Meyer's 435 Tandem, Instruction And Parts Book

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Model 435 Page 15
MAINTENANCE, LUBRICATION & ADJUSTMENTS
DANGER
It is not safe to clean or service the spreader with
power operating. PTO drive and hydraulics must be
disconnected.
WARNING
Disconnect PTO drive shaft and hydraulic hoses before
cleaning, adjusting or servicing this machine. Failure to
heed may result in serious personal injury or death.
WHEELS: Check after first hour of towing and
periodically thereafter. The wheel studs should be
torqued to 170 foot pounds, in a crisscross manner.
See Figure 6.
TIRE PRESSURE:
425-65R, recommended pressure 45-90 psi max. See
Figure 6.
WARNING
Never inflate beyond rim or tire manufacturer’s
approved psi rating. While inflating, stay out of the
trajectory and stand clear of tire/wheel assembly. A tire
blow out or rim/wheel failure can cause serious injury or
death.
FIGURE 6. WHEELS AND TIRES
CLEANING AND STORAGE
Before storing this spreader for an extended period of
time, perform the following:
1. Allow the spreader to completely clean out the last
load.
2. Hose off all manure from the spreader, particularly
getting the end gate mechanisms clean. The water
can be drained into your manure storage pit or if
the gate is closed, the water can be taken to the
field and spread.
3. If pressure washing spreader, be careful not to
wash directly on or close to bearing seals. The high
pressure can destroy the seal and force water into
the bearing causing it to rust and fail. Avoid
pressure washing painted areas of the spreader too
close with washer as the pressure can strip paint
on scratched areas caused from scraping clean.
4. Manure is acidic and should not be left on painted
areas for a long time because it will lift paint from
metal. Unpainted metal will corrode causing holes
to rust through metal guards or even fall off the
machine. If this should happen, guards must be
replaced immediately.
WARNING
Do not operate spreader with any guard open or
missing. Rotating parts can dismember or kill.
5. After cleaning, lube the spreader to exclude
moisture from bearings and prevent condensation
from forming during storage. Apply oil to roller
chain drives.
6. This is a good time to inspect all adjustments and
check for parts that need repair or replacement.
Performing these tasks now will guarantee that the
spreader is ready for use at the beginning of the
next season.
LUBRICATION
Maintain oil level in apron drive reducer at sight
glass, accessible at right, rear side. It holds 6 Qts.
When required, refill with SAE 85-140 Moly Fortified
gear lube or Synthetic SAE 75-90 gear lube. Figure 7.
Maintain oil level in the beater drive gear reducer
at the check level plug. When required, refill with SAE
85-140 Moly Fortified gear lube or Synthetic SAE 70-90
gear lube. Figure 8.
Grease the front bearing on the side drive shaft,
one pump every 8 hours. Figure 9.
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