Operation - H&S 125 PTO Operator's Manual

LOADING
In freezing weather, make certain that the apron chain is not frozen to the spreader floor or any lumps of
manure are frozen to the floor. Begin loading the spreader at the front end and work toward the rear until
loading is completed. Loading this way permits the material to be spread uniformly. Loading front to rear
is particularly important when the spreader is loaded by a mechanical loader because this type of load
requires more power to spread than others loads. When hauling extremely heavy materials with a large
portion of dirt, it may be necessary to reduce the load size to prevent excessive shear bolt breakage.
Never dump material onto the beater. Do not use extra sideboards. Do not overload the manure spreader.
Overloading decreases spreading effectiveness. Do not load more than 15 inches above the beater.
BEATER CONTROL
The beater engage/disengage handle is located at the front right hand side of the spreader. NEVER
engage or disengage the beater with the PTO engaged.
Beater Engaged
SPREADING
1. When you are ready to unload, make sure the beater is in the engaged position.
2. Throttle the tractor down, engage the tractor PTO slowly, then increase the throttle to 540 RPM's and
begin moving. Failure to do so will cause damage to the gearbox and drive train.
3. When the spreader is almost empty, the bed can be cleaned by moving the beater control lever to the
disengaged position. Disengage the PTO and shut the tractor off before getting off the tractor to
disengage the beater. With the lever in this position the beater will stop and the apron will continue to
operate when the PTO is re-engaged.
4. When spreader is empty, shut off the PTO. With the PTO off, return to the lever to the "engaged"
position for the next load.
DO NOT SHIFT FROM CLEAN OUT TO ENGAGEMENT POSITION WITH THE PTO RUNNING.
5. Do not operate the spreader with the PTO speed greater than 540 RPM's.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS WILL VOID WARRANTY

OPERATION

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Beater Disengaged