Meyer's 390 Tandem, Instruction And Parts Book

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Page 14 Model 390
Hydraulic End Gate
1. Open the end gate with the tractor hydraulic control,
FIGURE 8, and slowly engage the tractor PTO clutch.
This can be done while traveling forward to avoid a
heavier application at the edge of the field than de-
sired. The end gate must be completely open.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE APRON CHAIN WITHOUT RAIS-
ING END GATE FIRST. FAILURE TO HEED MAY
RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
2. Once the end gate has been fully opened, bring the
PTO up to speed and start application onto the field.
3. When the spreader is empty, stop the PTO and dis-
engage the hydraulic flow on the tractor so there is no
chain slat under the hydraulic end gate if so equipped,
FIGURE 8. Then close the end gate.
UNHOOK SPREADER FROM TRACTOR
1. Park the spreader, set tractor parking brake, and
turn off all power.
2. Park your spreader on level ground and place
blocks ahead of and behind the wheels before unhook-
ing from tractor.
3. If the fine spread pan was tripped, shut it by pulling
it back to the closed position where it will latch in place.
4. Do not unhitch a loaded spreader from the tractor
leaving it supported by only the jack.
5. Remove the PTO shaft from the tractor and the hy-
draulic hoses. Unhook the hitch.
MANDATORY SAFETY
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or
servicing the unit:
1. Disengage the tractor PTO.
2. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key
and take it with you.
3. Wait for all movement to stop.
4. Remove the Telescoping PTO Drive and ALL power
connections from the tractor.
ONLY when you have taken these precautions can you
be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow the
above procedure could lead to death or serious bodily
injury.
FIGURE 6. OPTION AL END G AT E & FINE
SPREAD PAN (typical spreader illustrated)
FIGURE 7. APRON CHAIN FLOW CONTROL
FIGURE 8. OPTION AL HYDR AULIC END
G AT E SHOWN CLOSED