WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER PRESSURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN. KEEP ALL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS IN GOOD SERVICEABLE CON- DITION. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI- OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Before loading spreader, slowly engage the tractor PTO and operate machine at idle speed for several minutes to insure the spreader is lubricated and operating prop- erly.
TRANSPORTING
TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Use the following chart for calculating the minimum trac- tor weight.
MODEL | SPREADER EMPTY |
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| 20 MPH |
SV2636 | 6,100 + _____ = _____ |
| 2/3 of spreader | |
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SV3245 | 7,640 + _____ = _____ |
| 2/3 of spreader | |
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SV3954 | 8,650 + _____ = _____ |
| 2/3 of spreader | |
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SI7200 | 11,445 + _____ = _____ | 2/3 of spreader | ||
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SI8500 | 18,140 + _____ = _____ | 2/3 of spreader | ||
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MATERIAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | ||||
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MATERIAL |
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LIME SLUDGE |
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DRY FEEDLOT MANURE |
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CHICKEN LITTER |
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CAKE SLUDGE |
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PEN PACKED MANURE |
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LIQUID MANURE |
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HOSE
BRACKET
PTO
SHAFT
HITCH
JACK
JACKSTORAGE
HUB
FIGURE 2. SPREADER HOOKUP
SOURCE: ASAE
NOTE: HEAPED LOADS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER CAPACITIES
Check that the flow control rear gate is completely closed. It is unlawful to allow slurry to splash or leak onto public roads.
WARNING: DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 20 MPH. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Operating speed is dictated by the terrain over which you are traveling. Always use caution. Avoid traveling on slopes or hills that are unsafe.
WARNING: OBSERVE ALL APPLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN TRANSPORTING ON PUB- LIC ROADWAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND MARKING REQUIRE- MENTS.
MAXIMUM SPREADER LOAD WEIGHTS
Model | 2636 | 3245T | 3954T | 7200T | 8500T |
Maximum Gross Weight (Pounds) | 12,000 | 24,000 | 32,000 | 43,445 | 56,140 |
Total Net Weight (Pounds) | 6,100 | 7,640 | 8,650 | 11,445 | 18,140 |
Cubic Foot Capacity** | 181 | 227 | 272 | 466 | 562 |
Capacity in Gallons | 1,355 | 1,694 | 2,033 | 3,492 | 4,200 |
**Struck capacity, heaped loads have significantly higher capacities |
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Model 7200 |
