Tube-Line NITRO 275RS, Operator'S Manual

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Section 5 - Operation -
Nitro
Loading
CAUTION: When parking the spreader for loading, put the tractor in PARK or NEUTRAL and apply the parking
brake.
NOTICE: It is recommended to make sure the apron chain is operating properly before loading the spreader.
Check the apron chain and slats to make sure they are not frozen or stuck to the bottom of the bed. Operating
the spreader when the slats or chain are stuck to the bed may cause damage. Also make sure there are no
lumps of manure dried to the floor boards.
1. Fully Close Rear Hydraulic Gate
2. Load the Spreader, starting at the front and continuing to load evenly to balance load.
The manure consistency will determine how full your spreader can be loaded. Solid manure can usually be
loaded level to slightly heaped. Wet materials are heavier and may limit loading.
NOTICE:
It is unlawful to allow any manure spillage to occur on public roadways. Do not heap load such that
manure is allowed to fall off spreader during transporting on roadways.
Spreading
Read
Operation Safety, pg.4-2
before operating spreader.
1. Engage the Rear Beaters with tractor PTO control.
2. Fully Open Rear Gate. Fully extend the cylinders so the gate is fully open.
NOTICE: Before starting apron chain get beaters up to full speed.
Turn on the tractor hydraulics used to start the apron chain. The hydraulics adjust the speed at which material
is being pulled towards the rear beaters. The slower the speed - the finer the spread as the rear beaters have
more time to “process” the material.
See
Section 8 - Optional Flow Control
,
if applicable to your Nitro Manure Spreader.
Unplugging
The following is a recommended procedure if the manure spreader becomes plugged or the PTO disengages:
1.
Disengage the hydraulics that run the apron chain.
2.
Reverse the apron chain by flipping your tractor hydraulic lever.
3. Engage the hydraulics to reverse the apron chain in order to back material away from beaters. Stop apron
chain after material is backed away from beaters or if pile doesn’t move.
WARNING: Reversing chain under full load will cause front apron shaft to bend and/or break.
4. Engage the beaters. Bring beaters back up to regular speed.
5. Follow the instructions in the above Spreading section to start the apron chain in the standard operation
direction.
If this procedure does not solve the situation, closer inspection and possible manual unplugging may be
required. Make sure to stop tractor and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing or unplugging: