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Operator’s Manual UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ MANUAL NUMBER: 316536-A EFFECTIVE 05/2019 1330 76TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7052 PHONE (800) 363-1771 | FAX (319) 286-3350 www.newleader.com Copyright 2019 Highway Equipment Company, Inc. Now doing business as New Leader Manufacturing...
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New Leader Manufacturing reserves the right to make alterations or modifications to this equipment at any time. The manufacturer shall not be obligated to make such changes to machines already in the field.
Important Safety Information Figure 1�1 - The need for safety cannot be stressed strongly enough in this manual� At New Leader Manufacturing, we urge you to make safety your top priority when operating any equipment. We firmly advise that anyone allowed to operate this machine carefully read, learn and understand all messages and information in this manual and on machine’s safety decals before operating machine, as well as...
XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Operations PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Figure 1.2 - Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit in accessible place on the vehicle at all times� Fire extinguisher must be Type ABC or Type BC� Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital and fire department available at all times.
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XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Operations HANDLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFELY Figure 1�5 - Materials to spread can be dangerous� Improper selection, application, use or handling may be a hazard to persons, animals, plants, crops or other property� A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures and emergency response techniques�...
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XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Operations AVOID MOVING PART HAZARDS Figure 1�8 - Entanglement in rotating drive lines or moving parts will cause serious injury or death� Stay clear of all moving parts, such as shafts, couplings and universal joints�...
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XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Operations DO NOT CLIMB OR STAND ON MACHINE Figure 1�12 - Never allow any personnel to ride in or on the machine� Use only inspection ladder or portable ladder to view the unit� Use caution when getting on and off the ladder, especially in wet, icy, snowy or muddy conditions�...
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XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Transportation & Handling TRAVELING & TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROADS Always walk around and visually inspect the machine before traveling on public roads� Check for damage and/or faulty components that can fail and create a hazard or unsafe condition� Make sure all machine systems operate properly, including but not limited to: headlights, tail and brake lights, hazard warning lights, turn indicators, parking brake, horn and rear view mirrors�...
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Never modify any equipment or add attachements not approved by New Leader Manufacturing� Figure 3�1 DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST MACHINE WHILE IN MOTION Figure 3�2 - Never lubricate, service or adjust the machine or any of its components while they are moving�...
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Use power tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners� Using power tools to tighten may cause over-tightening and component damage� Use only service parts meeting New Leader specifications. Figure 3�6 www.NewLeader.com 316536-AA-A (800) 363-1771...
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XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Maintenance HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARDS Figure 3.7 - Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury� Always stop machine, allow to cool and relieve pressure before servicing hydraulic system� Never open hydraulic lines under pressure� Make sure all connections are tight and all hoses are in good condition before pressurizing system�...
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XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Maintenance CLEAN MACHINE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS During application of hazardous chemicals, residue can build up on the inside or outside of the vehicle� CAUTION Clean vehicle according to use instructions of hazardous chemical� Figure 3�10 - When exposed to hazardous chemicals, clean exterior and interior of vehicle daily to keep free of the accumulation of visible dirt and contamination�...
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XT3 TYPE III General Safety Rules Header Storage PARK VEHICLE SAFELY Figure 4�1 - When leaving the vehicle unattended for any reason, be sure to: • Shut down PTO� • Shut off vehicle’s engine, and unit’s engine if applicable� • Place vehicle transmission in “Neutral”...
Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible� Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign� Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer’s Parts Department or from New Leader Manufacturing by calling (800) 363-1771�...
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XT3 TYPE III Safety Decals Header www.NewLeader.com 316536-AA-A - 20 - (800) 363-1771...
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• Keep all guards in place when machine is in use� • If operator’s manual is missing, contact your local New Leader dealer or print a new copy from www.newleadermanufacturing.com� 2. DANGER: MOVING PART HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: •...
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XT3 TYPE III Safety Decals Header 6. DANGER: CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • Empty box and install body props before working beneath body or fenders� • Always verify area around raised body is clear of people before lowering� •...
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XT3 TYPE III Safety Decals Header In-Cab & Truck Frame CAUTION OPERATION SAFETY CAUTION To avoid injury or machine damage: • Do not operate or work on this RAISED BODY SAFETY machine without reading and To avoid injury or machine damage: understanding the operator’s manual.
XT3 TYPE III Informational Decals Header 1. FEEDGATE OPENING INDICATOR To avoid machine damage and premature wear: • Set feedgate for correct rate of material to be spread� Refer to “Operations” section of this manual for details� 2. NOTICE: CONVEYOR CHAIN LUBRICATION To avoid machine damage and premature wear: •...
XT3 TYPE III General Description Header The XT3 is designed to haul, dump and spread. The flat dump body floor allows hauling of pallets and barrels� The front telescopic hoist provides a low center of gravity and eliminates the need for a sub-frame� Heavy-duty 409 or 304 stainless steel inner and outer sills are fully welded to the XT3 floor to resist corrosion and improve strength.
XT3 TYPE III Dimensions & Capacities Header Lubrication & Maintenance 3” (76mm) MIN LENGTH CA / CT 34” (864mm) 95.5"(2426mm) 61.5"(1562mm) BODY REQUIRED CA/CT* LENGTH LENGTH FRAME LENGTH inches (mm) inches (mm) feet inches (mm) 123�5 (3137) 84 (2134) 108 (2743) 135�5 (3442) 96 (2438) 119 (3023)
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XT3 TYPE III Dimensions & Capacities Header Lubrication & Maintenance BODY LENGTH WEIGHT STRUCK STRUCK feet (APPROX�) CAPACITY CAPACITY Pounds (kg) W/SIDEBOARDS cu ft (cu m) cu ft (cu m) 4323 (1961) 205 (5�8) 302 (8�6) 4513 (2047) 227 (6�4) 335 (9�5) 4703 (2133) 248 (7�0)
XT3 TYPE III Initial Startup Header Before taking the unit out to use, make a walk-around inspection to assure that the dump body is not damaged, that all essential parts are in place, and that all fasteners are tight and all guards are in place� Check all controls to be sure they are operating satisfactorily�...
XT3 TYPE III General Operating Procedures Header Adjustments Tag, lock or disconnect latch from air supply to prevent operation� Keep hands clear CAUTION during adjustment, especially area between yoke joint and cap screw (Figure 1, Item 5)� Tailgate Latch ITEM DESCRIPTION Spring Clevis Pin Hairpin...
General Operating Procedures Header Tailgate Laying the tailgate flat is not recommended. New Leader Manufacturing is not responsible for NOTICE! damage caused by such use� Tailgate latches must be locked closed with clevis pins (not supplied) to prevent tailgate from dropping�...
XT3 TYPE III General Operating Procedures Header Make sure unit has been properly serviced and is in good operating condition� Disengage tailgate air with dump body completely down and make sure latches are CAUTION closed before filling body with material. Open tailgate before hoisting dump body with material in it�...
XT3 TYPE III General Operating Procedures Header Metering With Coal Chute Feedgate Raise dump body slowly—only enough for metering with coal chute feedgate� If material DANGER is raised in the dump body, the center of gravity will rise and move rearward, causing instability�...
XT3 TYPE III Lubrication & Maintenance Header Preventative Maintenance Pays! The handling and spreading of salt and sand is a highly severe operation with respect to metal corrosion� Establish a frequent, periodic preventative maintenance program to prevent rapid deterioration to equipment�...
XT3 TYPE III Lubrication & Maintenance Header Hydraulic Hose Hose assemblies in operation should be inspected frequently for leakage, kinking, abrasion, corrosion or other signs of wear or damage� Worn or damaged hose assemblies should be replaced immediately� Testing should be conducted in approved test stands with adequate guards to protect the WARNING operator�...
XT3 TYPE III Lubrication & Maintenance Header Lubrication When conveyor is running, stay out of body� Stay clear of all moving parts� Entanglement of clothes, any part of your body or anything in your hands can cause serious injury� Do not use a bar, rod or hammer on conveyor while it is moving—if it gets caught it could DANGER cause injury�...
XT3 TYPE III Lubrication & Maintenance Header Tension NOTICE! Do not over-tighten conveyor chains� Proper chain tension is a factor in chain and sprocket life� Tensioning conveyor with gear case mounting screws tight will cause pressure on gear case output NOTICE! shaft�...
XT3 TYPE III Lubrication & Maintenance Header Tailgate & Tailgate Latch Pump multi-purpose grease into zerks� Oil all pivots and yoke threads monthly with heavy oil� Bearings Grease in a bearing acts to prevent excessive wear of parts, protects ball races and balls from corrosion and aids in preventing excessive heat within the bearing�...
XT3 TYPE III Lubricant & Oil Specifications Header The lubricant distributor and/or supplier is to be held responsible for the results obtained from their products� Procure lubricants from distributors and/or suppliers with unquestionable integrity, NOTICE! supplying known and tested products� Do not jeopardize your equipment with inferior lubricants� No specific brands of oil are recommended.
XT3 TYPE III Lubrication & Maintenance Chart Header Shut off all power and allow all moving parts to come to rest before performing any WARNING maintenance operation� The spreader should be regularly lubricated with the lubricants recommended in this manual in accordance with the following chart: LOCATION PLACES...
XT3 TYPE III Standard Torques Header CAP SCREW GRADE IDENTIFICATION - MARKINGS ON HEAD NO MARKINGS GRADE 2 THREE MARKS - 120 DEGREES APART GRADE 5 SIX MARKS - 60 DEGREES APART GRADE 8 USE GRADE 2 TORQUES FOR STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS AND CARRIAGE BOLTS� TORQUE - FOOT-POUNDS CAP SCREW GRADE 2...
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(if any) should be filed with the transportation company and not with New Leader Manufacturing� If your claims are not being handled (by the transportation company) to your satisfaction, please call the Parts Manager at New Leader Manufacturing (319-363-8281) for assistance�...
XT3 TYPE III Body Hinge ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 88613 Hinge – Assy 2” Greaseless, Includes 1–9 300398 Hinge – Assy 2” Relubeable 6 x 8, Includes 1,2,4–10 88608 Hinge – Wldmt Angle 88609 Block – Hinge, Greaseless 300399 Block – Hinge, Greaseable 88605 Bearing –...
XT3 TYPE III Body Body Props ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 88917 97593 Prop – Wldmt Body Upper 88923-AA 88923-AA Prop – Wldmt Body Lower LH 88923-AB 88923-AB Prop – Wldmt Body Lower RH 89522 89522 Cap Screw – 1/2 x 1-3/4 GR 8 20714 20714 Washer –...
XT3 TYPE III Body Lighting & Visibility ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 89988 Light – Red Oval 97633 Light – Red Oval LED 89989 Light – Yellow Oval 97634 Light – Yellow Oval LED 89990 Light – Red Round 97635 Light – Red Round LED 89991 Grommet –...
XT3 TYPE III Screens Single Lift UNIT FRONT MIDDLE REAR Type I & II Type III 09/10 44�5” 56�5” 10/11 56�5” 56�5” 11/12 56�5” 68�5” 12/13 68�5” 68�5” 13/14 49” 44�5” 56�5” 14/15 49” 56�5” 56�5” www.NewLeader.com 316536-AA-A - 62 - (800) 363-1771...
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XT3 TYPE III Screens Single Lift Cont. ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 301831-AA Screen – Wldmt 42 x 44�5 301831-AB Screen – Wldmt 42 x 56�5 301831-AC Screen – Wldmt 42 x 68 301831-AD Screen – Wldmt 42 x 49 301432 Spacer –...
XT3 TYPE III Conveyor Conveyor Pans ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION SS 304 88823-AG 300310-AG Pan – Under Conveyor Base 88823-AA 300310-AA Pan – Under Conveyor 10 88823-AB 300310-AB Pan – Under Conveyor 11 88823-AC 300310-AC Pan – Under Conveyor 12 88823-AD 300310-AD Pan –...
XT3 TYPE III Rear Spinner - Type I & III Spinner Assembly - w/o Baffles ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 304 SS 304 SS 89980-AA 97685-AA 310070-AA Spinner – Assy Poly without Baffles 89980-AB 97685-AB 310070-AB Spinner - Assy Steel without Baffles 87757 87757 87757...
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XT3 TYPE III Rear Spinner - Type I & III Spinner Assembly - w/o Baffles Cont. ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 58806 58806 58806 Motor – Hydraulic 89987 97687 310096 Angle – Ring Mount 89981 97688 310081 Plate – Baffle 89987 97689 310074 Ring –...
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XT3 TYPE III Pre-Wet Reservoir - Fender Mount ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 300479-AA Tank – Assy Fender 35 Gal� LH, Includes 1-7 300479-AB Tank – Assy Fender 35 Gal� RH, Includes 1-7 300479-AC Tank – Assy Fender 65 Gal� LH, Includes 1-7 300479-AD Tank –...
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XT3 TYPE III Accessories Patch Pan ITEM PART NO� DESCRIPTION 88990 Pan – Wldmt Patch 20129 Cap Screw 1/2 x 1-1/2 20646 Nut – Hex 1/2 www.NewLeader.com 316536-AA-A (800) 363-1771 - 91 -...
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