LOADING
In freezing weather make sure the apron chain is not frozen to the spreader floor. Also check to make sure
there are no chunks of manure frozen to the floor.
Begin loading the spreader at the front end and work toward the rear until loading is completed. Loading
this way permits the materials to be spread uniformly. Loading front to rear is particularly important when
the spreader is loaded by a mechanical loader because this type of load requires more power to spread than
other loads.
When hauling extremely heavy material with a large portion of dirt it may be necessary to reduce the load
size. Never dump material onto the beater. Do not use extra sideboards. Do not overload spreader.
Overloading decreases spreading effectiveness. Do not load more than 15 inches above the beater.
SPREADING
1. When ready to unload, make sure beater is in the engaged position.
2. Engage the tractor PT
O shaft slowly
. Failure to do so will cause damage to the gearbox and drive train.
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ADJUSTMENTS MODEL 80
(FOR MODEL 125 SEE PAGE 15)
APRON
Adjust the apron by tightening the adjusting bolts located at the
front of the spreader until the apron chain rests lightly on top of
the chain guides located below the axle.
NOTE: Tighten the adjusting bolts on each front corner equally on
each side so that the apron slats run parallel with the ends of the
bed. The apron will be damaged if the machine is operated with
one end of the apron slats running ahead of the opposite end. Do
not tighten the apron chains excessively.
TIGHTENER BOLT
DRIVE CHAIN
To adjust main drive chain, loosen three bolts hold-
ing front center panel on to spreader. Slide panel
toward right side of the spreader until proper ten-
sion on chain is reached. There should be 1/2 inch
deflection at center of drive chain when properly
adjusted. Retighten bolts holding front panel.
Over tightening or too loose of a chain will result in
excessive wear on the bearings, chain, and sprock-
ets.
DO NOT CLEAN
OR WORK ON THIS
MACHINE WITHOUT
FIRST DISENGAGING
POWER AND
SHUTTING OFF
TRACTOR ENGINE.
Shields Removed For Clarity
BOLTS
3. When the spreader is almost empty, the bed
can be cleaned by moving the beater control lever
to the OUT position. Disengage PT
O before disen-
gaging beater. With the lever in this position the
beater will stop and the apron will continue to oper-
ate when PTO is re-engaged, thus saving the
unnecessary driving.
4. Do not operate the spreader with a PTO
speed greater than 540 RPM’s.
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