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FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Bunning FarmStar 60 & 80 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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL CHASSIS SERIAL NUMBER ............... SECTION & CONTENTS PAGE Preface. How to use this manual. Operating on public roads. Introduction. Disposal. EC Declaration of Conformity. Machine over view. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hitching to tractor.
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FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL AUGERS AND DRIVES Shredding augers. Gearbox STANDARD 540 / 360. P.T.O AND TRANSMISSION Transmission 60. Transmission 80. Problems and possible solutions. Walterschied wide angle PTO. Walterschied torque limiter. Walterschied PTO shaft.
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FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL OPTIONS Guillotine slurry door. Guillotine slurry door hydraulic circuit. Support Leg. Handbrake control multi-stroke MS45. Body seal rubber. Simple canopy. ELECTRICS 10.1 Wiring for 12v 7 pin plug. 10.2 Rear lamps.
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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MACHINE OVER VIEW MACHINE OVER VIEW PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION BODY DRAWBAR STONE GUARD FRONT PILLAR PTO DRIVE LINE FINGER GUARD SUPPORT LEG LADDER WHEEL & TYRE ASSEMBLY AUGER GEARBOX...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Hand brake. 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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL MAINTENANCE Lubrication of spreader. DAILY GREASE Front and rear floor shaft Overrun clutch to front of main ‘T’ gearbox Hitch eye WEEKLY GREASE All sealed bearing – 1/2 pump of grease gun maximum.
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FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL b. Rear Shaft. • Grease both left and right bearings. 3. Grease the Overrun Clutch to front of the auger gearbox. WEEKLY (40 HRS) 1. Check wheel nuts. Re-torque as needed.
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FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 4. Grease PTO input drive system. a. Input shaft. b. Cross joint fittings. c. Guard bearings. d. Shear bolt housing. e. Over-running clutch (5 pumps). 5. Grease the implement jack top.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 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 Page 16...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FLOOR DRIVE RELIEF VALVES This valve is cross line type and fitted to the hydraulic motor on the floor drive gearbox. The pressure can be varied to suit the material being spread. To adjust,...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Page 38...
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FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Page 39...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 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. Please see DVD supplied or contact your local dealer.
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FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL The following pointers should help keep your guard serviceable for many hours. 1. Don't leave the chains too long allowing them to wrap around the guard it will damage the guard.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL PTO STOWAGE When the spreader is not in use stow PTO as shown to prevent damage. Please check the condition of the PTO guard regularly, if damaged replace as soon as possible.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL FARMSTAR 80 TANDEM SPRUNG SUSPENSION SPARES Part number 5,6,7,8 7 9 all come in kit 70461/1 PART No. DESCRIPTION FRONT SUPPORT REAR SUPPORT 70466 RIGHT ROCKER ARM L = 310...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 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...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL TYRE PRESSURE SETTINGS Recommended rims in red For stationary service (0 km/h) and speed up to 10 km/h inflation pressure must increase by 20%. Field dual: 88% of field load, field triple: of field load.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL SUPPORT LEG PART No. 70307 HANDBRAKE CONTROL MULTI-STROKE MS45 PART No. 70321 BODY SEAL RUBBER PART No. DESCRIPTION B4159 SLURRY DOOR & FRONTWALL B4176 AUGER DECK B4177 DOUBLE WIPE...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL ELECTRICS 10.1 WIRING FOR 12v 7 PIN PLUG RED – R – STOP GREEN – G – R.H INDICATOR BROWN – BR – TAIL WHITE – W – EARTH BLACK –...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 11.1 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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 11.8 Machinery start up Sound the horn before starting this machine. 11.9 Machinery shut down This machine must be operated from a tractor driver’s seat. The tractor and machine must be shut down, the key removed and hydraulics lowered;...
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL Danger – Keep hands clear of taildoor and mechanism during operation. 11.14 Operating hazard area • Objects can be thrown out from the rotors with sufficient force to severely injure people. Stay away from machine when it is running.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL 11.15 Warnings WARNING Keep all limbs clear of the spreading augers when in motion. Do not attempt to remove obstacles or carry out adjustments without stopping spreader operation first. Taking short cuts can result in permanent injury or loss of life.
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.
FARMSTAR 60 & 80 MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL IDENTIFICATION PLATE The machine number (VIN), the model is required with all orders for spare parts and technical enquires. The is necessary in order to ensure correct delivery of spare parts.
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