INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. Form 1 807 Meyor September 2002 HOPPER SPREADERS Diamond gt INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL LOW PROFILE PV SERIES INSERT HOPPER SPREADER 5FT 6FT 7FT PART NO CAPACITY LENGTH WEIGHT EMPTY 62567 STEEL 56 CU YD 5FT 537 LBS 62577 STEEL 68 CU YD 6FT 578 LBS 62578 STEEL 80 CU YD TFT XXX LBS 62573 STEEL SPINNER ASSEMBLY INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL Safety Instructions nm nr rn rr nn nr nn nn MTM 2 Spreader Mounting Instructions amanna 3 Operating Instructions Lern rrr nana nnn 6 Maintenance o rrr nanam n n nr nre 9 Parts Drawings and Parts Lists amanananan 10 Name Plate Information nm rrr TT 18 Warranty nnn anaman anaman ama nM MTM Back Page 18513 Euclid Ave Cleveland Ohio 44112 1084 Phone 486 1313 Area Code 216 2002 Printed in the U S A PRODUCTS email warranty meyerproducts com THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE ISA CAREFUL OPERATOR SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL THIS SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND COMPLETEL2. ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 1 60206 00117 302 01 1 Weldment 5 Ft Hopper 62607 00117 302 02 1 Weldment 6 Ft Hopper 62608 00117 302 03 1 Weldment 7 Ft Hopper 2 62609 00117 303 01 1 Assembly Idler Shaft 3 62610 04003 033 02 7 Bolt 3 8 16 X 1 Car GR5 ZP 4 62611 04003 806 02 15 Nut 3 8 16 Serrated Flange ZP 5 62338 04006 004 01 2 Setscrew 1 2 x 5 Sq HD 6 62612 04003 802 05 4 Nut 1 2 13 Hex Jam ZP 7 62613 04076 120 00 1 Wiper Chain 8 62614 00117 305 01 1 Bar Chain Wiper 9 62615 04003 033 04 2 Bolt 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 Car GR5 ZP 10 62616 00117 306 00 1 Assembly Gearbox 20 1 Superior 11 62617 04003 005 14 4 Bolt 1 2 13 X 3 4 HH GR5 ZP 12 20329 04004 001 09 4 Lockwasher 1 2 Med Split ZP 13 20050 04003 003 04 2 Bolt 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 HH GR5 ZP 14 61161 04070 020 00 1 Pulley Driven 15 61167 04138 017 00 1 Clutch Electric 16 20027 04003 002 04 1 Bolt 5 16 18 X 1 HH GR5 ZP 17 61168 04622 008 00 1 Cover Clutch 18 62618 00117 307 00 1 Retainer Clutch 19 62619 04003 00105 4 Bolt 1 4 20 X 1 HH GR5 ZP 20 62187 04003 806 05 4 Nut 1 4 20 Serrated Flange ZP 21 20049 04003 003 03 1 Bolt 3 8 16 X 1 HH GR5 ZP 22 61179 04146 005 00 1 Solenoid Grounded 23 62046 04638 039 04 2 16 14 Ga 5 16 Ring Terminal 24 62188 04638 043 02 2 16 14 Ga Butt Connectors 25 62620 00117 308 01 1 Weldment Feedgate 26 62621 00117 309 01 1 Handle Feedgate 27 61231 04010 002 02 2 Pin 3 32 x 1 Cotter SS 28 20354 04004 002 09 2 Flatwasher 7 16
3. 7 Ft Unit 85 61182 00104 810 00 1 Weld Baffle R H 86 61181 00104 811 00 1 Weld Baffle L H 87 61183 00104 835 00 1 Weld Baffle Rear 88 62666 04093 031 00 1 Trim Seal 24 89 62667 04002 066 05 4 Screw 1 4 20 X 3 4 HWH TEKS 3SS 12 PARTS LIST FOR BATTERY HOLD DOWN ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 1 62668 04604 022 00 1 Cross Bar Hold Down 2 62669 04604 023 00 1 J Bolt Battery Hold Down 13 BROW E JE pi Bt BLUE BLUE 7 BLUE pe GREEN GREEN LEN HM BLACK FN o RED RED Lis som A 2 2 4 VHE WHEE i 17 p 25 14 RIBS THIS SIDE PARTS LIST FOR CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 62334 00115 662 00 1 CONTROL PANEL 1 62150 04622 038 00 1 Enclosure 2 62151 04640 026 00 2 Panel End 3 62152 04640 027 00 1 Panel Middle 4 62153 00114 161 00 1 Switch START
4. Link S3 22 61232 04011 001 01 12 Keeper Hairpin Small 23 62006 04049 044 00 1 Decal Danger Spinner 24 62007 04049 045 00 1 Decal Caution Parts indented are included in the assembly under which they are indented 17 NAME PLATE INFORMATION When ordering parts or requesting information or assistance always include the information listed below The Model Number and Serial Number for the Spreader ar shown on the Name Plate n Ihe space below is provided as a convenient place to record these numbers just fill in the blanks Model No Serial No Date Purchased Purchased From Phone No For Service CALL YOUR AUTHORIZED MEYER OR DIAMOND DISTRIBUTOR FOR PARTS AND SERVICE MEYER PRODUCTS 216 486 1313 FAX 216 486 1321 email infoQmeyerproducts com DIAMOND EQUIPMENT 207 563 2226 FAX 207 563 2229 email info diamondplows com 18 ONE YEAR WARRANTY Meyer Products promises to the consumer to repair or at Meyer Products option to replace any part of this Meyer Spreader except expendable parts such as pins spreader fins and other normal wear items which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser During this one year Meyer Products will provide to the consumer through its Distributor Sub Distributor network all parts necessary to correct such defects free of
5. 5 16 18 Ser Flange SS 58 62008 04049 214 00 1 Decal Serial w Pat Nos 59 62007 04049 045 00 1 Decal Caution 60 62009 04049 182 00 2 Decal Danger Conveyor 61 62642 04049 367 00 3 Decal Meyer Diamond Snow Ice 62 62643 04049 362 00 1 Decal Fuel Shut Off 63 62644 04049 357 00 1 Decal Engine Warranty 64 62645 00117 257 00 1 Bracket Actuator Briggs amp Stratton 65 62646 04003 127 01 2 Screw 10 32 PPH Machine 66 62647 04150 043 00 1 Assembly Actuator 67 62648 00117 256 00 1 Linkage Throttle 68 62649 04003 069 01 3 Screw 48 32 X 3 4 Phillips Rd SS 69 62650 04003 804 28 3 Locknut 48 32 Nylon Insert SS 70 62651 04004 002 59 3 Flatwasher 8 SS 71 04540 003 00 250 Engine Oil 5W30 72 62652 04607 027 00 1 Clamp Cushioned 1 2 SS 73 62653 00115 655 00 1 Cable 8 Pin Rear Half 75 62654 00117 342 00 1 Shipping Carton 76 62655 00117 339 01 1 Assembly Spinner w o Baffles 77 62656 04093 021 00 1 Ft Trim Vinyl 78 N A 79 62657 04003 033 14 4 Bolt 3 8 16 X 4 Car GR2 80 20353 04004 002 08 4 Flatwasher 3 8 U S S ZP 81 62658 04616 097 01 1 Cable Ground Black 6 Ga 17 82 62659 00117 351 01 2 Chainguard 5 62660 00117 351 02 2 Chainguard 6 62661 00117 351 03 2 Chainguard 7 83 62662 00117 352 01 2 Shield Sprocket 84 62663 00117 361 03 1 Screen 5 3 Mesh 1 4 Wire 5 Ft Unit 62664 00117 361 01 2 Screen 3 3 Mesh 1 4 Wire 6 Ft Unit 62665 00117 361 02 1 Screen 4 3 Mesh 1 4 Wire
6. 77 1 30 dol Do 55300 EEN TNO 16 PARTS LIST FOR LPV SPINNER ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 62573 00117 339 00 1 SPINNER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 1 62682 00117 316 01 1 Weldment Spinner Body 2 62683 00117 317 00 1 Assembly Spinner Shaft 3 62684 00117 314 03 2 Block Spacer Bearing 4 62685 04004 004 02 2 Lockwasher 3 8 Int Ext TH SS 5 20050 04003 003 04 4 Bolt 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 HH GR 5 ZP 6 20353 04004 002 08 6 Flatwasher 3 8 U S S ZP 7 20329 04004 001 07 4 Lockwasher 3 8 Med Split ZP 8 62205 04622 033 00 1 Disc Poly Spinner 9 62686 04003 003 06 1 3 8 16 X 2 HH GR 5 ZP 10 62687 04003 807 09 1 Locknut 3 8 16 Cen Lock ZP 11 62333 00115 580 01 1 Weldment Handle L H 12 62331 00115 545 01 1 Weldment Handle R H 13 62688 00117 315 01 2 Plate Baffle 14 62689 04003 031 07 6 Bolt 1 4 20 X 5 8 Car SS 15 62690 04003 806 15 6 Nut 1 4 20 Serrated Flange SS 16 62358 04091 028 00 2 Spring Compression 17 62691 04010 016 01 2 Pin 1 8 X 1 Cotter SS 18 61181 00104 811 00 1 Weld Baffle L H 19 61182 00104 810 00 1 Weld Baffle R H 20 61183 00104 835 00 1 Weld Baffle Rear 21 62313 00115 150 00 3 Bar
7. U S S ZP 29 61169 04624 001 01 1 Hand Knob 30 20355 04004 002 10 1 Flatwasher 1 2 U S S ZP 31 62622 04043 054 00 1 Weldment Drag Chain 5 Ft 62623 04043 054 01 1 Weldment Drag Chain 6 Ft 62624 04043 054 02 1 Weldment Drag Chain 7 Ft 32 62625 04043 036 00 2 Pin Connector 33 62626 04043 037 00 2 Pin Cotter 34 62208 04145 063 00 1 Engine 10 5 HP 35 62627 04003 032 08 2 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Car GR5 ZP 36 62628 04003 804 01 4 Locknut 5 16 18 Nylon Insert ZP 37 62629 00117 310 01 1 Weldment Belt Tension 38 62630 04003 032 09 2 Bolt 5 16 18 X 1 3 4 Car GR5 ZP 39 62631 04003 003 62 1 Bolt 3 8 16 X 3 1 2 HH GR5 ZP 40 62397 04031 007 00 1 Key 1 4 Sq X 1 41 61177 04070 021 00 1 Pulley Driver 42 61162 04071 016 00 1 V Belt 43 62632 04110 006 03 1 Elbow 3 8 90 Degree Street 44 62633 04120 078 01 1 Hose 3 8 x 13 1 Wire 45 62634 04003 081 04 3 Screw 5 16 18 X 3 4 Soc Cap 46 61213 04616 067 02 1 Cable Starter 47 62106 04067 033 00 3 Boot Alternator Cable 48 62635 04616 067 05 1 Cable Starter 50 62636 00117 312 01 1 Weldment Shroud 11 PARTS LIST FOR LPV ENGINE DRIVEN HOPPER ASSEMBLIES Carbon Steel Continued ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 51 62637 04003 003 51 1 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 HH SS 52 62638 04003 804 08 1 Locknut 3 8 16 Nylon Insert SS 55 62639 00117 313 01 1 Cover Front 56 62640 04003 032 06 14 18 Bolt 5 16 18 X 3 4 Car SS 57 62641 04003 806 13 14 18 Nut
8. panel It will have 3 controls mounted on it The one on the far left is the start button The right toggle is the electric clutch control When the switch is in the OFF position the electric clutch is disengaged and the conveyor and spinner will stop In the ON position conveyor and spinner will operate The middle control is the throttle Your engine is equipped with a semi automatic choke To activate the choke pull the throttle cable all the way out To remove the choke function when engine is warm push throttle cable in to desired engine RPM Electric Throttle Control Panel Switch Functions Sequence of Operations Choke 1 de 9 b Of EU Start Throttle Red Lens Conveyor ON OFF System power activated ready to start Spreader engine is not running Spreader conveyor is not engaged START Engine only 1 Open fuel shut off valve on engine 2 On On switch depressed 3 Choke cold engine Hold down for 5 seconds to move the throttle actuator to the choke position Note Choking a warm engine may not be necessary 4 Start Hold down until engine starts 5 Turtle Decreases throttle speed adjust as engine warms up Will stop the choke function Rabbit Increases throttle speed OPERATION CONT C TO ENGAGE Spreader Conveyor 1 Push CONVEYOR switch only after you are sure no is in the hopper or near the spinner This lights up the red indicator light if light does not light t
9. CONV 5 62154 00114 162 00 1 Switch Choke HI LO 6 62155 00114 163 00 1 Switch ON OFF 7 62156 04638 039 16 3 Conn double M FM 10 62158 04638 039 16 1 Enclosure Back Panel 11 62159 4 Screw 8 1 2 SM SLT HWH ZP 14 62161 1 Jump Wire 14 Ga BLUE 3 15 62162 1 Jump Wire 14 Ga BROWN 5 5 16 62163 1 Jump Wire 14 Ga RED 4 17 62164 1 Jump Wire 14 GA BROWN 3 18 62165 1 Jump Wire 14 Ga RED 3 21 62671 04638 102 00 1 Receptical Sq Flange 22 62672 04638 105 00 7 Connector Socket 14 Ga Tin 23 62673 04616 016 00 333 Ft Wire 14 Ga White Insulated 24 62674 04616 037 00 333 Ft Wire 14 Ga Black Insulated 25 62675 04616 039 00 333 Ft Wire 14 Ga Red Insulated 26 62676 04616 022 00 333 Ft Wire 14 Ga Brown Insulated 27 62677 04616 040 00 333 Ft Wire 14 Ga Green Insulated 28 62678 04616 021 00 333 Ft Wire 14 Ga Blue Insulated 29 62679 04616 038 00 333 Ft Wire 14 Ga Yellow Insulated 30 62680 04638 045 06 7 Terminal Insulated Disc Female 31 62177 4 Screw 4 40 x 1 2 Slt Rd HD 32 62178 4 e Nut 44 40 Hex ZP 33 62179 4 Lockwasher 4 Med Split ZP NOT SHOWN 62519 1 Cable 7 Pin Front Half Parts indented are included in the assembly under which they are indented 15 LPV SPINNER ASSEMBLY 62573 00117 339 01
10. TH WEIGHT EMPTY 62567 STEEL 56 CU YD 5FT 537 LBS 62577 STEEL 68CU YD DEI 578 LBS 62578 STEEL 80 CU YD 7FT XXX LBS 62573 STEEL SPINNER ASSEMBLY Meyer Products 18513 Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44112 1084
11. Up LH Up Behind Truck and Right RH Up RH Up LH Down LH Down Windrow Behind Truck RH Down All Down LH Down 4 External Baffles can be lowered to an intermediate position to baffle down the particles that may otherwise leave the spinner at a high trajectory MAINTENANCE A WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE SPREADER BY THE CENTER LIFT OR CORNER LIFT HOOKS WITH MATERIAL IN THE SPREADER BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE ON SPREADER DISCONNECT SPREADER BATTERY LEADS 1 Grease idler bearings on idler shaft take up assembly outboard bearing on gearbox output shaft and spinner bearings every ten hours of operation Grease input shaft bearing on gearbox every fifty hours of operation CAUTION Over greasing may cause seal damage The gearbox must be filled to oil level plug with SAE 90 gear type lubricant Keep breather plug clean Drag chain slack on V boxes should be checked periodically and taken up if distance between center line of front sprocket and point where chain contacts lower flange on longitudinal is less than eight 8 inches CAUTION Over tightening conveyor chain can cause serious drive train problems Above distance must not exceed 20 inches If the spreader is equipped with a gasoline engine it should be maintained per engine manufacturer s instruction Instructions and parts book is enclosed V belt tension must be maintained The v belt can be tightened by loosening engine hold do
12. Y BEFORE DOING SAFE EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS and OPERATORS A TURN OFF ALL POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OPERATIONS S FOLLOW RECOMMENDED OPERATING PROCEDURES KEEP EQUIPMENT IN SAFE OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES e RECOGNIZE AND AVOID HAZARDS WHILE OPERATING SERVICING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT reki BDO Gro 18 F L md KIYI DNO 9671007 ea Turn power off before 4 Dai eh LOW 99 0444 NLP RPO OER BOT CAUTION 52828 sii STE Rd dee eoe f Rd w servicing or cleaning fira wed 679 dihin so RA OG pat iL Ss SR dose cro OG AAN NOTICE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL AND PARTS LISTS INCLUDED THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Meyer and Diamond LPV Series Spreaders can mount and store as a single unit Meyer and Diamond LPV Series Spreaders will mount on most medium and heavy duty pick up trucks WARNING THE SPREADER UNIT MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE VEHICLE FAILURE TO NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE UNIT COULD PERMIT THE UNIT TO BREAK FREE FROM THE TRUCK AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A LIFE THREATING ACCIDENT DO NOT OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE It is quite possible to overload the vehicle by improperly mounting or over loading the spreader This could result in dangerous stability and braking pr
13. ake care to verify that the light is not malfunctioning D TO CONTROL Conveyor Speed 1 Hold RABBIT to increase speed NOTE Do not hold switch in HI position after the desired RPM is achieved or you will choke and or stall the engine 2 Hold TURTLE to decrease speed E TO DISENGAGE Spreader Conveyor 1 Tap START switch momentarily so that red indicator light goes out Do not fully depress the START switch only half way is needed Only the conveyor stops the engine continues to run F TO TURN ENGINE OFF with or without conveyor running 1 Depress TURTLE on throttle control to reduce setting to idle this prevents engine flooding and hard starting 2 PushOFF position on the ON OFF switch NOTE OFF can be pushed at anytime during spreader operation to cut power to the unit However you should normally use steps under F above Once the off switch is depressed the starting procedure must be followed for engine re start G Do not attempt to start the engine with the conveyor engaged CONVYEOR switch light will be lit to indicating its being on H Close fuel shutoff valve on engine if unit is to be transported while not running WARNING 1 Aswith all power equipment safety is the number one concern Do not operate this equipment until you fully understand how it functions 3 Before starting engine be sure that no one is near the rear of the unit and that no one is inside the unit 4 Do not start
14. charge Labor costs incurred for any repairs on this piece of equipment will be the responsibility of the consumer Faulty parts will be repaired or replaced by the Distributor Sub Distributor where that particular piece of equipment was purchased Any cost incurred in returning the product to the Distributor Sub Distributor is the responsibility of the consumer The gasoline engine used in this product is covered by its own warranty as provided by the engine manufacturer A copy of this warranty is included with the engine EXCLUSIONS IN NO EVENT SHALL MEYER PRODUCTS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LACK OF NECESSARY MAINTENANCE FROM MISUSE ABUSE ACTS OF GOD ALTERATION OF THE MEYER PRODUCT OR FROM USE OF PARTS OR HYDRAULIC FLUID NOT SUPPLIED BY MEYER PRODUCTS USE OF THE MEYER SNOWPLOW FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN PLOWING SNOW IS ONE EXAMPLE OF AN ABUSE AND MISUSE OF THE PRODUCT WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain service under this warranty the consumer must return this Meyer product to the Distributor Sub Distributor from whom the product was purchased or to any other Meyer Products Distributor Sub Distributor transportation and freight charges prepaid Only Meyer Products Distributor Sub Distributors are authorized to perform the obligations under these warranties For the address and telephone number of the Distributor Sub Distributor nearest you chec
15. ed bumper pintle hook etc Bolt the unit to the truck using a minimum of four 4 3 8 grade 5 bolts and corresponding washers and locknuts The spreader is designed to sit flat on the bed of the truck supported by the longitudinals sides DO NOT SUPPORT THE SPREADER BY THE BODY JACKS ALONE UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CHASSIS MOUNT APPLICATIONS HOLD DOWN KIT PARTS LIST FOR HOLD DOWN KIT ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 62562 0002 306 00 1 HOLD DOWN KIT 1 62602 04068 038 00 4 Ratchet Strap 2 62603 04048 504 02 4 Bolt 1 2 Eye N S 20307 04003 804 06 4 Locknut 1 2 13 Nylon Insert ZP 4 62604 04003 80111 4 Nut 12 13 Hex ZP 5 62605 04004 002 16 8 Flatwasher 3 4 U S S ZP 6 20355 04004 002 10 8 Flatwasher 1 2 U S S ZP Parts indented are included in the assembly under which they are indented INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A CA UTI READ ALL OF THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING Before starting verify that this mounting method is acceptable to the vehicle manufacturer Attach the hold down at each corner of hopper as shown Locate and drill four 531 17 32 diameter holes for eye bolts in the truck bed position may vary from that shown Straps must be positioned at opposing angles so that spreader cannot slide fowrard or rearward Mount eye bolts as shown with locknuts and flatwashers on the bottom side Assemble ratchet strap to eye bolts Tighten hold downs evenly Do
16. k the telephone directory or you may write to the warrantor at the address below GENERAL It is the responsibility of the consumer to establish the warranty period by verifying the original delivery date A bill of sale cancelled check or some other appropriate payment record may be kept for that purpose It is recommended but not required that the consumer verify the original delivery date by immediately returning the attached Warranty Registration Card No person is authorized to change this warranty or to create any warranty other than that set forth herein This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Meyer Products 18513 Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44112 Phone 216 486 1313 Fax 216 486 3073 E Mail info meyerproducts com Diamond Equipment 6 Angell Lane Damariscotta Maine 04543 9801 Phone 207 563 2226 Fax 207 563 2229 E Mail info diamondplows com In order to validate this warranty please complete this card and mail it Name Address Spreader Model Installation Date 19 Serial No Purchased From HOPPER SPHEADERS Diamond Diamond Equipment Meyer Products 6 Angell Lane 18513 Euclid Avenue Damariscotta Maine 04543 9801 Cleveland Ohio 44112 Phone 207 563 2226 Phone 216 486 1313 Fax 207 563 2229 E Mail info diamondplows com Fax 216 486 3073 E Mail info meyerproducts com PART NO CAPACITY LENG
17. not over tighten damage will result to the spreader or the truck INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROLS FACTORY INSTALLED ACTUATORS A WARNING Before beginning any installation on this unit disconnect the PV Spreader battery negative cable if already installed 1 Spreaders with factory installed throttle controls do not require installer hookup to the engine The actuator has been installed and tested at the factory 2 Raisethe engine shroud The installer will have to remove the ties securing the coiled actuator cable to the top of the engine 3 Thethrottle actuator cable plugs into the in cab control panel after being routed from the cab of the vehicle to the rear of the mounted spreader 4 Selecta suitable location in the cab of the vehicle to mount the throttle control box Do not mount at this time A WARNING Consult vehicle manufacturer for acceptable mounting locations Improperly mounting the control box could interfere with the air bag s and the other functions of the occupant protection systems such as knee bolsters 5 Afterthe location of the control panel is determined the cable must be routed to the front of the spreader Route the cable under the cab and up to the front of the spreader securing as needed Allow enough cable for the control panel to be mounted in the cab 6 The routed cable must be clear of all moving or hot parts on the spreader or the vehicle Secure the cable with
18. oblems Always consult and follow the truck manufacturer s instructions WARNING BEFORE BEGINNING ANY INSTALLATION ON THIS UNIT disconnect the spreader battery negative cable if already installed 1 Place the Spreader in the rear of truck with the engine hydraulic motor to the rear of the truck Center the spreader side to side in the truck The spreader should extend past the rear of the outer most part of the truck i e truck bed bumper approximately 18 inches CAUTION INSURE THAT THE SPREADER CANNOT TIP WHEN THE SPINNER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED SPINNER ASSEMBLY a Raise engine shroud If engine driven model b Slide the spinner frame assembly into the rear of the longitudinal with the spinner back plate toward the rear c Boltthe spinner to the longitudinals and engine plate using the six 6 3 8 16 x 3 4 carriage bolts 3 8 flatwashers lockwashers and 3 8 nuts from hardware bag located in the shipping carton d Install roller chain between the gear box sprocket and the spinner sprocket Make sure sprockets are in line with each other The roller chain is tightened first by loosening all four 4 3 8 bolts on the back plate then pull the entire bearing shaft assembly in such a way to achieve the proper amount of chain tension Make sure the spinner shaft is straight up and down before re tightening 2 Reposition the spreader in the truck just short of making contact with the rearmost part of the truckb
19. the engine or engage the conveyor which is interconnected to the spinner until everyone is clear from moving parts and flying material from the spinner SPREADER OPERATION A Start the engine and engage the clutch The amount of material spread depends on engine speed and gate opening Decreasing RPM and or gate height will decrease amount spread the inverse holds true also Notice that the electric clutch can be engaged or disengaged at any time and at any engine RPM However since engagement time and torque is almost instantaneous to prevent premature spinner chain failure and chain tension loss it is recommended that the electric clutch be engaged at the lowest possible RPM without stalling the engine Before loading the spreader the first time start and stop the conveyor several times to break in the clutch WARNING ALWAYS STAND AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE SPINNER WHILE OPERATING ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB WHILE SPREADER IS RUNNING B Spread pattern depends on baffle settings and spinner RPM 1 Speeding up or slowing down the engine will increase or decrease spread pattern width 2 Internal baffle adjustments will move the spread pattern to the right or left 3 External baffle adjustments will block spreading to the right or left side DESIRED SPREAD PATTERN BAFFLE S po INTERNAL EXTERNAL Centered Behind Truck Both Down All Three UP Behind Truck and Left RH Down RH Down LH
20. the ties provided Excess cable must be coiled up and secured 7 Mountthe control panel with the screws supplied 8 Fora permanent cable mount a mounting bracket is supplied 9 Attach the positive battery cable each end should have a red rubber boot to the positive terminal on the solenoid and to the terminal of the battery Make sure these protective boots are covering the positive terminal post on the battery and on the solenoid a WARNING Use safety glasses or other face protection against possible battery explosion Do not smoke and avoid other sources of ignition 10 Connect negative battery terminal to the engine mount bolt When finished make sure all wires are away from moving parts and lower engine shroud 11 Plug cable from spreader into socket mounted on truck Aa WARN NG Never operate machine with engine shroud in upright position Never climb into the hopper while the engine is operating or capable of being operated Serious injury or death might occur NOTE Readandfully understand the owners manual supplied by the engine manufacturer before operating this equipment Not doing so endangers your safety and the warranty of the engine OPERATION WARNING A B BEFORE OPERATING THE CONTROL PANEL MAKE SURE THAT NO ONE IS INSIDE THE HOPPER OR NEAR THE SPINNER Manual Throttle All gasoline engine models come with a control panel If your spreader is a manual throttle model look at your control
21. wn bolts and sliding engine as required CAUTION Over tightening may damage gearbox Roller chain tension must be maintained It is adjusted by loosening the spinner mounting bearings and sliding the bearings Make sure the spinner shaft is straight up and down before retightening Oil chain often and at end of season When the box is not in use it should be washed out If the box is put storage all surfaces should be oiled or painted after washing If chain becomes stuck or froze to the floor to the point where the clutch cannot pull the load never attempt to free chain using a pipe wrench or any other tool on the output shaft The gearbox is designed to accept torque from input shaft only Trying to turn output shaft will strip the gears thus voiding the warranty LOW PROFILE PV ENGINE DRIVEN HOPPER ASSEMBLY 61 CENTERED UN HUPPER BOTH SIDES um e 61 CENTERED ON SHROUD ar 1 L 1 FEN ip 31 12 pura NA D 4 122 S PARTS LIST FOR LPV ENGINE DRIVEN HOPPER ASSEMBLIES Carbon Steel
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