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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Bunning Lowlander Mk4 Pre-Delivery Inspection sheet The purpose of this document is to ensure that the operator, hirer or owner is fully appraised of all safey guidelines and operating and maintenance methods before taking possession of the machine.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL CHASSIS SERIAL NUMBER ................PAGE SECTION & CONTENTS Preface. How to use this manual. Operating on public roads. Introduction. Disposal. EC Declaration of Conformity. Machine over view. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hitching to tractor.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL AUGERS AND DRIVES Shredding augers MK4. Shredding augers WB for hybrid machines. Horizontal beater with spinning discs. Gearbox Standard 540/360 - B3172. Gearbox Standard 1000/420 - B3170. Gearbox Widebody augers 1000/350 - B3180.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL AXLES & SPRUNG DRAWBAR Safety notice. General information. Axle maintenance and adjustment. Sprung drawbar spring information. Minimum program of maintenance sheet. TYRES AND WHEELS Tyre and wheel maintenance. Pressure settings standard tyres.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY & POTENTIAL HAZARDS 11.1 Hazardous machinery warning. 11.2 Loss of control. 11.3 Operation around bystanders. 11.4 Hydraulic fluid penetration or burning. 11.5 Electrocution. 11.6 Body entry. 11.7 Coupling / decoupling.
GT Bunning will in no way be liable for damage or personal injury caused by the use of other than original GT Bunning parts, accessories and additional equipment.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL INTRODUCTION This manual provides information on the use, adjustment and servicing of the GT Bunning range of Lowlander spreader. Following the advice on the correct maintenance and servicing procedures will ensure maximum performance and a long service life of your machine.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MACHINE OVER VIEW DESCRIPTION BODY DRAWBAR STONE GUARD FRONT PILLAR PTO DRIVE LINE FINGER GUARD SUPPORT LEG LADDER WHEEL & TYRE ASSEMBLY AUGER GEARBOX FLOOR DRIVE GEARBOX, MOTOR AND VALVE AUGERS...
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The intended purpose of the vehicle is to tow and spread manure and other materials. Hitching to tractor. Attach spreader to pick-up hook or static hitch stub. Do not attach to swinging drawbar or pick-up hook in extended position.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Coupling of hydraulic hoses. Fit the two hoses for the floor drive hydraulic motor (one to feed and one for return) to double spool valve on tractor. Choose position of spool lever for ease of control to obtain floor movement to rear.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Hand brake. The handbrake is a multi-stroke ratchet type. To apply the handbrake give the handle short pumps (a clicking of the ratchet will be heard) until resistance occurs and subsequent tightening of the cable. To release the handbrake give the handle one sharp movement in the opposite direction This releases the ratchet mechanism.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL INSTALLATION AND GENERAL USE OF DETACHABLE SPINNER DECK GENERAL USE The detachable spinner deck is designed purely for wider spread patterns and low application rates of between 1 and 3 tonnes per acre (2 ½ to 7 ½ tonnes per hectare). It must NEVER be used to spread long straw based material or heavy applications beyond 5 tonnes per acre.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL REMOVING THE SPINNER DECK Clean all material from spinners and decks. Remove 4 bolts from the flexi coupling. Loosen hook bolts No. 14 and hinge back to clear anchors. Using approved lifting apparatus lift from lower lifting eye on the canopy firstly pulling the bottom of the deck assembly away from rear of spreader to the clear auger blades.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HORIZONTAL BEATERS General use The horizontal beater with spinner discs is designed primarily for wider spread patterns and lower application rates for product such as chicken and turkey manure, however long straw based materials can be spread effectively.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MAINTENANCE Lubrication of spreader. DAILY GREASE Front and rear floor shaft Overrun clutch to front of main ‘T’ gearbox Hitch eye WEEKLY GREASE All sealed bearing – 1/2 pump of grease gun maximum.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL b. Rear Shaft. • Grease both left and right bearings. 3. Grease the Overrun Clutch to front of the auger gearbox. WEEKLY (40 HRS) 1. Check wheel nuts. Re-torque as needed.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 4. Grease PTO input drive system. a. Input shaft. b. Cross joint fittings. c. Guard bearings. d. Shear bolt housing. e. Over-running clutch (5 pumps). 5. Grease the implement jack top.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL ANNUALLY 1. Change oil to all gearboxes. 2. Check the condition of the frame sealing flaps. Replace if not sealing the sides or bottom. a. Front. b. Rear Slurry Door Auger Deck.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Mainteneance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION CODE CK = CHECK CL = CLEAN G = GREASE FLOOR GEARBOX Page...
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Shearbolt Protection. Only one shearbolt is fitted to the spreader. This is located on the spreader end of the PTO shaft. The bolt is M10 x 60 grade 6.8 mild steel.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FLOOR DRIVE RELIEF VALVES This valve is cross line type and fitted to the hydraulic motor on the floor drive gearbox. The pressure can be varied to suit the material being spread.
LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FLOOR DRIVE GEARBOX MK4 75/90/105/105C/120 – B3105 500/50/25 Note: Motor not shown Part No. B3040 When a hybrid machine (WB beaters) or with 20mm floor chains the gearbox used is B3106 500/60/25. See the item 2 on the table for the parts difference.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 5.11 PTO GUARD SAFETY CHAIN FIXING Care should be taken when fixing the PTO safety chains, by following the guidelines below you can help avoid unnecessary and possibly expensive damage to the PTO guard and its component parts.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL The following pointers should help keep your guard serviceable for many hours. 1. Don't leave the chains too long allowing them to wrap around the guard it will damage the guard.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 5.12 PTO STOWAGE When the spreader is not in use stow PTO as shown to prevent damage. Please check the condition of the PTO guard regularly, if damaged replace as soon as possible.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL TYRES AND WHEELS Tyre and wheel maintenance. Maintenance of correct inflation pressure is the basic essential factor in obtaining the best performance and life from a pneumatic tyre. The air inside the tyre enables it to carry a load.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PRESSURE SETTINGS STD TYRES – GENERAL 6 MPH/10 KPH - Bar/PSI 12 MPH/20 KPH - Bar/PSI TYRE TYPE 16.9-14 x 34 P14 2.8/41 2.5/36 18.4 x 34 PR14 3.0/44 3.0/44 580/70 R38 2.0/29 2.5/36 2.8/41 3.0/44...
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 18.4 x 34 PR14 580/70 R38 STANDARD 170/A8 HIGH LOAD 180/A8 Page...
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY & POTENTIAL HAZARDS 11.1 Hazardous machinery warning This machine is hazardous if improperly used and may cause serious injury or death if not used in accordance with these operating instructions and safety warnings.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 11.8 Machinery start up Sound the horn before starting this machine. 11.9 Machinery shut down This machine must be operated from a tractor driver’s seat. The tractor and machine must be shut down, the key removed and hydraulics lowered, if the driver leaves the seat or before any adjustments or repairs are made.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Danger – Keep hands clear of taildoor and mechanism during operation. 11.14 Operating hazard area • Objects can be thrown out from the rotors with sufficient force to severely injure people. Stay away from machine when it is running.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 11.15 WARNINGS WARNING Keep all limbs clear of the spreading augers when in motion. Do not attempt to remove obstacles or carry out adjustments without stopping spreader operation first and turning of the tractor engine off and removing the keys. Taking short cuts can result in permanent injury or loss of life.
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The warranty period commences on the despatch date from the factory. All parts not guaranteed by G.T. Bunning & Sons Ltd are covered by the component manufacturer and are subject to their own warranty. The warranty terms only apply to machines that have been subject to fair wear and tear operation and where routine maintenance has been carried out.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL IDENTIFICATION PLATE The machine number (VIN) is required with all orders for spare parts and technical enquires. This is necessary in order to ensure correct delivery of spare parts. The identification plate with the machine number is attached to the middle right side of the machine drawbar.
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LOWLANDER MK4 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 105C ALL WEIGHT IN Kg GROSS DESIGN 12500 16000 16000 17500 17500 18750 20750 GROSS GB 12500 13170 13170 13670 13670 13920 13920 AXLE DESIGN 10000...
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