H&S 5126, Operator'S Manual

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FIELD OPERATION
The Top Shot is “direct drive” which begins to operate immediately when the PTO is engaged. Drive
disengagement is made by shutting-off the tractor PTO. It is important that the PTO is engaged at low
tractor RPM. On the 5120 and 5126 Top Shots, shear bolt overload protection is provided for both the
main auger and the expeller. For proper operation, establish and maintain the proper driveline alignment
and tractor hookup. Before loading material, adjust the hitch clevis to your tractor in order to obtain a level
or forward attitude of the Top Shot tank. Refer to the Preparing For Operation Chapter for additional
details.
If the Top Shot is going to be operated in freezing temperatures, review and comply with recommendations
in Winter Operation.
WINTER OPERATION
When loading and spreading material during winter or in freezing temperatures, the following
recommendations apply:
1. After the Top Shot is unloaded and will not be used for some time, follow the EMERGENCY
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE, then scrape away any solid material remaining on the inside of
the tank or Expeller area.
2. Park the Top Shot with the auger fully raised, the discharge gate fully raised and blocked.
Position the jack height so that liquids will run forward to the discharge opening.
3. Before loading the Top Shot again, unblock the discharge gate and engage the expeller to make
sure that it is free to rotate. Then, slowly lower the auger to the bottom of the tank and cycle
the discharge gate a few times.
OPERATION
APPLICATION RATE
The side discharge style Top Shot features a hydraulically operated discharge gate to control the material
flow out of the tank and into the expeller. Several factors influence the rate of discharge and the spread
pattern. These factors include: ground speed, type or consistency of discharge material, PTO RPM, and
discharge gate opening. Depending on your application requirements and the type of material being
spread, a full range of patterns can be obtained. A discharge gate indicator provides a continuous visual
display of the gate opening.
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NOTE: To eliminate freeze-up in the
area under the expeller, open the
expeller pan by pushing the trip handle
forward, the pan will release. Before
resuming operation, close the pan. NOTE: The pan can be removed after
release of the trip handle by lifting it out
of the U-Shaped slots on each side of
the pan if freeze-up problems persist in
this area.