Summary of Contents for Chapman Machinery MF350
- Page 1 MF350 Mounted Feeder Original Instructions Chapman Machinery Ltd, Hele Barton, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6XR Tel: 01288 308149 Email: sales@chapman.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of going to press. However, in the course of development, changes in specification are inevitable. Should you find the information given differs from your machine, please contact Chapman Machinery Ltd direct for advice. Use only Chapman Genuine Service Parts on Chapman Machinery and Machines. -
Page 3: Hse Information
HSE Information Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in agriculture and forestry – AIS Sheet 33 within these requirements. Introduction Remember that your ability to control the ATV by your body movements will be considerably reduced when carrying a load or This information sheet gives advice on the safe use of ATVs. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the Chapman Machinery Service Department for advice and assistance. DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply throughout this manual: WARNING - An operating procedure, technique etc., which can result in personal injury or loss of life if not observed carefully. -
Page 5: Description
Description The MF350 Mounted Feeder is designed for mounting into the bed of a UTV or pickup, for feeding livestock, through deposition of pre-defined drops of feed, onto clear ground. It is recommended to use this attachment with free-flowing feed, eg. Rolls or cobs, to prevent bridging in the hopper. -
Page 6: Implement Decals
Implement Decals If your implement does not contain all of the decals shown below, please contact Chapman Machinery for replacement decals before use. Note: All decals must be present and visible. It is imperative that these are replaced if damaged to prevent potential harm to users. -
Page 7: Attachment
NOTE: This machine is designed to attach to the carrying vehicle using 4 x ratchet straps. Never use less than 4 straps to secure the load as movement may result! Remove tailgate from carrying vehicle. Load MF350 into bed using forklift slots or suitable lifting strops rated to carry plated unladen weight. If fitting for the first time and the hopper has been shipped ‘upside... - Page 8 Centralise hopper in bed and attach using 4 x supplied ratchet straps, 2 straps per side. Ratchet straps must be fitted in a crossing manner as shown below! It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the unit is securely fitted in the bed. Fit the cover support bar to prevent the cover sagging as shown below.
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Page 9: Drop Size Adjustment & Calibration
Drop Size Adjustment & Calibration Initially set the Feed adjustment plate to setting 4, as indicated by the arrow on the drop adjustment plate. To adjust, loosen BOTH hand wheels, and slide the unit forwards or backwards to the desired value. Tighten securely. Setting 1: Minimum drop size Setting 8: Maximum drop size Fill the hopper 50% full of the feed to be distributed. -
Page 10: Control Box
Control Box The Control Module has two modes of operation; Count Mode: Unit counts up from 0 e.g. 1,2,3,4,5 indefinitely, until the count is paused or the unit switched off. If the counter reaches 999 then it will reset to 000. Countdown Mode: The desired drop count is set using the up / down arrows in increments of 5. -
Page 11: Operation - Count Mode
Operation - Count Mode Switch the unit on by pressing the ON / OFF button. All segments of the display will light up. After approx. 3 seconds the display will show 000. Press Run / Pause to start the motor. The unit will count up from 0. Pressing RUN / PAUSE when the unit is running will stop the motor and pause the counter. - Page 12 Counter Troubleshooting If your control box is showing an F1 error and not counting correctly, you may have a problem with the connectors and/or the sensor may need adjustment. The control box MUST receive a signal from the sensor in order to ‘park’ the motor in the correct position with the slide SHUT.
- Page 13 3. In the Picture below you can see the sensor (with the wire) and the magnet (fitted to the disc) are facing each other with approximately 2mm gap between them. The sensors also need to be aligned vertically (so that they are approximately level with each other).
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Page 14: General Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Remedies Unit will not light up when on Low Supply Power Charge Battery button pressed Incorrect Polarity / poor Check connection connection Shortage in wiring Check wiring loom for damage and repair / replace as required Motor does not operate even Poor connection between control Check plug is clean and moisture... -
Page 15: Warranty
The Chapman warranty be transferred to a subsequent owner of the machinery (for use within the UK only) for the balance of the warranty period subject to all of the stated warranty conditions and provided that the Change of Owner form is completed and sent to Chapman Machinery within 14 days of change of owner- ship. -
Page 16: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Chapman Machinery Ltd Hele Barton Week St. Mary Holsworthy Devon EX22 6XR The Products Covered by this Declaration Product: MF350 UTV Mounted Feeder Standards and Regulations used: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Place of Issue: United Kingdom Name of Representative: James Chapman...