Teagle TITAN 6, Instruction Book / Parts List

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the load in the spreader body forwards. This
increases weight on the tractor rear wheels, thus
aiding traction. Where possible restrict spreading to
less steep fields, spread in dry conditions and finish
each load on flatter areas.
If fitted with the optional slurry door be aware that
when fully raised the machines maximum height can
reach 4.00m, as such take note of and avoid overhead
power lines and tree branches which could come into
contact with the machine.
STOPPING SPREADING
The conveyor speed may need to be increased
towards the end of the load to fully empty the body.
When the spreader body is empty, the conveyor drive
hydraulic spool should be disengaged. The tractor
engine speed should be reduced to idle and the PTO
disengaged. If fitted, the optional slurry door should
now be lowered in order to prevent shock loads to the
hydraulic cylinders and linkage during transport.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING & STORAGE
Wash the spreader regularly and always before
carrying out maintenance. Do not forget to wash
underneath around the chains, slides, shafts etc.
When the spreader is to remain unused for any
significant time, it should be washed, thoroughly
checked over and lubricated. It is recommended that
vulnerable parts such as bed chain tensioners, should
covered with oil or rust preventative to minimise
deterioration due to corrosion. If fitted with the
electronic bed speed control option, the control box
should be stored in the front valve compartment.
GENERAL
Regularly check the condition of the machine, the
following areas require particular attention:
Conveyor chains and slats - look for bent slats, loose
nuts on the U-bolts and bed conveyor tension. Check
for wear of the rear drive sprockets.
Beaters and replaceable tips - assess for missing,
worn or loose bolt on tips and the condition of the
swinging flails at the base of each beater.
Tightness of nuts & bolts - particularly the wheel nuts.
Oil leaks - from either of the gearboxes, through
hydraulic hosing or through hydraulic cylinders / brake
rams.
Lights - ensure that all road traffic lighting is fully
functional.
Guarding - check that all guarding is in place, in good
condition and securely affixed.
Front bed conveyor chain wheels - check that these
turn freely and that their central bushes are in good
condition.
Tyres - check tyre pressures regularly and look around
the tyres for splits and wear.
OIL LEVELS
Check before use, the oil level in the main gearbox
every 25 hours via the sight glass. If the level drops,
investigate the cause and repair. Replenish as
necessary using SAE90 gear oil.
Check before use, the oil level in the bed drive
gearbox every 25 hours via the sight glass. When the
level is correct, the oil level in the gearbox is higher
than the sight glass, thus the sight glass should be
completely covered. If the level drops, investigate the
cause and repair. Replenish as necessary using
SAE90 gear oil.
Regularly check the main beater drive gearbox and
bed conveyor gearbox for leaks.
BEATERS
Regularly check the condition of the beaters and
repair any damage immediately. Severely worn tips
will adversely affect the spread pattern, reduce the
shredding of material and increase the power
requirement. Worn tips should be reversed or replaced
as necessary
BED CONVEYOR
Bed conveyor tension requires checking regularly, and
particularly during the first 50 hours of use where daily
checks should be carried out. This is due to there
being an initial bedding in period of the bed chain and
sprocket components. If the conveyor is too slack the
chains are likely to get stuck in or jump sprocket teeth
with serious consequences. Conversely, if the
conveyor is over tensioned, the drive sprockets and
the chain sections will wear prematurely.
The bed conveyor is tensioned by means of threaded
tensioners at either side of the machine at the front.
To check the tension, position one slat at the front of
the machine approximately level with the centre of the
front cross shaft. The third slat underneath should be
5mm clear of the lower guide rail. Figure 3 illustrates
this. Check the tension on both the left and right hand
sides.
To increase tension, screw the tensioners forwards
and lock in position using the locking nuts. Check the
tension on both the left and right hand sides after
adjusting.
After a long period of use, the threaded screw
adjusters may reach the end of their travel. In this
instance, to gain more tension the conveyor will need
to be shortened. This is done by removing two links
from one of the chain sections from the same position
on both the left and right hand sides of the conveyor.
After re-bolting the shortened chain sections back into
the conveyor, re tension the threaded adjusters.
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