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PB-9500
9500
Crop Max 9520 • 9524 • 9530 Series
Attachment Models S100 • S200 • S300 • S400
Owner / Operator's Manual
Starting 2008 Model Year
1 / 2022
6990633 (1-13)
Printed in U.S.A.
© Bobcat Company 2013

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  • Page 1 PB-9500 9500 Crop Max 9520 • 9524 • 9530 Series Attachment Models S100 • S200 • S300 • S400 Owner / Operator’s Manual Starting 2008 Model Year 1 / 2022 6990633 (1-13) Printed in U.S.A. © Bobcat Company 2013...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    EXAMPLE: 1595201 EXAMPLE: S215001 Location Location Model Year / Model / Sequence Of Build Model / Model Year / 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 Website: www.meyermfg.com...

  • Page 3: Pre-Delivery & Delivery Check List

    Owner’s Registration Form. PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST After the New Meyer Crop Max 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 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 4 - 9500 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 / Operator’s Manual &...
  • Page 6 TYPE MOUNT TYPE MOUNT TYPE MOUNT Rear Attach S-100/200/300/400 Sileage Extension Package OPT 36” OPT 36” OPT 36” OPT 36” OPT 36” OPT 36” Scale Packages Nutrient Tracking Management Solutions Fender Flare Package Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 6 - PB-9500...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........... 2 2.0 PRE-DELIVERY &...
  • Page 8 MAINTENANCE RECORD ............61 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.
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  • Page 11: Safety

    5.0 SAFETY The Meyer Crop Max Spreader is manufactured with operator safety in mind. Located on the spreader are various safety signs to aid in operation and warn of danger or caution areas. Pay close attention to all safety signs on the spreader.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Keep tractor / truck 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-9500...
  • Page 13 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 LEFT REAR SIDE OF SPREADER CRUSH HAZARD SUPPORT/BLOCK GATE BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING! 46-9500-2 PART NO. 46-9500-2 PART NO. 46-0001-205 WARNING ROTATING PART HAZARD DISENGAGE PTO Before Starting The Service Noted Below Only Re-engage PTO PART NO. 46-8500-7 From The Tractor/Truck 46-9500-17 PART NO.
  • Page 16 MODEL S200 PART NO. 46-3600-1 SIDE OF SPREADER PART NO. 46-0001-205 SIDE OF SPREADER PART NO. 46-9100-4 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 16 - PB-9500...
  • Page 17 MODEL S100 PART NO. 46-0001-4 PART NO. 46-9500-1 MODEL S100 PART NO. 46-0001-26 (Located Under Shield) MODEL S200 PART NO. 46-3600-1 PART NO. 46-9500-4 DANGER ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD HIGH SPEED ROTATING PARTS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR WHILE IN MOTION 46-9500-5 PART NO.
  • Page 18 PART NO. 46-0001-4 DANGER ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD HIGH SPEED ROTATING PARTS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR WHILE IN MOTION 46-9500-5 PART NO. 46-9500-5 NOTE: Safety Signs illustrated on implement are typical for Model S400 also. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 18 - PB-9500...

  • Page 19: Shutoff & Lockout Power

    5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER Any individual that will be adjusting, servicing, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine needs to ensure that this machine stays safely “OFF” until the adjustment, service, or maintenance has been completed, or when the obstruction has been cleared, and that all guards, shields, and covers have been restored to their original position.
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  • Page 21: Pre-Operation

    6.0 PRE-OPERATION DO NOT allow anyone to operate, service, inspect or otherwise handle this spreader 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 spreader is securely fastened to the tractor / truck.

  • Page 22: Light Hook-Up

    This will operate signal, tail, clearance and brake lights. NOTE: Depending on make and model of the truck, it may be necessary to install a light converter. (Meyer part #56-0028). The converter allows signal lights and brake lights to operate according to DOT Lighting Standards.
  • Page 23 See your ADMA Safety Manual for further safety situations and precautions that you should familiarize yourself and those that may be operating this equipment. For a replacement manual, call the factory at 1-800-325-9103. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 80° TURNING ANGLE ON THE CONSTANT VELOCITY PTO DRIVELINE.

  • Page 24: Tractor Drawbar Setup

    16" or 20” drawbar & PTO relationship will ensure that the PTO drive shaft will not become over- B ( MAX) extended. WITH INITIAL HOOK-UP TO YOUR NEW MEYER SPREADER TEST PTO TRAVEL BY TURNING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS OBSERVING THE...

  • Page 25: S100 Expeller Attachment

    6.6 S100 EXPELLER ATTACHMENT 6.6.1 Swing Arm End Gate The swing arm end gate is standard on the S100 attachments. When the gate reaches the full open position the apron will begin to travel. The flow control must be set to start the apron. If the material is free flowing, the gate can be set partially open, allowing the material to flow under the gate until the initial flow of manure has been spread.

  • Page 26: S400 Grain Hopper Attachment

    Before operation and after hitching the tractor to the implement, connect the hydraulic hoses, light cord and PTO drive shaft to the tractor. Connect any optional equipment as needed. NOTE: When operating this spreader with the S400 attachment, install the PTO to protect the shaft from being damaged. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 26 - PB-9500...

  • Page 27: Model S100, S200 And S300 Swing Arm End Gate

    6.10.1 Model S100, S200 And S300 Swing Arm End Gate For Model S100, S200 and S300 with the swing arm end gate, connect the two hydraulic hoses for the apron drive and the two hoses for end gate to a pair of the tractor’s hydraulic system ports. Route hydraulic hoses, flow control, electrical cable, and tail light cord through the hose support rod which is mounted to the trailer's hitch frame.

  • Page 28: Start-Up And Shut-Down

    Failure to heed may result in serious personal injury or death. Before filling the spreader, slowly engage the hydraulics and operate at idle speed to ensure that the spreader is operating properly. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 28 - PB-9500...
  • Page 29 Before running material through the spreader for the first time and each time thereafter, follow the steps listed below. 1. Make sure spreader is empty. 2. Follow the Start-Up procedure section See 6.11.1 Start-Up. 3. Raise and lower the gate a couple times. 4.

  • Page 30: Transporting

    • Avoid traveling on slopes or hills that are unsafe. • Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times. • Never exceed a safe travel speed (which may be less than 20 MPH.). Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 30 - PB-9500...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Brake Information

    S300 - (Triple horizontal beater) manure expeller unit for tough applications such as long bedding, pen manure, and other hard to handle manures where spread width is not as critical. S400 - (Grain hopper) for transporting and unloading grain. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 32 - PB-9500...

  • Page 33: Hydraulic Disconnect

    6.14.1 Hydraulic Disconnect On each side of the rear sides of the spreaders unhook the hoses (Item 1) from the quick disconnect couplers attached to the box. Cover both the male and female couplers with the provided plugs/covers to keep clean. 6.14.2 Attachment Removal Unhook the rear drive shaft (Item 1) from the center gearbox on spreader attachment and from the input shaft on the spreader.

  • Page 34: Attachment Installation

    Remove the lifting device. Connect the rear drive shaft on spreader attachments. On each side of the rear sides of the spreaders connect the hoses to the quick couplers attached to the box. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 34 - PB-9500...

  • Page 35: S400 Grain Hopper Only

    6.14.4 S400 Grain Hopper Only NOTE: PTO power is not required, so remove the rear PTO drive shaft (if installed) from under the box and place it in storage. If a top pivoting end gate is to be installed, i.e., not converting from a S200 or S300 with swing arm end gate, which is part of the box assembly, bolt the top of the gate to the plates near the top corners on each side of the hopper, with two bolts and flange nuts.
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  • Page 37: Operation

    7.0 OPERATION DO NOT allow anyone to operate, service, inspect or otherwise handle this spreader 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 spreader, look in all directions and make sure no bystanders, especially small children are in the work area.
  • Page 38 Drive alongside the loading vehicle. Fill the spreader evenly to properly distribute the load while loading. When dumping into the box with an end-loader, center the bucket just forward of the axle to properly distribute the load while loading. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Unloading

    7.2 UNLOADING Make certain all personnel are clear of the spreader and the rotating spinners or beaters before applying power. Failure to heed may result in serious personal injury or death. Shutoff and lockout power before performing machine service, adjusting, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine.Refer to section 5.3 SHUTOFF &...

  • Page 40: Unloading For Slide End Gate (S100 Attachment)

    NOTE: Further control of the application rate is possible by the relationship of tractor engine speed to ground speed (transmission gear selection). For optimum, trouble-free performance it is recommended to operate at or near engine PTO speed. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 40 - PB-9500...

  • Page 41: Unloading For Swing Arm End Gate (S100, S200 And S300 Attachments)

    7.2.2 Unloading For Swing Arm End Gate (S100, S200 And S300 Attachments) 1. Enter the tractor / truck, start the engine, release the parking brake. Move the tractor / truck and spreader to the unloading area. 2. Place all tractor / truck controls in neutral, engage the parking brake and SLOWLY engage the tractor PTO to start the spinners and beaters.

  • Page 42: Pto Cutout Clutch

    Swing Arm End Gate: Return the tractor hydraulic lever to neutral and then move the lever in the opposite direction to stop the apron and close the gate. The lever will return to neutral when the gate closes. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Freezing Weather Operation

    Top Pivoting End Gate: A top pivoting end gate closes by gravity. Turn the electric flow control off. Reduce engine speed to idle and disengage the PTO. Move the tractor / truck and spreader to the designated area. Place all tractor / truck controls in neutral, engage the parking brake.

  • Page 44: Unhooking The Tractor

    7. Pull Type Models: Remove the hitch pin. 8. Pull Type Models: Unhook safety chain from tractor drawbar and intermediate support. 9. Pull Type Models: Slowly drive the tractor away from the implement. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 44 - PB-9500...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Daily Lubrication (Every 8-10 Loads*)

    Shield bearings (Item 7) add 2-3 pumps. • Telescoping members (Item 8) add grease until it adequately covers the sliding members. Take apart occasionally to make sure adequate lubrication is being added. REAR DRIVESHAFT Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 46 - PB-9500...
  • Page 47 • Model S100 - Oil horizontal beater roller chain drives (Item 9) with light weight machine oil. Roller chains are accessible by opening drive cover and securing it in the open position with the rubber T-latch. • Model S100 - Grease (2) horizontal beater bearings (Item 10) at each end.
  • Page 48 2 inches from their 5 inch neutral length. If necessary tighten the eye bolt anchors to increase the spring tension. (See 8.2.3 Beater Drive Chains (S100/S300) on Page 54.) S300 Beater Drive Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 48 - PB-9500...

  • Page 49: Weekly Lubrication (Every 65-70 Hours*)

    8.1.1.2 Weekly Lubrication (Every 65-70 hours*) •Grease all driveline bearings. They are accessible via grease lines on RH side of box. •Grease one bearing on the front driveline shaft and grease the cross bearings on universal yoke at the other end of this shaft. Do not over grease.
  • Page 50 2 grease lines on the RH side or 1 grease line on the RH side and the other on the LH side, located on the lower side panels of the attachment assembly. S100 Beater Drive Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 50 - PB-9500...

  • Page 51: Monthly Lubrication (Every 260-300 Loads*)

    • Model S200 - Grease the upper bearing (Item 6) of the two expeller gearboxes until you see grease exiting the breather fitting located next to the grease fitting. They are accessible via 2 grease lines on the RH side or 1 grease line on the RH side and the other on the LH side, located on the lower side panels of the attachment assembly.
  • Page 52 Reach up from the underside and grease the four idler sprockets. By having the zerks in the sprockets rotated toward the rear the sprocket will accept grease easily. Over- greasing is not possible. Idler Sprocket Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 52 - PB-9500...

  • Page 53: Truck Mount Mechanical Drive

    8.1.2 Truck Mount Mechanical Drive 8.1.2.1 Daily Lubrication (Every 8-12 loads*) Grease PTO driveline (Item 1). 8.1.2.2 Monthly Lubrication (Every 260-300 loads*) • Keep the upper and lower gearboxes (Item 2) 1/2 full of 75W90 Synthetic oil, capacity approximately 125 oz. Check regularly for any observable leakage.

  • Page 54: Attachment Spread Pattern Adjustment

    NOTE: Springs on the tensioners are normally extended 2 inches from their 5 inch neutral length. If necessary tighten the eye bolt anchors (Item 2) to increase the spring tension. S100 Beater Drive S300 Beater Drive Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 54 - PB-9500...

  • Page 55: Timing Of Spinners (S200)

    8.2.4 Timing of Spinners (S200) Verify that the spinners are timed when performing repairs or adjustments on the S200 attachment. Time expellers so flighting is staggered from one side to the other. Fine tune if necessary for balancing/smooth running. 8.2.5 Balance of Spinners (S100-S200) Review the rear spinners (S200), or the rear spinner disks (S100), to make sure all paddles are in place and securely fastened.

  • Page 56: Storing The Spreader

    LOCKOUT / TAGOUT the machine / spreader when preparing for storage. (See 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER on page 19.) Sometimes it may be necessary to store your Meyer spreader for an extended period of time. Below is a list of items to perform before storage.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    9.0 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS/SPECS 9520 PULL 9520 TRUCK 9524 PULL 9524 TRUCK 9530 PULL 9530 TRUCK TYPE MOUNT TYPE MOUNT TYPE MOUNT Box Inside Length 20’ 20’ 24’ 24’ 30’ 30’ Overall Length w/S-100 32’ 5” 24’ 10” 36’ 5” 28’ 10” 42’...
  • Page 58 (9520) 32’ 4-5/8” (9524) 36’ 4-5/8” (9530) 42’ 4-5/8” 164 5/16” MODEL 9524/S200 147 3/16” 144 1/2” 108 5/8” 45” 29 1/16” 26 1/4” 0” 0” (9520) 32’ 7-3/8” (9524) 36’ 7-3/8” (9530) 42’ 7-3/8” Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 58 - PB-9500...
  • Page 59 164 5/16” MODEL 9520/S300 144 1/2” 143 9/16” 108 5/8” 45” 29 1/16” 26 1/4” 0” 0” (9520) 31’ 2-3/8” (9524) 35’ 2-3/8” (9530) 41’ 2-3/8” 164 5/16” MODEL 9520/S400 144 1/2” 120 15/16” 108 5/8” 45” 26 1/4” 28 1/8” 0”...
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  • Page 61: 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 62 NOTES...
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  • Page 64 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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