HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK - Rev. S3HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERSMODEL: VB750DO NOT –NEVER –Operate This Spreader Until You HaveCompletely Read This Book!Repair or Clean This Spreader WhilePTO is Engaged!Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN byMEYER’S EQUIPMENTMfg. Corp.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS2 PageWidth of Box Inside80”Overall Width11’ 1-3/4”Length of Box Inside213”Depth46”Overall Length29’ 3-1/4”Overall Height (Front)106-1/2”Ground Clearance15”App. Capacity (Bushel)750App. Capacity (Struck Cu. Ft.)482App. Weight13,340Loading Height82-1/2”Apron Chain (Standard)Twin #67P11Apron Chain (Optional)Twin #667XH Pintle / Twin #88W PintleBeatersTwin Ø 39” Vertical Beatersw/ 15MM Thick Spiral FlightingSpindle Diameter3-3/8”Spindle/Hub Load Rating – Each15,000 LBSTire Size (Standard)1600-R20Tire Size (Optional)600/55 x 26.5 Flotation TiresPTO Speed1,000 RPMMin. Tractor Horsepower175Min. Hydraulic Flow14 GPM
INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on the purchase of your newMeyer’s Manure Spreader. With its optionalequipment this is the simplest, most flexible systemon the market today. With proper operation andpreventative maintenance, it will last for manyyears.This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL meansATTENTION! BE CAREFUL! YOUR SAFETY ISINVOLVED! It stresses an attitude of HEADS UPFOR SAFETY. When you see this symbol, bealert to the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY andcarefully read the message that follows.WARNING:NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL COVERS,SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. KEEPHANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROMMOVING PARTS. SOME COVERS ANDGUARDS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FORILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY IN THISMANUAL. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT INSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.At the front of this manual is a Product Registrationand Inspection Certificate. Be sure your dealer hascompleted this certificate and forwarded a copy to themanufacturer to validate the manufacturer’s warranty.The product model and serial number are recorded onthis certificate for your convenience and for properidentification of your spreader by your dealer and themanufacturer when ordering repair parts.The serial number plate is found on the upper left frontcorner of the spreader box or stamped in the left channelat the front. For information on ordering repair parts, referto the repair parts section of this manual. Orders must listthe complete description, correct part number, and totalamount required.All references to right hand and left hand apply to theproduct as viewed from the rear of the machine andfacing the direction of forward travel.You are urged to study this manual and follow theinstructions carefully. Your efforts will be repaid in betteroperation and service as well as a savings in time andrepair expense. Failure to read this manual andunderstand the machine could lead to serious injury. Ifyou do not understand instructions in this manual, contacteither your dealer or Meyer’s Equipment ManufacturingCorp.This supersedes all previous published instructions.Contact InformationMeyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp.701 W Bus Cty Rd AP.O. Box 406Dorchester, WI 54425Phone: (715)-654-5200Fax: (715)-654-5558Email: emcdorchester@tds.net3 Page
TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . 3SAFETY. 6SAFETY SIGNS. 8MANURE SPREADER SAFETY . 10MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE . 11PRE-OPERATION . 12GENERAL . 12TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS . 12TRACTOR SIZE REQUIREMENTS . 13HYDRAULIC SYSTEM . 13TRANSPORTING . 15OPERATION . 16TRACTOR HOOKUP. 16LOADING . 16UNLOADING. 16MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE. 17MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS & LUBRICATION . 18WHEEL AND TIRE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR . 18LOCK RING RIM . 18REAR-AUTOMATIC OVER RUNNING CLUTCH . 18MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE. 18ADJUSTMENTS . 19LUBRICATION . 19CLEANING AND STORAGE . 214 Page
REPLACMENT PARTS . 22MAIN FRAME & BOX PARTS . 22HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS, STANDARD SWING GATE . 24AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS . 26DRIVELINE & RELATED PARTS, VERTICAL BEATERS . 28APRON & RELATED PARTS, STANDARD 67P11 . 30APRON & RELATED PARTS, OPTIONAL 667XH PINTLE. 32APRON & RELATED PARTS, OPTIONAL 88W PINTLE. 34LUBE BANK, APRON SHAFT . 36BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY, 15MM STANDARD . 38VERTICAL BEATERS & RELATED PARTS. 40VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT . 42APRON DRIVE GEARBOX . 44REMOVABLECV TELESCOPING UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY WITHGUARD, TRAILER TO TRACTOR . 4635E UNIVERSAL JOINT, TELESCOPING ASSEMBLY W/ GUARD - REAR WITH OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH. 47YOKE & CLUTCH HUB ASSEMBLY . 48OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . 49HIGHWAY LIGHTING, STANDARD . 50HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, SWING GATE. 52HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD . 54HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL . 56HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL . 58SCALE KIT COMPONENTS . 60LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT . 625 Page
SAFETYA brief definition of signal words that may be used inthis manual:DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injuryor death.WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation that, if not avoided, could result in death orserious injury, and includes hazards that are exposedwhen guards are removed.CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation that, if not avoided, may result in minor ormoderate injury.DECALS ARE ILLUSTRATED ON PAGES 8 and 9.JKDGBBAlso undershieldHON PTO FRONTHALFCVLocated on DrivelineShields under spreaderEFTypical IllustrationCAUTION: IF ANY SAFETY SIGN BECOMES UNREADABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE SIGN MUSTBE REPLACED WITH A NEW SIGN. IF THE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, ALL SAFETY SIGNS MUST BEREPLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOUREQUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT.6 Page
MDIADTUSPLMQDLDECALS ARE ILLUSTRATED ON PAGES 7 and 8.MDIAUPSRTLMCAUTION: IF ANY SAFETY SIGN BECOMES UNREADABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE SIGN MUST BEREPLACED WITH A NEW SIGN. IF THE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, ALL SAFETY SIGNS MUST BEREPLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOUREQUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT.7 Page
SAFETY SIGNSDECAL A. PART NO. VB107DECAL B. PART NO. SW105DECAL C. PART NO. SW102DECAL D. PART NO. 700DECAL E. PART NO. 3003DECAL F. PART NO. 3004DECAL G. PART NO. 3006DECAL I. PART NO. 3001DECAL H. PART NO. SW406CAUTION: IF ANY SAFETY SIGN BECOMES UNREADABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE SIGN MUST BEREPLACED WITH A NEW SIGN. IF THE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, ALL SAFETY SIGNS MUST BEREPLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOUREQUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT.8 Page
DECAL J. PART NO. SW2001DECAL L. REFLECTIVE TAPE-YELLOWPART NO. PM17-5910DECAL K. PART NO. SW2000DECAL M. REFLECTIVE TAPE-REDPART NO. PM17-5915DECAL P. PART NO. VB101 DECAL Q. PART NO. VB102START UP PROCEDURE1. Make certain everyone is clear of machine before startingengine or operation.2. Turn Flow Control to Slowest Position.3. Engage P.T.O.4. RAISE END GATE.5. Engage Tractor Hydraulic Lever to Full Flow Position.DECAL R.PART NO. VB103DECAL S.PART NO. VB1046. Start Apron by Rotating Flow Control Dial Clockwise.DECAL O. PART NO. 3011DECAL U.PART NO. VB106DECAL V.PART NO. 3014CAUTION: IF ANY SAFETY SIGN BECOMES UNREADABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE SIGN MUST BEREPLACED WITH A NEW SIGN. IF THE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, ALL SAFETY SIGNS MUST BEREPLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOUREQUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT.9 Page
MANURE SPREADER SAFETYCAUTIONTHERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A MANURE SPREADER.FOR YOUR SAFETY: Never Enter Spreader Box While In Operation For Any Reason. Only Properly Instructed People Should Operate The Spreader. Do Not Allow Children Or Inexperienced PersonsTo Operate Spreader. Keep All Guards and Shields In Place. Moving Parts Can Crush And Dismember. Clear The Area Before Equipment Start Up. Keep Hands, Feet, and Loose Clothing Away From Moving Parts. Do Not Go Near The Spreader Beaters While Machine Is Operating. Make Sure The PTO Is Securely Locked To Both The Tractor And Spreader Before Operating The Unit. Do Not Operate The PTO At Speeds Higher Than The Manufacturers Recommendations. Highway Traffic Is Not To Exceed 20 Mph. The Tires Supplied Are For Farm Use Only And Are Not Designed ForUse Above This Speed Unless Equipped With High Speed Highway/Off-Road Farm Tires. Use Adequate Safety Chains When Towing The Spreader. The Use of a Slow moving Vehicle Sign Is Required on All Public Roads Unless Equipped with Flashing HazardLights. Obey All Applicable Highway Safety Laws And Rules. Always Use A Tractor Large Enough To Provide Sufficient Braking Assistance When Towing A Loaded Spreader. Use Caution When Traveling Over Uneven Terrain And When Approaching Stops. Do Not Load The Spreader Unless It Is Hitched To The Tractor. Do Not Unhitch A Loaded Spreader From The Tractor, Leaving It Supported By Only The Jack. Park Your Spreader on Level Ground and Place Blocks Ahead Of and Behind The Wheels Before UnhookingFrom Tractor To Avoid Unexpected Rolling When Separated From The Tractor. Do Not Allow Riders on Spreader.FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATHCAUTIONTHERE ARE ADDITIONAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOURSPREADER.FOR YOUR SAFETY: Inspect When First Delivered And Regularly Thereafter; That All Connections And Bolts Are Tight And SecureBefore Operating. Retighten All Wheel Bolts After The First Hour Of Towing. Check Periodically Thereafter. See Maintenance,Wheels. Maintain Proper Tire Air Pressure At All Times. See Maintenance, Tires. Always Wear Eye Protection When Operating Or Servicing Spreader. Be Sure All Movement Has Stopped, The PTO Is Disconnected, The Tractor Is Shut Off And The Ignition Key IsRemoved Before Servicing The Spreader Or Components. Escaping Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure Can Penetrate The Skin And Cause Serious Injury. Relieve AllPressure From The Hydraulic System Before Connecting Or Disconnecting The Lines Or Making Repairs. CheckAll Hoses and Fittings Before Start-up and Periodically During Operation. Never Make Any Alterations Or Modifications To This Equipment.FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH10 P a g e
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDUREBEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit:1. Disengage the tractor PTO.2. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and take it with you.3. Wait for all movement to stop.4. Remove the Telescoping PTO Drive and ALL power connections from the tractor.ONLY when you have taken these precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow the aboveprocedure could lead to death or serious bodily injury.Most farm accidents, like industrial, home andhighway accidents, are caused by the failure ofsome individuals to observe simple andfundamental safety rules or precautions. For thisreason farm accidents, just as other types ofaccidents, can be prevented by recognizing thecauses of accidents and doing something aboutthem before an accident occurs.Regardless of the care used in the design andconstruction of farm equipment, there are manypoints that cannot be completely safe-guardedwithout interfering with accessibility and efficientoperation.A careful operator is the best insurance against anaccident.The complete observance of one simple rule wouldprevent many thousand serious injuries each year.That rule is “NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN, OIL,OR ADJUST A MACHINE WHILE IN MOTION”.-NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCILBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR NEW SPREADER BE SURE TO READ THIS OWNERS MANUALAND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MACHINE!! OBSERVE THE PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUALFOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE!!11 P a g e
PRE-OPERATIONGENERALRead the entire Owner’s Manual before attempting tooperate this manure spreader. Before attempting anymaintenance or repairs; always be sure all rotatingparts have stopped and that the tractor is shut off,disconnect the PTO, relieve all hydraulic pressure anddisconnect hydraulic hoses.WARNINGNEVER OPERATE SPREADER WITH ANY GUARDSOR SHIELDS REMOVED. FAILURE TO HEED MAYRESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY ORDEATH.1 Completely lubricate the unit as described in theLUBRICATION Section.2 Check and tighten the wheel lug nuts if required.3 Check and maintain the tire pressure according tothe manufacturer’s recommendation.The PTO drive shaft assembly is designed to operatewith tractors conforming to the industry standardshown on figure 1 for 1000 RPM PTO output.ADMA Recommendations:A tractor drawbar equipped with a clevis hitch(hammer-strap) can cause interference with the PTOdriveline IID (implement input driveline). Thisinterference can cause serious damage to the IID orthe IID telescoping members. The clevis hitch on thetractor must be removed.If the implement (figure 2, top view) is attached to atractor with a clevis hitch (hammer-strap) styledrawbar, the hammer-strap must be removed to prevent damage to the IID guarding or the IID telescopingmembers.If the implement (figure 2, lower view) is attached to atractor with an offset in the drawbar, be certain it is inthe down position to prevent damage to the IIDguarding or the IID telescoping members.4 Check the entire unit for loose bolts, damaged orloose hydraulic fittings and hoses or other damaged parts.5 The tractor half of the PTO drive shaft assemblymust be locked securely to the tractor output shaft.TRACTORMASTER SHIELDELEMENT INPUTDRIVELINE (IID)IMPLEMENTINPUTCONNECTIONSHIELD (IIC)TRACTOR HITCH AND PTOREQUIREMENTSThe spreader is designed to be operated by a 1000RPM PTO tractor output.WRONGTRACTORMASTER SHIELDELEMENT INPUTDRIVELINE (IID)WRONGFIGURE 2. PTO ALIGNMENTFIGURE 1. TRACTOR DRAWBAR & PTOSPECIFICATION12 P a g e
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMTRACTOR SIZE REQUIREMENTSThe spreader does not have brakes. Towing thespreader must be done safely. The ASAE (AmericanSociety of Agricultural Engineers) specifies that thetowing vehicle should weigh at least 2/3 as much asthe loaded implement to be reasonably safe towing atspeeds up to 20 mph. This (20 mph) is also themaximum recommended towing speed for thespreader.The loaded weight of your spreader will naturally varywith the moisture of the manure and you must consider that for your conditions. The loaded weightcapacities as specified by the spreader manufacturerare as follows:Tractor Towing Size RequirementsUse the following chart for calculating the minimumtractor weight.MODELHeapedCapacitySPREADER EMPTYWEIGHT LOA
MANURE SPREADER SAFETY CAUTION THERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A MANURE SPREADER. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Never Enter Spreader Box While In Operation For Any Reason. Only Properly Instructed People Should Operate The Spreader. Do Not Allow Children Or Inexperienced Persons To Operate Spreader.
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1) Attach the manure spreader to a vehicle using either the 2" ball coupler or the clevis hitch. 2) Rotate the agitator until the rubber wheels are resting on the manure spreader drum. 3) Fill the manure spreader with manure. 4) Drive the manure spreader to the desired spreading location.
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