H&S Top Shot 5215, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...15 387 3414 hsmfgco com WARNING HSMFG1218 Part 79845 Revision 01 5215 Starting Serial 912TS15011 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 5215 OPERATOR S MANUAL Top Shot ...

Page 2: ...0 Safety Decals 11 12 Safety Information Warning Owner Must Read and Understand 13 Cap Screw Torque Values 14 Set Up Assembly 15 Transporting 16 Storage 16 Preparing for Operation 17 19 Operation 20 25 Adjustments 26 27 Service 28 29 Optional Equipment 30 Lubrication Guide 31 34 Decal Location 35 40 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Service Notes 42 Specifications Inside Back Cover ...

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Page 4: ...ments to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products previously manufactured Specifications statements and descriptions of Products contained in this publication are subject to change without prior notification ...

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Page 7: ...attached and there are no visible leaks Guards and shields are secure Wheels are properly mounted Tires are inflated to correct pressure Chain tension is properly adjusted See Adjustment Chapter of this manual Decals are in place and legible Connect the Top Shot onto a proper horsepower 540 RPM or 1000 RPM if applicable tractor and attach the PTO Connect the lights Run the Top Shot and make sure a...

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Page 9: ...mer that regular lubrication is required for proper operation and long life of machine Show customer the Lubrication Chapter of the Operator s Manual Give the customer the Operator s Manual and make sure they read and understand all operating and service instructions Have customer sign a completed Warranty Registration and mail it promptly Remove Dealer File Copy At Perforation 7 H S DEALER DELIVE...

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Page 11: ...ER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL REMEMBER THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DAMAGE 9 H S MANUFACTURING CO INC SAFETY INFORMATION ...

Page 12: ...NFORMATION OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km h 20 mph Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the maximum transport speed of this implement Regardless of the maximum speed capability of the tractor being used to tow this implement do not exceed the implement s maximum transport speed Exceeding the implement s maximum transp...

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Page 15: ...ngine remove the ignition key and allow all mechanisms to stop Before cleaning or working on the machine detach the PTO shaft and completely disengage the tractor hydraulics DO NOT attempt to perform maintenance or repair with tractor running and PTO and hydraulic hoses connected to the tractor DO NOT step up on the Top Shot at any time while in operation NEVER manually feed material into the expe...

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Page 17: ...y and adjustment and make sure that all bolts are tightened 4 Securely retighten after a few hours of operation as bolts can loosen up on new machinery 5 Lubricate the Top Shot completely SET UP ASSEMBLY 15 WARNING Some photographs used in the following pages show guards or shields removed for clarification Never operate machine until these guards or shields are in proper operating position NOTE D...

Page 18: ...Shot without placing tension on the chain 2 Chain is of sufficient strength to hold the decoupled implement and its load and tow it to the shoulder TOWING ON HIGHWAY To view beyond the back of the larger trailer mounted Top Shot when transporting the unit on a public highway consider obtaining and installing a rearview mirror on your tractor with a wide load mounting bracket Red reflective safety ...

Page 19: ... several sets of mounting holes to level theTop Shot for proper material delivery to the expeller If additional positioning is required turn the clevis assembly upside down to obtain additional adjustment If theTop Shot is going to be operated in freezing temperatures review and comply with recommendations in the Operation Chapter under the Winter Operation section PREPARING TOP SHOT Properly lubr...

Page 20: ...ff 3 Secure the drawbar so that the hitch pin hole is directly below the power drive line Fasten the Top Shot to the tractor drawbar with an appropriate hitch pin with safety locking device After the connection is made remove the hitch jack and secure it to the Storage Position on the left side of the Spreader If the Top Shot is attached to a tractor with a clevis hitch hammer strap style drawbar ...

Page 21: ... smooth quiet running drive line without power fluctuation The Top Shot can only be properly hooked up to a tractor which has PTO and hitch dimensions conforming to ASAE Standard S203 Horsepower required may vary according to the consistency of material to be spread ground speed and terrain To prevent damage to the telescoping PTO drive DO NOT allow the tractor s rear tires to make contact with th...

Page 22: ...r and drive line foreign objects such as stones timber or metal should never be placed into the Top Shot tank 1 In winter or freezing temperatures make sure the auger and expeller are free to rotate and that the discharge gate moves freely before loading the Top Shot and applying PTO power 2 The discharge gate must be closed before loading 3 The auger must be completely lowered before loading 4 Wh...

Page 23: ...uger fully raised and the discharge gate fully raised and blocked Position the jack height so that liquids will run forward to the discharge opening 3 Before loading the Top Shot again unblock the discharge gate and engage the expeller to make sure that it is free to rotate Then slowly lower the auger to the bottom of the tank and cycle the discharge gate a few times OPERATION APPLICATION RATE The...

Page 24: ...gin spreading To achieve the desired coverage adjust the discharge gate and or travel speed 5 When spreading material which is susceptible to bridging the auger should be cycled up and down frequently to provide a more consistent feeding of material into the expeller NOTE Do NOT exceed the rated 540 or 1000 RPM operating speed of your particular model of Top Shot OPERATION 22 Expeller Drive The di...

Page 25: ...talled 1000 RPM driveline Compared to the 540 RPM units the 1000 RPM driveline equipped unit has a different combination of drive and driven sprockets drive chains and a 1000 RPM constant velocity telescoping PTO drive 23 ADJUSTABLE EXPELLER SHIELD All Top Shot models have a multi position manual adjust expeller shield to direct material and provide the best possible performance for delivery of ma...

Page 26: ...ed In freezing temperatures leave the discharge gate partially opened when the unit is parked overnight to prevent the gate from freezing against the bottom of the opening A discharge gate height indicator visible from the tractor seat allows the operator to monitor the gate opening 24 AUGER CONTROL The Top Shot has a hydraulically controlled raise lower main auger to overcome material bridging wh...

Page 27: ... not being used to support the Top Shot it should be relocated to the storage position located on the left side of the Top Shot as shown The telescoping PTO drive is provided with a spring loaded locking collar on one end to positively lock the drive connection onto the tractor PTO shaft Depress the locking collar against the spring tension and slide the yoke onto tractor PTO shaft Release the loc...

Page 28: ...f an Idler fails to maintain proper tension replace the worn chain Shield open for viewing Shield open for viewing The jackshaft and auger drive chain tighteners are spring loaded Use the eye bolt adjustment to achieve a spring length of 9 1 2 on the initial reduction auger drive chain The auger final drive chain tension device uses an eye bolt and S hook to accomplish adjustment With the auger in...

Page 29: ...nst the tank then retighten the retaining hardware Grease the slide assembly to ensure a leak free seal 27 DISCHARGE GATE The discharge gate is retained by adjustable angles that secure the gate to the tank through diagonal slots To adjust loosen retaining hardware and drive the angles downward with a hammer until the discharge gate is snug against the tank then re tighten the retaining hardware G...

Page 30: ...ng the expeller shield over the front expeller bearing Additional shear bolts are stored on the expeller front bearing mount To replace the expeller shear bolts proceed as follows 1 Disengage the PTO 2 If the object is not lodged in the discharge door opening close the discharge door to stop the flow of material 3 Shut off tractor and remove key 4 Open the expeller shield over the front expeller b...

Page 31: ...CE If the auger jackshaft bolts shear proceed as follows 1 Disengage the PTO 2 If an object is lodged in the discharge door opening or inside the tank raise the discharge door then raise the main auger 3 Shut off tractor and remove key 4 Open the main shield 5 Remove any pieces of the shear bolt that may be still in the auger jackshaft shear device 6 Trip the expeller pan to clear any material or ...

Page 32: ...expeller speeds to various spreading needs Sprockets are available as service parts SAFETY CHAINS An appropriate sized safety chain to accommodate the potential weight of the loaded Top Shot is available TRANSPORT LIGHTING Transport lighting with a 7 pin plug is optional equipment on the 5215 Top Shot The lighting system is to be connected to the 7 pin power receptacle per SAEJ560B on your tractor...

Page 33: ... on them will cause the shields to bind and not rotate Dented or damaged PTO shields will also result in excessive force being applied against the jackshaft Damaged shields also cause difficulty when installing the assembly If at any time the shields do not turn freely they should be checked to determine the cause and repaired or cleaned To avoid damage to the main drive bearings avoid turning sha...

Page 34: ...he drive chains Keeping the chains aligned with sprockets will also lengthen the life of the sprockets and drive chains The discharge gate control cylinder shaft and both front and rear main auger cylinders should also be frequently coated with a rust preventative spray or lubricant since the cylinder shaft may remain extended when not being used for a period of time CYLINDERS The optional oiler r...

Page 35: ...gh quality grease Replace any missing or plugged grease fittings Wipe dirt from the fittings before greasing to prevent the dirt from being forced into the bearing or pivot Grease should come out around the shaft on sleeve type bearings To minimize dirt build up avoid excessive greasing After greasing wipe off the excess grease from around the outside of the bearings to prevent the accumulation of...

Page 36: ...ger Slide Plate 4 Zerks Expeller Bearings 2 Places Single or Tandem Axle Hubs Single or Tandem Axle Wheel Pivot Each Side Expeller Pan Release Pivot Grease Fitting Locations Grease Every 10 Hours or Daily Rear Auger Bearing ...

Page 37: ...Rotating Driveline 8515 1 Degree of Angle Decal PTO Shaft 9194A 3 No step stay clear 9194B 1 Never Allow Riders On This Machine 11210A 1 Discharge gate opening decal 11210B 1 Do not remove shields 11599 4 Do not go near leaks 32320 1 Spiral Decal for Main Auger Shaft Rear 51010 4 Pinch Point 54033 1 Made in USA 3 56877 1 540 RPM DECAL 58703 2 Stay Clear of Beaters 66076 2 Located Behind Shield 710...

Page 38: ...DECAL LOCATION 36 111209C 71188B 71067 71064 093020 093366 DCAMB DCAMB 71067 111209C 71064 093020 DCAMB ...

Page 39: ... 37 DECAL LOCATION 111209C 1494J 72203A 11599 51010 LW112901 9194A 1494B DCAMB 54033 9194B 71096 71089 66076 11599 1494A 1494A 3494A 1494A 093020 081312 093020 11211176 ...

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Page 43: ...r bolts have sheared Drive chain not on sprocket Replace shear bolts Reinstall replace chain 4 Chains are jumping drive sprocket teeth Inadequate chain tension Sprocket teeth or chains excessively worn Adjust chain tension See details in Adjustments Chapter Replace sprocket or chain 5 Excessive chain and or sprocket wear Sprockets are NOT properly aligned Improper shear bolts being used Inadequate...

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