Meyer 8720 - Manual (Page 9)

operation. If the controls operate the gate in opposite di-
rections to what you expect, reverse the hydraulic hose
connections at the tractor.
WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING
UNDER PRESSURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT
FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN. KEEP ALL HOSES
AND CONNECTIONS IN GOOD SERVICEABLE CON-
DITION. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI-
OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Before loading spreader, slowly engage the tractor PTO
and operate machine at idle speed for several minutes
to insure the spreader is lubricated and operating prop-
erly.
TRANSPORTING
TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Use the following chart for calculating the minimum trac-
tor weight.
MODEL SPREADER EMPTY
WEIGHT + LOAD = GW
MINIMUM
TRACTOR
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
Check that the flow control rear gate is completely
closed. It is unlawful to allow slurry to splash or leak onto
public roads.
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 PUB-
LIC ROADWAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL
HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND MARKING REQUIRE-
MENTS.
Model 8720/8865 -9-
FIGURE 2. SPREADER HOOKUP
HOSE
BRACKET
PTO
SHAFT
JACK STORAGE
HUB
HITCH
JACK
MAXIMUM SPREADER LOAD WEIGHTS
Model 2636 3245T 3954T 8720T 8865T
Maximum Gross Weight (Pounds) 12,000 24,000 32,000 46,645 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