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INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK – REV. B2 HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS Model: VB235 DO NOT Operate This Spreader Until You Have Completely Read This Book! NEVER Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO is Engaged! Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WI by MEYER’S EQUIPMENT...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Meyer’s Manure Spreader! With proper use and preventative maintenance, it will give you many years of trouble-free operation. • At the front of this manual is a Product Registration and Inspection Certificate. Be sure your dealer has completed this certificate and forwarded a copy to the manufacturer to validate the manufacturer’s warranty.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................. 26 BOX PARTS, SHIELDS, & MISC..........................26 HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS ....................... 28 AXLE & RELATED PARTS, TANDEM AXLE ......................... 30 AXLE & RELATED PARTS, SINGLE AXLE ........................32 VERTICAL BEATERS, DRIVE TRAIN & RELATED ......................34 VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY ........................
SAFETY SYMBOLS A brief definition of signal words that may be used in this manual: DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY DECALS & LOCATIONS ** REFERENCE PAGES 8 & 9 FOR DECAL LETTERS AND PART #’S (BOTH SIDES) (BOTH SIDES) (BOTH SIDES) (BOTH SIDES) (BOTH SIDES) (BOTH SIDES) (BOTH SIDES) M o d e l V B 2 3 5 P a g e...
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DECAL E - #3006 DECAL A - #3004 DECAL B - #3003 DECAL F - #SW2000 DECAL C - #SW105 DECAL G - #SW2001 DECAL H - #SW700 DECAL D - #3011 P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
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DECAL I - #3002 DECAL J - #VB107 DECAL L - #SW405 DECAL R1 – YELLOW REFLECTOR TAPE #PM17-5910 DECAL R2 – RED REFLECTOR TAPE DECAL K - #VB106 #PM17-5915 CAUTION IF ANY SAFETY SIGN BECOMES UNREADABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE SIGN MUST BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SIGN.
MANURE SPREADER SAFETY CAUTION THERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A MANURE SPREADER. FOR YOUR SAFETY: • Never Enter Spreader Box While In Operation For Any Reason. • Only Properly Instructed People Should Operate The Spreader. Do Not Allow Children Or Inexperienced Persons To Operate The Spreader.
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit: 1. Disengage the tractor PTO. 2. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and take it with you. 3. Wait for all movement to stop. 4.
PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC FLUID AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY • Only adequately trained and qualified persons should work on hydraulic systems. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed under a falling piece of equipment. Always have transport locks in place and frame sufficiently blocked when working on any implement. •...
PRE-OPERATION GENERAL Read the entire Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this manure spreader. Before attempting any maintenance or repairs; always be sure all rotating parts have stopped and that the tractor is shut off. Disconnect the PTO, relieve all hydraulic pressure and disconnect hydraulic hoses. WARNING NEVER OPERATE SPREADER WITH ANY GUARDS OR SHIELDS REMOVED.
Open and Closed Center Hydraulic Systems • Most late model tractors use a Closed Center hydraulic system with a variable displacement pump which only pumps oil as required. This system is commonly CCLS (Closed Center Load Sensing), also known as PFC (Pressure and Flow Compensated). The ball valve on the spreader should be closed. •...
Safety Chain Use A safety chain should be installed when traveling on public roads. The chain must be strong enough to hold the weight of the loaded spreader. If using a grab hook at the end(s) of the chain to secure the chain to itself, a hook latch must be installed.
OPERATION DANGER CAUTION NEVER ENTER THE SPREADER BOX FOR ANY DO NOT USE JACK EXCEPT WHEN SPREADER REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING IS EMPTY. JACK WILL NOT SUPPORT ADDED PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR. DO NOT ALLOW WEIGHT FROM LOAD. UNBALANCED WEIGHT MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED “TIP UP”...
UNLOADING The rear beaters have been designed and tested to provide the best spread pattern for most liquids and semi- solid manure. However, the pattern will vary for each specific condition. The factors that contribute most to differing patterns will be moisture content and the amount and length of bedding material. For most typical conditions, the spread pattern should be uniform and about 30 ft wide or more.
Hydraulic Apron, Speed Control Options Standard Flow Control: The standard system utilizes the tractor’s flow control. This system requires that the tractor have an adjustable flow control lever or knob. There is no adjustable flow control valve on the spreader with this option. Manual Flow Control: The manual flow control option has an adjustable flow control valve on the spreader.
MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS, & LUBRICATION WHEEL & TIRE MAINTENANCE WHEELS: Check after first hour of towing and periodically thereafter. The wheel studs should be torqued to 297 foot pounds in a crisscross pattern. TIRE PRESSURES: 425-65R Recommended Pressure: 65 PSI 1600R20 Recommended Pressure: 75 PSI 19L x 16.1 Recommended Pressure: 25 PSI 600/55 x 26.5 Recommended Pressure: 50 PSI Wheel Hub Lubrication...
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BOTH SIDES BOTH SIDES ILLUSTRATION SHOWS MODEL VB280 BOTH SIDES FRONT PTO DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY w/ CV JOINT REAR PTO DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY w/ OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH 22 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
ADJUSTMENTS - INSPECT APRON TENSION DAILY!! - The apron chain is adjusted by (4) adjuster bolts located at the front of the box frame. Turn the nuts to pull the tensioners forward to remove all slack. Check that there is no sag at the front or rear of the spreader.
CLEANING AND STORAGE Before storing this spreader for an extended period of time, perform the following: 1. Allow the spreader to completely clean out the last load. 2. Thoroughly hose off all manure from the outside of the spreader and the inside of the box, particularly getting the end gate mechanism clean.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS BOX PARTS, SHIELDS, & MISC. ILLUSTRATION SHOWS MODEL VB280 26 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
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BOX PARTS & MISC. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E00016 LATCH ASSEMBLY E01273 DOOR HINGE E30326 GAS SPRING w/ BALL STUDS E30804 ROCK GUARD ASSEMBLY E00003-40 BELTING BOLT BAR E00006 BELTING, 12” x 60-3/4” E00053-11 JACK ASSEMBLY, 8000 LB CAP, 190724 E00053-19 JACK ASSEMBLY, REF# DG590ZW, FOR Ø2.00 OD MOUNT E21650...
HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E31055 FRAME WELDMENT, METER GATE E31057L SLIDER TUBE WELDMENT, LH SIDE E31057R SLIDER TUBE WELDMENT, RH SIDE E00003-40 BELTING BAR E30770 BELTING, GATE BOTTOM, 7-1/2” x 62-3/8” E31053 MAIN PANEL, METER GATE E31074R GATE CHANNEL INSERT, POLY, RH w/ SENSOR HOLES E31074L...
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VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY 36 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
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VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 16025 GEAR BOX, SRT8, 1000 RPM OPTION (SEE SEPARATE LISTING) 16025-540 GEAR BOX, SRT8, 540 RPM OPTION (SEE SEPARATE LISTING) 15764 RIGHT PANEL 15765 LEFT PANEL 16028 CROSS BAR 16030 LEFT BEATER 16031 RIGHT BEATER 3768...
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VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 16032 COPPER PLATED STEEL PIPE 9587 PIPE CLIP 9586 RIVET, Ø3.5X8 9578 FITTING 9579 COMPRESSION CONE 9583 TERMINAL, Ø1/8” GAS 9581 LUBRICATION BLOCK 3414 GREASE FITTING, MB10 12110 COMPLETE 90° TERMINAL M o d e l V B 2 3 5 41 | P a g e...
APRON & RELATED PARTS, STANDARD 67P11 CHAIN TIGHTENER KITS INCLUDE: WELDMENT, NYLON ROLLER, SHAFT WASHERS, COTTER PIN, NUTS, AND BOLTS. 46 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
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APRON & RELATED PARTS, STANDARD 67P11 CHAIN PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E31110-235 APRON, ONE SIDE COMPLETE (41 SLATS / 242 LINKS) E02024-375 TIGHTENER WELDMENT, RH OUTER E02038-375 TIGHTENER KIT, COMPLETE, RH OUTER E02040 TIGHTENER WELDMENT, RH CENTER E02032 TIGHTENER KIT, COMPLETE, RH CENTER E02031 TIGHTENER WELDMENT, LH CENTER E02033...
APRON LUBE BANK PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 60102 GREAZE ZERK, 1/8” NPT 66270 COUPLING, 1/8” NPT 66406 PIPE NIPPLE, 1/8” NPT x 4”L SCH40 BLK VB-00031 BCMP 90° ELBOW, 3/16”T x 1/8”NPT, 440455-131280 TUBING, COPPER, Ø3/16” (Order by the Foot) 50 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
GATE HEIGHT INDICATOR SYSTEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E31103-RM-4C PCB RELAY MODULE, COMPLETE E31070 LED LIGHT, RED/GREEN, S22DLGRXPQ E31083B PROXIMITY SENSOR, PNK-AP-3H (PNP / NO) E31115-BB WIRING HARNESS B, PCB to LEDs + Solenoid E31115-AB WIRING HARNESS A, PCB to Sensors + Power 52 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS, APRON DRIVE, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL OPEN CENTER SYSTEMS WITH A FIXED DISPLACEMENT PUMP, BALL VALVE SHOULD BE OPEN. CLOSED CENTER SYSTEMS WITH A VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP, BALL VALVE MAY BE CLOSED. SEE PAGE 15 FOR DETAILS. 58 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS, APRON DRIVE, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL OPEN CENTER SYSTEMS WITH A FIXED DISPLACEMENT PUMP, BALL VALVE SHOULD BE OPEN. CLOSED CENTER SYSTEMS WITH A VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP, BALL VALVE MAY BE CLOSED. SEE PAGE 15 FOR DETAILS. 60 | P a g e M o d e l V B 2 3 5...
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS, APRON DRIVE, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION E00500 VALVE, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL, EFC12-15-12 E00502 CONTROL BOX, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL, EC-12-01 E00509-440 HYDRAULIC MOTOR w/ RELIEF, 255160A1912ACAAA 6400-8-8 ADAPTER, 08MORB-08MJIC 6403-NWO-12-08 ADAPTER, 12MORB-08MORB 6600-8-8-8 ADAPTER BRANCH TEE, 08MJIC-08MJIC-08FJS 6801-8-10 ADAPTER, 90°...
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp. warrants each new Meyer’s E.M.C. product to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is applicable only for the normal service life expectancy of the product or components, not to exceed 12 consecutive months from the date of delivery of the new Meyer’s E.M.C.
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