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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. Shear bolt overload protection on the PTO 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.

Summary of Contents for 5142

Page 1: ...IELD WISCONSIN 54449 WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH HSMFG1213 Part 5962...

Page 2: ...nation of Safety Signs 8 Safety Decals 9 10 Safety Information Warning Owner Must Read and Understand 11 Cap Screw Torque Values 12 Set Up Assembly 13 Transporting 14 Storage 14 Preparing for Operatio...

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Page 5: ...LIST AFTER COMPLETION DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS After the Top Shot has been completely set up check to be certain it is in correct operating order before delivering to the customer...

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Page 7: ...that the Pre delivery service was satisfactorily performed Explain to the customer that the pre delivery inspection was made Explain to the customer all the safety precautions they must exercise when...

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Page 9: ...R YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL REMEMBER THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT T...

Page 10: ...ORMATION OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km h 20 m p h Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the maximum transport speed of...

Page 11: ...9 SAFETY INFORMATION...

Page 12: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 10...

Page 13: ...e tractor engine remove ignition key and allow all mechanisms to stop Before cleaning or working on the Top Shot detach the PTO shaft and completely disengage the tractor hydraulics DO NOT attempt to...

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Page 15: ...ter Check wheel bolts periodically thereafter 3 Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure listed in the Service Chapter 4 Check the Top Shot for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure that a...

Page 16: ...eed greater than 20 m p h 32 kph As required or when desired the Top Shot can be equipped with a safety chain for travel on public highways 1 Chain is sufficiently slack to allow turns and movements o...

Page 17: ...the left side of the Spreader If the Top Shot 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 guard ing and the II...

Page 18: ...in attaching the PTO drive connection NOTE Remove the tractor 3 point quick hitch if the tractor is equipped with one Tractor 3 point arms must be removed or positioned so they do not come in contact...

Page 19: ...er and drive line foreign objects such as stones timber or metal should never be placed into the Top Shot tank 1 In winter or freezing temperatures make sure the auger and expeller are free to rotate...

Page 20: ...th 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...

Page 21: ...hen spreading material which is susceptible to bridging the auger should be cycled up and down frequently to provide a more consistent feeding of material into the expeller NOTE Do NOT exceed the 1000...

Page 22: ...the auger the expeller or both See Figure 2 of the Parts Section for optional sprockets 20 ADJUSTABLE EXPELLER SHIELD All Top Shot models have a multi position manual adjust expeller shield to direct...

Page 23: ...discharged In freezing temperatures leave the discharge gate partially opened when the unit is parked overnight to prevent the gate from freezing against the bottom of the opening A discharge gate hei...

Page 24: ...king collar against the spring tension and slide the yoke onto tractor PTO shaft Release the locking collar and move the yoke ahead or back until the lock engages into the groove on the shaft NOTE Whe...

Page 25: ...oper tension replace the worn chain Shield open for viewing Shield open for viewing Auger Drive Chain Idlers The jackshaft and auger drive chain tighteners are spring loaded Use the eye bolt adjustmen...

Page 26: ...against the tank then re tighten the retaining hardware Grease the discharge gate to ensure a leak free seal FRONT REAR AUGER SLIDES The front and rear auger slide assemblies are retained by adjustmen...

Page 27: ...ake place through the shank of the bolt for proper operation If the auger jackshaft bolts shear proceed as follows 1 Disengage the PTO 2 If an object is lodged in the discharge door opening or inside...

Page 28: ...should be inflated to the appropriate pressure listed in the table Tire Pressure 28Lx26 29 PSI Wheel lug torque should be checked after every 50 hours of operation and tightened to the appropriate tor...

Page 29: ...T400 An optional factory installed Digi Star GT400 scale is available for accurate weight measurement for each load spread The 5 point weighbar system features 3 modes Net Tare and Gross 27 Model Digi...

Page 30: ...bind and not rotate Dented or damaged PTO shields will also result in excessive force being applied against the jackshaft Damaged shields also cause difficulty when installing the assembly If at any t...

Page 31: ...ve chains Keeping the chains aligned with sprockets will also lengthen the life of the sprockets and drive chains The discharge gate control cylinder shaft and both front and rear main auger cylinders...

Page 32: ...ld be added slowly until a slight bead forms at the seal indicating the correct amount of lubricant To minimize dirt build up avoid excessive greasing After greasing wipe off the excess grease from ar...

Page 33: ...cket Hole 4 2 Idler Arms 1 Zerk on each 5 Over Running Clutch 2 Zerks 1 3 5 2 4 1 Gearcase Top Rear Sealed Bearing 2 Gearcase Top Front Sealed Bearing 3 Gearcase Bottom Rear Sealed Bearing 4 Gearcase...

Page 34: ...7 1 5142 Top Shot Decal Back 8368 1 5142 Top Shot Decal Front 8369 2 5142 Top Shot Decal Left and Right Decal 8372 2 5142 Model Decal 8496 4 H S Decal 8 8515 1 Degree of Angle Decal PTO Shaft 9194A 4...

Page 35: ...B DCAMB DCAMB 111209C 11599 8353 8369 9194A 8496 82602 8372 022310 8496 58703 111209C 8496 8353 DCAMB 8496 9194A 8372 8369 102196 022310 82602 093020 5896B 093020 DCRED 111209B 11210B 093020 51010 111...

Page 36: ...9 DCRED DCRED 32320 TMF97 8367 1494A 11599 3494A 093020 1494A 11599 111209A 11211176 081312 51010 111209C 72203A 11599 LW112901 1494B 111209A 1494J 8368 DCAMB 111209B 9194B DCAMB 11210A 1494B 111209A...

Page 37: ...arm s binding Tensioner spring s broken or stretched Difficult to spread material Open gate See item 3 Activate gate to free obstruction See item 2 Replace shear bolts Reinstall Replace chain Sprocke...

Page 38: ...SERVICE NOTES 36...

Page 39: ...utch Yes Shear Bolt Protection Yes PTO 1000 RPM 1 3 4 Standard 1000 RPM 1 3 8 Optional Expeller Size 40 Front and Rear Splashguards Yes Tires 28L x 26 Weight Base Unit 16 500 Weight Lid Approximate 2...

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