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Manual p e e d e n d e r MODEL O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L J&M Manufacturing Co, Inc 284 Railroad Street - P.O. Box 547 | Fort Recovery, OH 45846 | Ph: (419) 375-2376 | Fax: (419) 375-2708 www.jm-inc.com...
To the Dealer TO THE DEALER Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration found on the Dealer Portal website located at dealer.jm-inc.com and return it to J&M Mfg.
General Information TO THE OWNER: The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your seed tender in a safe manner. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance and help maintain safe operating conditions. If this machine is used by an employee or is loaned or rented, make certain that the operator(s), prior to operating: 1.
Safety Rules Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons are measured by how you service and operate this machine. Know the positions and functions of all controls before you try to operate them. Make sure to check all controls in a safe area before starting your work.
Bolt Torque Specifications Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque or tightening procedure is listed for specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
Operations Preparing the Towing Vehicle Before towing the SpeedTender, refer to towing vehicle’s operator’s manual for information concerning hitch capacities, hitch adjustments, and tire inflation. Towing vehicle must be equipped with proper electric braking components. NOTE: The SpeedTender is equipped with LED lights. The towing vehicle may require a flasher upgrade for lights to operate properly.
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Operations Hydraulic Power Unit Operation Ensure all fittings and hardware are in proper operating condition. Replace if worn or broken. Check engine fluid levels and sight gauge on reservoir for proper operating levels. Slide the fuel shut-off lever to the “ON” position. Slide choke to the “ON”...
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Operations Field Operation WARNING: The SpeedTender must be hooked to the towing vehicle during loading and unloading. Position the SpeedTender next to the planter/drill so the conveyor will reach the planter box. Release the ratchet strap from the conveyor. Start the hydraulic power unit and increase throttle speed. Allow hydraulic fluid to warm up. Raise the conveyor off the conveyor rest using the handheld control.
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Operations Use the handheld controller or wireless remote to start the conveyor. Fill the planter/drill to desired level then repeat. NOTE: Adjusting engine throttle will regulate conveyor speed. Close door on SpeedTender before the last planter seed box is full so you can completely empty collapsible hopper and conveyor. 10.
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Operations Lock collapsible hopper in the up position. 10. Position the wagon or bulk seed container over the collapsible hopper. 11. Use the handheld controller or wireless remote to start the conveyor. 12. Fill the SpeedTender to desired level. WARNING: Fill the front compartment first to help prevent the chance of flipping. 13.
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Operations 12. Position conveyor above conveyor rest and lower to allow its full weight on the conveyor rest. 13. Tighten strap and ensure it is secured. 14. Ensure the collapsible hopper is in the down position and apply the vinyl hopper cover. 15.
General Service Daily Service (5 -10 Hours of Use) NOTE: J&M recommends the following service to be performed daily (every 5-10 hours of use) Grease the conveyor bearings every 10 hours. Use only two pumps of grease per bearing. NOTE: Excess lubrication of these bearings will result in premature failure. NOTE: The conveyor has four bearing that need greased (two at each end).
General Service Removing From Storage Grease the conveyor bearings. Use only two pumps of grease per bearing. NOTE: Excess lubrication of these bearings will result in premature failure. NOTE: The conveyor has four bearings that need greased (two at each end). See “Conveyor Service” on page 21. Grease pivot points on boom arm.
Tire Service Tire Pressure The following is to be used as a general guide for tire inflation. Figures can vary depending on specific brand of tire used. It is important that tires are inspected before and after unit is loaded. Start with the minimum pressure indicated. The tire should stand up with no side wall buckling or distress as tire rolls.
Wheel Bearing Service Clean, inspect, and repack the wheel bearings every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Use a number 2 wheel bearing grease to repack the bearings. Bearing Inspection and Service: Jack up SpeedTender. Remove wheel lug nuts. Remove wheel from hub. Remove grease cap.
Conveyor Service Grease Conveyor Bearings Grease the conveyor bearings every 10 hours of operation and before storage. Use only two pumps of grease per bearing. NOTE: Excess lubrication of these bearings will result in premature failure. NOTE: The conveyor has four bearings that need grease (two at each end). Grease Point Grease Swing Arm Grease pivot points on boom arm every 50 hours and before storage.
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Conveyor Service Conveyor belt must run in the center of the pulley at both the discharge end and the collapsible hopper end. Failure to do so will lead to unnecessary wear and shortening of belt life. We recommend that you check your belt for proper tracking every 10 hours of use and before every season.
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Conveyor Service Adjusting Conveyor Belt Tracking Loosen, but do not remove, the four bolts on the two bearing mounting plates located at the collapsible hopper end of the conveyor (as shown in the picture below). NOTE: Only adjust conveyor in normal position, do not adjust in self-fill position. Operate the conveyor at a slow speed.
Brakes Service The SpeedTender is equipped with electric brakes. They need to be inspected and serviced immediately if a loss of performance is experienced. You need to service your SpeedTender brakes at least once a year with normal use. How to use your electric brakes properly: Your SpeedTender brakes are designed to work in synchronization with your tow vehicle brakes.
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Brakes Service Brake Shoe and Lining Inspection: A simple visual inspection of your brake linings will tell if they are usable. Replacement is necessary if the lining is worn (to within 1/16” or less), contaminated with grease or oil, or abnormally scored or gouged. Hairline heat cracks are normal in bonded linings and should not be cause for concern.
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Brakes Service Voltage in the system should begin at 0 volts. As the controller bar is slowly actuated, the voltage should gradually increase to approximately 12 volts, which is referred to as modulation. No modulation means when the controller begins to apply voltage to brakes, it applies an immediate high voltage, which causes the brakes to apply instantaneous maximum power.
Troubleshooting Problems Solutions Unit sways during travel a. Check tire pressure. b. Check tow vehicle for loosened hitch parts. c. Check tow vehicle’s hitch height. d. Reduce towing speed. e. Check wheel lug nuts. f. Check wheel bearings for adjustment (see ”Wheel Bearing Service” on page 20). Tires show excessive wear a.
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Troubleshooting Problems Solutions Excessive wear to belt edge - Rubber skirting is a. Replace rubber skirting. worn or out of place b. Adjust rubber skirting. Swing arm will not move up or down - Engine RPM a. Increase engine RPM. slow Swing arm will not move up or down - Hydraulic a.
Throttle Control Description Part No. 1 Adapter for Kar-Tech Receiver - Throttler Control (113991) JM0038428 2 #10-24 x 1” Z Round Head Phillips Screw JM0037646 3 #10-24 Z Nylon Locking Hex Nut JM0016030 4 RMC 3500 Linear Motor JM0038427 5 Throttle Control Motor Tube Clamp JM0038430 6 Cable Coupler w/ Clip for Seed Tender Throttle Control JM0041943...
Valve Wiring Connector Letter Function Conveyor Swing Front Conveyor Swing Rear Conveyor Up Conveyor Down • Use a good set of Allen wrenches when changing orifices. Rear Door Up Front Door Down • The cartridge should be tightened with 25 ft-lbs of torque. Power Front Door Up •...
Lights and Wiring This table will be used for the following section, Lights and Wiring, on Pages 32-35: Description Part No. 2-1/2” Red Round LED Light/Reflector Assembly (RRLA1) JM0001905 2-1/2” Red Round LED Light/Reflector (RRLR1) JM0001901 Round Grommet for LED 2-1/2” Light/Reflector JM0001902 2-1/2”...
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Lights and Wiring ST Main Harness (419-475) (JM0033700) To Rear Top To A-Frame or Harness Gooseneck Harness To Right Front To Rear Brake Light Marker Right Round Lights Red Marker To Electric Brakes Light To Onboard To Scale Box Valve Bank Controller Indicator Power...
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Lights and Wiring ST Front Chassis Wiring Harness (419-385) (JM0019963) White 3” 30” 8” 3” To Front Top Harness 43” 65” To Front Lower Marker Light To Front Lower Marker Light ST Front Top Lights Harness (419-380) (JM0020364) White 101” 54”...
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Lights and Wiring V-Belt A-Frame 7-Way Trailer Connection (JM0046142) V-Belt Gooseneck 7-Way Trailer Connection (JM0046143) 150” 167” 3” 16” To Main Harness Light Blue Tail Lights 12V Battery Dark Blue Brown Left Turn & Brake Right Turn & Brake Green Yellow Breakaway Switch with Cable (BAS-1) Electric Brakes...
Intercomp Wiring JM0041056 JM0041055 16030 WC3-D PRINT START EXPORT HOLD TALC LIGHTS SCALE POSITION ENGINE MENU STOP SETUP TARE LEFT CONV RIGHT CONTROLS CONTROLS CONTROLS GROSS DOWN OPEN DOOR 1 DOOR 2 ROLL TARP DOWN SHIFT DOWN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE SHIFT Load Cells JM0041714...
Hydraulic Jack Description Part No. WR Series Hydraulic Motor with Keyway and Pinhole (15100F30N6AAAAA) JM0010469 Seal Kit for 15100F30N6AAAAA WR Series Hydraulic Motor JM0042773 1/2” Male JIC x 1/2: Male NPT; Straight JM0015201 3/8” Shoulder Dia x 1-3/4” Shoulder Length x 5/16”-18 Socket Shoulder Bolt JM0033449 3/8”...
Brakes and Hub Assembly 12 13 Description Part No. Rubber Plug for Dust Cap JM0039538 Dust Cap for EZ Grease (7,000lb) JM0035957 Aluminum Wheel Dust Cap JM0049437 9/16”-18 Conical Lugnut (4WS) (ST) JM0008525 9/16 RH 7/8 Hex 2.40 XL (Lug Nut to Aluminum Wheel) JM0044721 Spring Steel Retaining Clip JM0051458...
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Chassis Description Part No. Front Driver Side Fender Mount (SpeedTender) JM0002339 Front Passenger Side Fender Mount (SpeedTender) JM0002336 Rear Passenger Side Fender Mount (SpeedTender) JM0002490 Rear Driver Side Fender Mount (SpeedTender) JM0002491 Two Wheel Diamond Plate Fender Weldment (71”) JM0005874 235-85-R16 Load Range E - 8 Bolt Tire JM0003232 Wheel Rim, 8 hole, 16”...
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Swing Arm Description Part No. 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0028310 5/16”-18 Gr2 Z Centerlock Hex Nut JM0002143 1-1/4” ID x 2” OD Bronze Washer JM0040435 1-1/4” x 1-1/2” x 2”LG Sleeve Composite Bearing JM0040288 Upper Boom Pivot Weldment JM0001605 1”-8 Gr5 Z Hex Jam Nut JM0001705...
Conveyor Discharge End 12 13 Description Part No. WR Series Hydraulic Motor with Keyway and Pinhole (15100F30N6AAAAA) JM0010469 Seal Kit for 15100F30N6AAAAA WR Series Hydraulic Motor JM0042773 Hydraulic Motor Mount (DMST375W) JM0002225 1/2” Shoulder Dia x 3/8” Shoulder Length x 3/8”-16 Socket Shoulder Bolt JM0009998 1/4”-20 x 3/4”...
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Conveyor Idler End Description Part No. Conveyor Hopper Support Tube JM0040345 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Gr5 Z Carriage Bolt JM0001639 Conveyor Guard Weldment JM0002466 Inner Rubber Clamp-Hopper End 1-1/4” x 21-5/8” (1142158P) JM0002767 3/8”-16 x 1” Gr5 Z Carriage Bolt JM0001632 8”...
Shell Description Part No. Window Seal 3/4 “S” Strip JM0000254 Standard Inspection Window JM0000255 3/8”-16 x 1” Z Flat Head Phillips Screw JM0015500 3” x 17-1/2” Auger Rest Guide Plate UHMW JM0024456 Conveyor/Auger Pin Latch JM0042768 3/8”-16 x 1” Gr5 Z SF Hex Bolt JM0002092 3/8”-16 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002152...
Hydraulic Door Description Part No. 1 1/2”-13 Gr2 Z Centerlock Hex Nut JM0001511 2 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0002100 3 1-1/2” Bore x 7” Stroke Hydraulic Cylinder (157HC) JM0002882 4 3/8”-16 x 1” Gr5 Z SF Hex Bolt JM0002092 5 3/8”-16 Gr2 Z Centerlock Hex Nut JM0001512...
Hydraulics Schematic for Aluminum Valve Swing Cylinder Rear Door Front Door Cylinder Cylinder Boom Cylinder...
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Hydraulics Schematic for Aluminum Valve Description Part No. 1/2” x 210” Hydraulic Hose 210inch8M3k-8G-8FJX-8G-8FJX JM0041443 1/2” Male JIC x 1/2” Male JIC; Straight JM0041452 1/2” Male JIC x 1/2: Male NPT; Straight JM0015201 WR Series Hydraulic Motor with Keyway and Pinhole (15100F30N6AAAAA) JM0010469 Seal Kit for 15100F30N6AAAAA WR Series Hydraulic Motor JM0042773...
Hydraulics Schematic for Black Intercomp Valve Swing Cylinder Rear Door Front Door Cylinder Cylinder Boom Cylinder...
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Hydraulics Schematic for Black Intercomp Valve Description Part No. 1/2” x 210” Hydraulic Hose 210inch8M3k-8G-8FJX-8G-8FJX JM0041443 1/2” Male JIC x 1/2” Male JIC; Straight JM0041452 1/2” Male JIC x 1/2: Male NPT; Straight JM0015201 WR Series Hydraulic Motor with Keyway and Pinhole (15100F30N6AAAAA) JM0010469 Seal Kit for 15100F30N6AAAAA WR Series Hydraulic Motor JM0042773...
Talc Hydraulics Schematic for Aluminum Valve Hydraulic Motor Aluminum Valve Bank Conveyor Return Hose Flow Control To Conveyor Return Hose Description Part No. 3/8” Male JIC x 3/8” Male O-ring; Extra Long 90 Degree Elbow (6801-LL-06-06) JM0039050 3/8” Male JIC x 3/8” Male O-ring; 90 Degree Elbow (6801-06-06-NWO) JM0026121 White Drive Hydraulic Motor - 125032JL5C3AAAAA JM0042491...
Talc Hydraulics Schematic for Black Intercomp Valve 13 14 Description Part No. 3/8” Male JIC x 3/8” Male ORB; Extra Long 90 Degree Elbow (6801-LL-06-06) JM0039050 3/8” Male JIC x 3/8” Male ORB; 90 Degree Elbow JM0026121 White Drive Hydraulic Motor - 125032JL5C3AAAAA JM0042491 1/4”...
Spring Return Description Part No. Spring Return Housing for Seed Tender and Gravity Box Roll Tarp JM0002446 1/4”-20 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0001630 Spring Return Spring JM0000207 1/4”-20 x 3/4” Gr5 Z SF Hex Bolt JM0001642 3/8”-16 x 3” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0001666 1-1/4”...
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Roll Tarp Description Part No. Tightening Lip x 145-1/2” (290) JM0007039 9’6” x 11’7” Tarp with Rivets (290) JM0007020 3/16” Cable x 148” (290) JM0041578 92-1/4” Arched Tarp Bows (270, 290, 390) JM0010073 Tarp Stop Bracket (TSB-1) JM0000187 Spring Return Cable (Seed Tender and Gravity Boxes) JM0010307 Spring Return Assembly for Seed Tender (ST375TSW) JM0002437...