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MIXER SETUP
Check for proper assembly, adjustment, and lubrication. Check to see that there is adequate oil in the oil bath. If
power chute is used, oil the roller chains. Check all bolt and set screws are tight.
Be sure all shields are properly in place.
Check for and remove any foreign objects in the mixer hopper and discharge opening.
Check to see that drain plugs are installed and the door is closed.
Be sure no one is inside the mixer.
• Test run the mixer.
• Make sure mixer is empty, then start the mixer.
• Run for at least fi ve minutes at rated PTO RPM.
• Raise and lower the door and operate the chute/slide tray several times.
• Disengage the mixer and turn off the tractor engine and remove driveline.
• Check the mixer drive components to be sure they are not abnormally hot.
If any of these items are not running as indicated, immediately repair or contact your service
representative.
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MIXER RUN-IN
To adjust the height of the power chute, change the length of the link chains on the sides of the chute. For best
performance, the unloading height should be set at the lowest height possible. The discharge tip-off on the power
chute should be adjusted for correct magnet and discharge angle. Remove or loosen the upper bolts, pivot the
tip off to the desired angles and reinstall or retighten all bolts.
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POWER CHUTE ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL)
To avoid personal injury: The hopper fl oor may be slippery and the auger can spin unexpectedly when stepped
on. Use caution when stepping or standing inside the unit, place a protective cover over the auger knives
when work inside the box is required.
MIXER OPERATION
Always refer to Equipment Safety Guidelines & Before Operation sections of this manual before operating this mixer.
The Turbo-Max Mixer was designed for blending dairy and beef rations. Most commonly used ingredients, including
limited amounts of dry stem hay, can be mixed quickly and uniformly in this mixer. If you have questions regarding
your feed ration or have other applications, please contact Sioux Automation Center, Inc.
The Turbo-Max Mixer mixing performance can vary greatly according to the differences in materials, loading se-
quence, mixing speed, and unloading methods.
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GENERAL
When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to persons
coming in contact with these parts. To help avoid serious accidents, please read and understand this manual.
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SAFETY
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