Meyer 8720 Operators, Operator And Parts Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Meyer
farm equipment product. Undoubtedly you have
given much consideration to your purchase and
we’re proud that you have selected Meyer. Pride in
craftsmanship, engineering and customer service
has made Meyer products the finest in the farm
equipment industry today.
There is no substitute for quality. That is why
thousands of people like you have purchased
Meyer farm equipment. They felt it was the best
equipment to serve their farming needs, now and in
years to come. We ask that you follow our policy of
“safety first,” and we strongly suggest that you read
through the owner’s manual before operating your
Meyer farm equipment.
Meyer Manufacturing Corporation wants to thank
you for not compromising quality. We are
determined to offer excellence in customer service
as well as provide you with the very best value for
your dollar.
REMEMBER:
FARM EQUIPMENT BUYERS
TRUST THE NAME MEYER!
Sincerely,
All Employees of
MEYER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL means
ATTENTION! BE CAREFUL! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! It stresses an attitude of HEADS UP
FOR SAFETY. When you see this symbol, be alert
to the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY and
carefully read the message that follows.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT
ALL COVERS, SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN
PLACE. KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. SOME COVERS
AND GUARDS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR
ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY IN THIS
MANUAL. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Meyer Mfg. Corp. reserves the right to make
improvements
in design, or changes in
specifications at any time, without incurring any
obligation to owners of units previously sold.
This supersedes all previous published instructions.
IMPORTANT:
At the front of this manual is an “Owner’s
Registration Form”. Be sure your dealer has
completed this form and promptly forwarded a copy
to Meyer Mfg. to validate the manufacturer’s
warranty. The product model and serial number are
recorded on this form and below for proper
identification of your Meyer Industrial Spreader by
your dealer and the manufacturer when ordering
repair parts.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
At the back of this manual is the repair parts section.
All replacement parts are to be obtained from or
ordered through your Meyer dealership. When
ordering repair parts, refer to the parts section and
give complete information including quantity, correct
part number, detailed description and even Model
No. and Serial No. of the Meyer Industrial Spreader
which needs repair parts.
1.1. HOW TO READ YOUR
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number plate is found on the upper left
front corner of the spreader tank or stamped in the
left front frame channel.
Example: SI128720253
Model Type / Model Year / Model / Sequence of Build
SI 12 8720 253
You are urged to study this manual and follow the
instructions carefully. Your efforts will be repaid in
better operation and service as well as a savings in
time and repair expenses. Failure to read this
manual and understand the machine could lead to
serious injury. If you do not understand instructions
in this manual, contact either your dealer or Meyer
Manufacturing Corp. at Dorchester, WI 54425.
NOTE: All references to right hand (RH), left hand
(LH), front and rear apply to the product as viewed
from the rear of the spreader.