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Operator’s Manual UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ MANUAL NUMBER: 305438-I EFFECTIVE 02/2019 1330 76TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7052 PHONE (800) 363-1771 | FAX (319) 286-3350 www.newleader.com Copyright 2019 Highway Equipment Company, Inc. Now doing business as New Leader Manufacturing...
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L5034G4 Header Preface PLEASE ! ALWAYS THINK SAFETY FIRST !! The purpose of this manual is to familiarize the person (or persons) using this unit with the information necessary to properly install, operate, and maintain this system. The safety instructions indicated by the safety alert symbol in the following pages supersede the general safety rules.
L5034G4 Header Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Figure 1.1 - 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 fi rmly...
L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Operations PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Figure 1.2 - Be prepared if a fi re starts. Keep a fully charged fi re extinguisher and fi rst aid kit in accessible place on the vehicle at all times.
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Operations HANDLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFELY Figure 1.5 - Materials to spread can be dangerous. Improper selection, application, use or handling may be a hazard to persons, animals, plants, crops or other property. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides specifi c details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures and emergency response techniques.
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Operations AVOID MOVING PART HAZARDS Figure 1.8 - Entanglement in rotating drive lines or moving parts will cause serious injury or death. Stay clear of all moving parts, such as shafts, couplings and universal joints.
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Operations DO NOT CLIMB OR STAND ON MACHINE Figure 1.12 - Never allow any personnel to ride in or on the machine. Use only inspection ladder or portable ladder to view the unit. Use caution when getting on and off the ladder, especially in wet, icy, snowy or muddy conditions.
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Transportation & Handling TRAVELING & TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROADS Always walk around and visually inspect the machine before traveling on public roads. Check for damage and/or faulty components that can fail and create a hazard or unsafe condition. Make sure all machine systems operate properly, including but not limited to: headlights, tail and brake lights, hazard warning lights, turn indicators, parking brake, horn and rear view mirrors.
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Maintenance READ AND UNDERSTAND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Figure 3.1 - Read the maintenance and safety instructions and understand them before performing any maintenance procedure. Never perform any maintenance procedure or repair if the instructions and safety procedures are not fully understood. Only trained and qualifi...
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Use power tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. Using power tools to tighten may cause over-tightening and component damage. Use only service parts meeting New Leader specifi cations. Figure 3.6 www.NewLeader.com 305438-I...
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Maintenance HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARDS Figure 3.7 - Escaping fl uid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Always stop machine, allow to cool and relieve pressure before servicing hydraulic system. Never open hydraulic lines under pressure.
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Maintenance CLEAN MACHINE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS During application of hazardous chemicals, residue can build up on the inside or outside of the vehicle. CAUTION Clean vehicle according to use instructions of hazardous chemical. Figure 3.10 - When exposed to hazardous chemicals, clean exterior and interior of vehicle daily to keep free of the accumulation of visible dirt and contamination.
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L5034G4 Header General Safety Rules Storage PARK VEHICLE SAFELY Figure 4.1 - When leaving the vehicle unattended for any reason, be sure to: • Shut down PTO. • Shut off vehicle’s engine, and unit’s engine if applicable. • Place vehicle transmission in “Neutral” or “Park”.
L5034G4 Header Safety Decals SAFETY DECAL MAINTENANCE Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
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L5034G4 Header Safety Decals Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warning.ca.gov 315865-A 1. CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY OR MACHINE DAMAGE: • Do not operate or work on this machine without reading and understanding the operator’s manual. • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
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L5034G4 Header Safety Decals 4. WARNING: HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • Do not check leaks with hands while system is operating as high pressure oil leaks can be dangerous! • Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or working on system.
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L5034G4 Header Safety Decals 7. DANGER: FLYING MATERIAL AND ROTATING SPINNER HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • Wear eye protection. • Stop machine before servicing or adjusting. • Keep bystanders at least 60 feet away. 368-C 8. WARNING: FALLING HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: •...
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Refer to the “How to Check your Spread Pattern” manual for adjustment instructions. A spread pattern test kit is available from your New Leader dealer. Wind, humidity, rain and other adverse weather conditions can affect spread pattern, resulting in uneven crop growth and loss of yields.
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L5034G4 Header Informational Decals 2. NOTICE: CONVEYOR CHAIN LUBRICATION To avoid machine damage and premature wear: • Conveyor chain life will be noticeably extended by periodic lubrication. • Use a 75% diesel fuel and 25% number 10 oil mixture on the links and rollers.
General Description Header Click or scan QR code at left for New Leader Installation instructions, or refer to www. highwayequipment.com > New Leader > “Menu” in upper right-hand corner > Customer Support > Manuals & Instructions > New Leader Installation Instructions.
L5034G4 Initial Start-up Header WARNING Stand clear of moving machinery. NOTE: Do not load spreader with material. 1. Check entire unit to make sure all fasteners are in place and properly tightened per “Standard Torques” in this manual. 2. Make sure no other persons are in vicinity of spreader.
L5034G4 Field Testing Header The following procedure is a guide: NOTE: Do NOT fi ll speader with material 1. Field test over any suitable course which allows vehicle to be driven at speeds to be used while spreading. 2. Ensure unit has been properly serviced, that the hydraulic reservoir is full and gate valve under reservoir is fully open as applicable.
L5034G4 General Operating Procedures Header 1. Make sure unit has been properly serviced and is in good operating condition. It is highly recommended to run the spreader prior to loading material to ensure acceptable operation. 2. Program controller with correct data for material(s) and application.
L5034G4 Lubrication & 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 deterioration to spreading equipment. Proper cleaning, lubrication and maintenance will yield longer life, more satisfactory service and more economical use of your equipment.
L5034G4 Lubrication & Maintenance 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.
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L5034G4 Lubrication & Maintenance Header Lubrication Make sure unit is clean and completely dry. Spray Nozzle Lubricate conveyor chain at the end of each day of usage using a mixture of 75% diesel fuel and 25% SAE 10 oil. Shut down spinner and run conveyor at 20 RPM for two full revolutions to lubricate chain.
L5034G4 Lubrication & Maintenance Header Conveyor Gearcase Drain oil in a new unit after fi rst two weeks (or not more than 100 hours) of operation, and fl ush gear case thoroughly with light oil. Refer to “Lubricant and Hydraulic Oil Specifi cations” section for proper grade oil and recommended amounts of lubricant.
fl uid’s specifi cations in the table below are for normal operating conditions. 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.
L5034G4 Lubrication 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 the following chart:...
The density provided was used to make the conveyor recommenda on. If the density of the material to be spread is outside of those in the table, contact your New Leader dealer for the best conveyor for your applica on.
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L5034G4 Troubleshooting Header Reason: Correction: 1. Hydraulic oil level low. Add hydraulic oil to reservoir to maintain level around mid-point of sight gauge. 2. Shut Off valve on oil reservoir not open. Open valve fully by turning counter clockwise until it stops.
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L5034G4 Troubleshooting Header Reason: Correction: 16. Cab control is for conveyor only— None required. This is a normal condition. To stop spinners run anytime vehicle engine is spinners, set spinner control valve at “O” position, running, PTO is engaged and spinner disconnect PTO, or shut off vehicle engine.
L5034G4 Standard Torques Header CAP SCREW GRADE IDENTIFICATION - MARKINGS ON HEAD NO MARKINGS GRADE 2 THREE MARKS - 120 DEGREES APART GRADE 5 SIX MARKS - 60 DEGREES APART GRADE 8 USE GRADE 2 TORQUES FOR STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS AND CARRIAGE BOLTS.
Header Spread Pattern The following informa on will guide you through using the SGN & Crush Strength Test Kit for your New Leader G4 Spreader. Refer to operator’s manual for details on unit safety, opera on and maintenance. PART NUMBER...
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header NOTE: SGN and Crush Strength together determine spread width. General Rules: A small product with low crush strength will have limited spread width capabili es. Spinner RPM must remain lower to keep from pulverizing the so product, limi ng your overall spread width. Addi onally, a smaller product has less mass than that of a larger product, and in this case is another limi ng factor for overall spread width.
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Crushing strength can signifi cantly increase with par cle size. 1. Figure 1 - Place individual granule on solid, smooth surface. 2. Place New Leader crush strength tester over granule, open end fl ush with surface. Ensure marker is next to handle.
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header SGN Scale Test The SGN scale is an instrument designed for simple screen test of fer lizer samples. A small box fi ed with fi ve sieves, it directly produces a size histogram of the test sample. From this, the SGN can be es mated.
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L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header 7. Figure 7 - Based on column headings and percent in each fi eld, calculate overall SGN of the sample. Size Grade Number View each column for percentage • Column A (120) = 0 material •...
NOTE: An op onal calibra on chute (P/N 312688) is available to simplify the catch test process. The calibra on chute fi ts all New Leader spreader models with 30” wide conveyor bo oms. Contact your local New Leader dealer for details.
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header Use great caution while working around the spreader. Contact with spinners and WARNING other moving parts is very dangerous. Do not adjust while machinery is moving, wear eye protection and avoid discharge from spinners. Do not ride on moving spreader.
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header Spinners Spinner discs and fi ns must be kept clean and polished. Even a small build-up on a spinner fi n can NOTICE! signifi cantly affect the spread pattern. Rusty, rough, bent or worn fi ns will produce poor spread patterns.
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header SPINNER FRAME SETTING SPINNER MATERIAL in (cm) Lime 1 (2.5) Straight Urea 3.5 (9.5) All other Fertilizer types and blends, including Urea 3.5 (9.5) blends Test Procedure Using the data sheets supplied with the kit, document all spreader information and adjustments as necessary.
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L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header Four-Wheeled Vehicles 60’ 60’ For four-wheeled application vehicles, position the spreader at the beginning of the course so that the vehicle will straddle the center collection tray. See Figure 100’ 75’ 20’ (3m) Engage spinners before navigating the course. As the 10’...
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header Test Results After navigating the course, shut the spreader down and park in a secure location. Using the funnel, transfer the contents of each collection tray into its corresponding test tube beginning at one end of the trays and working towards the opposite end.
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header Determining Driving Centers Once an acceptable pattern is obtained, as shown in Figure 12, driving centers can be determined. To determine optimum driving centers (effective swath width), determine the average amount of material in the center of the pattern. Figure 13 shows an example data sheet recorded from the profi le shown in Figure 14.
L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header Troubleshooting NOTE: It is highly recommended that ONLY ONE ADJUSTMENT be made between test samples taken. If more than one adjustment is made, it will be diffi cult to determine which adjustment was responsible for the change in pattern shape.
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L5034G4 Spread Pattern Header Verifying Driving Centers Once optimum driving centers (effective swath width) have been established, conduct a fi nal “S” pass over the trays to verify. Refer to Figure 9. 1. With both the spinners and conveyor turned off, drive the...
L5034G4 Header Instructions for Ordering parts ORDER FROM THE AUTHORIZED DEALER IN YOUR AREA. Always give the pertinent model and serial number. Give part name, part number and the quantity required. Give the correct address to where the parts are to be shipped, and the carrier if there is a preference.
L5034G4 Header Body Sight Window Type I Type II Type I ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 80831 Window - Sight 8 x 10 80832-X1 Bar - Retainer Side 8 x 10 304 80833-X1 Bar - Retainer Top & Bottom 8 x 10...
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L5034G4 Header Body Hydraulics Main Bin Cont. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 304907-X1 Hose - Assy 3/8 x 30” 100R1 305752 Hose – Assy 3/4 x 71-1/2 100R12 305526 Hose – Assy 13’ 305527 Hose – Assy 14’ 305528 Hose – Assy 16’...
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L5034G4 Header Body Hydraulics Main Bin Cont. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 96909 Tee – Run 34810 Fitting – 16-16 S1040-30 Non Standard 96912 Tee – Union 29847 Fitting – 12-12 070220 29789 Fitting – 12-12 07120 29825 Fitting – 6-6-6 070433 34719 Fitting –...
L5034G4 Header Conveyor #2 & #3 Bar Chain Conveyors #2 – Cross bars every other link #3 – Cross bars every link ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Chain – Assy 304465-AB 304466-AB 13’ Unit 304465-AC 304466-AC 14’ Unit 304465-AD 304466-AD 16’ Unit...
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L5034G4 Header Decals Cont. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 312561 Decal - New Leader, Black 312562 Decal - New Leader, White 87122 Decal - G4, Black / Red 87123 Decal - G4, Black / White 304470 Decal - L5034G4, Black 304471...
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