Meridian SEED EXPRESS 240 RT, Operator'S Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on your choice of a Meridian
Manufacturing Group 240RT or 375RT 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
optimumefficiency.
The Bulk Seed Tender system is designed to
handle any kind of bulk seed, quickly transport
it, and then transfer it into planters and drills, as
required. This unit is designed to not only off-load
bulk seed into the planting equipment, but it can
also load itself from a bulk seed storage container
or truck.
Safe,efficient,andtrouble‑freeoperationof
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 both the 240RT or 375RT
models manufactured by Meridian Manufacturing
Group, Inc. The differences are explained where
appropriate. 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 qualified and must
not operate the machine.
In addition to the design and configuration
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.
Theinformation,specifications,andillustrations
in this manual are those in effect at the time
of printing. We reserve the right to change
specificationsordesignatanytimewithoutnotice.