BUNNING Lowlander MK4 - Hand Brake; Brake Adjustment; Floor Adjustment; Method of Operation

LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL
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1.3 Hand brake.
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.
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 7)
BEWARE NOT TO OVER ADJUST. Make sure the wheel can rotate freely.
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 SIDE OF THE SPREADER i.e. FROM CENTRE TO FRONT
POST.
Reverse 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 if 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.