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& Unit Serial No.
307306-B
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NL450C
NEW LEADER
HEADER
NEW LEADER
INITIAL START-UP
Become familiar with the
General Operating Procedures
section before preforming the initial field testing. The
following procedure is a guide:
1.
Field test over any suitable course which allows implement to be pulled at speeds to be used while spreading.
2.
Make sure unit has been properly serviced. Check hydraulic oil reservoir and refill to maintain level around
mid-point of sight gauge, and verify gate valve under reservoir is fully open. Do not load spreader.
3.
Make sure all guards are in place and hardware is tightened.
4.
Set spinner speed to run at 500 RPM.
DANGER
Take proper safety precautions when observing conveyor and spinner speed while vehicle
is in motion! These may include use of suitable mirrors clamped to permit observation
by a safely seated observer, following the spreader in another vehicle at a safe distance,
or other suitable means. Do not stand on fenders, in body or on any part of spreader as
there is danger of falling off the vehicle or into moving parts! Use great care in performing
this test!
5.
Start tractor engine. Turn electronic in-cab control system “on”. Engage PTO driveline and allow to run at idle
long enough to bring hydraulic oil up to operating temperature. Spinners should revolve at moderate speed
and the conveyor should not move.
6.
Refer to control’s operation manual for conveyor operating instructions. Set program to operational mode
and begin forward travel. Move conveyor switch to ‘‘on’’ position. Conveyor should start immediately when
vehicle moves and should continue to run at speeds which should vary directly with the vehicle’s speed; the
conveyor should speed up as tractor speed increases and slow down as tractor speed decreases. Spinner
speed should remain constant when engine speed maintains PTO at 1000 RPM.
OPER. & MAINT
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INITIAL
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