Meyer 8720 Operators, Operator And Parts Manual

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Model 8720 / 8865 -12-
5.3. PRODUCT INSPECTION
WARNING
: INSPECT REGULARLY THAT ALL CONNECTIONS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND
SECURE BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
5.3.1. WHEELS AND TIRES
See page 86 for Wheel Torque and Tire Inflation Charts.
Check for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure that all bolts are tightened. Securely retighten
after a few hours of operation, as bolts can loosen up on new machinery. Check wheel lug nuts upon delivery
and periodically thereafter. Check the tires and inflate to the recommended pressure. See wheel torque and
tire inflation charts on page 86.
5.3.2. AXLE, O-BEAMS, SPINDLES AND HITCH
DANGER
: INSPECT THE AXLES, O-BEAMS, SPINDLES, TIRES, HITCHES, SAFETY
SHIELDING, SAFETY SIGNS AND SAFETY LIGHTING REGULARLY. THESE PARTS OF YOUR
IMPLEMENT, IF NOT WATCHED CLOSELY, COULD POSE POTENTIAL INJURY INCLUDING DEATH.
IF AN ITEM IS FOUND IN NEED OF REPAIR, TAG THIS UNIT AS INOPERABLE AND HAVE QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL REPAIR IMMEDIATELY.
The entire axle, o-beam, spindle and hitch should be visually inspected for cracks regularly. Any cracks
found will indicate immediate repair or replacement is necessary.
Some parts will wear due to use. It is highly recommended to replace critical safety items such as a hitch
that has worn through the "Wear Plate" or is less than three quarters of its original thickness.
5.3.3. CRACKS
The entire axle, o-beam, spindle and hitch should be visually inspected for cracks regularly. Any cracks
found will indicate immediate repair or replacement is necessary.
5.3.4. WORN COMPONENTS
Some parts will wear due to use. It is highly recommended to replace critical safety items such as a hitch
that has worn through the "Wear Plate" or is less than three quarters of its original thickness.
5.3.5. HYDRAULICS
WARNING
: HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER PRESSURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT
FORCE TO CAUSE INJURY. KEEP ALL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS IN GOOD SERVICEABLE
CONDITION. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Whenever working on any part of the hydraulics, safely relieve hydraulic pressure before starting.
5.4. HITCHING TO TRACTOR
Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the tractor when backing up to the spreader.
Fasten the spreader hitch to the tractor drawbar with a hitch pin that cannot bounce out. Use a 1-5/16” to 1-3/8”
diameter hitch pin.
Remove the weight from the jack (jack is not to be used when spreader is loaded). Remove the jack from
mount tube and move to the transport storage tube on the front of the spreader drive enclosure. Store in a
horizontal position.
Before operation and after hitching the tractor to the spreader, connect the PTO drive shaft to the tractor. Slide
the spring loaded locking collar onto the PTO yoke rearward, and then slide the yoke onto the tractor PTO shaft.