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  • Page 1 ® OPERATOR’S MANUAL This product is covered by one or more U.S., Canadian, Foreign patents and/or pending patent applications. For details, see: BULK SEED TENDER ® 405 SLD SEED EXPRESS ™...
  • Page 2 SIGN-OFF FORM Meridian Manufacturing Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using or maintaining the bin must read and clearly understand ALL Safety and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
  • Page 3 We want to thank you for purchasing a Meridian manufactured product. Whether this is your first Meridian purchase or you have been a customer for years, you are now part of the Meridian community of customers and we appreciate your business.
  • Page 4 ® DEALER INSPECTION REPORT MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC. 2902 EXPANSION BLVD. STORM LAKE, IA 50588 T: (800) 437-2334 P: (712) 732-1780 F: (712) 732-1028 www.meridianmfg.com iowa_warranty@meridianmfg.com Unit’s Model Number ______________________ Unit’s Serial Number _______________________ £ Review safety and operating instructions with owner £...
  • Page 5 ® CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC. 2902 EXPANSION BLVD. STORM LAKE, IA 50588 T: (800) 437-2334 P: (712) 732-1780 F: (712) 732-1028 www.meridianmfg.com iowa_warranty@meridianmfg.com LICENSING INFORMATION Delivery Date _____________________________ DEALER _________________________________ SOLD TO _________________________________ Address __________________________________ Address __________________________________ City ______________________________________...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 1: INTRODUCTION ..... . . 1-1 1.1 Operator Orientation .
  • Page 8 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 3.6 Pre-Operation Checklist..... 3-15 3.7 Attaching to Tow Vehicle .

  • Page 9: Section 1: Introduction

    ® meet the exacting standards of the agricultural industry. Keep this manual for future reference. Call your dealer, distributor or Meridian if you need assistance, information, additional/replacement copies or a digital copy of this document. The information provided herein is of a descriptive nature. Meridian Manufacturing Inc. reserves the right to modify the machinery design and specifications provided herein without and preliminary notice.

  • Page 10: Patent Information

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 1.3 PATENT INFORMATION This product is covered by one or more U.S., Canadian, Foreign patents and/or pending patent applications. For details, see: Meridian continuously enhances its product offering ®...

  • Page 11: Section 2: Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Section 2: SAFETY The Safety Alert Symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! 3 Big Reasons why safety The Safety Alert Symbol YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! is important to you: identifies important safety •...

  • Page 12: Safety Orientation

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and • Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Meridian Seed Tender. Be Manual and all safety decals before ®...

  • Page 13: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2.4 SAFETY DECALS • Safety of the operator and bystanders is one • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all of the main concerns when designing and times.

  • Page 14: Decal Location

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.5 DECAL LOCATION The following illustrations show the general location of decals on this tender. The position of decals may vary depending on the machine’s options. Decals are not shown at actual size.

  • Page 15: Work Preparation

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.6 WORK PREPARATION • Clear working area of stones, branches or • Never operate the tender and its engine until hidden obstacles that might be hooked or you have read this manual, and understand the information.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.9 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.10 TIRE SAFETY • Review Section 4: Service and Maintenance, • Failure to follow procedure when before maintaining or operating the tender. mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion and may •...

  • Page 17: Engine Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.12 ENGINE SAFETY • Do not tamper with governor springs, governor • Read and understand the operating links or other parts which may increase the manual provided with the engine.

  • Page 18: Operating Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.13 OPERATING SAFETY 2.14 REFUELLING SAFETY • Anyone who will be operating this • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. tender, or working around it, must read this manual.

  • Page 19: Transport Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.16 TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.17 STORAGE SAFETY • Lock the conveyor tube in transport position. • Store in an area away from human activity. • Ensure that the trailer brakes are in good •...
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  • Page 21: Section 3: Operation

    Lock-out tag-out all power sources before from all moving and/or rotating parts. servicing or working around equipment. The Meridian 405 SLD Seed Express™ Bulk Seed Tender has many features incorporated into it as a ® ® result of suggestions made by customers like you.

  • Page 22: Machine Components

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS Seed can be loaded into the seed tender’s The main components are listed: compartments using two methods. • The seed can be loaded into one of two a.

  • Page 23: Components And Controls

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.2 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of the components and controls. Options and their locations may vary.
  • Page 24 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Hydraulic Oil Reservoir and Filter: The oil reservoir and filter are positioned in the corner behind the engine. Fig 7 - Engine, hydraulic oil reservoir and filter Conveyor Tube Rotation System:...
  • Page 25 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Delivery Spout: The hydraulic drive for the conveyor belt is located at the discharge. Fig 11 - Conveyor delivery spout Roll Tarp: Store the handle rod in the bracket at the rear of the tender.
  • Page 26 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Break-Away System: A Break-Away Switch is installed on all trailers. The control box contains LEDs to show the condition of enclosed battery. There is a Test button to check the battery level.

  • Page 27: Control Panel Functions

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.3 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS The MEGA REMOTE system is a state-of-the-art microprocessor based Radio Frequency (RF) control system. It provides the operator the ability to operate the seed tender from the remote control handset or the control panel.
  • Page 28 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Decrease: ENABLE/DISABLE DISPLAY: Decreases the weight when setting the Hold both INCREASE and DECREASE push Weight to Dispense function. buttons on the control box simultaneously for 10 seconds to enable or disable the display.

  • Page 29: Setting Weight To Dispense

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.3.1 Setting Weight to Dispense: 3.3.3 Auto Reset Function: 1. Select the Weight To Dispense screen using 1. Using the Weight To Dispense screen, select scroll button (k).

  • Page 30: Remote Control System

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.4 REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Each radio remote control handset transmitter is 3.4.1 Functions of Handset Buttons: designed to operate with a unique radio ID code Use the buttons on the control to operate the and RF channel sequence.
  • Page 31 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® d. GATE 1 and GATE 2: AUTO RESET: The Slide Gate buttons open and close the Pressing the AUTO RESET button on slide gates at the bottom of compartment 1 the handset will dispense the Weight To and 2.

  • Page 32: Handset Display Panel

    10 seconds will zero the reading ® On the BAR PAGE where all weights are shown for all the bars. Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® separately, holding down the TARE button on the control panel for 10 seconds will zero the reading 5.4.2 Display Panel...
  • Page 33 Make sure the ON/OFF ® panel on the seed tender. Make sure the ON/OFF key switch is in the ON position. Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® key switch is in the ON position.

  • Page 34: Machine Break-In

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.5 MACHINE BREAK-IN special break-in procedure been developed to ensure the integrity of the seed tender when first put into service. Follow the Before Starting instructions and then follow the Inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10 hour instructions at the appropriate interval.

  • Page 35: Pre-Operation Checklist

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.6 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of this Meridian 6. Remove all entangled material. ® Bulk Seed Tender requires that each operator ® reads and follows the operating instructions and 7.

  • Page 36: Attaching To Tow Vehicle

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.7 ATTACHING TO TOW VEHICLE Compartment 1 Compartment 2 UPENDING HAZARD (closest to hitch) (rear of tender) Do not stand over hitch when unhooking the trailer from the tow vehicle.

  • Page 37: Gooseneck Hitch Trailer

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 7. Attach the safety chain securely to the tow vehicle to prevent unexpected separation. - Cross the chains when attaching. 8. Connect the wiring harness for the lights and brakes.
  • Page 38 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 6. Open the clamp latch on the gooseneck coupler. 7. Position the trailer’s coupler directly over the ball in the bed of the tow vehicle. 8. Lower the gooseneck trailer into position and latch the clamp.

  • Page 39: Roll-Up Tarp

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2. Extend the crank handle assembly to a 3.8 ROLL-UP TARP comfortable operating position. 1. Remove the retaining pin from the crank 3. Roll the tarp to the fully opened position.

  • Page 40: Conventional Loading

    2. Before loading the seed tender compartments, make sure the two slide gates are in the fully closed position. The gasoline engine (hydraulic system) must be operating to ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® close the hydraulically controlled slide gate cylinders.

  • Page 41: Self-Fill Loading

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.10 SELF-FILL LOADING Using the self-filling feature, the compartments can be loaded with the seed tender’s conveyor from a storage box, storage bin, grain truck, or other means.
  • Page 42 ® 7. Using the remote control unit or the control indicator on the conveyor pivot plate with the Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® panel, slightly raise the conveyor from the alignment plate on the frame, as shown.
  • Page 43 Make sure the pin is fully engaged. 10. Release and push the lock pin inward to lock ® the inner and outer tubes of the conveyor arm Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® together. Make sure the pin is fully engaged.
  • Page 44 WARNING If two people are positioning the conveyor arm, one at the controls and the other holding the ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® conveyor arm, be extremely careful to prevent a crush hazard. Do not place any part of your body between stationary and moving parts.
  • Page 45 Engage the lock pin when the stand is fully extended. To prevent personal injury, do not use ® the conveyor if the guard has been Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® removed.
  • Page 46 23. Press and hold the toggle switch upward to ® lock the ball coupling into the conveyor hitch Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® receiver. 24. Press and hold the toggle switch upward to lock the ball coupling into the conveyor hitch receiver.

  • Page 47: Delivering Seed To Planter

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.11 DELIVERING SEED TO PLANTER 3. If necessary, remove the protective cover from the hopper. ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Keep away from power lines. • Be aware of your surroundings when raising or lowering the auger tube.
  • Page 48 10. Position the hopper to prevent spillage of the seed. Make sure the handle is locked into ® the desired position before opening the seed Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® compartment slide gates. MMG-00372 2.

  • Page 49: Unplugging

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.12 UNPLUGGING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD • Do not operate with access door open. • Do not place hands or fingers near rotating or moving parts. • Do not operate without guard.

  • Page 50: Storage

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.13 STORAGE 7. Lubricate all grease fittings and conveyor belt roller bearings. PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Make sure that all grease cavities have • Store the tender in an area away from been filled with grease to remove any water human activity.

  • Page 51: Section 4: Service And Maintenance

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety • Before servicing, repairing or unplugging; items before maintaining the tender. stop engine, remove ignition key and wait for moving parts to stop.
  • Page 52 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Storing Lubricants: Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants.

  • Page 53: Servicing Intervals

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.2 SERVICING INTERVALS The following recommended periods are based 4.2.1 Every 10 Hours or Daily: on normal operating conditions. Severe or 1. Check engine oil level unusual conditions may require more frequent - Fill as needed.

  • Page 54: Every 100 Hours Or Monthly

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.2.3 Every 100 Hours or Monthly: 32. Inspect axle grease seal for leakage. 15. Grease conveyor belt roller bearings. 33. Inspect springs for any wear or loss of arch.
  • Page 55 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Note Greasing Locations: • Each wheel hub is equipped with a grease zerk under the center dust cap. • See the following illustrations for tender grease locations. Bearings in...

  • Page 56: Maintenance Procedures

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4.3.1 Engine Maintenance: Refer to the engine manual for complete details. Change Engine Oil: REFUELLING HAZARD BURN HAZARD • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

  • Page 57: Hydraulic System

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS PART DESCRIPTION: Manifold HIC Valve Assembly 2160059A www.meridianmfg.com MATERIAL : WEIGHT: 3.58 k THIS DRAWING IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF MERIDIAN MFG INC. DUPLICATION BY ANY MEANS IS PROHIBITED Generic FABRICATION: WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM MERIDIAN MFG INC. DRAWN BY:...

  • Page 58: Conveyor Belt Tension

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.4 Conveyor Belt Tension: 1. Loosen the locknut on each side of the belt tension mechanism. 2. Tighten the two tension bolts equally. - While holding the tension bolt in place, retighten both locking nuts.

  • Page 59: Conveyor Belt Replacement

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.6 Conveyor Belt Replacement: 1. Position tube for easy access to both ends. 2. Open the access door. 3. Loosen the lower drive drum adjusting bolts. 4. If the old belt can be used to thread the new belt, continue with this step;...

  • Page 60: Trailer Break-Away System

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.7 Trailer Break-Away System: Testing the Battery: 1. Disconnect the trailer plug from the tow vehicle; otherwise, you are testing the tow vehicle’s battery. 2. Press the green TEST button on the control box located inside the frame of the trailer.

  • Page 61: Remote Control Handset

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.8 Remote Control Handset: 4.3.9 Remote Control Handset to Control Panel Receiver Synchronization: The handset is powered by two AA batteries. The handset display window indicates the remaining To reprogram the ID code to the receiver: battery life.

  • Page 62: Control Panel Error Codes

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.11 Control Panel Error Codes: Error Code Outputs: The receiver module can identify problems with the system in the form of an error code. Check red indicator light (a) on the receiver to diagnose system problems.
  • Page 63 ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Table 2 - Control System Wiring Locations DESCRIPTION Conveyor Speed CR Proportional Output - Orange/Black Engine Start Output Engine Stop Output Conveyor Lift Output - Red Conveyor Lower Output - Blue...

  • Page 64: Axle, Trailer, Frame Bolts

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.12 Axle, Trailer, Frame Bolts: 4.3.15 Tires: Check the axle, frame, trailer and tender hold- Check the tires for normal and/or abnormal tire down bolt torque at least once per year.

  • Page 65: Service Record

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.4 SERVICE RECORD See Section 4.1 for service intervals. This section is only a general guide under good conditions. Under extreme, or unusual circumstances adjust service timing accordingly.

  • Page 66: Ordering Parts

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.5 ORDERING PARTS Always give the Model Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. To get your parts promptly the following information will be required: • The part name and number •...

  • Page 67: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Section 5: TROUBLESHOOTING In the following trouble shooting section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems which you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this trouble shooting section, please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or the factory.
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  • Page 69: Section 6: Reference

    For information not included here, or for a digital copy of this manual, please call your dealer, or G Base Length 11' -1 3/16" Meridian Manufacturing Inc. directly for assistance. Visit our website at: www.meridianmfg.com. H Base Width 5' -5"...
  • Page 70 M Conveyor Reach at Maximum Unload 16' -6" N Conveyor Reach at Minimum Unload 1 8 ' i----- M -------i i--------N-------i ---8--- i-------------A------------i i------ D ------i Fig 81 - Measurements of 405 SLD on tandem axle Table 3 - Triple Axle Specifications Table 4 - Tandem Axle Specifications With Axle Pkg Without Axle Pkg With Axle Pkg Without Axle Pkg...

  • Page 71: Bolt Torque

    ® Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 6.2 BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.
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  • Page 73 Meridian warranty does not cover these conditions unless otherwise noted. All Meridian products that fall under warranty and needs service must be brought back to the dealer or point of purchase, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Meridian Warranty Department.
  • Page 74 ® (800) 437-2334 | www.meridianmfg.com | tenders@meridianmfg.com Part No: 10448-REV1 ©2021 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. Printed in USA (08/2021)

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