If you follow the instructions given in this manual, your machine will work well for many years. Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Degelman Spreader requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the Spreader, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting information contained within this Manual.
Overview TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The Degelman M28 & M34 Manure Spreaders The Manure Spreader consists of a smooth walled are designed to efficiently and uniformly spread material trailer with a floor chain drag system that manure in widths of up to 60 feet in fields.
Safety Why is SAFETY important to YOU? 3 BIG Reasons: •Accidents Can Disable and Kill •Accidents Are Costly •Accidents Can Be Avoided SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The Safety Alert Symbol means: he Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages applied to the Manure Spreader and in ATTENTION! this manual.
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GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the safe operation and 1. Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Degelman Manure Spreader. Manual and all safety signs before YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who operating, maintaining or adjusting is going to operate, maintain or work around the Manure Spreader.
Preparation HOOK-UP / UNHOOKING The Manure Spreader should always be parked on 10. Connect the Electrical Light plug. a level, dry area that is free of debris and foreign 11. Connect the hydraulics. To connect, proceed as objects. Follow this procedure when attaching: follows: 1.
Preparation TRACTOR PREPARATION SPREADER PREPARATION Although there are no operational restrictions on the Follow this procedure when selecting and preparing Manure Spreader when it is new, there are some a tractor for use with the machine: mechanical checks that must be done to ensure the long term integrity of the unit.
Operation OPERATING SAFETY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST It is important for both personal safety and 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual maintaining the good mechanical condition of and all safety signs before using. the machine that this pre-operational checklist 2. Stop tractor engine, place all controls in neutral, be followed.
Operation LOADING UNLOADING CONTINUED... NOTE: Before starting the table, the operator : When p IMPORTANT arking the spreader for should get the beaters up to speed and fully loading, put the tractor in PARK or NEUTRAL and open the rear gate. This prevents the spreader apply the parking brake.
Operation OPTIONAL MATERIAL TRAILER USAGE WARNING Stop tractor engine, place all controls in neutral, set park brake, remove ignition key and This manure spreader may also be used as a wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, material trailer by removing the rear beater/frame cleaning, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Transporting & Storage TRANSPORT SAFETY STORAGE SAFETY • Read and understand ALL the information in the • Store unit in an area away from human activity. Operator’s Manual regarding procedures and • Do not permit children to play around the SAFETY when operating the spreader in the stored unit.
Service & Maintenance MAINTENANCE SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety 1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in neutral items before working with, maintaining or before dismounting. operating the Manure Spreader. 2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic •...
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Service & Maintenance TIRE SAFETY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting CHECKING BOLT TORQUE a tire on a wheel or rim can produce a blow out which may result in serious injury or death. The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews.
Service & Maintenance LUBE AFTER EVERY 8 HRS. SERVICE INTERVALS Initial & after every 8 Hrs. CAUTION Machine may be shown with check for hydraulic fluid leaks guard(s) opened for illustrative purposes only. and damaged hoses Close all guards before using. check tire pressure (65 psi) / (58 psi) Optional Tires...
1. Remove and inspect pin 142383 Decal, Caution - 1-6 Point Safety bolts and lock nuts. Lock Nut 143204 Decal, Degelman - 11” x 48-3/16" 2. Remove pin and inspect for 143288 Decal, M28 damage and/or excessive 143277 Decal, M34 wear.
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Service & Maintenance DRAG CHAIN REPLACING A DRAG CHAIN SLAT 1. Occasionally check the Drag Chain for any bent or damaged slats. It is important to straighten or replace any damaged slats immediately. Front 2. The drag chain tension should be checked and Conveyor adjusted on occasion.
5. Remove seals and inspect all parts for damage. end cap to align ports. 6. Install new seals and replace damaged parts with 6. Tighten lock ring against end cap using a punch new components. and hammer. COMMON DEGELMAN CYLINDER COMPONENTS Piston Barrel Lock Nut Lock Ring O-ring...
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Service & Maintenance WHEEL HUB REPAIR IMPORTANT Be sure to block up unit securely before removing tires. COMMON SPINDLE AND HUB COMPONENTS DISASSEMBLY 1. Carefully pry off dust cap. 2. Remove cotter pin from nut. 3. Remove nut and washer. 4.
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Service & Maintenance SPHERICAL BEARING INSTALLATION SPHERICAL BEARING COMPONENTS 117195 - Bearing Housing, c/w Retaining Rings 117196 - Bearing 117197 - Bearing Adapter Sleeve, c/w Lock Nut and Lock Washer 117198 Retaining Ring Adapter Sleeve. Lock Nut Lock Washer Snap Ring Bearing Snap Ring (Note: Do NOT grease spherical bearings)
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING In the following section, we have listed some of the problems, causes and solutions that you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call your local dealer or distributor. Before you call, have this manual and the serial number from your unit ready.
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122570 - Cylinder, 2” x 72” 126654- Hose, 3/8 x 510 (2) x 1-1/4” (2) 126619- Hose, 3/8 x 466 (2) Hoses for M28 Only 126619- Hose, 3/8 x 466 (2) 126663- Hose, 3/8 x 420 (2) Hoses for both Models...
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Electrical Components - Lights LIGHT ROUTING & COMPONENTS Note: Wire runs through top tube to LH Light. LH Light Wire Harness for Lights RH Light Wire Harness with Plug Note: Attach electrical wiring to hydraulic lines with plastic tie straps. Module 246528 - Clearance Lights Wiring Harness Kit (1) 246526 - Light Enhancing Module (1)
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Electrical Components - Flow Control Valve Electrical Control Box Note: Install control box inside of tractor and Note: Attach connect tractor cable electrical wiring to connector. hydraulic lines with plastic tie straps. Tractor Cable 246808 - Hose Wrap, Spiral (2) Connection Note: Wrap hydraulic hoses in pairs with hose wrap (2), include electrical cable.
Re-torque of fastening hardware, Hydraulic fluid purities, drive train alignments, and clutch operation) 3. If parts not made or supplied by Degelman have been used in the connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Degelman such use affects its performance, safety, stability or reliability.
It is the retail customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Degelman dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts, which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five days of failure.
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