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OPERATION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Read and Understand the Entire
Operator’s Manual Before Operating The
WIDE
SPIN
1530 and the Tow Vehicle.
Read and Follow all Safety Decals and Warnings.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always operate the 1530 Top Dresser Safely.
Wear the Appropriate Personal Safety Equipment.
Do Not Allow Riders In or On The Top Dresser
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always Stop the Engine Before Making Any
Lightspread/Heavyspread Adjustments or Service.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Keep Hands, Feet, and Clothing Away From
Rotating Spinner Wheels
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
DO NOT Allow Anyone To
Stand Behind the 1530
Spinner Assembly When It Is
Operating.
TOW VEHICLE AND TOW VEHICLE HITCH
REQUIREMENTS
Before attaching the top dresser to the tow vehicle,
assure that the tow vehicle is properly equipped to tow
and control the weight of a fully loaded 1530 top dresser.
The tow vehicle must have enough towing capacity to
tow 1,437 Kg (3,169 pounds) Tow vehicle must also
have adequate and functional brakes.
Before attaching the top dresser to the tow vehicle,
assure that the tow vehicle has an appropriate hitch.
The 1530 is equipped with a hitch that requires the
use of a 16 mm” (5/8”) pin. Units equipped with the
optional 5th wheel hitch require a 2” ball. The 1530 and
its spinner assembly must set level when hitched to the
tow vehicle. When properly loaded, the 1530 can have a
tongue weight of 126 Kg (277 pounds). Heavy duty hitch
components are strongly recommended.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
The Tow Vehicle Must Be Equipped With An
Adequate Hitch, Rated for Proper Towing
Capacity, and Have Adequate Functional Brakes
To Carry and Control a Loaded Weight of 1,437
Kg. (3,169 Pounds) With a Tongue Weight of
126 Kg. (277 Pounds).
Before attaching the top dresser to the tow vehicle,
inspect the hitch on the top dresser and on the tow
vehicle. Inspect for damage, wear, and missing
parts. Do not tow the top dresser with a damaged
or defective hitch. Refer any needed repairs to
the proper service personnel before installation.
ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY CHAINS
TO THE TOW VEHICLE
WIDE
SPIN
1530 MAXIMUM ANGLES OF
OPERATION
Do not tow or operate the 1530 on side slopes over 15°
degrees. Do not tow or operate the 1530 up or down
slopes over 15° degrees. Do not tow with an over filled
or overloaded hopper. Tipping or rolling over of the
machine can occur.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
and To Avoid Damage to the WIDE
SPIN
1530 Top
Dresser and the Tow Vehicle,
Do Not Operate on Slopes Over 15° Degrees.
WIDE
SPIN
1530 OPERATOR POSITION
The proper location for the 1530 operator is seated at the
tow vehicle drivers seat. Always stop the tow vehicles
engine, set the tow vehicle brakes, and disengage the
power to the conveyor belt and the spinner assembly
before leaving the tow vehicle’s seat. Do not stand
behind the 1530 when it is operating.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always Operate the WIDE
SPIN
1530 From the
Operators Position at the Tow Vehicle’s Seat.
Always Stop the Tow Vehicles Engine, Set the
Brakes, and Disengage Power to the WIDE
SPIN
1530 Spinners and Conveyor Belt the Before
Leaving the Tow Vehicle’s Seat.
Operation
WARNING
WHILE
SPINNERS ARE
OPERATING
DANGER
STAY CLEAR
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
