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LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Bunning Lowlander Mk4 60 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 MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL CHASSIS SERIAL NUMBER ............... SECTION & CONTENTS PAGE 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 MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL AUGERS AND DRIVES Shredding augers. Gearbox STANDARD 540 / 360. P.T.O AND TRANSMISSION Transmission. Problems and possible solutions. Comer series V PTO shaft assembly. Comer wide angle guard complete. Comer wide angle grease points Comer T60 underbody driveshaft.
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LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL OPTIONS Rear clevis drawbar. Guillotine slurry door. Guillotine slurry door hydraulic circuit drawing. Support Leg. Toolbox. Handbrake control multi-stroke MS45. Body seal rubber. Simple canopy. Border control. ELECTRICS 10.1 Wiring for 12v 7 pin plug.
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 MSL60 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 MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MACHINE OVER VIEW MACHINE OVER VIEW PARTS LIST 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...
LOWLANDER MSL60 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 MSL60 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 MSL60 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.
LOWLANDER MSL60 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 MSL60 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 MSL60 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.
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LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Grease the CV Joint of PTO shaft (15 pumps) Grease suspension system spring bushings on each side. Grease brake pivot bushings (Tandem Suspension machines). Grease parking brake leaver joint. Check and adjust the apron chain tension. Refer to section 5.2.2 - page 50.
LOWLANDER MSL60 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 Page...
LOWLANDER MSL60 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 MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FLOOR SPEED CONTROL UNIT – PART No. B3000 DESCRIPTION O RING BACK-UP RING O RING SET SCREW ADJUSTER SCREW ADJUSTING KNOB INDEX SPRING PLUG CONTROL SLEEVE SCREW PLUG O RING BODY...
LOWLANDER MSL60 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. To adjust, engage...
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FRONT SHAFT AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY Page...
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LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FRONT SHAFT AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART No. DESCRIPTION B2015 BOX FLOOR SLAT FOR 60 B2220 FRONT SHAFT ASSEMBLY B2345 SPACER M50 B2126 FRONT CLEANER B2202 JOINER LINK 73031 M8 BOLT...
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL COMER 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.
LOWLANDER MSL60 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.
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 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.
LOWLANDER MSL60 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.
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL TYRE PRESSURE SETTINGS Recommended rims in red For stationary service (0 km/h) and speed up to 10 km/h inflation pressure must increase by 20%. Field dual: 88% of field load, field triple: of field load.
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL OPTIONS REAR CLEVIS DRAWBAR - OPTIONAL PART No. DESCRIPTION B5310 REAR CLEVIS DRAWBAR CROSS MEMBER 70107 7 PIN LIGHT SOCKET 51569 HYDRAULIC BRAKE CONNECTION CF350932 AIR COUPLING MALE CF351543 AIR COUPLING FEMALE NOTE: The drawbar is designed for highway use only towing an unladen spreader.
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL ELECTRICS 10.1 WIRING FOR 12v 7 PIN PLUG YELLOW –Y– L.H INDICATOR BLUE –B– FOG WHITE -W– EARTH GREEN – G- R.H. INDICATOR BROWN –BR- TAIL RED –R- STOP BLACK –BL- SIDE MARKERS Pins 5 &...
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 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.
LOWLANDER MSL60 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; before the driver leaves the seat or any adjustments or repairs are made.
LOWLANDER MSL60 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. Keep others away.
LOWLANDER MSL60 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. Taking short cuts can result in permanent injury or loss of life.
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.
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL IDENTIFICATION PLATE The machine number (VIN), the model is required with all orders for spare parts and technical enquires. The is necessary in order to ensure correct delivery of spare parts.
LOWLANDER MSL60 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS MODEL 3775 1500 1780 6000 2520 2400 FOR PROMPT IDENTIFICATION AND SUPPLY OF SPARES, ALWAYS QUOTE THE CHASSIS SERIAL NUMBER. ( FOUND ON THE CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION PLATE) This manual should stay with the machine/operator at all times.
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