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Table of Contents
Product Identification ........................................................................................................................................3
Product Records ..............................................................................................................................................3
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................4
Registered Trademarks and Patents ................................................................................................................5
How To Obtain Parts and Service ....................................................................................................................5
Recognizing Safety Warnings and General Safety Practices ..........................................................................6
Setup and Assembly -
Hopper Assembly and Installation ..........................................................................................................8
Metering Gate Assembly and Installation .............................................................................................11
Installation of Spinner Shield and Fenders ..........................................................................................12
Standard Straight Tongue and Optional 5th Wheel Hitch Assembly ....................................................14
Installation of Battery and Battery Cables ............................................................................................16
Attaching the WIDESPIN 1540 EC to the Tow Vehicle ...................................................................................17
Description -
WIDESPIN 1540 EC Broadcast Top Dresser ......................................................................................18
Intended Use and Function ..................................................................................................................18
Description of Lightspread and Heavyspread Settings ........................................................................19
Location and Description of the WIDESPIN 1540 EC Major Components ..........................................19
Location and Description of the Operator Position, Engine, and Operator Controls ............................20
Operation -
Tow Vehicle and Tow Vehicle Hitch Requirements ...............................................................................22
WIDESPIN 1540 EC Maximum Angle of Operation ............................................................................. 22
WIDESPIN 1540 EC Operator Position ............................................................................................... 22
Pre–Operation Check List .................................................................................................................... 22
WIDESPIN 1540 EC Warm-up Operation ............................................................................................ 23
Engine Speed During Operation .......................................................................................................... 23
Loading of Hopper ............................................................................................................................... 23
WIDESPIN 1540 EC Top Dresser Towing Speeds ............................................................................... 23
Setting Operator Controls For Lightspread or Heavyspread Operations ............................................. 25
Setting WIDESPIN 1540 EC Metering Gate ........................................................................................ 25
Setting WIDESPIN 1540 EC Heavyspread Diverter ............................................................................ 25
Adjusting Spinner Wheel Vanes ........................................................................................................... 25
Operating Electronic Control Box
Quick Reference Guide ..................................................................................................................... 26
Electronic Control Box Location During Operation ........................................................................... 28
Electronic Control Box Display .......................................................................................................... 28
Three Position ON/OFF Switch ......................................................................................................... 28
Setting Spinner Speed Switch .......................................................................................................... 28
Setting Conveyor Speed Switch ....................................................................................................... 28
Green Preset Buttons - Changing and Programming Preset Speeds ............................................... 28
Yellow Lockout Button - Locking and Unlocking ............................................................................... 29
Top Dressing Operation ....................................................................................................................... 30
WIDESPIN 1540 EC Shutdown and Unhitching .................................................................................. 30
Operator Daily Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 31
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Table .................................................................................................................................... 32
Operator Level Service and Adjustment -
Lubrication, Tire Pressure, Cleaning and Inspection ........................................................................... 33
European Lubricant, Fuel, and Parts Disposal Numbers ..................................................................... 33
Service Level Maintenance
Lubrication, Wheel Bearings ................................................................................................................ 34
Engine RPM Settings ........................................................................................................................... 34
Conveyor Belt Care, Conveyor Belt Scraper ....................................................................................... 34
Conveyor Belt Tension Adjustment - Conveyor Belt Tracking Adjustment ........................................... 35
Hydraulic System ................................................................................................................................. 36
Electrical System ................................................................................................................................. 42
Removing Spinner Assembly ............................................................................................................... 49
Adjustment of Spinner Vanes ............................................................................................................... 50
Conveyor Belt Replacement ................................................................................................................ 51
Parts Lists....................................................................................................................................................... 52
Decals ............................................................................................................................................................ 76
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