3 SAFETY General Information ........................................ 4 Operating Safety Precautions......................... 5 Safety Decals ............................................. 6-9 Decal Placement ......................................10-14 MIXER SETUP Installation Tips ............................................ 15 Motor Size Recommendations ..................... 15 Safety Shielding ........................................... 16 Auger Knives .........................................

WARNING denotes a specific potential hazard, and uses the color yellow or orange. DANGER denotes a most serious specific potential hazard, and uses the color red. READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL Any person who will be operating or maintaining this mixer should first read and understand this manual and all safety warnings on the unit. This instruction manual should always be available to those responsible for the operation and maintenance of this mixer. It is the owner’s responsibility to provide this

2. NEVER PUT ARMS OR FEET INSIDE unit or discharge door opening, nor climb on or in the mixer while it is running. NEVER allow anyone to position themselves over or near the top of the mixer while it is running. Rotating reel, augers, and sprockets can grab clothing or create pinch points which can cause severe injury or death to the operator or bystanders. Always lock out the power so that the mixer cannot be accidentally turned on while inspecting, servicing, repairing, or cleaning mixer. 3. N

AUGER KNIVES The upper and lower auger knives are installed to help handle long materials such as long stem hay. If you do not intend to handle this type of material, the knives can be removed. REEL CROSS TUBES The Cross Tubes have two settings which can be utilized depending on the material being mixed. The Tubes are factory set in the outer position. In general, the inner setting is used for a high hay ration. To change to the inner position, compress and secure the tube into the spring, and r

When replacing decals, be sure the surface area is clean and dry, peel the backing off the decal, and apply to the Mixer. Be sure to wipe with a clean cloth to rub out all air bubbles to assure a good seal. For best adhesion decals should be applied in temperatures of 50° (f) or warmer. Complete sets of decals (including information decals) can be ordered by using the following part numbers: UNIT PART NO. 3015 174-633 3020 174-630 3025 174-647 3030 174-650 3036 173-361 3042 173-362 3050 174-636

1501 West 7th Ave. Brodhead, WI 53520-0167 701 Cherry Ave. Greeley, Co. 80632 INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS: Electronic Scale (optional) Scale Indicator: Refer to the electronic scale operators manual for adjustment information. The operator’s manual for the Electronic Scales should be kept with this manual. Additional scale manuals may be obtained through Kuhn Knight Inc. Load cells and weigh bars should be kept clean, dry & lubricated to insure dependability. Normal scale activity: Some warm up sca

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO MAKE SURE THE MIXER IS SET UP PROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE HELPFUL INSTALLATION TIPS 1. Be sure there is adequate clearance around the mixer for maintenance, repair and loading the mixer. 2. If the electronic weighing system is used, be sure that the weigh bars are kept clean and dry also items such as loading conveyors are not attached to or leaning on the mixer. Refer to scale manual for more specific information. 3. Mixer should be

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. Rolle

DANGER: DO NOT ALLOW OPERATION of this unit by inexperienced and unqualified people. Keep all unqualified people away from mixer during operation. Operators of this unit must be alert and use good judgement at all times. MIXING TIME The Reel Auggie can mix an average load in 3 to 4 minutes. Because of this short mixing time, there is normally no reason to run the mixer during loading except to level the materials or to break up hay. WITH HAY MAXX OPTION: If the hay goes through too fast, you may

4) FINISH LOADING WET FEEDS Any other wet feeds may be added at this time. 5) ADD WATER If ration includes water, add it last. Adding water at the beginning will cause the hay to bind. NOTE: Do Not overload mixer! Overloading causes excessive horsepower requirements, increased strain on driveline and poor mixer performance. 3000STOPR005810R082503 MIXER OPERATION Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions and Safety Decal sections of this manual before operating this mixer. FILL LEVEL Do not ov