Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION To the dealer..............................1 Express warranty...............................1 Service ................................2 To the owner..............................3 Safety Ruler...............................3 1.0 OPERATIONS 1.1 Preparing the Towing Vehicle........................5 1.2 Preparing Speed Tender..........................5 Hydraulics............................5 Lubrication............................5 Tires/Wheels............................5 1.3 Connection Speed Tender to Towing Vehicle.....................5 1.4 Transporting..............................6 1.5 Hydraulic Power Unit Operations.......................6 1.6 Field operation.............................8 1.7 Filling Speed Tender from Another Wagon or Bulk Container ..............10...
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Table of Contents 2.11 Daily service (5-10 hours of use) ......................23 2.12 End of the year service..........................23 2.13 Removing from storage..........................24 2.14 Troubleshooting ............................25 2.15 Bolt torque specifications.........................28 3.0 HYDRAULICS 3.1 Standard Models (Raise and lower boom only)..................29 3.2 Deluxe Models (Raise and lower boom and open and close doors)............30 3.3 Deluxe Models with Conveyor/Auger Swing ....................31 4.0 WIRING 4.1 Hydraulic Wiring............................32...
General Information TO THE DEALER: Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration Card attached to the front inside cover of this manual and re- turn to J.
General Information The manufacturer reserves the right to make product design and material changes at any time without notice. They shall not incur any obligation or liability to incorporate such changes and improvements in products previ- ously sold to any customer, nor shall they be obligated or liable for the replacement of previously sold products with products or parts incorporating such changes.
General Information TO THE OWNER: The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your Speed 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.
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General Information Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons are measured by how you service and operate this ma chine. 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. The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, federal, state, or local laws.
1.0 Operations 1.1 Preparing the Towing Vehicle Before towing the Speed Tender, refer to towing vehicle’s owner’s manual for information concerning hitch capacities, hitch adjustments, and tire inflation. Towing vehicle must be equipped with proper electric braking components. NOTE: The Speed Tender is equipped with LED lights. The towing vehicle may require a flasher upgrade for lights to operate properly.
1.0 Operations Figure 1.1 1.4 Transporting NOTE: Make sure the jack is in the horizontal position before transporting. NOTE: Check to make sure the boom arm is in the boom rest and the lynch pin is in place with the conveyor/auger ratchet strap securely fastened. NOTE: Make sure that the collapsible hopper is in the up position.
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1.0 Operations WARNING: Purge hydraulic system of air before operating Speed Tender to prevent serious injury or death. WARNING: Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands. Check to make sure 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 (Figure 1.2). Slide Choke Lever to the “ON” position (Figure 1.2). Turn the key to the start position.
1.0 Operations 1.6 Field Operation WARNING: The Speed Tender must be hooked to the towing vehicle during loading and unloading. Position the Speed Tender next to the planter/drill so the conveyor/auger will reach the planter box. Remove lynch pin from Boom Arm. (Figure 1.3). Start the hydraulic power unit and increase throttle speed. (Allow hydraulic fluid to warm-up.) (Figure 1.2).
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1.0 Operations Manual Wireless Handheld Hand Wheels Remote Control Figure 1.4 Figure 1.5 See Section 4.1 for Remote Options Hopper Up Figure 1.6 Open door on Speed Tender with manual hand wheel (Figure 1.5). NOTE: The deluxe option handheld control and wireless remote operates the opening and closing of hydraulic doors (Figure 1.4).
1.0 Operations Position boom above boom rest and lower to allow its full weight on the boom rest. Replace lynch pin in Boom Arm. Move the boom locking handle to lock position. Make sure that the conveyor/auger hold down ratchet strap is tight enough that the conveyor auger will not move during transportation.
1.0 Operations Lock collapsible hopper in the up position (Figure 1.6). Position the wagon or bulk seed container over the collapsible hopper. Use the handheld controller or wireless remote to start the conveyor/auger. Fill the Speed Tender to desired level. WARNING: Fill the front compartment first to help prevent the chance of flipping.
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1.0 Operations Undo the conveyor/auger hold down ratchet strap (Figure 1.3). Swing the collapsible hopper end out from under the Speed Tender shell. Move the boom lock handle to the “Lock” position. Place the collapsible hopper in the up position (Figure 1.6) With the discharge end lower than the collapsible hopper end, place the discharge end into a 5 Gal. bucket (Figure 1.9).
1.0 Operations 1.9 Adjusting the Tarp Tension in Hanger Bracket Fully unroll the tarp as shown in Figure 1.11. Remove the two bolts that hold the tarp U-Joint on the splined shaft. Remove the u-joint from the spline shaft. Rotate u-joint and handle three or four spline teeth. NOTE: Clockwise to tighten the tarp or counter-clockwise to loosen it.
2.0 Service 2.1 Grease Conveyer/Auger Bearings Grease the conveyor/auger bearings every 10 hours of operation and before storage. Use only two pumps of grease per bearing (Figure 2.1). NOTE: Over lubrication of these bearings will result in premature failure. NOTE: The conveyor has four bearings that need grease (two at each end). The auger is equipped with one bearing (at hopper end).
2.0 Service 2.3 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. Do not exceed maximum recommended tire pressure.
2.0 Service 2.5 Wheel Bearings The wheel bearings need to be cleaned, inspected, and repacked every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Use a number 2 wheel bearing grease to repack the bearings. Bearing Inspection and Service: Jack up Speed Tender. Remove wheel lug-nuts.
2.0 Service 2.6 Hydraulic Power Unit Daily (every 5 hours of use): Check oil level. Inspect for oil leaks and repair as necessary. Check all hoses, fittings, bolts and hardware to make sure that they are secure and properly tightened. Check motor oil level. See Engine operator’s manual for details on oil levels, oil types, and service intervals.
2.0 Service Remove Remove Discharge Pan Bearing Mount- ing Plate Jam Nut Adjustment Bolt Loosen these bolts when adjusting Conveyer belt tension. Typical Clean-out Door each side. Figure 2.4 Figure 2.3 2.8 Adjusting Conveyer Belt Tracking Loosen (Do Not Remove) the 4 bolts on the two bearing mounting plates located at the collapsible hopper end of the conveyor (Figure 2.5).
2.0 Service 2.9 Belt Tensioning NOTE: You need to adjust your belt tension at least once a year. Remove the head pan and head pan gasket (Figure 2.3). Loosen (Do Not Remove) the 4 bolts on the two bearing mounting plates located at the discharge end of the conveyor (Figure 2.3).
2.0 Service How to adjust electric brakes: Park the Speed Tender on firm and level ground. Block the trailer tires on the opposite side securely so that no forward or rearward movement is possible. Jack up the Speed Tender. Secure the trailer on jack stands of adequate capacity front and rear. At the back of the wheel, on the brake backing plate, there is a small rubber plug near the bottom of the backing plate.
2.0 Service Replacing Brake Linings: Remove the brake shoe retract spring. Remove the shoe hold down assembly by holding the back of the pin with one hand and pushing against the spring and twisting with a hold down spring tool until the cup is released. Remove both shoes together leaving the adjuster assembly and spring intact.
2.0 Service Straight Edge Abnormal Wear Normal Wear (Replace) Figure 2.7 Voltage in the system should begin at 0 volts. As the controller bar is slowly actuated, the voltage should gradu- ally increases to about 12 volts. This is referred to as modulation. No modulation means that when the control- ler begins to apply voltage to brakes it applies an immediate high voltage, which causes the brakes to apply instantaneous maximum power.
2.0 Service Brake Drum Inspection: There are two areas of the brake drum that are subject to wear and require inspection. These two areas are the drum surface where the brake shoes make contact during stopping and the armature surface where the magnet contacts (only in electric brakes).
2.0 Service Grease the conveyor/auger bearings. Use only two pumps of grease per bearing. NOTE: Over lubrication of these bearings will result in premature failure. NOTE: The conveyor has four bearing that need greased (two at each end). The auger is equipped with two bearings (one at each end) (See section 2.1).
2.0 Service Check engine oil level. See Engine operator’s manual for details on oil levels, oil types, and service intervals. Check Speed Tender lights before each time you tow. Make sure that the conveyor/auger hopper guard is in place. Reattach battery and check to make sure that it is fully charged. IMPORTANT: Be sure to disconnect the scales from the battery before charging.
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2.0 Service Problems Solutions Locking brakes a. Replace any weak or broken springs in brakes b. Replace any excessively worn or contaminated linings Grabbing brakes a. Replace any excessively worn or contaminated linings Surging brakes a. Trailer is not adequately grounded Belt is not moving - Hydraulic pump is not producing sufficient pressure or volume to belt motor.
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2.0 Service Problems Solutions Excessive wear to belt edge - Tracking is off. a. Adjust belt tension and tracking (See section 2.8). Excessive wear to belt edge - Rubber skirting is worn or out of place. a. Replace rubber skirting. b. Adjust rubber skirting. Boom arm will not move up or down - Engine R.P.M.
4.0 Wiring 4.1 Hydraulic Wiring Wireless Reciever or Handheld Controller Connector Reference Function Figures 4.1-4.4 Boom swing front (optional) Boom swing rear (optional) Boom Up Boom Down Rear door up (optional) Front door down (optional) Power Front door up (optional) Rear door down (optional) Pump In Conveyor Start...
4.0 Wiring 4.2 Light Wiring Harnesses-JM0010319 (For Serial Numbers Less Than 150600 JM0033700 (For Serial Numbers Greater Than 150600 Main Harness To Rear Top Harness White 4” 4” 3” 18” 19” 40” 34” 37” 77” 32” 10” 5” Green 3” White 10”...
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4.0 Wiring Rear Top Harness (JM0019964) Rear Top Harness 2” 100” 7” 7” White 7” 7” To Rear Top Marker Lights Front Harness (JM0019963) Front Harness 3” White 3” 30” 8” 3” To Front Top Harness 33” 65” To Front Lower Marker Light To Front Lower Marker Light 7-Way Trailer Connection (JM0019962 A-Frame) (JM0019961 Gooseneck)
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4.0 Wiring Flood Light Switch Harness (JM0034135) Flood Light Switch Harness 2” Switch w/ 60” Rubber Boot 2” Black Flood Light White Switch Harness To Flood Light Harnesses Black White To Flood Light Harnesses 2” Switch w/ 60” Black Rubber Boot 2”...
5.0 Parts 5.5 Auger Parts Auger Item # Description Part # Qty. Flighting Assembly JM0002993 2 1.83 X 226.63 Galvanized Hex Tube JM0009981 3 7" Dia. HDPE Polycup (Idler end Cap) JM0002997 4 7" Dia. HDPE Polycup (Standard Flighting) JM0002998 5 7"...
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5.0 Parts Auger (Continued) Item # Description Part # Qty. Lower Tube Weldment JM0003001 Cleanout Door Weldment JM0003016 Hydraulic Motor w/ Pinhole in Shaft (No Key) JM0001983 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 Grade 5 Zinc Carriage Bolt JM0001638 Field Light ASM JM0001881 Support Stand Weldment JM0002212...
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5.0 Parts Shell Item # Description Part # Qty. Tank and Legs Weldment JM0002539 Hydraulic Power Unit JM0003027 Oval Window Grommet JM0002454 Oval Window JM0002455 5/16-18 X 3 1/4 Grade 2 Countersunk Socket Torx Bolt JM0009761 2 1/8 ID X 2 1/2 OD Grommet JM0007489 Field Light Assembly JM0001881...
5.0 Parts 5.13 Roll Tarp Parts Only Front Spring Return on Electric Tarp Option 28 29 18 19 Roll Tarp Item # Description Part # Qty. Spring Return (Detail Section 5.13) JM0002437 Tarp Handle Holder JM0002976 Tarp Handle Hanger JM0002903 Lip Lock JM0002887 Rigid Cable Assembly...
5.0 Parts 5.16 Available Options Item # Description Product # Gooseneck Frame and Hitch Assembly in place of standard A-Frame 375ST-GNO 5th Wheel Hitch on Gooseneck Frame Assembly in place of standard Truck Hitch. Includes 7-way 375ST-5WH Flat to 7-Way Round Adapter Trailer Mount Kit in place of Standard Chassis (Deluxe All-Function Wireless Remote Control Op- 375ST-TM tion Recommended)
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5.0 Parts Includes 8” Dia. Clamp with M10 X 1 1/2 L Bolt 9/10...
6.0 Aftermarket Installation Instructions 6.1 Scales Installation Note: For Scale parts see Section 5.3 Slide the weigh bar into the scale mount. Making sure that the Weigh bar sticker is facing up (Figure 6.1). Insert two 3/8”-16 X 3 1/2” Grade 5 Zinc Hex Bolt (#1) into scale mount and tighten using 3/8”-16 Centerlock Hex Nut (#2) (Figure 6.1). Figure 6.1 Insert 4 Spacer Blocks in between the Shell/Leg Weldment and the Chassis Frame.
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6.0 Aftermarket Installation Instructions Remove Spacer Blocks (Figure 6.2) 11. Remove the four 1 3/8” grommets located in the four chassis holes (Figure 6.4) Slide one grommet on to each of the weigh bar wires of B,C, and D. (Figure 6.4) NOTE: Spray grommets with a lubricant spray for ease of installation. Route each wire from B,C and D so they exit chassis hole (#6) (Figure 6.4). Slide the grommet from chassis hole (#6) over the wires from B, C, and D.
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6.0 Aftermarket Installation Instructions Back Plate Print Power Cord Weigh Bar Plugin Plugin Plugins (Optional) Wireless Reciever Plugin Figure 6.7 Figure 6.8 NOTES...
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