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GFE Speedy Spread Operator's Manual

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ALL HYDRAULIC TRUCK SPEADER
OPERATORS MANUAL
1-800-277-4337
WWW.GFESPEEDYSPREAD.COM
REVISED 2009

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  • Page 1 ALL HYDRAULIC TRUCK SPEADER OPERATORS MANUAL 1-800-277-4337 WWW.GFESPEEDYSPREAD.COM REVISED 2009...

  • Page 2: Important Contact Information

    IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER: 800-277-4337 LOCAL NUMBER: (336) 299-4711 FAX NUMBER: (336) 854-5796 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 429 EDWARDIA DR. GREENSBORO, NC 27409 BILLING ADDRESS: PO BOX 19409 GREENSBORO, NC 27419 *PLEASE NOTE* PARTS ORDERS PLACED BY 2 PM WILL BE SHIPPED SAME DAY (AS ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE) VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: WWW.SPEEDYSPREAD.COM...
  • Page 3 Congratulations! You have just purchased the finest, most trouble-free spreader on the American Market today. The Speedy Spread truck spreader was designed with the experience gained in over 25 years of building spreaders. This unit was designed for simplicity of operation, superior spread accuracy and low maintenance requirements.
  • Page 4 Mid-Tech 6000 and 6100 Quick Guide To Set Application Rate: Put mode selector switch on Operate. Turn the selector to Application Rate. Use the INC.- DEC. switch to set the desired application rate in lbs/acre. To Set Product Density: Put mode selector switch on Set-up. Turn the selector to Application Rate. Use the INC.- DEC.
  • Page 5 Raven 460 Granular Quick Guide 1. Enter Boom Width. 600” for Fertilizer and 480” for Lime. 2. Enter the product density in the “Meter Cal” location on the console. 3. Enter the gate calibration number. Depress and hold “Meter Cal” for about 5 seconds until the display flashes.
  • Page 6 Viper Pro Quick Reference Sheet 1. Turn power on to the Viper. 2. On the “CAN Initialization Results” screen press Start Viper (as long as the nodes being used are found) 3. Press Product Control – this will access the CAN Controller Status screen.
  • Page 7 ENVIZIO PRO QUICK REFERENCE AFTER POWERING UP THE ENVIZIO PRESS TO START. TO START A NEW JOB OR CONTINUE AN OLD JOB PRESS PRESS TO CREATE A NEW JOB. YOU CAN USE THE DATE AS YOUR JOB NAME OR YOU MAY CREATE A NAME USING THE ON SCREEN KEY PAD.
  • Page 8 PRESS THE TO ACCESS THE PRODUCT CONTROL CONFIGURATION SCREEN. PRESS TO ACCESS THE CALIBRATION SETTINGS. PRESS AND USE THE ON SCREEN KEYPAD TO SET THE DENSITY, PRESS TO RETURN TO THE CALIBRATION SCREEN. PRESS AND USE THE ON SCREEN KEYPAD TO SET THE SPREADER CONSTANT (GATE CALIBRATION) PRESS TO RETURN TO THE CALIBRATION...
  • Page 9 Fine Tuning the Gate Calibration Number Load the spreader body with material. You need to weigh your truck at this point so you will know how much material has actually left the body as opposed to what the console says has been applied. Set your console up as you normally would for a job: rate, density and gate calibration number.
  • Page 10 DirectCommand Spreader Create Configuration Start of Configuration wizard Enter Settings Fan Frame Feed Gate Calibration calibrate fan frame feed gate There is a tab for every channel of control with Control Valve Configurations and related settings. Note: Five channels of control are only available with 5 channel Spreader Control Module. Valve Response 1 fast speed of valve, decrease to slow response time, default = 40%...
  • Page 11 DirectCommand Spreader PWM Frequency frequency valve is pulsed at, settings come from PWM Valve manufacturer, typical range: 100-125 Hz PWM Gain decrease to slow response time Zero Flow Offset duty cycle used to start moving conveyor, if setting is too high conveyor will not turn off, default = 30 Allowable Error error allowed before making rate control adjustments Shaft Speed Calibration...

  • Page 12: Product Control Toolbox

    DirectCommand Spreader To start the Field Operation Wizard and load a configuration: To view run screen: Product Control Toolbox To change values shown on Product Tab and in Product Control Toolbox go to the next page where the Rate Control Settings screen is explained.
  • Page 13 DirectCommand Spreader To access the Rate Control Settings window: Rate 1 and Rate 2 allows operator to set desired target rates Increment values used when using up and down arrows in the Product Control Toolbox Prescription press to load a map-based prescription file Bin Full press to fill container Bin Partially Filled...
  • Page 14 DirectCommand Spreader Spreader Control button - on/off state of control channel - shaft speed RPM - spinner fan speed RPM Press button to display Spreader Control window. Spread Width use numeric keypad to edit value Spinner Speed speed is controlled automatically based upon this setting when system uses an optional PWM spinner speed control valve Chain Oiler...
  • Page 15 Gate Calibration Number For Rawson Gearbox Rate Sensor Gate Setting Cal. # Gate Setting Cal. # do not use 94.1 do not use 86.8 196.5 78.5 156.9 74.0 137.5 67.5 118.2 62.9 106.2 59.2 Gate Calibration Number For 360 Rear Shaft Rate Sensor Gate Setting Cal.
  • Page 16 Fine Tuning the Gate Calibration Number Load the spreader body with material. You need to weigh your truck at this point so you will know how much material has actually left the body as opposed to what the console says has been applied. Set your console up as you normally would for a job: rate, density and gate calibration number.
  • Page 17 Passenger Side Front and Rear Hydraulics Ref. # Part # Description Qty. Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-6-61 ¾ x 45 female adapter 1 S-6-27 ¾ x 36 hyd. hose S-6-53 ¾ x 90 female adapter 1 S-6-49 ¾ female adapter S-6-39 ¾...

  • Page 18: Hydraulic Controls

    Hydraulic Controls Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-6-54 ¾ x 45 male adapter 2 S-6-16 ¾ service tee S-6-27 ¾ x 26 hyd. hose S-6-47 ¾ male adapter S-6-39 ¾ x 15 hyd. hose S-6-62 flow control valve S-5-59A handle S-6-26 ¾...

  • Page 19: Hydraulic Oil Tank

    Hydraulic Oil Tank Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-6-114 hyd. oil filter S-6-27 ¾ x hyd. hose S-6-11 1¼ x ¾ bushing S-6-50 ¾ x 90 male adapter S-6-142 hyd. oil filter assembly S-6-135 oil level sight plug S-6-53 ¾...
  • Page 20 Drivers Side Rear Hydraulics Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-6-49 ¾ female adapter S-6-53 ¾ x 90 female adapter S-6-121 ¾ x 18” hyd. hose S-6-210 ¼ x 17” hyd. hose S-6-35 ¾ tee S-6-118 ¾ x ¼ bushing S-6-47 ¾...
  • Page 21 Shaft Rate Sensor (Mid-Tech) Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-22-3 360 slot sensor S-8-2D shaft adapter S-8-2B bushing for shaft adapter 1 Spinner Plate Assembly Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-4-29S right plate ss S-4-29 right plate steel S-4-30S left plate ss S-4-30 left plate steel S-4-26 right blade...
  • Page 22 Spinner Housing Assembly Ref. # Part # Description Qty. SG-5-10 spinner housing SG-5-11 rpm spinner housing option S-5-3 spinner shaft (6 tooth) S-5-4 thrust bearing S-5-7 lock ring S-5-15 ss roll pin S-5-11 spinner hub S-5-6 S-5-5 seal *Note: Please specify if your spinner housing has a Fan RPM Sensor mount. Spinner Motor Assembly Ref.
  • Page 23 Raven Components Ref. # Part # Description Qty. 063-0172-150 fast valve (motor only) S-29-8 fast valve (complete) S-6-39 18 x ¾ hyd. hose S-6-18 21 x ¾ hyd. hose S-6-47 ¾ male adapter S-6-54 ¾ x 45 male adapter S-6-50 ¾...
  • Page 24 Conveyor Chain Assembly Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-2-6 rear roller sprocket S-2-5 ss bearing Backplate S-2-4 4 bolt flange bearing S-2-12 S-4-7 3/8 set screw S-7-21 rear conveyor shaft S-2-21 front idler sprocket w/ shaft S-1-101 pan splice S-2-15 connecting pin S-2-14...
  • Page 25 Slide Assembly And Fertilizer Insert Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-4-41 slide S-1-34 gate rod nut S-4-56 slide nut holder S-4-54 ¾ set collar S-4-32 ¾ ss flat washer S-4-53 bearing S-4-55 handle w/hardware S-4-66 pointer N-26-0125 3/8 x 1¼ ss bolt N-26-0001 3/8 ss nut N-26-0002...
  • Page 26 Adjustable Gate Ref. # Part # Description Qty. R-4-12 gearbox N-26-0100 3/8 x 1” ss bolt S-1-130 gearbox bracket S-1-36 gate rod coupling S-1-33 gate rod R-3-45 ext. shaft R-3-4 1” u-joint R-3-4A square head set screw N-26-0075 3/8 x ¾ ss bolt R-3-5 ¼...
  • Page 27 S-14-3 3 light bar Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-14-1 amber corner light S-14-5 amber round reflector S-1-48 oil tank decal GP-731 oil tank cap S-6-98 oil tank breather cap S-1-22 plexiglas window S-1-20 speedy spread decal...
  • Page 28 Mid-Tech Cables Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-22-4 Radar S-22-17 Radar Cable S-22-6 Power Cable S-22-20 rate sensor S-22-19 sensor cable S-22-7 valve driver S-22-11 flow control cable S-22-18 battery cable Radar Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-22-15 radar shield S-22-4 radar...

  • Page 29: System Drawings

    SYSTEM DRAWINGS...
  • Page 30 MID-TECH 6000, 6100 OR 6200 CONTROL SYSTEM...
  • Page 31 LEGACY 6000 SYSTEM...
  • Page 35 Ag Leader DirectCommand Installation Technology DirectCommand 3-Channel Spreader Kit Component and Cable Layout Page 4 of 15 December 2009 PN: 2005689 Rev. D...

  • Page 36: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment...
  • Page 37 Body Tie Downs and Boards Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-1-24 tie down angle 16 or 20 N-18-0001 ½ nut various N-18-_ _ _ ½ x _ _ bolt various S-1-6A 2 x 8 x 40 oak board 4 or 5 N-18-0003 ½...
  • Page 38 Tarp Assembly Ref. # Part # Description Qty. Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-12-27 gearbox S-12-34 rear tarp pipe S-12-26 windshield S-12-32 drivers side tarp arm 1 S-12-31 windshield brace S-12-28 mounting bracket *note-parts are specific to size of body S-12-32 drivers side tarp arm 1 SY-12-23B...
  • Page 39 Electric Tarp Motor Assembly Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-12-22E elec. tarp motor S-12-23M motor mount Body Tie Down Assembly (NEW) Ref. # Part # Description Qty. S-1-1 Upper Bracket SY-1-1 Spacer T-1-16A Spring Guide T-1-16 Spring S-1-2 Lower Bracket N-112-0002 Washer N-112-0001A Lock Nut...
  • Page 40 Foam Drop Assembly Ref. # Part # Description Qty. L-220-1 foam drop F-98 hose clamp F-75 2 x 90 hose barb T-4-10 2 ½ u-bolt GP-192 2 coupling GP-82-6 2 x ¾ bushing F-93 ¾ x 90 hose barb F-18 ¾...
  • Page 41 Foam Marker Side View Ref. # Part # Description Qty. ½ rubber hose per foot F-17 ½ hose clamp H-161 ¼ cap adapter H-129 ¼ female body F-94 ½ x 90 hose barb F-96 ½ sight tube per foot B-212 foam tank GS-144 ¼...
  • Page 42 Notes ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    This warranty does not extend to the contents of any GFE machines, tanks or containers, or damages for injury to person or property caused by leakage or misapplication of such contents. This warranty is the sole warranty of GFE, INC. The remedies are exclusive and in lieu of all other buyer remedies, either expressed or implied.