H&S 3131, Operator'S Manual

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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Tractor Hitch
Fasten the spreader hitch to the drawbar with a hitch pin with
a safety locking device. Remove the weight from the jack (jack
is not to be used when spreader is loaded). Remove jack from
pipe mount and place on convenient storage mount located on
the top of left hitch channel. This allows protection of jack from
tractor tires during turns. The hitch of the spreader is designed
for a standardized tractor hitch. Adjust the drawbar so that it is
13 to 17 inches above the ground. Extend or shorten it so that
the horizontal distance from the end of the tractor power takeoff
shaft to the center of the hitch pin hole is 14 inches for 540 PTO
and 15-3/4” for 1000 PTO as shown in drawing. An improperly
located hitch point may cause damage to the universal joints of
the power takeoff. Secure the drawbar so that the hitch pin hole
is directly below the power drive line.
TRACTOR CONNECTIONS
If this implement is attached to a tractor with a clevis
hitch (hammer-strap) style drawbar, the
hammer-strap must be removed to prevent
damage to the IID guarding and the IID telescoping
members. [See Figure 1]
If this implement is attached to a tractor with an
offset in the drawbar, be certain it is in the down
position to prevent damage to the IID guarding and
the IID telescoping members. [See Figure 2]
PTO
Attach the PTO of the spreader to the tractor by sliding the spring loaded locking collar on PTO yoke
rearward, then sliding it onto the tractor PTO shaft. Release spring loaded collar. Be sure the pins fall into
the groove of the tractor PTO shaft and collar snaps forward into locking position.
CAUTION: Do not use a steel hammer to aid in joining PTO parts.
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Manure Spreader Speed Control
Attach the manure spreader speed control/beater engage/disengage rope to a convenient point on the
tractor.
15-3/4” for 1000 RPM