PRE-OPERATION
GENERAL
Read the entire Owners Manual before attempting to
operate this manure spreader. Before attempting any
maintenance or repairs; always be sure all rotating
parts have stopped and that the tractor is shut off, dis-
connect the PTO, relieve all hydraulic pressure and
disconnect hydraulic hoses.
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE SPREADER WITH ANY GUARDS
OR SHIELDS REMOVED. FAILURE TO HEED MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
1. Completely lubricate the unit as described in the
LUBRICATION Section.
2. Check and tighten the wheel lug nuts if required.
3. Check and maintain the tire pressure according to
the manufacturers recommendation.
4. Check the entire unit for loose bolts, damaged or
loose hydraulic fittings and hoses or other damaged
parts.
5. The tractor half of the PTO drive shaft assembly
must
be locked securely to the tractor output shaft.
TRACTOR HOOKUP
Tractor Requirements:
The spreader is designed to be operated by a 540
RPM PTO tractor output.
The PTO drive shaft assembly is designed to operate
with tractors conforming to the industry standard
shown on figure 1 for 540 RPM PTO output.
Tractor Size
The spreader does not have brakes. Towing the
spreader must be done safely. The (American Society
of Agricultural Engineers) specifies that the towing ve-
hicle should weigh at least 2/3 as much as the loaded
implement to be reasonably safe towing at speeds up
to 20 mph. This (20 mph) is also the maximum recom-
mended towing speed for the spreader.
The loaded weight of your spreader will naturally vary
with the moisture of the manure and you must con-
sider that for your conditions. The loaded weight ca-
pacities as specified by the spreader manufacturer are
as follows:
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FIGURE 1. TRACTOR DRAWBAR & PTO
SPECIFICATION
FIGURE 2. JACK
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