Meyer's VB900, Instruction And Parts Book

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L11
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Grease the over-running clutch 3-4 pumps every 8
hours. Located at rear of spreader. Figure 16.
Figure 16.
Grease cross bearings yoke (both ends of connecting
driveline to vertical beater). 1 pump every 8 hours. This is
accessible below spreader box. 1 zerk on over-running
clutch. See Figure 16.
L12
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Inspect wheel hub oil monthly at sight glass. Verify
level and clarity. If oil appears discolored, drain and
replace with new SAE 85-140 EP gear lube or Synthetic
SAE 75-90 gear lube. Verify that the breather hole is not
clogged with debris. Breather hole is a pin hole located on
plug in center of sight glass.
NOTICE! A PLUGGED BREATHER HOLE MAY LEAD
TO SEAL FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL
PRESSURE.
L13
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Grease the hydraulic gate pins. One pump every 8
hours. Both sides of the spreader.
NOTICE! RE-LUBRICATE AT REGULAR INTERVALS
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BEARINGS.
RE-LUBRICATION INTERVALS ARE VERY DIFFICULT
TO DETERMINE, DEPENDING ON USAGE. THE
GEARBOX HOUSINGS SHOULD BE KEPT
APPROXIMATELY 1/3 to 1/2 FULL WHICH
CORRESPONDS WITH THE CHECK PLUG OR
GAUGE.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
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.
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, particularly
getting the end gate mechanism clean. 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 close as the
pressure can strip paint on scratched areas caused from
scraping clean.
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.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE SPREADER WITH ANY GUARD
OPEN OR MISSING. ROTATING PARTS CAN DIS-
MEMBER 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.