Meyer's M3230 Tandem, Instruction And Parts Book

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OPERATION
DANGER
NEVER ENTER THE SPREADER BOX FOR ANY
REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING
PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR. DO NOT ALLOW
OTHERS IN THE BOX. ROTATING BEATER
CAN DISMEMBER OR KILL.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE JACK EXCEPT WHEN SPREADER
IS EMPTY. JACK WILL NOT SUPPORT ADDED
WEIGHT FROM LOAD. UNBALANCED WEIGHT
MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
“TIP UP” OF
THE SPREADER.
LOADING
1. Check that the hydraulic end gate is closed, Figure 5.
2. Park spreader for loading, shift the tractor to neutral or park and set the brakes.
3. Load manure into spreader EVENLY. Loading manure unevenly may cause tip-up or excessive hitch weight.
4. Approach spreader slowly and take care while maneuvering. Do not collide the bucket or loader with spreader.
5. Solid manure may be loaded at least level with the top of the box while semi liquid and liquid slurries will have
to be less than full in the spreader box. It is unlawful to allow slurry or splash to leak onto public roads!
WARNING
BE SAFE WHEN LOADING! IF LOADING WITH A SKID STEER,
CARRY LOADS LOW UNTIL YOU REACH THE SPREADER.
APPROACH SPREADER SLOWLY. EXCESSIVE SPEED AND / OR
SUDDEN STOPS MAY CAUSE SKID STEER TO TIP OVER!
HYDRAULIC END GATE
FIGURE 5. HYDRAULIC END GATE