Preparing For Operation - H&S 6180 Operator's Manual

TRACTOR CONNECTIONS
Tractor Hitch
Fasten the spreader hitch to the drawbar with a hitch pin with a safety locking device. Use 1-1/2"
diameter hitch pin to pull spreader. Remove the weight from the jack (jack is not to be used when spreader
is loaded). The hitch of the spreader is designed for a standardized tractor hitch. Adjust the drawbar so that
it is 13 to 17 inches above the ground. Extend or shorten it so that the horizontal distance from the end
of the tractor power takeoff shaft to the center of the hitch pin hole is 15-3/4" for 1000 PTO as shown in
drawing. An improperly located hitch point may cause damage to the universal joints of the power takeoff.
Secure the drawbar so that the hitch pin hole is directly below the power drive line.
Hydraulics
The spreader requires a 4-hose hook-up;
1. Connect the set of hydraulic hoses which operates the Manure Spreader hydraulic apron drive from the
spreader to a double acting valve on the tractor.
2. Connect the set of hydraulic hoses which operate the hydraulic endgate to another double acting valve
on the tractor.
3. The hydraulic endgate must be raised completely prior to activating hydraulics for the apron.
4. Operate the tractor valve to fill the hydraulic lines and operate the cylinders. Add hydraulic fluid to the
tractor system, as required.
Note: Before operation, run the machine slowly to make sure that the Manure Spreader is operating
and lubricated properly.

PREPARING FOR OPERATION

15-3/4" for 1000 RPM
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