Operation - H&S 3156 Operator's Manual

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
If a foreign object becomes lodged in the beater area and shears the shear bolt, disengage the PTO.
Stop the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and allow all mechanisms to stop before cleaning or
working on the spreader.
WARNING: Some photographs used in the following pages show guards or shields
are removed for clarification. NEVER operate the machine until these guards or shields
are in proper operating position.
LOADING
Begin loading the spreader at the front end and work toward the rear until loading is completed. Loading
this way permits the material to be spread uniformly. Loading front to rear is particularly important when
the spreader is loaded by a mechanical loader because this type of load requires more power to spread
than other loads.
When hauling extremely heavy materials with a large portion of dirt, it may be necessary to reduce the
load size to prevent excessive shear bolt breakage. Never dump material onto the beater. Do not use
extra sideboards. Do not overload the Manure Spreader. Overloading decreases the spreading
effectiveness. Do not load more than 15 inches above the beater.
WINTER OPERATION
In freezing weather, make certain that hydraulic tailgate is not frozen to the sides or on the floor of the
spreader. Make sure the apron chain is not frozen to the spreader floor or any lumps of manure are
frozen to the floor.
SPREADING
1. Engage the tractor PTO slowly. The beater is always in
the engaged position, therefore, engaging the tractor PTO
will automatically starts the beaters.
2. Raise the hydraulic endgate by engaging the tractor
hydraulics.
Note: The Hydraulic endgate MUST BE RAISED
COMPLETELY prior to engaging the hydraulic main
apron.
3. Engage the tractor hydraulic lever into the detent position
to operate the hydraulic drive main aprons.
4. Control the variable speed main apron by using the
cab-mounted electric control.
5. When the spreader is almost empty, the box can be
cleaned out by disengaging the tractor PTO (which will stop
the beater), and increasing the apron speed.
6. When the spreader is completely empty, return the apron
speed indicator to the stop position and engage the tractor
hydraulics to close the hydraulic endgate.

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