HYDRA-PULL HP 500, Operation And Parts Manual

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OPERATING THE SPREADER
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Operation Manual
RAISE ENDGATE
IMPORTANT: Contact of apron chain with
endgate will cause damage. To avoid contact
with apron chain, endgate must be raised fully.
The endgate closes off the back end of the spreader
to contain manure with high liquid content.
The endgate also prevents solid material from being
piled tight against the beater.
UNLOADING SPREADER USING METERING VALVE
1. Set flow control on tractor hydraulics obtain desired rate of unload speed.
Note: Rate of spread is affected by both ground speed
and unload speed. Experience will help you determine
both gear selection and control knob setting.
2. When spreader is empty, disengage apron chain, disengage PTO, and lower endgate.
PRODUCING GOOD SPREADING RESULTS
1.
Operate tractor engine at “PTO RATED” speed.
2. Do not overload beater. A clumpy spread pattern will result from too fast of an unload rate.
3. When operating without an endgate, avoid loading material against the beater. Otherwise, large
clumps of material will be thrown out during the first few turns of the beater.
CLEANING SPREADER IN COLD WEATHER
When operating the spreader during extended periods
of subfreezing temperatures, frozen material may build
up on steel surfaces. This can prevent the beater from moving.
After completing spreading for the day, use the following cleaning procedure.
NOTE: Cleaning is only necessary during
extended periods of subfreezing temperatures.
Remove material along edges of apron chain
Remove material buildup from endgate panel. Keep endgate arms clean to prevent freezing to side rails.