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  • Page 1 ® 112 BST • 225 RST BULK SEED TENDER® meridian.com/seed-express OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 SIGN-OFF FORM Meridian Manufacturing Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using or maintaining the bin must read and clearly understand ALL Safety and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
  • Page 3 We want to thank you for purchasing a Meridian manufactured product. Whether this is your first Meridian purchase or you have been a customer for years, you are now part of the Meridian community of customers and we appreciate your business.
  • Page 4 ® DEALER INSPECTION REPORT MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC. 2902 EXPANSION BLVD. STORM LAKE, IA 50588 T: (800) 437-2334 P: (712) 732-1780 F: (712) 732-1028 www.meridianmfg.com iowa_warranty@meridianmfg.com Unit’s Model Number ______________________ Unit’s Serial Number _______________________ £ Review safety and operating instructions with owner £...
  • Page 5 ® CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC. 2902 EXPANSION BLVD. STORM LAKE, IA 50588 T: (800) 437-2334 P: (712) 732-1780 F: (712) 732-1028 www.meridianmfg.com iowa_warranty@meridianmfg.com LICENSING INFORMATION Delivery Date _____________________________ DEALER _________________________________ SOLD TO _________________________________ Address __________________________________ Address __________________________________ City ______________________________________...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3.5 Attaching To Tow Vehicle ....3-10 3.6 Compartment Lid (112 BST) ....3-12 3.7 Roll-Up Tarp (225 RST) .
  • Page 8 ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... 4-1 4.1 Fluids and Lubricants..... . . 4-1 4.2 Servicing Intervals .

  • Page 9: Section 1: Introduction

    ® meet the exacting standards of the agricultural industry. Keep this manual for future reference. Call your dealer, distributor or Meridian if you need assistance, information, additional/replacement copies or a digital copy of this document. The information provided herein is of a descriptive nature. Meridian Manufacturing Inc. reserves the right to modify the machinery design and specifications provided herein without and preliminary notice.
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  • Page 11: Section 2: Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® Section 2: SAFETY The Safety Alert Symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! 3 Big Reasons why safety The Safety Alert Symbol YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! is important to you: identifies important safety •...

  • Page 12: Safety Orientation

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and • Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Meridian Seed Tender. Be Manual and all safety decals before ®...

  • Page 13: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2.4 SAFETY DECALS • Safety of the operator and bystanders is one • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all of the main concerns when designing and times.

  • Page 14: Decal Location

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.5 DECAL LOCATION The following illustrations show the general location of decals on this tender. The position of decals may vary depending on the machine’s options. Decals are not shown at actual size.

  • Page 15: Work Preparation

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.6 WORK PREPARATION • Clear working area of stones, branches or • Never operate the tender and its engine until hidden obstacles that might be hooked or you have read this manual, and understand the information.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.9 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.10 TIRE SAFETY • Review Section 4: Service and Maintenance, • Failure to follow procedure when before maintaining or operating the tender. mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion and may •...

  • Page 17: Engine Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.12 ENGINE SAFETY • Do not tamper with governor springs, governor • Read and understand the operating links or other parts which may increase the manual provided with the engine.

  • Page 18: Operating Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.13 OPERATING SAFETY 2.14 REFUELLING SAFETY • Anyone who will be operating this • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. tender, or working around it, must read this manual. They must know •...

  • Page 19: Transport Safety

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 2.15 TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.16 STORAGE SAFETY • Never transport with auger tube and delivery • Store in an area away from human activity. spout extended. Always lower auger tube.
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  • Page 21: Section 3: Operation

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® Section 3: OPERATION • Read and understand the Operator’s Manual. • Be familiar with the hazard area. If anyone unauthorized enters, shut down the machine • Before servicing, repairing or unplugging;...

  • Page 22: Machine Components

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS A gas engine, mounted on the frame, powers The main components are: the auger using a drive belt. A reduction case centrifugal clutch on the engine engages when a.

  • Page 23: Components And Controls

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.2 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of the components and controls. Options and their locations may vary.
  • Page 24 The auger unloads to the left side. Always fold and store tube (and delivery spout) when not in use. • The 112 BST uses lift support struts to assist in raising the auger tube into place. • The 225 RST includes a fold-over actuator as a standard feature.
  • Page 25 Compartment Ladder: Keep the ladder rungs clean to prevent a slipping hazard. • The 112 BST’s ladder is located on the front Fig 12 - Slide gate levers on the 225 RST of the tender. • The 225 RST’s ladder is on the right-side.
  • Page 26 ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® Break-Away System: A Break-Away Switch is installed on all trailers. The control box contains LEDs to show the condition of enclosed battery. There is a Test button to check the battery level.
  • Page 27 ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® Weigh Scale (Optional): If the tender is equipped with a weigh scale system, the display will be located on the driver- side, rear leg. Load cells will be fastened at each corner, between the tender and trailer frames.

  • Page 28: Machine Break-In

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN special break-in procedure been developed to ensure the integrity of the seed tender when first put into service. Follow the Before Starting instructions and then follow the Inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10 hour instructions at the appropriate interval.

  • Page 29: Pre-Operation Checklist

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of this Meridian 5. Make sure the wheel bolt lug nuts are tight. ® Bulk Seed Tender requires that each operator ®...

  • Page 30: Attaching To Tow Vehicle

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.5 ATTACHING TO TOW VEHICLE UPENDING HAZARD Compartment 1 Compartment 2 Do not stand over hitch when unhooking (closest to hitch) (rear of tender) the trailer from the tow vehicle.
  • Page 31 ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 6. Release the latch to lock the hitch around the ball - Insert a retainer clip, or pad lock to ensure the handle stays in the locked position. 7. Raise the jack and place it in its stowed position.

  • Page 32: Compartment Lid (112 Bst)

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.6 COMPARTMENT LID (112 BST) 1. Carefully climb the ladder. Fig 23 - 112 BST ladder 2. Release the rubber latch on the cover. Fig 24 - Lid latch 3.

  • Page 33: Roll-Up Tarp (225 Rst)

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.7 ROLL-UP TARP (225 RST) 1. Using both hands, carefully unclip the holder and remove the crank handle. 2. Extend the crank rod to a comfortable operating position. Fig 27 - Remove tarp crank handle 3.

  • Page 34: Loading The Tender

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.8 LOADING THE TENDER UPENDING HAZARD Tender must be connected to tow vehicle at all times during operation to avoid tipping backwards. 225 RST UPENDING HAZARD Load compartment 1 (closest to hitch) first to keep weight on the hitch.

  • Page 35: Delivering Seed To Planter

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.9 DELIVERING SEED TO PLANTER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Keep away from power lines. • Be aware of your surroundings when raising or lowering the auger tube. • Maintain at least 20 feet between the equipment and any electrical hazard.
  • Page 36 ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® AUGER DAMAGE HAZARD Be sure the auger cable has been fed into the hole in the end of the auger flighting. Damage to the auger can occur if the cable is not properly inserted.
  • Page 37 ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 9. Start the engine: a. Open the Fuel Shut-Off valve. b. To start a cold engine, CLOSE the choke. c. Turn the key to the START position. Note: • When engine speed exceeds 1400 RPM, the centrifugal clutch will engage, rotating auger.

  • Page 38: Unplugging

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.10 UNPLUGGING ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD • Do not operate without guards in place. • Do not place hands or fingers near rotating or moving parts. • Stop engine and remove key, before working on the machine.

  • Page 39: Storage

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 3.11 STORAGE 9. Inspect, clean, and lubricate the auger tube hinge. PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Make sure that the grease cavities have • Store the tender in an area away from been filled with grease to remove any water human activity.
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  • Page 41: Section 4: Service And Maintenance

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety • Before servicing, repairing or unplugging; items before maintaining the tender. stop engine, remove ignition key and wait for moving parts to stop.
  • Page 42 ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® Storing Lubricants: Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants.

  • Page 43: Servicing Intervals

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.2 SERVICING INTERVALS The following recommended periods are based 4.2.1 Every 10 Hours or Daily: on normal operating conditions. Severe or 1. Check engine oil level. unusual conditions may require more frequent - Fill as needed.

  • Page 44: Every 100 Hours Or Monthly

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.2.3 Every 100 Hours or Monthly: 4.2.4 Every 200 Hours or Annually: 1. Grease the auger tube fold-over hinge. 1. Change the engine oil. 2. Check wheel bolt torque.

  • Page 45: Maintenance Procedures

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4.3.1 Engine Maintenance: Refer to the engine manual for complete details. Change Engine and Reduction Case Oil: REFUELLING HAZARD BURN HAZARD • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

  • Page 46: Engine Speed Setting

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.3.2 Engine Speed Setting: ROTATING PART HAZARD The engine speed must be adjusted with the engine running. Use extreme caution when working near rotating parts. Every engine is set with a high idle of 3000 RPM.

  • Page 47: Linear Actuator Replacement

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.3.3 Linear Actuator Replacement: Removal: 1. Disconnect the actuator from the engine wiring harness (a). Fig 43 - Actuator to engine wiring harness 2. Remove both bolts (b) from the linear actuator.

  • Page 48: Drive Belt Tension

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.3.4 Drive Belt Tension: The auger is driven by a belt from the motor. The belt is tightened by using the adjusting bolt to move the engine base Loosen the engine base adjusting bolt lock nut and move the engine base to set the desired belt tension.

  • Page 49: Drive Belt Installation

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.3.6 Drive Belt Installation: Release the base when replacing the belt. IMPORTANT: Always install and secure the guard before resuming work. 1. Loosen the four engine mounting bolts. 2. Loosen the engine base stabilizing bolt.

  • Page 50: Trailer Break-Away System

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.3.7 Trailer Break-Away System: Testing the Battery: 1. Disconnect the trailer plug from the tow vehicle; otherwise, you are testing the tow vehicle’s battery. 2. Press the TEST button on the control box located inside the frame of the trailer.

  • Page 51: Axle, Trailer, Frame Bolts

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.3.8 Axle, Trailer, Frame Bolts: 4.3.11 Tires: Check the axle, frame, trailer and tender hold- Check the tires for normal and/or abnormal tire down bolt torque at least once per year.
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  • Page 53: Service Record

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.4 SERVICE RECORD See Section 4.2 for service intervals. This section is only a general guide under good conditions. Under extreme, or unusual circumstances adjust service timing accordingly. For more detailed schedule pertaining to the specific engine model, consult its Operator Manual.

  • Page 54: Ordering Parts

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 4.5 ORDERING PARTS Always give the Model Number and Serial Number when ordering parts. To get your parts promptly the following information will be required: • The part name and number •...

  • Page 55: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® Section 5: TROUBLESHOOTING In the following trouble shooting section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems which you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this trouble shooting section, please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or the factory.
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  • Page 57: Section 6: Reference

    Section 6: REFERENCE For information not included here, or for a digital copy of this manual, please call your dealer, or Meridian Manufacturing Inc. directly for assistance. Visit our website at: www.meridianmfg.com. Note: The drawings and schematics are contained in a separate parts book.

  • Page 58: Bolt Torque

    ® Operator’s Manual: 112 BST, 225 RST Bulk Seed Tender ® 6.2 BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.
  • Page 59 Meridian warranty does not cover these conditions unless otherwise noted. All Meridian products that fall under warranty and needs service must be brought back to the dealer or point of purchase, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Meridian Warranty Department.
  • Page 60 ® (800) 437-2334 | www.meridianmfg.com Part No: 17750-REV1 ©2024 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. Registered Trademarks Used Under License. Printed in USA (09/2024)

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