Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 32 - PB-MIXER-TR-MECH
7.5 MIXER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Forage is cut too short • Reduce the initial processing time.
• Adjust hay stops to a less aggressive or neutral position. (See Section 8.2.5)
• Reduce total loading time.
• Reduce the mixer RPM to limit aggressiveness in processing.
• Modify the knife type, quantity, setting or placement. (See Section 8.2.4)
• Shift into “Low”.
Spillage is Occurring • Reduce load size.
• Reduce truck and/or mixer RPM.
• Make sure machine is level.
• The load size may need to be reduced until the unit is polished inside.
• Adjust hay stops to a less aggressive or neutral position. (See Section 8.2.5)
• Adjust knives to a less aggressive position. (See Section 8.2.4)
• If spillage still occurs, the optional side extensions or hay retention ring may
need to be installed.
Requiring High Horsepower • Reduce load size.
• Adjust hay stops to a less aggressive or neutral position. (See Section 8.2.5)
• The load size may need to be reduced until the unit is polished inside.
• Modify the knife type, quantity, setting, or placement. (See Section 8.2.4)
• Shift into “Low”.
Dead Spots • The load size may need to be reduced until the unit is polished inside.
• The auger scraper may need to be adjusted. (See Section 8.2.1)
Digital Scale Indicator • Refer to scale manufacturer’s operator manual for operation and maintenance.
• See Section 6.7.1