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FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE 275 DX / 375 DX

SEED EXPRESS

Summary of Contents for 400 SLD

Page 1: ...FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE 275 DX 375 DX SEED EXPRESS...

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Page 3: ...s ____Electric brakes in working condition ____All guards shields installed correctly ____All safety signs installed and intact ____Reflectors and lights clean and working ____Review safety and operat...

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Page 5: ...66 Tender 220 BST T trailer included 80221 3 495 Tender 240RT6 Wagon 80242 2 545 Tender 240RT6 BWT trailer included 80247 4 475 Tender 240RT6 T trailer included 80244 4 174 Tender 240RT8 Wagon 80245 2...

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Page 7: ...ine Serial Number ______________________ PATENT INFORMATION Meridian continuously enhances its product offering through product improvements and new product innovations Marketplace feedback technologi...

Page 8: ...ACHINE COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS 24 5 1 Component Nomenclature and Location 24 5 2 Engine and Controls 25 5 3 Control System Functions 26 5 3 1 Control Functions 26 5 3 2 Setting the Weight to Dispense...

Page 9: ...Unplugging 48 10 5 2 Belt Tension Adjustment 48 10 5 3 Belt Tracking Adjustment 49 10 5 4 Belt Replacement 49 10 6 Trailer Break Away System 50 10 6 1 Testing the Battery 50 10 6 2 Changing Battery 50...

Page 10: ...ret Detail 64 14 4 Power System Detail 65 14 5 Slide Gate Detail 66 14 6 Sample Slide Gate Detail 67 14 7 Gooseneck Detail 68 14 8 Bumper Hitch Detail 69 14 9 Axle Detail 70 14 10 Conveyor 6 80626 72...

Page 11: ...e directions left right front and rear as mentioned throughout this manual are as seen from the truck drivers seat and facing in the direction of travel 1 3 OWNER OPERATOR It is the responsibility of...

Page 12: ...lected using the following guidelines SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU 3 Big Reasons Accidents Disable a...

Page 13: ...himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Always be and stay alert to any possible unsafe operating or maintenance procedures or conditions Do not modify the equipment in any way Una...

Page 14: ...t 8 In addition to the design and configuration of this implement including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence a...

Page 15: ...or equipment can be noisy enough to cause permanent or partial hearing loss We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full time basis if the noise in the operator s position exceeds 80db NOTE...

Page 16: ...it is securely blocked 6 Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance 7 OEM Where replacement parts are necessary for peri...

Page 17: ...tact 8 Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic 9 Install auger spout transport lock before transporting 10 Do not drink and drive 11 Be a safe and courteous driver Yield to oncoming traffic in all situ...

Page 18: ...ted in this manual Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up SIGN OFF FORM Date Employee s Sign...

Page 19: ...plugging Keep working area clean and free of debris to prevent slipping or tripping Do not allow riders on the trailer or frame when transporting Only enter seed compartment when it is empty Keep hand...

Page 20: ...20 1 CAUTION Read and Understand 19934 2 NOTICE Product Warranty 19944 3 Product Serial Number Decal 4 WARNING Rotating Parts 19936...

Page 21: ...21 5 WARNING Fall Hazard 19939 6 WARNING Hot Surface 20088 7 WARNING Pinch Point 19935 8 DANGER Pinch Point 20087...

Page 22: ...6 8 6 8 h t d i W l l a r e v O B C Overall Height 10 3 11 2 D Main Body Length 15 15 E Main Body Width 8 8 F Main Body Height 9 8 9 8 G Base Length 10 5 10 5 H Base Width 5 4 1 2 5 4 1 2 I Base Mount...

Page 23: ...alid for non greased or non oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified Therefore do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise instructed in this manual When using locking elements...

Page 24: ...lic motor for the conveyor and the control cylinders raise lower and rotate the conveyor open and close the slide gates The conveyor is mounted on a pivoting platform 22 that rotates 135 An optional s...

Page 25: ...ipped with a valve between the fuel tank and the carburetor Slide the fuel valve toward the block to turn ON and away for OFF Turn the fuel OFF when not in use or before transporting 4 Throttle Lever...

Page 26: ...conveyor Conveyor Swing Left and Swing Right 6 This toggle switch positions the conveyor to the right or left Press the toggle switch to the LEFT to position the conveyor towards the front of the unit...

Page 27: ...sired weight of the seed to be delivered to the planter 2 Using the Active Slide Gate screen select either the compartment 1 Slide Gate 1 or the compartment 2 Slide Gate 2 3 Press the Auto Reset butto...

Page 28: ...e the desired functions of the seed tender POWER 1 Press Power button 1 to turn remote transmitter ON Press and hold the button to turn it OFF To save battery life the remote transmitter will automati...

Page 29: ...Press the LOWER button to lower the conveyor TARE 9 The tare button will reset the scale to zero in order to measure only the content being added to one compartment without measuring the weight of th...

Page 30: ...mmunicating with the control panel on the seed tender Make sure the ON OFF key switch is in the ON position The remote transmitter will display the WEIGHT of the seed in the seed compartments in pound...

Page 31: ...the Pre operation Checklist before starting machine 3 Initially check wheel bolt torque and then again at 10 25 and 50 miles Refer to the Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements section in this manual for tigh...

Page 32: ...r fasteners Tighten to their specified torque 4 Make sure the wheel bolt lug nuts are tight 5 Check the tires and ensure that they are inflated to their specified pressure 6 Remove all entangled mater...

Page 33: ...box and frame or lid to prevent pinching or crushing Components can move unexpectedly Stay away from overhead power lines Electrocution can occur without direct contact Install and secure all guards...

Page 34: ...the lights and brakes 9 Connect the break away system cable to the tow vehicle 10 Route all the cables in a manner that will prevent snagging Be sure to provide slack for turning 7 1 2 Gooseneck Hitc...

Page 35: ...the height of the gooseneck ball 6 Open the clamp latch on the gooseneck coupler 7 Position the trailer s coupler directly over the ball in the bed of the tow vehicle 8 Lower the gooseneck trailer in...

Page 36: ...g pin from the crank holder Using both hands carefully remove the crank from the holder 2 Extend the crank handle assembly to a comfortable operating position 3 Roll the tarp to the fully opened posit...

Page 37: ...osed position 2 Open the roll up tarp 3 The seed compartments can be loaded from a storage box storage bag or other means directly into the seed tender If these loading methods are not available conti...

Page 38: ...end the conveyor to release the lock mechanism NOTE This lock prevents the conveyor from rotating independent of the swing arm If the lock is not released the conveyor cannot be placed in a loading po...

Page 39: ...urely fastened to the tow vehicle which can result in personal injury 16 Start the conveyor Refer to section 5 3 for setting automatic seed delivery functions 17 Allow seed to flow into the conveyor a...

Page 40: ...rn the key switch to the ON position 6 Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position toward the front of the machine 7 To start a cold engine move the choke lever to the CLOSED position toward the back...

Page 41: ...belt 15 Return the conveyor to the transport position and install the retaining clips and lock pins If the seed tender is being moved within a field location place the conveyor in the Field Transport...

Page 42: ...emove all entangled materials 5 Check the condition of the conveyor belt Replace or adjust as required 6 Check the condition of the hydraulic pump to engine shaft connectors and spider Replace or adju...

Page 43: ...ng maintenance on this equipment Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure the unit is in a safe operating condition When completin...

Page 44: ...correctly Remove the batteries from the controller if not expected to be in use for several months Do not attempt to recharge a battery unless it is specifically marked rechargeable Dispose of old bat...

Page 45: ...he oil filter Apply a thin coat of oil to the rubber seal of the new oil filter Hand tighten only 4 Reconnect the inlet hose to the pump 5 Fill the tank to the fill line at the top of the gauge with a...

Page 46: ...ions section 8 Slide the engine coupling against the other coupling half and tighten the setscrew 9 Replace the orange protective cover NOTE If the adapter plate was removed tighten the four retaining...

Page 47: ...Cleaner Check the air cleaner daily before each usage Clean it every three months or 50 hours of operation clean it more frequently when used in dusty conditions 10 4 LOAD CELLS Four load cells are u...

Page 48: ...ecure the lower access door and delivery spout cover 10 5 2 Belt Tension Adjustment 1 Loosen the locknut on each side of the belt tension mechanism 2 Tighten the two adjusting bolts equally to 23 lb f...

Page 49: ...2 Loosen the lower drive drum adjusting bolts to their loosest position 3 Disconnect the two ends of the conveyor belt 4 Attach the replacement belt to the end of the old conveyor belt 5 Slowly pull...

Page 50: ...before towing the trailer IMPORTANT If the battery is weak or dead red indicator even after charging as indicated by the indicator light the battery must be replaced 3 Plug the trailer into the tow v...

Page 51: ...eel nuts in three stages First stage 20 to 25 foot pounds Second stage 50 to 60 foot pounds Third stage 90 to 120 foot pounds 3 Tighten the wheel nuts in a clockwise cross axle alternating pattern 10...

Page 52: ...tergent 200 Hours or SEMI ANNUAL Adjust Brakes Inspect Brake Magnets 400 hours or annually Change Engine Oil Check Wheel Bolt Torque Check Frame and Trailer Hold Downs Check Hydraulic Motor Coupling C...

Page 53: ...ions 7 Check remote transmitter battery life and change them if needed Refer to section 10 1 in this manual for additional information 8 Check delivery belt for proper tracking Refer to section 10 5 2...

Page 54: ...or 12 Months 1 Inspect brake lining wear check brake cylinder for leaks and inspect brake wiring for damage Refer to OEM manual for procedure 2 Grease the wheel bearings and check the hub for wear Ref...

Page 55: ...e OEM manual that was provided with the seed tender Three decals are also provided showing the correct operation and maintenance for the tarp Attaching these decals is the responsibility of the purcha...

Page 56: ...ctrical circuit Hydraulic valve or motor Ensure hydraulic pump is working properly and hydraulic tank is filled with oil Intermittent function Check receiver antenna for damage and proper connection L...

Page 57: ...Conveyor Left Fault Check for short or open circuit 13 Conveyor Right Fault Check for short or open circuit 14 Slide Gate 1 Open Fault Check for short or open circuit 15 Slide Gate 1 Close Fault Chec...

Page 58: ...he Manufacturer hereunder extends only to the original owner and to the Meridian dealer to whom the materials may have been initially sold This warranty shall not be subject to any assignment or trans...

Page 59: ...59 14 PARTS The following pages contain a list of serviceable parts for both the 275 DX or 375 DX Seed Express units Parts are available from your authorized Dealer Parts Department...

Page 60: ...1 275 DX 375 DX 2012 SEED EXPRESS 80371 14 4 POWER SYSTEM ET 14 T RRET ET 14 T E ET 14 11 OR O EYOR ET S 14 1 OR O EYOR ET S 14 OOSE E ET 14 MPER T ET 14 E W EE ET 14 S MP E TE ET 14 S E TE ET 14 1 E...

Page 61: ...ecal 275 Seed Express 50 4 20082 Decal Meridian 51 2 19175 Decal 375 Seed Express 52 1 19711 Decal Road Transport 53 1 19712 Decal Field Transport 54 1 19118 Pin Zinc Square Snapper 3 8 x 2 1 4 55 1 1...

Page 62: ...62 14 1 LADDER DETAIL DETAIL C C...

Page 63: ...63 14 2 LIGHTS DECALS AND TARP DETAIL 17 17 11 7 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1...

Page 64: ...64 14 3 TURRET DETAIL DETAIL A SCALE 1 16 DETAIL B SCALE 1 16 A...

Page 65: ...65 14 4 POWER SYSTEM DETAIL VALVE MANIFOLD DELUXE MODEL CONTROL BOX DELUXE MODEL TRANSMITTER DELUXE MODEL DETAIL C SCALE 1 5 DETAIL D SCALE 1 10 C...

Page 66: ...66 14 5 SLIDE GATE DETAIL 73 7 7 77 3...

Page 67: ...67 14 6 SAMPLE SLIDE GATE DETAIL 1 1...

Page 68: ...18197 Crank Handle Gooseneck Jack 5 1 25325 Handle Extension Gooseneck Jack 6 24 19116 Bolt Hex 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long Grade 8 7 24 19373 1 2 Lock Washer 8 24 19115 Nut Hex 1 2 13 Grade 8 9 1 14043 375 2...

Page 69: ...8 5 24 19373 1 2 Lock Washer 6 24 19115 Nut Hex 1 2 13 Grade 8 14 1 25851 Bumper Hitch Weldment 15 1 14047 375 275 BH Tongue Wire Harness NS 19 1 18192 Jack Stand A Frame Mount NS 20 1 19298 Coupler...

Page 70: ...der Bolt on Triple Axle 16 2 18151 Amber Clearance Light 17 2 18229 Red Clearance Light 18 8 19779 8 18 x 3 4 Self Drilling Zinc Screw 19 8 19343 Nut Hex 3 8 16 20 8 19349 3 8 Lock Washer 21 4 19119 U...

Page 71: ...71 NOTES...

Page 72: ...72 14 10 CONVEYOR 6 80626 14 10 3 DISCHARGE DETAIL 14 10 T E DETAI L 14 10 1 A DETAIL...

Page 73: ...Plate Bearing Spacer 45 1 18188 Light Work Optional 46 2 21257 00 Latch Over Center 47 2 25483 Weldment Scoop Bracket 48 2 25664 Bushing 0 75 OD x 0 507 ID x 0 5 49 2 19372 Washer Flat 1 2 50 4 19595...

Page 74: ...74 14 10 1 Pan Detail 60 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 0 60 6 0 6 6 0 6 0 6 6 6 6 66 0 0 0...

Page 75: ...75 14 10 2 Tube Detail 2...

Page 76: ...76 14 10 3 Discharge Detail 52 2 25 2 2 52 52 5 2 5 2...

Page 77: ...77 NOTES...

Page 78: ...78 14 11 CONVEYOR 8 80627 14 11 2 TUBE DETAIL 14 11 1 A DETAIL 14 11 DI A E DETAIL...

Page 79: ...pacer Stand Hinge NS 44 5 19126 Nut Hex Flanged 1 4 20 UNC 45 1 25251 Weldment Stand 46 1 19095 Holder Tool 47 2 19093 Bearing Roller 7 8 OD 48 2 19346 Wing Nut 3 8 16 UNC 49 1 25278 Plate Discharge R...

Page 80: ...80 14 11 1 Pan Detail 67 6 6 7 6 6 6 67 7 6 6 7 6 66 7 7 77 7 6 6 6 7 76 7 7 6 7...

Page 81: ...81 14 11 2 Tube Detail 1 1...

Page 82: ...82 14 11 3 Discharge Detail 7 7 7 7...

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