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PB-FATBOY
FATBOY RT
Models F1026 • F1030 • F1036
Owner / Operator's Manual
Starting 2020 Model Year
5 / 2021
6990633 (1-13)
Printed in U.S.A.
© Bobcat Company 2013

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  • Page 1 PB-FATBOY FATBOY RT Models F1026 • F1030 • F1036 Owner / Operator’s Manual Starting 2020 Model Year 5 / 2021 6990633 (1-13) Printed in U.S.A. © Bobcat Company 2013...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Always use your serial number when requesting information or when ordering parts. HOW TO READ YOUR SERIAL NUMBER EXAMPLE: 21F201 Model Year / Model / Sequence Of Build Meyer Manufacturing Corporation 674 W. Business Cty Rd A Dorchester, WI 54425 Phone: 1-800-325-9103 Fax: 715-654-5513 Email: parts@meyermfg.com...
  • Page 3: Pre-Delivery & Delivery Check List

    Owner’s Registration Form. PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST After the New Meyer Forage Box has been completely The following check list is an important reminder of set-up, check to be certain it is in correct running order valuable information that MUST be passed on to the before delivering it to the customer.
  • Page 4 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation 674 W. Business Cty Rd A Dorchester, WI 54425 Phone: 1-800-325-9103 Fax: 715-654-5513 Email: parts@meyermfg.com Website: www.meyermfg.com FARM EQUIPMENT BUYERS TRUST THE NAME MEYER! Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 4 - PB-FATBOY Check List...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Meyer products the finest in the farm equipment industry today. There is no substitute for quality. That is why thousands of people like you have purchased Meyer farm equipment. They felt it was the best equipment to serve their farming needs, now and in years to come. We ask that you follow our policy of “safety first”, and we strongly suggest that you read through the “Owner /...
  • Page 6 Optional Tire Size 800/45R26.5 Front Lift Axle OPT* Side-Mtd. LED Turn Signals in Addition to Standard Black Frame Paint Steel Fenders W/ Rear Flaps Scales * No Front Lift Axle Available on 1026RT-RS Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 6 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........... 2 2.0 PRE-DELIVERY &...
  • Page 8 MAINTENANCE RECORD ............4 3 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation...
  • Page 9: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Except as stated above, Meyer Mfg. Corp. shall not be liable for injuries or damages of any kind or nature, direct, consequential, or contingent, to persons or property. This warranty does not extend to loss of crop or for any other reasons.
  • Page 10 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 10 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 11: Safety

    5.0 SAFETY The Meyer Forage Box is manufactured with operator safety in mind. Located on the forage box are various safety signs to aid in operation and warn of hazardous areas. Pay close attention to all safety signs on the forage box.
  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Keep tractor in a lower gear at all times when traveling down steep grades. • Maintain proper brake settings at all times (if equipped). • Stay away from overhead power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct contact. • Use only properly rated undercarriage and tires. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 12 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 13: Farm Implement Tires

    Safety Precautions For Tractor Towed Units: • Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces. • Always install a SMV emblem on pull-type equipment when transporting on roadways and keep clean and bright. • Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations and move to the side of the road so any following traffic may pass.
  • Page 14: Safety Signs

    (Require the same of all personnel who will operate this machine.) • If operators manual is lost, contact your nearest Meyer Dealership or write or call: MEYER MFG., CORP . P .O. BOX 405 • Dorchester, WI 54425-0405...
  • Page 15 REAR OF FORAGE BOX PART NO. 46-0011-D WARNING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING 46-0001-4 PART NO. 46-0001-4 LEFT SIDE OF FORAGE BOX PART NO. 46-9100-4 PART NO. 46-0001-205 PART NO. 46-8500-7 1-800-325-9103 PB-FATBOY - 15 - www.meyermfg.com...
  • Page 16 RIGHT SIDE OF FORAGE BOX PART NO. 46-9100-4 PART NO. 46-0001-205 PART NO. 46-8500-7 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 16 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 17 HITCH OF FORAGE BOX PART NO. 46-3600-6 PART NO. 46-0800-8 PART NO. 46-0800-6 PART NO. 46-0800-7 1-800-325-9103 PB-FATBOY - 17 - www.meyermfg.com...
  • Page 18: Shutoff & Lockout Power

    It is important that everyone who works on this equipment is properly trained to help ensure that they are familiar with this procedure and that they follow the steps outlined above. This manual will remind you when to Shutoff & Lockout Power. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 18 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 19: Pre-Operation

    6.0 PRE-OPERATION DO NOT allow anyone to operate, service, inspect or otherwise handle this forage box until all operators have read and understand all of the instructional materials in this Operator’s And Parts Manual and have been properly trained in its intended usage. Verify that the forage box is securely fastened to the tractor.
  • Page 20: Light Hook-Up

    Refer to tractor weight requirements for these recommendations and safety section for additional tractor and towing requirements. Call the factory for further information. Do not exceed maximum PSI or a motor failure could result. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 20 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 21: Hitching To Tractor

    6.4 HITCHING TO TRACTOR Move to the operator’s position, start the engine and release the parking brake. Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the tractor when backing up to the Forage Box. Move the tractor in front of the forage box. Slowly move the tractor backwards towards the forage box and align the drawbar with the implement’s hitch.
  • Page 22: Set Up

    5. Stop lifting the forage box once the suspension height indicator (Item 3) is allowed to become vertical. 6. Turn the control box selector knob to RUN (Item 4). 7. Fold the suspension height indicator into its storage location. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 22 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 23: Start-Up And Shut-Down

    6.6 START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN DO NOT allow anyone to operate, service, inspect or otherwise handle this forage box until all operators have read and understand all of the instructional materials in this Operator’s And Parts Manual and have been properly trained in its intended usage. Before operating the forage box, look in all directions and make sure no bystanders, especially small children are in the work area.
  • Page 24: Operational Checks

    (Key 1) (optional), one to allow the suspension to self level (Key 2), one to allow the tractor hydraulics to lift or lower the entire forage box (Key 3). Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 24 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 25: Transporting

    6.8 TRANSPORTING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Read and understand owner’s manual before using. Review safety precautions annually. • Before operating the forage box, look in all directions and make sure no bystanders, especially small children are in the work area.
  • Page 26: Safety Chain

    NOTE: Do not use the intermediate support (Item 2) as the attaching point. If you do not have a safety chain, or a replacement safety chain is needed, see your local Meyer dealer and do not operate on public roads until you are able to travel with the safety chain properly installed.
  • Page 27: Brake Information

    6.8.2 Brake Information Two optional brake systems are offered for your forage box. A brake system is recommended for any forage box operated on public roads and may be a requirement. 6.8.2.1 Lever Operated Hydraulic Brakes This brake system is connected to the tractor remote hydraulic ports and is controlled by the tractor hydraulic system. The two hose system has a hydraulic manifold with pressure relief to prevent the pressure to the brake activating cylinders to exceed the relief valve setting.
  • Page 28: Tractor Towing Size Requirements

    Weight and multiply it by 0.667 and you will get the Minimum Required Weight of the Tractor. Gross Weight FORAGE BOX UNDERCARRAIGE LOAD (LBS) GROSS WEIGHT (GW) WEIGHT, EMPTY WEIGHT (LBS) (LBS) (LBS) Minimum Required Weight of the Tractor GROSS MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT WEIGHT (LBS) (GW) (LBS) 0.667 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 28 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 29: Operation

    7.0 OPERATION DO NOT allow anyone to operate, service, inspect or otherwise handle this forage box until all operators have read and understand all of the instructional materials in this Operator’s And Parts Manual and have been properly trained in its intended usage. Before operating the forage box, look in all directions and make sure no bystanders, especially small children are in the work area.
  • Page 30: Unloading

    Close the rear door when you have cleared enough distance to not Unloading The Forage Box impede the door. Use the plexiglass windows to verify the door is in the closed position. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 30 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 31: Unhooking The Tractor

    Never enter the forage box without shutting power “OFF” to the machine. (See 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER on page 18.) Never use “LIVE” power to aid in the clean-out of a clogged machine. If the forage box becomes clogged, shut off all power to the forage box and wait until all rotating components are completely stopped.
  • Page 32 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 32 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    8.0 MAINTENANCE 8.1 LUBRICATION Shutoff and lockout power before performing machine service, adjusting, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine. Refer to section 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER. Fluid such as hydraulic fluid, grease, etc. must be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.
  • Page 34 Grease the rear gate pivots (Item 6). Over-greasing is not possible. Rear Gate Pivot Lubrication Locations Annually: • Change the oil in both gearboxes. Use EP 80-90 gear lube as needed (Lighter oil may be used in temperatures lower than 20° F.). Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 34 - PB-FATBOY...
  • Page 35: Adjustments

    8.2 ADJUSTMENTS Shutoff and lockout power before performing machine service, adjusting, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine. Refer to section 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER. TIGHTENER END OF BOX 3’ SIDE VIEW Visually inspect the tension on the apron chains through the two slots (Item 1).
  • Page 36: Suspension Torque Requirements

    Higher tire loads are approved for intermittent service operations at reduced speed. Under such conditions, inflation pressure must be increased to reduce tire deflection and assure full tire service life. See Page 37 for proper inflation. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 36 -...
  • Page 37: Tire Inflation

    Use of Proper Width Rims If tires are mounted on rims of incorrect width, the following conditions can result: • Use of a wider rim results in flattening of the tread face. This feature may improve traction in loose soil conditions. In hard soils, however, the flatter tread penetrates less effectively and tractive effort is reduced.
  • Page 38: Storing The Forage Box

    LOCKOUT / TAGOUT the machine / forage box. (See 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER on page 18.) Sometimes it may be necessary to store your Meyer forage box for an extended period of time. Below is a list of items to perform before storage.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    9.0 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS 1026RT RR/RS 1030RT SRS/RRS 1036RT SRRS Inside Length 26’ 30’ 36’ 8” Inside Width 9’ 7” 9’ 7” 9’ 7” Inside Height 7’ 2” 7’ 2” 7’ 2” Overall Length 35’ 8” 39’ 8” 46’ 4” Overall Width 11’...
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  • Page 41 NOTES...
  • Page 42 NOTES...
  • Page 43: Maintenance Record

    MAINTENANCE RECORD MODEL NO. ____________________________________ SERIAL NO. ____________________________________ DATE SERVICE PERFORMED DATE SERVICE PERFORMED Manufactured by: Meyer Manufacturing Corporation 674 W. Business Cty Rd A Dorchester, WI 54425 Phone: 1-800-325-9103 Fax: 715-654-5513 Email: parts@meyermfg.com Website: www.meyermfg.com...
  • Page 44 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation 674 W. Business Cty Rd A Dorchester, WI 54425 Phone: 1-800-325-9103 Fax: 715-654-5513 Email: parts@meyermfg.com Website: www.meyermfg.com...

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