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Model 8720 / 8865 

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10.2. 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. 

10.3. 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. 

10.4. 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. 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 8720 Operators

Page 1: ...N EXPELLER SUPER SPREADER MODEL 8720 MODEL 8865 PATENTED U S PATENT NUMBER 5 368 236 5 501 404 DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD MANUFACTURED BY Meyer Mfg Corp 67...

Page 2: ...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 A...

Page 3: ...aluable information that MUST be passed on to the customer at the time the unit is delivered Check off each item as you explain it to the customer Explain to the customer that pre delivery check list...

Page 4: ...les meyermfg com Website www meyermfg com 4 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation 674 W Business Cty Rd A Dorchester WI 54425 Phone 1 800 325 9103 Fax 715 654 5513 sales meyermfg com Website www meyermfg co...

Page 5: ...2 Public Roadway Travel 14 5 7 2 1 Truck Mounted Spreader Lights 15 5 7 3 Minimum Tractor Weight 15 5 7 4 Safety Chain 15 5 7 5 Optional Brake Package 15 6 OPERATION 16 6 1 Loading 16 6 1 1 Overloadin...

Page 6: ...Third Auger Drive 50 Body Shields Augers 8720 Spreader 52 Body Shields Augers 8865 Spreader 56 Rear Gate Shields 62 Rear Gate Shields 64 Spinners Gearboxes 66 Spinner Gear Reducer Left Hand 1 1 19 01...

Page 7: ...ge for either parts or labor during the first 1 year from purchase date to the original retail customer B In addition to the above basic warranty Meyer Mfg Corp will repair or replace F O B Dorchester...

Page 8: ...reader before starting it Do not operate until all shields covers and guards are in place Make certain everyone is clear of the spreader before applying power Keep hands feet and clothing away from mo...

Page 9: ...erious injury or death WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed CA...

Page 10: ...FETY SIGN E PART NO 46 0001 4 SAFETY SIGN F PART NO 46 3600 2 SAFETY SIGN H PART NO 46 9500 4 SAFETY SIGN G PART NO 46 0001 13 SAFETY SIGN K PART NO 46 0001 35 SAFETY SIGN J PART NO 46 0004 2 SAFETY S...

Page 11: ...nnect the PTO disconnect and relieve pressure of the hydraulics turn off the tractor and set the brakes Throughout this manual when directed to shutoff and lockout power be familiar with the previousl...

Page 12: ...e 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 immedi...

Page 13: ...ion Manual for additional PTO details Call Meyer Manufacturing Corporation at 1 800 325 9103 for a replacement manual See your ADMA Safety Manual for further safety situations and precautions that you...

Page 14: ...ILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH See Lubrication and Adjustment sections for further detail Before loading spreader slowly engage the tractor PTO and operate machine at idl...

Page 15: ...D SEPARATE A SUGGESTED ATTACHMENT IS ILLUSTRATED ON FIGURE 4 The chain must be of adequate size to hold the weight of the loaded spreader See table on page 17 See your ag cart or wagon owner operator...

Page 16: ...d 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 moistur...

Page 17: ...will vary for each specific condition The factors that contribute most to differing patterns will be moisture content and the amount and length of bedding material For most typical conditions the spr...

Page 18: ...910 0100 140B35 Shear Sprocket Assembly Complete 6 2 2 FREEZING WEATHER OPERATION Allow spreader to completely empty last of manure contents shutoff and lockout power and allow all movement to stop be...

Page 19: ...er nylon rollers up to the rollers of the roller chain forming grooves These grooves will serve as a guide when the roller chain loosens due to normal use From this point on after tightening the idler...

Page 20: ...nylon roller The compression spring should be compressed to 4 5 in length See Figure 9 To increase tension on the automatic tightener tighten the adjuster bolt located at the right side of the spreade...

Page 21: ...r tooth wear bent over or even breakage 7 3 SHEAR ARM MATERIAL GUIDE Adjustment for the 1 8 3 8 clearance of each material guide to spinner tooth is made by loosening the jam nut on the linkage arm an...

Page 22: ...the spreader Over greasing is not possible 10 15 pumps minimum IMPORTANT Check regularly for any observable lubricant leakage of the 3 gearboxes at the rear of the spreader See L12 L14 under Monthly L...

Page 23: ...EP Lithium Base Gear Grease Clean and repack the wheel hubs with axle grease annually Grease hub through zerk in hub monthly Hub from factory has bearings packed but hub is not fully loaded with greas...

Page 24: ...IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH The automatic chain oiler attachment gives a squirt of clean oil to all roller chains every time that the spreaders rear gate hydraulic cylinder is activated In thi...

Page 25: ...oiler pump is set at the factory to deliver the maximum amount of oil per cycle If less oil is desired loosen the jam nut on the bottom of the pump and screw in the adjusting shaft 1 4 or approximate...

Page 26: ...f the spreader and the inside of the box particularly getting the flow control rear gate mechanism clean The wash water can be drained into your manure storage pit or if the gate is left closed the wa...

Page 27: ...Review the repair so that a plan can be put together and the proper equipment can be used to repair this implement safely and correctly Personal safety equipment may include items such as safety glas...

Page 28: ...ed 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 10 4 HYDRAULICS WARNING HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER...

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Page 30: ...Model 8720 8865 30 1000 RPM PTO DRIVE SHAFT LEMON PROFILE 918 0208 STANDARD 8720 OPTIONAL 8865...

Page 31: ...Rib 18 918 0208 2 7 Safety Chain KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION 19 918 0208 2 8 Safety Sign Decal Outer In Item 13 20 918 0208 1 10 Safety Sign Decal Inner In Item 8 21 918 0208 2 9 Screw In Item 15 16 17 2...

Page 32: ...Model 8720 8865 32 1000 RPM PTO DRIVE SHAFT STAR PROFILE 918 0308 918 0408 STANDARD 8720 OPTIONAL 8865...

Page 33: ...N SI088720 8865425 918 0408 1 3 8 21 Spline 1000 RPM PTO SN SI088720 8865426 Later 1 918 0208 1 1 Yoke 1 3 8 21 Splined Assy 2 918 0208 1 2 Grease Zerk in Item 3 9 3 918 0208 1 3 Double Yoke 4 918 030...

Page 34: ...Model 8720 8865 34 1000 RPM PTO DRIVE SHAFT LEMON PROFILE 918 0210 OPTIONAL 8720 STANDARD 8865...

Page 35: ...Rib 18 918 0208 2 7 Safety Chain 19 918 0208 2 8 Safety Sign Decal Outer In Item 13 KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION 20 918 0208 1 10 Safety Sign Decal Inner In Item 8 21 918 0208 2 9 Screw In Item 15 16 17 22...

Page 36: ...Model 8720 8865 36 1000 RPM PTO DRIVE SHAFT STAR PROFILE 918 0310 918 0410 OPTIONAL 8720 STANDARD 8865...

Page 37: ...26 Later See Page 38 12 918 0208 2 4 Bearing Ring SC25 13 918 0308 2 3 Outer Shield Tube OVL 14 918 0308 2 4 Inner Shield Tube Round 15 918 0308 1 3 CV Cone and Bearing Assembly 16 918 0308 1 4 Shield...

Page 38: ...pring Pack 4 918 0208 2 3 5 Washer 5 918 0208 2 3 6 Retaining Ring 6 918 0208 2 3 7 Sealing Ring 7 918 0208 2 3 1 Clamp Cone Locking Pin SN SI078720 8865288 Through SN SI088720 8865425 1 3 8 6 Spline...

Page 39: ...Model 8720 8865 39 This Page Intentionally Blank...

Page 40: ...Model 8720 8865 40 FIRST REDUCTION SPINNER DRIVE...

Page 41: ...r 17 910 0089 80B20 1 1 2 Bore Solid Sprocket 715 RPM Prior to SN SI088720 8865426 910 0120 80B20 1 3 4 Bore Solid Sprocket 715 RPM SN SI088720 8865426 Later 18 925 3601 Front Bearing Plate 19 923 375...

Page 42: ...Model 8720 8865 42 FIRST REDUCTION SPINNER DRIVE CONTINUED...

Page 43: ...PM SN SI088720 8865426 Later 27A 831 5013 1 5 Split Sprocket 1 2 x 1 1 2 Allen Head Grade 8 Bolt 28 808 1 5 2 25 10 9 Machine Bushings 6 For Split Sprocket Prior to SN SI088720 8865426 808 1 75 2 5 10...

Page 44: ...Model 8720 8865 44 SECOND REDUCTION DRIVE...

Page 45: ...ghtener Arm 1 7 851 7510 3Z 3 4 10 x 3 Machine Bolt Zinc 1 8 933 3642 Grease Line 2nd Reduction Rear Bearing 60 1 9 914 3811 2 1 2 Bearing 4 Bolt 1 10 910 3755 Reduction Sprocket Weldment Nonshear 1 1...

Page 46: ...Model 8720 8865 46 THIRD REDUCTION DRIVE...

Page 47: ...1 914 3823 3 Bearing Assembly SN SI108720 8865347 Later 1 5 925 3783 Tightener Bolt Assembly 1 6 925 3782 120 Chain Tightener Linkage 1 7 29 0009 Tightener Spring 1 8 925 3841 1 Retaining Washer 1 9...

Page 48: ...Model 8720 8865 48 FINAL REDUCTION RH AUGER DRIVE...

Page 49: ...8 Long 1 7 925 3766 Front Bushing Holder Assembly W Nylon 1 8 933 3626 Grease Line Right Auger Bushing Holder 1 9 925 3781 Right Auger Chain Tightener Linkage 1 10 29 0009 Tightener Spring 1 11 925 38...

Page 50: ...Model 8720 8865 50 FINAL REDUCTION LH AUGER THIRD AUGER DRIVE...

Page 51: ...00 1 Shear Hub Plate Welded Assembly Only 1 910 0100 2 Shear Hub Washer Only 1 13A 831 5618 1 50 SL 9 16 18 x 1 1 2 Allen Head Cap Screw Grade 8 Standard Protection AR 831 6318 1 5 5 8 18 x 1 1 2 Alle...

Page 52: ...Model 8720 Model 8720 8865 8865 BODY SHIELDS AUGE BODY SHIELDS AUGE 52 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 8720 SPREADER 8720 SPREADER 8720 SPREADER...

Page 53: ...926 3701 2 1 Rear Splined Sleeve W Cap Washer 1 926 3750 3 Front Seal Collar 1 926 3770 2 Flighting Gusset 2 926 3770 1 3 8 Left Hand Sectional Flighting AR 926 3770 5 Left Auger Knife 1 12 32 0027 1...

Page 54: ...Model 8720 Model 8720 8865 8865 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS BODY SHIELDS AUGERS BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 54 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 8720 SPREADER 8720 SPREADER CONTINUED CONTINUED...

Page 55: ...uck Mount Pull Type SN SI148720233 Later 1 45 901 8720 Main Body 1 46 933 3632 Grease Line 3rd Auger Rear Bearing 36 1 47 929 3801 Hydraulic Hose Holder Spring 1 48 823 25 5Z 1 4 x 5 Hair Pin 4 49 933...

Page 56: ...Model 8720 Model 8720 8865 8865 BODY SHIELDS AUGE BODY SHIELDS AUGE BODY SHIELDS AUGE 56 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 8865 SPREADER 8865 SPREADER 8865 SPREADER...

Page 57: ...ing 2 11 926 3773 Left Auger Assembly 1 926 3701 2 Front Splined Sleeve 1 926 3701 2 1 Rear Splined Sleeve W Cap Washer 1 926 3750 3 Front Seal Collar 1 926 3770 2 Flighting Gusset 2 926 3770 1 3 8 Le...

Page 58: ...Model 8720 Model 8720 8865 8865 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS BODY SHIELDS AUGERS BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 58 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 8865 SPREADER 8865 SPREADER CONTINUED CONTINUED CONTINUED...

Page 59: ...Hydraulic Pipe 2 39 955 3605 3 8 x 90 Black Elbow 2 40 955 3756 3 8 x 24 Hydraulic Pipe 2 41 955 3825 3 8 x 56 Hydraulic Hose 2 42 924 3762 R Lower Auger Sprocket Shield Assembly 1 43 924 3763 L Lowe...

Page 60: ...Model 8720 Model 8720 8865 8865 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS BODY SHIELDS AUGERS BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 60 BODY SHIELDS AUGERS 8865 SPREADER 8865 SPREADER CONTINUED CONTINUED...

Page 61: ...ESCRIPTION QTY 68 933 3704 Front Auger Washer 1 69 881 5013 1 5Z 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 Gr 8 Prior to SN SI088865560 1 881 7510 1 5 3 4 10 x 1 1 2 Gr 8 SN SI088865560 Later 1 70 925 3776 1 Front Cover Support...

Page 62: ...Model 8720 8865 62 REAR GATE SHIELDS...

Page 63: ...3751 Rear Shield Left Cap 1 15 924 3750 Rear Main Cover Assembly 1 16 33 1002 Slow Moving Vehicle Bracket 1 17 924 3760 Rear Shield Lower Mount Plate Assembly 1 18 32 0027 2 Rubber T Latch With Mounti...

Page 64: ...Model 8720 8865 64 REAR GATE SHIELDS CONTINUED...

Page 65: ...Guide 1 44 925 13803 Material Guide Linkage Arm 2 45 929 0003 Extension Spring 2 46 925 3768 1 3 DT Frame Pivot Block 2 47 955 0011 ASSY Cylinder w Bracket Pipe 1 48 901 3751 40 Rear Spinner Deflector...

Page 66: ...Model 8720 8865 66 SPINNERS GEARBOXES...

Page 67: ...earbox 1 851 5013 1 75Z 1 2 x 1 3 4 Hex Bolt 4 822 0050 Z Split Lock Washer 4 12 19 0036 Corner Gearbox 1000 RPM Standard 1 19 0035 Optional 540 RPM Corner Gearbox 1 13 808 1 75 2 5 14 1 3 4 x 2 1 2 x...

Page 68: ...Model 8720 8865 68 SPINNERS GEARBOXES CONTINUED...

Page 69: ...odel 8720 8865 69 SPINNERS GEARBOXES CONTINUED KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 33 18 0119 1 1 1 Leaf Spring 2 34 18 0119 1 1 3 Thrust Ring 1 35 18 0119 1 1 6 Retaining Ring 1 36 918 0208 1 2 Grease Zerk 1...

Page 70: ...haft Gear 4 19 0129 1 Assembly Cross Shaft Gear 5 19 0029 5 Bearing Cone 6 19 0029 6 Bearing Cup 7 19 0029 7 Bearing Cone 8 19 0029 8 Bearing Cup 9 19 0029 9 Seal 1 3 4 10 19 0029 10 End Plug Rubber C...

Page 71: ...ssembly Pinion Shaft Gear 4 19 0130 1 Assembly Cross Shaft Gear 5 19 0029 5 Bearing Cone 6 19 0029 6 Bearing Cup 7 19 0029 7 Bearing Cone 8 19 0029 8 Bearing Cup 9 19 0029 9 Seal 1 3 4 10 19 0029 16 B...

Page 72: ...haft Gear 5 19 0029 5 19 0029 5 Bearing Cone 6 19 0029 6 19 0029 6 Bearing Cup 7 19 0029 7 19 0029 7 Bearing Cone 8 19 0029 8 19 0029 8 Bearing Cup 9 19 0029 9 19 0029 9 Seal 1 3 4 10 19 0029 10 19 00...

Page 73: ...ly w Races Studs 1 14 75 0208 13 Hub Cap Bolt 4 15 75 0208 14 Hub Cap Gasket 1 16 901 8720 11 1 LH Tandem Wing Assembly Less Hubs 1 16A 75 0111 3 1 2 x 23 Straight Spindle Prior to SN SI138720277 4 75...

Page 74: ...Model 8720 8865 74 AXLE WHEELS HI FLOAT PACKAGE STANDARD 8865 OPTIONAL 8720...

Page 75: ...g Nut Flanged 10 12 75 0208 12 3 4 16 Grade 8 Stud Bolt 10 13 75 0213 1 Hub Only w Races Studs 1 14 75 0213 8 Hub Cap Bolt 4 15 75 0213 11 Hub Cap Gasket 1 16 901 3771 LH Tandem Wing Assembly Less Hub...

Page 76: ...Model 8720 Model 8720 8865 8865 HIGHWAY 76 HIGHWAY LIGHTS LIGHTS...

Page 77: ...01 5 1156 Single Filament Bulb 2 11B 56 0001 4 1157 Dual Filament Bulb 2 12 56 0001 2 Red Lens Fit Inside Housing Prior to SN SI098720 8865387 2 4 56 0030 2 Red Lens Fit Over Housing SN SI098720 88653...

Page 78: ...0098 60B18 80B24 Sprocket W Bolt Circle 1 10 918 0223 1 Cutout Clutch Assembly 1 11 925 8005 1 Cover Plate 1 12 925 8005 2 Gearbox Frame Plate Welded Assembly 1 13 925 8005 3 Left Mount Plate Welded...

Page 79: ...w Bearings Cups Seal Retaining Ring Assembly 4 619 0010 4 Cross Shaft gear Assembly 1 35 1 5 19 0029 7 Bearing Cone 1 3 4 6 19 0029 8 Bearing Cup 7 19 0029 16 Bearing Cone 8 19 0029 9 Seal 1 3 4 9 19...

Page 80: ...nion Shaft Gear Assembly 1 35 1 4 619 0010 4 Cross Shaft gear Assembly 1 35 1 5 19 0029 7 Bearing Cone 1 3 4 6 19 0029 8 Bearing Cup 7 19 0029 5 Bearing Cone 8 19 0029 6 Bearing Cup 9 19 0029 9 Seal 1...

Page 81: ...Model 8720 8865 81 This Page Intentionally Blank...

Page 82: ...Model 8720 8865 82 OIL KIT See Page 24 for Oil Type and Oil Instructions...

Page 83: ...ble End Cap 14 952 0001 1 32 1 8 Hex Head Pipe Plug 15 952 0001 1 18 Reservoir Two Quart Tank 16 952 0001 1 35 Reservoir Cap Only 17 952 0001 1 19 Hydraulic Hose Assembly Meyer Mfg 18 952 0001 1 20 Tu...

Page 84: ...preader Truck Fender End Support Welded Assembly 2 901 3878 Fender Weldment 3 9925 003 RH Front LH Rear RH Fender Flare 4 9925 003 LH Front RH Rear LH Fender Flare 5 25 8212 Rear Mud Flap Attaching St...

Page 85: ...ve build up at seal areas Gear damage High speed full load start up Worn out gears Slow start up fill with oil Replace gears MATERIAL GUIDES Dirty build up Too slow spinner RPM s Operate spreader at r...

Page 86: ...g on hub Install remaining wheel nuts Torque to 50 ft lbs Then re torque to full torque value Re torque wheel nuts after 50 100 miles Check wheel nut torque every 10 000 miles and re torque as necessa...

Page 87: ...Total Weight 13 720 9 400 18 020 10 700 Maximum Load Net Lbs 35 200 35 200 38 000 38 000 Lower Auger Diameter 23 23 23 23 Lower Auger Flighting Thickness 3 8 Sectional 3 8 Sectional 3 8 Sectional 3 8...

Page 88: ...ard Standard Tractor Requirement PTO HP Min 130 HP Tractor 160 HP Tractor OPTIONS 1000 RPM 1 3 8 21 Spline Standard Optional 1000 RPM 1 3 4 20 Spline Optional Standard Hydraulic Lid Optional Optional...

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Page 91: ...el 8720 8865 91 MEYER INDUSTRIAL SPREADER MAINTENANCE RECORD Model No ____________________ Serial No ____________________ Delivery Date ____________________ DATE SERVICE PERFORMED DATE SERVICE PERFORM...

Page 92: ...Meyer Manufacturing Corporation 674 W Business Cty Rd A Dorchester WI 54425 Phone 1 800 325 9103 Fax 715 654 5513 Email sales meyermfg com Website www meyermfg com...

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