LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL
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1.3 HANDBRAKE
The handbrake is a multi-stroke ratchet type. To apply the handbrake give the handle short pumps (a
clicking of the ratchet will be heard) until resistance occurs and subsequent tightening of the cable. To
release the handbrake give the handle one sharp movement in the opposite direction. This releases the
ratchet mechanism.
1.4 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1.4.1 HYDRAULIC BRAKES
Brake adjustment is carried out at the hydraulic brake ram unit fitted to each wheel axle giving
independent adjustment to each wheel. To adjust, jack up the spreader, slacken the locknut in the set
screw and turn the set screw clockwise. (See Section 6.2 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS)
BEWARE NOT TO OVER ADJUST. Make sure the wheel can rotate freely.
1.4.2 AIR (PNEUMATIC) BRAKES
See Section 6.3 AIR (PNEUMATIC) BRAKE SYSTEMS.
1.5 FLOOR ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting floor chains ensure that the adjustment is carried out equally to both sides.
DO NOT ALLOW THE CHAINS TO BECOME TOO SLACK.
ADJUST CHAINS AFTER A FEW LOADS.
KEEP CHAINS ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AT ALL TIMES, A GUIDE IS TO BE ABLE TO SEE A WHOLE LINK BELOW
FRONT BOTTOM EDGE OF SPREADER i.e. FROM CENTRE TO FRONT.
Reversing the floor
The floor should only be reversed for very short periods, to clear the augers.
Do not reverse if the floor chain is slack, tighten floor chain first.
1.6 METHOD OF OPERATION
1) Select speed of floor required on control valve.
2) Engage PTO to power the rear augers – tractor engine revs low.
3) Raise slurry door fitted.
4) Engage spool valve to power floor to rear.
1.7 SLURRY DOOR
As the load height reduces lower the slurry door to cover the augers. This will help prevent foreign objects
being thrown forward.
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