H&S 3131, Operator'S Manual

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High Speed
Low Speed Clean Out
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OPERATION
LOADING
In freezing weather, make certain that hydraulic tail gate (if equipped with one) is not frozen to the sides or
on the floor of the spreader. Make sure the apron chain is not frozen to the spreader floor or any lumps of
manure are frozen to the floor. Begin loading the spreader at the front end and work toward the rear until
loading is completed. Loading this way permits the material to be spread uniformly. Loading front to rear
is particularly important when the spreader is loaded by a mechanical loader because this type of load
requires more power to spread than others loads. When hauling extremely heavy materials with a large
portion of dirt, it may be necessary to reduce the load size to prevent excessive shear bolt breakage.
Never dump material onto the beater. Do not use extra sideboards. Do not overload spreader.
Overloading decreases spreading effectiveness. Do not load more than 15 inches above the beater.
SPREADING - 2 SPEED
NOTE: Two speed drive mechanism and beater engage/disengage are controlled be one rope leading to
the tractor.
1.
When ready to unload, make sure beater is in the engaged position and low speed indicator is
visible through low speed hole in panel of spreader.
2. Raise the hydraulic endgate.
3. Engage the tractor PTO shaft slowly.
4. Increased apron speed, if desired, can be accomplished by steadily pulling on the rope until it
stops. Speed select indicator should now be visible through the high speed hole. Beater will
continue to operate and apron speed will be increased.
5. When the Manure Spreader is almost empty, the bed can be cleaned by shifting into clean out
position. Apply a steady pull on the rope until it stops and speed indicator is visible in the clean out
hole. In this position, the beater will stop and the apron will continue to operate at the same speed
as in high speed position, thus saving unnecessary driving.
6. When spreader is empty, shut off tractor PTO. Pull control rope until speed select indicator snaps
into low speed. This will re-engage beater for the next load. DO NOT SHIFT FROM CLEAN OUT
TO LOW SPEED WITH THE TRACTOR PTO RUNNING.
7. Do not operate the Manure Spreader with a PTO speed greater than 540 RPM’s unless necessary
sprocket changes have been made.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
If a foreign object becomes lodged in the beater area and shears the shear bolt, disengage the PTO. Stop
the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and allow all mechanisms to stop before cleaning or working
on the spreader.
WARNING: Some photographs used in the following pages show guards or shields
removed for clarification. NEVER operate machine until these guards or shields are in
proper operating position.