Meyer's MS485, Operator'S Manual / Parts Book

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MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS, & LUBRICATION
WHEEL & TIRE MAINTENANCE
WHEELS: Check after first hour of towing and periodically thereafter.
The wheel studs should be torqued to 297 foot pounds in a crisscross pattern.
TIRE PRESSURES : 1600R20 Recommended Pressure: 75 PSI
600/55 x 26.5 Recommended Pressure: 50 PSI
Wheel Hub Lubrication
Remove the wheels and hubs annually. Clean out old grease and repack bearing cones with quality EP grease.
Put a ¼” film of grease on the bearing cups and reassemble. If your hubs have grease zerks, do not lube them.
Grease builds up in the hub and will eventually damage the seal when expansion from heat occurs.
Lock Ring Rim
Removing, replacing and repairing industrial tires and rims with lock rings can be dangerous without proper tools,
equipment and training to perform this service. It is recommended that this work be performed only by a qualified
tire repair shop.
WARNING
NEVER INFLATE BEYOND RIM OR TIRE
MANU
FACTURER’S APPROVED PSI RATING.
WHILE INFLATING, STAY OUT OF THE
TRAJECTORY & STAND CLEAR OF TIRE/WHEEL
ASSEMBLY. A TIRE BLOW OUT OR RIM/WHEEL
FAILURE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
DANGER
IF THE LOCK RING SHOULD BLOW OFF, IT AND
OTHER PARTS COULD FLY OFF WITH ENOUGH
FORCE TO INJURE OR KILL A PERSON. NEVER
STAND IN THE POTENTIAL BLOW OUT AREA
AND KEEP OTHERS AWAY.
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. Thoroughly hose off all manure from the outside of the spreader and the inside of the box. The water can be
drained into your manure storage pit or if the gate is left closed, the water can be taken to the field and spread.
3. If pressure washing spreader, be careful not to wash directly on or too close to any 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 closely as the pressure can strip paint on scratched areas.
4. Manure is very acidic and should not be left on painted areas for a long period of time because it will lift paint
from the 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.
5. After cleaning, lube the spreader to exclude moisture from bearings and prevent condensation from forming
during storage.
6. Inspect all elements 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.