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OPERATION
1. Check for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure that all bolts are tightened. Securely
retighten after a few hours of operation, as bolts can loosen up on new machinery. Check wheel bolts
upon delivery and periodically thereafter. Wheel bolts should be tightened at 85-95 ft./lbs. of torque.
2. Check the tires and inflate to the recommended pressure (9:00 x 20.0 tires to 40-60 pounds, 16.5 x
16.1 tires to 36 pounds).
3. Adjust the tractor hitch and attach the spreader to the tractor as described in the following sections.
4. Attach the speed control/beater engage and disengage rope to a convenient point on the tractor.
5. Lubricate the machine completely and check the oil level of gearbox.
6. Before operation, run machine slowly to make sure that the spreader is operating and lubricated
properly.
TRACTOR HITCH
The hitch of the spreader is designed for a stan-
dardized tractor hitch. Adjust the drawbar so that it
is 13 to 17 inches above the ground. Extend or
shorten it so that the horizontal distance from the
end of the tractor power takeoff shaft to the center
of the hitch pin hole is 14 inches, as shown in draw-
ing. An improperly located hitch point may cause
damage to the universal joints of the power takeoff.
Secure the drawbar so that the hitch pin hole is
directly below the power drive line.
14’’ FOR 540 RPM
12’’
13’’ TO 17’’
FROM GROUND
HITCH
BOLT
If this implement is attached to a tractor with a clevis
hitch (hammer-strap) style drawbar, the hammer-strap
must be removed to prevent damage to the IID guarding
and the IID telescoping members. [See Figure 1]
If this implement is attached to a tractor with an offset in
the drawbar, be certain it is in the down position to pre-
vent damage to the IID guarding and the IID telescoping
members. [See Figure 2]
WRONG
WRONG
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
TRACTOR MASTER SHIELD
IMPLEMENT INPUT
DRIVELINE (IID)
IMPLEMENT INPUT
CONNECTION
SHIELD (IIC)
TRACTOR MASTER SHIELD
IMPLEMENT INPUT
DRIVELINE (IID)
IMPLEMENT INPUT
CONNECTION
SHIELD (IIC)
ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR
1. Fasten the spreader hitch to the drawbar with a hitch pin that cannot bounce out. Use 1’’ diameter
hitch pin to pull spreader.
2. Remove the weight from the jack (jack is not to be used when spreader is loaded). Remove jack from
pipe mount and place on convenient storage mount located on top of left hitch channel. This allows
protection of jack from tractor tires during turns.
3. Slide spring loaded locking collar on PTO yoke rearward, and slide it onto the tractor PTO shaft.
Release spring loaded collar. Be sure the pins fall into the groove of the tractor PTO shaft and collar
snaps forward into locking position.
CAUTION: Do not use a steel hammer to aid in joining PTO parts.
Be certain to disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Keep pant cuffs and other loose clothing
away from all chain and gear drives as well as the other moving parts. Keep off the equipment when in use,
and keep all safety shields in place. Do not attempt to clean, grease or lubricate while the machine is run-
ning. Never allow riders in or on the machine.
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