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INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK - Rev. Q HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS MODEL: VB750 DO NOT – Operate This Spreader Until You Have Completely Read This Book! – Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO NEVER is Engaged! Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN by MEYER’S EQUIPMENT...
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. either your dealer or Meyer’s Equipment Manufacturing Corp. This supersedes all previous published instructions. Contact Information Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp. 601 W Center Ave. Dorchester, WI 54425 Phone: (715)-654-5200 Fax: (715)-654-5558 Email: emcdorchester@tds.net MODEL: VB750 Page 2...
BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SIGN. IF THE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, ALL SAFETY SIGNS MUST BE RE- PLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOU RE- QUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT. Page 5 MODEL: VB750...
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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 RE- PLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOU RE- QUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT. MODEL: VB750 Page 6...
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 RE- PLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOU RE- QUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT. Page 7 MODEL: VB750...
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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 RE- PLACED. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOU RE- QUIRE ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT. MODEL: VB750 Page 8...
Removing, Replacing And Repairing Industrial Tires And Rims With Lock Rings Can Be Dangerous Without Proper Tools, Equipment And Training To Perform This Service. It Is Recommended That This Work Be Per- formed Only By A Qualified Tire Repair Shop. Page 9 MODEL: VB750...
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR NEW SPREADER BE SURE TO READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MACHINE!! OBSERVE THE PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE!! MODEL: VB750 Page 10...
TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS WRONG The spreader is designed to be operated by a 1000 RPM PTO tractor output. TRACTOR MASTER SHIELD ELEMENT INPUT DRIVELINE (IID) WRONG FIGURE 2. PTO ALIGNMENT FIGURE 1. TRACTOR DRAWBAR & PTO SPECIFICATION Page 11 MODEL: VB750...
3. The Standard system utilizes tractor lever flow control. This system requires that the tractor have an adjustable flow control lever (rabbit/turtle) operated valve, there is no adjustable flow control valve on the spreader when this option is purchased. MODEL: VB750 Page 12...
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FIGURE 6. CONVERTING TRACTOR LEVER 2. Connect the electrical leads to the tractor’s 12VDC OPERATED FLOW CONTROL TO OPEN CENTER power source. 3. When hooking up the spreader, connect the controller to the motorized control valve at the “twist-lock” connector. Page 13 MODEL: VB750...
A SAFETY CHAIN SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO RETAIN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TRACTOR (OR OTHER TOWING VEHICLE) AND SPREADER WHENEVER TRAVELING ON PUBLIC ROADS. A SUGGESTED AT- GRAB HOOK W/LATCH TACHMENT IS ILLUSTRATED. SUGGESTED SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION MODEL: VB750 Page 14...
OUS INJURY OR AMPUTATION COULD RESULT. the wrong direction. If the hoses are reversed, the apron will not operate and the hoses should be switched. Page 15 MODEL: VB750...
Return switch to “OFF” when spreading is completed, figure 4. 6. For solid manure, start the apron at a slow rate of speed. 7. Start application onto the field. Increase the speed of apron chain for a heavier application. MODEL: VB750 Page 16...
The clutch will re-engage at slow speed if be torqued to 297 foot pounds. the over load has subsided. VB750 TIRE PRESSURE: 3. At slow speed, re-engage the PTO and allow the 75 psi, recommended pressure, 77 psi max.
There are two bearings at the front of the driveline connecting to the PTO shaft. Grease these bearings one pump every 8 hours. Figure 13. UNDERNEATH Grease Pivot Hitch 2 pumps every 8 hours, each FIGURE 13. grease zerk. Figure 13. MODEL: VB750 Page 18...
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Special attention should be paid to lubricating the constant velocity PTO drive shaft assembly. See fgure 15. CV BALL & SOCKET, 1-2 PUMPS EVERY 8 HRS. CV CENTER HOUSING, 4 PUMPS EVERY 24 HRS. OF OPERATION FIGURE 15. PTO LUBRICATION Page 19 MODEL: VB750...
CLEANING AND STORAGE WARNING DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING OR SER- VICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING APRON STARTS AUTOMATICALLY WHEN GATE OPENS. MODEL: VB750 Page 20...
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HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS MODEL: VB750 Page 24...
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HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS Models VB750 PART NO. DESCRIPTION VB-00205 Gate, End Only E00037-96 Belt, Side End Gate REF. Cylinder, End Gate (See separate listing) E00039-09 Belt, Bottom End Gate End Gate Insert 1/2” x 29-1/2” x 71” Poly E20128 NOTE: See appropriate diagram on pages 50-51 for end gate hydraulic parts.
AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS MODEL: VB750 Page 28...
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AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS Models VB750 PART NO. DESCRIPTION E00170-VB Arm Assembly E00171-VB Spindle 3-3/8” x 20-1/2” Optional Spindle, 3 3/8” x 23 3/4”, For 600/55 x 26.5 Tire VB-00148 E00172-VB Seal, Hub,33772 E00173-VB Bearing, Inside Wheel, 33275...
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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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