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INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS 

 

Section No. 

 

Page No. 

1.0 

The function of the Abbey AP Spreader 

2.0 

Abbey AP Spreader Safety warning. 

3.0 

Abbey AP Spreader setting up for use. 

4.0 

Abbey AP Spreader operating instructions. 

5.0 

Abbey AP Spreader care and maintenance. 

5.1 

AP 900 Chain tension 

10 

5.2 

Maintenance Intervals 

11 

6.0 

Replacement Parts. 

12 

7.0 

Warranty. 

16 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***IMPORTANT NOTE *** 

 

1.

 

Drawings in this manual are not to scale. 

2.

 

While every care is taken to ensure that all information in this manual is correct, the 
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions therein. 

3.

 

When ordering parts ensure you have the correct reference number and also the serial 
number of the AP Spreader. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AP Series

Page 1: ...AP All Purpose Multi Spreader All Models ...

Page 2: ...kes by connecting the standard female brake fitting to the tractor and ensure they operate properly Check the rotor tips and securing bolts Check chain tension on the rotor driveline Check play on wheel bearings by rocking the wheels and check tyre pressures Check all lighting is working correctly Check all safety guarding and devices are fitted and in good working order Check all lubrication poin...

Page 3: ...and maintenance 9 5 1 AP 900 Chain tension 10 5 2 Maintenance Intervals 11 6 0 Replacement Parts 12 7 0 Warranty 16 IMPORTANT NOTE 1 Drawings in this manual are not to scale 2 While every care is taken to ensure that all information in this manual is correct the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions therein 3 When ordering parts ensure you have the correct reference n...

Page 4: ...f farm yard manure The Abbey AP Spreader does this with the use of a central auger in its hopper shaped tank The central auger supplies manure to the rotor on the side of the machine which in turn shreds and spreads the manure The machine can be filled with a front loader i e tractor fitted loader or loading shovel through the top of the hopper It should be noted that the AP Spreader is designed t...

Page 5: ...tractor 8 Take care to match tractor to AP Spreader on soft or sloping ground to prevent dangerous uncontrollable situations occurring 9 WARNING The operator must ensure that during operation of the machine no person is standing in the spreading area Flying debris could cause serious injury 10 Damaged or worn hydraulic hoses should be replaced 11 Inexperienced operators should not be allowed to wo...

Page 6: ...s not been designed to travel at speeds over 40km h and should be used in line with the road regulations regarding trailed machines in your particular country 19 The lifting lugs provided at either end of the machine hopper should be used if the machine is to be lifted off the ground AP Spreader Noise Levels Continuous A weighted sound level at workstations noise levels exceeds 70 db a Peak C weig...

Page 7: ... the hydraulic brakes and the spreader door are working correctly Check spreader lights are working correctly 4 Check that the wheel nuts are tight and hubs are greased a Check tyre pressure relevant tyre sizes for Spreader 1 18 4 15 x 26 32 PSI 2 1300 X 530 533 51 PSI 3 23 1 X 26 36 PSI 4 600 55 X 26 5 36 PSI 5 Check that the spreading rotor on the machine rotates freely with the tractor engine s...

Page 8: ... failure on the start of the next run 7 When working with the very dry manure i e un rotted from a shed it is advisable to fill the spreader level to edge of the hopper 8 Care should be taken to ensure the rotor remains balanced and excessive vibration does not occur always check the tips and their retaining bolts before working the machine Read and understand safety warnings before checking this ...

Page 9: ...ace if necessary 5 Check PTO shaft guards and replace if necessary The accompanying shaft instruction and maintenance manual must be consulted before maintaining or using the machine 6 Maintain tyre pressure as recommended 7 CAUTION Part should be refitted to the AP Spreader in the correct manner so that they won t create any risk to the operator If there is any confusion when refitting parts cont...

Page 10: ...e may be required to hold the gearbox over but remember to remove it before tensioning the drive chain Remove the wedge from under the box Tighten the bearing housing adjuster plate so that the amount of play as shown above is left in the chain mid point This procedure must be followed to tension the chain initially or re tension the chain after a number of days use Adjustment of the gearbox is al...

Page 11: ...e chain tension and adjust it by loosening the bearing bolts and tensioning the chain by moving the shaft slider plates c CAUTION Always replace and close the front cover after maintenance d Oil the hinges on the door and its operating mechanism e Check tyre pressure tighten wheel nuts and grease wheel hubs f Examine the rotor for loose bolts or missing tips and tighten or replace if required g Ch...

Page 12: ...Braked AF PARTS Item No Description Part No 1a Brake Assembly ADR9RE0048 1b Adapter ADR9RE0048 1c Camshaft ADR9RE0048 1d Retaining Ring ADR9RE0048 1e Washer ADR9RE0048 1f M24x1 5 ADR9RE0048 2 Spring ADR9RK0005 3 Lever ADR9RQ0001 4 Drum 8 Holes ADR66LNF0801 ...

Page 13: ... Spring LH or RH ABY6093L or R M16X150 Lock Nut Central Auger ABY705 Bolt on Back Door ABY706 Door Seal ABY6094 Auger Back Seal ABY6906 Auger Back Bearing BRNUCFX 14E Bolt On Axle ABY700 23 1R26 Wheel ABY4430 Auger Front Bearing BRNUCFX 20 M25x90 Lock Nut ...

Page 14: ...ail ABY712 M10x30 Lock Nut Rotor End Plate ABY709 Rotor Bearing NUCFX 09 Rotor PTO Shaft ABY6908 Door Ram Bolt on Brackets ABY716 Ram Pins ABY9145 Door Ram ABY6909 Door Splash plate Adjuster ABY714 Door Splash Plate ABY715 Door Indicator ABY713 Rotor PTO Shaft Cover ABY717 Main Cover ABY740 M12 Loop Nut Shear Bolt Cover ABY739 ...

Page 15: ...t ABY6918 ABY6918B Simplex Rotor Chain Drive CHN 168 1 Rotor Driven Sprocket ABY6914 RMS 11 Bearing Housing ABY3039 Complete M16X40 Lock nut Reduction Gearbox ABY6930 Gearbox mounting Disc ABY741 M20X40 Shear Bolt DIN931 M10X40 Torque Bar ABY742 Front Frame ABY738 ...

Page 16: ...n this manual 6 Warranty claims will only be assessed when all alleged faulty parts have been returned to the manufacturer All parts dispatched to replace damaged parts under warranty consideration are chargeable pending decision on claim 7 For general warranty consideration please see terms and conditions of sale set out overleaf EC Declaration of Conformity for machinery according to Machinery D...

Page 17: ...ny contracts is intended to affect or prejudice nor will affect or prejudice the contractual rights enjoyed by the purchaser by virtue of the Sale of Goods Act 1893 and 1980 and in particular of sections 12 13 14 and 15 of the said Act of 1893 as amended or where goods are sold outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ireland the statutory rights of a Purchaser who is a Consumer as hereinafter ...

Page 18: ...ling on the date of dispatch This clause also applies to backorders All prices are exclusive of V A T and the same together with carriage when charged shall be borne by the Purchaser The Company must be paid in full without deduction in respect of alleged or counterclaims in accordance with the terms specified by the company from time to time and if no date for payment has been specified by the la...

Page 19: ...19 Notes ...

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