A Mixer in Good Condition = Cows in Good Production
- Climb up the ladder of your feeder wagon and watch one load mix
- Are the auger flights bending over/down?
- Look at and analyze the plow blade/kicker on the bottom of the auger – is it…
- Good?
- Worn?
- Completely Worn?
- If the kicker is more than 30% worn, you will notice the mixer not mixing well.
- Look at the leading edge and corner of the auger…
- Rounded?
- Bent?
- Gone?
- Are the sidewalls getting thin?
- Is the discharge chain tight/worn?
- Bearings loose?
- Sprockets worn?
- Discharge floor thin?
- When were the wheel bearings last checked?
- Check the drive shaft bearings & knuckles
- Are the PTO crosses taking grease well?
- Is the oil in the reservoirs at a good level?
- When was the mixer serviced last? (1 year or 2,000 hours is recommended!)
- Are there any excessive oil leaks?
- Are the magnets clean and in good repair?
- Is the scale drifting or on target?
So you do not have any time to check your mixer over? We can take care of it for you! Call us at 712-476-4500 to schedule your mixer’s check up!
