Meyer V- MAX 3954 - Manual (Page 9)

Manually latch/close the trip pan doors, figure 4.
Check that the flow control rear gate is completely
closed. It is unlawful to allow slurry to splash or leak
onto public roads.
TRANSPORTING
TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Use the following chart for calculating the minimum
tractor weight.
MODEL SPREADER EMPTY
WEIGHT + LOAD = GW MINIMUM TRAC-
TOR WEIGHT UP
TO 20 MPH
SV2636 6,100 + _____ = _____ 2/3 of spreader
gross weight
SV3245 7,640 + _____ = _____ 2/3 of spreader
gross weight
SV3954 8,650 + _____ = _____ 2/3 of spreader
gross weight
SI8720 11,445 + _____ = _____ 2/3 of spreader
gross weight
SI8865 18,140 + _____ = _____ 2/3 of spreader
gross weight
MATERIAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT
MATERIAL LBS / CU. FT.
LIME SLUDGE 110-115 LBS.
DRY FEEDLOT MANURE 63-65 LBS.
CHICKEN LITTER 63-65 LBS.
CAKE SLUDGE 62-65 LBS.
SEMI-SOLID MANURE 58-60 LBS.
PEN PACKED MANURE 30-35 LBS.
LIQUID MANURE 63-65 LBS.
SOURCE: ASAE
NOTE: HEAPED LOADS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY
HIGHER CAPACITIES
WARNING :
DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS
GREATER THAN 20 MPH. FAILURE TO HEED MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Operating speed is dictated by the terrain over which
you are traveling. Always use caution. Avoid traveling
on slopes or hills that are unsafe.
WARNING :
OBSERVE ALL APPLICABLE
TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC
ROADWAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL HIGH-
WAY LIGHTING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING :
INSTALL A SMV EMBLEM ON
REAR OF SPREADER FOR TRANSPORTING ON
ROADWAYS AND KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN
AND BRIGHT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If you will travel on public roads and it is legal to do so,
you must know all rules governing such operation.
This will include lighting and brake requirements in ad-
dition to traffic rules. You may also be required to in-
stall a safety chain device on the spreader.
Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you can see that
no one is attempting to pass you and that all traffic is
sufficiently clear from you before making any turns.
Model V-Max —9—
FIGURE 2. SPREADER HOOKUP
HYDRAULIC
HOSES
HOSE
BRACKET
PTO
SHAFT
HITCH
JACK
MAXIMUM SPREADER LOAD WEIGHTS
Model 2636 3245T 3954T 8720T 8865T
Maximum Gross Weight (Pounds) 12,000 24,000 32,000 46,445 56,140
Total Net Weight (Pounds) 6,100 7,640 8,650 11,445 18,140
Cubic Foot Capacity** 181 227 272 468 562
Capacity in Gallons 1,355 1,694 2,033 3,500 4,200
**Struck capacity, heaped loads have significantly higher capacities