LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL
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1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The intended purpose of the vehicle is to tow and spread manure and other materials.
1.1 HITCHING TO TRACTOR
Attach spreader to pick-up hook or static hitch stub. Do not attach to swinging drawbar or pick-up hook in
extended position.
Remove screwjack from drawbar (if fitted) and locate in the transport position provided at the front of
spreader.
1.1.1 CUTTING PTO SHAFT TO SIZE
Turn off the tractor and remove key before fitting PTO.
1. Slide the tractor end of the PTO shaft out and fit to the tractor PTO.
2. Lay the two halves of the PTO shaft alongside one another and mark the required lengths, allowing
for turning. Maximum pull out of 300mm (12 inches) of the 2 shafts.
3. Cut to size and clean the burrs at each end of the shaft
KEEP SHAFT SLIDING SURFACES GREASED.
Attach chains fitted to PTO guard (to prevent the rotation of the guard) to suitable point on the tractor and
the staple on the drawbar.
Ensure that the spring loaded pins in splined yokes are fully locked in position.
Always disengage the PTO when turning sharply to avoid damage to shafts universal joints. Where a
wide Angle PTO is fitted, attach this end to the tractor.
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