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142657 - Manure Spreader (17-March-2016)
Operation
IMPORTANT
:
When p
arking the spreader for
loading, put the tractor in PARK or NEUTRAL and
apply the parking brake.
1.
Fully Close Rear Hydraulic Gate
NOTES:
- It is unlawful to allow any manure spillage
to occur on public roadways. Do not heap load such
that manure is allowed to fall off spreader during
transporting on roadways.
- Always check the floor drag chain and slats to make
sure they are not frozen to the bottom of the bed.
Operating the spreader when the slats or chain are
frozen to the bed may cause damage. Also make sure
there are no lumps of manure frozen to the floor.
- It is recommended to make sure chains and table floor
are operating properly before loading the spreader.
2.
Load the Spreader
- The moisture content
will determine how full it can be loaded. Refer
to the Specifications for capacity. Solid manure
can generally be loaded level to slightly heaped.
High moisture materials are heavier and may limit
loading.
- Use front mesh cover when loading wet, slurry
materials. Remove mesh cover for visibility, if desired,
when spreading for coarser material.
LOADING
NOTE:
Before starting the table, the operator
should get the beaters up to speed and fully
open the rear gate. This prevents the spreader
from overworking itself from material being
pulled up against the rear gate.
3.
Start the Table Floor
Turn on power switch
on the Control box.
Turn on the hydraulics
used to start the table
floor moving. This
speed is adjusted with the “Flow Control Dial”.
The flow control dial adjusts the “table speed”
at which material is being pulled towards the
rear beaters. The slower the speed - the finer
the spread as the rear beaters have more time
to “process” the material. The typical starting
speed on the flow control dial is 40 (based on
spreading cattle manure). Operators may wish
to slow this down a depending on preference or
material being spread.
Note:
At the end of the day it is recommended
to turn off the power switch on the “Flow
Control Box” to prevent possibility of battery
drain.
4.
Travel Speed
- A suggested starting speed
is between 4-5 mph. This can be adjusted to
operator preference.
The effective spread is roughly 60ft (although
thinned out material may cover distances of up
to 100ft).
5.
Lower Gate as Load Decreases
DANGER
:
Normally, the load itself blocks
manure and loose materials from being
thrown towards the front. As the load/pile gets
reduced, the rotation of the rear beaters can
throw some material forward, therefore it is
strongly recommended to lower the rear gate
about 1/3 of the way down to prevent debris
from being projected towards the front.
UNLOADING CONTINUED...
1.
Start up the Rear Beaters
- Start the PTO and get
the beaters running up to speed.
2.
Fully Open Rear Gate
- Fully extend the cylinders
so the gate is fully open all the way to the top.
DANGER
:
If, at any time, abnormal vibrations
occur,
shut down machine
, wait for all moving parts
to stop, inspect machine, drivelines, and rear beaters
for missing, jammed, or damaged components.
UNLOADING
IMPORTANT
:
Ensure all items under Operating
Safety are followed and ensure all bystanders are a
minimum of 500 ft (150m) away before operating!
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