Meridian Seed Express 1050, Operator'S Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on your choice of a Meridian
Manufacturing Group, Inc. 840/1050/1260 Seed
Express Bulk Seed Tender to complement your seed
delivery system in your farming operation. This
equipment has been designed and manufactured
to meet the exacting standards for such equipment
in the agricultural industry and will keep your seed
delivery system at optimum effi ciency. The 840
model has four seed compartments, the 1050 has
fi ve, and the 1260 has six.
The Bulk Seed Tender system is designed to
handle any kind of bulk seed, quickly transport
it, and then off-load the seed either through the
conveyor tube to the desired location or into an
in-ground pit using just the underbin conveyor.
These units are not intended to be used off-road or
in a cultivated fi eld.
Safe, effi cient, and trouble-free operation of
your Bulk Seed Tender requires that you and
anyone else who will be operating or maintaining
the machine, read and understand the Safety,
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
information contained within this Operator’s
Manual.
This manual covers the Seed Express 840/1050/1260
models manufactured by Meridian Manufacturing
Group, Inc. Use the Table of Contents and Index as a
guide to locate required information.
1.2 OPERATOR ORIENTATION
The 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 the owner or operator
to read this manual and to train all other
operators before they start working with the
machine. Follow all safety instructions exactly.
Safety is everyone’s business. By following
recommended procedures, a safe working
environment is provided for the operator,
bystanders, and the area around the work site.
Untrained operators are not qualifi ed and must
not operate the machine.
In addition to the design and confi guration
of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of equipment. It
is the responsibility of the owner or operator
to read this manual and to train all operators
before they start working with the machine.
Follow all safety instructions as laid out in this
manual.
Keep this manual handy for easy reference and
to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your
Meridian Manufacturing Group, Inc. dealer if you
need assistance, information, or additional copies
of the manuals.
The information, specifi cations, and illustrations
in this manual are those in effect at the time
of printing. We reserve the right to change
specifi cations or design at any time without notice.