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- Page 1 FS 800 Fertilizer Spreader Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 76-001 thru 76-145) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: N62775 Rev. B 12.28.17...
- Page 3 All Loftness products have a one (1) year limited warranty. The XLB10 Grain Bag Loader has a two (2) year limited warranty. If any Loftness product is used as rental equipment, or in a commercial application, the limited warranty period is for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customers.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warranty Table of Contents Introduction Owner Information ............1 Warranty Policy . - Page 6 Table of Contents Set-up Instructions Spread Pattern Test ............14 Machine Preparation .
- Page 7 Table of Contents Parts Identification Spreader Frame .............32 Conveyor .
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Page 9: Introduction
It is also important that you fill out the Warranty Registration form(s) completely and return to Loftness so as not to void the warranty. Keep the owner’s manual and the entire documentation packet in the storage compartment provided with your fertilizer spreader. -
Page 10: Features
Introductions Features Options Spread Pattern Conveyor Drive • Dual (50 ft.) stainless steel spinners deliver a • Mechanical Drive (Standard) total spread pattern of 100 feet using a 100% Two speed axle driven transmission. overlapping triangular pattern. Hydraulic engage/disengage from cab. Stainless steel chains. -
Page 11: Safety Instructions
Contact Loftness for safety decal and in the owner’s manual. When you see this replacement. symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal... -
Page 12: Safety Rules
Safety Instructions Safety Rules • Operators are responsible to know the location and function of all guards and shields including but not limited to PTO drivelines, chain drives, conveyors, These are general safety considerations. Additional spinners and are responsible to make certain that all precautions may be necessary to operate your guards are in place when operating the machine. -
Page 13: Maintenance Safety
Safety Instructions Maintenance Safety PTO Safety • Do not allow inexperienced persons unfamiliar with • Keep all guards and shields in place when operating the machine, or unfamiliar with safe operating and the PTO. Replace any damaged or missing guards maintenance procedures, to operate or maintain the and shields before operating the PTO. -
Page 14: Chemical Fertilizer Safety
Safety Instructions Chemical Fertilizer Safety • Always read the label before using chemical fertilizers. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for use and handling. Also follow label directions and recommendations on keeping fertilizer residue on edible parts of plants within limits permitted by law. •... -
Page 15: Fertilizer Spreader Identification
Safety Instructions Fertilizer Spreader Identification Rear Gate Lever Adjustable Height Hitch *Rear V-Belt (Covered) Safety Chain Spinners Hopper Window 540/1000 RPM Conveyor **PTO Storage Conveyor Ground Cradle Drive Lever Hydraulic Brake Actuator Spinner 19L-16.1 12 Ply Tires Driveline Jack PTO Drive model shown. * Only on PTO Drive model. -
Page 16: Safety Decal Locations
Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing safety decals on your machine. CAUTION IMPLEMENT TOWING REQUIREMENTS NO BRAKES WEIGHT RATIO 20 MPH # MAX 1 / 2 1# TO 1 1 / 2 # MAX WARNING WITH BRAKES... -
Page 17: Operation
Connect surge breakaway chain to tractor. • Visually inspect the spreader for damage or missing The tractor draw bar and PTO must conform to ASAE parts. Contact your Loftness dealer if any parts need specifications shown in illustration below for proper PTO replacing. operation. -
Page 18: Attaching Pto
Connect the spreader wiring connector to the tractor using the provided 7-pin round to 4 wire flat connector. See Loftness part number N62721. Loosen knob (1). Move the gate control lever (2) until the indicator (3) is at the proper setting. Lock gate by Connecting to Truck (Transporting) retightening the knob (1). -
Page 19: Adjusting For High Or Low Range
Operation Adjusting for High or Low Range Engaging the Conveyor Ground Drive Raise the lever (1) to the upper position as shown to Determine if the application will be spread in high range engage the ground drive. Secure with retaining pin (2). or low range. -
Page 20: Spreading Speed And Interval
Operation Spreading Speed and Interval Speed When spreading for a test pattern and for the final field application, maintain a speed of 3-8 mph. Driving Interval Test Pattern Interval: Driving interval is 50 ft. (15.24 m) to maintain accurate application rate and spread pattern. Field Application Interval: Determine optimum driving interval by following the steps below. -
Page 21: Application Rate Chart
Operation Application Rate Chart APPLICATION RATE - lbs/ACRE MACHINE: FS800 LOW RANGE TIRE SIZE: 19L-16.1 BASED ON 50 FT. DRIVING INTERVALS HIGH RANGE Product Density lbs/ft Gate Opening 1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 3" 3 1/2" 4" 4 1/2" 5" 5 1/2"... -
Page 22: Set-Up Instructions
Loftness is not responsible for costs or damages caused by misapplication of fertilizers. It is the responsibility of the operator to assure that the fertilizer is applied uniformly and correctly over the application area. -
Page 23: Spread Procedure
Set-up Instructions Spread Pattern Test (Cont’d) Position unit at the beginning of the course, directed at Flag A. Course Set-up (Cont’d) Set gate for desired application rate. Refer to “Setting the Metering Gate Opening” on page 10 Spread Pattern Course for instructions. - Page 24 Set-up Instructions Spread Pattern Test (Cont’d) Spread Pattern Test Results Sheet Location________________________ Serial #_______________________ Date__________ Test#_______ Spread Pattern Test Results 50 ft. 50 ft. Driving Interval Driving Interval Recorded Vial Readings Spinner Blade Hole Location Rear Deflector Setting Gate Setting Range Spinner RPM Material Density...
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Page 25: Spread Pattern Recording
Set-up Instructions Spread Pattern Test (Cont’d) Graphing the Test Results Spread Pattern Recording Spread Pattern Test Results The material collected in the pans will be measured in the Spread Pattern Test Results sheet found on page 16 and will reveal the spread pattern. This data can be used to make adjustments to the machine, if necessary, based on the results. - Page 26 Set-up Instructions Spread Pattern Test (Cont’d) Recommended Spread Pattern Corrective Action Acceptable Patterns Move one or two spinner blades to a higher numbered hole.* Pattern 4 Increase dimension “A”. (See Low at center - photo below.) High at sides Pattern Increase spinner RPM.
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Page 27: Spread Pattern Adjustments
Set-up Instructions Spread Pattern Adjustments Spinner RPM Check the spinner RPM with tractor engine at full throttle. Before attempting any spread pattern adjustments, make Hold an electronic or mechanical tachometer near one of sure the actual spread pattern has been determined. the spinners to verify the spinner speed. - Page 28 Fertilizer Spreader OM...
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Page 29: Maintenance
Maintenance General Maintenance Fluids And Lubricants “Maintenance Safety” page before CAUTION: Use proper safety procedures performing any service or maintenance on the fertilizer when handling petroleum products including, spreader. but not limited to, the use of rubber gloves and eye protection. WARNING: Always shut down the tractor, remove the ignition key, set the park brake Proper lubrication is important. -
Page 30: Lubrication
Maintenance Lubrication Grease Points WARNING: Do not lubricate parts while the machine is running. Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme-pressure (EP) rating. NOTE: Replace any broken or missing grease fittings. Be sure to clean fittings before greasing. NOTE: See “Fertilizer Spreader Identification”... - Page 31 Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Grease Points (Cont’d) Location: Slip clutch cylinder bearings (11, 12). Interval: Every 8 hours of operation. Location: Ground drive engaging lever (7, 8). Interval: Every 8 hours of operation. Location: Spinner bearings, top [PTO drive models Location: Ground drive jack shaft bearings (9, 10). only] (13, 14).
- Page 32 Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Grease Points (Cont’d) Location: PTO shaft (24). Interval: Every 8 hours of operation. Location: Metering gate bearings (18, 19). Interval: Every 8 hours of operation. Location: PTO tube and U-joints (25). Interval: Every 8 hours of operation. Location: Conveyor roller bearings;...
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Page 33: Wheel Bearing Maintenance
Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Wheel Bearing Maintenance Grease Points (Cont’d CAUTION: Do not remove wheel hubs with wheels and tires attached. WARNING: Block and support the spreader securely before removing the tires and wheels to prevent it from falling. Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent and check for bearing wear or cracked spindles. -
Page 34: Ground Drive Train Adjustment
Maintenance Ground Drive Train Adjustment Bleeding Brakes Remove master cylinder reservoir cover. Fill reservoir with clean DOT 3 brake fluid. Loosen bleeder fitting at top of brake drum assembly one turn. 1-2 in. Connect a bleeder hose to the fitting on the drum and place end of hose in a clean container. -
Page 35: Removing The Rear End
Never pry or force a belt onto a sheave. Belts must be of belt through the grooves of the line shaft and idler slid onto sheaves by either removing a flange or moving pulleys. sheaves closer together. Use Loftness part number N41602 when replacing a drive belt. Fertilizer Spreader OM... -
Page 36: Tightening Conveyor
Maintenance Tightening Conveyor Using a high-pressure water sprayer, clean the conveyor, rear end, spinners, and everywhere that the fertilizer accumulates. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the conveyor mechanism, make sure all fertilizer is removed in the areas around the spinners and on the floor of the spreader. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Maintenance Troubleshooting To assist with maintenance and repair, the following list of common problems and corrections is provided. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Slip clutch slips. Conveyor is catching or has Fully open metering gate, drive a obstructions such as caked fertilizer. few feet to free conveyor of packed fertilizer. - Page 38 Fertilizer Spreader OM...
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Page 39: Parts Identification
Parts Identification PARTS IDENTIFICATION HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS Fertilizer Spreader OM... -
Page 40: Spreader Frame
Parts Identification Spreader Frame QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N41390 BIN WLDMT N23873 KNOB, 3/8" X 1-1/2 FOUR PRONG N43362 POINTER, SPREADER GAUGE N43352 ADJUSTER,GATE N50260 CHAIN,SAFETY 21,000LB W/ HDWR 8047 JACK, BULLDOG SWL 158DTSF N43400 GATE WLDMT N43498 SPROCKET, 50B22 1/4 KEYWAY & SS Fertilizer Spreader OM... -
Page 41: Conveyor
Parts Identification Conveyor 9,10,11 QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N29075 NUT, LOCK 1/2" SERATED FLANGE 4069 WASHER, FLAT 5/8" SAE 4988 BOLT, CARRIAGE 1/2" X 6" GR 5 N43841 SPROCKET WLDMT,IDLER N62391 BOLT, CARRIAGE 5/16 X 1-1/4, SS N41429 BELT, FLATWIRE 7"X241" N62318 PLATE, SPREADER B N51441... -
Page 42: Wheels, Brakes, And Suspension
Parts Identification Wheels, Brakes, and Suspension NOTE: Complete four-brake system, N41372, is shown. N41373 (two-brake option) has brakes installed on the front axle only. N41374 option has no brakes installed. Fertilizer Spreader OM... -
Page 43: Brakes And Suspension
Parts Identification Brakes and Suspension QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N41447 HUB, 8 BOLT 4.0" BOLT CIRCLE N41448 DRUM, SPREADER BRAKE N41443 BRAKE, FREE-BACKING 13" RIGHT 4465 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" GRADE 8 N41450 V-BOLT, 3/4-16 X 4.625 X 9.500 N39125 AXLE, SPREADER N41440 SPRING, ML SLIP 30 5000 72-80... -
Page 44: Driveline, 540/1000
Parts Identification Driveline, 540/1000 Fertilizer Spreader OM... - Page 45 Parts Identification Driveline, 540/1000 QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4195 BOLT, 3/8" X 1" GRADE 5 N27991 PIN, 3/8" X 1-3/8" RETAINER N41760 PLATE, SPREADER PTO LATCH 4052 NUT, LOCK 3/8" N62253 COVER, SPREADER PTO N26743 BOLT, 3/8" X 1" SER FLG N37775 BOLT, 3/8"...
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Page 46: Drive, Hydraulic
Parts Identification Drive, Hydraulic Fertilizer Spreader OM... - Page 47 Parts Identification Drive, Hydraulic QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N44127 SHIELD, SPREADER BELT 4099 PIN, COTTER 1/8" X 1-1/2" N44143 PIN, SPREADER BELT SHIELD N36497 BOLT, 3/8" X 3/4" SER FLG 4979 NUT, LOCK 3/8" SER FLG N55903 COUPLING, CLAMP-TYPE 1"x5/8" N43924 PLATE, SPRDR DUAL SPNR STOP 4567...
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Page 48: Drive, Hydraulic (Cont'd)
Parts Identification Drive, Hydraulic (Cont’d) Item 21, hose holder bracket, located on tongue of spreader. Fertilizer Spreader OM... - Page 49 Parts Identification Drive, Hydraulic (Cont’d) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4050 NUT, 1/4" LOCK N62263 BOLT, 1/4" X 5/8" GRADE 5 FN TH N53062 HOSE, 3/8 X 14 -6FJX -6FJX N52895 MOTOR, 1.21 CID N26204 ELBOW, 90 DEG - 6MJIC - 6MOR N55844 VALVE, FLOW REGULATOR N14118...
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Page 50: Drive, Pto
Parts Identification Drive, PTO Fertilizer Spreader OM... - Page 51 Parts Identification Drive, PTO QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N44127 SHIELD, SPREADER BELT N33862 PULLEY, V-BELT 6.50" C-GROOVE N33830 BEARING, 1" DODGE 3-BOLT FLG N41428 BOLT, CARRIAGE 5/16" X 1", SS N39131 MOUNT, SPREADER SPINNER N43924 PLATE, SPRDR DUAL SPNR STOP 4099 PIN, COTTER 1/8"...
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Page 52: Drive, Ground
Parts Identification Drive, Ground (internal) 37 * See page 46 for parts 25,26 breakdown of this detail. (internal) 37 Detail A See Detail A (2x) (2x) (2x) (2x) (2x) (2x) * See parts list for replacement connecting links for item number 7. Fertilizer Spreader OM... - Page 53 Parts Identification Drive, Ground QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N42382 ARM WLDMT, WHEEL DRIVE 4055 NUT, LOCK 5/8" TOP 4979 NUT, LOCK 3/8" SER FLG N35353 GUIDE, SPRDR WHL DRIVE RETAIN N35350 SPACER, SPRDR WHEEL DRIVE 4062 WASHER, 2"OD X 11/16" ID X 1/4T N42418 CHAIN, #50 X 103.75 N88335...
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Page 54: Drive, Ground (Cont'd)
Parts Identification Drive, Ground (Cont’d) 12,13,14 9,10,11 * See parts list for replacement connecting links for item number 7. Fertilizer Spreader OM... - Page 55 Parts Identification Drive, Ground (Cont’d) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N43508 SHAFT WLDMT 4325 PIN, COTTER 3/16" X 1-1/2" 4107 GREASE-ZERK, 1/4" SCREW-IN 90 DEG N62413 SPRING, SPREADER CLUTCH N33933 KNOB, 3/8" THREADED TWO PRONG 7187-03 KEY, 1/4" X 1-1/2" N42066 CHAIN, #2050 X 38.75 N67132 LINK, #2050 CHAIN SS...
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Page 56: Disconnect, Hydraulic
Parts Identification Disconnect, Hydraulic QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4979 NUT, LOCK 3/8" SER FLG N43520 PLATE, SPREADER CYL CLAMP N43518 BODY, CLAMP 1.75" N43516 CYLINDER, 1-1/2"x3" 4456 BOLT, 3/8" X 4" GRADE 5 N28824 ADAPTER, 6MJIC -4MOR N66861 HOSE, 1/4" X 257" -8MPT -6FJX N11825 COUPLER, 1/2"... -
Page 57: Electrical
Parts Identification Electrical 7,8,9 QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N62721 ADAPTER,7 ROUND TO 4 FLAT N44871 HARNESS,SPREADER FRONT N62707 HARNESS,SPREADER REAR N41423 LIGHT, 4" STTL AMBER N41426 GROMMET, 4" STTL N41422 LIGHT, 4" STTL RED N62625 MODULE,LIGHTING N22358 BOLT, #10-32 X 3/4" BHCS N16334 NUT, NYLON INSERT #10 Fertilizer Spreader OM... -
Page 58: Window
Parts Identification Window 1,2,3 QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4573 BOLT, 1/4" X 3/4" SER FLANGE 4460 WASHER, 1/4" SAE FLAT 4996 NUT, LOCK 1/4" NYLOCK N37022 WINDOW, SPREADER FRONT Manual Holder 2, 3 QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N62775 OPERATORS MANUAL FS800 4573 BOLT, 1/4"... -
Page 59: Machine Decals And Signs
N35382 Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing decals on your machine. Part No. N35385 NOTE: To order a complete FS 800 Fertilizer Decal Kit use part number N41387. BE SURE CHAIN ENGAGES DRIVE HUB SPROCKET N35385 Part No. - Page 60 Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N35386 20° GATE Part No. N49815 Part No. 4132 DISTRIBUTOR BELT WRAP N49815 Part No. N35389 HIGH N35386 RANGE Part No. N35392 RANGE N35389 Part No. N47490 Part No. N35388 APPLICATION RATE -- lbs/ACRE MACHINE: FS800 LOW RANGE...
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Page 61: Appendix
Appendix Specifications DESCRIPTION FS 800 FERTILIZER SPREADER Spread Pattern 50 ft. (15.24 m) Hopper Capacity-Struck 241 cu. ft. (6.8 cu. m) Hopper Capacity-Heaped 266 cu. ft. (7.5 cu. m) Weight-Empty 4,000 lbs. (1,814.4 kg) Max Gross Weight 20,000 lbs. (9,071.8 kg) Tires 19L-16.1, 12 ply... -
Page 62: Dimensions
Appendix Dimensions DESCRIPTION FS 800 FERTILIZER SPREADER Length (A) 215.5 in. (547.4 cm) Hopper Width (B) 92 in. (233.7 cm) Height (C) 91.6 in. (232.6 cm) Wheel Width (D) 92.9 in (235.9 cm) Fertilizer Spreader OM... -
Page 63: Torque Specifications
Appendix Torque Specifications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts Fertilizer Spreader OM... -
Page 64: Metric Hardware And Lock Nuts
Appendix Torque Specifications (Cont’d) Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Fertilizer Spreader OM... - Page 66 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2017...