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Mechanical Stationary
Operator’s Manual
300-0804 © 05/2020
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
Figure 8
Side Door Discharge Units
rear center door have angled or sloped front and rear walls. As feed is sliding down the tub walls with the discharge door
open, gravity helps discharge the feed. With side door discharge the feed needs to be pushed out of the opening by the
auger. Adding one or two extended backing plates to the auger knives or a sweep arm to the auger on units with side
delivery will help to evenly push material out the side door.
Restrictor Plates
The restrictor plates are the yellow plates that are positioned at the corners of the tub. The function of the restrictor plate
is to slow down the circular movement of material around the tub. This is accomplished by moving the restrictor plate into
position #2 (see ). This moves the restrictor plate into the mixing chamber, thereby regulating the cut length of the
forage.
Standard restrictor plate settings are as follows:
Lock both restrictor plates into position #1. In this position the restrictor plates are retracted, or in the neutral position. This
setting can be left unchanged during the entire cutting/mixing process. With the restrictor plates in this position the cut
length of the forage will be approximately 4-6 in (102-152 mm).
NOTE: This standard restrictor plate setting is recommended for alfalfa and most other forages listed 20.
moving one or both restrictor plates into position #2, you may experience a buildup or bridging of forage in the corners of
the tub where the restrictor plates are located.
POSITION 1
POSITION 2
RESTRICTOR
PLATE
Protective Gear to Wear
When operating the unit it is recommended that operators
easily get caught in moving parts and cause serious injury.
When inspecting the mixing action from the viewing
platform it is recommended that safety glasses be worn.
Wearing safety glasses will reduce the risk of the operator
getting dust or any feed particles in their eyes.
Exposure to loud noises can damage hearing.
The operator should wear suitable hearing protection such
hearing loss.
When performing any maintenance on the feed processor
it is recommended that proper gloves be worn to reduce
the risk of cuts and scrapes. Any time when the operator is
handling auger knives, work gloves must be worn.
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