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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 ® 240 FF BASIC 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: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 1: INTRODUCTION ..... . . 1-1 1.1 Operator Orientation . - Page 8 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... 4-1 4.1 Fluids and Lubricants..... . . 4-1 4.2 Servicing Intervals .
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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
Meridian is committed to ® innovation and reinvestment and as a result, the company maintains a portfolio of patents and intellectual property. -
Page 11: Section 2: Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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
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 ® sure that everyone who will operate, maintain... -
Page 13: Equipment Safety Guidelines
• Safety decals are available from your authorized show an assembly with safety distributor, dealer’s parts department or from guards removed. Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Equipment should never operated in this condition. All guards must be in place. If removal 2.4.1 Applying Decals:... -
Page 14: Decal Location
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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. Fig 2 - Left side of tender 19939 17509... -
Page 15: Work Preparation
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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
2.11 BATTERY SAFETY Meridian Manufacturing Inc. will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by • Keep all sparks and flames away from battery, using unapproved parts and/or accessories. -
Page 17: Engine Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 2.12 ENGINE SAFETY • Read and understand the operating • Do not tamper with governor springs, governor manual provided with the engine. links or other parts which may increase the governed engine speed. -
Page 18: Operating Safety
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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: 240 FF Basic 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. Secure delivery spout before transport. •... - Page 20 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® This page intentionally left blank 2-10 Revised 01.2022...
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Page 21: Section 3: Operation
• Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away Lock-out tag-out all power sources before from all moving and/or rotating parts. servicing or working around equipment. The Meridian 240 FF Basic Seed Express™ Bulk Seed Tender have many features incorporated into ®... -
Page 22: Machine Components
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS A gas engine, mounted on the frame, powers The main components are: the hydraulic pump. The pump operates the a. Compartment 1 (front of tender) hydraulic motor for the conveyor belt and the b. -
Page 23: Components And Controls
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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. Gas Engine: Read the engine manufacturer’s manual for more detailed instructions. - Page 24 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Hydraulic Valve Lever: Use this lever to raise/lower the conveyor tube. • The conveyor tube can raise or lower between 18° to 32°. The hydraulic cylinder has a built-in check valve to prevent it from lowering if the hydraulic line breaks.
- Page 25 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Hydraulic Oil Flow Control Valve: This valve regulates the flow of hydraulic oil to conveyor belt motor. To adjust the speed, loosen the knob, then move the lever in the desired direction. •...
- Page 26 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Roll Tarp: Always keep the compartments covered when not being filled. Store the crank handle in the bracket at the front of the tender. Tender Trailer: The bumper hitch trailer is equipped with a jack at the nose.
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Page 27: Machine Break-In
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.3 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 28: Pre-Operation Checklist
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.4 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 29: Attaching To Tow Vehicle
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.5 ATTACHING TO TOW VEHICLE Compartment 1 UPENDING HAZARD Compartment 2 (closest to hitch) Do not stand over hitch when unhooking (rear of tender) the trailer from the tow vehicle. Load compartment 1 (closest to hitch) first to keep weight on the hitch. - Page 30 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 5. Release the latch to lock the hitch around the ball - Insert a retainer clip, or pad lock to ensure the handle stays in the locked position. 6.
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Page 31: Roll-Up Tarp
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.6 ROLL-UP TARP 1. Using both hands, carefully unclip the holder and remove the crank handle. 2. Extend the crank rod to a comfortable operating position. Fig 22 - Remove tarp crank handle 3. -
Page 32: Loading The Tender
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.7 LOADING THE TENDER UPENDING HAZARD Tender must be connected to tow vehicle at all times during operation to avoid tipping backwards. UPENDING HAZARD Load compartment 1 (closest to hitch) first to keep weight on the hitch. -
Page 33: Delivering Seed To Planter
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.8 DELIVERING SEED TO PLANTER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Keep away from power lines. • Be aware of your surroundings when raising or lowering the conveyor tube. • Maintain at least 20 feet between the equipment and any electrical hazard. - Page 34 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4. Move the Throttle lever to run the engine at full speed. 5. Release the conveyor tube: - Disconnect the damper mechanism and transport lock. - Unhook the anti-rotation chain. - Lift the locking plunger pin to move the turret assembly.
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Page 35: Unplugging
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.9 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 36: Storage
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 3.10 STORAGE 10. Lubricate 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 37: Section 4: Service And Maintenance
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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 38 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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.
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Page 39: Servicing Intervals
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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 40: Every 100 Hours Or Monthly
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.2.3 Every 100 Hours or Monthly: 13. Grease conveyor belt roller bearings. 31. Inspect all electrical wiring connections for looseness or corrosion. 14. Grease the hydraulic cylinder. - Tighten and/or seal, as necessary. -
Page 41: Maintenance Procedures
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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. Hot engine oil can burn skin. -
Page 42: Hydraulic System
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.2 Hydraulic System: Hydraulic oil and filter change is recommended annually or every 400 hours of operation using an AW HVI Hydraulic ISO 32 oil. IMPORTANT: Never run the hydraulic pump unless the hydraulic oil reservoir is full. - Page 43 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® Hydraulic Pump Coupling: Changing the pump coupling does not require the hydraulic tank to be drained. If the pump must be disconnected, be prepared to catch any oil that remains in the two hydraulic hoses. 1.
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Page 44: Conveyor Belt Tension
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.3 Conveyor Belt Tension: 1. Loosen the locknut on each side of the hopper roller. 2. Tighten the two tension bolts equally. - While holding the tension bolt in place, retighten both locking nuts. -
Page 45: Conveyor Belt Replacement
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.5 Conveyor Belt Replacement: 1. Position tube for easy access to both ends. 2. Open the access door. 3. Loosen the hopper roller adjusting bolts. 4. If the old belt can be used to thread the new belt, continue with this step;... -
Page 46: Trailer Break-Away System
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 4.3.6 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 47: Axle, Trailer, Frame Bolts
Check the tires for normal and/or abnormal tire down bolt torque at least once per year. wear. Replace tires that are damaged or worn beyond normal tread life. Replace the tires with Meridian part number ® 4.3.8 Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements:... - Page 48 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® This page intentionally left blank 4-12 Revised 01.2022...
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Page 49: Service Record
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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. For more detailed schedule pertaining to the specific engine model, consult its manual. -
Page 50: Ordering Parts
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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 51: Section 5: Troubleshooting
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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. - Page 52 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® This page intentionally left blank Revised 01.2022...
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Page 53: Section 6: Reference
Section 6: REFERENCE For information not included here, or for a digital copy of this manual, please call your dealer, or Meridian Manufacturing Inc. directly for assistance. Visit our website at: www.meridianmfg.com. Note: The drawings and schematics are contained in a separate parts book. - Page 54 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® 8’ 5” 8’ 0” 7’ 4” 8’ 3” Fig 53 - Measurements of 240 FF tender Revised 01.2022...
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Page 55: Bolt Torque
® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic 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. - Page 56 ® Operator’s Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express Bulk Seed Tender ™ ® This page intentionally left blank Revised 01.2022...
- Page 57 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.
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