Meyer's VB560 Instruction And Parts Book

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INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK - Rev. O5
HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
MODEL: VB560
DO NOT -
NEVER -
Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN 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. O5 HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS MODEL: VB560 Operate This Spreader Until You Have DO NOT - Completely Read This Book! Repair or Clean This Spreader While NEVER - PTO is Engaged! Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN by MEYER’S EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 2 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS Width of Box Inside 61-1/4” Overall Width 9’ 5” Length of Box Inside 213” Depth 46” Overall Length 29’ 3 -1/4” Overall Height (Front) 106-1/ 2” Ground Clearance 15” App. Capacity (Bushel) App. Capacity (Struck Cu. Ft.) App. Weight 11,980 LBS Loading Height 82-1/2”...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Meyer’s At the front of this manual is a Product Registration and Manure Spreader. With its optional equipment this is Inspection Certificate. Be sure your dealer has the simplest, most flexible system on the market today. completed this certificate and forwarded a copy to the With proper operation and preventative maintenance, it manufacturer to validate the manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................3 SAFETY ................................6 SAFETY SIGNS ..............................8 MANURE SPREADER SAFETY ........................10 MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ....................11 PRE-OPERATION ..............................12 GENERAL................................... 12 TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS ......................12 TRACTOR SIZE REQUIREMENTS ..........................13 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ..............................
  • Page 5 REPAIR PARTS ..............................22 MAIN FRAME & BOX PARTS ............................22 HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS ........................24 JACK ASSEMBLY ................................26 AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS ......................28 DRIVE TRAIN, VERTICAL BEATERS ..........................30 APRON AND RELATED PARTS, STANDARD 67P11 ......................32 APRON AND RELATED PARTS, OPTIONAL 667XH PINTLE .....................
  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY A brief definition of signal words that may be used in this manual: DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
  • Page 7 DECALS ARE ILLUSTRATED ON PAGES 7 and 8. CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 8: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGNS DECAL B. PART NO. SW105 DECAL A. PART NO. VB107 DECAL C. PART NO. SW102 DECAL D. PART NO. 700 DECAL E. PART NO. 3003 DECAL F. PART NO. 3004 DECAL G. PART NO. 3006 DECAL H. PART NO. SW406 DECAL I.
  • Page 9 DECAL J. PART NO. SW2001 DECAL K. PART NO. SW2000 DECAL L. REFLEC- DECAL M. REFLEC- TIVE TAPE-YELLOW TIVE TAPE-RED PART NO. PM17-5910 PART NO. PM17-5915 DECAL P. PART NO. VB101 DECAL Q. PART NO. VB102 START UP PROCEDURE 1. Make certain everyone is clear of machine before starting engine or operation.
  • Page 10: Manure Spreader Safety

    MANURE SPREADER SAFETY CAUTION THERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A MANURE SPREADER. FOR YOUR SAFETY:  Never Enter Spreader Box While In Operation For Any Reason.  Only Properly Instructed People Should Operate The Spreader. Do Not Allow Children Or Inexperienced Persons To Operate Spreader.
  • Page 11: Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

    MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit: 1. Disengage the tractor PTO. 2. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and take it with you. 3. Wait for all movement to stop. 4.
  • Page 12: Pre-Operation

    PRE-OPERATION GENERAL The PTO drive shaft assembly is designed to operate with tractors conforming to the industry standard Read the entire Owner’s Manual before attempting to shown on figure 1 for 1000 RPM PTO output. operate this manure spreader. Before attempting any ADMA Recommendations: maintenance or repairs;...
  • Page 13: Tractor Size Requirements

    TRACTOR (struck seat. See Figure 3. WEIGHT + LOAD = GW WEIGHT UP level) TO 20 MPH 2/3 of spread- VB560 11,980+ er gross (370 ft weight Material Estimated Weight Per Cubic Foot Material lbs / Cu. Ft. Lime Sludge 110-115 LBS.
  • Page 14 FIGURE 4. OPTIONAL ELECTRIC FLOW VALVE CONTROLLER Set Up for Open Or Closed Center Hydraulic Systems 1. Most late model tractors use a closed center hydraulic system which only pumps oil as FIGURE 5. APRON FLOW CONTROL (OPTIONAL required. Some other tractors may have an open ELECTRIC ILLUSTRATED) center system which pumps oil continuously, in which case provision must be made to allow...
  • Page 15: Transporting

    The chain must be strong enough to hold the weight of TRANSPORTING the loaded spreader. If using a grab hook at the end(s) of the chain to secure the chain to itself, a hook latch General must be installed. Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you an see that The length of the safety chain is not to be any longer no one is attempting to pass you and that all traffic is...
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION DANGER 5. If you have an optional on board flow control with electric control system, plug the twist lock connectors together. See figure 5. NEVER ENTER THE SPREADER BOX FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING PTO LOADING SHAFT FROM TRACTOR. DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS IN THE BOX.
  • Page 17: Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

    NOTICE! Do not feed frozen manure at a rate too fast. WARNING The apron drive can feed faster than the beaters can expel the material. When frozen chunks are present, reduce apron speed to approximately 1/3, to allow the MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF EQUIP- beaters time to grind the chunks into small pieces.
  • Page 18: Maintenance, Adjustments & Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS & LUBRICATION WARNING DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING OR SER- VICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RE- SULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. WHEEL AND TIRE MAINTENANCE AND FIGURE 9. AUTOMATIC OVER RUNNING CLUTCH REPAIR 2.
  • Page 19: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Apron Chain SIGHT GLASS SHIELD FIGURE 11. FIGURE 10. ADJUST APRON CHAIN The apron chain is adjusted by (4) adjuster bolts located on the front of the box frame, figure 13. Adjust the 1-1/8” bolts so the chain is elevated above the plastic slide rails for 20”...
  • Page 20 NOTICE! SPREADER MUST BE SITTING LEVEL FOR AN ACCURATE OIL CHECK. TO CHECK OIL LEVELS, PARK SPREADER ON LEVEL GROUND, AND USE JACK TO RAISE / LOWER THE SPREADER BODY UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY LEVEL. FIGURE 14. Maintain oil level in vertical beater gearbox to site gauge level.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Storage

    Before storing this spreader for an extended period of Grease the over running clutch 3-4 pumps every time, perform the following: 8 hours. Figure 16. Located at rear of spreader. 1. Allow the spreader to completely clean out the last load. 2.
  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS MAIN FRAME & BOX PARTS (Bolted Under Poly Floor) 22 | P a g e...
  • Page 23 MAIN FRAME & BOX PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E30181 FLOOR HOLD DOWN, 60-1/4” 3465-VB750-15 PROP ROD E00003-40 BELT BAR, FRT GATE, 60-1/4” E00006 BELTING, FRT GATE, 12” x 61-1/2” E00007 AXLE RETAINER BAR E00010-11-F SIDE PANEL, POLY, FRONT L/R HALF, 46” x 101” E00010-16-R SIDE PANEL, POLY, REAR L/R HALF, 46”...
  • Page 24: Hydraulic End Gate & Related Parts

    HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS 24 | P a g e...
  • Page 25 HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION VB-00154 GATE ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE VB-560-18 GATE WELDMENT, END ONLY 3465-VB750-47 GATE ARM, LEFT 3465-VB750-46 GATE ARM, RIGHT E00090-07 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 3” x 10” E00037-96L FLARE BELT, LH E00037-96R FLARE BELT, RH E00038-96 BELT, BOTTOM END GATE E21742...
  • Page 26: Jack Assembly

    JACK ASSEMBLY PART NO. DESCRIPTION E00053-11 Jack Assembly E00057-11 Weld on Mount 26 | P a g e...
  • Page 27 (This Page Intentionally Left Blank) 27 | P a g e...
  • Page 28: Axles, Wheels, Spindles And Related Parts

    AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS 28 | P a g e...
  • Page 29 AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS STANDARD TIRES (1600-R20) PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E20528 Arm Assembly, 3-1/8” Spindle Mount E00171 Spindle 3-1/8” x 20-1/2” E00172 Seal, Hub, CR30087 E00173 Bearing, Inside Wheel, 39585 E00176 Hub, 871 10 Bolt, 12000 lb. E00177 Bearing, Outside Wheel, 460 E00178...
  • Page 30: Drive Train, Vertical Beaters

    DRIVE TRAIN, VERTICAL BEATERS 30 | P a g e...
  • Page 31 DRIVE TRAIN, VERTICAL BEATERS PART NO. DESCRIPTION VB-Driveshaft, 1 3/4” Splined Both Ends, 201-3/8” VB-00156 VB-00028-08 Bearing, TCJ 1 3/4 Collar, N/A VB-00029-11 Driveshaft, PTO Rear Guard, Shaft, ~56 1/8” ** Guard, Shaft, ~50 5/8” ** Guard, Shaft, ~78 3/4” ** Guard, Shaft, ~12”...
  • Page 32: Apron And Related Parts, Standard 67P11

    APRON AND RELATED PARTS, STANDARD 67P11 **Tightener Kits (Item# 10, 11, 12, 13) Include Weldment (Item# 6, 7, 8, or 9) Plus All Hardware For Their Location. 32 | P a g e...
  • Page 33 33090 Nut, Ø5/8”-11, Nylock 37036 E00225-10 Slat, 28" OA, #67P11 E02027 Link, #67P11 3465-VB560-4 Apron Shaft Guard, 30-5/8”L Apron Shaft, Ø2-3/8” x 75-5/8”, 67P11 Only E00231-11 Key, 5/8” x 5/8” x 3-1/4” E00238-11 E00242-11 Sprocket, Apron, 9 Tooth, EMC-57, 67P11 Only VB-00155-11 Shaft Collar, Split, Ø2-3/8”...
  • Page 34: Apron And Related Parts, Optional 667Xh Pintle

    APRON AND RELATED PARTS, OPTIONAL 667XH PINTLE **Tightener Kits (Item# 10, 11, 12, 13) Include Weldment (Item# 6, 7, 8, or 9) Plus All Hardware For Their Location. 34 | P a g e...
  • Page 35 Slat, 667XH Pintle, 26” C-C x 2” x 1-1/2” x 1/4" E22445-16 Link, 667XH E20743 Connector Repair Pin & Cotter E20741 Apron Shaft Guard, 30-5/8”L 3465-VB560-4 Apron Shaft, Ø2-3/8” x 75-5/8”, 67P11 Only E00231-11P Key, 5/8” x 5/8” x 3-1/4” E00238-11 E20738-11 Sprocket, Apron, 10 Tooth, EMC-58, 667XH Only VB-00155-11 Shaft Collar, Split, Ø2-3/8”...
  • Page 36: Lube Bank, Apron Shaft

    LUBE BANK, APRON SHAFT 36 | P a g e...
  • Page 37 LUBE BANK, APRON SHAFT PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E20730 Zerk, 1/8 NPT Str VB-00031 BCMP MELBW 3/16" T x 1/8 M Brass Comp 90° Elbow 66270 Steel Coupler 1/8" Blk E20733-06 Nipple, Sch 40, 1/8 NPT x 4 Blk 3/16” Copper Tubing - 34” E22449 3/16”...
  • Page 38: Beater Head Assembly, 15Mm Standard

    BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY, 15MM STANDARD 38 | P a g e...
  • Page 39 BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY, 15MM STANDARD PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION VB-00160 Gear Box SRT12 (see separate parts listing) 10752 VB-00074 Right Panel 14395 VB-00075 Left Panel 14153 VB-00076 Bolt, Hex-Hd M14x45 3489 VB-00077 Nut M14-8G 1799 VB-00161 Cross Bar 14370 VB-00079 UCFC 208 Ø40 Bearing 9905 VB-00080...
  • Page 40: Vertical Beaters & Related Parts

    VERTICAL BEATERS & RELATED PARTS 40 | P a g e...
  • Page 41 VERTICAL BEATERS & RELATED PARTS PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 9126 VB-00090 Housing 9127 VB-00091 9133 VB-00092 Gasket 1259 VB-00093 Bearing 32209 9053 VB-00094 Shaft 9137 VB-00095 Threaded Ring 9011 VB-00096 Washer 7480 VB-00097 Oil Seal 55/85/10 9998 VB-00157 Right Housing 9135 VB-00099 Gasket...
  • Page 42: Vertical Beater Lubrication Kit

    VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT 42 | P a g e...
  • Page 43 VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 10673 COPPER PLATED STEEL PIPE 9587 PIPE CLIP 9586 RIVET, UNI5241 9578 FITTING 9579 COMPRESSION CONE 9582 TERMINAL, M6 x 1 9583 TERMINAL, Ø1/8”Gas 9581 LUBRICATION BLOCK 3414 GREASE FITTING 43 | P a g e...
  • Page 44: Apron Drive Gearbox

    APRON DRIVE GEARBOX 44 | P a g e...
  • Page 45 APRON DRIVE GEARBOX PART NO. DESCRIPTION VB-00061 Complete Gearbox 15410-2.375 VB-00032 Housing 8979 VB-00033-11 Hub 2.375" Bore 15414 VB-00034 Circlip E 95 9066 VB-00035 Gear Z=54 8996 VB-00036 Bearing 6017 9067 VB-00037 Circlip I 130 9069 VB-00038 Pinion Z=12 9009 VB-00039 Key 12 x 8 x 30 4174...
  • Page 46: Removable Cv Telescoping Universal Joint Assembly With Guard, Trailer To Tractor

    REMOVABLE CV TELESCOPING UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH GUARD, TRAILER TO TRACTOR 1 3/4-20 and 1 3/8-21 Spline PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 3/4-20 1 3/8-21 E00475-10 Joint & Shaft Half Asm W/Guard, 93-25052 E00471-10 Joint & Shaft Half Asm W/Guard, 93-25050 E00476-11 Joint &...
  • Page 47: Universal Joint, Telescoping Assembly W/ Guard - Rear With Over- Running Clutch

    35E UNIVERSAL JOINT, TELESCOPING ASSEMBLY W/ GUARD - REAR WITH OVER- RUNNING CLUTCH PART NO. DESCRIPTION 242-25787 Complete PTO, 35EBL w/ Guards 93-25787 Joint & Shaft Half Asm. w/Guard 95-25787 Joint & Shaft Half Asm. 92-25787 Joint & Tube Half Asm w/Guard 94-25787 Joint &...
  • Page 48: Yoke & Clutch Hub Assembly

    YOKE & CLUTCH HUB ASSEMBLY PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 35301-1005 Yoke 23-15057 Wave Spring 38-30077 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 &...
  • Page 49: Over-Running Clutch Assembly

    OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 11-15173 BOLT, M10 x 1.50 x 18MM LG CL10.9 80461-1000 HOUSING 80661-1005 DRIVER 11-15445 DRIVE WEDGE 06-15572 WEDGE RING 23-15066 SPRING 11-15407 O-RING 20-15157 COMPRESSION PLATE 24-15143 RETAINING RING 11-15288 O-RING 24-15144 RETAINING RING 38-52113 CLUTCH PACK, COMPLETE 49 |...
  • Page 50: Standard Highway Lighting

    STANDARD HIGHWAY LIGHTING PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 3465-VB750-11R LIGHT BRACKET, RH 3465-VB750-11L LIGHT BRACKET, LH 54209-006 DUAL LIGHT, LH 54209-020 DUAL LIGHT, RH 002430 HARNESS, FRONT, w/ 7-PIN PLUG and 4-FLAT, 30’ 002515 HARNESS, REAR, 15’ x 2 802651 RED LENS 802650 AMBER LENS 50 |...
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  • Page 52: Hydraulic Assembly, End Gate

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE REAR FRONT 52 | P a g e...
  • Page 53 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE KEY PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION E00090-07 CYLINDER, END GATE HYDRAULIC - 3” X 10” E00109 CYLINDER SEAL KIT 639572 E00110 WIPER SEAL 1125-6 E00067-04 ADAPTER, 90° MALE JIC TO MALE ORB, 6801-8-8 BULKHEAD RUN TEE, 2704-LN-8 E00069-00 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX-8FJX, 114”...
  • Page 54: Hydraulic Assembly, Apron, Standard

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD “A” PORT “B” PORT “A” PORT – PRESSURE, IN “B” PORT – RETURN, OUT 54 | P a g e...
  • Page 55 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E00509-VB HYDRAULIC MOTOR, 255160A1912AVAAA E21456-VB VALVE, FLOW CONTROL, BG5-11.5-12 E00484-00 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6400-8-10 E01591 QUICK COUPLER, 8010-4P E00074-1 HOSE BRACKET, SINGLE E00483-09 CAP, 304-C-8 E00485-09 ADAPTER TEE, 6602-8 E00486-09 BULKHEAD ELBOW, 90°, M-JIC, 2701-LN-8 E00494 HOSE BRACKET, 8M3K E00495-09...
  • Page 56: Hydraulic Assembly, Apron, Electric Flow Control

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL Wiring Accessories: Port Connections on Page 52 24 - Cord Clamp 25 - Flat Plug Connector 56 | P a g e...
  • Page 57 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. E00509-VB HYDRAULIC MOTOR, 255160A1912AVAAA E00484-00 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6400-8-10 E00497-00 BALL VALVE, 72-903 E01591 QUICK COUPLER, 8010-4P E00500 VALVE, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL, EFC12-15-12 E00502 CONTROL BOX, EC-12-01 E21456-VB VALVE, FLOW CONTROL, BG5-11.5-12 E00487-00 TEE, 6803-8-8 E00489-00...
  • Page 58: Hydraulic Assembly, Apron, Manual Flow Control

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL Port Connections on Page 52 58 | P a g e...
  • Page 59 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E00509-VB HYDRAULIC MOTOR, 255160A1912AVAAA E00484-00 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6400-8-10 E21456-VB VALVE, FLOW CONTROL, BG5-11.5-12 E00486-00 VALVE, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL, RD-1910-16 E01591 QUICK COUPLER, 8010-4P E00495 FLOW CONTROL HANDLE E00484-00 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6400-8-10 E00485-00 ADAPTER, UNION, 6403-10-8...
  • Page 60: Weigh Scale Kit

    WEIGH SCALE KIT 60 | P a g e...
  • Page 61 WEIGH SCALE KIT PART NO. DESCRIPTION 404256 Assy, J-Box 6 PT Mobile 407059 Weigh Bar 37192 Nylock 1-8 GR8 3465 VB750-SK1 15474 1-8 x 5-1/2 GR8 37192 Nylock 1-8 GR8 141837 30 FT J-Box 3750-VB750-8 Hitch Cover 33008 3/8" FW 33622 3/8"...
  • Page 62: Limited Warranty Statement

    LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp. warrants each new Meyer’s E.M.C. product to be free from: defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is applicable only for the normal service life expectancy of the product or components, not to exceed 12 consecutive months from the date of delivery of the new Meyer’s E.M.C.

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