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- Page 1 SINGLE SPINNER SPREADER Operation, Service & Parts Manual For Model RT800 February 2012 Form: RT800Spreader...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION ..........PAGE Introduction ..................... 1 Preparation Checklist ................2 Important Safety Information ............3 - 5 Safety Decals ....................3 Operational Safety..................4 - 5 Machine Description ................6 - 8 General Description .................6 - 7 Machine Description ..................8 Assembly Instructions ..............9 - 10 Tractor Connection..................9 Machine Disconnection .................9 Assembly of Blades &... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for purchasing a Gearmore product and we assure you that you have made a good choice, as now you have a very high quality machine. Please follow all instructions contained in this manual for a long and trustworthy machine life. -
Page 5: Preparation Checklist
2. PREPARATION CHECK LIST THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL T IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW BEFORE OPERATING THE SPREADER Preparation Check List Implement is completely assembled. Inspect for damage and loose or missing parts All decals in place and readable. -
Page 6: Important Safety Information
3. SAFETY INFORMATION 3.1 SAFETY DECALS ATTENTION! Be sure that the safety labels are readable. Clean them using a cloth, water and soap. Replace the damaged labels placing them in the right position, as subsequently described. The safety signs on the machine supply the most important indications; their observance helps your safeness. -
Page 7: Operational Safety
3. SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) 3.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY Guards and safety shields are for your protection. DO NOT operate equipment unless they are in place. ALWAYS engage tractor PTO at engine idle. Disengage tractor PTO and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. Read and observe all safety decals on the tractor and spreader. - Page 8 3. SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) 3.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued) ATTENTION! Any maintenance, adjustment and cleaning operation must be carried out with the machine lowered to the ground (in stable conditions), the tractor engine off, power take-off disconnected, parking brake on, and start-up key removed from the panel. Machine start-up and stop controls are those of the pulling tractor;...
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Page 9: Machine Description
4. MACHINE DESCRIPTION 4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The fertilizer spreader with centrifugal distribution is a machine for agriculture that spreads in the fi eld solid mineral fertilizer in granular and powder form. It is pulled by and coupled to the tractor by three points. -
Page 10: General Description .................................................................................6
4. MACHINE DESCRIPTION (continued) 4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION (continued) The product is dispensed manually with a lever, by varying the size of the 2 openings on the bottom of the hopper. The position of the lever is secured by a locking pin. The lever acts on the adjusting disk, which allows you to vary the amount of product released and the portion of land on which you distribute the fertilizer (right or left of the direction of travel of the tractor). -
Page 11: Machine Description
4. MACHINE DESCRIPTION (continued) 4.2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION Dispensing adjustment lever 3rd Point of coupling Front protection Lifting device coupling Fitting for the driving shaft Hopper Frame Distribution blades Opening for remote cable... -
Page 12: Assembly Instructions
5. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 TRACTOR CONNECTION Connect the machine to the tractor as follows: ● Place the machine on a pallet about 8" high for easy coupling to the tractor (this will also help handling the unit itself) ● Go backwards with the tractor near the lower machine coupling points ●... -
Page 13: Assembly Of Blades & Distribution Disk
5. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5.3 ASSEMBLY OF BLADES & DISTRIBUTION DISK ● To secure the blade to the disk, insert the screw in the holes on the blades and the disk and tighten the nuts (as shown). Check carefully the tightening of the nuts. (See part numbers on page 20) ●... -
Page 14: Adjustments
6. ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 START UP CHECKLIST IMPORTANT! Before every start-up, check the following safety devices: ● Guards of the driveshaft ● Guards of the hopper agitator ● Fixed guards (of rotary discs, against projection of material towards the tractor, of the drive elements) ●... -
Page 15: Adjustment Of Material Flow
6. ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 6.3 ADJUSTMENT OF MATERIAL FLOW The fertilizer amount is adjusted with the lever L, which changes the opening on the bottom of the hopper. See the Rate Chart (Page 14) for setting to the cor- rect opening number, which is based on tractor speed, fertilizer type and spread width. -
Page 16: Adjusting Spreading Width
6. ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 6.5 ADJUSTING SPREADING WIDTH To distribute the fertilizer on both sides (position I of the drawing) the rod must be inserted into hole B on the disk. To distribute the fertilizer on the left side (position II of the drawing) the rod must be inserted into hole A on the disk. -
Page 17: Spreading Chart
6. ADJUSTMENTS (continued) 6.6 SPREADING CHART QUANTITY SPREAD IN LBS/ACRE AT VARIOUS GATE SETTINGS FERTILIZER TRACTOR SPREADING TYPE SPEED (MPH) WIDTH (Ft.) 1125 1250 1480 3.75 6.25 GRANULAR 1111 Ref. E 3.75 6.25 1175 3.75 6.25 AMMONIUM NITRATE 3.75 6.25 1143 1424 3.75... -
Page 18: Operation
7. OPERATION 7.1 FIELD DISTRIBUTION ● Place the tractor at the beginning of the fi eld (Position 1). The distance from the border has to be the same as the spreading Ref R. ● Move along the field perimeter keeping the R distance from the border as long as you arrive in the position 2. -
Page 19: Maintenance & Lubrication
8. MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION 8.1 TRANSPORTATION In the transportation, storage and use of fertilizers, users must behave in accordance with the instructions contained in the product label and in particular the content of the risk phrases and safety advice. Before transportation of the machine, it is necessary to: ●... -
Page 20: Parts
9. PARTS 9.1 LATERAL GEARBOX 322.020 REF. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 322.020 Side Gearbox Assembled 316.006 Pinion Z19 310.001 Bearing 25 x 52 x 15 (6205 2RS) 310.002 Bearing 25 x 52 x 15 (6205) 329.001 Spacer 313.011 Elastic Ring 7435 E25 326.003 Key 8 x 7 x 20 301.009... -
Page 21: Opening Regulation
9. PARTS 9.2 OPENING REGULATION PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 301.010 Medium Nut M10 303.031 Washer 79.5 x 55.5 x 0.8 304.013 Slotted Washer 305.001 Stop Pin 8 x 40 305.010 Splint Pin R Dia. 2 mm 313.012 Snap Ring for Outside D.55 330.007 Aluminum Carrier 332.004... -
Page 22: Hopper
9. PARTS 9.3 HOPPER PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 300.016 Allen Screw 10 x 20 UNI 5739 ZB 301.010 Medium Nut M10 303.044 Washer 10 x 30 304.052 Cap In Rubber Dia. 14 mm 609.143 Hopper RT800... -
Page 23: Distribution Disk
9. PARTS 9.4 DISTRIBUTION DISK PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 300.030 Round Head Cup Square Screw 8 x 16 301.012 Medium Nut M8 305.001 Roll Pin 8 x 40 305.003 Roll Pin 5 x 40 601.005 Straight Blade Length 180 601.006 Curve Blade 610.027 Distribution Disk 6 Holes w/Bush... -
Page 24: Frame
9. PARTS 9.5 FRAME... - Page 25 9. PARTS 9.5 FRAME (C ONTINUED PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 300.023 Round Head Cup Square Screw 10 x 20 300.024 Allen Screw 12 x 35 UNI 5739 ZB 300.028 Allen Screw 8 x 16 300.029 Allen Screw 8 x 20 300.097 Round Head Cup Square Screw 8 x 20 301.010...
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Page 26: Limited Warranty
Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.