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1. Tradition In Progress Manure Spreaders OPERATOR S MANUAL 2005 Part 990001 m mu m h Villes un rum mm Breuvenw To The Owner Contained in this manual is information that concerns the operation adjustment and maintenance of the Pequea Manure Spreaders Proper care and operation will assure you of a machine that will be as dependable as you expect it to be For many years of long service and performance please have all operators read this manual carefully and keep it available for ready reference These spreaders are intended to be towed by a vehicle or an agricultural tractor if powered by its PTO These spreaders are designed to haul and spread all types of manure including pen packed with a moisture content below 85 The Pequea dealer from whom you purchased this spreader will instruct you in its general operation Your dealer s staff of factory trained service technicians will be glad to answer any questions that may arise regarding the operation of your spreader A complete line of Pequea Machine replacement parts is carried by your dealer These parts have been inspected at Pequea and are manufactured with the same quality standards as has your spreader in order to assure you of an accurate fit The serial number of this spreader is located on the left front corner of the spreader When you are writing or calling for information or parts please always refer to this number CAUTION THIS SYMBOL2. with new clean grease Replace bearing and Replace hub cap tighten nut fully Do not over tighten 17 Na m nm mc Lubrication Cont Pequea 50G Ground Drive Coat chain with used oil or any other chain lubricant Grease Grease Pequea 50G shown Grease 18 m mmm m h Ee me 1 0 121 7 4 Maintenance OR ADJUST THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN RUNNING Figure 19 1 Figure 19 2 Figure 19 3 Gearbox Drive Chains When the gearbox drive chains are properly tensioned they should deflect 1 2 from a straight line mid way between the sprockets For all models except the 125 amp 175 PTO the chains are tightened by loosening the Reduction Bracket Bolts Located behind the large drive sprocket see Figure 19 3 and sliding the sprocket towards the front of the spreader If the bracket runs out of adjustment and the chain is not tightened properly remove a link to create more adjustment For 125 amp 175 PTO models the chains are tightened with the chain tighteners A Figure 19 4 Apron Drive Shear Bolt 125P amp 175P only The apron drive is protected by a shear bolt B Figure 19 4 Shearing of the bolt is usually due to the apron being frozen to the floor or the slats catching on manure frozen to the floor An extra shear bolt is carried in the shield shown at C Figure 19 5 In some cases the bolts will sh
3. 60 Ibs 80 Ibs 110 Ibs 180 Ibs Tongue Weight 50 Ibs 95 Ibs 95 Ibs 125 Ibs 175 Ibs 330 Ibs Loaded Estimated Horsepower Required N A N A 15 HP PTO 18 HP PTO 30 HP PTO 65 HP PTO OPTIONS Fine Spread Pan YES YES YES YES YES YES Top Beater N A N A N A YES YES YES End Gate N A N A N A N A YES YES Pequea Machine Inc reserves the right to change specifications without notice nmm m Safety Decals Te Read operators manual before beginning use of machine Do not remove shields Never allow riders on machine Do not attempt to repair adjust or perform maintenance while PTO is attached to the tractor Do not approach machine while in operation A DANGER ROTATING DRI VELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on driveline Do not operate Jes without guards e Be sure to read the operators manual and understand all operations before turning the machine on e Be alert to all safety bulletins while operating the machine Ld On both sides of rear of spreader Caution MOST FARM IMPLEMENT ACCIDENTS CAN AVOIDED BY THE OBSERVANCE OF AFEW SIMPLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 DO NOT CLEAN LUBRICATE OR MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS ON THE SPREADER WHILE IT IS
4. IN MOTION DO NOT START THE SPREADER UNTIL YOU KNOW EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF THE MACHINE AND HAVE MADE SURE NO TOOLS ARE LYING ON THE MACHINE DO NOT WORK AROUND THE UNIT IN LOOSE CLOTHING THAT MIGHT CATCH IN ANY OF THE MOVING PARTS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PULL MATERIAL FROM ANY PART OF THE SPREADER WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION DO NOT GET OFF THE TRACTOR WHILE TRACTOR PTO IS ENGAGED REPLACE ALL SHIELDS AFTER LUBRICATION OR REPAIRS DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON SPREADER PARK ON LEVEL GROUND OR BLOCK WHEELS TO PREVENT SPREADER FROM ROLLING m mmm m h Bie rum oe Breuvenw Before Using The New Machine 18 Check for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure all bolts are tightened securely RETIGHTEN THE BOLTS AFTER A FEW HOURS OF OPERATION Torque the wheel bolts to 120 ft lbs Recheck the bolts after every other load until the torque does not decrease and every 300 loads thereafter Check the tires and inflate them to the recommended pressure The tire ratings are printed on the sidewall of the tire Adjust the tractor hitch and attach the spreader to the tractor as detailed in the following sections Lubricate the machine completely and check the oil level of the gearboxes Operate the machine slowly for a period of time to run the chains in and determine that all parts work freely Equip the spreader with an SMV Slow Moving Vehicle emblem available from your dealer if it will be transp
5. IREPORT unr au acetic po a ne a D E OR aa det to AU RR l 25 WARRANTY ell RO ma 26 TROUBLESHOOTING s 2 322 ande are Sus Saas 27 For illustrated parts breakdown and parts lists please visit www pequeamachine com Specifications Models 25 GD 50 GD 50 80 125 175 Capacity 25 Bu 18 Cu Ft 50 Bu 36 Cu Ft 50 Bu 36 Cu Ft 80 Bu 57 Cu Ft 125 Bu 90 Cu Ft 175 Bu Overall Length 9 e 12 e 126 144 166 178 Overall Width 44 54 54 60 1 2 76 86 Loading Height 30 35 35 39 45 44 Flared Width 34 43 43 47 1 2 56 66 Box Width 28 36 36 40 47 54 Box Length 66 84 84 104 128 140 Box Height 16 18 18 20 23 24 1 2 Box Construction Fully welded 12 Gauge Steel Fully welded Cor ten Fully welded Cor ten 11 Ga 10 Ga Floor Construction High density Poly vinyl 3 4 T amp G Beater Paddles 8 Replaceable 10 Replaceable Beater Diameter 18 21 21 21 26 26 Drive 2 Wheel Ground Drive PTO w 1 speed gearbox PTO w 2 speed gearbox Apron Chain 5 16 T Rod 7 16 T Rod Spindle 1 5 8 15 8 1 5 8 1 3 4 2 1 8 Wheels Tires 12 x 6 4 Bolt 15 x 5 4 Bolt 5 90 15 15 x 5 4 Bolt 15 x 6 6 Bolt 20 x 7 8 Bolt 20 x 7 8 Bolt 6 12 Traction Traction 6 40 15 Imp 9 50 15 Imp 7 50 20 Imp 8 25 20 Off road Jack 2K Bulldog Weight w tires 425 Ibs 950 Ibs 950 Ibs 1125 Ibs 1850 Ibs 2220 Ibs Tongue Weight Empty 35 Ibs 60 Ibs
6. IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED TAKE TIME TO READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BE CAREFUL CAUTION PICTURES IN THIS MANUAL MAY SHOW PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OPEN OR REMOVED TO BETTER ILLUSTRATE A SPECIFIC FEATURE OR AN ADJUSTMENT REMEMBER TO CLOSE OR REPLACE ALL SHIELDING BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE Improvements and Changes Because Pequea Machine continually strives to improve all of our products we reserve the right to make changes and improvements wherever it is practical without obligation to make those same changes or improvements to the equipment sold previously Ela ama n nm wash SPECIFICATIONS z 2 2 y netu x honda qasa a Re 2 DECALS Sa ee lately c aede oh ae so at Mr re 3 SAEETYPORUTION o Dr a oed orn ed ru ricette eroe Do at eode are 4 BEFORE USE 4 2032 tee aea ie s Qu NE bu g S b res 9 OPERA ON RM ERR SCREEN MEER PON RR aa 6 LOADING ya LEER 9 PEED CONTROL PBSIEIONS a ed 10 EUBRIEATION aeos cu op RS EEE IP 14 MAINTENANCE 2 2 ee e e d 19 INDEX cond ER MOD ene eer datar a d Cel ce eode UU SDN 23 MAINTENANCE RECORD 41 492452 6225512 ed hod n eaa ae ded edo IR oen 24 DELIVERY
7. The rate of application can be further controlled by selecting the appropriate gear of the vehicle to regulate ground speed Note that an almost unlimited choice of spreading rates is made possible by various combinations of ground speed and apron speed IMPORTANT It is advisable to load the spreader only with material it is designed to spread Overloading the spread er or foreign objects in the manure may jam or plug the spreader Should this occur take the following steps to clean the spreader OBSERVING THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL Only one person should attempt to unplug a machine Disengage Stop the vehicle engine Remove material from the area of the beaters Engage Start the vehicle engine D e E SS PLEASE NOTE When the load is very low manure will be thrown forward by the beaters Slowing down the ground speed or simply disengaging the beaters by pulling the handle up will stop the manure from being thrown forward Elles uum uA Operation Cont Figure 8 1 Figure 8 2 Figure 8 3 Safety Chain ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR 1 Fasten the spreader hitch to the drawbar with a 3 4 diameter hitch pin that cannot bounce out Figure 8 1 CAUTION DAMAGE TO THE SPREADER OR OTHER VEHICLE AS WELL AS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR MAY OCCUR IF A CORRECT PIN IN NOT USED 2 Remove the weight from the jack Swing the jack into a horizontal position and lock it to provide maxi mum ground cle
8. can be further controlled by selecting the appropriate gear of the tractor to regulate ground speed Note that an almost unlimited choice of spreading rates is made possible by various combinations of ground speed and apron speed IMPORTANT It is advisable to load the spreader only with material it is designed to spread Overloading the spread er or foreign objects in the manure may jam or plug the spreader Should this occur take the following steps to clean the spreader OBSERVING THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL Disengage the PTO Stop the tractor engine Remove material from the area of the beaters Start the tractor engine Engage the PTO slowly Only one person should attempt to unplug a machine DOT doo S S Feed Control Positions Low High Figure 10 1 500 50 80P 10 m mmm m h Bie um m 1 0 121 7 4 Feed Control Positions ENGAGE PTO SLOWLY DISENGAGE PTO WHEN SHIFTING FROM CLEAN OUT NEUTRAL Figure 11 1 125 amp 175 Feed Control The four speed control positions are shown in Figure 11 1 L Low speed The apron is moving slowly for normal application of manure the beater is engaged N Neutral Apron is disengaged Beater is engaged H High speed The apron moves at higher rate of speed for a heavy application of manure the beater is engaged Clean Out The beater is stopped The apron continues to operate at a faster speed to clean the floor of manure T
9. expense for a period of 1 year from the date hereof any parts which prove defective as determined under the terms of this Limited Warranty 26 Troubleshooting m mmm m h Bile um umm Breuvenw Possible Cause Apron chain breaking or apron chain came off of sprockets or idler Bending apron adjusting idler bracket and apron slats Drive belt slippage Spreader is moving but beaters won t spin Spreader pulls harder than normal tires won t spin PTO is spinning but the beaters won t turn Excessive wear or corrosion of apron chain Shifter will not return to L Shifter will not go into gear Grinding sound coming from shifter Shifter will not change gears Freezing conditions Bent apron slats Loose apron chain this manual Loose apron chain Apron frozen to chain return Incorrect adjustment Belt see Maintenance section Misaligned sheaves Foreign material on belt Drive Chain is broken or has jumped off the sprockets Material has jammed in the beaters or the drive chain Drive shaft is broken Coupler is not engaging both shafts Drive chain is broken Chain has jumped off of sprockets Lack of lubrication Return spring is weak Cable not adjusted properly Cable broken Cable stretched Shifting mechanism not working properly Always be sure apron is not frozen before starting PTO Adjust chain as recommended in Adjust chain as recommended in this
10. free from defects in mate rial and workmanship under normal use and service Its obligation under this Warranty shall be limited to replacement or repair of any parts thereof free of charge to the original Purchaser at its place of business provided however that the part s to be replaced or repaired shall within one 1 year after delivery to the original Purchaser be demonstrated to be defective which determination shall be made by the Company The said components or parts must be returned through the Selling dealer or distributor directly to the Company with all trans portation charges prepaid Notice of defect shall be furnished in writing to the Seller and to the agent through whom the machinery was received disclosing in full all known defects and failure in operation and use and reasonable time shall be given to the Seller to remedy any such defects and failures Failure to make such trial or give such notice shall be deemed an absolute acceptance by the Buyer and satisfaction in full of this Limited Warranty This Warranty does not cover under any circumstances any parts compo nents or materials which in the opinion of the Seller and Company have been subjected to neglect misuse alteration accident or if repaired with parts other than those manufactured by and obtained from Pequea Machine Company This Warranty does not cover components which are already covered by a sep arate Warranty provided by the supplier of said
11. 35 ft Ibs while rotating the hub Back off loosen the nut Figure 21 3 one flat plus enough to install the cotter pin Figure 21 4 1 6 turn minimum 1 3 turn maximum Figure 21 3 Figure 21 4 21 m mmm m h Bile oe Breuvenw Maintenance Cont General Check to be sure all safety shielding is free turning Remove manure buildup regularly Protect the machine from the weather when it is not in use At the close of the season check the machine carefully and replace all worn or damaged parts USE GENUINE PEQUEA MACHINE INC SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED BY YOUR AUTHORIZED PEQUEA MACHINE INC DEALER Keep beater paddles and teeth clean Remove all materials such as twine and wire that wrap on the beaters PTO Assembly o aal As pointed out in the Lubrication section care must be taken to keep the driving elements well lubricated and free sliding Failure to observe this precaution will result in excessive force being required to collapse or extend the assembly while subjected to operating torque This excessive force may damage the drive shaft supports The shield surfaces must be kept dry as dirt accumulation on them will quickly cause these units to bind Care should also be taken to be certain the shields are not dented or damaged as this will result in excessive forces being applied against the drive shaft Damaged shields also cause obvious difficulties when installing the assembly If at any time
12. Use care when greasing universal joints as seals may be damaged if overgreased These are sealed bearings 15 m mmm m h Bie um m 1 0 121 7 4 Lubrication Cont Figure 16 1 Figure 16 2 A Apron shaft bearings Two 2 Figure 16 1 B Beater bearings Figure 16 2 16 5 17 1 C Lubricate the apron chain with SAE 30 oil or similar lubricant at least twice yearly more often if the manure is of high acid nature or if the machine is stored outside Regular lubrication of the apron chain will substantially increase its life Figure 16 1 D Drive shaft 125 amp 175 only Figure 16 3 Figure 16 3 Figure 16 4 Figure 16 5 These are sealed bearings 16 Lubrication Cont Figure 17 2 Figure 17 3 Figure 17 1 E Lubricate drive chains with engine oil every 100 loads or once a month One 1 Figure 17 2 F Change oil once a year fill to the check plug with SAE 80 90 gear oil If no check plug fill until gears are coated with lubricant Figure 17 2 17 3 G Lubricate wheel hubs every 100 loads Figures 17 4 17 5 H Apron shaft bearings 125 amp 175 only Figure 17 1 Figure 17 4 Figure 17 5 Remove cotter key and turn hub nut counter clock Attempt to spin tire If it is sluggish turn nut wise Apply slight pressure on top face of tire to counter clockwise at least 1 6 turn but no more loosen bearing Remove bearing clean and pack than 1 3 turn Replace cotter key and bend ends
13. ader with a PTO speed greater than the standard rating of 540 RPM 12 m mmm m h Bie um m Feed Control Positions Cont Unloading Relatively dry loads as a rule unload in an even distribution with very little material being thrown forward The exception to this is when the load is almost completely spread While there is actually less than a yard of material left clearing the bed can be a nuisance with some of the matter being thrown forward onto the operator The load itself or a hydraulic gate usually blocks matter from being thrown forward but in the case of no gate and a significantly reduced pile the action of the beater can result in some manure being thrown forward Several techniques have proven to be successful in minimizing this problem and are outlined here f you haven t finished spreading simply refill the spreader which will block the material from flying forward Reduce the speed of the PTO to shorten the pattern of the spread and keep it from reaching the front e For 125 amp 175 only Follow the instruction in this manual for the Clean Out mode which allows all of the matter to be removed without the beater working A CAUTION SOME PICTURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOW SAFETY SHIELDS REMOVED OR OPEN TO SHOW PARTS BEING SERVICED OR FOR CLARITY ALL SHIELDS SHOULD BE CLOSED OR REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS MACHINE Transporting NOTE Transporting the machine with
14. arance 3 Pull back on the collar and slide the PTO onto the tractor shaft until the balls engage in the groove in the tractor shaft Release the collar Figure 8 2 Check to make sure that the PTO is locked on the shaft To remove the PTO pull back on the collar to unlock the balls and slide the PTO off the tractor shaft NOTE The balls and yoke hub where the collar slides must be free of paint and or rust and must be kept lubricated with oil for proper operation A ALWAYS ATTACH PTO SAFETY CHAIN TO TRACTOR BEFORE OPERATING SEE FIGURE 8 3 4 Before unhooking the spreader make sure the PTO is disconnected ATTACHING TO THE VEHICLE 25G 1 Fasten the spreader hitch to the drawbar with a diameter hitch pin that cannot bounce out Figure 8 4 CAUTION DAMAGE TO THE SPREADER OR OTHER VEHICLE AS WELL AS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR MAY OCCUR IF A CORRECT PIN IS NOT USED 2 Remove the weight from the jack Swing the jack into a horizontal position and lock it to provide maximum clearance Figure 8 4 8 5 A CAUTION PARK ON LEVEL GROUND AND BLOCK THE WHEELS TO PREVENT THE SPREADER FROM ROLLING Figure 8 4 Figure 8 5 m mu m h 1 0 121 7 4 Figure 9 1 In freezing weather make certain the apron chain is frozen to the spreader floor or web slides Figure 9 1 9 2 Make sure there are no lumps of manure frozen to the floor IMPORTANT In freezing weather coating the sides of the spreader with di
15. ch and wearing of paint from the sheave grooves Thereafter it should be checked every 300 loads IMPORTANT Tightening the belt excessively may result in dam age to the spreader and may cause premature belt failure To accurately check and adjust the belt tension remove the belt shield The belt tension is adjusted by loosening the nut that holds the idler pulley A Figure 20 3 slide the idler pulley B in the Figure 20 3 direction that tightens the belt until there is about 1 of deflection on a straight line midway between the drive sheaves 20 m mmm m h Ee me 1 0 121 7 4 Maintenance Cont Feed Control 125 amp 175 Ee Check the feed control system at the beginning of each season and adjust if necessary to compensate for wear Be sure the control linkage always works freely 1 Set the speed selector to L A Figure 21 1 2 Locate the adjustment bracket B attached to the gearbox shifter Figure 21 2 3 Adjust the cable until there is approximately 1 1 16 space between the gearbox housing and the retaining ring on the shifter Figure 21 2 ENGAGE PTO SLOWLY DISENGAGE PTO WHEN SHIFTING FROM CLEAN OUT MEUTRAL Low SPEED Figure 21 1 Figure 21 2 Wheel Bearings Adjust wheel hub bearings after 100 loads and once each season thereafter Jack up the spreader to remove the weight from the wheel s Remove hub cap and cotter pin Torque wheel hub bearings nut to
16. ear due to the spreader being overloaded If the bolt shears the drive hub can be rotated counter clockwise until the bolt holes align Always determine the cause of the failure and eliminate it before installing the new bolt Bolt can be replaced with a 5 16 x 3 4 Grade 5 Figure 19 4 19 m mmm m h Bile oe 1 0 121 7 4 Maintenance Cont Figure 20 1 Figure 20 2 Apron Periodically inspect the apron for bent or damaged slats Always straighten or replace any bent or damaged slats immediately NOTE Tighten the adjusting bolts equally on each side so the apron slats run parallel with the apron drive shaft The apron can be damaged if the machine is operated with one end of the apron slats running ahead of the opposite end Do not tighten the apron chains excessively Adjust the apron by loosening the idler mounting bolts at A Figure 20 1 20 2 on both sides Tighten the adjusting bolts at B Figure 20 1 20 2 In this adjustment the chain should rest slightly on the web slide and should sag noticably C Figure 20 1 20 2 After the apron chain is properly adjusted tighten the idler mounting bolts A Figure 20 1 20 2 The T rod chain can be shortened when necessary by removing the chain tension turning the chain at an angle and removing the link Drive Belt Note the belt tension should be checked and adjusted after the first 10 to 15 loads due to the effect of initial belt stret
17. ehi xa oreet mee 6 Tractor SiZ6 u soo stes ar 6 0 13 OWNER ASSISTANCE 1 SAFETY CAUTION cea nex Rega 4 SAFETY DEGALS 2 a hb aan 3 SPECIFICATIONS 2 TO THE 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 WARRANTY us teu uu eoe RR d 26 23 Maintenance Record Loads 24 DELIVERY REPORT MANURE SPREADER Owner s Name Owner s Address Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Machine Model Serial Optional equipment installed or delivered with unit Inst Del Inst Del The Operator s Manual has been given to the owner and used to instruct him on these items checked below Dealer Representative s Signature Delivery Date Safety Precautions 1 Tractor Hitching Operation of Controls Field Operation Lubrication Machine Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Use of Optional Equipment Troubleshooting Non Use Storage have been instructed in the safety precautions operation care and maintenance of this machine as detailed in the Operator s Manual Owner s Signature Date 25 m mmm m h Bie um m Warranty Wi api a as y 8s lt S Pequea s Limited Warranty Pequea Machine Company warrants to the original Purchaser all Machinery Equipment or Trailers manufactured by it to be
18. esel fuel makes it easier to clean off Using diesel fuel on all sliding and pivoting points helps keep them free and working properly Begin loading the spreader at the front end and work toward the rear until loading is completed Loading this way permits the material to be spread uniformly and reduces the draft load Loading from front to rear is particularly important when the spreader is loaded by a mechanical loader because this type of load requires more power to spread than other loads especially in long straw manure Avoid excessively large Scoops of straw manure when using a mechanical loader If the material has high soil content wet the box with water or used crankcase oil to prevent unnecessary problems from excessive apron loads Never allow the curb weight to exceed the tire rating in pounds For best spreading level the load about 12 14 above the top of the beater Never dump material onto the beater Excessively high heavy loads of mechanically loaded pen manure will decrease spreader life and prevent a uniform spread pattern Figure 9 2 Bie um m 1 0 181 wh w Before Loading Check springs to ensure proper pressure is being placed by the dog onto the ratchet wheel Figure 10 1 Be sure to grease all moving parts refer to lube section Check bushings in crank arm for excessive clearance replace if needed the chain and remove any standing manure or debris The rate of application
19. he apron speed control lever is activated by pulling the control rope IMPORTANT The PTO must be stopped when shifting from Clean Out to any operating gear Mechanical Drive Machines m The apron is started by pulling the rope to advance the selector to the L position or slow speed In the slow posi tion a light application of manure is applied When the spreader is almost empty the bed can be cleaned thoroughly by pulling the control rope and shifting the selector to the Clean Out position With the selector in this position the beaters will stop and the apron will continue to operate saving unnecessary driving A heavier application can be applied by positioning the speed selector to H fast IMPORTANT Always stop the PTO before moving the feed control lever from the Clean Out position to avoid dam aging the gearbox NOTE Depending on the position of the clutches when the PTO is stopped a second pull of the rope may be required to turn the selector to Clean Out If the spreader is equipped with a hydraulic end gate lower the hydraulic end gate and be sure the pan is closed to prevent damage while traveling back to the barn at fast ground speeds 11 m mmm m h Bie um m Feed Control Positions Cont 125 amp 175 PTO ATTENTION Operating at over speed will shorten the life of the spreader The rate of application can be further controlled by selecting the appro
20. manual Be sure apron is free to move before operating Adjust belt as detailed in Drive Align sheaves Clean belt Operate with shield installed Engage PTO slowly with moderate engine speed Do not load manure on beaters Repair chain and realign with sprockets With spreader stopped Remove foreign material and check for any damage Replace Reposition coupler and reinstall bolt Repair or replace Reposition chain and realign sprockets Apron chains should be oiled liberally with used crankcase Oil twice yearly or every 300 loads Oil frequently under highly corrosive conditions Replace spring Adjust cable Replace cable Grease all moving parts with a graphite grease only Check service manual for correct adjustments If there are any other service or repair problems please contact your dealer immediately 27 Notes 28 Pequea Machine Inc A Skibo Company 200 Jalyn Dr P O Box 399 New Holland PA 17557 717 354 4343 fax 717 354 8843 email pequea frontiernet net www pequeamachine com
21. orted on public roadways Do not operate the spreader until the safety precautions in this manual and on decals on the spreader have been read and understood by the operator m mmm m h Bie um m Operation GENERAL INFORMATION On Pequea Machine Inc equipment left and right are determined by standing behind the unit looking in the direction of travel CAUTION NEVER USE TOO SMALL A VEHICLE A SMALL VEHICLE MAY BE ABLE TO PULL THE UNIT BUT THE TRACTOR WOULD NOT BE HEAVY ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE TRACTION AND BRAKING TO CONTROL THE WEIGHT OF THE HEAVY SPREADER ON HILLS AND FOR STEERING A good rule is to use a tractor that is heavier than the spreader and load combined TRACTOR HITCH The hitch of the spreader is designed for a standardized tractor hitch Adjust the tractor drawbar so it is 12 14 above the ground Secure the drawbar so the hitch pin hole is directly below the power drive line m mmm m h OU mEnw W U ni Operation Cont Pequea 25G amp 50G Ground Drive Figure 7 1 model 25G only Figure 7 2 model 25G only 1 Apron control arm 2 Beater control arm IMPORTANT Shut down the tow vehicle before getting off to A engage beaters and apron Pull handle down to engage the beaters and web model 50G only Engage the beaters and apron by lowering the control arms until locked in the horizontal position see figure 7 1 7 2 You are now ready to spread manure
22. pages for location of grease fittings The following system of lubrication is suggested Lubricate the entire machine thoroughly with a good grade of gun grease every 100 loads or once a month whichever comes first Make certain the grease fittings are free of paint and dirt and force grease into them until the grease comes out around the shaft Caution Do not over lubricate sealed bearings Following a regular maintenance schedule record on page 35 1 stroke of a manual grease pump into a U joint Zerk fitting and 2 strokes on any other sealed bearing should be sufficient The following greases are recommended for use rather than other EP 2 lubricants because they are less prone to washing out under exposure to rain and other fluids Texaco Marfak Multipurpose 2 Shell Super Duty Gulfcrown 2 Gulflex A Exxon Ronex MP Shell Alvania EP 2 Lubriplate 1200 2 1 PTO universal joint front Two 2 Figure 14 1 See arrows 2 PTO universal joint rear Two 2 Figure 14 2 See arrows NOTE Use care when greasing universal joints as seals may be damaged 3 4 Input shaft bearings inside amp outside bearings 14 2 5 PTO shaft grease 14 3 6 Drive shaft bearing One 1 Figure 14 4 These are sealed bearings 14 s nmm m wh um Breuvenw Lubrication Cont Figure 15 1 Figure 15 2 Model 125 amp 175 PTO Shaft Only 1 PTO universal joint front Four 4 Figures 15 1 15 2 NOTE
23. parts or components The Company s obligation under this Warranty is limited to repair or replace ment free of charge to the original Purchaser of any part which in judgement of the Company is defective This Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear THIS WARRANTY IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE AND PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON ITS PART AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY AND IT NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH A SALE OF THIS MACHINE THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THIS MACHINE OR TO ANY PART THEREOF WHICH HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO ACCIDENT NEGLIGENCE ALTERATION ABUSE OR MISUSE The Company makes no Warranty whatsoever in respect to accessories or parts not supplied by the Company The term original Purchaser as used in this warranty shall be deemed that person for whom the Machine Equipment or Trailer is originally supplied This Warranty shall apply only within the bound aries of the continental United States Under this Warranty the Company cannot guarantee that existing conditions beyond its control will not affect its ability to obtain materials or manufacture necessary replacement parts No one is authorized to alter modify or change the terms of this Warranty in any manner The Company warrants the Construction of the equipment sold herein and will replace at its
24. priate gear of the tractor to regulate ground speed Note that an almost unlimited choice of spreading rates is made possible by various combinations of ground Speed and apron speed IMPORTANT It is advisable to load the spreader only with material it is designed to spread Overloading the spread er or foreign objects in the manure may jam or plug the spreader Should this occur take the following steps to clean the spreader OBSERVING THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 1 Disengage the PTO 2 Stop the tractor engine 3 Remove material from the area of the beaters 4 Position apron feed control in neutral 5 Start the tractor engine 6 Engage the PTO slowly T Only one person should attempt to unplug a machine Hydraulic End gate IMPORTANT If using a hydraulic end gate while hauling dry or pen packed manure raise the end gate completely before starting the apron If hauling slurry manure which flows readily start the beater then raise the hydraulic end gate slowly to regulate the flow of manure Once the slurry manure has reached its level depending on flow ability the end gate can be raised completely Slurry manure is animal waste with little or no bedding or water absorbing materi als added It will usually seek its own level within any given confinement For best results the operator should run the tractor at the rated PTO speed of 540 RPM and regulate ground speed at no more than 7 MPH Do not operate the spre
25. the rear section of the PTO assembly dangling from the jack shaft may damage this part The shield will be dented as a result of bouncing against the hitch by the drawbar or bumper when left dangling and dirt and grit from the road will accumulate on the critical internal sliding surfaces Remove the complete PTO assembly when towing the spreader with a truck or attach the PTO to both spreader and tractor Storage EE If after being used the spreader is not to be operated for some length of time take the following steps to insure long life and trouble free start up for the next usage period 1 Remove the manure from the inside and outside of the spreader 2 Coat the chains including the apron chain with used oil 3 If at all possible store the spreader indoors and remove weight from the tires 13 m mmm m h Bie um m 1 0 121 7 4 Lubrication Figure 14 1 FRONT Figure 14 2 REAR Figure 14 3 Figure 14 4 A CAUTION ALWAYS STOP THE MACHINE TO LUBRICATE OR TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS All spreader models are designed to require a minimum of lubrication However the importance of sufficient and prop er lubrication cannot be over emphasized as it is the best insurance against unnecessary repairs and greatly increases the life of the machine The operator should become familiar with all lubrication points and establish a systematic routine to insure complete and quick lubrication of the machine Refer to the following
26. the shields do not turn freely they should be checked to determine the cause and repaired immediately Wheels and Tires Torque the wheel lug bolts to 120 ft Ibs Check the torque after every other load until the torque does not decrease and every 300 loads thereafter Check the tires periodically and maintain correct tire pressure Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure that is indicated on the sidewall of the tire Always check tire pressure with the spreader empty Remove the weight from the tires when storing the machine 22 BPEOUEAw Index BEFORE USE rrer ae ada 5 DELIVERY REPORT 25 LUBRICATION 14 18 MAINTENANCE ADON S aa suum hiq papas h SEE 20 Apron Drive Shear Bolt 19 Drive Belt iut tase gated s vd 20 21 Gearbox Drive Chains 19 Gener le rear 22 Maintenance Record 24 22 Wheel Bearings 21 Wheel and 5 22 OPERATION Attaching to the Tractor 8 Attaching the Vehicle 256 8 Feed Control Positions 10 12 General 6 loading Be aa q 9 Model 25G amp 50G Ground Drive 7 SMV Emblem 5 SlOrage ce xo gu exon E ERR e 13 Tractor Flit
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