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Copyright © 2005 by T. R. Metal Crafters Inc.  All rights reserved.  This manual, or parts thereof (including charts, tables, and
illustrations), may not be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of the copyright owners.

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Y70293A

LOYAL MANURE SPREADER

Model MS23A

Owner's and Operator's Manual

011205

Y70293A

Read

 and 

Understand

 this manual

Before Operating

IMPORTANT

This manure spreader was test-run, inspected,
and carefully packaged prior to shipment.  Note
any visible damage or shortages on carrier's
delivery receipt before signing.  If there is
concealed damage, do not dispose of packing
materials.  Contact us immediately so a timely
freight claim can be filed.

Operator's

Manual!

WARNING:

  This manure

spreader has rotating parts &
shafts.  Use care during
operation and maintenance.

Additional Assistance

If any items covered in this manual are not fully understood by you, contact your dealer or T.R. Metal Crafters,
Inc., 312 E. Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 248, Loyal, WI  54446, (call TOLL FREE 1-800-842-5349) for assistance.

Read 

and 

Understand

 this manual

Before Operating

FAILURE TO HEED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

Summary of Contents for MS23A

Page 1: ...nt Note any visible damage or shortages on carrier s delivery receipt before signing If there is concealed damage do not dispose of packing materials Contact us immediately so a timely freight claim can be filed Operator s Manual WARNING This manure spreader has rotating parts shafts Use care during operation and maintenance Additional Assistance If any items covered in this manual are not fully u...

Page 2: ...eath Why is Safety important to You Accidents Disable and Kill 3 Big Reasons Accidents Cost Accidents Can Be Avoided CAUTION WARNING DANGER CAUTION WARNING DANGER General Safety Statement It is your responsibility as an owner operator or supervisor to know what specific requirements precautions and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the equipment or in t...

Page 3: ...ctices in these areas Other information which may affect the safe operation of your machine may be contained on safety decals or in insurance requirements employer s safety programs safety codes and local state and federal laws rules and regulations If you require information not covered in this manual contact T R Metal Crafters Inc 312 E Industrial Drive P O Box 248 Loyal WI 54446 call TOLL FREE ...

Page 4: ...Safety Accident Prevention 6 7 Operating Instructions 8 Service and Maintenance 9 10 Warranty Registration Card Insert Warranty 11 Parts Lists 12 17 2 083101 Y70293A 15 030104 Y70293A Right and Left Identification References to right and left in this manual are based on the operator standing at the rear of the spreader looking toward the front of the spreader ...

Page 5: ...800 842 5349 Safety decals must be replaced if they are destroyed missing painted over or can no longer be read New equipment components installed during repair shall be equipped with the same safety decals that were affixed to the original components Keep decals wiped clean at all times 083101 Y70293A 14 083101 Y70293A NOTE Spreader tires are mounted in reverse direction of a normal tractor insta...

Page 6: ...ood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this machine 5 It is the responsibility of the owner qualified operator s or supervisor s to see that no unqualified persons are allowed to operate this machine and that unqualified persons especially children stay out of the work area Operation of this machine shall be limited to competent and experienced persons In addition an...

Page 7: ...ue 1 assembly from shipping skid 2 Fasten tongue 1 to axle 3 and to spreader box 2 using provided 5 16 fasteners A and 3 8 fasteners B 3 Unbolt lag screws which secure shipping skid to spreader 4 Use overhead hoist to lower spreader to ground NOTE Spreader weighs 385 lbs ...

Page 8: ... shall not exceed the price of the unit T R Metal Crafters Inc reserves the right to make changes in design and components or material or to utilize available materials which it deems satisfactory in order to improve its products Also T R Metal Crafters Inc reserves the right to make changes in the construction or design of any parts without any incurring obligations to install these improvements ...

Page 9: ...tween the latch 5 and the sprocket tooth 6 See illustration below 6 Re tighten the four 5 16 lock nuts 4 that attach latch bracket 3 onto spreader box side 7 Re install crank arm guard Cold Weather Instructions Manure can be spread in cold weather although snow and ice may affect the spreader wheel traction required for good spreading action because the cleated spreader wheels drive the apron chai...

Page 10: ...TMENT INSTRUCTIONS Apron Chain Tension 1 Pull up on the floor apron chain flight at center of the spreader box length 2 If you can lift the bottom of flight higher than 2 the chain is too loose which can cause premature chain and sprocket wear 3 If you can not lift the bottom of flight at least 2 the chain is too tight causing excessive loads on all components 4 To adjust the apron chain tension u...

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