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Introduction 

 

By purchasing a Chapman Machinery Ltd TF Series Trailed Feeder you have purchased a product de- 
signed to give a long and trouble free service life. 

 

A variety of options are available from the factory, and many of these are also suitable for retro-fitment if 
your requirements change, or you purchase this machine used, and wish to use a different set-up. We are 
more than happy to offer advice & support throughout the lifetime of the machine. 

 

This manual also contains important Health & Safety Executive information and guidelines. 

 

NOTICE: 

 

THIS MANUAL MUST BE HANDED TO THE OPERATOR BEFORE USE. THE OPERATOR MUST 
UNDERSTAND FULLY THE CONTENT OF THIS HANDBOOK BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 
FOR THE FIRST TIME. OF THE IMPLEMENT IS RESOLD, THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY 
THE MACHINE. 

 
 

 

Note: 

 

The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of going to press. However, in the course of 
development, changes in specification are inevitable. Should you find the information given differs from 
your machine, please contact Chapman Machinery Ltd direct for advice. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Chapman Machinery Ltd 

Hele Barton 

Week St. 

Mary 

Holsworthy 

Devon 

EX22 6XR 

 

Tel:01288 308149 

Email: [email protected] 

Summary of Contents for TF Series

Page 1: ...TF Series Trailed Feeder All Models Original Instructions Chapman Machinery Ltd Hele Barton Week St Mary Holsworthy Devon EX22 6XR Tel 01288 308149 Email sales chapman co uk ...

Page 2: ...ttachment 13 Before Attaching the Machine 13 Attaching the Machine 13 Drop Size Adjustment Calibration 14 Spring Change Replacement 15 Sensor Change Adjustment 17 Control Box 20 2 Button Model UNTIL October 2015 20 4 Button Model FROM October 2015 21 Operating Limits Recommendations 23 Forward Speed 23 Storage 23 Troubleshooting 24 Warranty 25 The Chapman Warranty 25 Warranty Conditions 25 Transfe...

Page 3: ...tant Health Safety Executive information and guidelines NOTICE THIS MANUAL MUST BE HANDED TO THE OPERATOR BEFORE USE THE OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND FULLY THE CONTENT OF THIS HANDBOOK BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE IMPLEMENT IS RESOLD THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE MACHINE Note The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of going to press However in the course ...

Page 4: ...h year in ATV accidents Non fatal accidents are estimated to amount to over 1000 serious injuries per year The underlying causes of accidents were usually one or more of the following lack of structured training and or experience incorrect lack of protective clothing excessive speed carrying a passenger or an unbalanced load tipping on a bank ditch rut or bump a steep slope combined with other fac...

Page 5: ...rerʼs recommendations In particular pre ride safety checks should always include tyre pressures These are low eg around 2 7 psi so even a 1 psi 0 07 kg cm2 difference in pressure can cause vehicle control problems Use a gauge that is designed for measuring and displaying low pressures usually supplied with the ATV brakes and throttle Check that the brakes give a safe straight stop and that the thr...

Page 6: ... should not be used to drag a load where they can become caught on a wheel This may lead to entanglement with the brake cable causing unexpected braking Using sprayers Pesticides should be used in accordance with the Code of Practice for using plant protection products published by Defra Available from Defra Publications ADMAIL 6000 London SW1A 2XX Tel 08459 556000 Sprayers should meet the require...

Page 7: ...s part of the original machine or if added afterwards should be CE marked and approved by a recognised test body Restraining devices such as seat belts should be fitted and worn by the driver and passengers where a roll bar or cab is fitted Where a machine is amphibious and used on deep water as opposed to marshland then the seat restraints and possibly roll frame could increase the overall risk r...

Page 8: ...to emphasis LEFT RIGHT HAND This term is applicable to the machine when attached to the towing vehicle and is viewed from the rear this also applies to tractor references Safety Information Do not operate this equipment unless you have studied this manual in full Only use this machine for its designated task improper use is both highly dangerous and damaging to machine components Both operators ma...

Page 9: ...amage to machine This machine is not road legal in its standard form DO NOT tow on public highways unless you have specified the road legal model and checked that this and the towing vehicle comply with local highway regulations in place Operating Safety Pay special attention when working with the machine not to harm livestock if crowding around the ma chine occurs If anything should become entang...

Page 10: ... 24x12x12 traction or road going tyres available These machines should however only be used to perform tasks for which they were designed use of the machine for any other function may be both dangerous to persons and potentially damaging to components Use of the machine beyond the stated usage may invalidate any applicable warranty as well as being poten tial in breach of applicable safety regulat...

Page 11: ...ion Optional Equipment Traction Tyres Extension Sides Livestock Fender Bar Twin Axle Hard Top Bale Rack Road legal kit Additional Control Box Contact your distributor or Chapman Machinery for more information on optional equipment ...

Page 12: ...lacement decals before use Note All decals must be present and visible It is imperative that these are replaced if damaged to prevent potential harm to users Carefully read operators manual before handling this machine Observe instructions and safety rules when operating Caution Entanglement Hazard Keep hands away from moving parts ...

Page 13: ...e s coupling 3 Attach the control cable to the control socket fitted on the towing machine ensuring a secure connection WARNING ENSURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE TOWING VEHICLE BEFORE USE 4 If required check and adjust the drop size to suit the material being distributed 1 Wire Plug a Wire Plug supplied with kit cut approx 30mm of outer sheath off and shorten BROWN cable by 8mm ...

Page 14: ...feed adjustment plate as required to increase or decrease the drop size checking after each ad justment for the average drop size Individual drop sizes can vary especially with large granular materials eg cobs or with feedstuff containing molasses so it is important to average the drop size over a number of drops It is recommended that the feed be deposited in round numbers ie 1kg 1 5kg 2kg etc Th...

Page 15: ...cobs or rolls You will need to change the spring which is used to open close the shutter 1 REMOVE THE GUARD WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE DRAW BAR USING A 17MM SOCKET 2 THERE WILL BE A SPRING ALREADY ATTACHED SEE BELOW THIS SPRING IS USED FOR A MORE FINER FEED SUCH AS CORN AND ROLLED BARLEY ...

Page 16: ...Page 16 3 REMOVE THE SPRING BY UNHOOKING IT FROM BOTH END 4 REPLACE THIS WITH THE STRONGER SPRING ...

Page 17: ...ctors are functioning correctly then the unit may need adjustment of the sensor and magnet located within the machine Procedure 1 Tilt the drawbar upwards so the machine is resting on the wheels and end of the mudguards this will allow easier access Remove the belly plate using a 17mm socket on the 8 bolts 2 The sensor can be accessed though the recess in the slide plate shown in the RH corner of ...

Page 18: ...2mm gap between them The sensors also need to be aligned vertically so that they are approximately level with each other If required you can bend the sensor support bracket up or down to get vertical alignment and you can move the sensor in or out on the slotted holes to get horizontal alignment FOR MACHINES USED WITH DUSTY FEED OR FEED WITH ADDITIVES SUCH AS MOLLASES BUILD UP OF DIRT CAN AFFECT T...

Page 19: ... have been made to the sensor ensure the cable is secured with cable ties or similar to prevent accidental damage Once this has been checked and all dirt removed your problem should be resolved If the problem persists please contact us 01288 308 149 or email us on sales chapman co uk and we will be more than happy to help ...

Page 20: ...r stops in the open position The unit also contains a 15amp fuse This can be seen mounted on the circuit board below the counter mod ule If the fuse blows the unit will light up to indicate the fault Specification Supply Voltage 12V DC nominal 16V MAXIMUM Power Consumption 300mA Motor power consumption when running Operating Temperature 20 C to 50 C Fuse 15A Automotive blade fuse with integrated f...

Page 21: ...gh the fixing lugs hidden under the two flaps on the left and right of the unit Specification Supply Voltage 12V DC nominal 16V MAXIMUM Power Consumption OFF 0 01A ON 0 05A MOTOR RUNNING 5A If at all possible wire direct to battery due to current draw Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C Fuse Thermal Reset Polyfuse Non serviceable Operating life 100 000 cycles Protection rating IP67 Incorrect polari...

Page 22: ...down The countdown can be paused or re sumed at any time using the RUN PAUSE button 5 Once the countdown reaches 000 the unit will stop FAULT CODES OL Overload Motor or slide plate jammed or plug socket connection is poor Check plug socket connection and check slide plate is not jammed F1 Sensor Fault No output is being received from sensor Check plug socket for dirt or corrosion preventing contac...

Page 23: ...OT OPERATE BEYOND OPERATING LIMITS DAMAGE TO MACHINERY OR INJURY TO OPERATOR MAY OCCUR Minimum Maximum Temperature 10 C 40 C Forward Speed The forward working speed will affect the distance between drops of feed to increase the distance between drops use a faster forward speed to reduce the distance use a slower forward speed Storage For extended periods of storage it is advisable that the machine...

Page 24: ...fuse No signal Fault F1 on 4 button model Adjust or replace sensor see page 17 in handbook The sensor needs the magnet to pass within 2mm of it foreignobject ingress could have caused fault Mircoswitch sensor faulty Contact distributor No material is fed Jammed slide plate Check for blockages and remove Hopper bridging Agitate hopper contents Drop size varies Drop adjustment plate loose Adjust and...

Page 25: ...repair of the machinery without prior approval 3 The machinery must have been serviced in accordance with the Operator s Manual and the Service Log must have been kept up to date and made available to the dealer should service repair or warranty work be undertaken 4 This warranty does not cover claims in respect of wearing parts such as blades flails paintwork tyres belts hydraulic hoses bearings ...

Page 26: ...nvalidate this warranty 9 All warranty claims must be submitted to Chapman Machinery on Chapman Machinery Warranty Claim Forms within 30 days of completion of warranty work Using the machine implies the knowledge and acceptance of these instructions and the limitations contained in this Manual Transfer of Warranty The Chapman warranty be transferred to a subsequent owner of the machinery for use w...

Page 27: ...United Kingdom Name of Representative James Chapman Position of representative Director The Basis on which Conformity is being Declared I declare that as the authorised representative the above information in relation to the supply manufacture of this product is in conformity with the stated standards and other related documents following the provi sions of Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC directive...

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