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Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express

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Meridian

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continuously enhances its product offering

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innovation, new materials and manufacturing methods,
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innovation and reinvestment and as a result, the company
maintains a portfolio of patents and intellectual property.
For more information on our patents please see our website:

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Summary of Contents for 405 SLD SEED EXPRESS

Page 1: ...L 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 405...

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: ...tenance 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 Refuelling Safety 2 8 2 15 Hydraulics Safety 2 8 2 16 Transport Safety 2 9 2 17 St...

Page 8: ...2 2 Every 50 Hours or Weekly 4 3 4 2 3 Every 100 Hours or Monthly 4 4 4 2 4 Every 200 Hours or Annually 4 4 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 6 4 3 1 Engine Maintenance 4 6 4 3 2 Hydraulic System 4 7 4 3...

Page 9: ...ing 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 conditi...

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

Page 11: ...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 co...

Page 12: ...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 SAFETY Work SAFELY 2 2 GENERAL SAF...

Page 13: ...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 2...

Page 14: ...egments when placing in unloading con guration Stay away from overhead power lines Electrocution can occur without direct contact Install and secure all guards before starting Use care when climbing o...

Page 15: ...e 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 information Also read the engine operato...

Page 16: ...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 can...

Page 17: ...o not operate engine 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...

Page 18: ...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 wor...

Page 19: ...ion 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 rough terrain and when co...

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

Page 22: ...eyor open and close the slide gates The center mounted conveyor transfers seed from the compartments into a planter or drill Slide gates on the compartments control the flow of seed into the conveyor...

Page 23: ...Set the choke lever on the engine when starting the engine Turn the key switch counterclockwise to turn OFF the engine Gas Engine Read the engine manufacturer s manual for more detailed instructions c...

Page 24: ...eyor tube transport lock Fig 10 Compartment slide gates Compartment Slide Gates Hydraulics are used to open and close the compartment gates Hydraulic Oil Reservoir and Filter The oil reservoir and fil...

Page 25: ...not being filled Compartment Ladder The ladder in located on the right side of the tender Keep the ladder rungs clean to prevent a slipping hazard Tender Trailer The tender is available with a bumper...

Page 26: ...on to check the battery level IMPORTANT Test the Break Away Switch periodically Removing the pin then pull the trailer to feel if the brakes have engaged The cable attached to the Break Away Switch pi...

Page 27: ...e engine d Conveyor Up and Down This switch raises and lowers the conveyor Press the switch UP to raise the conveyor Press the switch DOWN to lower the conveyor e Conveyor Swing Front and Swing Rear T...

Page 28: ...able the display screen k Scroll Press the scroll button to scroll between the various display pages Main Display screen shows weight Weight To Dispense screen shows amount of seed that will be delive...

Page 29: ...rtment 2 Slide Gate 2 3 Press the Auto Reset button on the handset The unit monitors the weight of seed being dispensed As the weight approaches the desired Weight To Dispense the slide gate will begi...

Page 30: ...wer button 1 to turn remote transmitter ON Press and hold the button to turn it OFF To save battery life the remote transmitter will automatically turn off when it is idle no functions are used for a...

Page 31: ...this button Note If the engine has not been started recently set the choke to ON i AUTO RESET Pressing the AUTO RESET button on the handset will dispense the Weight To Dispense out the selected gate T...

Page 32: ...turns the remote transmitter ON and displays the message Meridian Mega Remote If the NO LIN transmitter is panel on the key switch is The remote tr the seed in th also displays in a percenta When the...

Page 33: ...ys the battery life of the two AA batteries in a percentage of remaining life When the POWER button is pressed and held the message Transmitter is turning OFF will be displayed 31 1 Weight Displayed i...

Page 34: ...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 50 miles Refer to Section 6 2 Bolt Torque 3...

Page 35: ...d 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 entan...

Page 36: ...ight on the hitch CRUSHING HAZARD Ensure that all bystanders especially small children are clear of work area Ensure there is enough room and clearance to safely back up to the machine IMPORTANT Conve...

Page 37: ...rovide slack for turning 3 7 2 Gooseneck Hitch Trailer CRUSHING HAZARD The adjustable height tube in Figure 25 is very heavy and can cause severe injury if it falls free Once the lock bolt is loosened...

Page 38: ...ition the trailer s coupler directly over the ball in the bed of the tow vehicle 8 Lower the gooseneck trailer into position and latch the clamp 9 Attach the safety chains 10 Connect the trailer light...

Page 39: ...back in the holder and reinsert the pin 2 Extend the crank handle assembly to a comfortable operating position 3 Roll the tarp to the fully opened position 4 Place the crank back in the holder and rei...

Page 40: ...ure the sample slide gate are closed 3 Open the roll tarp 4 Fill the front seed compartment first to maintain a positive tongue weight Note A sample slide gate is in each compartment to retrieve sampl...

Page 41: ...own The alig Thi con loc rec tog out 9 Fig 34 Unlatch the conveyor arm Fig 35 Protective cover Fig 36 Remote control handset Fig 37 Raise conveyor slightly 3 10 SELF FILL LOADING Using the self fillin...

Page 42: ...utward slightly and rotate it 90 counterclockwise 7 Using the remote control unit or the control panel slightly raise the conveyor from the transport position MMG 00322b 8 Using the remote control uni...

Page 43: ...guide handle 10 Once the tubes are locked together rotate hopper guide handle 90 See illustration for the correct position 11 Use the toggle switch on the handle to operate the actuator that opens an...

Page 44: ...ition Fig 47 Rotate conveyor tube 15 If desired release the stand lock pin and rotate the stand downward Engage the lock pin when the stand is fully extended 16 Raise the hopper by pushing the handleb...

Page 45: ...the handle has reached the end of the rail CAUTION To prevent personal injury do not use the conveyor if the guard has been removed CAUTION Always load compartment 1 first to maintain a positive tongu...

Page 46: ...the storage position by first rotating the conveyor arm to align the triangular indicator on the conveyor pivot plate with the alignment plate on the frame as shown 23 Press and hold the toggle switch...

Page 47: ...ontrol panel key switch to ON 4 Start the engine a Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position b To start a cold engine move the choke lever to the CLOSED position c Turn the key switch to the START...

Page 48: ...cessary remove the protective cover from the hopper MMG 00372 4 Turn the key switch on the control panel to the ON position 5 Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position 6 To start a cold engine move...

Page 49: ...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 and remove the ignition key 3 L...

Page 50: ...r 6 Thoroughly wash the tender to remove all dirt mud debris and residue Wash around the tender and inside the compartments Clean inside the conveyor tube and belt 7 Lubricate all grease fittings and...

Page 51: ...xhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Place stands or blocks under frame before working beneath the unit When maintenance is complete before resuming work install and secure all guards Keep safety decal...

Page 52: ...se 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 Use a...

Page 53: ...gine 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 or Daily 1 Check engine oil level...

Page 54: ...e shaft coupling and spider 28 Check that battery retains maximum charge 29 Inspect brake lining wear Check brake cylinder for leaks Inspect brake wiring for damage 30 Repack the wheel bearings Check...

Page 55: ...gear Bearings in bottom of coveyor Front of conveyor arm Bearing in top of conveyor Each end of lift cylinder Side and top of turning gear Bearings in bottom of coveyor Front of conveyor arm Bearing...

Page 56: ...circuit breaker The green indicator inside the circuit protector will pop out to show that the circuit protector has switched off If this occurs determine the cause of the problem and correct it befor...

Page 57: ...mechanism that will allow you to move the hydraulic components on the tender Fig 71 Hydraulic oil reservoir and filter 10 2 2 Hydraulic Manual Override The hydraulic manifold is equipted with a manua...

Page 58: ...stment IMPORTANT The drive drum at the bottom of the conveyor must be square drive shaft must be equal distance from end of unit for the belt to track properly Note If belt is not tracking correctly i...

Page 59: ...ther 5 If the old belt cannot be used a Remove the delivery spout a Remove the galvanized belt guards b Thread the new belt through the tube c Connect the two ends of the belt lacing 6 Thread the cabl...

Page 60: ...ven 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 pin...

Page 61: ...old batteries properly Battery Replacement 1 Remove the two Phillips head screws from the cover on the back of the unit 2 Replace the batteries making sure they are correctly positioned 4 3 9 Remote...

Page 62: ...vated Table 1 Control Panel Display Error Codes ERROR CODE CAUSE SOLUTION 1 RF Communication Transmitter is OFF Transmitter went into sleep mode Interference in RF communication link 2 Wrong ID Transm...

Page 63: ...Engine Start Output C Engine Stop Output D Conveyor Lift Output Red E Conveyor Lower Output Blue F NC G NC H Power J NC K NC L Conveyor Left Output White M Conveyor Right Output Green N Ground O Slid...

Page 64: ...ages First stage 20 to 25 foot pounds Second stage 50 to 60 foot pounds Third stage 90 to 120 foot pounds 2 Tighten the wheel nuts in a clockwise cross axle alternating pattern Also check conveyor tub...

Page 65: ...ck Belt Tension and Alignment Inspect Rollers and Bearings Check RC Handset Battery Life 50 Hours or Weekly Clean Replace Engine Air Filter Check Tire Pressure Clean Remote Control Handset Inspect Hyd...

Page 66: ...rder 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 in...

Page 67: ...urn ignition key switch on Battery dead Recharge or replace battery Engine problem Refer to engine manual Conveyor will not start Not rotating Start engine and increase speed above 1400 RPM Drive pull...

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Page 69: ...22 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4 1 OVERALL SEED TENDER SPECIFICATIONS TRIPLE AXLE With Axle Without Axle Package Package A Overall Length 30 0 7 16 B Overall Width 8 4 1 2 C Overall Height 13 4 3 4 D Main Body...

Page 70: ...ach at Minimum Unload 18 Table 4 Tandem Axle Specifications With Axle Pkg Without Axle Pkg A Overall Length 30 7 16 B Overall Width 8 4 1 2 8 C Overall Height 13 10 12 5 16 D Main Body Length 15 1 8 E...

Page 71: ...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 1...

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Page 73: ...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 74: ...800 437 2334 www meridianmfg com tenders meridianmfg com 2021 Meridian Manufacturing Inc Registered Trademarks Used Under License Printed in USA 08 2021 Part No 10448 REV1...

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