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OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL NO. 07-1-8720/8865 INDUSTRIAL SERIES TWIN EXPELLER SUPER SPREADER MODEL 8720 MODEL 8865 PATENTED U.S. PATENT NUMBER 5,368,236 5,501,404 8865 SPREADER 8720 SPREADER DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD MANUFACTURED BY County Hwy.
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Except as stated above, Meyer Mfg. Corp. shall not be liable for injuries or damages of any kind or nature, direct, consequential, or contingent, to persons or property. This warranty does not extend to loss of crop or for any other reasons.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new Meyer farm This supersedes all previous published instructions. equipment product. Undoubtedly you have given much consideration to your purchase and we’re proud that you IMPORTANT: have selected Meyer. Pride in craftsmanship, engineer-...
(See Maximum Load Weight Chart in the Transporting Section). The safety chain should be attached per diagram in the Transporting Section. MEYER MFG. CORP. PROVIDES GUARDS FOR EXPOSED MOVING PARTS FOR THE OPERATOR’S PROTECTION; HOWEVER, SOME AREAS CANNOT BE GUARDED OR SHIELDED IN ORDER TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.
SAFETY FIRST A brief definition of signal words that may be used in this situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or manual is as follows: serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous sit- uation which, if not avoided, WILL result in serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous...
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SAFETY FIRST The Meyer Super Spreader is manufactured with operator safety in mind. Located on the manure spreader are vari- ous decals to aid in operation and warn of danger or caution areas. Pay close attention to all decals on the spreader.
SPECIFICATION the front of the spreader drive enclosure. Store in a hori- zontal position. WITH INITIAL HOOK-UP TO YOUR NEW MEYER SPREADER TEST PTO TRAVEL BY TURNING Before operation and after hitching the tractor to the EQUIPMENT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS OBSERVING spreader, connect the PTO drive shaft to the tractor.
operation. If the controls operate the gate in opposite di- rections to what you expect, reverse the hydraulic hose connections at the tractor. HOSE WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING BRACKET UNDER PRESSURE HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN. KEEP ALL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS IN GOOD SERVICEABLE CON- DITION.
OPTIONAL TRUCK MOUNT SPREADERS Depending on the make and model of the truck it may be necessary to install a light converter (MEYER PART #56-0028). Converter will allow signal lights and brake lights to operate according to DOT lighting standard.
FREEZING WEATHER OPERATION Allow spreader to completely empty last of manure con- tents and disengage tractor PTO. Shut off tractor, re- move the ignition key and allow all movement to stop before attempting to clean the spreader. WARNING DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR LUBRICATE WHILE SPREADER IS IN MOTION.
OPERATION LOADING UNLOADING CAUTION WARNING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO AU- MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS GERS, SPINNERS, AND DRIVE LINES, FOREIGN CLEAR SPREADER BEFORE APPLYING OBJECTS (STONES, CONCRETE, TIMBER, METAL POWER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI- OR LARGE FROZEN CHUNKS OF MANURE) OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The rear spinners have been designed and tested to SHEAR SPROCKET INSTRUCTIONS provide the best spread pattern for most liquids and The Meyer Spreader you have received has been semi solid manure. However, the pattern will vary for equipped with a shear sprocket design on the main au- each specific condition.
STORAGE AFTER USE WARNING DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT HYDRAULIC HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, OR SERVICING THIS MA- CHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI- OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Before storing this spreader for an extended period of time perform the following: Allow the spreader to completely clean out the last load.
RACY OF TORQUE SETTINGS COULD OCCUR. If removal of the M-17 hexagon bolt is necessary, use The Meyer 8720/8865 Industrial Series Spreader is equipped with a cutout type clutch on the implement half the same M-17 6-point socket and loosen bolt 1/2 turn.
CORRECT SETTING FOR 14” - 540RPM 1 3/8-6, 16” - 1000RPM 1 3/8-21 OR 20” - 1000RPM 1 3/4-20. WITH INITIAL HOOK-UP TO YOUR NEW MEYER SPREADER TEST PTO TRAVEL BY FIGURE 6. PTO DRIVELINE TURNING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS...
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. FRONT DRIVE ROLLER CHAINS There are six roller chain drives located at the front of the spreader. Regularly check that all tensioning springs are in serviceable condition for automatic roller chain tightening.
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IDLER NYLON ROLLER CHAIN ROLLER The third chain drive is automatically tensioned by a spring-loaded nylon idler roller. The compression spring should be compressed to 4.5" in length. See figure 11. To increase tension on the automatic tightener, tighten the adjuster bolt located at the left side of the spreader. TENSIONER FIGURE 11 .
The side shaft chain drive (PTO input shaft to the side line shaft drive sprocket, figure 13) is automatically tensioned by a spring-loaded idler nylon roller. The extension spring should extend 2" from its neutral 5" total length. Manual adjustment for the automatic tensioning idler, nylon roller assembly is located at the right rear of the spreader’s front bearing mounting plate.
LUBRICATION WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DAILY LUBRICATION (every 8-12 loads) WEEKLY LUBRICATION (every 25-30 loads) Grease (2) rear spinner lower bearings.
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MONTHLY LUBRICATION Maintain oil level in the corner gearbox at the centerline of the input shafts. Check regularly for any observable oil leakage. If oil leakage is excessive, replace required input/output shaft oil seals. Use ONLY EP #80-90 wt. gear lube oil or an equivalent in ON CORNER OF corner box, only Lighter weight gear lube oil may be FRAME...
918-0208 PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1000 RPM-21 SPLINE / 1-3/8” YOKE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) USED PRIOR TO SERIAL #SI078720287. FOR LATER MODELS SEE PAGE 22. Model 8720/8865 -24-...
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918-0210 PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1000 RPM-20 SPLINE / 1-3/4” YOKE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) USED PRIOR TO SERIAL #SI078720287. FOR LATER MODELS SEE PAGE 26. Model 8720/8865 -28-...
FINAL REDUCTION, RH AUGER DRIVE Model 8720/8865 -36-...
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FINAL REDUCTION, RH AUGER DRIVE PART NO. DESCRIPTION 933-3701 3" Retaining Ring 910-0100 140B35 Shear Sprocket Assembly 831-5618-1.75 9/16-18 x 1-3/4" Allen Head Cap Screw Grade 8 (Prior to Serial #SI088720/8865287) 831-5618-2.25 9/16-18 x 2-1/4" Allen Head Cap Screw Grade 8 (Prior to Serial #SI088720/8865287) 831-6318-1.75 5/8-18 x 1-3/4"...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC CHAIN OILER WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRES- SURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. The automatic chain oiler attachment gives a squirt of clean oil to all roller chains every time that the spreaders rear gate, hydraulic cylinder is activated.
MEYER INDUSTRIAL SPREADER “MAINTENANCE RECORD” Model No.____________________ Serial No.____________________ Delivery Date:____________________ DATE SERVICE PERFORMED DATE SERVICE PERFORMED Model 8720/8865 -59-...
MEYER EQUIPMENT WHEEL TORQUE BOLT/STUD SOCKET PRESS FORMED BOLT HEAVY DUTY SIZE SIZE WHEEL CENTER TYPE WHEEL CENTER ½ 80 ft lbs Lug Bolt 85 ft lbs 9/16 80 ft lbs Lug Bolt 120 ft lbs 15/16 / 1-1/16 100 ft lbs...
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Manufactured by: Meyer Mfg. Corp County Hwy. A West P.O. Box 405 Dorchester, Wisconsin 54425-0405 Phone 715-654-5132 FAX 715-654-5513 1-800-325-9103 www.meyermfg.com E-mail: sales @meyermfg.com Farm Equipment Buyers Trust the Name Meyer! Model 8720/8865 -62-...
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