Step #2 Mixing Materials | Kuhn Rikon 5100 guide

5100TK OPR 6270US R060106

MIXER OPERATION

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

STEP #2 - MIXING

MATERIALS

The Vertical-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 commodi- ties can be added and mixed.

The operating speed of the truck engine while mixing can be preset by setting either the mechanical throttle linkage or by using the electronic cruise control button- (turn on cruise control, hold the “accel” button and take the truck rpm’s up to the desired speed).

The hydro is set so that mixer maximum operating speed is at 2100 truck engine rpm (hydro lever full open-full stroke), and the truck should be at least running at 1600 rpm to start the mixer efficiently, (with hydro lever at least 1/2 way forward). On larger loads, it is better to engage the hydro lever slowly vs. a quick engage of the lever. Mixing speed can be set anywhere between the 1600 and 2100 engine rpm range. If the truck is running at an idle, the hydro motor may not start.

LOADING SEQUENCE

With mixer running at approximately 3/4-full rated PTO RPM, and the long stem material processed to a desir- able 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 and process all long stem hay first

2.Load wet and dry commodities, etc..

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

4.Load haylage and corn silage

5.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 ingredi- ents as quickly as possible, and allow a final mix time of 3 to 7 minutes, or whenever the load looks consis- tently 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.Adjust the “Hay Stops” to a less aggressive 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.

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