Meyer manual Transporting, Spreader Hookup, Model 8720/8865

operation. If the controls operate the gate in opposite di- rections to what you expect, reverse the hydraulic hose connections at the tractor.

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	MINIMUM
	WEIGHT + LOAD = GW	TRACTOR
		WEIGHT UP TO
		20 MPH
SV2636	6,100 + _____ = _____	2/3 of spreader
		gross weight
SV3245	7,640 + _____ = _____	2/3 of spreader
		gross weight
SV3954	8,650 + _____ = _____	2/3 of spreader
		gross weight
SI8720	11,445 + _____ = _____	2/3 of spreader
		gross weight
SI8865	18,140 + _____ = _____	2/3 of spreader
		gross weight

HOSE

BRACKET

PTO

SHAFT

JACK STORAGE

HUB

JACK

HITCH

FIGURE 2. SPREADER HOOKUP

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.

MATERIAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT

MATERIAL	LBS / CU. FT.
LIME SLUDGE	110-115 LBS.
DRY FEEDLOT MANURE	63-65 LBS.
CHICKEN LITTER	63-65 LBS.
CAKE SLUDGE	62-65 LBS.
SEMI-SOLID MANURE	58-60 LBS.
PEN PACKED MANURE	30-35 LBS.
LIQUID MANURE	63-65 LBS.

SOURCE: ASAE

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	8720T	8865T
Maximum Gross Weight (Pounds)	12,000	24,000	32,000	46,645	56,140
Total Net Weight (Pounds)	6,100	7,640	8,650	11,445	18,140
Cubic Foot Capacity**	181	227	272	468	562
Capacity in Gallons	1,355	1,694	2,033	3,500	4,200

**Struck capacity, heaped loads have significantly higher capacities

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