Meyer 8720 Operators, Operator And Parts Manual

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Model 8720 / 8865 -16-
6. OPERATION
WARNING
: SHUTOFF AND LOCKOUT POWER BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR
SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
6.1. LOADING
CAUTION
: DO NOT USE JACK EXCEPT WHEN SPREADER IS EMPTY. JACK WILL NOT
SUPPORT ADDED WEIGHT. UNBALANCED WEIGHT MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED “TIP UP” OF
SPREADER.
IMPORTANT: OVERLOADING MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF AXLES, TIRES, STRUCTURAL MEMBERS,
HITCHES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, ETC. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM NET LOAD.
IMPORTANT: THIS MACHINE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A BALE GRINDER, HAY CHOPPER OR
BEDDING MACHINE. LONG HAY OR STRAW MUST CONTAIN MANURE IN ORDER TO BE SPREAD.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVETRAIN AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTICE: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO AUGERS, SPINNERS, AND DRIVE LINES, FOREIGN OBJECTS
(STONES, CONCRETE, TIMBER, METAL OR LARGE FROZEN CHUNKS OF MANURE) SHOULD NEVER
BE LOADED INTO THE SPREADER.
Before loading, especially in freezing weather, make sure the augers and spinners are free to rotate and the
flow control rear gate moves freely up and down.
Check and be sure that the flow control rear gate is completely closed before loading.
When the spreader is parked for loading, shift the tractor to neutral or park and set the brakes. The moisture
content of the manure will determine how full the spreader can be loaded so that no manure spills out.
You will probably be able to load solid manure at least level with the top of the box while semi-liquid and liquid
manure will have to be less than full in the spreader box. It is unlawful to allow manure to splash or leak onto
public roads.
A liquid manure kit is available for installation around the top of the box on your spreader which will aid in the
containment of liquids.
6.1.1. OVERLOADING
MATERIAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT
PER SAE D384.2
MATERIAL LBS / CU. FT.
LIME SLUDGE 110-115 LBS.
DRY FEEDLOT MANURE 63-65 LBS.
CHICKEN LITTER
63-65 LBS.
CAKE SLUDGE 62-65 LBS.
SEMI-SOLID MANURE 58-60 LBS.
PEN PACKED MANURE 30-35 LBS.
LIQUID MANURE 63-65 LBS.
NOTE: Overloading can have detrimental effects on the integrity of the spreader and its safe use. Some
materials such as lime sludge may not be able to be filled to struck level. Overloading will void warranty and
increase risk to the operator's safety. Always be aware of your Gross Weight.