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MODEL L4000G4 UNIT SERIAL NUMBER _______________________ MANUAL NUMBER: 307074-D EFFECTIVE 11/2011 1330 76TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7052 PHONE (319) 363-8281 | FAX (319) 286-3350 www.highwayequipment.com Copyright 2003 Highway Equipment Company, Inc.
We urge you to protect your investment by using genuine HECO parts and our authorized dealers for all work other than routine care and adjustments. Highway Equipment Company reserves the right to make alterations or modifications to this equipment at any time. The manufacturer shall not be obligated to make such changes to machines already in the field.
NOTE: process. The need for safety cannot be stressed strongly enough in this manual. At Highway Equipment Company, we urge you to make safety your top priority when operating any equipment. We firmly advise that anyone allowed to operate this machine be thoroughly trained and tested, to prove they understand the fundamentals of safe operation.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 SAFETy CONTINUED MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times. 2. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 SAFETy DECALS Please Give Part No., Description 307074-D Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 SAFETy DECALS CONTINUED Please Give Part No., Description 307074-D & Unit Serial No. Page Rev. A...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 GENERAL SAFETy RULES OPERATION SECTION 1. Before attempting 6. Stay clear of any moving to operate this unit, members, such read and be sure shafts, couplings and understand universal joints. Make operation adjustments in small maintenance steps, shutting down manual.
Replacement BC rating or larger. decals can be ordered from your dealer’s parts department or from Highway Equipment Company by calling (319) 363-8281 or 1-888-363-8006. 16. Hydraulic system and oil can get hot enough cause burns.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 GENERAL SAFETy RULES MAINTENANCE SECTION 1. Maintenance includes all 7. Some parts lubrication, inspection, assemblies adjustments (other quite heavy. Before than operational control attempting adjustments such unfasten any heavy feedgate openings, part or assembly, conveyor speed, etc.)
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NEW LEADER GENERAL SAFETy RULES L4000G4 MAINTENANCE SECTION CONTINUED 11. When batteries being charged discharged, they generate hydrogen and oxygen gases. This combination of gases is highly explosive. DO NOT SMOKE around batteries—STAY AWAY FROM FLAME—don’t check batteries by shorting terminals as the spark could cause an explosion.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 GENERAL SAFETy RULES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. The selection of the vehicle on which a spreader 6. Do body is to be mounted has important safety weld on aspects. To avoid overloading: v e h i c l e a.
The dual conveyors deliver material to the spinners through an adjustable metering gate at the rear of the hopper body. Orbital type hydraulic motors mounted to 6 to 1 ratio spur gear case on the L4000G4 drive the conveyor. The conveyor options include a pintle type chain joined by cross bars every (#3) link or a belt-over-chain type having parallel strands of pintle type (#4) chain joined by cross bars every other link.
NEW LEADER L4000G4 INITIAL START-UP HEADER Refer to www.highwayequipment.com for installation instructions. Once on the website, click Customer Support, Other Manuals and Instructions, New Leader Installation Instructions. WARNING Stand clear of moving machinery. NOTE: Do not load spreader with material.
NEW LEADER L4000G4 FIELD TESTING HEADER The following procedure is a guide: 1. Field test over any suitable course which allows vehicle to be driven at speeds to be used while spreading. 2. Make sure unit has been properly serviced, that oil reservoir is full and gate valve under reservoir is fully open.
5. Adjust spinner to give spread pattern desired. See G4 Spread Pattern section. 6. Set rear feedgate opening to obtain yield desired. Turn feedgate handle to adjust L4000G4 feedgate opening. 7. Make sure shut-off valve on hydraulic reservoir is fully opened.
NEW LEADER L4000G4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE HEADER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PAYS! The handling and spreading of commercial fertilizers is a most severe operation with respect to metal corrosion. Establish a frequent, periodic preventative maintenance program to prevent rapid damage to spreading equipment.
NEW LEADER L4000G4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED HEADER HYDRAULIC HOSE Hose assemblies in operation should be inspected frequently for leakage, kinking, abrasion, corrosion or other signs of wear or damage. Worn or damaged hose assemblies should be replaced immediately. Testing should be conducted in approved test stands with adequate guards to protect the WARNING operator.
Figure 1 - Spray Nozzle Chain Tension to be Measured REAR from Rear of Sill. Proper Tension: L4000G4 conveyor 36” to 40” (91cm - 102cm) Main Conveyor Figure 2 - Chain Tension Conveyor chains that are too tight will tend to stretch, causing excess sprocket wear and eventually breakage.
NEW LEADER L4000G4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED HEADER CONVEYOR BELT MAINTENANCE Standard belt for the #4 chain is moderate oil resistant that is impervious to moisture, weathering, or normal action which can be used with chemical impregnated fertilizer or oil based additives.
Extreme environments or dirty conditions may require the use of different oils. Consult your New Leader dealer or the Product Support Department at Highway Equipment Company for systems operating outside normal conditions. Ideal Oil Operating Temperature 115-158°F (46.11-70°...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART HEADER Shut off all power and allow all moving parts to come to rest before performing any WARNING maintenance operation. The spreader should be regularly lubricated with the lubricants recommended in this manual in accordance with...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 TROUBLESHOOTING HEADER • Symptom: Spinner motors do not turn when spinner control valve is in running position. See reasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9. • Symptom: Spinners turn but conveyor does not run in manual mode. See reasons 6, 8, 9, 10 & 22.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED HEADER Reason: Correction: 6. Conveyor relief valve open to return line. Using relief valve testing adapter and flow meter, test valve for opening pressure. If not 2000 PSI (137.9 bar), replace relief valve. 7. Jammed or frozen spinner motors.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 MULTAPPLIER COMPLETE HEADER HyDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Please Give Part No., Description 307074-D Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
NEW LEADER L4000G4 MULTAPPLIER READy HyDRAULIC SCHEMATIC 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 MULTAPPLIER READy HP HyDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Please Give Part No., Description 307074-D Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 STANDARD TORqUES NATIONAL COARSE (NC) CAPSCREWS CAP SCREW GRADE IDENTIFICATION - MARKINGS ON HEAD SAE GRADE 2 NO MARKINGS SAE GRADE 5 THREE MARKS - 120 DEGREES APART SAE GRADE 8 SIX MARKS - 60 DEGREES APART USE GRADE 2 TORQUES FOR STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS AND CARRIAGE BOLTS.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 NOTES THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK! Please Give Part No., Description 307074-D Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
Highway Equipment Company. If your claims are not being handled (by the transportation company) to your satisfaction, please call the Parts Manager at Highway Equipment Company (319-363-8281) for assistance. In the parts list the following symbols and abbreviations stand for: * - Not Shown AR –...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 REMOVABLE ENDGATE, FEEDGATE & jACk HEADER 10,11 18,19,20 16,17 14,15 JACK Please Give Part No., Description 307074-D Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
NEW LEADER L4000G4 REMOVABLE ENDGATE, FEEDGATE & jACk HEADER CONTINUED ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 409 SS 304 SS 86951 86951 Kit - Hardware, Includes 2-5 86773 86952 Endgate – Removable Wldmt *20128-X1 20128-X1 Cap Screw – 1/2 x 1 1/4 Gr8...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 CONVEyOR CHAIN OILER HEADER 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 CONVEyOR CHAIN OILER CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 306061 Oiler - Chain Assy, Includes 1-30 306063 Tank – Assy, Includes 1-13 306658 Nozzle & Hose - Assy, Includes 12,13,19-29 304398 Tank – Wldmt 306657 Elbow 304409 Mount –...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 CONVEyOR CHAIN OILER CONTINUED ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 36399 Cap Screw – 3/8 x 1-1/4 SS 34129 Grommet – Rubber 306649 Nozzle – Mount Assy 304839 Angle – Wldmt Nozzle Mount 306650 Body – Male Nozzle Brass 306651 Strainer –...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 FENDERS - FULL FLOATATION TIRES HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 409 SS 304 SS 86614-X1 305097 Fender - RH, 13’ Unit 305090 305584 Fender - RH, 14’ Unit 83051-X2 305096 Fender - LH, 13’ Unit (with Tank Cutout & Light...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 FENDERS - SUPER FLOATATION TIRES HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 409 SS 304 SS 86614 86544 Fender - RH, 13’ Unit 86604 86620 Fender - RH, 14’ Unit 83286-X1 83302-X1 Fender - LH, 13’ Unit (with Tank Cutout & Light...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 FENDERS - SUPER FLOATATION TIRES WITH HEADER 120” STRAIGHT FLARE 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 FENDERS - SUPER FLOATATION TIRES WITH HEADER 120” STRAIGHT FLARE CONTINUED ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 409 SS 304 SS 86614-X2 ------------- Fender - RH, 13’ Unit 86604-X1 ------------- Fender - RH, 14’ Unit 83286-X2 ------------- Fender - LH, 13’ Unit (with Tank Cutout)
NEW LEADER L4000G4 SIDE BOARDS HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 98744 Side Boards - Kit (Body w/Insert) Side Board – RH Wldmt 98752 (Specify Unit Length) Side Board – LH Wldmt 98755 (Specify Unit Length) 98758 Side Board – Front Wldmt 86867 Pocket –...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 SIDE BOARD MOUNTS (WOOD) HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 96283 Mount – Kit Side Board 96285 Mount – Wldmt Side Board 86867 Pocket – Side Board 36401 Cap Screw – 1/2 x 1 36426 Washer – Flat 1/2 36422 Washer –...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 HEADER LADDER 15,16,17 3,12,13,14 9,10,11 15,16,17 3,13 9,10,11 TOR CONTINUED 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 LADDER CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 306113 Ladder - Assy Folding, Includes 1-17 306115 Ladder - Wldmt Upper 89044 Ladder - Wldmt Lower 88638 Tube - 3/4” x 11GA x 3/8” SS 73344 Bracket - Anchor...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 24” HyDRAULICS FANS W/ACTUATOR HEADER 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 24” HyDRAULICS FANS W/ACTUATOR CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 305595 24” Hydraulic Fan Assy, Includes 1-53 305596 24” Hydraulic Fan Assy 1/4” Disc, Includes 1-54 87106 Fan – LH Assy, Includes 27,28,30-34 87105 Fan – RH Assy, Includes 26,28,29,31-34...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 24” HyDRAULICS FANS W/ACTUATOR CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 25871 Fin – LH Wldmt 20004 Cap Screw – 1/4 x 7/8 20676 Nut – Lock 1/4 20034 Cap Screw – 5/16-18 x 3/4 20035 Cap Screw - 5/16 x 7/8 (1/4” disc) 20677 Nut –...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 SPINNER GUARD & SHIELDS HEADER Guards are intended to reduce hazard of entanglement with machinery and injury. All WARNING guards must be installed per this drawing before spreader is put into operation. 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 SPINNER GUARD & SHIELDS CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 87066-X1 Guard – Center Section Wldmt 87027-X1 Guard – RH Wldmt 87031-X1 Guard – LH Wldmt 36398 Cap Screw - 3/8 x 1 36425 Washer – Flat 3/8 36420 Washer –...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 RESERVOIR W/COOLER HEADER 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 RESERVOIR W/COOLER CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 305751 Reservoir – Mount Assy , Includes: 1-27 306082 Reservoir – Mount Assy 304, Includes 1-27 305533 Cooler Tank Assy, Includes 1-21,27 306081 Cooler Tank Assy 304, Includes 1-21,27...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 STANDARD HyDRAULICS HEADER LEFT HAND HYDRAULICS NOTE: MultApplier Complete with PWM Valve Shown RIGHT HAND HYDRAULICS 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 STANDARD HyDRAULICS CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 306290 Valve, Assy SFP 40 GPM, Includes 68-74 29803 Fitting - 16-16 070120 300033 Clamp - Tubing Twin 1” 29807 Fitting - 16-16 070321 86557 Clamp - Tube 1”...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 STANDARD HyDRAULICS CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 305917 Hose - Assy 1-1/4” x 50-1/2” 2CB 82599 Hose - Assy 1” x 42” 2CB Return 29766 Fitting - 6-6 070102 302436 Tube - Assy 1” OD x 14-3/8”...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 STANDARD HyDRAULICS CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 29803 Fitting - 16-16 070120 29850 Fitting - 16-16-16 070432 29806 Fitting - 16-16 070321 302449 Fitting - 16-16 Non Standard 302160-AB Valve - Check 1” 29807 Fitting - 16-16 070221...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 HI-PERFORMANCE HyDRAULICS HEADER LEFT HAND HYDRAULICS NOTE: MultApplier Ready with PWM Valve Shown RIGHT HAND HYDRAULICS 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 HI-PERFORMANCE HyDRAULICS CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 305050 Tank - Hydraulic Wldmt 306080 Tank - Hydraulic Wldmt 304 306291 Valve - Assy SFP 25 GPM, Includes 68-76 305900 Tube - 3/4” OD x 84-1/2” Assy 304 13’ Unit 305901 Tube - 3/4”...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 HI-PERFORMANCE HyDRAULICS CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 86556 Plate - Cover Hyd Tube Clamp 34865 Cap Screw - 1/4-20NC x 2-1/4 SS 36423 Washer - Flat 1/4 SS 42034 Nut - Lock 1/4-20 SS 302097 Washer - Step...
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 HI-PERFORMANCE HyDRAULICS CONTINUED HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 29791 Fitting - 12-12-12 070428 29788 Fitting - 12-12 Non Standard 29835 Fitting - 12-16 070120 98705 Valve - Relief Soft Start 34750 Fitting - 16-16-16 070429 56269 Fitting - 12-16 070320...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 SPINNER HyDRAULICS HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 304948 Motor - Assy LH Style II, Includes 1,5,8-10 304949 Motor - Assy RH Style II, Includes 1,9-11 305950 Motor – Spinner 71781 Valve – Flow Divider 34810 Adapter 29840 Adapter - 90°...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 BIN SENSOR HEADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 98788-AA Sensor Kit - Bin Level Single, Includes 1 & 2 98788-AB Sensor Kit - Bin Level Dual, Includes 1,2,4 & 5 304687-AB Sensor Kit - Bin Level 102’, Includes 1,3,4 & 5 98787-AB Lead - 18”...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 GEAR CASE BREATHER TUBE ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 306890 Tube - Group Breather Gear Case 306891 Fitting - 4-2 630202K 9005-0-7761 Tubing - 1/4” OD Air Brake Black 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A...
NEW LEADER L4000G4 CONVEyOR MOTOR 1-1/4” HEADER 307074-D Please Give Part No., Description Page Rev. A & Unit Serial No.
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NEW LEADER L4000G4 CONVEyOR MOTOR 1-1/4” CONTINUED ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 82459 Motor - Hydraulic, 1 1/4” Standard 30665 Cap Screw 73471 Seal 73555 Flange - Mounting (Used on 82459) 73556 Flange - Mounting (Used on 82462) 73473 Seal 73474 Seal - “O”...
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