OPERATION
1.Before attempting to fill the mixer, make sure that the discharge door is completely closed, the chute is in the up position, and the mixing chamber is free of any foreign objects.
IMPORTANT! IF THE DISCHARGE DOOR IS LEFT OPEN DURING MIXING, FEED MAY BECOME TIGHTLY PLUGGED AGAINST THE CONVEYOR AND DAMAGE IT.
2.Refer to the Owner's Manual of the truck before operating the mixer, to ensure proper PTO engagement.
CAUTION: Avoid high speed engagement of the MaxiMixer as it could cause the shear pin to shear or damage the drive system.
3.The MaxiMixer will effectively mix all ingredients in a Total Mixed Ration including small grains, corn, concentrates and premixes, cotton seed, corn and hay silage etc. The MaxiMixer is also capable of processing dry long stem hay into your ration. It is not recommended that wrapped and ensiled round bales be processed in the MaxiMixer.
IMPORTANT! THE MIXER SHOULD ALWAYS STAND LEVEL WHEN MIXING!
4.Due to the nature of mixing and cutting long stem hay, pin shearing is something that can be expected. The shear pin is designed to be the weakest link in the drive train and its shearing is to prevent damage to critical components. Therefore never replace shear pins with a higher tensile strength or grade pin. If a machine is regularly shearing pins, the operator should first look for mechanical problems such as worn knives or a bearing failure, then evaluate loading procedures and lastly, call for technical assistance.
5.If a MaxiMixer does become plugged or jammed to the point where normal mixing rotation (counter clockwise from the front) will not resolve the problem, it will be necessary to reverse the mixer. This can safely be done by first turning off all power sources, setting the parking brake and waiting for all motion to stop before removing the PTO from the input shaft end. Then fit the supplied T handle to the input shaft, and then turn the T handle (facing the mixer) clockwise to loosen the plugged material.
DANGER! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT ENTER THE MIXING CHAMBER!
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