Truck mount spreaders 10, Freezing weather op er a tion 10, Truck mount spreaders freezing weather operation – Meyer V- MAX 3954 User Manual

Page 10: Truck mount spreaders, Freezing weather operation

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USE OF SAFETY CHAIN

CAUTION:

A SAFETY CHAIN MUST BE IN-

STALLED TO RETAIN THE CONNECTION BE-
TWEEN TRACTOR (OR OTHER TOWING VEHICLE)
AND SPREADER WHENEVER TRAVELING ON
PUBLIC ROADS IN CASE THE HITCH CONNEC-
TION WOULD SEPARATE. A SUGGESTED AT-
TACHMENT IS ILLUSTRATED ON FIGURE 3.

The chain must be strong enough to hold the weight of
the loaded spreader (See table on page 9). If using a

grab hook at the end(s) of the chain to secure the
chain to itself, a hook latch must be installed.

The length of the safety chain is not to be any longer
than necessary to turn without interference. If any
chain links or attachment hardware are broken or
stretched, repair before using. Store chain so it does
not corrode or become damaged. Do not use this
chain for other implements because the strength and
length of the chain may not be adequate. Identify this
chain for use on this particular spreader. Do not use
the intermediate support as the attaching point.

TRUCK MOUNT SPREADERS

Depending on the make and model of the truck it may
be necessary to install a light converter (MEYER
PART #56-0028). Converter will allow signal lights and
brake lights to operate according to DOT lighting stan-
dard. Call factory for more information.

FREEZING WEATHER OPERATION

Allow spreader to completely empty last of manure
contents and disengage tractor PTO. Shut off tractor,
remove the ignition key and allow all movement to
stop before attempting to clean the spreader.

WARNING

:

DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR

LUBRICATE WHILE SPREADER IS IN MOTION.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manually open the trip pan doors at rear of spreader,
figure 4, and scrape clean any remaining manure from
inside the rear of spreader. Clean all manure from rear

Model V-Max

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FIGURE 3. SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION

Towing Machine
Attaching Point

Hook w/ hook latch

Safety Chain
Loop.

Intermediate support

FIGURE 4. TRIP PAN DOORS

LOCK HANDLE BEHIND DETENT
TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED

TRIP PAN
DOOR

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