MS1300P
Manure Spreader
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Table of Contents
1. Warranty .................................................................4
2. Introduction ............................................................5
2.1 Serial Number Location ......................................5
2.2 Delivery Inspection Report ..................................6
2.3 Types of Decals on the Machine ........................7
3. Safety ......................................................................8
3.1 Safety Alert Symbol ............................................8
3.2 Signal Words ......................................................8
3.3 Why SAFETY is important ..................................8
3.4 Safety Rules ......................................................9
3.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines .............................9
3.6 Safe Condition ..................................................10
3.7 Safety Training ..................................................10
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3.9 Safety Sign Explanations ..................................12
3.10 Replacing Damaged Safety Signs ....................15
4. Familiarization......................................................16
4.1 To the New Operator ........................................16
4.2 Operator Orientation .........................................16
4.3 Machine Components .......................................17
5. Attaching to a Tractor ..........................................18
6. PTO Shaft ............................................................19
6.1 Sizing a PTO Shaft ...........................................19
6.2 Installing a PTO Shaft .......................................20
7. Controls ...............................................................21
8. Operating Instructions ........................................22
8.1 Operating Safety ...............................................22
8.2 Stopping ............................................................23
8.3 Stopping in an Emergency ................................23
8.4 Pre-operation Checks .......................................23
8.5 Machine Break-In ..............................................23
8.6 Loading .............................................................24
8.7 Spreading .........................................................25
8.8 Cleaning Out .....................................................25
8.9 Removing a Jam ...............................................25
8.10 Transporting ......................................................26
8.11 Storage .............................................................27
9. Service and Maintenance ....................................28
9.1 Maintenance Safety ..........................................28
9.2 Grease Type .....................................................28
9.3 Maintenance Schedule .....................................28
9.4 Drive Chain .......................................................31
9.5 Apron Chain ......................................................31
9.6 Main Box Sealing Flap ......................................32
9.7 Gearbox ............................................................33
9.8 Drive Belt .........................................................34
9.9 Beater-bar Paddles ...........................................35
10. Troubleshooting .................................................36
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11.2 Common Bolt Torque Values ............................38
11.3 Wheel Lug Nut Torque ......................................39
12. Index ...................................................................40