Section 7: Operating Procedures
PFS4000, PFS5060 & PFS8010 Pendulum Spreaders 309-124M
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Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transportation,
maintenance and storage of the spreader. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the spreader
unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Sections 1 - 5: Assembly & Set-Up,
page 8
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Section 6: Options & Accessories
•
Section 7: Operating Procedures
, page 32
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, page 38
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Section 9: Maintenance & Lubrication
, page 46
Perform the following inspections before using your
spreader.
Operating Checklist
Check
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Make certain spreader is hooked to the tractor
properly. Refer to "Tractor 3-Point Hook-Up".
Make certain spreader is level and 3-point
control lever is set at the correct discharge
height.
Refer to "Leveling & Setting Spreader Height".
Make certain hopper is adjusted to discharge
product at the correct rate. See "Set Hopper
Check pendulum to make certain it is not
plugged, worn, cracked or broken.
Make certain spreader is properly lubricated.
Refer to "Lubrication" instructions
.
Check spreader initially and periodically for
loose bolts and pins Refer to Torque Values
Chart.
Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
•
Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
•
Do not allow anyone to climb inside the hopper for any
reason. Serious injury or death can result from someone
becoming entangled in the hopper.
•
Keep away form the pendulum while machine is operating.
Body extremities can become pinched or sheared causing
serious bodily injury or death.
•
Be careful not to hit solid objects with equipment in tow.
Hitting solid objects can cause front of tractor to raise up
suddenly, throw operator from his/her seat and/or cause
loss of steering control.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not allow any person or animal inside the danger zone
while pendulum is slinging product (within a radius of 35
yards from the spreader). Stop application immediately
should anyone come inside the danger zone. Product thrown
from the spreader can cause bodily injury or death.
•
Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor’s
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
•
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
Section 7: Operating Procedures
