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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...
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.
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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 .....................
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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;...
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.
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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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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”...
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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.
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.
REPAIR PARTS MAIN FRAME & BOX PARTS (Bolted Under Poly Floor) 22 | P a g e...
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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”...
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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...
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...
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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”...
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...
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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”...
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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”...
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...
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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...
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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