Farmer-Helper 25 & 27G
10
Revision06/2017
SECTION 3: MAINTENANCE &
ADJUSTMENT
Guidelines for Regular Maintenance
WA R N IN G : All shields must be replaced after maintenance or adjustment procedures are
performed. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or death.
Performing regular maintenance on your Farmer Helper Spreader will help ensure optimal performance.
Please follow these guidelines for maintaining your spreader:
Clean the spreader once a week and before storing the unit for an extended period of time.
AT T E N T ION : NEVER store manure in the spreader between unloading times during
critical cold weather months when a frozen load could result in severe equipment damage
(i .e. tom floor apron chain). Storing wet manure in the spreader (or keeping the spreader
outdoors with manure in it) will accelerate rusting of the steel.
Check the spreader each tim e it is used for loose, bent, broken or missing parts.
ATT E N T ION : During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose
parts or other equipment damage. Correct any parts problems immediately; expanded parts
views o f all spreader assemblies are provided in the Appendixes at the back of this manual.
AT T E N T ION : For safe and proper operation o f the spreader, adhere to the following
specifications for tightening the H IT C H H AR DW A RE; failure to tighten all hitch hardware
securely may result in equipment damage.
Hitch H ardw are*
Torque Specification
3/8"
25 ft. lbs.
5/16"
15 ft. lbs.
*Note th a t these to rq ue specifications apply to the hitch m embers fastened to the
sp read er box, NO T to the adjustable hitch prong bracket at the front of the hitch.
Check that implement tires have adequate air pressure (28 psi). Always use ag-traction
Implement tires on the drive wheels. Wheel bolts should be torqued to 60 ft. lbs.
Summary of Contents for FH-25G
Page 6: ...Farmer Helper 25 27G 6 Revision06 2017...
Page 18: ...Exploded View of 25G Manure Spreader Farmer Helper 25G 18...
Page 20: ...Exploded View of Spreader Box Farmer Helper 25G 20...
Page 23: ...Exploded View of Transmission Assy Farmer Helper 25G 23...
Page 26: ...Exploded View of Tire Assy Farmer Helper 25G 26...
Page 28: ...Exploded View of Widespread Shaft Assy Farmer Helper 25G 28...
Page 30: ...Exploded View of Chain Tension Assy Farmer Helper 25G 30...
Page 32: ...Exploded View of Hitch Assy Farmer Helper 25G 32...
