Preparing For Operation - H&S 4142 Operator's Manual

TRACTOR CONNECTIONS
Tractor Hitch
ATTENTION: Remove tractor quick coupler (If equipped). Tractor three point arms should be removed or
positioned so they cannot come in contact with spreader. Failure to heed will cause damage to spreader
and Void Warranty.
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). Remove jack from pipe mount and place on convenient storage mount located on the side of
the left push frame brace. This allows protection of jack from tractor tires during turns.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 14 inches for 540 PTO and 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 operate the Manure Spreader hydraulic push gate 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 pusher.
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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