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- Page 1 3 Tonne Series – Trailed Fertiliser and Lime Spreader OPERATORS MANUAL GPN 211412 REVISION G 03/18 COPYRIGHT Neither this manual or part thereof may be reproduced or published without the prior permission of AF Gason Pty Ltd 05/14...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty Form Introduction…………………………………………… Safety…………………………………………………. Specifications………………………………………… Conversions………………………………………….. Bolt Specifications…………………………………… Ordering Parts……………………………………….. Spare Parts Record…………………………………. Assembly Instructions………………………………. Operation…………………………………………….. Adjustments Required………………………….. Setting Spinner Speed…………………………. Engaging Jockey Wheel……………………….. Spreading (bout) Width………………………… Determining Bulk Density……………………… Changing Gearbox Ratio………………………. Rear door Operation……………………………. Setting Application Rate…………………………….. By Rate Chart……………………………………... - Page 4 Page Intentionally Blank 05/14...
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Page 5: Introduction
With Fig. 1 5030 Series Fertiliser Spreader. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual, AF Gason Pty Ltd reserves the right to delete, change or add information without notice. 05/14... -
Page 6: Safety
Seeder, contact your local authorized DO NOT remove any safety guards while the Gason Dealer. spreader is operating. To ensure trouble free and safe operation DO carry out the daily safety checks and operate of your spreader, it is important to carry out a the spreader in a safety conscious manner. - Page 7 Safety Page 3 authority for any specific regulations and permits Transporting that may be required e.g. dimension, weight, time of day and bridge restrictions, area category etc. Never transport the spreader with the jockey wheel in contact with the ground wheel. Do Not transport the spreader on public Use the transport lock on the rear of the roads when loaded.
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Page 8: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Page 4 Hydraulics Dimensions 5030 Spinner Motor type . fixed displacement Overall width 2295mm ......Gerotor Type Bin width 1846mm Overall height 1725mm Connections .... ½” pressure inlet/main Side of bin height 1590mm return Overall length 4745mm Bin length 2400mm Hydraulic capacity ... - Page 9 CONVERSION FORMULAE Page 5 Useful Conversions – Formulae LENGTH: 1 km = 0.621371 mile 1 mile = 1.609344 km = 3.280840 ft. 1 ft = 0.304800 m 1 mm = 0.039390 inch 1 inch = 25.400 mm SPEED: 1km/h = 0.625 mph AREA: 1 ha = 10,000 m...
- Page 10 CONVERSION FORMULAE Page 6 1714 MASS FLOW RATE: kg/min = Application Rate (kg/ha) x Area Rate (ha/hour) lb/min = Application Rate (lb/acre) x Acre Rate (acre/hour) 05/14...
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Page 11: Bolt Specifications
BOLT SPECIFICATIONS Page 7 STANDARD BOLT HEAD MARKINGS AND TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS: CAUTION: Loose bolts can cause elongation of holes and part failures resulting in dangerous operating conditions and equipment breakdown. Check all bolts and nuts periodically during equipment operation and keep them tightened to the specified torque. If hardware replacement becomes necessary, replace with equivalent metric grade number. -
Page 12: Ordering Parts
Subject to any applicable Federal, State or Territory laws or ordinances, which may apply from time to time, AF Gason Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications without notice or obligation and to change or discontinue models at any time without incurring any liability to any Purchaser thereof. - Page 13 ORDERING PARTS Page 9 PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. COST DATE 05/14...
- Page 14 ASSEMBLY Page 10 Introduction Final Pre-Delivery Check List The fertiliser spreader has been After the Spreader has been assembled assembled as far as practicable at the factory to and the distribution system fitted to the minimize the amount of work required in the implement a final check should be carried out field.
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Page 15: Operation
2 x Centre Vee H/Duty spinners (GPN 229330). Consult your Gason dealer for more information. The second item that may also need fitting or removal is the centre vee at the rear of the spreader that directs product towards the centre of the spinners. -
Page 16: Setting Spinner Speed
Operation Page 12 Setting Spinner Speed Maximum spinner speed for the 675mm spinners is 1050rpm. Spinner speed is one of the most important factors in achieving an accurate spread pattern. The spinner speed can be adjusted from the cab on most modern tractors if equipped with closed centre hydraulics, or from the front of the spreader by using the flow control valve on open... -
Page 17: Spreading (Bout) Width
Operation Page 13 Setting Application Rates The second and more simplistic method to determine the approximate spread width is The application rate is controlled by: to estimate the width by eye. This can be done by spreading a small amount of product at the 1. -
Page 18: Changing Gearbox Ratio
Operation Page 14 3. Read density from the scale in tonnes per to allow the internal drive key to slide from one cubic meter (top scale). gear to the next. Changing Gearbox Ratio The spreader is equipped with a ground driven 3-speed gearbox. - Page 19 Operation Page 15 Rear Door Adjustment A pointer, attached to the top of the To set the rear door, remove the clip door, and calibration decal is used to show the from the adjusting handle and rotate to raise distance from the bottom of the floor to the or lower the door to the required position.
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Page 20: Setting Application Rate
APPLICATION RATE Page 16 Setting Application Rate Introduction The application rate for the spreader can be set as per the charts at the rear of the manual or by calibrating the spreader. charts estimate flow characteristics of the product to determine the door setting. - Page 21 Application Rate Page 17 Application Rate Calibration Process 1. Refer to the Rate charts in the rear of the manual determine most appropriate gearbox ratio and door setting for your particular application rate. Note: Always use the lowest gear possible at the highest door setting to minimise the loading on the gearbox.
- Page 22 Application Rate Page 18 9. Weigh the sample collected and multiply The chart shows an estimated rear door the answer by 20 if the full number of opening of 62 mm. After setting the rear door handle turns for 1/20 of a hectare was to this setting the jockey wheel was rotated to used.
- Page 23 Table G27 Disclaimer There are many variables that affect the spreading performance of the Gason multi-purpose spreader. It is important the wind speed and direction, ground contour, plant height and fertiliser consistency are considered prior to determining the spreader settings and width of pass.
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Page 25: General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Page 21 General Maintenance 2. Grease all gearbox bearings and top selector pin (gear ratio selector). Ensure Introduction that the selector pin is fully pushed in before pumping grease into the grease Regular maintenance will ensure nipple on the end of the pin. trouble free operation for the life of the 3. - Page 26 General Maintenance Page 22 End of Season Checklist 7. Check feed chain for damage. Rotate General Checklist jockey wheel to inspect entire chain. Look for broken slats or stiff chain links. 1. Wash Spreader clean of all fertiliser 8. Check that the tachometer is operating product and dirt.
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Page 27: Trouble Shooting Section
Wipe area clean and run spinner motor 1. Hydraulic spinner motor leaking oil to assess severity of leak. Replace motor seal using a Gason Seal around the shaft. Kit (refer spare parts section for correct kit to order). If shaft is severely worn it may be necessary to replace the motor. - Page 29 5030 PARTS...
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Page 30: Spare Parts
General - Spare Parts Page24 07/18... - Page 31 General - Spare Parts Page25 QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5030 211046 Trailer Frame 3T 210906 Bin Assembly 3T Wheel Assy. Rear (Post June 2014) 217201 Wheel Assy. Rear L/H 12.5/80-18 (Post June 2014) 217200 Wheel Assy. Rear R/H 12.5/80-18 (Post June 2014) Ref.
- Page 32 Decal-Transport Speed 40 km/h Maximum (Not Shown) 216072 Decal-Do Not Ride on Machine (Not Shown) 214315 Decal-Chain Tensioner (Not Shown) 206955 Decal-Warning Safety Procedure 210704 Decal-Moving Parts 210705 Decal-Door Gauge 207246 Decal-Gason 804465 Decal-Made in Australia 207250 Decal-Lift Machine Here 210907 Decal-Series 5030 Spreader 08/13...
- Page 33 General - Spare Parts Page27 QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5030 221949 Decal-Wheel Nut/Tyre Press. 221328 Grommet – Hole Blanking 08/13...
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- Page 35 Tachometer - Spare Parts Page29 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Tacho Post November 2017 233911 Tachometer Kit (includes items 2-13) Ref. 229003 Tacho Display-co400 (Replaceable Battery) 229394 Battery- ‘AA’ 3.6V Lithium Ref. 229005 Sensor 12mm Body (cable attached) 801124 Grommet-Mounting 907300 Washer Flat 17x8x1.2 S/S 233906...
- Page 36 Rear Axle (FAD) - Spare Parts Pre June 2014 Page30 FAD axle identified by the pressed on dust cap. QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5030 204617 Seal 80 x 120 x 12 204623 Seal Ring Ø67 x 80 x 13 204616 Bearing Inner 208452...
- Page 37 Rear Axle (Titan) - Spare Parts Post June 2014 Page31 Titan’s axle identified by the cast dust cap that is screwed onto the axle hub. QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7370 220737 Seal Triple Lip 220746 Wear Ring 220747 Seal Ring 220738 Bearing Inner 220748...
- Page 38 Rear of Bin - Spare Parts Page 32 06/14...
- Page 39 Rear of Bin - Spare Parts Page33 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting 211131 Cylinder Hyd. 1.5” x 80mm Ref. 907408 Washer Flat 21 x 37 x 1.6 (Not Shown) 903931 Nut Nyloc M20 (Not Shown) 913702 Bolt M20 x 50 (Not Shown) Hydraulic Motor Assy Motor Hyd.
- Page 40 Rear of Bin - Spare Parts Page34 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Side Deflector 211107 Deflector Side L/H 211108 Deflector Side R/H 926306 Bolt Coach M8 x 20 (Not Shown) 903302 Nyloc Nut M8 (Not Shown) 8001368 Washer Flat M8 x 17 x 2 (Not Shown) Rear Adjustment Handle 209191 Clip Grip 3.0mm (Not Shown)
- Page 41 Rear of Bin - Spare Parts Page35 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Rear Door/Pointer 210966 Rear Door 210890 Pointer 926306 Bolt Coach M8 x 20 Z/P (Not Shown) 800894 Washer Flat 10 x 19 x 1.5 (Not Shown) 8001368 Washer Flat 8 x 17 x 2 (Not Shown) 903302 Nut Nyloc M8 (Not Shown) 08/14...
- Page 42 Gearbox 500 wide chain - Spare Parts Page 36 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 216095 3 Speed Gear Shift Assembly 229166 Quad Group Sprocket Assembly 214281 Final Group Sprocket Assembly 229168 Output Sprocket Assembly 210962 Output Shaft Assembly (Includes Bearings) 211118 Shaft Idler 811192...
- Page 43 Gearbox 500 wide chain - Spare Parts Page37 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 215479 Spacer – External Top Brg. Ref. 210708 Bearing – Top shaft 800894 Washer Flat M10 903407 Nyloc Nut M10 211226 Spacer – Internal Lower Brg. 3mm Ref.
- Page 44 Hydraulic - Spare Parts Page38 Refer to page 37 for motor & hydraulic fitting details for pre July 2013 Spreaders. 04/17...
- Page 45 Hydraulic - Spare Parts Page39 QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5030 804053 Fitting Hyd.- Nipple 1/2BSPT Q/REL. 210950 Fitting Hyd.- Nipple 3/4BSPPM x 1/2BSPTM 210954 Fitting Hyd.- Elbow 3/4BSPPM x 3/4BSPTM 206627 Fitting Hyd.- Elbow 3/4BSPPM x 3/4BSPTM 210940 Fitting Hyd.- Nipple 3/4BSPPM x 3/4BSPTM 210942 Fitting Hyd.- Nipple 3/4BSPPM x 1-1/16JICM 210941...
- Page 46 Hydraulic - Spare Parts Page40 QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5030 211061 Kit Hyd. Hose (Not Shown) Ref. 211062 Kit Hyd. Tube (Not Shown) Ref. 211053 Hyd. Circuit Drawing (Not Shown) Ref. Hydraulic Hardware, Not shown on Drawing ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
- Page 47 Hydraulic - Spare Parts Page41 QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5030 210975 Hyd. Motor- 49cc (Pre July 2013) Horizontal Ports 213974 Seal Kit (For field fitment. One kit required per motor.) Ref. 210944 Fitting Hyd.- Elbow 7/8 UNO x 1-1/16JICM (Pre 6/2013) 04/17...
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- Page 49 Page 44 CONNECTING UP YOUR TRAILER 1. Connect the large diameter return hose to the return line breakaway coupling on your tractor. 2. Connect the small diameter pressure hose to the pressure line breakaway coupling on your tractor. 3. With the tractor at an idle, engage your hydraulic spinners. The right hand spinner should rotate anticlockwise.
- Page 50 Page 45 TRANSPREAD FOR WIDESPREAD What width do I drive? - This depends on the . . a) Density of the fertiliser b) Size of granule. c) Density of granule d) Shape of granule Using the Transpread sieve system you can work out more accurately what distance apart you should be driving.
- Page 51 TranSpread Tested World Wide Page 46 The correct number of boxes should be spaced 2 metres apart for 13 Tray Kit or 1 metre for 24 or 40 Tray Kits to the width you are testing for i.e.. 10 or 19 boxes for 18 metres, 13 or 25 boxes for 24 metres.
- Page 52 Page 47 TRANSPREAD Bout Width Testing Form Test Number: ..... Spreader Identification .:........Date ......Test Material:..............Spinner Size: ......Spinner Speed: ......... Bout Width:......Rate: ......Number of Runs:....Direction Spread: Up&Dn/Round&Round Weight/Measurement of Bins Bin Number Weight/Measurement Bin 1 ....
- Page 53 Page 48 Appendix 1. Setting your Spreading Rate. What affects the application rate of your Transpread Spreader ? Material Density, usually expressed as relative density. This is a comparison of weight to volume. Imagine a table tennis ball and a golf ball, they are of a similar size and volume but the weight of a golf ball is far greater.
- Page 54 Page 49 Maximum door opening is 240mm Note: Example may differ from actual charts in this manual. Use this example as a guide only and the following charts to determine the correct door settings.
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