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   2   PREPARATION CHECKLIST

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THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL

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T

 

IS

 

YOUR

 

RESPONSIBILITY

 

TO

 

COMPLETE

 

THE

 

PROCEDURES

 

LISTED

BELOW

 

BEFORE

 

OPERATING

 

THE

 

SPREADER

Preparation Check List

 

 

1.  

Implement is completely assembled.

 

 

2. 

Inspect for damage and loose or missing parts

 

 

3.  

All decals in place and readable.

 

 

4.  

All fi ttings and drive components are secure.

 

 

5.  

Overall condition good.

 

 

6.  

Check hopper for any foreign objects.

 

 

7.  

Operator has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the implement.

 

 

8. 

Lubrication - See 

Lubrication & Maintenance

 Section

The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your spreader for years of service. 
Read it carefully. The information and instructions in this manual have been compiled from extensive 
fi eld experience and engineering data. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and 
varying operating conditions. However, through experience and these instructions, you should be able to 
develop procedures suitable to your particular situation.

The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but because we 
maintain an ongoing program of product improvement, we reserve the right to make improvements in 
design or changes in specifi cations without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously 
sold. Because of the possibility that some photographs in this manual were taken of prototype models, 
production models may vary in some detail. 

All information, illustrations and specifi cations in this manual are based on 

the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is 

reserved to make changes at any time without notice. 

2.1   RETAIL CUSTOMER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator's responsibility to read the Operator's Manual, to operate, 
lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. Failure 
of the operator to read the Operator's Manual is a misuse of this equipment. It is the Retail Customer 
and/or Operator's responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s) repaired or replaced when 
continued operation would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard. It is the 
Retail Customer's responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized dealer from whom he purchased 
it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted 
for warranty consideration must be made within thirty (30) days of failure. It is the Retail Customer's 
responsibility for any cost incurred by the dealer for traveling to or hauling of the product for the purpose 
of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.

Summary of Contents for PTB560

Page 1: ...SEEDER SPREADER TRAILER MOUNTED Operation Service Parts Manual For Model PTB560 June 2011 Form PTBSprdr Rev1...

Page 2: ...7 5 Fertilizer Spreader Use 8 9 5 1 Recommendations For Effective Distribution 8 5 2 Connections 8 5 3 Machine Function 9 5 4 Machine Transportation 9 6 Adjusting The Spread 10 12 6 1 Distributor Vane...

Page 3: ...nics genuine service parts and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all of your service needs Use only genuine service parts Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards r...

Page 4: ...out incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold Because of the possibility that some photographs in this manual were taken of prototype models production models may vary in some...

Page 5: ...ur safety 1 ATTENTION Before perform ing any operation on the machine stop the tractor motor remove the key from the ignition engage the parking brake and read the user and maintenance manual 7 ATTENT...

Page 6: ...t always be handy so as to consult it in order to check working cycle and safety information In case of loss or damage it will be necessary to ask for a replacement copy ATTENTION Any maintenance adju...

Page 7: ...sary to wear glasses and safety masks keeping all persons and animals away from the machine Before connecting the machine to the tractor or to other self moving means check that this is in good condit...

Page 8: ...showing the CE mark the model the serial number and the year of construction of the machine When spare parts are required it is always necessary to refer to the type of the machine the frame number an...

Page 9: ...utters located on the bottom of the hopper inside of which an agitator is applied in order to prevent the formation of fertilizer lumps In some cases it is neces sary to assemble a chain agitator opti...

Page 10: ...eached Avoid distributing the fertilizer on land that is constantly exposed to the wind to assure even distribution 5 2 CONNECTIONS Model PTB spreader can be hitched to all kinds of tractors or ATV Qu...

Page 11: ...and nuts are in and fixed Always keep the machine in good operating conditions and make regular maintenance 5 4 MACHINE TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT Always follow the highway code applicable in the countr...

Page 12: ...justable vanes that can be adjusted to three different posi tions The spreader is delivered with the fins in central position 2 which has been found to be the ideal position to assure the uniformity i...

Page 13: ...es After connecting the machine to the tractor and adjusting as required it will be possible to begin to work WARNING Before getting off from the spreader and before every operation of maintenance and...

Page 14: ...er must be loaded only after the spreader has been connected to the tractor Before loading the hopper the shutters must be closed position the distribution adjustment lever in position 0 Do not drive...

Page 15: ...13 6 ADJUSTING THE SPREAD Continued 6 5 SPREADING CHART...

Page 16: ...hat is half of the working width that is used point 1 2 Drive into the field distributing the fertilizer on all the perimeter 3 Stop the tractor at one distance D from the point 1 equivalent to the se...

Page 17: ...d work gloves and censure that all accident prevention precautions are taken for the operation underway Every 8 working hours check the tightness of all the nuts and bolts In case of vibrations verify...

Page 18: ...e spreading surfaces Failure to clean the distributor disc and hopper openings Fertilizer Errors Fertilizer of inferior quality Fertilizer is either wet or too damp The material composition is incorre...

Page 19: ...17 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN...

Page 20: ...18 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN Continued...

Page 21: ...8 303 007 Galvanized Washer 8 x 17 UNI 6592 19a 4 300 029 Galvanized Hexagonal Head Screw 8 x 20 UNI 5739 20a 1 330 005 Entrainer 21a 1 610 011 Stainless Steel Adjustment Disc 22a 3 303 012 Thickening...

Page 22: ...20 x 10 Manual Opening System 55a 4 300 013 Galvanized Hex Head Screw 10 x 30 UNI 5739 56a 2 300 020 Galvanized Hex Head Screw 10 x 70 UNI 5737 57a 4 633 024 Pivot w Washer 58a 1 304 014 Rubber Handl...

Page 23: ...01 Bearing 6205 2RS 25 52 15 83a 1 310 002 Bearing 6205 25 52 15 84a 2 310 016 Bearing 6304 2RS 20 52 15 85a 1 332 009 Yoke M7 w 10 mm Hole 86a 1 332 010 Yoke M7 w 8 mm Hole 87a 1 332 007 Clips 8 x 19...

Page 24: ...warranty does not extend to loss of crops loss because of delay in harvesting or any other expenses for any other reasons Gearmore in no way warranties engines tires or other trade accessories since t...

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