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OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL NO. 02-7-V-MAX V- MAX TWIN EXPELLER SUPER SPREADER MODELS: 2636 3245 3954 US PATENT NO. 5,368,236 5,501,404 DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. Manufactured by County Hwy. A West P.O. Box 405 Dorchester, Wisconsin 54425 Phone 715-654-5132 •...
Except as stated above, Meyer Mfg. Corp. shall not be liable for injuries or damages of any kind or nature, direct, con- sequential, or contingent, to persons or property. This warranty does not extend to loss of crop or for any other rea- sons.
Meyer Mfg. to validate the manufacturer’s war- ranty. The product model and serial number are re- There is no substitute for quality. That is why thou-...
(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 are used in this CAUTION manual is as follows: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous moderate injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or practices.
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SAFETY FIRST The Meyer Super Spreader is manufactured with operator safety in mind. Located on the manure spreader are various decals to aid in operation and warn of danger or caution areas. Pay close attention to all decals on the spreader.
PRE-OPERATION WARNING BEFORE OPERATING, READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY. PAY PARTICU- LAR ATTENTION TO THE “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” AND “SAFETY FIRST” PAGES. READ ALL SAFETY MESSAGES HIGHLIGHTED BY “SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS” THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL. This spreader is to be operated with 540 RPM PTO only, Inspect all adjustments on the spreader to be sure unless the spreader is 1000 RPM equipped.
Manually latch/close the trip pan doors, figure 4. HYDRAULIC HOSES Check that the flow control rear gate is completely closed. It is unlawful to allow slurry to splash or leak onto public roads. HOSE BRACKET TRANSPORTING SHAFT TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS Use the following chart for calculating the minimum tractor weight.
Depending on the make and model of the truck it may FIGURE 4. TRIP PAN DOORS be necessary to install a light converter (MEYER PART #56-0028). Converter will allow signal lights and Manually open the trip pan doors at rear of spreader,...
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trip pan doors, ends of augers, flow control rear gate and spinners. Manually close the trip pan doors. WARNING MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF THE SPREADER BEFORE APPLYING POWER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SE- RIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Slowly engage the PTO.
OPERATION LOADING UNLOADING CAUTION WARNING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO AU- MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS GERS, SPINNERS, AND DRIVE LINES, FOREIGN CLEAR OF SPREADER BEFORE APPLYING OBJECTS (STONES, CONCRETE, TIMBER, METAL POWER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SE- OR LARGE FROZEN CHUNKS OF MANURE) RIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
STRUCTIONS of traction by traveling over ground with previously spread manure. The Meyer Spreader you have received has been equipped with a shear sprocket design NOTE: Further control of the application rate is possi- on the main auger drive sprockets. The au- ble by the relationship of tractor engine speed to gers are being driven by two ½”...
the remainder of the load. If both sides do shear in- STORAGE AFTER USE stall only one set of auger shear bolts and unload one side at a time. After first side is unloaded install bolts WARNING DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE in opposite side and unload the remainder of the spreader.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. BOLT AND INACCURACY OF TORQUE SETTINGS COULD OCCUR. The Meyer V-Max Spreader is equipped with a cutout type clutch on the implement half of the PTO drive line. If removal of the M-17 hexagon bolt is necessary, use...
EXTENDED. USE THE CORRECT SETTING FOR Shield bearings (Key #4)-Add 2-3 pumps. 14” - 540RPM 1 3/8-6 or 16” - 1000RPM 1 3/8-21. WITH INITIAL HOOK-UP TO YOUR NEW MEYER FAILURE TO FREQUENTLY GREASE THE CV SPREADER TEST PTO TRAVEL BY TURNING CENTER HOUSING AND TELESCOPING MEMBERS WILL REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE CV.
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. SPINNER MATERIAL GUIDES Effective w/08 serial numbers Regularly inspect and adjust two spinner material guides located at both the LR and RR of the spreader.
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 five 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 SPRING LOADED RH AUGER SPROCKET ADJUSTER The RH auger chain drive, figure 11, is automatically tensioned by a spring loaded idler NYLON roller. The extension spring should extend 3/4" from its neutral 4" total length. Manual adjustment for the automatic tensioning idler, NYLON roller assembly is located at the right front lower corner of the spreader tank.
LUBRICATION WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DAILY LUBRICATION (every 8-12 loads) Grease (4) tandem wing pivots. Effectively grease Grease (2) rear spinner lower bearings.
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MONTHLY LUBRICATION Keep the (3) gearboxes ½ full of liquid gear grease at all times, capacity approximately 30 oz. Check regularly for any observable leakage. If leakage is excessive, replace required input/output shaft seals as needed. Lubricate with a “Semi-Fluid, EP Lithium Base, Gear Grease”.
LUBRICATION & ADJUSTMENT FOR OPTIONAL 3RD AUGER WARNING : DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OF DEATH. COVER WEEKLY LUBRICATION (every 25-30 loads) ADJUSTMENTS Grease (1) bearing supporting the front shaft of The 3rd auger drive roller chain (large LH top re-...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC CHAIN OILER WARNING : DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAIL- URE 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.
FRONT SHIELD & SIDE SHAFT DRIVE Model V-Max —26—...
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FRONT SHIELD & SIDE SHAFT DRIVE PART NO. DESCRIPTION 914-3801 1-3/8" Pillow Block Bearing 910-0013 80B18 Sprocket 1-3/8" Bore, 5/16" Keyway 935-0002 5/16 x 5/16 x 2 1/4" Hardened Key 923-3828 SV2636 Front Side Shaft 923-3829 SV3245 Front Side Shaft 923-3830 SV3954 Front Side Shaft 925-3882...
RH AUGER DRIVE, FINAL REDUCTION Install (#120-56) Roller Chain, Key #13 W/Connector Link Cotter Pins Facing Towards Front Of Spreader. Model V-Max —30—...
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RH AUGER DRIVE, FINAL REDUCTION KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 33-0025 2-1/2" Retaining Ring 910-0064 Welded Sprocket Assy, LH, 80/60 x 120/9 910-0028 Auger Sprocket 120B33, Splined-Nonshear 910-0101 Shear Sprocket Assy. 120B33 831-5020-1.75 ½-20 x 1-3/4" Allen Head Cap Screw Grade 8 884-5020 ½-20 Top Locknut Grade 8 831-5618-1.75...
LH AUGER DRIVE, FINAL REDUCTION Install (#120-72) Roller Chain, Key #21 W/Connector Link Cotter Pins Facing Towards Rear Of Spreader. Model V-Max —32—...
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LH AUGER DRIVE, FINAL REDUCTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 14-0031 Bearing, 4 Bolt Flange, 2" Bore 925-3873 Front Bearing Mounting Plate 910-0064 Welded Sprocket Assy, LH, 80/60 x 120/9 808-.75-1.25-14 Machine Bushing, 14GA 925-3846-2 4" Snugulator Support Arm Assy 851-7510-6Z 3/4"-10x6" Bolt, GR5 925-3870-1 Bearing Back Plate 914-3807A...
SPINNER GEAR REDUCERS USE FLUID GEAR GREASE ONLY. DO NOT USE GREASE FOR LUBRICANT. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19-0022-1-PF Splined Pinion Output Shaft/Gear Assy 19-0018-2 Seal 19-0018-3 Bearing Cone 19-0016-3 Bearing Cup 19-0018-4 Retaining Ring 19-0022-2-PF Center Gearbox Cross Thru Shaft/Gear Assy 19-0018-7-PF RH/LH Gearbox Cross Input Shaft/Gear Assy 19-0043-1...
HUBS, AXLE & TANDEM AXLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION M 3954 M 3954 2636&3245 2636&3245 75-0207 75-0205 Hub Assembly Complete 901-3898 Right Beam Offset Pivot W/Hubs-Serial 75-0207-2 75-0205-2 Seal #SV083954527 & Later 75-0207-3 75-0205-3 Bearing Cone...
MEYER SUPER SPREADER “MAINTENANCE RECORD” Model No. ____________________Serial No. ____________________ Delivery Date: ____________________ DATE SERVICE PERFORMED DATE SERVICE PERFORMED Model V-Max —54—...
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 15/16 100 ft lbs...
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