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LOWLANDER MANURE SPREADER INSTRUCTIONS AND SPARES MANUAL HD MK2 & WIDEBODY RANGE MODELS 150HD, 175HD, 180WB & 230WB For spare parts please call: Telephone: +44 (0)1362 860352 Fax: +44 (0)1362 860930 E-mail: mail@gtbunning.co.uk Website: www.gtbunning.co.uk Version: 2020 V1.0...
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DEALERS STAMP Information It is the duty of the Operator to ensure that the machine is Maintained and operated in accordance with all local and National regulations.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Bunning Lowlander HD MK2 & WIDEBODY Pre-Delivery Inspection sheet The purpose of this document is to ensure that the operator, hirer or owner is fully appraised of all safey guidelines and operating and maintenance methods before taking possession of the machine.
Floor Speed Control Unit Floor Drive Relief Valves Floor Drive Gearbox RT800/60/32 – TVA STANDARD Floor Drive Gearbox RT800/60/32 – 150HD & 175HD HBD STANDARD Floor Drive Gearbox RT1000/70/32 – TVA OPTION Floor Drive Gearbox RT1000/70/32 – WB 180 & 230 HBD STANDARD Rear Floor Shaft Assembly RT800/60 –...
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PTO Guard Safety Chain Fixing PTO Shaft Stowage AXLES & BRAKES Axles & Brakes Arrangements For all brake and axle parts please contact your local dealer or GT Bunning. Hydraulic Brake Systems Air (Pneumatic) Brake Systems Axles & Drawbar Springs Maintenance...
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THIS MANUAL IS THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without GT Bunning’s express written permission is forbidden. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
This may impair its operating safety, as well as safety at work for the operator and could invalidate warranty. GT Bunning will in no way be liable for damage or personal injury caused by the use of other than original GT Bunning parts, accessories and additional equipment.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL INTRODUCTION This manual provides information on the use, adjustment and servicing of the GT Bunning range of Lowlander spreader. Following the advice on the correct maintenance and servicing procedures will ensure maximum performance and a long service life of your machine.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MACHINE OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION BODY DRAWBAR STONE GUARD FRONT PILLAR PTO DRIVE LINE FINGER GUARD SUPPORT LEG LADDER WHEEL & TYRE ASSEMBLY AUGER GEARBOX FLOOR DRIVE GEARBOX, MOTOR AND VALVE AUGERS AUTO LAMP ASSEMBLY AXLE...
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The intended purpose of the vehicle is to tow and spread manure and other materials. HITCHING TO TRACTOR Attach spreader to pick-up hook or static hitch stub. Do not attach to swinging drawbar or pick-up hook in extended position.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL COUPLING OF HYDRAULIC HOSES Fit the two hoses for the floor drive hydraulic motor (one to feed and one for return) to double spool valve on tractor. Choose position of spool lever for ease of control to obtain floor movement to rear. Reversing of floor is done by selecting the opposite position of the hydraulic control lever.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL HANDBRAKE The handbrake is a multi-stroke ratchet type. To apply the handbrake give the handle short pumps (a clicking of the ratchet will be heard) until resistance occurs and subsequent tightening of the cable. To release the handbrake give the handle one sharp movement in the opposite direction.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL INSTALLATION AND GENERAL USE OF DETACHABLE SPINNER DECK 1.8.1 GENERAL USE The detachable spinner deck is designed purely for wider spread patterns and low application rates of between 1 and 3 tonnes per acre (2 ½ to 7 ½ tonnes per hectare). It must NEVER be used to spread long straw-based materials or heavy applications beyond 5 tonnes per acre.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL REMOVING THE SPINNER DECK Clean all material from spinners and decks. Remove 4 bolts from the flexi coupling. Loosen hook bolts No. 14 and hinge back to clear anchors. Using approved lifting apparatus lift from lower lifting eye on the canopy firstly pulling the bottom of the deck assembly away from rear of spreader to the clear auger blades.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HORIZONTAL BEATERS 1.9.1 GENERAL USE The horizontal beater with spinner discs is designed primarily for wider spread patterns and lower application rates for product such as chicken and turkey manure, however long straw based materials can be spread effectively.
1.10.1 BUNNING CUSTOM SETUP This part of the setup is done at the factory and MUST NOT be changed at any time. If required, it must only be performed by an authorised Bunning personnel. 1.10.2 VALVE SETUP It is highly recommended to update the valve calibration if you change tractors.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 1.10.3 WEIGH CELL CALIBRATION MAIN MENU: From the main spread screen, scroll to the FACTORY 1234 (OK) Then icon and PIN: FACTORY MENU: LOADCELL INTERFACES: (OK) FUNCTION: CAN MODULE 1 Check that is set at ⬅➡...
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 1.11 LOAD CELL DIAGNOSTICS There are several things that can be checked to diagnose load cell issues. 1.11.1 INSTRUMENT DIAGNOSTICS 1.11.1.1 In “Diagnostics – Loadcell Interfaces” is there a voltage and weight reading? ...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 1.11.3 LOADCELL DIAGNOSTICS A multi-meter will be needed for these tests, capable of reading in V and mV. 1.11.3.1 Measure between the red (+v) and black (0v) wire on one of the loadcell inputs, it should be 5v.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Typical Reading – 0-10 mV (0.4mV was an empty 5m , 5t spreader with 4 cells, this showed as 0.385 in the Loadcell Diagnostics) Anything around 30mV would be unusual ...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 1.11.4 EARTH BONDING FOR JUNCTION BOX/ECU It is recommended that the “Type-C” junction box (PSi systems) or the “Type-E” ECU (Isocan/Isobus systems) be grounded to the chassis of the spreader. This is to ensure that any voltage spikes (caused by solenoids shutting down etc.) do not damage the equipment.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 1.12 ENCODER FITTED TO REAR FLOOR SHAFT See Section 8.14 WEIGH CELLS SPARES for part numbers. Gearbox Gearbox Brand Valve Type Adan Motor RDS Feedback Approx rpm of Type Ratio (Litres/min)
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION OF SPREADER DAILY GREASE Front and rear floor shaft Overrun clutch to front of main auger or beater gearbox Hitch eye WEEKLY GREASE All sealed bearings – 1/2 pump of grease gun maximum. TAKE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE GREASE SEAL BY OVERGREASING Sliding tube of PTO shaft.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 3. Grease the Overrun Clutch to front of the auger gearbox. WEEKLY (40 HRS) 1. Check wheel nuts. Re-torque as needed. 2. Grease all sealed bearings Driveline hanger bearings (2 or 3 depending on model). b.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6. Check gearbox oil level a. Floor Chain Drive Gearbox Oil should be level with the middle of the sight glass. Add oil as required through the top plug. b.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 4. Check condition of rotor blades and paddles. Repair when there are loose bolts, cracked welds, chipped, bent or broken blades or paddles. Replace when any components are worn within 1 inch (25 mm) of flighting.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Mainteneance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION CODE CK = CHECK CL = CLEAN G = GREASE FLOOR GEARBOX Page 29...
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL SHEARBOLT PROTECTION Only one shearbolt is fitted to the spreader. This is located on the spreader end of the PTO shaft. The bolt is M10 x 60 grade 6.8 mild steel. ON NO ACCOUNT MUST A BOLT OF HIGHER GRADE THAN 6.8 TENSILE STRENGTH BE FITTED.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FLOOR DRIVE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR FLOOR DRIVE 3.1.1 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT SINGLE DRIVE 800/60 WITH MANUAL FLOW CONTROL KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION B3030/1 MANUAL VALVE 84LPM 51576 QUICK RELEASE PROBE M 1/2"...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 3.1.2 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT SINGLE DRIVE 800/60 WITH ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION B3034 ELECTRIC VALVE 76LPM 51458/1 FITTING TEE BSP M-M-F 1/2" B3035 ELECTRIC VALVE 114LPM 51576...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 3.1.3 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DUAL DRIVE 800/60 WITH ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION B3034 ELECTRIC VALVE 76LPM 51448 FITTING TEE BSP M-M-M 1/2" B3035 ELECTRIC VALVE 114LPM 51458/1 FITTING TEE BSP M-M-F 1/2"...
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FLOOR SPEED CONTROL UNIT 3.2.1 MANUAL FLOW CONTROL VALVES PART No. DESCRIPTION FLOW RATE (LPM) REFERENCE B3030/1 MANUAL VALVE STANDARD B3031 MANUAL VALVE OPTION 3.2.2 ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL VALVES PART No.
LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FLOOR DRIVE RELIEF VALVES This valve is cross line type and is fitted to the hydraulic motor on the floor drive gearbox. The pressure can be varied to suit the material being spread. To adjust, engage the oil flow via the spool valve on the tractor, insert the Allen key to prevent the screw from rotating whilst slacking off the lock nut.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PTO AND TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION MK2 150HD & 175HD AND WIDEBODY 180 & 230 T80 SHAFTS ON ALL MODELS PART No. DESCRIPTION 42360 PTO SHAFT F/M 42311 PTO SHAFT M/M...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL TRANSMISSION DRIVELINE PARTS KEY PART No. DESCRIPTION KEY PART No. DESCRIPTION SHAFT 1-3/4" 6 SPLINE + INNER 42045 42108 YOKE TO 1-3/4" 6 SPLINE T80 TUBE ASSY 42106 OUTER T80 TUBE 3m * 42101 YOKE TO INNER T80 TUBE...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Page 64...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Page 65...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL WALTERSCHEID WIDE ANGLE PTO SHAFT PARTS KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION W/A P.T.O SHAFT COMPLETE 43005 43302 OUTER TUBE S5 PROFILE 21 SPLI NE W/A P.T.O SHAFT COMPLETE 43006 43315...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PTO GUARD SAFETY CHAIN FIXING Care should be taken when fixing the PTO safety chains, by following the guidelines below you can help avoid unnecessary and possibly expensive damage to the PTO guard and its component parts. The purpose of the safety chain is to stop the guarding from rotating during its normal operation thus preventing foreign objects becoming entangled in it including you!, the safety chains must be fixed in a position that limits the risk of damage to both operator and shaft guarding.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Safety chain fixing positions PTO SHAFT STOWAGE When the spreader is not in use stow PTO shaft as shown to prevent damage. Please check the condition of the PTO shaft guard regularly, if damaged replace as soon as possible. Page 69...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL AXLES AND BRAKES AXLES & BRAKES ARRANGEMENTS For all brake and axle parts please contact your local dealer or GT Bunning. 6.1.1 ROCKING-BEAM TANDEM SUSPENSION, 26 TONNE 230 WIDEBODY PART No.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS 6.2.1 HYDRAULIC BRAKE RAM ASSEMBLY – Widebody 150HD, 175HD & 180 35mm BORE – 70830.3 KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION 70830/3 RAM ASSEMBLY 70831/3 SEAL KIT 70830/4 SPRING &...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.2.3 HYDRAULIC BRAKE CIRCUIT SINGLE AXLE 150HD & 175HD – 6860mm 180 & 230 – 7315mm PART No. DESCRIPTION 51568 COUPLING 3/8 FEMALE SELF SEAL 51583-1 DUMMY 3/8 MALE 51463 3/8"-3/8"...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.2.5 HYDRAULIC BRAKE CIRCUIT TANDEM AXLE 230 WIDEBODY PART No. DESCRIPTION 51568 COUPLING 3/8 FEMALE SELF SEAL 51583-1 DUMMY 3/8 MALE 51463 3/8"-3/8" NPT BULHKHEAD 51447 3/8"-3/8"-3/8" NPT MALE TEE B4462 INTER-CONNECTING HOSE B4454...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL AIR (PNEUMATIC) BRAKE SYSTEMS 6.3.1 INTRODUCTION & SAFETY Since 1986 trailers used for the sole purpose of Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry, and travelling below 20mph have been allowed to have a braking performance of just 25%. This means that a tandem axled agricultural trailer with 16 tonnes of weight imposed on the road, by its tyres, would need to generate a minimum braking force of 1000 kg per wheel.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.3.3 TWO-LINE TRAILER AIR BRAKING SYSTEMS The two-line trailer braking system is based on HGV trailer braking systems which were designed to meet the European Council Directive 71/320/EEC. These systems use one red air line (known as a supply or emergency line) which is permanently pressurized by the tractor when coupled to the trailer, and one yellow line (known as the service or control line) which has a variable pressure.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.3.4 TWO-LINE SYSTEM – OPERATION The air enters the trailer via the red susie (2) and passes through a filter (6). The filter is designed to trap particles of dirt, to stop them entering other valves further down the line.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL The RELSV has several functions, one of which is load sensing. The service pressure may be modified by the RELSV based upon the weight sensed by the valve, as the RELSV is connected to the suspension via a vertical linkage (rod) and its operating arm.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.3.5 BASIC PNEUMATIC CHECKS In order to perform some basic air checks, at least two good quality, calibrated air gauges are required, along with their connecting hoses, and often a few extra assorted test points. The trailer should have test points positioned around the system, so that tests can easily be carried out.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Test 3 (Smooth Operation/No Residual Pressure) Swap the test coupling to the yellow line or attach the gauge and test hose to any test point in the yellow line leading up to port 4 of the RELSV.
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Find out the recommended unladen LSV setting pressure for your trailer. This may be on a data plate, or available from GT Bunning, or J H Milnes, the air kits supplier. This is not the pressure present in the trailer’s brakes during normal unladen braking, but is a pressure used for setting up the RELSV! Along with this unladen pressure you should also get its associated “test pressure”, as well as the laden brake...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Step 6 Check the unladen setting by applying the test pressure down the yellow line (6.0 bar used in this example) and measure the RELSV output pressure. This can be measured directly at any unused port 2, or on a brake chamber. If the pressure is correct (2.5 bar in this example), then the valve is now set up.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.3.8.2 SPRING BRAKES FOR EMERGENCY BRAKING AND PARKING All vehicles and trailers with air brakes must have a way of stopping if the service brake system fails. Using spring brakes combines this emergency braking system with a parking-brake system.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.3.8.3 DISABLING THE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER Using a "caging bolt" or other mechanism, a technician can manually compress or "cage" the spring in a spring brake chamber. This may be necessary to move a trailer in an emergency. When a spring brake chamber fails, a technician may use the manual caging method to temporarily disable it.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.3.8.5 FITTING THE SPRING PARKING BRAKES With the spring parking brakes please do the following to help you remove the internal threaded rod; Fit the spring brakes to the Trailer/ tanker as normal connecting the service pipe to port 11 (normal brakes) and the spring brake pipe to port number 12.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.3.9 TROUBLESHOOTING - PNEUMATICS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION DISCONNECT TRAILER TO ASCERTAIN AIR LEAK IN SYSTEM WHETHER LEAK IS IN THE TRACTOR, OR TRAILER COMPRESSOR OR UNLOADER/AIR CHECK IF COMPRESSOR IS BLOWING-OFF TRACTOR (TRAILER CIRCUIT) LOW DRYER PROBLEM AT UNLOADER, OR AIR DRYER.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL AXLES & DRAWBAR SPRINGS MAINTENANCE SAFETY NOTICE NB: Excerpt from the COLAERT ESSIEUX SYSTEM Manual. The authors and publisher are not liable for any physical damage or personal injury resulting from errors or omissions in this manual.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.2 GENERAL INFORMATION The specifications of our axles and suspensions can be found in the general COLAERT ESSIEUX catalogue. The catalogue provides the following information. Axles - The axle cross-section. - The axle type.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.3 AXLE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6.4.3.1 ASSEMBLY AND FIXING OF THE WHEELS Above all to check that the type of wheel used is compatible with the nut of the wheel stud, for all the cases of fixing of the wheel with centering on the wheel stud, i.e.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.3.2 TIGHTENING AND RETIGHTENING WHEEL NUTS (SUMMARY): Never use impact wrenches to tighten the wheel nuts as the impact torque may be excessive. Wheel nuts should be tightened diagonally using a torque wrench. If power tools are used (for example, pneumatic torque wrench) they must be carefully set to the required torque for tightening.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.3.5 ADJUSTING THE WHEEL BEARINGS Lift the axle until the wheel is no longer resting on the ground. Large wheels should be removed so that the play is easier to feel and to make it easier to adjust the bearings. - Remove the hubcap.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL DISASSEMBLY: (See figures 9.3.5 and 9.3.6.a) - Slacken the wheel nuts. - Lift the axle until the wheel is off the ground. - Remove the wheel. - Release the brakes (make sure that the vehicle cannot move). - Remove the hubcap.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.3.7 REPLACING THE WHEEL BEARING New grease retaining plates should be fitted to hubs with grease retaining plates (See figure 9.3.5), as the plates will be damaged while removing the bearing cups. Unpack the bearings at the last moment and never mix them up.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.4 BRAKE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6.4.4.1 INITIAL CHECKS The brakes should be tested before using for the first time and after the first laden journey: - Check the actuator and return spring mountings, check the actuator stroke and return travel and check that the road and parking brakes operate and release correctly.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.4.3 ADJUSTING BRAKES WITH FIXED LEVERS Take up the slack when the actuator stroke reaches about two thirds of the maximum travel (See figure 9.4.3.a). To take up the slack, turn the lever by one or more splines, ensuring that the brakes are not touching when released (to prevent overheating the brakes).
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL For braking systems with a tandem yoke, the yoke must remain parallel with the axle especially when the brakes are fully applied (See figure 9.4.3.b). This means that the stroke of the levers on the brakes at each side must be identical. Otherwise, the brake slack must be adjusted.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL See sections 6.4.3.5 ADJUSTING THE WHEEL BEARINGS and 6.4.3.6 LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARINGS for hub disassembly and reassembly and wheel bearing lubrication and adjustment. When replacing the brake linings, check all the brake components. - Condition of the drums.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.5 STEERING AXLES 6.4.5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Steering axles have a suspended traverse with two spindles that can swivel about a kingpin. This can considerably reduce tyre wear, improve the manoeuvrability of trucks and trailers and significantly reduce parasitic forces on the chassis and wheels. They are particularly useful for large vehicles with several axles.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.5.2.2 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT 6.4.5.2.2.1 STEERING AXLE WITH ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TIE ROD (see figure 9.3.2.2.1) Before adjusting the wheel alignment, check that the flexible bushings at the ends of the tie rod are in good condition and replace them if necessary.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.5.2.2.2 STEERING AXLES WITH ECCENTRIC FLEXIBLE BUSHINGS (see figure 9.3.2.2.2) In this case the length of the tie rod is fixed and the wheel alignment is adjusted using the flexible bushings at the ends of the tie rod.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.5.2.3 LOCKING RAM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING The locking rams straighten the wheels and hold them straight. Tighten the lock nut Item 2 against the blind nut Item 1 regularly (figure 9.3.2.3). Adjust the locking rams after aligning the wheel (See section 6.4.5.2.2 Checking and adjusting the wheel alignment).
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.5.2.4 ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE, STEERING AXLES WITH CONICAL PINS ONLY Before intensive use and every year: - For steer axles with conical kingpins (this type of axle has pressed steel caps Item 3 over the adjustment nuts Item 4). - Check and, if necessary, adjust the clearance.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.5.2.5 ADJUSTING THE FULL-LOCK ANGLE (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) Adjust the full-lock stop screws to limit the axle full-lock angle when fitting wide tyres. Check the full-lock angle regularly by turning fully to the right and to the left and checking that the tyres do not touch the trailer or suspension as this might wear or damage the tyres.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.6 BASIC TANDEM AND BASIC HALF-TANDEM SUSPENSIONS After the first laden journey, before intensive use or every 6 months (See Figure 9.4.1): - Tighten all the centre clamping bolts and axle U-bolts to the recommended torque. Tighten the nuts diagonally (See Section 6.4.8 U-BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE).
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.7 ROD HALF-TANDEM SUSPENSION, TANDEM AND TRIDEM After the first laden journey, before intensive use or every 6 months (See figure 9.5.a): - Tighten all the axle U-bolt nuts to the recommended torque. Tighten the nuts diagonally (See Section 6.4.8 U-BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE).
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL - Retighten the adjustable trailing arms (See figure 9.5.b): if the bolts were loose, the length of the trailing arms may be incorrect. Check that the axles are correctly aligned after tightening (central section with left and right-hand threads).
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.8 U-BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE MIN TIGHTENING MAX TIGHTENING U-BOLT, WRENCH TORQUE TORQUE inch Kg.m ft.lb Kg.m ft.lb 0.709 0.866 0.0945 1.063 1.181 1000 Page 109...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.9 DRAWBAR SPRINGS After the first laden journey, before intensive use or every 6 months (See figure 9.7) - Retighten all the mounting U-bolt nuts to the recommended torque Item 2. - Lubricate the attachment shaft Item 3.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 6.4.10 MINIMUM PROGRAM OF MAINTENANCE This maintenance plan is intended for normal operating conditions. More frequent maintenance may be required for harsh operating conditions(construction sites, mountains, intensive use, etc)... See the following paragraphs for detailed maintenance instructions.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL TYRES AND WHEELS TYRE AND WHEEL MAINTENANCE Maintenance of correct inflation pressure is the basic essential factor in obtaining the best performance and life from a pneumatic tyre. The air inside the tyre enables it to carry a load. It is only when the inflation pressure is correctly matched that the tyre adopts its optimum cross-sectional shape and the tread rests correctly on the road surface with the correct pressure distribution across its whole width, thus allowing the sidewalls to provide the required degree of flexibility.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PRESSURE SETTINGS STD TYRES – GENERAL MAXIMUM TYRE PRESSURES PRESSURE PRESSURE WHEEL & TYRE WHEEL & TYRE 580/70 R 38 (170A8) 800/70 R 38 (173 A8/B) 580/70 R 38 (180A8) 710/70 R 42 (180A8) 710/70 R 38 (178A8) 650/65 R 38 (178A8)
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 710/70 R 38 ALLIANCE 710/70 R 42 ALLIANCE Page 114...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 650/55 R 26.5 BKT OPTION WHEELS & TYRES 600/55 R 22.5 ALLIANCE Page 115...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 650/65 R 38 ALLIANCE WHEEL TYPE & TORQUE SETTINGS TYRE TYPE WHEEL TYPE WHEEL STUD TORQUE SETTINGS LOAD BORE SIZE TYPE OFFSET (mm) SIZE lb-ft RATING (mm) (mm) 580/70 R 38 170A8 W18A x 38...
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70439/2 U-BOLT 30mm * NORTH AMERICAN STYLE CAT 3, 4 & 5 (Contact your local dealer or GT Bunning) DRAWBAR ASSEMBLIES: The North American style mounting available upon request. HITCHES: The North American style Swivel and Clevis hitches available upon request.
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HITCH, 3 x 26mm BOLT PATTERN, 2in PIN B5294/2 BULL-PULL NORTH-AMERICAN CAT-4 SWIVEL HITCH, 3 x 26mm BOLT PATTERN, 2in PIN COMES WITH 1 ½in (CAT-3) & 2in (CAT-4) DRAW PIN INSERTS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR GT BUNNING FOR DETAILS. Page 118...
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HYDRAULIC BRAKE CONNECTION MALE AIR COUPLING MALE AIR COUPLING FEMALE NOTE:The drawbar is designed for highway use only towing an unladen spreader. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR GT BUNNING FOR DETAILS ON REAR DRAWBAR OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS. Page 119...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL GUILLOTINE SLURRY DOOR – TWIN VERTICAL AUGERS PART No. DESCRIPTION B4115 GUILLOTINE DOOR B4138 HYDRAULIC RAM 65520 RAM SEAL KIT B4130 TOP RAM PIN DIA 5/8" B4132 BOTTOM RAM PIN DIA 3/4" B4166 RUBBER SKIRT W.B B4162...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL GUILLOTINE SLURRY DOOR – HORIZONTAL BEATERS & DISCS PART No. DESCRIPTION B4115 DOOR B4138 HYDRAULIC RAM 65520 SEAL KIT 50mm BORE B4130 TOP RAM PIN DIA 5/8" B4132 BOTTOM RAM PIN DIA 3/4"...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL GUILLOTINE SLURRY DOOR HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT. PART No. DESCRIPTION 51576 1/2" PROBE MALE SELF SEALER 51583 DUMMY 1/2" FEMALE 51463 3/8"-3/8"- BPT BULKHEAD 51447 3/8"-3/8"-3/8" MALE TEE 51335 3/8"-3/8" BPT NIPPLE 10522 3/8"-3/8"...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL SUPPORT LEG PART No. 70306 Use unladen only TOOLBOX PART No. 80136 Page 123...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 8.10 HANDBRAKE CONTROL IMAGE PART NO. & DESCRIPTION 70321 MULTI-STROKE HANDBRAKE 70321/1 POWERBRAKE-RT HANDBRAKE 8.11 BODY SEAL RUBBERS PART No. DESCRIPTION B4166/1 SLURRY DOOR RUBBER B4166/1 FRONTWALL RUBBER B4123 DOUBLE WIPER RUBBER STRIP B4176/1...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 8.12 SIMPLE CANOPY AMS1298 B4153 RUBBER SKIRT 8.13 HYDRAULIC BORDER CONTROL PART No. DESCRIPTION 65078 RAM DA30 20 255 B4191 MOUNT BRACKET LH B4191/1 MOUNT BRACKET RH B4190 DEFLECTOR PLATE LH B4190/1 DEFLECTOR PLATE RH...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 8.14 SLUDGE CAKE BUILD KEY QTY PART No. DESCRIPTION B1180/1 BEARING Ø60 C/W CAP B2352 SPACER 73154 BOLT & NUT M16x50 B1048 AUGER ASSEMBLY LH (SEE SECTION 4.3 FOR PARTS) B1049 AUGER ASSEMBLY RH (SEE SECTION 4.3 FOR PARTS) B5321/2...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 8.15 WEIGH CELL SPARES IMAGE PART No. DESCRIPTION B9097 LOAD CELL 6.4m LEAD B9098 LOAD CELL 12.2m LEAD B9073 PRINTER UNIT B9025 REAR SHAFT ROTARY SENSOR KIT B9021 REAR SHAFT ROTARY SENSOR ONLY (ITEM NO.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL ELECTRICS WIRING FOR 12v 7 PIN PLUG YELLOW –Y– L.H INDICATOR BLUE –B– FOG WHITE -W– EARTH GREEN – G- R.H. INDICATOR BROWN –BR- TAIL RED –R- STOP BLACK –BL- SIDE MARKERS Pins 5 &...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL LIGHTING COMPONENTS PART QUANTITY IMAGE DESCRIPTION EXTRA 70009/3 REAR LAMPS 2 / 4 70081 TRIANGLE REFLECTOR – RED 70154 MARKER LAMPS – WHITE – FRONT 2 / 4 ...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 10.1 HAZARDOUS MACHINERY WARNING This machine is hazardous if improperly used and may cause serious injury or death if not used in accordance with these operating instructions and safety warnings. Employers are required to train and supervise all operators and assistants to observe safety precautions described by this handbook, the installation process and by warning decals.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 10.7 COUPLING / DECOUPLING Care must be taken to avoid crushing an assistant when coupling or decoupling the machine to a tractor. 10.8 MACHINERY START UP Sound the horn before starting this machine. 10.9 MACHINERY SHUT DOWN This machine must be operated from a tractor driver’s seat.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 10.13 SAFETY DECAL LOCATION WARNING – When spreading , lower slurry door to cover exposed augers as the load reduces. DANGER – Keep hands clear of taildoor and mechanism during operation. iii) WARNING –...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 10.14 OPERATING HAZARD AREA Objects can be thrown out from the rotors with enough force to severely injure people. Stay away from machine when it is running. Keep others away. ...
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During the 3 year warranty period any failures which occur due to faulty components or workmanship must be reported to G.T. Bunning & Sons Ltd before any repairs or replacements of components is carried out. The warranty period commences on the despatch date from the factory. All parts not guaranteed by G.T.
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL IDENTIFICATION PLATE The machine serial number (VIN) is required with all orders for spare parts and technical enquires. This is necessary in order to ensure correct delivery of spare parts. The identification plate with the machine number is either attached to the middle right side of the machine drawbar, front left hand side of the sprung drawbar frame, or the left hand side of the full-length chassis.
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15000 17500 18000 23000 PAYLOAD + TARE Kg 21540 24850 23000 31000 AXLE SIZE 150 SQ 150SQ 150 SQ 130 SQ Bunning tolerance +/- 2% MODEL 150HD 175HD Axle SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE TANDEM Axle beam size 150mm 150mm 150mm 110mm...
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8560 3516 3080 6000 1830 2150 8560 3550* 3080 * 2900mm with wheels under body Bunning tolerance +/- 2% FOR PROMPT SUPPLY OF SPARES, ALWAYS QUOTE THE CHASSIS SERIAL NUMBER, (FOUND ON THE CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION PLATE) Page 139...
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LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 15.3 BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The table(s) shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and cap-screws. 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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Registered Office: The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham Norfolk NR20 4DT ENGLAND Telephone: +44 (0)1362 860352 Fax: +44 (0)1362 860930 E-mail: mail@gtbunning.co.uk Website: www.gtbunning.co.uk G.T. Bunning & Sons Ltd...
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