do not wear loose clothing.
Oil Bath and Grease Bank Lubrication
Fill oil bath to sight plug; grease grease bank every 100 hours.
Bearing and PTO Shaft Lubrication
Grease front end bearings and input bearings every 100 hours; grease PTO shafts/U-joints every 10-20 hours.
Gearbox Lubrication and Maintenance
Initial gearbox service after 100 hours; subsequent oil changes every 2500 hours or 12 months.
PTO and Driveline Specifications
PTO Speed and Gearbox Ratios
Chart details PTO speed (% engine speed) and gearbox ratios for various transmissions.
Input Sprocket Configurations
Lists input sprocket sizes for different drive types and transmission configurations.
Standard Shipping Configuration
Mixer is shipped with a 17-tooth sprocket and a 3:1 gearbox.
Mixer Specifications
Capacity and Bearing Sizes
Details mixer capacity (Cu. ft.) and bearing specifications for front/rear top and bottom augers.
Rotor and Drive Component Specs
Lists rotor bearing sizes, rotor/drive sprockets, and auger flighting material.
Sheet Metal Construction Details
Specifies construction materials for tub bottom, auger bottom, and side/end sheets.
Truck Mounted Mixer Dimensions
Overall Dimensions and Reference Points
Diagrams show overall dimensions (A-F) for truck-mounted mixers based on 36" frame height.
Dimension Table for 420-12 and 490-14
Table provides specific measurements (A-F) for both 420-12 and 490-14 truck mixer models.
Trailer Mounted Mixer Dimensions
Overall Trailer Dimensions
Diagrams illustrate overall trailer dimensions (A-N) for both 420-12 and 490-14 models.
Dimension Table for 420-12 and 490-14
Table provides specific measurements (A-N) for trailer mixer models.
Stationary Mixer Dimensions
Mixer Unit Dimensions and Features
Diagram shows dimensions and features like door opening, clean-out door, and door swing for stationary units.
Stationary Model Dimension Table
Table provides specific dimensions (A-G) for 420-12 and 490-14 stationary models.
Standard Equipment Features
Standard equipment includes self-contained hydraulics with 110 Volt solenoid valve for discharge door.
Straight Door Wiring Schematic
Schematic Diagram and Components
Diagram illustrates wiring for joystick, push button panels, and hydraulic control valves.
Component Reference List
Lists reference numbers for parts like joystick, push button panels, and hydraulic control valve assemblies.
Joystick Assembly Details
Joystick Wiring Diagram
Diagram shows wiring connections for the joystick assembly to the 12-volt system.
Joystick Component Part Numbers
Lists part numbers for switch wire assembly, joystick bracket, and joystick switch.
Oil Reservoir Assembly
Oil Reservoir Components
Exploded view shows components of the oil reservoir, including filler cap, filter, and suction screen.
Oil Reservoir Part List
Lists part numbers and descriptions for oil reservoir components like filler cap, filter assembly, and hoses.
Hydraulic Pump Assembly
Hydraulic Pump Components
Exploded view shows hydraulic pump assembly, including sheave, bracket, and pump itself.
Hydraulic Pump Part List
Lists part numbers for hydraulic pump components like bushings, sheaves, brackets, and pump assemblies.
Straight Door Hydraulic Schematic
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
Diagram shows the hydraulic circuit for the straight door, connecting pump, reservoir, and valves.
Hose and Valve Connections
Details connections for hydraulic hoses and control valve assemblies, specifying connections to cylinder bases.
Hydraulic Valve Assembly
Bucher Hydraulic Valve Diagram
Diagram shows a 12V double Bucher hydraulic valve with inlet, outlet, and internal pressure relief.
Hydraulic Valve Component List
Lists part numbers for the hydraulic valve, fittings, and solenoid valve ground wire.
Fender Assembly
Fender and Mud Flap Components
Exploded view shows fender weldments, rear and front mud flaps, and mud flap straps/brackets.
Fender Part Numbers
Lists part numbers for single axle fender weldments, mud flaps, and mounting hardware.
Discharge Door Assembly
Straight Door Components
Exploded view shows components for the straight discharge door, including plate, arm, lever, and cylinder.
Door Assembly Part List
Lists part numbers for door plate, arm, lever, hydraulic cylinder, clamps, hoses, and pivot mount.
Spout Assembly
Spout and Hinge Components
Exploded view shows spout weldments, hinge components, magnet guard, and cylinder bracket.
Spout Assembly Part List
Lists part numbers for spout weldments, hinges, magnets, cylinder bar, and hydraulic hoses/cylinder.
Scale Indicator Arm Assembly
Scale Indicator Arm Components
Exploded view shows components for the scale indicator arm, including tube, hinge plates, and locking handle.
Scale Indicator Arm Part List
Lists part numbers for scale indicator arm weldment, tube, hinge plates, locking handle, hose carrier, and cable clamp.
Trailer Driveline Assembly (540 RPM)
Driveline Components
Exploded view shows PTO shaft, shield, bearings, jackshaft, and driveline shafts.
Driveline Part List
Lists part numbers for PTO shaft, shield, bearings, mounting angles, key stock, and driveline shafts.
Truck Driveline Assembly
Truck Driveline Components
Exploded view shows driveshaft assemblies, jackshaft, bearings, gearbox, and mounting plate.
Truck Driveline Part List
Lists part numbers for driveshaft assemblies, jackshaft, bearings, gearbox, and mounting plates.
Oil Bath Door Assembly
Oil Bath Door Components
Exploded view shows left/right doors, seals, cam locks, handles, and center channel.
Oil Bath Door Part List
Lists part numbers for doors, seals, cam lock components, handles, and center channel.
Ladder Options
Ladder Bundle Configurations
Presents different ladder bundle options including rung extensions and various rung counts.
Ladder Part Numbers
Lists item and part numbers for available ladder bundle configurations.
Trailer Load Cell Scale Frame
Scale Frame Components
Exploded view shows scale mount pads, loadcell cage plates, scale pads, and check rods.
Load Cell Scale Frame Part List
Lists part numbers for scale mount pads, loadcell cage plates, scale pads, and check rods.
Trailer Weigh Bar Scale Frame
Weigh Bar Scale Frame Components
Exploded view shows weigh bar mixer pads, T-bars, and bar blocks.
Weigh Bar Scale Frame Part List
Lists part numbers for weigh bar mixer pads, T-bars, and bar blocks.
Truck Load Cell Scale Frame
Truck Scale Frame Components
Exploded view shows scale frame, truck frame brackets, mixer scale check, and load cell components.
Truck Scale Frame Part List
Lists part numbers for scale frame, brackets, scale checks, rods, and load cell parts.
Top Auger Assemblies
Top Auger Components
Exploded view shows top auger weldments, flights, paddles, and drive shafts.
Top Auger Part List
Lists part numbers for top auger weldments, flights, paddles, and drive shafts for both models.
420 Bottom Auger Assembly
420 Bottom Auger Components
Exploded view shows bottom auger weldment, flights, kickers, and tube/shaft assembly.
420 Bottom Auger Part List
Lists part numbers for 420 bottom auger weldment, flights, kickers, and tube/shaft assembly.
490 Bottom Auger Assembly
490 Bottom Auger Components
Exploded view shows bottom auger weldments, flights, kickers, and tube/shaft assemblies.
490 Bottom Auger Part List
Lists part numbers for 490 bottom auger weldments, flights, kickers, and tube/shaft assemblies.
Front End Assembly
Front End Components
Exploded view shows flange bearings and rotor indicator plates for the front end.
Front End Part List
Lists part numbers for flange bearings and rotor indicator plates.
Lubrication System Assembly
Lubrication System Components
Diagram shows grease zerk fittings, grease lines, and bearings for the lubrication system.
Lubrication System Part List
Lists part numbers for brass adapters, grease zerks, grease lines, and bearings.
Drive Assembly Overview
Drive Assembly Components Diagram
Diagram illustrates numerous components of the drive assembly, including sprockets, chains, bearings, and shafts.
Drive Assembly Components
Bearing and Plate Components
Lists part numbers for bearings, plates, and seals used in the drive assembly.
Sprockets, Chains, and Springs
Lists part numbers for sprockets, chains, springs, idler blocks, and set collars.
Shafts and Spacers
Lists part numbers for input shafts, rotor shafts, spacers, and pull tabs.
Electric Drive Assembly Diagram
Electric Drive System Components
Diagram shows components for the electric drive system, including motor shaft, pulleys, belts, and gearbox.
Electric Drive Assembly Components
Bearings, Sprockets, and Bushings
Lists part numbers for bearings, sprockets, QD bushings, and seal plates.
Chains, Couplings, and Keys
Lists part numbers for roller chains, chain couplings, square keys, and set collars.
Motor, Gearbox, and Belt Components
Lists part numbers for electric motor base, gearbox, pulleys, belts, and shield components.
420 5-Bar Rotor Assembly
Rotor Assembly Components
Exploded view shows rotor weldment, shaft spacers, wipers, and spring box components.
Rotor Assembly Part List
Lists part numbers for rotor weldment, shaft spacers, wipers, spring box components, and fasteners.
490 5-Bar Rotor Assembly
Rotor Assembly Components
Exploded view shows rotor weldment, shaft spacers, wipers, and spring box components.
Rotor Assembly Part List
Lists part numbers for rotor weldment, shaft spacers, wipers, spring box components, and fasteners.
420 Star Rotor Assembly
Star Rotor Components
Exploded view shows star rotor weldment, pipe, compression springs, wipers, and spring box components.
Star Rotor Part List
Lists part numbers for star rotor weldment, pipe, springs, wipers, fasteners, and spring box components.
490 Star Rotor Assembly
Star Rotor Components
Exploded view shows star rotor weldment, pipe, compression springs, wipers, and spring box components.
Star Rotor Part List
Lists part numbers for star rotor weldment, pipe, springs, wipers, fasteners, and spring box components.
Staggered Rotor Assembly
Staggered Rotor Components
Exploded view shows staggered rotor, wiper channel, plastic wipers, and fasteners.
Staggered Rotor Part List
Lists part numbers for staggered rotor, wiper channel, plastic wipers, and fasteners.
Trailer Assembly
Trailer Frame and Axle Components
Exploded view shows tire, hub/spindle assemblies, axles, and frame weldment.
Trailer Part List
Lists part numbers for tires, hubs, spindles, axles, frame, bumper, battery box, jack, and hitch.
Hub and Spindle Assembly (20,000 LB)
Hub and Spindle Components
Exploded view shows bearings, cups, spindle, hub, grease seal, dust cap, and nuts.
Hub and Spindle Part List
Lists part numbers for bearings, cups, spindle, hub, grease seal, dust cap, nuts, and washers.
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