MS1300P
Manure Spreader
Operating Instructions
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8.7 Spreading
WARNING!
Risk of personal injury from
component failure.
Excessive PTO speeds above 540 rpm
or incorrect rotation can result in
machine damage.
W084
1.
With the PTO turned off, move the manure spreader from
the loading area to the spreading area.
2.
Stop the tractor, and then set the parking brake.
3.
Set the beater-bar and apron drive control to the desired
speed. For information about speed control, see
.
4.
With the engine speed at low idle, slowly engage the PTO to
start the beater-bar spinning and the apron chain moving.
5.
Release the parking brake and begin to drive ahead, while
increasing the PTO speed. Increase the PTO speed, as
desired. Do not exceed the maximum speed of 540 rpm.
6.
When you are finished spreading, disengage the PTO.
7.
Return to the loading area and repeat the loading procedure,
as required.
Operational Tips
If possible, to minimize manure splattering on the driver, drive
the tractor into the wind when spreading. Reducing the ground
speed and PTO speed also reduces splattering.
The manure spreader can be driven between 3–6 mph
(4.5–9 km/h) when spreading. Select the ground speed based
on the terrain and how fast you want to unload. Slow the ground
speed as the machine empties to reduce splattering.
Mid-range PTO speed of 250–350 rpm is recommended. Higher
speeds can increase the amount of splatter. Do not exceed 540
rpm.
Some manure is finer or more fluid. In this case, an optional
end gate can be installed to prevent the manure from draining
out during loading. For more information about accessories for
your manure spreader, contact your Bush Hog dealer or go to
.
8.8 Cleaning Out
WARNING!
Moving parts are exposed and an
entanglement hazard is present.
Make sure that the engine is turned
off and the PTO is disengaged when
working in or around the manure
spreader.
IMPORTANT! Do not use a pressure washer on sealed
bearings. Dirt can be forced inside the bearing case and
cause the bearing to eventually fail.
1.
Stop the tractor, turn off the engine, and set the manure
spreader to a safe condition. For instructions, see
.
2.
Scrape down the inside of the main box. Use extra caution
if you go inside the main box.
3.
When you are finished scraping, make sure that no one is
inside the main box, and then start the tractor in idle.
4.
Set the beater-bar and apron drive control to
Clean Out
(
4
).
For more information, see
5.
Slowly engage the PTO, and then increase the speed to
540 rpm. Do not exceed the maximum speed of 540 rpm.
The beater bar does not spin; however, the apron-drive
speed increases to quickly clean out the remaining manure.
6.
When the main box is cleaned out, disengage the PTO.
7.
Turn off the tractor engine, and then set the manure
spreader to a safe condition.
8.
Use a pressure washer to remove any remaining manure
or other material from the inside and outside of the manure
spreader.
8.9 Removing a Jam
Use the following procedure if manure in the manure spreader
bridges or jams up. Be aware that if you are spreading in very
cold weather, frozen chunks of manure could cause a blockage.
1.
Stop the tractor, apply the parking brake, and then turn off
the engine.
2.
Remove manure from around the beater-bar paddles.
3.
Inspect the machine to determine what has caused the jam
or blockage, and remove it.
4.
Make sure that there are no hard or frozen chunks of
manure, or foreign objects in the main box.
