Kuhn Rikon Verti-Maxx Mixer, 5000 Series instruction manual Step #2 Mixing, Step #3 Unloading

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5000TROPR 005893 R022504 MIXER OPERATION

Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer.

Step #2 - Mixing

Materials

The Verti-Maxx is designed to mix a wide variety of feedstuffs efficiently and quickly. After the long stem forages are coarsely cut in the processing step, other materials such as silage, grains, haylage, and commodities can be added and mixed.

Loading Sequence

With mixer running at approximately 3/4 of rated PTO RPM, and the long stem material processed to a desirable length, the loading of remaining ingredients can begin. The sequence of loading materials will depend on the loading methods and their location relative to the mixer, but a typical loading sequence would be;

1.Load haylage and corn silage

2.Load minerals, proteins, and other small quantity ingredients.

(Note- in some cases it may be preferable to load these between the silage’s if possible)

3.Load grains, wet and dry commodities, etc.

4.Load all liquid fats, water, and other liquids. Always load liquids at the center of the mixing chamber. Note: Never load long stem bales last. They will not be processed or mixed into the ration,

and may cause unloading or spillage difficulties. Processing of long stem forages will continue as other materials are added and mixed. Be careful not to over process these materials before adding other ingredients.

Load all ingredients as quickly as possible, and allow a final mix time of 3 to 7 minutes, or whenever the load looks consistently mixed.

Adjustments

A few loads will need to be tried to establish the best loading sequence, PTO RPM, mix time, and hay stop position for your particular situation. Adjustments may need to be made if you see the following;

1.Spillage - refer to the adjustments listed in the processing steps.

2.High horsepower

a.Reduce load size

b.Be sure mixer sides and augers are “polished” to insure correct feed movement inside mixer.

c.Back off “Hay Stops” to a less aggressive or neutral position see Hay Stop Adjustment section

d.Modify the knife setting quantity or placement, see Inspection and Adjustment section

e.Add optional short knives if available

3.Forage is cut too short

a.Reduce the initial processing time

b.Reduce the aggressiveness of the hay stops, see Hay Stop Adjustment section

c.Reduce the total loading time

d.Reduce the mixer RPM to limit aggressiveness in processing

e.Modify the knife quantity or placement, see Knife Adjustment section

Step #3 - Unloading

Try to unload the mixed ration within a short time after mixing. A fully loaded mixer which is bounced over rough terrain or allowed to settle will require more horsepower during start-up.

1.Position the mixer in a straight line with the tractor, to reduce the stress on the PTO shaft.

2.Lower slide tray or lower and start the discharge chute.

3.Start the mixer and partially open the door.

4.Adjust the door height for the desired flow of feed, while moving forward along the discharge path.

5.After load begins to discharge, increase tractor RPM to full PTO to insure fast and thorough cleanout.

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Contents VERTI-MAXX Mixer Table of Contents Introduction Follow Safety Instructions Understand Safety Words and SymbolsRead the Operators Manual Operating Safety Precautions Transporting Safety Precautions Lock Chute AS ShownSafety Decals UnitFigure a RED Reflector Amber Reflector Injury or Death Safety Decal Placement Illustrations ALL ModelsTractor PTO Horsepower Requirements Model PTO HorsepowerDrawbar Attaching System Hydraulic Requirements Safety Shielding Safety Lighting Clevis Setup Scale SetupSafety Operation of Your VERTI-MAXX Mixer Step #1 ProcessingStep #2 Mixing Step #3 UnloadingKnife Adjustment Large Knives Step #4 Other Mixing RecommendationsOUT Position PositionHay Stop Adjustment Do not adjust Hay Stops while the unit is runningPower Chutes Safety ChainElectronic Scales Heads Electric Selector ValveMaintenance Inspect and AdjustCheck Every 20 Hours Every 20 HoursChange Yearly Change OIL Yearly Repack YearlyPTO Driveline Setup and Adjustment Model Shear Bolt Size PTO RPMMiscellaneous Front MixerSpecifications Model Trailer 5073 5085 50100