Farmer-Helper 25 & 27G
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Revision06/2017
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Refer to Figure 2B. Adjust the overall height o f the spreader/hitch with the dolly wheel/jack so the
height of the spreader hitch matches the height o f the tractor drawbar or vehicle hitch point (as
applicable).
N O TE: The Jack is held in its upright position with a spring-loaded pin. To release the jack
to move it into its operational position, simply pull the pin outward and swing the jack down.
Attaching the Spreader to the Towing Vehicle (continued)
F igure 2B - U sing the Jack Stand with Dolly Wheel
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Back the towing veh icle into the hitch until the holes of the spreader hitch line up with the vehicle hitch
point.
Fasten the spreader hitch to the vehicle drawbar/hitch point with a hitch pin that fits securely (i .e. so that
it will not come out during spreader operation) and lock in place with the safety clip.
WA R N IN G : Dam age to the spreader or other vehicle, as well as injury to the operator, may occur if
A properly-sized hitch pin is not installed as recommended. Note that the installation of the safety clip to
hold the hitch pin in place is also required for safe spreader operation.
Remove the weight from the Jack /Dolly Wheel by lowering he spreader hitch on the vehicle drawbar/
Hitch point.
T o provide adequate ground clearance for operation, swing the jack up into its resting
position (i.e. pull the spring-loaded pin out to release the jack and swing the jack upward, then allow
The pin to re-engage to hold the jack in its upward position.)
Guidelines for Loading the Spreader for Operation
F a r m e r H e l p e r recommends that you
load the spreader from the front toward the back
to
facilitate
Easier unloading.
AT TEN 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).
DO NO T store wet manure in the spreader (or keep the spreader outdoors with manure in it)—
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...
