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Meyer's VB185 Instruction And Parts Book

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INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK – Rev. B1
HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
MODEL: VB185
DO NOT –
NEVER
Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WI by:
MEYER'S EQUIPMENT
Mfg. Corp
Operate This Spreader Until You Have
Completely Read This Book!
– Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO
is Engaged!

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK – Rev. B1 HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS MODEL: VB185 DO NOT – Operate This Spreader Until You Have Completely Read This Book! – Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO NEVER is Engaged! Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WI by: MEYER’S EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 2 Spindle Diameter 3-1/8” Spindle/Hub Load Rating - Each 12,000 lbs. Tire Size (Standard) 425-65R x 22.5 PTO Speed Optional 540 RPM or 1000 RPM Min. Tractor Horsepower 60 HP Min. Hydraulic Flow 10 GPM P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Contact Information Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp. P.O. Box 406 Dorchester, WI 54425 Phone: (715)-654-5200 Fax: (715)-654-5558 Email: emcdorchester@tds.net P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ..................18 WHEEL & TIRE MAINTENANCE ..........................18 Lock Ring Rim ..............................18 REAR AUTOMATIC OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH ....................... 18 CLEANING AND STORAGE ............................ 19 ADJUSTMENTS ..............................20 LUBRICATION ............................... 20 P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 5 OOKMARK NOT DEFINED HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE ........................45 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD ....................... 48 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL ................50 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL ................52 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ......................... 54 P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS SEE SAFETY SIGNS ON PAGES 8 & 9 P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 7 IF ANY SAFETY SIGN BECOMES UNREADABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE SIGN MUST BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SIGN. IF THE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, ALL SAFETY SIGNS MUST BE REPLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT. P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 8: Safety Signs & Decals

    SAFETY SIGNS & DECALS P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 9 P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 10: Manure Spreader Safety

    Check All Hoses and Fittings Before Start-up and Periodically During Operation. • Never Make Any Alterations Or Modifications To This Equipment. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH 10 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 11: Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

    The complete observance of one simple rule would prevent thousands of serious injuries each year. That rule is: “NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN, OIL, OR ADJUST A MACHINE WHILE IN MOTION”. -NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 11 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 12: Pre-Operation

    If the implement (figure 2, lower view) is attached to a tractor with an offset in the drawbar, be certain it is in the down position to prevent damage to the IID guarding or the IID telescoping members. FIGURE 2. PTO ALIGNMENT FIGURE 1. TRACTOR DRAWBAR & PTO SPECIFICATION 12 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 13: Tractor Towing Size Requirements

    3. The Standard system utilizes tractor-equipped flow control. This system requires that the tractor have an adjustable flow control (rabbit / turtle) valve. There is no adjustable flow control valve on the spreader when this option is purchased. 13 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 14: Setup For Open Or Closed Center Hydraulic Systems

    2. Connect the electrical leads to the tractor’s 12VDC power source. 3. When hooking up the spreader, connect the controller to the motorized control valve at the “twist-lock” connector. 4. See Figure 4. 14 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 15: Transporting

    Highway lights are a standard option for your spreader. Lights are recommended for any spreader operated on public roadways and may be required by law. Be sure to plug the electrical plug into the tractor receptacle when hooking up the spreader. Clean lights as needed to maintain visibility! 15 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 16: Operation

    NOTICE! Solid manure may be loaded at least level with the top of the box while semi liquid and liquid slurries will have to be less than full in the spreader box. It is unlawful to allow slurry or splash to leak onto public roads! 16 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 17: Unloading

    PTO speed. When the spreader is empty, stop the PTO. 8. Stop the apron chain so there is no chain slat under the hydraulic end gate, Figure 7. Then close the end gate. 17 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 18: Maintenance, Adjustments, & Lubrication

    When the clog has been cleared, restart the tractor and at idle speed, engage the PTO until the beaters fun freely. Increase the PTO speed and then engage the hydraulic flow to operate the apron drive and resume operation. 18 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 19: Cleaning And Storage

    6. Inspect all elements and check for parts that need repair or replacement. Performing these tasks now will guarantee that the spreader is ready for use at the beginning of the next season. 19 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 20: Adjustments

    Put a ¼” film of grease on the bearing cups and reassemble. If your hubs have grease zerks, do not lube them. Grease builds up in the hub and will eventually damage the seal when expansion from heat occurs. 20 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 21 FRONT PTO DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY w/ CV JOINT REAR PTO DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY w/ OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH 21 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS FRAME & BOX PARTS 22 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 23 HINGE, 2” x 8-1/2”L E00016 DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY E21658 PTO STAND w/ RUBBER STRAP E30069 HINGE, FRT PTO SHIELD, PS1309-8ZP VB-00129-375 PTO GUARD WELDMENT, REAR SC20 SAFETY CHAIN, TOWING, 20000 LB, OPTIONAL 23 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 24: Hydraulic End Gate & Related Parts

    HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS GATE ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE) INCLUDES: -GATE WELDMENT w/ ARMS -POLY INSERT -SIDE BELTING -BOTTOM BELTING 24 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 25 BELT, SIDE END GATE, RH E00037-375-L BELT, SIDE END GATE, LH E00038-185 BELT, BOTTOM END GATE, 10” x 62” E00090-07 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 3” x 10” 3465-VB750-46 GATE ARM WELDMENT, RH 3465-VB750-47 GATE ARM WELDMENT, LH 25 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 26: Axles, Wheels, Spindles & Related Parts

    AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES & RELATED PARTS 26 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 27 COTTER PIN, G905941 E00179 SPINDLE NUT, Ø1-1/4”, G912969 E00180 DUST CAP, G909983 E00185 DUST CAP BOLT, HCS, Ø5/16”-18 x 1” E00186 GASKET, G909983G E00181 WHEEL, 22.5 x 13.5, 10-BOLT TIRE, STANDARD, 425-65R22.5 27 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 28: Drive Train, Vertical Beaters

    DRIVE TRAIN, VERTICAL BEATERS GREASE FITTINGS 28 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 29: Drive Train, Vertical Beaters

    COPPER TUBING, 3/16”x 78”L COPPER TUBING, 3/16” x 30”L VB-00030 BCMP CONNECTOR, 3/16” Tube x 1/8” NPT, 440421-131280 VB-00031 BCMP 90° ELBOW, 3/16” Tube x 1/8” NPT, 440455-131280 VB-00129-375 PTO GUARD WELDMENT, REAR 29 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 30: Apron & Related Parts

    APRON & RELATED PARTS GREASE FITTINGS (BOTH SIDES) TIGHTENER KITS (#3 & #4) INCLUDE WELDMENT + ALL HARDWARE 30 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 31 COUPLING, 1/8”NPT SCH40 BLK E20730 GREASE ZERK, 1/8”NPT STR, 60102 COPPER TUBING, 3/16” x 34”L VB-00031 BCMP 90° ELBOW, 3/16”T x 1/8”NPT, 440455-131280 E02027 LINK, #67P11 E02028 SLAT, #67P11, 57”OA E01493-185 APRON, COMPLETE, #67P11 31 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 32: Vertical Beater Head Assembly

    VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY 32 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 33 3340 Bearing, 1307 E 7331 Oil Seal, 45/72/10 15618 Cover 1799 Nut, M14-8G 9859 Threaded Bar, M14x80 16033 Lubrication Kit (See Separate Listing) 9114 Screw, Hex-hd, M16x40 9569 Knife 9113 Nut, M16x1.5 33 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 34: Vertical Beater Gearbox & Related Parts

    VERTICAL BEATER GEARBOX & RELATED PARTS 34 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 35 Oil Seal, 48/80/10-DL 9476 Pinion, Z=13, 1000 RPM Standard 9500 Pinion, Z=16, 540 RPM Option 12150 Input Assembly, Complete, 1000 RPM Standard 9538 Input Assembly, Complete, 540 RPM Option 9539 Output Assembly, Complete 35 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 36: Vertical Beater Lubrication Kit

    VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT 36 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 37 DESCRIPTION 16032 Copper Plated Steel Pipe 9587 Pipe Clip 9586 Rivet, Ø3.5x8 9578 Fitting 9579 Compression Cone 9583 Terminal, Ø1/8” Gas 9581 Lubrication Block 3414 Grease Fitting, MB10 12110 Complete 90° Terminal 37 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 38: Apron Drive Gearbox

    APRON DRIVE GEARBOX 38 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 39 Oil Level Indic Ø1” Glass 1831 VB-00054 Plug 8625 VB-00055 Plug 8243 VB-00056-440 Oil Seal 75/115/10 9983 VB-00058 Cover 9976 VB-00057-9977 Gasket 9977 VB-00059 Screw Hex-Hd M8 x 16 3284 VB-00060 Gasket 8671 39 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 40: Pto Drive Shaft Assembly, Trailer To Tractor

    Yoke, Tube & Slip Sleeve, 98-25785 E00465 35E Cross Kit, 03-15303 E00474-11 Yoke, 35361-1013 245-25785 Complete PTO Assembly, 35E Cat. 6 80EBL, 1000 RPM 245-27515 Complete PTO Assembly, 35E Cat. 6 80EBL, 540 RPM 40 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 41: Pto Drive Shaft Assembly, Rear W/ Over-Running Clutch

    Outer Guard 96-25787 Inner Guard VB-00071 Safety Sign 98-25787 Yoke, Tube & Slip Sleeve VB-00065 Yoke 38-52105 Over-Running Clutch Assembly (See Separate Listing) 242-25787 Complete PTO Assembly, 35 EBL (Clutch Not Included) 41 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 42: Yoke & Clutch Hub Assembly

    Overrunning Inner Hub 11-15081 Setscrew 12-11018 Ball, Ø.250 11-15136 Washer 24-15133 Retaining Ring 06-13492 Hub Clamp Assembly 80401-1000 Overrunning Hub 11-15134 Overrunning Key 23-15056 Leaf Spring 38-20044 Yoke & Clutch Hub Assembly, Complete 42 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 43: Over-Running Clutch Assembly

    Bolt, M10-1.5 X 18 LG CL10.9 80461-1000 Housing 80661-1005 Disconnect Driver 11-15445 Drive Wedge 06-15572 Wedge Ring 23-15061 Spring 20-15157 Compression Plate 11-15407 O-Ring 24-15143 Retaining Ring 11-15288 O-Ring 24-15144 Retaining Ring 38-52105 Clutch Assembly, Complete 43 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 44 HARNESS, FRONT, 4-FLAT to 7-PIN AG PLUG, 30’ 002515 HARNESS, REAR, 2x 3-PIN to 4-FLAT, 15’ x 2 200609 WIRE LOOM CLAMP, Ø3/8” E30315 GROMMET, RUBBER, 3/8”PT, GMTG3396 802651 RED LENS 802650 AMBER LENS 44 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 45 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 45 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 46: Hydraulic Assembly, End Gate

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE 46 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 47 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX-8MP, 112” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX-8FJX, 158” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX90S-8FJX, 32” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX90S-8FJX, 45” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX-8FJX, 95” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX-8FJX, 99” HYDRAULIC HOSES MADE TO ORDER, USE DESCRIPTION WHEN ORDERING. 47 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 48: Hydraulic Assembly, Apron, Standard

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD “A” PORT “B” PORT “A” PORT – PRESSURE, IN “B” PORT – RETURN, OUT 48 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 49 ADAPTER, 90°, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6801-8-12 E21450 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6400-8-12 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8MP-8FJX45, 112” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8MP-8FJX, 112” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX90S-8FJX, 206” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX90S-8FJX, 200” HYDRAULIC HOSES MADE TO ORDER, USE DESCRIPTION WHEN ORDERING. 49 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 50: Hydraulic Assembly, Apron, Manual Flow Control

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL Port Connections on Page 46 50 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 51 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX90S-8FJX90S, 182” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8MP-8FJX45, 112” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8MP-8FJX, 112” “TWIST HOSE”, FLOW CONTROL, 8G2-8MP-8FJX, 12” “TWIST HOSE”, FLOW CONTROL, 8G2-8MP-8FJX, 136” HYDRAULIC HOSES MADE TO ORDER, USE DESCRIPTION WHEN ORDERING. 51 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 52: Hydraulic Assembly, Apron, Electric Flow Control

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL Port Connections on Page 46 52 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...
  • Page 53 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX-8FJX90S, 28” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX-8FJX, 21” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX90S-8FJX90S, 182” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX90S-8FJX, 176” E00504 CORD CLAMP E00503-04 FLAT PLUG CONNECTOR HYDRAULIC HOSES MADE TO ORDER, USE DESCRIPTION WHEN ORDERING. 53 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty Statement

    Meyer’s E.M.C. disclaims any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some states or provinces do no permit limitations or exclusions of implied warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusion in this warranty may not apply. 54 | P a g e MODEL: VB185...

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