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INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS
ALWAYS STOP MIXER AND LOCK OUT POWER BEFORE SERVICING, REPAIRING, OR CLEANING. IF WORK MUST BE PERFORMED INSIDE THE MIXER, STOP MIXER AND LOCK OUT POWER AND PUT A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE AUGER KNIVES TO AVOID INJURY. THE HOPPER FLOOR MAY BE SLIPPERY, AND THE REEL AND AUGERS WILL SPIN WHEN STEPPED ON. USE CAUTION WHEN STEPPING OR STANDING INSIDE THE UNIT. USE SAFE SHOP PROCEDURES AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON THIS MIXER!
INSPECT AND ADJUST:
Roller Chain Tighteners so they will apply sufficient spring tension to keep roller chains running smoothly (As a general rule the thickness of a nickel should fit between the spring coils). The chain will form grooves in the tightener blocks. These grooves help to keep the chains in proper alignment, and the blocks need not be turned unless the roller portion of the chain has worn into the block.
Roller Chains for wear, proper alignment and tension. Adjust or replace if necessary. Roller chain connector links which pass over polyethylene tightener blocks must have the legs of the cotter pins trailing to the direction of rotation.
Safety Decals for readability. If any safety decals are removed, obstructed, or otherwise not understandable, they should be replaced immediately. Keep all decals clean - see Safety Decal section for more information.
Safety Shielding to be sure all shielding is in place and functioning properly. Replace all damaged or missing shielding immediately - see parts pages for more information.
Bolts and Set Screws after a few hours of use and each month thereafter. Tighten if necessary.
Reel Cross Tubes so that they slide in freely when compressed against the spring (spring pockets may need occasional cleaning). This sliding action helps prevent jamming and overloading of the driveline.
Reel Wiper Tubes have plastic wiper strips which help material clean out of the reel hopper. If the strips become bent back, they can be unbolted and turned around to improve clean out.
Upper Auger Knives can be turned over for use of a new cutting edge and should be periodically sharpened, or replaced if they are no longer sufficiently breaking up material.
Lower auger knives can be rotated several times before sharpening or replacement is required.
Motor fan guard must be kept clean to allow sufficient air flow for proper motor cooling.
Drive belts must be checked for wear and hardness. Old belts will be brittle or hard and must be replaced. Pulley misalignment often causes belt wear and this alignment should be checked when replacing any worn belt. Inspect pulleys for wear or damage both on the grooves and on the shaft diameter, clean and dry thoroughly before reas- sembly. Tighten belts to a tension that will allow the belt to deflect 1/2” when a 10lb. force is applied in the middle of the belt span. Belts should be kept clean, dry and oil free.
IMPORTANT: WHEN WELDING ON THIS UNIT: Do Not allow the current to flow through the bearings, roller chains, or scale weigh bars. Ground directly to the item being welded. ALWAYS disconnect weigh bar cords from scale indicator before welding.
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