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BULK SEED TENDER

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Page 1: ...P A T E NT PROTEC T E D m e r i d ianmfg com pa t e n t s This product is covered by one or more U S Canadian Foreign patents and or pending patent applications For details see BULK SEED TENDER 240 FF...

Page 2: ...erstand ALL Safety and Maintenance information presented in this manual Review this information annually before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and USAGE a standard practice...

Page 3: ..._________ Invoice Date ___________________________________ PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Important Please send this form to the Meridian Manufacturing Inc location which built this product being registere...

Page 4: ...s working properly All guards shields are installed correctly All safety decals are installed and legible Wiring harness plug is in working condition and fit into tow vehicle s receptacle Reflectors p...

Page 5: ...ate _____________________________________ State _____________________________________ Zip Code __________________________________ Zip Code __________________________________ Phone Number______________...

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Page 7: ...ration 2 5 2 7 Placement Safety 2 5 2 8 Lock Out Tag Out Safety 2 5 2 9 Maintenance Safety 2 6 2 10 Tire Safety 2 6 2 11 Battery Safety 2 6 2 12 Engine Safety 2 7 2 13 Operating Safety 2 8 2 14 Refuel...

Page 8: ...y 100 Hours or Monthly 4 4 4 2 4 Every 200 Hours or Annually 4 4 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 5 4 3 1 Engine Maintenance 4 5 4 3 2 Hydraulic System 4 6 4 3 3 Conveyor Belt Tension 4 8 4 3 4 Conveyor B...

Page 9: ...cturing Inc reserves the right to modify the machinery design and specifications provided herein without and preliminary notice Performance quality may depend on the material being handled weather con...

Page 10: ...oduct offering through product improvements and new product innovations Marketplace feedback technological innovation new materials and manufacturing methods and a philosophy of continuous improvement...

Page 11: ...id possible injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations Typically for machine...

Page 12: ...esponsibility to understand all safety and operating instructions in this document and to follow them An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Think SAF...

Page 13: ...ury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment The design and configuration of this tender includes safety decals and equipment They need to be clean readable and in good condition...

Page 14: ...sition of decals may vary depending on the machine s options Decals are not shown at actual size Fig 2 Left side of tender 19939 20087 17509 19934 19936 19937 20088 Fig 3 Rear right side of tender 199...

Page 15: ...ound the area Provide tags on the machine and a sign up sheet to record tag out details 2 6 WORK PREPARATION Never operate the tender and its engine until you have read this manual and understand the...

Page 16: ...ork install and secure all guards when maintenance work is completed Replace damaged or not clearly visible decals 2 10 TIRE SAFETY Failure to follow procedure when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim c...

Page 17: ...ine with grass leaves dirt or other combustible materials in muffler area Do not operate engine without muffler Do not tamper with governor springs governor links or other parts which may increase the...

Page 18: ...uid seek medical attention immediately Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface 2 13 OPERATING SAFETY Anyone who will be operating this tender or...

Page 19: ...power lines Electrocution can occur without direct contact Comply with all local laws governing safety and transporting of equipment on public roads Do not exceed a safe travel speed Slow down for rou...

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Page 21: ...nd the work site By following the operating instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program your tender will provide many years of trouble free service Read and understand the Operator s M...

Page 22: ...or 3 1 MACHINE COMPONENTS The main components are a Compartment 1 front of tender b Compartment 2 rear of tender c Roll Tarp and Crank Handle d Tube Raise Lower Lever e Belt On Off Switch end of spout...

Page 23: ...IMPORTANT Always run at maximum engine speed d Fuel Shut Off Valve Slide the lever toward engine to open ALWAYS close the valve when not in use or before transporting e Starting Rope Grasp the T handl...

Page 24: ...e turret from moving side to side when being transported Detach both before rotating the conveyor to prevent damage Conveyor Tube Turret on the Pivot Platform The conveyor tube sits on a turret assemb...

Page 25: ...ery spout is connected to the discharge Conveyor Belt On Off Switch This toggle switch is located on the telescoping delivery spout It controls the hydraulic motor to the conveyor belt Note The switch...

Page 26: ...The control box contains LEDs to show the condition of enclosed battery There is a Test button to check the battery level IMPORTANT Test the Break Away Switch periodically Removing the pin then pull...

Page 27: ...nd the engine manual Before Starting Work 1 Read and follow the instructions in this manual and the engine manual Read the Pre Operation Checklist 2 Check wheel bolt torque and then again at 10 25 and...

Page 28: ...all other fasteners Tighten to their specified torque 4 Make sure the wheel bolt lug nuts are tight 5 Check the tires to be sure that they are inflated to their specified pressure 6 Remove all entang...

Page 29: ...ecially small children are clear of work area Ensure there is enough room and clearance to safely back up to the machine IMPORTANT Locking plunger pin Anti rotation chain Conveyor tube must be locked...

Page 30: ...6 Raise the jack and place it in its stowed position 7 Attach the safety chain securely to the tow vehicle to prevent unexpected separation Cross the chains when attaching 8 Connect the wiring harness...

Page 31: ...TARP 1 Using both hands carefully unclip the holder and remove the crank handle 2 Extend the crank rod to a comfortable operating position 3 Roll the tarp to the fully opened position 4 Return the cra...

Page 32: ...le of sufficient size to safely transport it 2 Before loading the seed tender Make sure the two slide gates are fully closed Gate stops must be in locked position Be sure the sample slide gate are clo...

Page 33: ...e which can result in personal injury 1 Before unloading shut off engine on the tow vehicle set the parking brake and remove the ignition key EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD An anti rotation chain and plunger...

Page 34: ...charge Extend the delivery spout to reach the planter s seed box 10 Turn on the conveyor belt Use the switch located at the end of the spout 11 Open the slide gate on either compartment to fill the se...

Page 35: ...t Continued operation can cause damage to conveyor or result in a broken conveyor belt If the conveyor tube becomes plugged 1 Position the conveyor for easy access to both ends 2 Stop the engine 3 Rem...

Page 36: ...nthly Store it inside Do not sit battery on a cold concrete floor 9 Thoroughly wash the tender to remove all dirt mud debris and residue Wash around the tender and inside the compartments Clean inside...

Page 37: ...or blocks under frame before working beneath the unit When maintenance is complete before resuming work install and secure all guards Keep safety decals clean Replace any decal that is damaged or not...

Page 38: ...rease was applied and the seal has ruptured IMPORTANT Grease bearings only one pump per month under normal usage conditions Bearing greasing frequency should be determined by usage and conditions 1 Us...

Page 39: ...diately IMPORTANT Refer to the engine manual for complete servicing and maintenance details The axle is built by Dexter Axle Company Refer to their online maintenance information 4 2 1 Every 10 Hours...

Page 40: ...ttings for wear 25 Check that battery retains maximum charge 26 Inspect brake lining wear Check brake cylinder for leaks Inspect brake wiring for damage 27 Repack the wheel bearings Check for excessiv...

Page 41: ...s The crankcase capacity is 1 16 US quarts 1 1 liters Change Engine Oil BURN HAZARD Hot engine oil can burn skin 1 Review the engine manual 2 Allow the engine to cool before changing oil Draining work...

Page 42: ...and tighten only 4 Re install the drain plug 5 Fill the tank to the fill line at the top of the gauge with AW HVI Hydraulic ISO 32 oil Oil Reservoir holds 10 US Gallon 37 8 L 6 Replace the cap 7 Start...

Page 43: ...each coupling half and remove the old couplings 5 Install new couplings on the engine shaft and the pump shaft When completely assembled the shaft length in each coupling half should be the same Tigh...

Page 44: ...IMPORTANT The hopper roller at the bottom of the conveyor must be square roller shaft must be equal distance from end of unit for the belt to track properly Note If belt is not tracking correctly it w...

Page 45: ...move the galvanized belt guards c Thread the new belt through the tube d Connect the two ends of the belt lacing 6 Push the lacing cable through the lacing a Cut off excess cable b Crimp the lacing at...

Page 46: ...even after charging as indicated by the indicator light the battery must be replaced 3 Plug the trailer into the tow vehicle The yellow Charging light should be ON 4 Test the system by pulling the pi...

Page 47: ...axle alternating pattern Also check conveyor tube and bearing bolts 4 3 9 Tires Check the tires for normal and or abnormal tire wear Replace tires that are damaged or worn beyond normal tread life Rep...

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Page 49: ...heck Tires and Wheel Bolt Torque Check Belt Tension and Alignment Inspect Rollers and Bearings 50 Hours or Weekly Clean Replace Engine Air Filter Change Engine Oil Inspect Hydraulic Pump Coupling Chec...

Page 50: ...order Unless claims for shortages or errors are made immediately upon receipt of goods they will not be considered Inspect all goods received immediately upon receipt When damaged goods are received...

Page 51: ...Low engine oil Fill the crankcase with oil Cold engine Open choke Ignition key switch off Turn ignition key switch on Battery dead Recharge or replace battery Engine problem Refer to engine manual Co...

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Page 53: ...y of this manual please call your dealer or Meridian Manufacturing Inc directly for assistance Visit our website at www meridianmfg com Note The drawings and schematics are contained in a separate par...

Page 54: ...6 2 Revised 01 2022 Operator s Manual 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender 8 5 8 0 7 4 8 3 Fig 53 Measurements of 240 FF tender...

Page 55: ...10 25 19 36 27 M4 3 2 2 4 5 3 3 3 8 27 20 45 33 63 45 M5 6 4 9 7 7 16 41 30 72 53 100 75 M6 10 7 15 11 1 2 61 45 110 80 155 115 M8 25 18 35 26 9 16 95 60 155 115 220 165 M10 50 37 70 52 5 8 128 95 215...

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Page 57: ...warranty or from the products or services furnished hereunder shall not exceed the purchase price allocable to the specific product which gives rise to the claim Any or all such liability shall termin...

Page 58: ...800 437 2334 www meridianmfg com tenders meridianmfg com 2022 Meridian Manufacturing Inc Registered Trademarks Used Under License Printed in USA 01 2022 Part No 19791 REV1...

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