CHAPTER 12 STORAGE

Because a Manure Spreader is year-round implement, it should be inready-to-operate condition at all times. Several provisions have been designed into the Manure Spreader to enable it to be used in cold, moderate and warm outside temperatures. The most important factor for continuous proper operation is lubrication. Routine lubrication should be repeated more frequently in both temperature extremes.

NOTE: When operating the Manure Spreader in freezing temperatures, the unit should be stored inside, if possible. Refer to Operation chapter for special operating procedures in freezing temperatures.

NOTE: This Troubleshooting guide presents problems, causes and suggested remedies beyond the extent of loose, worn or missing parts and It was developed with the understanding that the machine Is In otherwise good operating condition. Refer to the Index at the back of this manual for Chapter and Topic page references. BE SURE to exercise the MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (page 8), BEFORE making any adjustments of repairs.

Beater Problems

Problem

Beater will NOT turn.

Beater does NOT disengage for cleanout.

Shear Bolt is shearing repeatedly.

Cause

Material lodged against Beater. Shear Bolt is sheared.

Drive Chain is broken.

Beater Drive Jaw Clutch does NOT have proper clearance.

Too much start-up load.

Incorrect Shear Bolt being used.

Shear Flanges are damaged or worn. Shifting from "Cleanout" to "Start" while PTO is running.

Clear Beater.

Remedy

Replace Shear Bolt.

Repair or replace Chain.

Readjust clearance per Adjustments chapter.

Reduce infeed rate and engage PTO more gradually.

Replace with correct Shear Bolt identified in Operation chapter.

Repair or replace parts, as required.

Correct operating sequence per information on Operation Decal on front of Spreader.

Conveyor Apron will NOT move.

Conveyor Problems

Drive Shear Bolt sheared.

Drive Chain is broken.

Conveyor Chain is loose.

Conveyor Chain is broken.

Overrunning Clutch NOT functioning properly.

Replace Shear Bolt.

Repair or replace Chain.

Readjust per information in Adjustments chapter.

Repair or replace Chain.

Repair Clutch.

ENDGATE PROBLEMS·

Problem Cause Remedy

Manure is leaking past Seals damaged or worn. Replace Seals. Endgate.

Bent or damaged Endgate. Repair or replace Endgate.

Endgate does NOT raise. Insufficient oil pressure. Check oil supply and connections. Cylinder(s) leaking. Repair Cylinder(s).

Endgate is frozen down. Free Endgate.

Shift Control Problems

Rope Control pulls hard. Rope or Cable off Guide Pulley. Replace Rope or Cable onto Pulley. Sliding Clutch Jaws dry or corroded. Lubricate per information in Lubrication chapter.

Shift Mechanism NOT Cables are damaged. Repair or replace Cable(s). responding to Rope pull.

Cable length is NOT properly set. Readjust per information in Adjustments chapter.

SET-UP & ASSEMBLY

General Information

The following procedures should be performed inside an enclosed workshop which is equipped with the proper tools and an overhead hoist. Although the procedures imply a single set-up person, two people can and will be able to assemble the components to the machine more quickly and easily.

Unless otherwise noted, the standard fastening procedure is to secure two parts with a Cap Screw or Bolt, Lock Washer and Hexagon Nut. A part with a mounting slot should be secured with a Plain Washer against the slotted surfaces. Lock Nuts are sometimes used to prevent two parts from separating but still to allow one part to move or rotate next to the other. Attaching hardware. which will require installation in the path of material flow should always be installed with the head of the screw on the same side of part which will be in contact with the material.

TIRES, WHEELS & AXLES

Tire Mounting A CAUTION

If Spreader Is ordered without mounted tires, It Is recommended that tire mounting ON LV be attempted by a qualified tire manufacturer's Installer or by properly trained personnel according to the manufacturer's Instruction. If you do NOT have such Instructions, contact your tire dealer or the Company. In addition, remember that all truck-type tires MUST be mounted with Inner tubes. Inflating or servicIng tires can be dangerous. Whenever posSible, trained personnel should be called to service and/or mount tires.

NOTE: A Spreader with Used or Recapped Truck Tires that have Inner Tubes with long Valve Stems, MUST be mounted with the Valve Stems facing the outside of the Spreader to prevent breaking off the Valve Stems.

Use an overhead hoist to remove all of the components which were shipped inside the Spreader. After the parts are removed. safely and individually raise each side of the Spreader using an overhead hoist or hydraulic jack.

NOTE: BE SURE to use a long lifting chain or spreader bar when hoisting to avoid distorting the Spreader Box.

Before hoisting. properly block the side NOT being raised. Then, proceed to mount the Wheels and Tires. Attach the Wheels with the Lugs furnished and torque the mounting hardware to 125 ft-lb (170 Nm).

Accessory Components

Awarning

Before proceeding to Install any of the Accessory components, properly support the Spreader A-Frame with the Hltchjack. BE SURE that the Lockpln Is properly Installed and seated through both holes In the Hltchjack Tube and mounting Hub, on the AFrame. Place blocks In front of and In back of both Spreader Tires to prevent any movement or otherwise attach the Spreader to a tractor. Do NOT attach the PTO Telescoping Drive.

NOTE: The following information for each accessory, as applicable, is divided into two sections; Genera/Information and Special Procedures. Refer to the exploded-view drawings and associated parts lists for assembly details. On hydraulically-powered accessories, Quick-disconnect Fittings, to match your tractor remote outlets MUST be purchased locally. Use Loc(or equivalent pipe sealing compound) to insure leak-free pipe-threaded connections.

Hydraulic Endgate

Endgate onto the Spreader in the manner illustrated. Attaching hardware is listed indented below the com­ General Information ponent being installed. In many cases, the hardware should NOT be tightly secured until related com­

NOTE: If a Splash Guard and Side Rails package ponents are aligned and installed. After the Cylinders. is going to be installed, it should be mounted on the Hoses and Tubes are interconnected, the Tubes should Spreader before the Endgate is installed. be anchored in existing holes at the approximate locations indicated in the drawings.

Refer to the exploded-view drawing and associated parts list and install the components of the Hydraulic

Optional 135 Endgate Package 804489

Second Endgate Control Cylinder Kit

one of the branches of each Tee and the Crossover Tubes will be connected to the other branches of each Tee.

the Tubes which lead to the front of the Spreader will be connected to the legs of the Tees, the General Information Hoses for the left Cylinder will be connected to Refer to the exploded-view drawing and associated parts list and install the components of the Second Endgate Control Cylinder Kit onto the Spreader in the manner illustrated. Components and attaching 2. After the right Cylinder, Hoses and Crossover hardware is very similar to those used with the single Tubes are interconnected, the Crossover Tubes Endgate Control Cylinder package. Hardware is listed should be anchored at about the middle of the indented below the component being installed. Spreader Box floor with the Special Bolt, two Likewise, the hardware should NOT be tightly secured Clamps and Locknut as shown. After making sure until related components are aligned and installed. that the Apron Slats are NOT in the path of the anchor bolt, drill a 13/32" diameter hole through Special Installation Notes the Box Floor from under the Spreader. Then,

1. The two Elbow Fittings (between the Tubes and Hoses to the Cylinder on the left side) should be removed and replaced with the Tee Fittings shown at the ends of the Crossover Tubes. Then, pass the Special Bolt through the 13/32" hole (from the top down) and install the two Clamps around the Crossover Tubes and secure them with the Locknut provided.

Optional Second Endgate Control Cylinder Kit 804492

Litter Pan

General Information

Refer to the exploded-view drawing and associated parts list and install the components of the Litter Pan onto the Spreader in the manner illustrated. Hardware is listed indented below the component being installed. Likewise, the hardware should NOT be tightly secured until related components are aligned and installed.

Special Installation Notes

lao When the Litter Pan is installed in conjunction with a Hydraulic Endgate, the Control Cable MUST be routed through the Guide Assembly and up to the Yoke of the Left Endgate Control Cylinder and anchored around the Cylinder Yoke Clevis with the Cable Clamp provided.

lb. When the Litter Pan is NOT installed in conjunction with a Hydraulic Endgate, the short Control Cable (furnished with the Litter Pan package) is replaced by a long Control Cable which is furnished with the Litter Pan Manual Trip Lever Package. When the Manual Trip Lever is installed, the long Cable is routed from the Litter Pan Control Lever through all of the Rope Guides, along the left side of the Spreader, and connected to the Manual Trip Lever per details under that topic.

2. When the Litter Pan is installed in conjunction with a Hydraulic Endgate, the opening of the Litter Pan is activated by the extension of the left Endgate Control Cylinder. To obtain the proper Cylinder extension and Litter Pan Control Cable length adjustment, three initial conditions should be established before the Control Cable is connected around and anchored to the Cylinder Yoke Clevis.

a. Mount all of the components of the Endgate package with the exception of attaching the end of the Control Cable to the Cylinder Yoke Clevis. b. Using the tractor hydraulic remote control, activate the Endgate Control Cylinder to fully extend the Cylinder and completely raise the Endgate. Then, slightly retract the Cylinder (about 1") so that the Cylinder is NOT in its extension state. Shut off the tractor engine and make sure that the Endgate is stable (NOT moving downward).

C. At the back end of the Spreader and by hand, completely open the Litter Pan and carefully block the Litter Pan completely open.

3. With the Endgate Cylinder in the position established in step 2b and the Litter Pan blocked in the position established in step 2c, route the end of the Control Cable around the Cylinder Rod end Clevis and tightly secure the Cable Clamp so that the Cable is taut. Then, carefully remove the Litter Pan block and test the operation by extending and retracting the Endgate Cylinder to raise and lower the Endgate. Readjust the Cable length as required so that the Litter Pan opens completely just before the Endgate is completely raised.

Litter Pan Manual Trip Lever Package

After the Litter Pan package is installed and instead of installing the short Endgate-controlled Cable, anchor the long Control Cable, furnished with the Manual Trip Lever Package, to the Litter Pan Control mechanism in the same manner illustrated with the Litter Pan drawing. Then, route the long Control Cable through the Rope Guides and up to the top front left corner of the Spreader. Per the exploded-view drawing and associated parts list, install the components of the Manual Trip Lever mechanism and connect the Control Cable to the Trip Lever as illustrated. Hardware is listed indented below the components being installed. Likewise, the hardware should NOT be tightly secured until related components are aligned and installed.

Optional Manual Trip Packages 804864 & 804865

Splash Shield & Side Rails manner illustrated. Hardware is listed indented below the component being installed. Likewise. the hardware Refer to the exploded-view drawing and associated should NOT be tightly secured until related comparts list and install the components of the Splash ponents are aligned and installed. Shield & Side Rails package onto the Spreader in the Optional Splash Shield &Side Ralls Package 804494