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Operator's Manual:  Millcreek 57G & 77G Ground Drive Spreaders

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Operating the Spreader

WARNING!  Before proceeding with operation of the spreader, review all safety
statements as provided in Section 1 of this manual.

WARNING: 

 To prevent serious personal injury, ensure that ALL safety shields are in place on the

spreader before starting operation.  NEVER operate the spreader without ALL safety shields in place.

ATTENTION: 

 In order to obtain proper, aggressive spreading action, 

the spreader ground speed must

reach a minimum of 3.0 miles per hour--the equivalent of a comfortable walking pace.  

(Note that the

wheels drive the beater action.)  However, spreading at speeds over 6.0 miles per hour (i.e. similar to a very
brisk walking pace) can cause excessive wear or damage to the equipment.

ATTENTION: 

 Verify that the 

spreader operating lever has been set to the proper length 

for easy

operator access and minimum five (5) inch clearance from the rear of the tractor chassis.  Refer to 

Section 2

 for

adjustment instructions, if needed.  Failure to properly adjust the lever may result in damage to the spreader
during operation.

1.

Ensure that the spreader (and tractor) are not in motion (in a stopped position).

2.

If you have a spreader with the endgate option, lift the endgate.

3.

To engage the apron chain for spreading action, push DOWN on the operating lever.

4.

Ensure that you are reaching the optimal operating speed for spreading (at least 3.0 mph, but not
more than 6.0 mph).  Remember that this optimal speed is similar to a comfortable walking pace.

5.

When the spreader box is completely unloaded, disengage the apron chain drive by pulling UP the
operating lever.

6.

Refer to Section 4 in this manual for maintenance to be performed following operation of the spreader.

IMPORTANT!  After a few hours of initial operation, watch and listen for any loose components.
Be aware that it may be necessary to re-tighten hitch hardware and/or wheel bolts; please refer to
Section 4 in this manual for the proper torque specifications.

Summary of Contents for 57G

Page 1: ...pment without first reading and understanding the information provided in this manual and the ADMA Safety Manual for Agricultural Implement Drivelines Failure to follow all safety precautions as state...

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Page 3: ...ten 10 year pro rated warranty is provided on the spray on polyurethane lining applied to internal sides of unit excluding exterior non lined surfaces The high density polyethelene floorboards are war...

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Page 5: ...lines for Loading the Spreader 3 1 OperatingtheSpreader 3 2 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT 4 1 Guidelines for Regular Maintenance 4 1 Procedures for Spreader Adjustment 4 3 AdjustingtheHoldingPawl 4...

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Page 7: ...g any assembly operation procedures doing so allows you to use your Millcreek Spreader safely with optimal performance For Your Safety For your safety Millcreek documentation contains the following ty...

Page 8: ...ration WARNING Never wear loose clothing when operating the spreader as it may become caught in the moving parts of the machine WARNING Neverallowchildrenoranyoneelsetorideonthespreader ATTENTION Forp...

Page 9: ...Label Locations Spreader Safety Labels LabelPart Description 42792 DANGER NO riders 42710 WARNING FlyingDebris 42756 WARNING Entanglement DoNOToperationwithoutshields 42772 WARNING Spreadercombination...

Page 10: ...ONLY when all power sources are shut OFF and all moving parts have stopped 42710 Entanglement Flying Debris Hazards Entanglement Hazard DO NOT OPERATE without safety shield in place Moving parts can...

Page 11: ...illcreekDealerforassistanceasneeded Ifyouorderedan optionalendgateand oroptionalfinespanwithyourspreader youmayalsohavetoassemblethese componentsonyourspreader refertotheAssemblyInstructionssheetand o...

Page 12: ...Operator sManual Millcreek57G 77GGroundDriveSpreaders 1 6...

Page 13: ...tinglevershouldallowforcomfortableaccessbytheoperator while seatedonthetractor Thelengthshouldalsoallowforaminimumfive 5 inchclearancefromtherearofthetractorat alltimes especiallywhenthetractorandspre...

Page 14: ...Operator sManual Millcreek57G 77GGroundDriveSpreaders 2 2...

Page 15: ...ent PushingDOWNontheoperatingleverengages operation ON whilepullingUPdisengagesoperation OFF Theswing awayjackfacilitateshook upofthespreadertothetractor TheT rodapronchainprovidesreliablematerialmove...

Page 16: ...y operatoraccessandminimumfive 5 inchclearancefromtherearofthetractorchassis RefertoSection2for adjustmentinstructions ifneeded Failuretoproperlyadjustthelevermayresultindamagetothespreader duringoper...

Page 17: ...dforloose bent brokenormissingparts ATTENTION Duringoperation listenforabnormalsoundswhichmightindicateloose partsorotherequipmentdamage Correctanypartsproblemsimmediately expandedparts viewsofallspre...

Page 18: ...ronchainandthebottomofthesidesheetattheapron s lowest point just behind the wheels If the distance is more than 6 1 2 inches the chain must be tightened NOTE Therecommendedfloorapronchaintensionisachi...

Page 19: ...maybeencounteredinspreader operation Adjusting the Holding Pawl Iftheapronchainisnotadvancingproperly theholdingpawlmayneedtobere adjustedtorestoreproper apronchainspeedandfunctioning To Reset the Hol...

Page 20: ...essivewearonthebushings inthecrankarmsprocket resultinginprematurefailure Tochecktheratchetdrivechain pushonthemiddleofthespan eithertoporbottom withonefinger about20lbs pressure thechainshoulddeflect...

Page 21: ...ength 11 ft 6 inches 13 ft 6 inches OverallWidth 58 inches 58 inches Overall Height 34 inches 34 inches Loading Height 34 inches 34 inches Construction All steel poly floor All steel poly floor Apron...

Page 22: ...mationtoyourlocalMillcreekdealer ModelandSerialNumberoftheunit locatedontheleftsidetowardsthefrontofthe spreader seeSection1inthismanualforanillustrationofspecificlabellocations PartNumberandDescripti...

Page 23: ...3 34386 8 Lug Bolt 14 215128 1 Left Wheel and Tire 215322 1 Right Wheel and Tire 215106 2 Rim 215121 2 Tire 15 215315 2 Ratcheting Hub includes 2 Bushings 210405 16 220168 2 1 4 x 1 1 2 Clevis Pin 17...

Page 24: ...Millcreek57G 77GGroundDriveSpreaders A 4 1 19 20 25 24 23 28 17 14 4 25 21 22 23 27 26 11 11 13 13 13 13 12 8 8 6 6 5 15 15 16 7 10 I 86184 A 18 3 9 7 2 2 Rear Drive Assembly Figure A2 Rear Drive Asse...

Page 25: ...ctor link 210284 10 34383 1 3 8 x 3 4 Set Screw 11 220104 2 Pawl Spring 12 260281 2 1 1 8 Washer 13 34227 4 1 2 SAE Washer 14 261407 2 1 1 8 2 FlangeBearing 15 210375 2 Pawl Bushing 16 220176 1 Key 5...

Page 26: ...7 34 12 21 11 12 12 12 12 4 13 4 7 13 2 26 4 34 13 13 39 4 4 28 29 28 29 30 30 31 11 4 46 46 34 32 12 46 46 35 17 17 36 37 I 86186 A 46 34 8 38 33 22 14 15 16 48 10 8 11 4 19 4 40 12 43 42 41 8 8 44 1...

Page 27: ...Lift Arm Front Linkage 57 261286 1 Lift Arm Front Linkage 77 19 34218 1 2 3 8 x 1 1 2 Carriage Bolt 20 261319 1 Lift Arm 21 34191 2 3 8 x 3 4 Carriage Bolt 22 220105 1 Long Spring 23 261435 1 Lift Arm...

Page 28: ...Manual Millcreek57G 77GGroundDriveSpreaders A 8 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 17 18 19 15 14 3 3 16 7 14 10 11 12 I 86189 A 20 Apron Chain and Sprocket Assembly FigureA4 ApronChainandSprocketAssemblyP...

Page 29: ...34191 6 3 8 x 3 4 Carriage Bolt 4 261480 6 57 Floor Board 261482 6 77 Floor Board 5 260482 1 2 Poly Board Bracket 6 261587 2 ApronTightenerBracket 7 220167 2 Plastic Idler 8 261465 1 ApronIdlerShaft...

Page 30: ...sManual Millcreek57G 77GGroundDriveSpreaders A 10 I 86191 A 17 18 4 19 10 6 5 12 16 13 14 15 2 3 1 11 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 19 1 8 19 9 5 5 21 20 Safety Shields Guards Figure A5 Safety Shields and Guards Part...

Page 31: ...191 1 3 8 x 3 4 Carriage Bolt 5 34009 3 2 3 8 Flange Nut 6 261290 1 LeftRearGuard 7 34136 1 5 16 x 1 2 Flange Bolt 8 34099 13 5 16 Flange Nut 9 261398 1 Side Shield 57 261314 1 Side Shield 77 10 26123...

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Page 33: ...fertothe appropriate parts assembly drawings provided in this Appendix Some options come pre assembled on the spreader from the factory others may require assembly installation Please contact Millcree...

Page 34: ...3 4 Flange Bolt 4 261221 1 Endgate 5 34274 8 5 16 x 3 4 Carriage Bolt 6 261361 2 Endgate Bracket 7 34057 4 5 16 Washer 8 34373 2 3 8 Large Washer 9 261688 1 EndgateFrameRH 10 34072 2 5 16 Stover Nut 1...

Page 35: ...vided Besuretoinstallthe5 16 washersandlocknutsinsequenceasshown thesecreatethepivotpointfor theendgate DONOTovertightenthelocknuts e g Millcreekrecommendsthatyoujusttightenthe locknuts thenloosen1 4t...

Page 36: ...Bracket LH 6 261576 1 Lever 7 260998 1 Spacer 8 220171 1 Spring 9 34300 1 3 4 SAE Washer 10 34018 3 3 8 Flat Washer 11 34391 3 3 8 Center Lock Nut 12 34320 5 5 16 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolt 13 34218 1 3 8...

Page 37: ...Installtheleverontothecarriagebolt spacerassembly e Installthe3 8flatwasher item 10 and3 8centerlocknut item 11 ontothelever 4 Opentherearshielddoorontherightrearsideofthespreaderbox Installtherightha...

Page 38: ...rovided 1 2 inchbolt flat washer locknut 3 Wrapthehookendofthechainaroundthetractordrawbarsupportorotherstructuralmemberof thetractorframeandconnectitasshown WARNING Forthesafetychaintobeeffective the...

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