Meyer V-FORCE 7400 Series, Operator And Parts Manual, Page: 13 / 88

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PRE-OPERATION
WARNING: BEFORE OPERATING, READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY. PAY PARTICULAR
ATTENTION TO THE “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” AND “SAFETY FIRST” PAGES. READ ALL SAFETY
MESSAGES HIGHLIGHTED BY “SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS” THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
This spreader can be purchased as either 540 RPM or
1000 RPM Model. Do not operate 540 RPM
implements at 1000 RPM or 1000 RPM implements at
540 RPM. No PTO adapter may be used to alter
speed or geometry. The hitch of the spreader is
designed for a standard tractor drawbar. Adjust the
drawbar at 15 to 22 inches above the ground. Extend
or shorten the drawbar so horizontal distance from
end of tractor PTO shaft to center of the hitch pin hole
is 14, 16 or 20”, dependent on RPM. Secure the
drawbar so that the hitch pin hole is located directly
below the PTO drive line. See figure 1 for location of
standard measurements.
An improperly located hitch point may cause damage
to the universal joints of the PTO drive shaft.
Conforming to the standard drawbar & PTO
relationship will ensure that the PTO drive shaft will
not become over-extended.
WITH INITIAL HOOK-UP TO YOUR NEW MEYER
SPREADER TEST PTO TRAVEL BY TURNING
EQUIPMENT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS OBSERVING
THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TRAVEL
DIMENSIONS AS SHOWN PER DRAWING ON
FIGURE 7, PAGE 20.
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
PTO GUARD ON SPREADER AND ON TRACTOR.
MAINTAIN PTO DRIVE SHAFT GUARD TUBES IN
OPERATING CONDITION. REPLACE THEM IF
DAMAGED AND NOT TURNING FREELY. FAILURE
TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
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. Lug nuts should
be tightened and the tires inflated to the
recommended pressure. Refer to the wheel torque
and tire inflation chart on page 82.
Inspect all adjustments on the spreader to be sure
they are proper and to provide maximum
performance. Lubricate the spreader completely if it is
required and check the level of liquid gear grease in all
three gearboxes.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
ALL SHIELDS, GUARDS AND COVERS
INSTALLED. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Fasten the spreader hitch to the tractor drawbar with a
hitch pin that cannot bounce out. Use 1” diameter
hitch pin to pull spreader.
Remove the weight from the jack (jack is not to be
used when spreader is loaded). Remove jack from
square mount tube and move to the transport storage
tube on the left front side of the frame channel. Store
in a horizontal position.
Before operation and after hitching the tractor to the
spreader, connect the PTO drive shaft to the tractor.
Slide spring loaded locking collar on PTO yoke
rearward, and slide yoke onto the tractor PTO shaft.
Release spring loaded collar. Be sure pins fall into
groove of tractor PTO shaft and collar snaps forward
into locking position.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE A STEEL
HAMMER TO AID IN JOINING PTO PARTS.
FIGURE 1. DRAWBAR & PTO RELATIONSHIP