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Meyer's M3280 Instruction And Parts Book

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INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK – REV. C1
HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
Model: M3280
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, WI by
MEYER'S EQUIPMENT
Mfg. Corp.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK – REV. C1 HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS Model: M3280 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, WI by MEYER’S EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 2 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS Width of Box Inside 60” – 74” Overall Width 116-1/2” Length of Box Inside 190” Depth 37-3/8” Overall Length 22’ 10” Overall Height 76” Ground Clearance 13-1/2” App. Capacity (Struck Cu. Ft.) App. Capacity (Heaped Cu. Ft.) App. Empty Weight (lbs.) 7300 Loading Height 63”...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Meyer’s Manure Spreader! With proper use and preventative maintenance, it will give you many years of trouble-free operation. • At the front of this manual is a Product Registration and Inspection Certificate. Be sure your dealer has completed this certificate and forwarded a copy to the manufacturer to validate the manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................3 SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................. 6 SAFETY DECALS & LOCATIONS ........................6 MANURE SPREADER SAFETY ........................10 MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ..................11 PRE-OPERATION ............................. 12 GENERAL ................................. 12 TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS ......................12 TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS ........................
  • Page 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................. 22 BOX PARTS & MISC..............................22 FRONT BELT DRIVE & RELATED PARTS ........................24 SIDE SHAFT & RELATED PARTS ..........................26 MAIN BEATER DRIVE & RELATED PARTS........................28 TOP BEATER DRIVE & RELATED PARTS ........................30 BEATERS &...

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS 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.
  • Page 7 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 8 DECAL A – PART NO. 3000 DECAL B – PART NO.3001 DECAL C – PART NO. 3002 DECAL D – PART NO. 3003 DECAL E – PART NO. 3004 DECAL F – PART NO. SW104 DECAL G – PART NO. SW104-1 DECAL H –...
  • Page 9 REFLECTIVE TAPE – YELLOW REFLECTIVE TAPE – RED DECAL N – PART NO. SW2000 DECAL L DECAL M PART NO. PM17-5910 PART NO. PM17-5915 DECAL O – PART NO. 3006 DECAL P – PART NO. SW2001 M o d e l M 3 2 8 0 P a g e...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

    MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit: 1. Disengage the tractor PTO. 2. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and take it with you. 3. Wait for all movement to stop. 4.

  • Page 12: Pre-Operation

    PRE-OPERATION GENERAL Read the entire Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this manure spreader. Before attempting any maintenance or repairs; always be sure all rotating parts have stopped and that the tractor is shut off. Disconnect the PTO, relieve all hydraulic pressure and disconnect hydraulic hoses. WARNING NEVER OPERATE SPREADER WITH ANY GUARDS OR SHIELDS REMOVED.

  • Page 13: Tractor Towing Size Requirements

    Spreader Gross Weight Empty Weight (7300 lbs) + Load Weight = Gross Weight Minimum Tractor Weight Spreader Gross Weight x (2/3) = Min Tractor Weight LOAD TYPE M3280 CAPACITY EXAMPLE Struck Level 280 ft A heaped load of pen packed manure:...

  • Page 14: Open And Closed Center Hydraulic Systems

    Open and Closed Center Hydraulic Systems • Most late model tractors use a Closed Center hydraulic system with a variable displacement pump which only pumps oil as required. This system is commonly CCLS (Closed Center Load Sensing), also known as PFC (Pressure and Flow Compensated). •...

  • Page 15: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING GENERAL WARNING CAUTION DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 20 REGULARLY CLEAN OFF THE REFLECTIVE TAPE MPH. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN AT THE REAR AND SIDES OF THE SPREADER WHEN TRANSPORTING IT ON THE HIGHWAY. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. While towing the spreader, check for traffic constantly.

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION DANGER CAUTION NEVER ENTER THE SPREADER BOX FOR ANY DO NOT USE JACK EXCEPT WHEN SPREADER REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING IS EMPTY. JACK WILL NOT SUPPORT ADDED PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR. DO NOT ALLOW WEIGHT FROM LOAD. UNBALANCED WEIGHT MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED “TIP UP”...

  • Page 17: Unloading

    UNLOADING The rear beaters have been designed and tested to provide the best spread pattern for most liquids and semi- solid manure. However, the pattern will vary for each specific condition. The factors that contribute most to differing patterns will be moisture content and the amount and length of bedding material. For most typical conditions, the spread pattern should be uniform and about the width of the spreader.

  • Page 18: Unhooking From Tractor

    UNHOOKING FROM TRACTOR 1. Park the spreader, set tractor parking brake, and turn off all power. 2. Park your spreader on level ground and place blocks ahead of and behind the wheels. 3. Remove jack pin and move to vertical position, raise jack until hitch is not resting on tractor drawbar. 4.

  • Page 19: Cleaning And Storage

    CLEANING AND STORAGE Before storing this spreader for an extended period of time, perform the following: 1. Allow the spreader to completely clean out the last load. 2. Thoroughly hose off all manure from the outside of the spreader and the inside of the box, particularly getting the end gate mechanism clean.

  • Page 20: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Apron Chain The apron chain is adjusted by (4) adjuster screws located on the front of the box frame. Adjust the screws until the chain is sagging approximately 5” below the frame at the chain’s lowest point. When there is no more adjustment left on the adjuster screws, loosen the nuts on the screws and push the screws in as far as they will go.
  • Page 21 M o d e l M 3 2 8 0 21 | P a g e...

  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS BOX PARTS & MISC. 22 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 23 BOX PARTS & MISC. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E01733-435 EXTENSION, LH FRONT HALF E01762-435 EXTENSION, RH BACK HALF E01763-435 EXTENSION, LH BACK HALF E01767-435 EXTENSION, RH FRONT HALF E30092B SIDE FLARE, LH BACK HALF E30092F SIDE FLARE, LH FRONT HALF E30093B SIDE FLARE, RH BACK HALF E30093F...

  • Page 24: Front Belt Drive & Related Parts

    FRONT BELT DRIVE & RELATED PARTS 540 RPM SHOWN 1000 RPM OPTIONAL 24 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 25 FRONT BELT DRIVE & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION PTO DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY (See Separate Listing) E01803-18 BEARING ASSEMBLY w/ FLANGES, Ø1-1/4” x 72MM E01806-18 BEARING, Ø1-1/4”, NA20720 E01804 BEARING FLANGE, 72MM, GREASE ZERK E01805 BEARING FLANGE, 72MM, PLAIN E30267 BELT TENSIONER ARM WELDMENT, R10 E30260 FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY, w/ BRACE &...

  • Page 26: Side Shaft & Related Parts

    SIDE SHAFT & RELATED PARTS 26 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 27 SIDE SHAFT & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E01786-18 BEARING ASSEMBLY w/ FLANGES, Ø1-1/4” x 62MM E01784 BEARING FLANGE, 62MM, PLAIN E01782-18 BEARING, Ø1-1/4”, SA20620FP9 E01780 BEARING FLANGE, 62MM, GREASE ZERK COLLAR (Not Sold Separately) E30269 BEARING MOUNT PLATE, FIXED E00197-04 CHAIN COUPLER, COMPLETE, 6018 EMC-31...

  • Page 28: Main Beater Drive & Related Parts

    MAIN BEATER DRIVE & RELATED PARTS 28 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 29 MAIN BEATER DRIVE & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E30231R BEATER BRACKET ASSEMBLY, RH E30160 GEARBOX, COMPLETE, RA70-17750 (See Separate Listing) E30253 DOOR, RH CASE E01274 DOOR STOP E01273 HINGE, 3” x 20” E30255 TOP SHIELD, RH CASE HCS, Ø1/2”-13 x 2-3/4”, GR5 NUT, Ø1/2”-13 JAM NYLOCK E00311-00 CHAIN TENSION ROLLER, Ø1/2”...

  • Page 30: Top Beater Drive & Related Parts

    TOP BEATER DRIVE & RELATED PARTS 30 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 31 TOP BEATER DRIVE & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E30231L BEATER BRACKET ASSEMBLY, LH E30240L TOP BEATER BRACKET, LH E30252 TOP SHIELD, LH CASE w/ TOP BEATER E01273 HINGE, 3” x 20” E01274 DOOR STOP E30332 DOOR w/ BRACE, LH CASE E01973-18 BEARING ASSEMBLY w/ FLANGES, Ø1-3/8”...

  • Page 32: Beaters & Related Parts

    BEATERS & RELATED PARTS 32 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 33 BEATERS & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E30266 MAIN BEATER ASSEMBLY w/ WELD-ON EARS (No Paddles) E02125 TOP BEATER ASSEMBLY w/ WELD-ON PADDLES E01973-18 BEARING ASSEMBLY w/ FLANGES, Ø1-3/8” x 72MM E01805 BEARING FLANGE, 72MM, PLAIN E01977-18 BEARING, Ø1-3/8”, SA20722FP9 E01804 BEARING FLANGE, 72MM, GREASE ZERK COLLAR (Not Sold Separately)

  • Page 34: Gearbox - Beater Drive

    GEARBOX – BEATER DRIVE 34 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 35 GEARBOX – BEATER DRIVE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E30160 GEARBOX, COMPLETE, RA70-17750 17600 HOUSING, RA70 17893 OIL SEAL, 40/80/10-DL 3435 CIRCLIP, I 80 17780 SPACER, 70X80X2 17728 SPACER, 63X80X0,2 17847 BEARING, 32208 17778 OUTPUT SHAFT 17779 SPACER 17773 BEVEL PINION, Z=13 10693 BEARING, 30307 17852...

  • Page 36: Apron & Related Parts

    APRON & RELATED PARTS CENTER BEARING LUBRICATION 36 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 37 APRON & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E02026-435 APRON, ONE SIDE COMPLETE (21 SLATS / 254 LINKS) E02038-375 TIGHTENER KIT, COMPLETE, RH E02032 TIGHTENER KIT, COMPLETE, RH CENTER E02033 TIGHTENER KIT, COMPLETE, LH CENTER E02039-375 TIGHTENER KIT, COMPLETE, LH E02024-375 TIGHTENER WELDMENT, RH E02040...

  • Page 38: Gearbox - Apron Drive

    GEARBOX – APRON DRIVE 38 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 39 GEARBOX – APRON DRIVE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF NO. VB-00061-440 GEAR REDUCER, RT350, COMPLETE 14552 VB-00032-440 HOUSING RT350 9975 VB-00033-440 14551 VB-00034-440 CIRCLIP E 82 9918 VB-00035-440 GEAR Z=49 9974 VB-00036-440 BEARING 6015 9982 VB-00037-440 CIRCLIP I 115 9984 VB-00038-440 PINION Z=12 8670-5...

  • Page 40: Axles, Wheels, Spindles & Related Parts

    AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES & RELATED PARTS 40 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 41 AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF NO. E00120-08 ARM ASSEMBLY, 3” SPINDLE MOUNT E00151 HUB, G75-8 w/ CUPS AND STUDS G281189 TIRE, 425 / 65 R22.5 (STANDARD) TIRE, 19L X 16.1, 10 PLY (OPTIONAL FLOTATION) E00128 WASHER, 1”...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic End Gate & Related Parts

    HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E01558-10 END GATE ASSEMBLY, FRAME & ARMS w/ POLY INSERT E20128-435 POLY INSERT, 1/2” x 29-1/2” x 53” E30330 GATE PIVOT BOLT, w/ GREASE ZERK, Ø1” x 4-1/4”L 435-21L GATE FLARE BELT SUPPORT, LH 435-21R GATE FLARE BELT SUPPORT, RH 435-23...

  • Page 43: Pto Driveline Assembly W/ Over-Running Clutch

    PTO DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY w/ OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH COMPLETE ASSEMBLIES 540 RPM - #235-27523 1000 RPM - #235-27528 PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 93-27469 JOINT & SHAFT HALF w/ GUARD, 540 RPM 95-27469 JOINT & SHAFT HALF, 540 RPM 93-27470 JOINT & SHAFT HALF w/ GUARD, 1000 RPM 95-27470 JOINT &...

  • Page 44: Highway Lighting And Wiring

    HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND WIRING AMBR AMBR VIEW FROM REAR PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 54209-006 DUAL LIGHT, LEFT 54209-020 DUAL LIGHT, RIGHT 802651 RED LENS 802650 AMBER LENS E30090L LIGHT BRACKET w/ GUARD, LH E30090R LIGHT BRACKET w/ GUARD, RH E30129-1 HARNESS, FRONT, 4-FLAT to 7-PIN PLUG, 120050-334 E30129-2 HARNESS, REAR, 2x 3-PIN to 1x 4-FLAT, 120050-335...

  • Page 45: Jack Assembly & Related Parts

    JACK ASSEMBLY & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF NO. E01956 JACK ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE, 5000 LB 195356 E01956-1 OUTER TUBE & MOUNT 709598 E01956-2 INNER TUBE/S&N ASSY 710734 E01956-3 WASHER, SUPPORT 016129 E01956-4 BEARING, THRUST-2K/3K ENCLOSED 001016 E01956-5 BUSHING, FLANGE-1” FLNG PM 017011 E01956-6 BEVEL GEAR, Ø1.38”...

  • Page 46: Hydraulic System Parts - Apron Drive

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS – APRON DRIVE PORT A – PRESSURE, IN PORT B – RETURN, OUT 46 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 47 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS – APRON DRIVE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E00484-00 ADAPTER, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6400-8-10 E00485-00 ADAPTER, UNION, 6403-10-8 E00485-09 ADAPTER TEE, M-JIC x 2 to FM-JIC SWIVEL, 6602-8 E00486-00 VALVE, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL, RD1910-16 E00489-00 CHECK VALVE, LTF-8-OW E00495-09 ADAPTER, M-ORB to FM-JIC SWIVEL, 6402-8-8 E00496...

  • Page 48: Hydraulic System Parts - End Gate

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS – END GATE FRONT NOTE: FLOW REFERENCES ONLY APPLY FOR RAISING / OPENING END GATE REAR 48 | P a g e M o d e l M 3 2 8 0...
  • Page 49 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS – END GATE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E00090-12 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, COMPLETE, 3” x 9-3/4” E00067-04 ADAPTER, 90°, M-JIC to M-ORB, 6801-8-8 E00079 HOSE CLAMP, 5/8”, 6M3K E01591 QUICK COUPLER, 8010-4P E02119 HOSE CLAMP E20328 BULKHEAD TEE, M-JIC x 3, 2703-LN-8 E20329 ADAPTER, 90°, M-JIC to FM-JIC SWIVEL, 6500-8 E21445...

  • Page 50: 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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