Kuhn Rikon 5000 Series, Verti-Maxx Mixer Operation of Your VERTI-MAXX Mixer, Step #1 Processing

MIXER OPERATION

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

OPERATION OF YOUR VERTI-MAXX MIXER

There are some basic concepts that must be understood to achieve top mixing performance with the Verti-Maxx.

A new machine will need an initial run-in period to polish the augers and mixer sides to achieve correct material movement inside the mixer. Until the unit is polished inside, one may experience material spillage, dead spots, or increased horsepower requirements. The load size may need to be reduced until the unit is polished inside.

Mixing a ration in a vertical mixer generally involves three steps; processing, mixing, and unloading. The sequence and timing of these steps is very important, and is different for every operator because of variations in materials and conditions. There is some experimentation that must be done to work out the best equipment, sequence, and timing for your particular operation. Following are some general suggestions to achieve good results.

Step #1 - Processing

Materials

Some feed materials will first need to be processed alone in the Verti-Maxx before they can be efficiently mixed with other feedstuffs in the Verti-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. Be sure tractor is sitting straight in line with the mixer.

This will prevent premature wear to the driveline and gearboxes.

C. Completely close mixer door.

D. Set Hay Stops according to instructions in Maintenance section.

Loading

A. With the tractor 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 mixer and tractor 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 tractor/mixer 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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