Manual 1: Operating Instructions Product Information DuraTech Industries International Inc. PO Box 1940, Jamestown, ND 58402-1940 Tel: (701) 252-4601• Fax: (701) 252-0502 0500109 • July 2014

A Tradition of Innovation Since 1966

Manual 1: Operating Instructions DuraTech Industries International Inc. (DuraTech) has made every effort to assure that this manual completely and accurately describes the operation and maintenance of the 1150™ / 1155™ Haybuster Tub Grinders as of the date of publication. DuraTech reserves the right to make updates to the machine from time to time. Even in the event of such updates, you should still find this manual to be appropriate for the safe operation and maintenance of your unit. This manual, as well as materials provided by component suppliers to DuraTech are all considered to be part...

A Tradition of Innovation Since 1966

Foreword All personnel must read and understand the following sections before operating the 1150/1155 Haybuster Tub Grinders. • Foreword and Section 1, important safety information. • Section 3, “Machine operation,” which explains normal operation of the machine. • Section 3.1, “Pre-Operation Inspection”. The 1150/1155 Haybuster Tub Grinders are designed to grind material into more palatable or manageable rations for your operation. It has multiple uses: 1. Grind most types of hay • Square bales 2. Grind most types of grain • Shell corn • High moisture corn • Most small grains OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

3. Grind most types of crop residue 4. Grind various sizes • Screens are available from 1/8” to 8” • Combine screen sizes to get desired cut As with all machinery, care needs to be taken in order to insure the safety of the operator and those in the surrounding area. /N WARNING: The OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE for the safety of the I \\ operator and those in the surrounding area. Operators and those observing the _ / | \\ operation of the 1150/1155 Haybuster Tub Grinder are recommended to wear ^-J head, eye, and ear protection, No loose clothing is allowed. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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A Tradition of Innovation Since 1966 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction The 1150/1155 Tub Grinder is designed to grind material into more palatable or manageable rations for your operation. It has multiple uses: 1. Grind most types of hay • Square bales 2. Grind most types of grain • Shell corn • High moisture corn • Most small grains 3. Grind most types of crop residue 4. Grind various sizes • Screens are available from 1/8” to 8” • Combine screen sizes to get desired cut To avoid possible damage to the machine and risk of injury to the operator, consult with a DuraTech Industries International, Inc. (DuraTech Industries) representative before attempting...

How to use this manualManual organization This manual is organized into the following parts: • Manual 1: Operating instructions explain how to set up, use and maintain the 1150/1155 Haybuster Tub Grinder. • Manual 2: Parts reference contains diagrams of each assembly with the number of each part identified. A key on the facing page contains a description of the part and the quantity used. • Thoroughly review this section, “Dealer Responsibilities,” and perform the tasks outlined. Also perform a daily pre-operation inspection as described in Section 3, “Operation.” • Upon delivery of the unit...

Operator responsibilities • The operator is responsible for his own safety. • The operator is responsible for the safety of all others in the area. • Review “Dealer Responsibilities,” to verify that the machine has been prepared for use. • Note the important safety information in the Foreword and in Section 1, “Safety.” • Thoroughly review sections 1 through 3 which explain normal operation of the machine, and section 4 and 5 which explain maintenance requirements. These sections will function as a textbook during the dealer-conducted training course that is required before use of the unit. •...

Section 1: Safety Thank you for taking the time to read the operation and maintenance manual for the DuraTech Industries 1150/1155 Haybuster Tub Grinder. Because your safety and that of others is of the utmost importance, you should familiarize yourself with this entire manual before operating this unit. The 1150/1155 HAYBUSTER TUB GRINDER incorporates a number of third party products. For example, the engine, and fluid coupling are third party products. More information about the operation and care of these products can be found in each product’s respective manual(s). Before operating this unit,...

Decals are illustrated in Manual 2: Parts Reference. The safety decals located on your machine contain important and useful information that will help you operate your equipment safely. To assure that all decals remain in place and in good condition, follow the instructions below: • Keep decals clean. Use soap and water - not mineral spirits, adhesive cleaners and other similar cleaners that will damage the decal. • Replace all damaged or missing decals. When attaching decals, surface temperature of the machine must be at least 40° F (5° C). The surface must be also be clean and dry. • When replacing...

This manual uses the symbols to the right to denote important safety instructions and information. The DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION symbols are used to denote conditions as stated in the text above. Furthermore, the text dealing with these situations is surrounded by a box with a white background, will begin with DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. The INFORMATION symbol is used to denote important information or notes in regards to maintenance and use of the machine. The text for this information is surrounded by a box with a light grey background, and will begin with either Important or Note. WARNING...