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Giltrap WideTrac Spreader Operation & Parts Manual Part Number: 13644 NEW ZEALAND (HEAD OFFICE) AUSTRALIA GILTRAP ENGINEERING LTD GILTRAP AG EQUIPMENT PTY LTD 7 Main North Road 105-117 Boundary Road PO Box 83 Laverton North Otorohanga Melbourne Vic 3026 TEL:...
Giltrap Engineering request that you treat this book as a guide only, and offer any assistance necessary to procure the information or part you may require.
Thank you for purchasing a Giltrap product. Giltrap Engineering Ltd has enjoyed a long- standing success with their machinery. We would like you to enjoy the benefits of owning a Giltrap too. By following the guidelines laid out in this book, you will ensure trouble free, low maintenance operating for years.
WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Warranty The goods specified in the Price List as designed and supplied by Giltrap Engineering Ltd are warranted against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. In addition to the primary 24 month warranty for Giltrap products, there is a further 12 month structural warranty for the goods, against faulty workmanship and/or defective materials for structural items only.
Page 7 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Serial Number Identification Before ordering any parts, check the serial number of the machine and include this information with all orders.
Page 8 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual General Safety For the safety of others and yourself, please read and follow the precautions in this operator’s manual. Pay particular attention to the following safety aspects of operating machinery. Do not ride on or allow passengers on the machine.
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Page 9 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Carry a suitable fire extinguisher. A fire can ignite under certain conditions, so please take the following precautions: After running your machine for a short time, check for defective bearings. A faulty bearing can become very hot, eventually discolouring, requiring immediate replacement.
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Page 10 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Release all hydraulic pressure from implements before commencing service work. Never look for suspected oil leaks with your hands or body - use a piece of cardboard instead. Any fluid that penetrates the skin will have to be removed immediately by a medical expert.
Page 11 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Pre-Service Guidelines & Settings Prior to delivering your machine, your dealer should have completed a pre-delivery check. It is beneficial to check the following points before using the machine for the first time.
Page 12 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Initial Setup Hydraulic Requirements The spreader is fitted as standard with two 32cc hydraulic motors running in parallel, requiring an oil flow of 60L/min @ 2500 psi. For tractors with flows below this amount, it is possible to plumb the motors in a series arrangement.
Page 13 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Basic Spreader Maintenance Adjusting the Conveyor Belt Locking Nut Chain Adjustment Screw Chain Tension Inspection Slot If the chain is sagging below the inspection slot at rear of machine (RED ZONE), loosen locking nut and tighten (turn clockwise) the belt adjustment screw.
Page 15 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Bulk Densities Rough Guide Please note these densities are a guide only and for accurate spreading each batch of product should be measured with the provided scales and measuring cup as per the...
Page 16 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Measuring Bulk Density of Product Follow the instructions below for the most accurate way of measuring the bulk density of products, this is crucial in order to achieve accurate rates of spreading. Turn scale on by pressing and...
Page 17 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual General Operation On the powered-on standby screen, the 3 main parameters, the spinner speed, and the ideal driving speed range is cycled through on the display. Press button (Density, spread width, or spread rate) to access menu and use arrows to change setting.
Page 18 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Setting Spinner Speed Set tractor to operating RPM or set flow to at least 60L/min and engage hydraulics. Use adjustment knob on front of valve block to increase or decrease spinner speed. Recommended spinner speed is 950 RPM. Use locking ring to set knob in place.
Page 19 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Machine Setup & Calibration The controller must be calibrated every time it is used with a different tractor. Calibration finds the belt speeds possible with a tractors available hydraulic flow. If calibration is not run, the spreader will not have the appropriate available speed range and can cause the machine to spread inaccurately.
Page 20 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual LEDs and Warning Messages “Slow Down” will be displayed when ground speed is too high. Tractor hydraulic flow cannot drive conveyor fast enough to maintain set spread rate. Decrease ground speed or decrease set spread rate. Normally only shows when the controller is set to very high spread rates and door is already opened to maximum height.
Page 21 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Remote Control Key Fob The spreader remote is used to power off & on and start & stop spreading from the tractor cab. Press the (ON/SPREAD) button to power on the spreader controller.
Page 22 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Fine Tune Setting The Fine Tune Setting adjusts the belt speed to compensate for how different types of product flow through the spreader’s door. This setting can be adjusted if the operator finds the machine is spreading too heavy or too light. The fine tune setting can be...
Page 23 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Door Height Tuning If after adjusting the fine tune settings, spreading is still inconsistent, the ‘ideal speed’ setting can be adjusted. Always adjust “Fine Tune” before adjusting “Ideal Speed”. The ideal speed setting can be adjusted to suit spreading on undulating ground. Where the spreader may be climbing steep hills at a slower speed.
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Page 31 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Internal Bin Deflectors...
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Page 32 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Quantity Quantity Quantity Item Part Number Description 13000 WideTrac Side Panel 13044-LH Side Mount, LH 13044-RH Side Mount, RH 13045 Support X-Member 13046 Side Panel Top Cover, LH 13581 Side Panel Top Cover, RH...
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Page 33 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual 13050 Top Bin Cap, 6T, LH 13443-2 Top Bin Cap, 8T, LH 13409-2 Top Bin Cap, 4T, RH 13049 Top Bin Cap, 6T, RH 13443-1 Top Bin Cap, 8T, RH 13081-1 Front Seal Clamp...
Page 38 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Rear Door Assembly Item Part Number Description Quantity RAMJ14252 Actuator, WideTrac 10517 Door slide WideTrac Door 13077 12018 WideTrac Door Pin 13063 Rear Bin Seal Plate Actuator Access Cover 13067...
Page 45 WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Check power plug between tractor Faulty battery connection and spreader and connection to battery Check if controller will switch on using power button on controller. If Controller Not Switching On...
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