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Meyer's VB900 Instruction And Parts Book

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INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK – Rev. E1
HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
VB900
DO NOT –
Operate This Spreader Until You Have Completely
Read This Book!
NEVER –
Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO is Engaged!
Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN by
MEYER'S EQUIPMENT
Mfg. Corp.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK – Rev. E1 HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS VB900 DO NOT – Operate This Spreader Until You Have Completely Read This Book! NEVER – Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO is Engaged! Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN by MEYER’S EQUIPMENT...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Meyer’s The product model and serial number are recorded on Manure Spreader. With its optional equipment this is the this certificate for your convenience and for proper simplest, most flexible system on the market today. With identification of your spreader by your dealer and the proper operation and preventative maintenance, it will manufacturer when ordering repair parts.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................2 SAFETY ................................5 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ..............................5 SAFETY SIGNS ..............................7 MANURE SPREADER SAFETY ..........................9 MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ......................10 PRE-OPERATION ..............................11 GENERAL ....................................11 TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS .......................... 11 TRACTOR SIZE REQUIREMENTS ............................. 12 Material Weights per Cubic Foot ............................
  • Page 4 REPAIR PARTS ................................22 FRAME AND BOX PARTS - 1 ..............................22 FRAME AND BOX PARTS - 2 ..............................24 ROCK GUARD ASSEMBLY ............................... 26 HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS ..........................28 HYDRAULIC JACK ASSEMBLY ..............................30 AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES & RELATED PARTS ........................32 DRIVE TRAIN &...

  • Page 5: Safety

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGNS DECAL A. - PART NO. VB107 DECAL B. – PART NO. SW105 DECAL C. – PART NO. SW102 DECAL E. – PART NO. 3003 DECAL D. – PART NO. SW700 DECAL F. – PART NO. 3004 DECAL G. – PART NO. 3006 DECAL I.
  • Page 8 SAFETY SIGNS DECAL J. – PART NO. SW2001 DECAL K. – PART NO. SW2000 DECAL L. – REFLECTIVE DECAL M. – REFLECTIVE TAPE (YELLOW) TAPE (RED) DECAL Q. PART NO. PM17-5910 PART NO. PM17-5915 PART NO. VB102 DECAL P. PART NO. VB101 DECAL S.

  • Page 9: Manure Spreader Safety

    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.

  • Page 10: Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

    • Be Sure All Movement Has Stopped, The PTO Is Disconnected, The Tractor Is Shut Off And The Ignition Key Is Removed Before Servicing The Spreader Or Components. • Escaping Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure Can Penetrate The Skin And Cause Serious Injury. Relieve All Pressure From The Hydraulic System Before Connecting Or Disconnecting The Lines Or Making Repairs.

  • Page 11: Pre-Operation

    PRE-OPERATION GENERAL The PTO drive shaft assembly is designed to operate Read the entire Owner’s Manual before attempting to with tractors conforming to the industry standard shown operate this manure spreader. Before attempting any on figure 1 for 1000 RPM PTO output. maintenance or repairs;...

  • Page 12: Tractor Size Requirements

    MODEL SPREADER WEIGHT MIN. (Capacity) + LOAD WEIGHT = TRACTOR GROSS WEIGHT WEIGHT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM VB900 17,400 + ________ 2/3 OF Struck GROSS (530 FT This standard spreader hydraulic system does not include = ________ WEIGHT Heaped an onboard flow control to regulate the apron speed.

  • Page 13: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING The chain must be strong enough to hold the weight of the loaded spreader. If using a grab hook at the end(s) of the chain to secure the chain to itself, a hook latch must General be installed. Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you can see that no one is attempting to pass you and that all traffic is The length of the safety chain is not to be any longer sufficiently clear from you before making any turns.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION DANGER NEVER ENTER THE SPREADER BOX FOR ANY LOADING REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR. DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS Check that the end gate is fully closed. Figure 8. When the IN THE BOX. ROTATING BEATER CAN spreader is parked for loading, shift tractor into neutral and DISMEMBER OR KILL.

  • Page 15: Unloading

    1. When you are ready to begin spreading application UNLOADING on the field, slowly engage the tractor PTO clutch and then increase PTO to operating speed. 2. Open the hydraulic end gate by applying the tractor DANGER hydraulics. This can be done while traveling forward KEEP AWAY AND KEEP OTHERS CLEAR OF to avoid a heavier application at the edge of the field ROTATING BEATERS AT REAR OF SPREADER.

  • Page 16: Maintenance, Adjustments & Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS & LUBRICATION WARNING DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Wheel and Tire Maintenance WHEELS: Re-torque wheel studs after first 20 hours and check periodically thereafter.
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  • Page 18: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS LUBRICATION L1 – Grease bearings on top of Vertical Beaters, one Apron Chain pump every 8 hours, both sides by grease lines. L2 – Maintain oil level in apron drive gearbox, located at right, rear of spreader. Check at sight glass. When required, refill with SAE 85-140 Moly Fortified gear lube or Synthetic SAE 75-90 gear lube.
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  • Page 20: Cleaning And Storage

    CLEANING AND STORAGE WARNING L11 – Grease the over-running clutch 3-4 pumps every 8 DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC hours. Located at rear of spreader. Figure 16. HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS FRAME AND BOX PARTS - 1 22 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 23 FRAME AND BOX PARTS - 1 PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E20942 HINGE, 4-HOLE, 8-1/2” E21658 PTO STAND, w/ RUBBER STRAP VB-00024 ROCK GUARD, COMPLETE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE NUT, 3/4”-10, GR8, NYLOCK 1137190 HHCS, 3/4"-10 x 5”, GR8 15373 HHCS, 1”-8 x 6”, GR8 15475 3465-VB750-30 SHAFT, HAMMER STRAP HITCH...

  • Page 24: Frame And Box Parts - 2

    FRAME AND BOX PARTS - 2 24 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 25 CHAIN SPACER, POLY, FRONT HALF, 128-5/8” CHAIN SPACER, POLY, REAR HALF, 130” E30011-2 APRON SLIDE STRIP, POLY, 258” E30012 VB-00131B GEARBOX GUARD, BACK VB-00131F GEARBOX GUARD, FRONT VB900-23-1 HOSE GUARD, FRONT VB900-23-2 HOSE GUARD, MIDDLE VB900-23-3 HOSE GUARD, REAR VB900-47 GEARBOX GUARD E30072-L...

  • Page 26: Rock Guard Assembly

    ROCK GUARD ASSEMBLY PART NO. DESCRIPTION VB-00024 ROCK GUARD ASSEMBLY, MAIN OPTIONAL SIDE EXTENSION, 16” L/R E31246SD OPTIONAL TOP EXTENSION, 16” E31246TP E30311 SPLASH COVER 26 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
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  • Page 28: Hydraulic End Gate & Related Parts

    HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS 28 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 29 HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E30053 HYDRAULIC GATE, w/ ARMS VB900-49 GATE MOUNT, WELDMENT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 3” BORE X 24” STROKE E30007 E00109-09 SEAL KIT, PMCK-B3000000 (Prince) GATE BELTING, BOTTOM, 10” x 80-1/2” E00036-09 END GATE POLY, BOTTOM, 38-3/4” x 71”...

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Jack Assembly

    HYDRAULIC JACK ASSEMBLY 30 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 31 HYDRAULIC JACK ASSEMBLY PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E30009 HYDRAULIC JACK, COMPLETE E30009-1 PLASTIC COVER, 030.38 E30009-2 SUPPORT PIN, 0602012 E30009-3 SNAP RING, 1205 E30009-4 EXTERNAL TUBE, 0400115 E30009-5 CYLINDER, 0900003 E30009-6 SEAL KIT, 9907035 E30009-7 STEM, 9990005 E30009-8 STEM SUPPORT, 0401909 E30009-9 INTERAL TUBE, 02109 E30009-10...

  • Page 32: Axles, Wheels, Spindles & Related Parts

    AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES & RELATED PARTS TIRES NOT SHOWN, SEE PARTS LIST 32 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 33 AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION TANDEM AXLE ARM ASSEMBLY, 5-1/2” SHAFT E30054 HHCS, 3/8”-16 x 5-1/2”, GR5 110120359 NUT, 3/8”-16, GR2, NYLOCK 37024 G910331 BEARING CUP, OUTSIDE, 39520 G910333 BEARING, OUTSIDE, 39585 G910339 BEARING CUP, INSIDE, 47620 G910338 BEARING, INSIDE, 47687 G913639...

  • Page 34: Drive Train & Related Parts

    DRIVE TRAIN & RELATED PARTS GREASE FITTINGS 34 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 35 DRIVE TRAIN & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 265-25444 FRONT PTO ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE (See Separate Page) 262-26270 REAR PTO ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE (See Separate Page) E00298-18 BEARING, NAPK20928 VB-00028-18 BEARING, NANF20928LT3 COUPLING, 1-3/4” x 6 SPLINE TM-00001 SHAFT, 1-3/4” x 140”, 6 SPLINE VB-00189 SHAFT GUARD, Order by Length COPPER TUBING, 3/16”, Order by Length...

  • Page 36: Apron & Related Parts

    APRON & RELATED PARTS (88 PINTLE CHAIN) TIGHTENER KITS INCLUDE WELDMENT, ROLLER, AND ALL OTHER HARDWARE FOR THEIR LOCATION. TIGHTENER WELDMENTS 36 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 37 TIGHTENER KIT, COMPLETE, RH E30015 SLAT, 88 PINTLE, w/ PINS E30016 LINK, 88 PINTLE, w/ PINS VB-00202 APRON SPROCKET, 88 PINTLE, 10 TOOTH VB900-24 TORQUE ARM, RT1000 GEARBOX APRON SHAFT, 2-3/4” Ø x 94-5/8” VB900-27 SHIELD, APRON SHAFT, 29” VB900-38 VB900-52 SHAFT END GUARD KEY, 3/4”...

  • Page 38: Vertical Beater Head Assembly

    VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY SEE SEPARATE LISTING FOR GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 38 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 39 VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 22116 VB HEAD ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE w/ GEARBOX 22107 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY, SRT22/2000 22052 RIGHT PANEL 22053 LEFT PANEL 22056 CROSS BAR 22054 RIGHT BEATER 22055 LEFT BEATER 3282 SCREW, HEX, M6x16 22064 COVER 22063 O-RING, 3500 9069...

  • Page 40: Vertical Beater Gearbox Assembly

    VERTICAL BEATER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 40 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 41 VERTICAL BEATER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 22107 VB GEARBOX ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE 22000 HOUSING 22001 HOUSING 22046 SHAFT 22011 THREADED RING, LEFT 22009 WASHER 22004 BEVEL PINION Z=13 22026 BEARING 32212 22029 BEARING 6413 22025 GEAR Z=23 22023 CIRCLIP E 70 22010 THREAD RING, RIGHT 22022...

  • Page 42: Vertical Beater Lubrication Kit

    VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT 42 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 43 VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 22075 COPPER PLATED STEEL PIPE 9587 PIPE CLIP 9586 RIVET 9578 FITTING 9579 COMPRESSION CONE 9582 TERMINAL M6 X 1 TERMINAL Ø1/8” GAS 9583 22099 LUBRICATION BLOCK 22120 COPPER PLATED STEEL PIPE 9581 LUBRICATION BLOCK 3414...

  • Page 44: Apron Drive Gearbox

    APRON DRIVE GEARBOX 44 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 45 APRON DRIVE GEARBOX PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 15241 GEARBOX, RT1000, COMPLETE 13369 HOUSING 15244 HUB, Ø 2-3/4” 13366 GEAR, Z=61 13396 CIRCLIP E 110 13556 BEARING 6020 13397 CIRCLIP I 150 9464 PINION Z=12 9465 GEAR Z=50 9528 KEY, 18x11x40 7748 BEARING 6212 7482...

  • Page 46: Removable Cv Telescoping Universal Joint Assembly With Guard, Trailer To Tractor

    REMOVABLE CV TELESCOPING UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH GUARD, TRAILER TO TRACTOR Ø1-3/4 – 20 SPLINE Ø1-3/4 – 6 SPLINE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 265-25444 PTO ASSEMBLY, FRONT, COMPLETE 93-25444 JOINT & SHAFT HALF ASM. w/ GUARD 95-25444 JOINT & SHAFT HALF ASM. 92-25444 JOINT &...

  • Page 47: Universal Joint, Telescoping Assembly W/ Guard, Rear With Over-Running Clutch

    UNIVERSAL JOINT, TELESCOPING ASSEMBLY W/ GUARD, REAR WITH OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 262-26270 PTO ASSEMBLY, REAR, COMPLETE 93-26270 JOINT & SHAFT HALF ASM. w/ GUARD 95-26270 JOINT & SHAFT HALF ASM. 92-25445 JOINT & TUBE HALF ASM. w/ GUARD 94-25445 JOINT &...

  • Page 48: Overrunning Automatic Clutch Assembly

    OVERRUNNING AUTOMATIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 48 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 49 OVERRUNNING AUTOMATIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 41-10106 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE 41-50015 OVERRUNNING AUTOMATIC CLUTCH 11-50087 SET SCREW, M10x1.5 x 10 LG 11-50086 SET SCREW, M8x1.25 x 8 LG BALL, Ø1/4” 12-11018 80020-1005 HUB, INNER DRIVER 28-11011 SEAL 06-15813 RING 11-15134 OVERRUNNING KEY...

  • Page 50: Highway Lighting, Standard

    HIGHWAY LIGHTING, STANDARD VIEW FROM REAR PART NO. DESCRIPTION E30534 LIGHT MOUNTING BEAM, 19.5” E30748 LIGHT MOUNT BRACKET, FOLDABLE E30538 LIGHT GUARD, STANDARD 54209-006 DUAL LIGHT, LH, w/ 3-PIN PLUG 318L-P DUAL LIGHT, LH, w/ 4-PIN SQ PLUG (Brake Wired) 54206-020 DUAL LIGHT, RH, w/ 3-PIN PLUG 318R-P...

  • Page 51: Lube Bank, Apron

    LUBE BANK, APRON PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION COPPER TUBING, 3/16” x 33”, Order by Length COPPER TUBING, 3/16” x 57”, Order by Length BCMP 90° ELBOW, 3/16” TUBE x 1/8” NPT, 440455-131280 VB-00031 ZERK, 1/8” NPT STR 60102 COUPLING, 1/8” NPT SCH 40 STEEL 66270 PIPE NIPPLE, 1/8”...

  • Page 52: Hydraulic Assembly, Jack

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, JACK PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION HYDRAULIC HOSE, 4M3K-4FJX-8MP, 132” E30009 HYDRAULIC JACK, COMPLETE E30018 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-BSPP, 9002-4-6 E01591 QUICK COUPLER, 8010-4P 52 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...

  • Page 53: Hydraulic Assembly, Apron, Standard

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX45-8FJX, 329” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8FJX45-8FJX, 322” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8MP-8FJX45, 132” HYDRAULIC HOSE, 8M3K-8MP-8FJX, 132” E000486-09 BULKHEAD ELBOW, 90°, M-JIC to M-JIC, 2701-LN-8 E00074-1 HOSE BRACKET, SINGLE E00483-09 CAP, 304-C-8 E00484-00 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6400-8-10 E00485-09 ADAPTER TEE, M-JIC x 2 to FM-JIC SWIVEL, 6602-8...

  • Page 54: Hydraulic Assembly, End Gate

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE REAR FRONT 54 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 55 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 3” BORE, 24” STROKE E30007 E00109-09 SEAL KIT, PMCK-B3000000 (Prince) E00094-09 ROD CLEVIS ASSEMBLY, 100000423 (Prince) E00092-09 CLEVIS PIN, 190400001 (Prince) E00091-09 COTTER PIN, 220001504 (Prince) E00067-04 ADAPTER, 90°, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6801-8-8 E00069-00 BULKHEAD RUN TEE, M-JIC x3, 2704-LN-8 HYDRAULIC HOSE, 6M3K-8FJX-8FJX, 256”...

  • Page 56: Scale Kit Components

    SCALE KIT COMPONENTS NT8000 RATE CONTROLLER COMPONENTS 56 | P a g e M o d e l V B 9 0 0...
  • Page 57 SPINDLE, Ø4” x 23-3/4”, SCALE KIT - 600/55 x 26.5 FLOTATION TIRE DS410658A LOAD CELL, HITCH, Ø2.975” x 16-3/4” DS404256 JUNCTION BOX, 6PT MOBILE, STANDARD VB900-SK5 HITCH COVER, SCALE KIT DS410656 CABLE, EZ MATE FEMALE, 31 FT DS407150 CABLE, EZ MATE FEMALE, 21 FT...

  • Page 58: Limited Warranty Statement

    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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