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112 BST SEED TENDER
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  • Page 1 ® BULK SEED TENDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL 112 BST SEED TENDER www.meridianmfg.com...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT WARRANTY R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M WARRANTY REGISTRATION This form must be lled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT WARRANTY R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M DEALER INSPECTION REPORT ____If equipped, check gasoline engine fuel level ____If equipped, check gasoline engine oil level ____If equipped, start gasoline engine ____Inspect brake and lighting wiring harness connection ____Check air pressure in tires ____Make sure electric brakes are in working condition...
  • Page 5 2902 E xpansion Blvd . S torm Lake , IA 50588 PH# 712 -732 -1780 FAX# 712 -732 -1028 Date: ____/____/_______ CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN LICENSING INFORMATION SOLD TO : DEALER ___________________________Business ___________________________Business ___________________________Contact ___________________________Contact ___________________________Address ___________________________Address ________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________City, State, Zip TENDER MODEL #_________________________________________________________ TENDER WEIGHT__________________________________________________________...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Please provide the serial number of your Meridian 112BST Seed Tender and engine when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plates are located where indicated. Please record the numbers in the space provided below for easy reference.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............11 1.1 Congratulations .
  • Page 9 9. STORAGE ............. . . 35 9.1 Storage Safety .
  • Page 10 14.5 112BST Three Tier Spout ......58 14.6 112BST Trailer ........59...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 CONGRATULATIONS 1.2 OPERATOR ORIENTATION Congratulations on your choice of a Meridian The directions left, right, front, and rear, as Manufacturing 112BST Bulk Seed Tender to mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen complement your seed delivery system in your from the truck drivers’...

  • Page 12: Safety

    If you have any questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies of the manual, or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or Meridian Manufacturing, 2902 Expansion Blvd., Storm Lake, Iowa, 50588, toll free 1-800-437-2334, phone (712) 732-1780, or fax (712) 732-1028.

  • Page 13: General Safety

    2.1 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Meridian Manufacturing Bulk Read and understand the Operator’s Seed Tender. YOU must ensure that you and Manual and all safety signs before anyone else who is going to operate, maintain,...

  • Page 14: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY 8. Inadditiontothedesignandconfiguration GUIDELINES of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment, hazard control and 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is accident prevention are dependent upon the one of the main concerns in designing and awareness, concern, prudence, and proper developing a machine.

  • Page 15: Safety Signs

    2.4 SAFETY SIGNS Refer to the Safety Signs section for safety information. 2.5 PREPARATION Refer to the Preparation section for safety information. 2.6 OPERATING SAFETY Refer to the Operating section for safety information. 2.7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Refer to the Maintenance section for safety information.

  • Page 16: Sign-Off Form

    2.13 SIGN-OFF FORM Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your Meridian Manufacturing follows the general Safety equipment. We feel an untrained operator is StandardsspecifiedbytheAmericanSocietyof unqualifiedtooperatethismachine. Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone...

  • Page 17: Safety Sign Locations

    3. SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS 3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 3.3 DECAL LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the following pages. Good SAFETY AWARENESS requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or a particular function related to that area.
  • Page 18 3. WARNING — Falling Hazard (#19939) 4. WARNING — Rotating Part Hazard (#19936) 5. WARNING — Missing Shield Hazard (#19937)
  • Page 19 6. DANGER — Rotating Part Hazard (#18435) 8. WARNING — Pinch Point Hazard (#19935) 7. WARNING — Crush/Electrocution Hazard (#17509)

  • Page 20: Specifications

    4. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 OVERALL SPECIFICATIONS 4.2.2 Grade Markings Chart 4.2 BOLT SPECIFICATIONS WARNING Grade 2 EQUIPMENT FAILURE HAZARD Low or Medium The torque value for bolts and capscrews are Carbon Steel identified by their head markings. Replacing higher “Grade” bolts (Grade 8) with lower No Marking “Grade”...

  • Page 21: Machine Components And Controls

    (15) and delivery spout (14) into planters or drills. Slide gate The Meridian seed tender is designed as a bulk lever (11) on the seed compartment controls the seed transfer unit to transport large amounts of flowofseedintotheauger.

  • Page 22: Engine And Controls

    5.2 ENGINE AND CONTROLS 5. Throttle Lever This lever controls the engine RPM. Move the A Honda engine is used with this unit. Always ® lever to increase or decrease the RPM. Always read the engine Operator’s Manual supplied with run at maximum throttle when operating the the seed tender for the detailed engine operating auger.

  • Page 23: Engine Warning Decals

    2. CAUTION — Shut Off Fuel (contact Honda Mfg. for replacement of this decal) Shut off fuel when not in use. 8. Auger/Engine Throttle Switch IMPORTANT — Battery Recharging (#19991) This two‑position toggle switch controls the throttle for the engine. Move the switch to the right to increase the engine speed and to the left to decrease the speed.

  • Page 24: Pre-Operating Instructions

    Never operate the seed delivery 1. Read and follow the instructions in the Honda ® system and auxiliary equipment until engine and the Meridian Operator’s Manuals. you have read and completely understand this manual, the auxiliary 2. Review and follow the Pre-operation Checklist equipment Operator’s Manual, and...
  • Page 25 IMPORTANT The engine warranty is void if the engine is run without oil. 3. Check the oil level in the engine’s centrifugal clutch reduction case. 4. Check hardware and fasteners; seed tender frame to trailer tie-downs, hitch bolts, trailer hitch to trailer bolts, and all other fasteners. Tightentotheirspecifiedtorque.

  • Page 26: Towing

    7. TOWING 7.1 TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Complete the Pre-operation Checklist. Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing safety and conveyance WARNING of farm machinery on public roads. CRUSH HAZARD 2. Ensurealllights,reflectors,andotherlighting Ensure that all bystanders, especially requirements are installed and in good small children, are clear of the working working condition.
  • Page 27 4. Slowly back the tow vehicle until the hitch and 8. Attach the safety chain securely to the tow ball are aligned. vehicle to prevent unexpected separation. Cross the chains when attaching. 5. Lower the hitch onto the ball. 9. Connect the wiring harness for the lights and brakes.

  • Page 28: Operation

    8. OPERATION 8.1 OPERATING SAFETY 8.2 OPENING AND CLOSING BIN COVER Make sure that anyone who will be operating the Bulk Seed Tender system WARNING or working on or around the unit reads and understands all the operating, FALL HAZARD maintenance, and safety information in Follow the instructions and use the operator’s manual.

  • Page 29: Operation

    1. Carefully climb the ladder. 4. Continue to push the cover forward until it is fully opened. 2. Release the rubber latch on the cover. 5. Whenthebinisfilled,closethecoverandlock it in place with the rubber latch. IMPORTANT Make sure the cover is closed and the rubber latch is locked in place before towing the seed tender.

  • Page 30: Unloading Seed Tender

    3. Openthecoveroftheseedtenderandfillit WARNING with seed from a storage box, storage bag, or other means. Follow the safety instructions ELECTROCUTION HAZARD in the Opening and Closing Bin Cover Avoid contact with overhead section of this manual. power lines or electrically powered objects. 1.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANT Before raising the auger tube, make sure the electrical control cable is not wrapped around the auger support post. If the cable is not able to move freely, it can be damaged when the auger tube is lifted into place. 8.
  • Page 32 10. Press and hold the remote throttle switch c. Turn the key switch to the START position. to the right to move the throttle lever 1/3 the distance of the full open position. An electronic actuator is connected to the throttle lever to increase and decrease the speed of the engine.
  • Page 33 14. Fill the planting equipment. a. Move the delivery spout to the seed box or bin and increase engine RPM to rotate the auger. b. When the seed box or bin is full, reduce the engine RPM to low idle to stop the auger.

  • Page 34: Unplugging Auger Tube

    8.3.3 UNPLUGGING AUGER TUBE If the auger tube plugs, follow this procedure. 1. Place the delivery spout on the storage bracket. 2. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. 3. Open the access door at the bottom of the unloading auger tube.

  • Page 35: Storage

    9. STORAGE 9.1 STORAGE SAFETY 8. Remove the ignition key and store in a secure place. 1. Store the unit in an area away from human activity. 9. Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area on wooden blocks or a wooden pallet. 2.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    10. MAINTENANCE 10.1 SAFETY Turn OFF all electrical power and tag-out or lock-out the power source 10.1.1 General Safety before performing any electrical test or before connecting or disconnecting 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor valve coils or other electrical loads. maintenance is an invitation for trouble.

  • Page 37: Lubrication

    10.2 LUBRICATION 10.2.2 Auger Tube Pivot Shaft Use the Service Checks information in the Add grease to the pivot shaft hinge until it is forced Maintenance section to keep a record of all out of the joints annually or as needed. scheduled maintenance.

  • Page 38: Battery

    10.3 BATTERY 10.3.2 Battery Replacement and Maintenance Tips Inspect the battery at least once every six months and before using the seed tender at the • Check the batteries at least every six months for beginning of the season. Always follow the safety low Voltage, leakage, etc.

  • Page 39: Engine

    2. The battery is not charged when the engine is 10.4.4 Change Engine and Reduction operating. If the battery is not charging using Case Oil an external charger, check the fuse. Replace the fuse if necessary. 1. Review the Operator’s Manual for the engine. 2.

  • Page 40: Clean Air Cleaner

    10.5 ENGINE ACTUATOR REPLACE- 10.4.5 Clean Air Cleaner MENT Check and remove any debris from the foam 10.5.1 Actuator Removal cover of the air cleaner daily before each use. Thoroughly clean or replace the foam cover every WARNING three months or 50 hours of operation (clean it more frequently when used in dusty conditions).

  • Page 41: Actuator Installation

    2. Remove both bolts (2). 3. Ensure all personnel are clear of unit. Start the engine and test the actuator by pressing 3. Loosen screw on wire holder, (3).and loosen actuator switch (6) to ensure the engine speed screw on cable holder (4).Then remove the increases and decreases as designed.

  • Page 42: Unplugging Auger Delivery Tube

    10.6 UNPLUGGING AUGER DELIVERY TUBE IMPORTANT Do not operate the auger when it is plugged with excess seed or is hindered from moving by a foreign object. Continued operation can cause damage. If the auger becomes plugged, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 43: Auger Drive Belt

    10.7 AUGER DRIVE BELT The auger is driven by a belt from the motor. The belt is tightened by moving the engine base with the adjusting bolt. 10.7.1 Drive Belt Tension Release the base when replacing the belt. Always install and secure the guard before resuming work. 1.

  • Page 44: Trailer Break-Away System

    2. Use a tachometer to check the large drive 10.9.1 Testing the Battery pulley speed. The pulley should turn 200 RPM 1. Disconnect the trailer plug from the tow at high engine speed. vehicle; otherwise, you are testing the tow vehicle’s battery.

  • Page 45: Replacing Battery

    CAUTION 10.9.3 Replacing Battery The battery in the break-away system is EXPLOSIVE FORCE HAZARD replaceable. If the battery will not hold a charge, To prevent injury due to possible dangerous separation of wheels from the replace the battery. Contact the OEM supplier for axle, the wheel nuts must be maintained a replacement battery.

  • Page 46: Service Record Chart

    10.12 SERVICE RECORD CHART The chart on the following page should be copied andfilledoutasmaintenanceisperformedonthe machine. Refer to the Lubrication, Maintenance, and Service sections for additional instructions. Date Serviced by 8 hours or daily Check Engine Fluid Levels Check Reduction Case Oil Level Test Break-Away Brake System Inspect Tires Check Drive Belt Tension and Alignment...

  • Page 47: Service Checks

    10.13 SERVICE CHECKS 10.13.1 Daily (8 Hours) WARNING FIRE HAZARD Gasoline is a highly combustible fuel. Improper use, handling, or storage of gasoline can be dangerous. Never touch or fill a hot engine. DO NOT fill the engine’s fuel tank near an open flame while smoking or while engine is running.

  • Page 48: 6,000 Miles Or 6 Months

    Check the tires for normal and/or abnormal tire wear. Replace tires that are damaged or worn beyond normal tread life. Refer to the axle OEM manual for a Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart. Replace the tires with Meridian part number 18131 or an equivalent tire: 3T235/80R16 TR643...

  • Page 49: Oem Literature

    11. OEM LITERATURE 11.2 AXLE OEM literature can be stored on the seed tender using the document storage tube. For any questions concerning the Dexter axle, refer to the OEM manual that was provided with the seed tender. An Owner’s Manual and parts listing is provided with the seed tender.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    12. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. No fuel. Fill the fuel tank. Low engine oil. Fill the crankcase with oil. Cold engine. Open choke. Ignition key switch off. Turn ignition key switch on. Battery dead. Recharge or replace battery.

  • Page 51: Warranty

    See attachment for full Performance Specification details on Polyester Powder Finishes. 4. The obligation of the Manufacturer hereunder extends only to the original owner and to the Meridian dealer to whom the materials may have been initially sold. This warranty shall not be subject to any assignment or transfer without the written consent of the Manufacturer.

  • Page 52: Parts

    14. PARTS The following pages contain a list of serviceable parts for the 112BST Seed Tender unit. Parts are available from your authorized Dealer Parts Department.

  • Page 53: 112Bst Seed Tender

    14.1 112BST SEED TENDER 110-062 35504-00 Base Assembly 19325 Bolt, Hex, 3/8-16 x 1” 21036-00 Bracket, Flex Spout Hanger 19347 Nut, Lock, 3/8-16 Nylon 19564 Nut, Hex, Flange, 3/8-16 18111 Latch, Rubber 19577 Bolt, Hex, Flange, 3/8-16 x 3/4” 19055...

  • Page 54: 112Bst Seed Tender Frame

    14.2 112BST SEED TENDER FRAME 13 14 15 16 18 19 25 31 110-070...
  • Page 55 21286-00 Battery, SP30 19447 Handle Grip 21065-00 Slide Gate Handle 19568 Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4” Flanged 19404 Bushing, Nylon 1” 19318 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 Flanged 19560 Bolt, Hex, 1/4-20 X 3/4” 19307 Washer, 1/4” 21063-00 Gate, Slide 19128 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 Nylon 36035-00 Guard, Belt 19937...

  • Page 56: 112Bst Upper Auger Tube

    14.3 112BST UPPER AUGER TUBE DETAIL B 110-057 36003 Tube, Fold Over Auger Assembly 21453-00 Shaft, Auger Tail 19123 Latch, Fold Over Auger 19315 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 3/4” 19309 Bolt, Hex, 5/16-18 x 3/4” 21259-00 Flange, Bearing 52 mm Zinc...

  • Page 57: 112Bst Lower Auger Tube

    14.4 112BST LOWER AUGER TUBE DETAIL A 110-059 19935 Decal, Warning, Pinch Point 21257-00 Latch Assembly 21407-00 Shock, Lift Assist (250 lb Capacity) 19315 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 3/4” 21261-00 Key, Drive 21259-00 Flange, Bearing 52 mm Zinc 21452-00 Shaft, Bottom Auger Drive...

  • Page 58: 112Bst Three Tier Spout

    14.5 112BST THREE TIER SPOUT 110-060 18706 Clamp, 6” T-bolt Heavy Duty 18134 6” Flex Hose 38530-00 Spout, Three-Tier 36106-00 Harness, Wire (to engine/battery) 38503-01 Cord, Coiled 21240-04 Throttle Handle 14002 Harness, Wire, Pigtail with Switch...

  • Page 59: 112Bst Trailer

    14.6 112BST TRAILER BREAK AWAY SWITCH 19171 3/8” x 35” , GRADE 70 CHAIN 19274 MUD FLAP 19275 Battery Breakaway BA10-150 40618 FENDER, PAINTED, 112 TRAILER 18192 TOP WIND A-FRAME JACK 19331 BOLT, HEX, 3/8-16 UNC X3.5 17674 LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE,...
  • Page 60 NOTES...
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  • Page 64 PH: 204.325.7883 TF: 855.346.3712 TF: 800.830.2467 TF: 800.661.1436 TF: 800.667.5904 TF: 800.437.2334 TF: 800.665.7259 FX: 519.620.6041 FX: 780.672.4759 FX: 403.320.7579 FX: 306.545.4216 FX: 712.732.1028 FX: 204.325.5556 © 2017 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. Printed in the U.S.A. (6/17)

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