Maintenance andOperating InstructionsTub Feeder

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Email: info@fleming-agri.co.uk

Fleming Agri-Products LtdNewbuildings Industrial EstateVictoria Rd.NewbuildingsNorthern IrelandBT47 2SX

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EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

CONFORMING TO EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC

We:

Fleming Agri-Products Ltd Newbuildings Industrial Estate Newbuildings Northern Ireland BT47 2SX

declare in sole responsibility, that the products

Type: TF65, TF80 & TF100

to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic safety

and health requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC,

and the Transposed Harmonised Standards:BS EN 1553 (2000)BS EN 707 (1999)

Jonathan LeckyProduction Director

www.fleming-agri.co.uk

Tub Feeder P.D.I. Chart The Dealer pre-delivery inspection chart is to be completed and signed by the dealer or their representative before the machine is supplied to the customer. Model________________________ Date______________ Serial No.______________________

Tick box below after item is checked

Check all hydraulic connections.

Check opening and closing of the door and conveyor operation

Check all Gearbox Oil Levels.

Check wheel studs are tightened.

Check tyre pressures.

Check bolt on hitch bolts after adjusting the hitch to level the machine (10cm only).

Check all lighting is working correctly.

Check all safety guarding and devices are fitted and in good working order.

Check all lubrication points and grease.

Check all knives are fitted securely. KEEP CLEAR OF SHARP EDGES AND WEAR SAFETY GLOVES.

Check and ensure the PTO shaft is cut to the correct length (recommended shearbolt should be fitted).

Visually check the driveline and check the conveyor chain tension (if fitted).

Check machine running and vertical auger is rotating smoothly.

Check electronic weighting system is weighing correct weight and customer understands how to work it.

Check the machine overall visually and that a copy of the instruction manual is being supplied to the customer with the machine.

Sign below after working through the above checklist and return the accompanying card to Fleming-Agri Products Ltd, Newbuildings Ind Est, Victoria Road, Londonderry, BT47 2SX.

Signature _________________________

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Terms and Conditions of SalesGuaranteeEquipment used by contractors is guaranteed for 6 months or one complete season. Equipment used for hire will not be covered by the guarantee unless by special arrangements with Flemings. All other new equimpment sales are war-ranted for a period of twelve months. Our guarantees do not apply to any parts which are not of our make unless covered by those terms.Warranty does not cover mileage or replacement of consumable and wearing parts. Fleming Agri-Products Ltd shall not be liable in any circumstances for loss, injury or expense, whether direct or indirect, which may arise for any reason what so ever in connection with any goods supplied or work done by Fleming Agri-Products Ltd.

Parts only WarrantyNo rectification work is to be carried out prior to notification and authorisation by Fleming Agri-Products Ltd. A Price must be agreed and an order number issued before proceeding.

Instruction Manual Contents

PDI Check

Contents

The Function of the Tub Feeder

Authorised Operators

General Safety

PTO Shaft Length

Operating instructions.

Care and maintenance

TF65 - TF80

TF100

Terms and Conditions

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Terms and Conditions of Sales

TermsAll quotations and orders accepted by Fleming Agri-Products Ltd are subject to the following terms and conditions of business

OrdersOrders must be forwarded in writing by fax or email. No responsibility is accepted by Fleming Agri-Products Ltd for goods supplied incorrectly if a writ-ten order is not received

PriceAs per current price list Carriage charged per delivery not per machine. Price may be subject to surcharge due to fluctuation in curreney and raw material costs.

PaymentsCredit accounts are to be settled in full by the 20th day of the month following the month invoice. Overdue accounts will suspend deliveries.All capacities and weights in this product list are approximate. Due to our policy of constant improvement Fleming Agri-Products Ltd reserve the right to alter specifications and price without notice or consultation.

SpecificationsFleming Agri-Products Ltd accepts no liability for any delay or the consequences of any delay. The customer is responsible for providing a safe and adequate means of unloading all deliveries.

ReturnsFleming Agri-Products Ltd regret that no goods can be returned without authorisation and any such returns will be subject to a handling charge of 10% of the invoiced price.

TitleAll goods shall remain the property of Fleming Agri-Products Ltd until the cus-tomer has paid in full the whole of the contract price. While the goods remain in the owership of Fleming Agri-Products, the customer shall keep them and insure them against damage, destruction or theft for their full value and return them to Fleming Agri-Products on demand. Any proceeds of an insurance claim in this connection shall belong to Fleming Agri-Products Ltd for whom the customer shall hold the same in trust. The customer is expressly prohibited from creating any mortgage, charge lien or other encumbrance adverse to the title of Fleming Agri-Products Ltd.

The Function of the Tub FeederThis manual is provided to assist you in getting the best results from your Tub Feeder and ensure that you do so safely. If you have any queries about the use of the Tub Feeder contact your dealer before use. Please keep this manual for future reference.

The Fleming range of Tub Feeders are robustly designed and manufactured to cater for small to medium operations.

The Fleming Tub Feeder is a trailed machine which is capable of mixing, transporting and feeding measures of ingredients to make a complete diet for cattle. It could be also used as a processing unit to produce rations for other animals (i.e pigs, sheep or poultry). The Tub feeder has been solely designed for agricultural use, but may in certain circumstances be used to produce mixed rations for other purpose (it must be noted that the standard Fleming Tub Feeder (unladen) has not been designed to travel at speeds over 25km/h).

Currently there are three models within the Fleming Tub Feeder range. The table below specifies the standard equipment which is supplied with the Tub Feeder range.

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Model

TF65

Capacity

6.5m

OverallWidth

2108mm

OverallHeight

2337mm

OverallLength

3785mm

DischargeHeight

700mm

SideThickness

6mm

FloorThickness

15mm

TwinWheels

NO

SingleWheelsStandard

11.5/80 - 15.3

UnladenWeight

2320kgs

Brakes &Lights

YES3

TF80 8m 2200mm 2500mm 3.8m 750mm 6mm 15mm YES3 2640kgsNOStandard

11.5/80 - 15.3

TF1003

2350mm 2650mm 4.3m 800mm 6mm 20mm YESStandard215/75 -

17.5YES3460kgs10m

1.1 FUNDAMENTAL PRECAUTIONS On delivery, your dealer gave you an explanation of the operation and maintenance of this Fleming Tub Feeder. Please read and understand these operating instructions before operating the machine for the first time. It is essential that you observe all safety instructions.Incorrect use or mishandling of the Tub Feeder can endanger:

• Life and Limb of the operator, other persons or animals within the vicinity of the machine.

• The machine and other material assets of the owner or third persons.

• The performance of the Tub Feeder.

Anyone who is involved in the commissioning, operation or maintenance of the Tub Feeder must read and understand these instructions very carefully and observe them at all times.

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TF100

Anti-spill Bar

Hose Stand

High quality serated blades

Large digitaldisplay

10mm wear plate around

base of hopper20mm floor for long life

4 Point weigh system

2 counter blades

High quality heavy duty gearbox

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AUTHORISED OPERATORSYouths under the age of 16 must not operate the Tub Feeder. The owner of the machine must provide the operator with the operating instructions and make sure they have read and understood them. Only then may the Tub Feeder be put into operation.The owner must ensure that only authorised persons operate/work on this Tub Feeder. He is responsible for keeping any third persons or animals out of the working area of the Tub Feeder.

A SAFE DISTANCE MUST BE OBSERVED BY ANYONE WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE TUB FEEDER.

GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS

• Before operation make yourself familiar with all elements and controls of the Tub Feeder as well as their functions.

• Ensure the Tub Feeder is correctly and securely attached to the operating vehicle. The recommended method of attachment is to use the tractor hook hitch.

• Always check that the hydraulic brake line is connected and functioning.

• NEVER attach to a tractor which would be rendered unstable when the Tub Feeder is operated at its full capacity. Take note of the maximum load permissible on tractor draw bar.

• The attaching and detaching of the Tub Feeder to a tractor must be carried out by only one operator. There should not be any other people in the vicinity of the implement or in the tractor.

• When detaching the Tub Feeder from the tractor always ensure that it is safely positioned on a level surface and place blocks behind each wheel.

• NEVER allow children to play on or around tractors and machinery.

• NEVER operate the Tub Feeder unless all safety guards are fitted and are firmly in position. ALWAYS ensure that all guards and covers are replaced after carrying out maintenance or adjustments.

• Do not make any sharp turns with PTO shaft in motion.

• ALWAYS disengage the PTO before dismounting from the tractor.

• Operators should not wear loose fitting clothing when working close to PTO driven equipment. Keep long hair tied back. NEVER be in the vicinity of a rotating PTO shaft.

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TF65 & TF80

2 counter blades

Hydraulic brakes fitted as standard

Anti-spill Bar

3 Point weigh system

Hose Stand

15mm floor for long life

High quality heavy duty

gearbox

High quality serated blades

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CARE AND MAINTENANCECheck after the first 10 hours of use

- Weigh bar and chassis bolts are tight- Wheel nuts and bearings are tight

Check monthly

- Conveyor chain tension and adjust if necessary.- All grease points.- PTO shaft condition (refer to its leaflet).- Oil levels in gearbox reservoirs and top up if necessary.

Changing gearbox oil (Planetary Gearbox)

Period - First at 500 working hours.- Thereafter at every 1000 working hours.

1. Drain oil into a suitable container, remove breather plug from oil reservoir to assist oil flow.

2. Refit drain cap. Remove end of hose connected to reservoir (opposite end connects to TOP of planetary box). This hose will act as a breather hose during refilling.

3. Blank the open connection under the reservoir.

4. Refill the gearbox oil via the reservoir. A gearbox requires minimum 15.5 litres of oil.

5. Reconnect hose to reservoir when oil appears out through it and top oil level up to sight glass on reservoir. Please note: It is normal for the planetary gearbox to be filled to this level with oil.

Auger Knife Inspection

1. Switch off the tractor. Disconnect the PTO shaft and ensure no one can move or start up the feeder.

2. Be extremely careful entering the mixing chamber. Auger knives are extremely sharp.

3. Inspect and replace damaged or worn knives. Only use genuine Fleming parts

4. Always wear appropriate safety clothing.5

• ALWAYS disengage the PTO shaft, apply the hand brake, stop the tractor and remove the key before carrying out any maintenance or adjustments to the Tub Feeder. • Before operation inspect the area around you. Keep children away. All visitors and unauthorised persons should be kept well away from work area.

NEVER operate the Tub Feeder with persons standing in the discharge path. There is a danger of serious injury to both livestock and persons within this area. A safe distance must be observed by anyone within the vicinity of the Tub Feeder.

• NEVER attempt to move the Tub Feeder manually.

• To avoid personal injury keep hands and limbs well away from the moving parts.

• Under NO circumstances should anyone, authorised or otherwise attempt to use the Tub Feeder as a means of personal transport. It is designed as a special purpose farm implement and is unsuitable for the transportation of passengers. NEVER allow anyone especially children to travel anywhere between the tractor and an implement.

• Where local laws permit ensure that a flashing amber beacon is mounted on the cab of the tractor and is always used when transporting the Tub Feeder on the road.

• Always ensure that the rear view mirrors on the tractor are adjusted properly and are kept in good order.

• Ensure that road lights are clean and in good working order.

• NEVER DISTRACT PERSONS WHO ARE USING THIS MACHINE

PTO SHAFT LENGTHThe PTO shaft length may be altered to suit individual tractors. During operation when the PTO is at its maximum extended length there must be a minimum overlap of 1/3 PTO shaft length as shown in the minimum PTO overlap diagram.The tub feeder should be hitched to the tractor and be checked in various positions to ensure that the PTO drive line is the correct length. Remember that undulating ground can also affect the length of the PTO shaft.

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SHORTENING PTO SHAFT If the PTO is too short with a tendency to separate, then it must be replaced with a longer one.If the PTO is too long, it should be shortened using the following method.

• Set the tub feeder at its minimum distance from the tractor. Brake the tractor and switch off the engine.

• Separate the PTO. Attach the female part to the tractor PTO and the male part to the tub feeders pump PTO. Ensure that the fixing pins have “clicked” into position and are engaged.

• Keeping the two halves of the PTO parallel line them up side by side. Fig 1.

• Match mark where the two halves are to be shortened. Fig 1.

• Taking one half of the PTO cut the shield at the mark. Fig 2.

• Using the cut off piece as a guide (fig 3) cut the shaft.

• Proceed in the same way with the other half of the PTO.

• Trim and de-burr the two cut ends of the PTO and clean off all swarf. Fig 4.

• Grease the two profiles and join the two halves of the PTO together.

• Fit the PTO shaft to the tractor and tub feeder and check as before that its length is correct ensuring that minimum overlap advice is observed and that the PTO does not bottom when turning.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE1. Grease should be applied to all grease points at regular intervals during the working season of the machine. ( A suggested interval would be every 7 days).

2. Before maintaining any part under the machine always support the ma chine mixing tub with suitable stands. Only when the machine is stable and safe should maintenance be carried out.

3. Check the tension on the conveyor on a regular basis.

4. Check wheel nuts are tight and grease wheel bearings regularly.

5. Check the hydraulic hose connection on a regular basis during the working season of the machine and replace defective or worn parts with genuine Fleming parts only.

6. When travelling over long distances the scales of the feeder should be reversed so that the front of the digital scales faces the feeder cover to prevent it from being damaged by stone/dirt.

7. Any parts of the weighting system that require replacing should be replaced with genuine Fleming parts only.

8. The feeder should be cleaned down at the end of each feeding season and care should be taken if any form of power washer is used. Avoid high pressure power-washing any part of the weighting system to prevent water ingress causing dampness problems.

9. Warning: Maintaining or adjusting the conveyor must only be made by obeying safety warning.

10. Warning: If the operator is required to enter the feeder ensure that the machine cannot be started unintentionally by obeying safety warning (particularly if cleaning the feeder is required).

11. Check gearbox oil reservoir levels daily, A gearbox oil type similar to ISO vg 220 should be used. (minimum 15.5 litres is required)

12. Warning: When the machine is empty and internal maintenance is required ensure that the rotor of the machine cannot turn. By wedging the rotor in one position it will prevent it from turning and causing injury to the person who is maintaining or cleaning the machine.

13. Checking the following bolts for tightness on the machine at regular intervals during working season is important. The gearbox to floor bolts, the auger to gearbox studs and the knife nolts should be tightened fully prior to using the machine and during the feeding seaon.

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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONBefore operating the Tub Feeder ensure that you and all operators of the machine are familiar with the safety warnings in the manual.

Connect all the necessary hydraulic hoses and electrical plugs to the tractor. If you are not familiar with the electronic weighting system of the feeder please read the accompanying electronics opera-tors manual. Ensure that the parking lights of the machine are switched on to supply power to the digital scales. Once the digital scales have been programmed the operation of the feeder can begin. Before operating the machine make sure the barrel of the feeder is clean and that all other persons around the machine are aware that it is about to be started up.

Before loading the feeder run it at low r.p.m. for a number of minutes so that the gearbox oil can warm up and all working parts are lubricated. Increase this time during winter.

LOADING:1. Before filling the machine ensure that the interior of the feeder is clear, the feeding out door is fully closed and anyone around the machine are at safe distance.

2. If necessary zero the scales first and then select a pre-programmed recipe if required. Once the correct recipe for the particular animals has been selected loading of the feeder can begin.

3. Start the engine running at low tractor r.p.m. i.e. 1800 – 2000 r.p.m. for mixing.

4. The following sequence should be used to load the machine for best mixing results.a) Round baled hay & straw and baled silage.b) Meals, grain or concentrates.c) Pit silage.d) Molasses or other liquids.

5. Remove all plastic, twinesand net wrap from round bales before loading. Always use a loader or similar to fill the machine and avoid touching the central auger during loading.

6. Push in the Counter Blades to the correct position before operating the tub feeder.

7. Check that large bales (i.e. round) have been chopped to the desired length. If so pull out the counter blades and continue loading other ingredients.

8. Once the required total weight has been loaded into the machine reduce the r.p.m. of the feeder to allow the ingredients to mix.

9. The mix is then complete and ready for unloading.

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Useful Advice on Tub Feeders

Chopping baled silage to a length of 5 - 10cm or shorter will give the best mix and unloading performance.

Check that no foreign objects have been allowed into the mix, these may cause damage to livestock or machinery.

Well chopped pit silage has a higher density than comparable baled silage. A tub feeder load will feed more animals if there is less long fibrous ingredients (i.e round bales) used in the mix.

Loading the feeder manually from over head is dangerous and could lead to serious injury

Safe loading of the Tub Feeder