Operating Instructions; Loading Manure; Loading Silage; Spreading Manure - WEST 1600 Manual

1. Couple tractor/dual spreader on ring hitch.
* Fit P.T.O. shaft with shear coupling at machine end. Check shear bolt is 12.9 grade.
Should P.T.O shaft be too long, refer to manufacturers instruction leaflet for shortening.
2. The sliding door is operated with a double acting hydraulic cylinder and a 2-way valve is required on the tractor. The brakes
are operated simultaneously with the tractor brakes. Before operating the machine check these two services are operational.
3. Check maintenance for any loose bolts or parts before starting machine.
4. The P.T.O. shaft is normally shipped inside the body of the machine behind the stone trap door.
5. The tray tension mechanism is in its working position when the handle is fully raised. In its lowered position the tray is
dropped and the rotor door (over the rotor) may be raised to clear blockages. Never use the machine with the handle in the
lowered position.

Loading Manure

Close sliding door fully. For yard manure, which does not easily break up, it is recommended that it be broken up with the loader
before being loaded into machine. Spreading will be consistent and fast, providing the above is complied with.

Loading Silage

Fill to only two-thirds full and level from front to back. Fully close sliding door when starting. Feed out at low r.p.m.

Spreading Manure

Open sliding door a minimum of halfway. Engage P.T.O at low tractor engine revs and immediately increase revs to 540 at the
P.T.O. Drive tractor forward at required speed and adjust sliding door position to give required spread.
Spreading Slurry
Again engage P.T.O at low tractor engine revs, increase to 540rpm and open sliding door 2" to 3 " depending on the consistency
of the slurry and the application rate required.
General
Should the machine have variable feed out, operate the sliding door which will eliminate any bridging and return door to previous
opening, but never close sliding door while the machine is running. Excessive noises should be investigated and any stones or
foreign bodies removed from inside the stone trap or underfeed out rotor.
Do not permit string or black plastic to get wound around the auger or feed out rotor shafts, remove this regularly as it can impose
high loads on the bearings and increase the power required to drive the machine.
Shear bolts
Shear bolts are located in the PTO drive shaft. Spare shear bolts are fitted at the bottom of the front guard.
In the event of shear bolt breakage, normally caused through stones or other objects,
replace shear pin. Unlock stone trap door and clear any stones. Drop tray under rotor and check for obstruction.
Tray under Rotor
Any build up of manure on the rotor tray should be removed.
adjustable. The correct gap between the rotor tips and the tray is 3 to 4 mm (1/8"). Note when the tray is dropped there should be
no gap between the coils of the springs. Gaps indicate that the springs are too weak and an irregular spread pattern will result.
Auger Spring Plates
Four spring plates are fitted to the front of the auger, these plates extend to the full diameter of the auger. These plates transfer
manure sideways into the feed out rotor and should they become damaged or bent, must be replaced or an irregular spread will
result. Before attempting to replace plates
Agitator
A flat agitator plate is fitted to the R.H. sidewall of the body, this plate is moved up and down by a connecting rod and cam at the
front of the auger. This plate feeds manure down to the auger and prevents bridging. It is possible for this plate to freeze to the
body wall and this should be freed off prior to use.
Stone Trap
Check stone trap regularly and remove stones, check for stones under auger and between auger and feed out rotor.
Stop' and disengage PTO.
Feed out Rotor Tips
Regularly check for wear and when necessary, hard weld to make up for wear and replace any damaged parts on rotor.
`Safe Stop' and disengage PTO.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Note! `Safe Stop' and disengage
Note! `Safe Stop' and disengage PTO.
Note! `Safe Stop' and disengage PTO.
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Note! `Safe Stop' and disengage PTO.
Note! `Safe Stop' and disengage PTO.
Note! `Safe Stop' and disengage PTO.
Note! `Safe Stop' disconnect P.T.O shaft and
PTO. The tray is spring loaded and
Note! `Safe
Note!