H&S 2217, Operator'S Manual

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LOADING

In freezing weather, make certain that hydraulic tail gate (if equipped with one) is not frozen to the sides 

or on the floor of the spreader. Make sure the apron chain is not frozen to the spreader floor or any 

lumps of manure are frozen to the floor. Begin loading the spreader at the front end and work toward the 

rear until loading is completed. Loading this way permits the material to be spread uniformly. Loading 

front to rear is particularly important when the spreader is loaded by a mechanical loader because this 

type of load requires more power to spread than others loads. When hauling extremely heavy materials 

with a large portion of dirt, it may be necessary to reduce the load size to prevent excessive shear bolt         

breakage. Never dump material onto the beater. Do not use extra sideboards. Do not overload spreader. 

Overloading decreases spreading effectiveness. Do not load more than 15 inches above the beater.

SPREADING

NOTE: 

Two speed apron drive and beater engage/disengage mechanisms are contained in a single 

gearbox at the rear of spreader. This gearbox is controlled by one rope leading to the tractor.
1. 

Make sure that the gear box is in the “low” position,

 with the shifter dog all the way to the “low” side 

    of the indicator slot.

2. Raise the hydraulic endgate (if so equipped).

3. Throttle tractor down, engage PTO, then increase the throttle to 540 RPMs and begin moving.

4. The apron speed may be increased from 4-1/2 FPM to 8-1/2 FPM (at 540 RPM) by pulling once on  

      the control rope until the shifter stops and locks into the “high speed” position. The beater will continue to   

    operate in this position.

5. When the spreader is almost empty, the bed can be cleaned out by again, pulling once on the control  

    rope until the shifter dog locks into the “clean-out/beater disengaged” position. The beater will stop,  

    and the apron will continue to run in the “high” speed position, thus saving unloading time.

6. When spreader is empty, SHUT OFF PTO. With the PTO off, pull the control rope once again and  

    release it. The shifter will return to the “low” position, ready to begin unloading the next load. 

DO NOT SHIFT FROM CLEAN OUT TO LOW POSITION WITH THE PTO RUNNING.

7. NEVER operate the spreader with a PTO speed greater than 540 RPM.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS WILL VOID WARRANTY

  High Speed

         Low Speed

          Clean Out

OPERATION