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Operator’s Manual UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ MANUAL NUMBER: 306375-AA-E EFFECTIVE 05/2019 1330 76TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7052 PHONE (800) 363-1771 | FAX (319) 286-3350 www.newleader.com Copyright 2019 Highway Equipment Company, Inc. Now doing business as New Leader Manufacturing...
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New Leader Manufacturing reserves the right to make alterations or modifications to this equipment at any time. The manufacturer shall not be obligated to make such changes to machines already in the field.
Important Safety Information Figure 1�1 - The need for safety cannot be stressed strongly enough in this manual� At New Leader Manufacturing, we urge you to make safety your top priority when operating any equipment. We firmly advise that anyone allowed to operate this machine carefully read, learn and understand all messages and information in this manual and on machine’s safety decals before operating machine, as well as...
L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Operations PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Figure 1.2 - Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit in accessible place on the vehicle at all times� Fire extinguisher must be Type ABC or Type BC�...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Operations HANDLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFELY Figure 1�5 - Materials to spread can be dangerous� Improper selection, application, use or handling may be a hazard to persons, animals, plants, crops or other property� A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures and emergency response techniques�...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Operations AVOID MOVING PART HAZARDS Figure 1�8 - Entanglement in rotating drive lines or moving parts will cause serious injury or death� Stay clear of all moving parts, such as shafts, couplings and universal joints�...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Operations DO NOT CLIMB OR STAND ON MACHINE Figure 1�12 - Never allow any personnel to ride in or on the machine� Use only inspection ladder or portable ladder to view the unit� Use caution when getting on and off the ladder, especially in wet, icy, snowy or muddy conditions�...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Transportation & Handling TRAVELING & TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROADS Always walk around and visually inspect the machine before traveling on public roads� Check for damage and/or faulty components that can fail and create a hazard or unsafe condition� Make sure all machine systems operate properly, including but not limited to: headlights, tail and brake lights, hazard warning lights, turn indicators, parking brake, horn and rear view mirrors�...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Maintenance READ AND UNDERSTAND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Figure 3�1 - Read the maintenance and safety instructions and understand them before performing any maintenance procedure� Never perform any maintenance procedure or repair if the instructions and safety procedures are not fully understood� Only trained and qualified personnel should perform any maintenance procedure or repair�...
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Use power tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners� Using power tools to tighten may cause over-tightening and component damage� Use only service parts meeting New Leader specifications. Figure 3�6 www.NewLeader.com 306375-AA-E (800) 363-1771...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Maintenance HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARDS Figure 3.7 - Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury� Always stop machine, allow to cool and relieve pressure before servicing hydraulic system� Never open hydraulic lines under pressure�...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Maintenance CLEAN MACHINE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS During application of hazardous chemicals, residue can build up on the inside or outside of the vehicle� CAUTION Clean vehicle according to use instructions of hazardous chemical� Figure 3�10 - When exposed to hazardous chemicals, clean exterior and interior of vehicle daily to keep free of the accumulation of visible dirt and contamination�...
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L5034G4 AGCO General Safety Rules Storage PARK VEHICLE SAFELY Figure 4�1 - When leaving the vehicle unattended for any reason, be sure to: • Shut down PTO� • Shut off vehicle’s engine, and unit’s engine if applicable� • Place vehicle transmission in “Neutral” or “Park”�...
Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible� Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign� Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer’s Parts Department or from New Leader Manufacturing by calling (800) 363-1771�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Safety Decals 1. CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY OR MACHINE DAMAGE: • Do not operate or work on this machine without reading and understanding the operator’s manual� • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts� •...
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L5034G4 AGCO Safety Decals 4. WARNING: HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • Do not check leaks with hands while system is operating as high pressure oil leaks can be dangerous! • Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or working on system�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Safety Decals Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warning.ca.gov 315865-A 7. DANGER: FLYING MATERIAL AND ROTATING SPINNER HAZARD To prevent death or serious injury: • Wear eye protection� • Stop machine before servicing or adjusting� • Keep bystanders at least 60 feet away�...
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Refer to the “How to Check your Spread Pattern” manual for adjustment instructions� A spread pattern test kit is available from your New Leader dealer� Wind, humidity, rain and other adverse weather conditions can affect spread pattern, resulting in uneven crop growth and loss of yields�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Informational Decals 2. NOTICE: CONVEYOR CHAIN LUBRICATION To avoid machine damage and premature wear: • Conveyor chain life will be noticeably extended by periodic lubrication� • Use a 75% diesel fuel and 25% number 10 oil mixture on the links and rollers�...
L5034G4 AGCO General Description The L5034G4 is a hopper type spreader intended for spreading feedlot manure, waste water sludge, industrial waste, paper mill waste, compost, marl, poultry litter and fly ash. It is intended for mounting on the AGCO TerraGator - a series of high-flotation application vehicles.
L5034G4 AGCO Dimensions & Capacities Cab to Axle or Cab to Unit Overall Lenth Body Length Frame Length Tandem Length CA/CT 14’ 208” (5283mm) 156” (3962mm) 159” (4039mm) 114” (2896mm) CA Struck Capacity Approximate Weight Unit Length Cu Ft (Cu M) Pounds (kilograms) 14’...
L5034G4 AGCO Initial Start-up WARNING Stand clear of moving machinery� NOTE: Do not load spreader with material� 1� Check entire unit to make sure all fasteners are in place and properly tightened per “Standard Torques” in this manual� 2� Make sure no other persons are in vicinity of spreader�...
L5034G4 AGCO Field Testing The following procedure is a guide: NOTE: Do NOT fill speader with material 1� Field test over any suitable course which allows vehicle to be driven at speeds to be used while spreading� 2� Ensure unit has been properly serviced, that the hydraulic reservoir is full and gate valve under reservoir is fully open as applicable�...
L5034G4 AGCO General Operating Procedures 1� Make sure unit has been properly serviced and is in good operating condition� It is highly recommended to run the spreader prior to loading material to ensure acceptable operation� 2� Program controller with correct data for material(s) and application�...
L5034G4 AGCO Lubrication & Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Pays! The handling and spreading of commercial fertilizers is a most severe operation with respect to metal corrosion� Establish a frequent, periodic preventative maintenance program to prevent rapid deterioration to spreading equipment� Proper cleaning, lubrication and maintenance will yield longer life, more satisfactory service and more economical use of your equipment�...
L5034G4 AGCO Lubrication & Maintenance Hydraulic Hose Hose assemblies in operation should be inspected frequently for leakage, kinking, abrasion, corrosion or other signs of wear or damage� Worn or damaged hose assemblies should be replaced immediately� Testing should be conducted in approved test stands with adequate guards to protect the WARNING operator�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Lubrication & Maintenance Lubrication Make sure unit is clean and completely dry� Spray Nozzle Lubricate conveyor chain at the end of each day of usage using a mixture of 75% diesel fuel and 25% SAE 10 oil� Shut down spinner and run conveyor at 20 RPM for two full revolutions to lubricate chain�...
L5034G4 AGCO Lubrication & Maintenance Conveyor Gearcase Drain oil in a new unit after first two weeks (or not more than 100 hours) of operation, and flush gear case thoroughly with light oil. Refer to “Lubricant and Hydraulic Oil Specifications” section for proper grade oil and recommended amounts of lubricant�...
Extreme environments or dirty conditions may require the use of different oils� Consult your New Leader dealer or the Product Support Department at Highway Equipment Company for systems operating outside normal conditions�...
L5034G4 AGCO Lubrication Chart Shut off all power and allow all moving parts to come to rest before performing any WARNING maintenance operation� The spreader should be regularly lubricated with the lubricants recommended in this manual in accordance with the following chart:...
NR indicates the conveyor and/or spreader is not recommended for the specified application. The density provided was used to make the conveyor recommendation� If the density of the material to be spread is outside of those in the table, contact your New Leader dealer for the best conveyor for your application�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Troubleshooting Spinner motors do not turn when spinner control valve is in running position or conveyor does not run when placed in “On” position� See reasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9� Spinners turn but conveyor does not run in manual mode� See reasons 5, 7, 9 & 10�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Troubleshooting Reason: Correction: 10� In line relief valve set too low� In line relief valve pressure should be 3100 PSI (214 bar)� Set spinner control valve to “0”� Disconnect pressure line, coming from rear port on spinner control valve, at control�...
Standard Torques L5034G4 AGCO CAP SCREW GRADE IDENTIFICATION - MARKINGS ON HEAD NO MARKINGS GRADE 2 THREE MARKS - 120 DEGREES APART GRADE 5 SIX MARKS - 60 DEGREES APART GRADE 8 USE GRADE 2 TORQUES FOR STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS AND CARRIAGE BOLTS�...
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UI (User Interface) - The displayed information and controls the user interacts with on the Display Monitor to make any necessary changes to implement performance� • ECU (Electronic Control Unit) - New Leader module that controls specific functions of the implement and is attached to the BUS� •...
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Controller Operations Modules to Function Diagram Conveyor Conveyor Pressure Speed Conveyor Control Sensor Conveyor Pressure Conveyor Speed Conveyor Control Sensor Main Hydraulic Conveyor Spinner 1 Spinner 1 Hydraulic Speed Control Level Filter Speed Pressure Hydraulic Conveyor Conveyor Chain Spinner 2 Spinner 2 Restriction Temperature...
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Controller Operations Requirements System Requirements: Function: • Virtual Terminal version 3 that supports • VT will load New Leader UI and assign AUX-N functionality functions to in-cab switches� • Task Control (Multi-product up to 4 bins) • TC-BAS • Ability to track totals�...
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Controller Operations Navigation To activate the New Leader Controller Interface, power up the monitor and activate the VT settings� For instructions on how to activate the VT, see the Manufacturer’s Operations Manual for the specific monitor being used� Activation of VT will bring up the New Leader Home Screen, also called the “Run...
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Controller Operations An on-screen Numeric Keypad is made available for changing configuration settings and calibration numbers� Press the keypad button to access the on-screen numeric entry screen� Keypads may look different depending on VT being used� Figure 3 - Numeric Keypad Navigation Control Buttons Back Button Forward Button...
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Controller Operations Machine Configuration NOTE: Refer to default settings table at end of controller section for factory setup defaults� Before use, Display Monitor must be setup to enable VT connection and a machine configuration NOTE: may need to be built� See Manufacturer’s Operations Manual for detailed instructions on these processes�...
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Controller Operations Enable Installed Bins • Enable all bins that are installed on the unit by pressing the button next to each� A will appear next to enabled bins as shown� Press to continue� Bin Settings Bin settings include Name, Capacity, Bin Sensor, Feedgate enabled/disabled, Pressure...
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Controller Operations • Repeat step 3 for MultiBin Micro 1 as necessary� Press to continue� • Repeat step 3 for MultiBin Micro 2 as necessary� Press to continue� - 49 -...
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Controller Operations GPS Offsets Editing the task controller GPS offset settings will determine drop point of material behind chassis� • Select Towed or Self Propelled and enter GPS Offset using keypad� Towed • For single axle towed units, enter the distance from the center of the hitch pin to the center of the axle (a)�...
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Controller Operations Settings Changing machine calibrations allows operator to enable/disable bins, adjust valve calibration numbers, change alarm settings and reset modules� On the Home Screen, press to change these settings: Press to to enable/disable bins� Enable/Disable Bins • Each Installed Bin (as set up in Step 4) will appear� Press each “Enable”...
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Controller Operations • Press to set spinners� Enter appropriate settings: • PWM Valve settings: • “Monitor” - no PWM control • “Control” - tries to maintain spinner speed at all times regardless of available hydraulic flow. Best for hydrostatic or CVT drives� •...
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Controller Operations Enter appropriate settings: • Valve Response 1 - Determines speed of servo valve when product control error exceeds Response Threshold setting� Represents fast speed of servo valve� Decreasing value will cause servo valve to run slower� Default setting is 40%� •...
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Pressing “Reset” under “System Settings will restore all settings to factory default and all NOTICE! calibration numbers will be lost� It should only be pressed if instructed to do so by service technician or New Leader product support� • Press to reset/reconfigure system.
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Controller Operations Switch Assignment • Press to show connected devices� • Connected devices will appear in the device list� • If using a New Leader switch box, press to automatically map the switches to the correct function� - 55 -...
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Controller Operations Component Calibration NOTE: Before regular use, system must be calibrated to ensure accurate spreading� • Power up Display Monitor and activate VT� • The Run screen will appear� Press to continue� Spinner Disc Calibration • Press to calibrate spinner discs� •...
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Controller Operations Conveyor Calibration For best results, a catch test must be done for each product to be spread IMPORTANT! before season begins, or any time a new supply of product is received� • Press to calibrate conveyor� • Manually enter cubic feet per revolution (CFR) rate using keypad�...
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Controller Operations • Using the control buttons (Reset, Run, Stop), run a catch test� If spreading product that has already been tested, press continue� To begin a test, press � Conveyor will run� • Once controller dispenses specific amount, conveyor will stop� Press to continue�...
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Controller Operations • After dispensing product in field, screen displays system perceived total of dispensed product� To enter actual dispensed amount, press � • Using keypad, enter actual weight of product dispensed� Press to continue� • New cubic feet per revolution (CFR) rate will be displayed�...
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Controller Operations Operations/Features Create New Job The following is a guide for running system for first time. 1� Create Job in display� This operation will vary from display to display� Refer to display manual on how to create a job using Task Control.
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Controller Operations 3� Verify task control in Target Rate 1� • Rate will be driven by job setup in display� To verify this, TC should show in place of target rate 1� If not, verify job has been created correctly� Refer to display manual�...
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Controller Operations • Use keypad to set feedgate opening to correct reading� 6� Verify CFR number is correct: Different products may require different calibration numbers� Verify the CFR number is correct before applying product� • Press then � • Use keypad to change CFR number as needed� - 62 -...
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Controller Operations • To view unlocked features, press � • Current unlocked features will display� Press “Unlock” to display module serial number and registration number� Press to return� - 63 -...
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Controller Operations Hydraulics This program will show a visual representation of hydraulic monitoring, including system pressure, NOTE: temperature, conveyor pressure, and indicators for low fluid level and filter restriction. Individual bins can be viewed by pressing the bin icons along the bottom of the screen� 1�...
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Controller Operations Bin Flush This program is used to quickly empty each bin� Spinners will automatically shut off and allow the NOTE: operator to select which bins to empty� 1� Power up Display Monitor and activate VT� • The Run screen will appear� Press to continue�...
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Controller Operations 2� Select bins: • Select bins to be flushed by pressing enable buttons next to each� To adjust conveyor RPM for flush, press � 3� Set conveyor RPM: • Use keypads to set conveyor RPM for each bin� 20 RPM is default�...
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Controller Operations Body Module 1� Power up Display Monitor and activate VT� • The Run screen will appear� Press to continue� • The Tools main screen will appear� Press to continue� Bin Cover Control • If equipped, press (A) to open and close tarp�...
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Controller Operations Chain Oiler NOTE: This program is used to manually oil the chain, set alarm frequency, and set auto-lube settings� 1� Power up Display Monitor and activate VT� • The Run screen will appear� Press to continue� • The Tools main screen will appear� Press to continue�...
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Controller Operations 3� Set conveyor dimensions: • Press “Dimensions” to input conveyor dimensions� Use keypads to input conveyor length and sprocket diameter� Press to return to Chain Oiler screen� Press to return to Tools Screen� 4� Set service reminder: • Press “Service Reminder”...
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Controller Operations General Alarms Alarm Title Description WSM Spreader Local CAN Bus Error Check the local CAN bus connection� Module WSM Spreader The module software reset due to an Module Software Reset Module unhandled error� WSM Spreader Local CAN Bus Warning Check the local CAN bus connection�...
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Controller Operations General Product Control Alarms Alarm Description Trigger “Calibration error, lost or intermittent Rate sensor signal is lost for a period Rate sensor error signal from rate sensor� Check sensor of two or more consecutive seconds during calibration and related wiring prior to calibrating during the Static Conveyor Calibration conveyor�”...
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Controller Operations Spinner Alarms Alarm Description Trigger Automatic control for spinners must be enabled� [CLF Mode] [Basic Single] must be selected� At least one product CLF Basic Single bin must be commanded on� Perceived Spinners Not “Spinners Not Responding” spinner speed is greater than 30 rpm in Responding error from [Target Spinner Speed] for a period of five consecutive seconds or...
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Controller Operations Hydraulic Alarms Alarm Description Trigger Conveyor Conveyor hydraulic pressure exceeds Hydraulic “Conveyor Hydraulic Pressure Exceeds [Max Conveyor Hydraulics Pressure] Pressure Exceeds Maximum Operating Range�” setting for a period of five consecutive Maximum seconds or longer� System hydraulic pressure exceeds [Max System Hydraulic “System Hydraulic Pressure Exceeds System Hydraulics Pressure] setting for...
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Controller Operations Default Settings NOTE: Compatible Insert Bin configurations vary per model. See “General Description” in Operations section of this manual for details� Refer to “Dimensions & Capacities” in Operations section of this manual for capacities on all applicable bin configurations. Pressure Transducer Settings Min PSI Max PSI...
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Controller Operations Calibration CFR Values Value Main Bin 0�256 Insert Bin 0�144 Yellow Micro Bin 0�038 Red Micro Bin 0�019 Control Valve Settings Control Valve Control Variable Main Insert Micro 1 Micro 2 Control Valve Type Servo Servo Servo Servo Valve Response 1 Valve Response 2 Response Threshold...
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NOTE: An optional calibration chute (P/N 312688) is available to simplify the catch test process� The calibration chute fits all New Leader spreader models with 30” wide conveyor bottoms. Contact your local New Leader dealer for details�...
L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern Use great caution while working around the spreader� Contact with spinners and WARNING other moving parts is very dangerous� Do not adjust while machinery is moving, wear eye protection and avoid discharge from spinners� Do not ride on moving spreader�...
L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern Spinners Spinner discs and fins must be kept clean and polished. Even a small build-up on a spinner NOTICE! fin can significantly affect the spread pattern. Rusty, rough, bent or worn fins will produce poor spread patterns�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern NOTE: This chart is to be used as a reference only to begin testing� SIMPLE START SETTINGS Material Density Ground Rate (lbs) Feedgate Spinner Spinner Speed (in) Frame (mph) Setting Lime 1000-5000 �5" 2000-8000 �5" Urea 2�5...
L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern Test Procedure Using the data sheets supplied with the kit, document all spreader information and adjustments as necessary� See Figure 1� Figure 1 Select an area for testing measuring at least 120 feet x 200 feet (37 m x 61 m), and with a slope of less than two degrees�...
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L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern Four-Wheeled Vehicles 60’ 60’ For four-wheeled application vehicles, position the spreader at the beginning of the course so that the vehicle will straddle the center collection tray� See Figure 2� 100’ 75’ 20’ (3m) Engage spinners before navigating the course� As the 10’...
L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern TEST RESULTS After navigating the course, shut the spreader down and park in a secure location� Using the funnel, transfer the contents of each collection tray into its corresponding test tube beginning at one end of the trays and working towards the opposite end�...
L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern Troubleshooting NOTE: It is highly recommended that ONLY ONE ADJUSTMENT be made between test samples taken� If more than one adjustment is made, it will be difficult to determine which adjustment was responsible for the change in pattern shape�...
L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern DETERMINING DRIVING CENTERS Once an acceptable pattern is obtained, as shown in Figure 5, driving centers can be determined� To determine optimum driving centers (effective swath width), determine the average amount of material in the center of the pattern. Figure 8 shows an example data sheet recorded from the profile shown in Figure 9�...
L5034G4 AGCO Spread Pattern Verifying Driving Centers Once optimum driving centers (effective swath width) have been established, conduct a final “S” pass over the trays to verify� Refer to Figure 10� 1� With both the spinners and conveyor turned off, drive the...
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