Kuhn Rikon 5100 Mixer Operation, STEP #1 - PROCESSING MATERIALS, Mixer Setup, Loading

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MIXER OPERATION

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

STEP #1 - PROCESSING

MATERIALS

The hydrostatic drive is sized to accommodate most beef and dairy rations. Situations that my “overload” the hydro and cause it to stall are:

A. A mixer that is overloaded beyond recommended mixing capacity B. Trying to start a loaded machine with cold system oil

C. Loading the mixer, shutting it off, and driving long distances may make it hard to start. D. Mixing the following:

Industrial material such as compost, dirt, sludge, and other heavy non-ag materials. Rations with large quantities of molasses and other sticky feeds.

Call the factory if the ration to be mixed or the mixing situation is of a questionable type

Some feed materials will first need to be processed alone in the Vertical-Maxx before they can be efficiently mixed with other feedstuffs in the Vertical-Maxx mixer. These materials include;

A. Large square or round bales of alfalfa*

B. Large square or round bales of high moisture “Baleage”*

C. Large square or round bales of long mixed grasses, wheat or oat hay and crop residue bales (straw or soybean stubble)*

D. Very light and bulky feedstuffs*

*Always remove twine from bales before loading into the mixer.

MIXER SETUP

A. Be sure that mixer is sitting level front to back and side to side. This will ensure a level and even mix of feed.

B. Completely close mixer door.

C. Set Hay Stops according to instructions in setup section.

LOADING

A. With the truck running at approximately 3/4 of rated PTO speed, load baled hay into center of mixer. B. Allow mixer enough time to process bale before adding other ingredients (4 to 10 minutes) If you

need to inspect progress of the processing /mixing, always shut off the truck and remove the ignition key before climbing the ladder to inspect the load.

C. 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.

ADJUSTMENTS

A.When processing materials, there may be spillage over the side of the mixer. Following are some steps to reduce this;

1.Reduce load size

2.Reduce RPM

3.Be sure mixer is level

4.Be sure augers and hoppers are polished so feed moves well inside mixer.

5.Back off “Hay Stops” to a less aggressive or neutral position.

6.Reset knives to a less aggressive setting.

7.If spillage still occurs, the optional side extensions for the mixer may be needed.

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