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- Page 1 ® BULK SEED TENDER ® 4055 SEED EXPRESS ™ This product is covered by one or more U.S., Canadian, Foreign patents and/or pending patent applications. For details, see: OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 SIGN-OFF FORM Meridian Manufacturing Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using or maintaining the bin must read and clearly understand ALL Safety and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
- Page 3 We want to thank you for purchasing a Meridian manufactured product. Whether this is your first Meridian purchase or you have been a customer for years, you are now part of the Meridian community of customers and we appreciate your business.
- Page 4 ® DEALER INSPECTION REPORT MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC. 2902 EXPANSION BLVD. STORM LAKE, IA 50588 T: (800) 437-2334 P: (712) 732-1780 F: (712) 732-1028 www.meridianmfg.com iowa_warranty@meridianmfg.com Unit’s Model Number ______________________ Unit’s Serial Number _______________________ £ Review safety and operating instructions with owner £...
- Page 5 ® CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC. 2902 EXPANSION BLVD. STORM LAKE, IA 50588 T: (800) 437-2334 P: (712) 732-1780 F: (712) 732-1028 www.meridianmfg.com iowa_warranty@meridianmfg.com LICENSING INFORMATION Delivery Date _____________________________ DEALER _________________________________ SOLD TO _________________________________ Address __________________________________ Address __________________________________ City ______________________________________...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 1: INTRODUCTION ..... . . 1-1 1.1 Operator Orientation . - Page 8 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 3.6 Pre-Operation Checklist..... 3-15 3.7 Attaching to Tow Vehicle .
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Page 9: Section 1: Introduction
® meet the exacting standards of the agricultural industry. Keep this manual for future reference. Call your dealer, distributor or Meridian if you need assistance, information, additional/replacement copies or a digital copy of this document. The information provided herein is of a descriptive nature. Meridian Manufacturing Inc. reserves the right to modify the machinery design and specifications provided herein without and preliminary notice. -
Page 10: Patent Information
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 1.3 PATENT INFORMATION This product is covered by one or more U.S., Canadian, Foreign patents and/or pending patent applications. For details, see: Meridian continuously enhances its product offering ®... -
Page 11: Section 2: Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Section 2: SAFETY The Safety Alert Symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! 3 Big Reasons why safety The Safety Alert Symbol YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! is important to you: identifies important safety •... -
Page 12: Safety Orientation
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and • Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Meridian Seed Tender. Be Manual and all safety decals before ®... -
Page 13: Equipment Safety Guidelines
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2.4 SAFETY DECALS Safety of the operator and bystanders is one • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all of the main concerns when designing and times. -
Page 14: Decal Location
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.5 DECAL LOCATION The following illustrations show the general location of decals on this tender. The position of decals may vary depending on the machine’s options. Decals are not shown at actual size. -
Page 15: Work Preparation
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.6 WORK PREPARATION • Clear working area of stones, branches or • Never operate the tender and its engine until hidden obstacles that might be hooked or you have read the manuals, and understand the information. -
Page 16: Maintenance Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.9 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.10 TIRE SAFETY • Review Section 4: Service and Maintenance, • Failure to follow procedure when before maintaining or operating the tender. mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion and may •... -
Page 17: Engine Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.12 ENGINE SAFETY • Read and understand the operating • Do not tamper with governor springs, governor manual provided with the engine. links or other parts which may increase the governed engine speed. -
Page 18: Operating Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.13 OPERATING SAFETY 2.14 REFUELLING SAFETY • Anyone who will be operating this • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. tender, or working around it, must read this manual. They must know •... -
Page 19: Transport Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.16 TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.17 STORAGE SAFETY • Lock the conveyor tube in transport position. • Store in an area away from human activity. • Ensure that the trailer brakes are in good •... - Page 20 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® This page intentionally left blank 2-10 11.2022...
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Page 21: Section 3: Operation
The Meridian® 4055 Seed Express™ Bulk Seed Tender® has many features incorporated into it as a result of suggestions made by customers like you. Hazard controls and accident prevention are dependent upon the personnel operating and maintaining it. -
Page 22: Machine Components
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS A gas engine, mounted on the frame, powers The main components are: the hydraulic pump. It operates the hydraulic motor for the conveyor and the control cylinders a. -
Page 23: Components And Controls
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.2 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of the components and controls. Options and their locations may vary. - Page 24 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Hydraulic Oil Reservoir and Filter: The oil reservoir and filter are positioned in the corner behind the engine. Fig 7 - Engine, hydraulic oil reservoir and filter Conveyor Tube Rotation System: The tube is mounted on a turret that rotates from front to back along the left side.
- Page 25 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Delivery Spout: The hydraulic drive for the conveyor belt is located at the discharge. Fig 11 - Conveyor delivery spout Roll Tarp: Always keep the compartments covered when not being filled, to prevent damage to the compartment coating.
- Page 26 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Break-Away System: A Break-Away Switch is installed on all trailers. The control box contains LEDs to show the condition of enclosed battery. There is a Test button to check the battery level.
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Page 27: Control Panel Functions
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.3 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS The MEGA REMOTE system is a state-of-the-art microprocessor based Radio Frequency (RF) control system. It provides the operator the ability to operate the seed tender from the remote control handset or the control panel. - Page 28 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® DECREASE: ENABLE/DISABLE DISPLAY: Decreases the weight when setting the Hold both INCREASE and DECREASE push Weight to Dispense function. buttons on the control box simultaneously for 10 seconds to enable or disable the display.
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Page 29: Setting Weight To Dispense
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.3.1 Setting Weight to Dispense: 3.3.3 Auto Reset Function: 1. Select the Weight To Dispense screen using 1. Using the Weight To Dispense screen, select scroll button ( k). -
Page 30: Remote Control System
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.4 REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Each radio remote control handset transmitter is 3.4.1 Functions of Handset Buttons: designed to operate with a unique radio ID code Use the buttons on the control to operate the and RF channel sequence. - Page 31 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® d. GATE 1 and GATE 2: AUTO RESET: The Slide Gate buttons open and close Pressing the AUTO RESET button on the slide gates at the bottom of both the handset will dispense the Weight To compartments.
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Page 32: Handset Display Panel
BAR PAGE for all the bars. On the BAR PAGE where all weights are shown ® separately, holding down the TARE button on the Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 5.4.2 Display Panel control panel for 10 seconds will zero the reading for all the bars. - Page 33 5.4.2 Display Panel 5.4.2 Display Panel If the “NO LINK” message appears, the remote If the “NO LINK” message appears, the remote ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender transmitter is not communicating with the control ™ ®...
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Page 34: Machine Break-In
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.5 MACHINE BREAK-IN special break-in procedure been developed to ensure the integrity of the seed tender when first put into service. Follow the Before Starting instructions and then follow the Inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10 hour instructions at the appropriate interval. -
Page 35: Pre-Operation Checklist
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.6 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of this Meridian 6. Remove all entangled material. ® Bulk Seed Tender requires that each operator ® reads and follows the operating instructions and 7. -
Page 36: Attaching To Tow Vehicle
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.7 ATTACHING TO TOW VEHICLE UPENDING HAZARD Compartment 1 Compartment 2 (closest to hitch) Do not stand over hitch when unhooking (rear of tender) the trailer from the tow vehicle. -
Page 37: Gooseneck Hitch Trailer
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 7. Attach the safety chain securely to the tow vehicle to prevent unexpected separation. - Cross the chains when attaching. 8. Connect the wiring harness for the lights and brakes. - Page 38 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 5. Raise the gooseneck ball hitch to go over the lowered tailgate of the tow vehicle and to clear the height of the gooseneck ball. 6. Open the clamp latch on the gooseneck coupler.
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Page 39: Roll Tarp
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.8 ROLL TARP 1. Using both hands, carefully unclip the holder and remove the crank handle. 2. Extend the crank rod to a comfortable operating position. Fig 27 - Crank handle in holder 3. -
Page 40: Loading The Tender
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.9 LOADING THE TENDER UPENDING HAZARD Tender must be connected to tow vehicle at all times during operation to avoid tipping backwards. Fig 31 - Compartment slide gates UPENDING HAZARD Always load the front compartment first to maintain a positive tongue weight. -
Page 41: Delivering Seed To Planter
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.10 DELIVERING SEED TO PLANTER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Keep away from power lines. • Be aware of your surroundings when raising or lowering the conveyor tube. • Maintain at least 20 feet between the equipment and any electrical hazard. - Page 42 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2. Unlatch conveyor from the transport position by releasing the latch. ELECTROCUTION CRUSH HAZARD HAZARD Keep hands and Avoid contact with overhead power arms clear of 7. Raise the conveyor off of the transport lines or electrically powered objects.
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Page 43: Unplugging
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.11 UNPLUGGING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD • Do not operate with access door open. • Do not place hands or fingers near rotating or moving parts. • Do not operate without guard. -
Page 44: Storage
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.12 STORAGE 7. Lubricate all grease fittings and conveyor belt roller bearings. PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Make sure that all grease cavities have • Store the tender in an area away from been filled with grease to remove any water human activity. -
Page 45: Section 4: Service And Maintenance
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety • Before servicing, repairing or unplugging; items before maintaining the tender. stop engine, remove ignition key and wait for moving parts to stop. -
Page 46: Greasing
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Storing Lubricants: Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants. -
Page 47: Servicing Intervals
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.2 SERVICING INTERVALS The following recommended periods are based 4.2.1 Every 10 Hours or Daily: on normal operating conditions. Severe or 1. Check engine oil level unusual conditions may require more frequent - Fill as needed. -
Page 48: Every 100 Hours Or Monthly
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.2.3 Every 100 Hours or Monthly: 15. Grease conveyor belt roller bearings. 16. Grease the hydraulic cylinders. 17. Grease the turret and rotation gears and movement locations. 18. Check wheel nuts. -
Page 49: Every 200 Hours Or Annually
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.2.4 Every 200 Hours or Annually: 25. Change the engine oil. 26. Check hydraulic oil for contaminants. 27. Check hydraulic motor to engine shaft coupling and spider. 28. Check that battery retains maximum charge. -
Page 50: Maintenance Procedures
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4.3.1 Engine Maintenance: Refer to the engine manual for complete details. Change Engine Oil: REFUELLING HAZARD BURN HAZARD • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. -
Page 51: Hydraulic System
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.2 Hydraulic System: Hydraulic oil and filter change is recommended annually or every 400 hours of operation using an AW HVI Hydraulic ISO 32 oil. IMPORTANT: Never run the hydraulic pump unless the hydraulic oil tank is full. -
Page 52: Conveyor Belt Tension
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.4 Conveyor Belt Tension: 1. Loosen the locknut on each side of the belt tension mechanism. 2. Tighten the two tension bolts equally. - While holding the bolt in place, retighten both locking nuts. -
Page 53: Conveyor Belt Replacement
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.6 Conveyor Belt Replacement: 1. Position tube for easy access to both ends. 2. Open the access door. 3. Loosen the idler roller tension bolts. 4. If the old belt can be used to thread the new belt, continue with this step;... -
Page 54: Trailer Break-Away System
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.7 Trailer Break-Away System: Testing the Battery: 1. Disconnect the trailer plug from the tow vehicle; otherwise, you are testing the tow vehicle’s battery. 2. Press the green TEST button on the control box located inside the frame of the trailer. -
Page 55: Remote Control Handset
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.8 Remote Control Handset: 4.3.9 Remote Control Handset to Control Panel Receiver Synchronization: The handset is powered by two AA batteries. The handset display window indicates the remaining To reprogram the ID code to the receiver: battery life. -
Page 56: Control Panel Error Codes
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.11 Control Panel Error Codes: Error Code Outputs: The receiver module can identify problems with the system in the form of an error code. Check red indicator light (a) on the receiver to diagnose system problems. - Page 57 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Table 2 - Control System Wiring Locations DESCRIPTION Conveyor Speed CR Proportional Output - Orange/Black Engine Start Output Engine Stop Output Conveyor Lift Output - Red Conveyor Lower Output - Blue...
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Page 58: Axle, Trailer, Frame Bolts
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.12 Axle, Trailer, Frame Bolts: 4.3.15 Tires: Check the axle, frame, trailer and tender hold- Check the tires for normal and/or abnormal tire down bolt torque at least once per year. -
Page 59: Service Record
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.4 SERVICE RECORD See Section 4.2 for servicing intervals. This section is only a general guide under good conditions. Under extreme, or unusual circumstances adjust service timing accordingly. For more detailed schedule pertaining to the specific engine model, consult its Operator Manual. -
Page 60: Ordering Parts
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.5 ORDERING PARTS Always give the Model Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. To get your parts promptly the following information will be required: • The part name and number •... -
Page 61: Section 5: Troubleshooting
If problems are confronted which are difficult to solve, even after having read through this section, please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Before you call, please have this Operator’s Manual and the unit’s serial number ready. - Page 62 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® This page intentionally left blank 11.2022...
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Page 63: Section 6: Reference
Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Section 6: REFERENCE For information not included here, or for a digital copy of this manual, please call your dealer, or Meridian Manufacturing Inc. directly for assistance: (800) 437-2334. 30’ 8-1/2” 15’ 11’ 6-3/4” 10’ 1-1/4”... - Page 64 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 14’ 10” 8’ 3” 16’ 10” 19’ 6” - Minimum discharge height: 8’ 3” - Maximum discharge height: 14’ 10” - Minimum distance between spout and side of tender (when conveyor is 90° to the side and at highest height): 16’...
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Page 65: Bolt Torque
® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 6.1 BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. - Page 66 ® Operator’s Manual: 4055 Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® This page intentionally left blank 11.2022...
- Page 67 Meridian warranty does not cover these conditions unless otherwise noted. All Meridian products that fall under warranty and needs service must be brought back to the dealer or point of purchase, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Meridian Warranty Department.
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