TM
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85809
DESCRIPTION
Battery Box:
The battery box is located on the right
front corner of the 1540 EC frame. The box holds a 12
volt DC group U1A battery (customer supplied).
Hopper:
The hopper holds 0.6 cubic meters (21 cubic
feet) of top dressing material. The maximum allowable
weight of the top dressing material is 907 Kg (2000
Pounds).
Conveyor Belt:
The rough surfaced belt carries the
top dressing material from the hopper, through the
metering gate, and on to the spinner wheels. Power
to the belt is provided by the hydraulic conveyor
belt drive motor. The speed of the conveyor belt is
adjustable.
Conveyor Belt Tension Adjusters:
Tension of the
conveyor belt is adjustable and can be changed to
correct tracking or slipping problems. Refer to the
Service section in this manual for more information
about conveyor belt tension.
Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir:
The hydraulic reservoir
holds 34 liter (9 gallons) of ISO 68 (Mobil DTE-26
®
or equivalent) hydraulic fluid. The fluid level can be
checked by using the dipstick that is attached to the
inside of the filler cap. Always keep the fluid level at
full. Drain plugs are located under the tank on the
bottom surface.
Spinner Assembly:
The spinner assembly broadcasts
the flow of top dressing material being discharged
from the conveyor belt. The spinner assembly is
equipped with a spread diverter to control the spread
pattern during Heavyspread operations and is also
equipped with a tilt control to further enhance or vary
the spreading pattern. The spinner assembly can
also be removed to allow the 1540 EC to be used
as a material handler for top dressing or to install the
optional cross conveyor.
Left and Right Hand Spinner Wheels:
The
hydraulically powered spinner wheels are rotating
wheels equipped with vanes. The rotating motion
of the wheels broadcasts the top dressing material.
The mounting angle of the vanes on the wheels is
adjustable and provides adjustment/correction to
spread patterns. Vane adjustment is required when
changing between Lightspread and a very heavy
Heavyspread. The speed of the spinner wheels is
adjustable.
CAN Receiver:
The CAN receiver handles and
stores the programming and setting information
for the electronic control box. The receiver has two
small indicator lights, one green light that indicates
normal operating status and one red light that indicates
operating errors.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE WIDE
SPIN
1540 EC OPERATOR POSITION
Operator Position:
The proper location for the operator
of the 1540 EC Top Dresser is seated in the tow vehicles
seat. Always stop the tow vehicles engine and lock the
brakes before leaving the operator’s seat. Do not stand
behind or allow anyone to stand behind the 1540 EC top
dresser when the spinner attachment is operating.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Move To the Operator’s Position At The Tow Vehicle
Before Engaging the Spinner Assembly.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE WIDE
SPIN
1540 EC ENGINE AND OPERATOR CONTROLS
(See Figures 13 and Figure 14)
Engine Controls:
The engine controls are located on
the engine. The engine is equipped with a throttle, choke,
keyed ON/OFF ignition/starter switch and a fuel shutoff
switch. An automatic throttle control is programmed into
the electronic control box and will automatically raise
or lower the engine speed as the ON/OFF switch is
activated.
Electronic Control Box:
The electronic control box
controls the ON/OFF functions and speeds of the
spinners, the conveyor belt and the engine throttle. The
box has a display that shows spinner and conveyor belt
speeds. The display also shows the operator chosen
preset speeds and system performance information.
When not in use, the control box hangs on the front of
the frame. DO NOT put the box in the hopper.
Always be at the operator’s position before engaging
the control box switches.
The control box switches are -
The ON/OFF Switch:
controls the ON/OFF operation
of the conveyor belt, the spinner assembly and engine
throttle. The switch has 3 positions:
I. Spinners OFF, Conveyor Belt OFF.
II. Spinners ON, Conveyor Belt OFF
III. Spinners ON, Conveyor Belt ON
WARNING
WARNING
