Gearmore PDC400 Operation, Service & Parts Manual Download

Page: 1 / 36

PENDULUM

SPREADERS

Operation,

Service & Parts Manual

For Models PDC400, PDV500,

PDV600 & PDHV800

February

2009

Form: PDVPendSprdr

Summary of Contents for PDC400

Page 1: ...PENDULUM SPREADERS Operation Service Parts Manual For Models PDC400 PDV500 PDV600 PDHV800 February 2009 Form PDVPendSprdr...

Page 2: ...Installation 12 4 5 Optional Hydraulic System Connection 12 4 6 PDC400 Assembly 13 14 5 Fertilizer Spreader Use 15 21 5 1 Correct Distribution Recommendations 15 5 2 Spreading Width Adjustment 15 5 3...

Page 3: ...he drawings sketches are not clear enough please get immediate assistance from your dealer 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 1 USING THE MANUAL This manual gives all the information for the use and maintenance...

Page 4: ...2 3 MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS The great spreading precision of these kind of fertilizer spreaders lets them be used in different applications both for specific cultivations and in golf courses Our sprea...

Page 5: ...he primer bath assuring great protection and a long life for the machine The feeding of the disc is by gravity through the exits located on the bottom of the hopper that can be opened or closed by a m...

Page 6: ...bs 386 102 420 925 480 127 523 1153 580 153 632 1393 850 224 926 5042 Weight of the Machine kg lbs 100 221 130 287 142 313 170 375 Loading Height cm inches 117 46 90 35 5 100 39 97 38 Working Height c...

Page 7: ...The manual must always be handy so as to consult it in order to check working cycle and safety information In case of loss or damage it will be necessary to ask for a replacement copy ATTENTION Any ma...

Page 8: ...ar glasses and safety masks keeping all persons and animals away from the machine Before connecting the machine to the tractor or to other self moving means check that this is in good condition and th...

Page 9: ...N OF THE MACHINE Make a check of the machine before switching it on Start to work only if the machine is in perfect condition Before using the machine please be sure that all the safety devices are co...

Page 10: ...or choosing an appropriate speed especially when the street is crowded winding or sloping If the spreader hides with its shape the back signaling lights of the tractor it is necessary to put a lights...

Page 11: ...put hands near the running the key put on the parking brake gearbox and read carefully the operator s manual 3 ATTENTION Check the 4 ATTENTION DANGER sense of rotation and the number of crushing Do no...

Page 12: ...side Before coupling the machine to the 3 point hitch position the safety devices to the tractor so that it is not possible to involuntarily and or accidentally raise or lower the arms The 3 point hi...

Page 13: ...be positioned through the raising of the lower connections of the tractor so that the land distance from the lower extremity of the pendulum is approximately 30 To obtain a regular distribution it is...

Page 14: ...ctor to be at 540 r p m as the machine is projected for this kind of speed The length of the PTO shaft must be adapted to the type of tractor used When the PTO shaft is released from the power take of...

Page 15: ...Ref B on gearbox assembly Ref A Fig 2 STEP 3 Mount gearbox assembly Ref A Fig 2 to main frame Fig 3 Fig 2 Fig 3 STEP 4 Mount extension bracket Ref C Fig 4 to main frame Fig 4 STEP 5 Bolt adjustment ha...

Page 16: ...pins Ref E Fig 7 onto main frame STEP 8 Mount and center hopper Ref F Fig 8 in gearbox assembly After centered drill 3 holes in hopper and install bolts Fig 7 STEP 9 Install pendulum tube to gearbox a...

Page 17: ...ed up gradually till obtaining a speed of 540 r p m Open exits only when the right speed is achieved Avoid spreading fertilizer on windy days in order to improve the uniformity of the distribution 5 2...

Page 18: ...wheel 4 until the adjuster faces the hole 3 Place the wrench 5 on the adjuster 4 Use the wrench to push in the adjusting spring 5 Rotate the wrench 180 degrees to the right to obtain the narrowest spr...

Page 19: ...he hopper Use the chart below or the chart decal on the spreader The chart is to be used only if 1 The standard pendulum is used 2 The distance between the ground and the pendulum is approximately 30...

Page 20: ...chosen 35 feet 2 Establish the quantity of the product you want to spread for a surface unit by moving the inner part of the slide ruler EXAMPLE 2 Quantity spread of 200 lbs acre 3 Establish the feed...

Page 21: ...tor engine stopped the control board key must be removed and the parking brake put on Do not activate the pendulum when the exits are closed because the fertilizer could be crushed compromising the ri...

Page 22: ...e lever until the PTO shaft will begin turning and after that release the lever slowly Recommended working height 30 inches ATTENTION Before getting off the spreader and before every operation of main...

Page 23: ...the spreading tables or however not suitable for that particular type of fertilizer Lack of cleaning of pendulum and the gates opening Mistakes due to the fertilizer Fertilizer of poor quality Wet or...

Page 24: ...the cleaning of the machine it is necessary to protect one self with proper glasses or protection masks and to remove eventual persons or animals near the machine Do not use flammable fluids ATTENTIO...

Page 25: ...ng mechanism Take off the capsule for the closing of the distribution mechanism Move the oscillating tube until you can reach the grease zerk from the opening of the protecting cap Lubricate all the z...

Page 26: ...ollows Wash accurately the machine and the inside of the hopper To carry out a general control by sight of the machine in order to check eventual structural damages to find eventual deep abrasions on...

Page 27: ...onal Head Screw 12 x 50 4a 2 300 074 Hexagonal Head Screw 12 x 40 5 10 300 044 Screw Round Head 10 x 30 6 4 303 026 Washer 13 x 25 7 4 301 059 Nut M12 8 10 301 010 Nut M10 13 2 633 012 Link Pin 14 2 3...

Page 28: ...ar 9 2 300 045 Hexagonal Head Screw 12 x 50 9a 2 300 074 Hexagonal Head Screw 12 x 40 10 8 300 044 Screw Round Head 10 x 30 11 8 303 025 Washer 10 x 30 12 2 300 017 Hexagonal Head Screw 10 x 35 13 3 3...

Page 29: ...M14 x 65 DM 6 300 034 Hexagonal Head Screw M5 x 25 rvs 7 300 035 Hexagonal Head Screw M10 x 20 rvs 8 301 046 Nut M10 rvs 9 301 045 Nut M5 rvs Nylon 10 301 044 Nut M14 rvs Nylon 11 303 004 Washer 5 3 r...

Page 30: ...arings 25 300 060 Bolt 10 9 M12 x 65 DM 26 300 063 Bolt k100 M12 x 40 DM 27 300 062 Bolt k100 M12 x 50 DM 28 301 048 Nut k10 M12 DM 29 313 007 Circlip a25 x 1 2 30 303 002 Lockwasher 13 rvs 31 310 011...

Page 31: ...ent 46 300 064 Bolt PTO 10 9 M10 x 48 47 599 002 Flywheel 48 304 044 Width Adjustment Ring 49 306 009 Grease Nipple M8 x 1 25 50 300 065 Bolt k100 M8 x 25 DM 51 301 049 Nut M10 rvs DM 52 305 009 Roll...

Page 32: ...out Plastic Long 03 64 308 267 Pendulum Label 65 304 046 Band Grey 03 Long 66 305 007 Pin 3 x 40 67 304 047 Middle Plate Long Spout 68 618 016 Dosing Rod 69 618 017 Dosing Rod Nut 70 300 066 Bolt M6 x...

Page 33: ...TIONAL SPOUTS REF PART NO DESCRIPTION SPREAD 73 304 101 Spout Plastic Short 13 to 26 Feet 74 304 105 Spout Stainless Steel 6 to 33 Feet 75 304 102 Spout Stainless Steel 3 to 14 Feet 77 304 103 Spout S...

Page 34: ...crew 8 x 30 5 1 301 008 Self Locking Nut M12 6 1 301 001 Self Locking Nut M8 7 2 303 007 Washer 8 x 17 8 1 606 074 Connection Plate f Hydraulic Opening System 9 1 325 012 Bushing 13 x 8 x 7 10 1 301 0...

Page 35: ...ead Screw 8 x 25 5 1 301 008 Self Locking Nut M12 6 1 301 001 Self Locking Nut M8 7 2 303 007 Washer 8 x 17 8 1 606 075 Connection Plate f Hydraulic Opening System 9 1 325 012 Bushing 13 x 8 x 7 10 1...

Page 36: ...arranty does not extend to loss of crops loss because of delay in harvesting or any other expenses for any other reasons Gearmore in no way warranties engines tires or other trade accessories since th...

Search results

Summary of Contents for PDC400

Reviews:

Related manuals for PDC400

Brands by name

Popular brands

Gearmore PDC400, Operation, Service & Parts Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for PDC400

Reviews:

Related manuals for PDC400

Brands by name

Popular brands