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5100TK OPR 6270US R060106

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 4

Using This Manual .................................................................... 4

Model and Serial Number Information ...................................... 4

SAFETY ..................................................................................... 5

Understand Safety Words and Symbols ................................... 5

Read the Operator’s Manual .................................................... 5

Follow Safety Instructions and Precautions .............................. 5

Operating Safety Precautions ................................................... 6

Transporting Safety Precautions .............................................. 7

Safety Decals ........................................................................... 8

Safety Decal Placement ......................................................... 11

MIXER SETUP ......................................................................... 13

Safety Shields ......................................................................... 13

Lubrication .............................................................................. 13

PTO Driveline Setup and Adjustment ..................................... 13

Test Running the Mixer ........................................................... 13

MIXER OPERATION ................................................................ 14

General ................................................................................... 14

Safety ..................................................................................... 14

Limitations .............................................................................. 14

Mixing Speed .......................................................................... 14

Operation Using Mechanical Drive ......................................... 15

Step #1 - Processing ............................................................. 15

Step #2 - Mixing .................................................................... 16

Step #3 - Unloading .............................................................. 16

Step #4 - Other Mixing Recommendations ........................... 17

Operation Using Hydrostatic Drive ......................................... 17

Step #1 - Processing ............................................................. 18

Step #2 - Mixing .................................................................... 19

Step #3 - Unloading .............................................................. 20

Step #4 - Other Mixing Recommendations ........................... 20

Replacing Knives .................................................................... 21

Knife Adjustment .................................................................... 21

Removing Knives .................................................................... 21

Adding Knives ......................................................................... 21

Moving Knives - “In” or “Out” .................................................. 21

Hay Stop Adjustment .............................................................. 22

Optional Equipment ................................................................ 24

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS ....................................... 25