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- Page 1 SEEDER / SPREADER TRAILER MOUNTED Operation, Service & Parts Manual For Model PTB560 June 2011 Form: PTBSprdr-Rev1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION ..........PAGE Introduction ................... 1 Preparation ..................2 Retail Customer's Responsibility............2 Important Safety Information ...........3 - 5 Safety Symbols ..................3 General Advice ................4 - 5 General Information ..............6 - 7 Machine Information ................6 Name Plate .................... -
Page 3: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for purchasing a Gearmore product and we assure you that you have made a good choice, as now you have a very high quality machine. Please follow all instructions contained in this manual for a long and trustworthy machine life. -
Page 4: Preparation
2 PREPARATION CHECKLIST THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL T IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW BEFORE OPERATING THE SPREADER Preparation Check List Implement is completely assembled. Inspect for damage and loose or missing parts All decals in place and readable. All fi... -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
3 SAFETY INFORMATION 3.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS ATTENTION! Be sure that the safety labels are readable. Clean them up using a cloth, water and soap. Replace the damaged labels placing them in the right position, as subsequently described. The safety symbols applied to the machine provide a series of very important information; which needs to be followed to assure your safety. -
Page 6: General Advice
3 SAFETY INFORMATION (Continued) THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE TO PROTECT YOU FROM INJURY; IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT TO READ THEM CAREFULLY, MEMORIZE THEM AND ALWAYS APPLY THEM. The warnings indicated in this manual regard exclusively the allowed uses and reasonably foreseeable. These instructions must always be followed, in accordance with the good sense and experience of the operator as they are essential to prevent accidents. - Page 7 3 SAFETY INFORMATION (Continued) ● The machine is designed for being used by a single operator who, during the use, must always stay in the stationing control on the tractor. ● Never work with this machine if you are tired, sick or after having taken alcohol, drugs or medicines.
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Page 8: General Information
4 GENERAL INFORMATION 4.1 MACHINE INFORMATION The machine model shown in this manual has been designed and made exclusively to undertake the dis- tribution of solid, granular fertilizer and seed. The machine is not designed for non agricultural uses. This machine is usually used during the day. If it is required to use the machine in night time or with poor visibility, it will be necessary to use the lighting system of the tractor. - Page 9 4 GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued) The PTB fertilizer spreader is characterized by a spreader device in stainless steel equipped with a spread- er disc with six fi ns adjustable in three different positions, in order to obtain the maximum precision and uniformity spreading according to the type of product to be spread.
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Page 10: Fertilizer Spreader Use
5 SPREADER USE IMPORTANT! Check that the transmission element is suffi ciently lubricated before use. IMPORTANT! When using the machine, assure that there are no animals or people present within a radius of 50 feet. Should anyone approach, immediately stop working and switch off the tractor engine. -
Page 11: Machine Function
5 SPREADER USE (Continued) 5.3 MACHINE FUNCTION ● Always check the machine before starting up. Only begin working if the machine is in perfect condition. ● Before using the machine assure that all the safety devices are correctly placed and in good condition. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Spread
6 ADJUSTING THE SPREAD It is not possible to establish an exact spreading chart for equipment that make use of the centrifugal principle, as the distributed quantity depends on the speed, on the radius of distribution, on the quality and humidity of the fertilizer and the ground conditions. The fertilizer must always be stored and conserved adequately, so as to keep its physical features. -
Page 13: Fertilizer Distribution In The Field
6 ADJUSTING THE SPREAD (Continued) 6.2 FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION IN THE FIELD CAUTION! - WARNING! The operator, during the period of use, maintenance, repair, transport or storing of the machine, must wear accident-prevention shoes and gloves of security. If it is necessary, he will have, moreover, to wear headset, mask, and glasses. -
Page 14: Regulating The Distribution
6 ADJUSTING THE SPREAD (Continued) 6.3 REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION The fertilizer distribution is regulated through the regulation lever that moves the opening section on the bottom of the hopper. In order to carry out the regulation, after having consulted the spreading chart that is visible on the hop- per of the spreader, according to the type of product and the drive speed, it is suffi... -
Page 15: Spreading Chart
6 ADJUSTING THE SPREAD (Continued) 6.5 SPREADING CHART... -
Page 16: Field Spreading
7 FIELD SPREADING Various ways exist to spread the fertilizer in the fi eld. One of the simplest methods is as follows: 1. Position the ATV/tractor at the beginning of the fi eld you intend to fertilize, to a distance (D/2) that is half of the working width that is used (point 1). 2. -
Page 17: Maintenance & Lubrication
8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION WARNING! All maintenance, regulation and cleaning operations are to be carried out with tractor engine off, hand brake engaged, and ignition key removed from the starter panel. In the event of any faults the operator must immediately stop the machine, assess the extent of the prob- lem and proceed with any action that may be required. -
Page 18: Distribution Errors
8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION (Continued) 8.2 DISTRIBUTION ERRORS Operating Errors: ● Unsuitable forward speed ● Incorrect distribution width ● The distributor disc is not horizontal in relation to the ground ● Advance speed differing to that prescribed in the distribution tables, or unsuitable for the particular material concerned ●... -
Page 19: Parts Breakdown
9 PARTS BREAKDOWN... - Page 20 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN (Continued)
- Page 21 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN (Continued) REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 620.037 Axle w/Bushing 620.007 Wheel 20 x 10.00 - 8 D266 300.006 Hexagonal Head Screw 12 x 30 325.017 Release Bushing 300.003 Hexagonal Head Screw 10 x 25 303.025 Washer 10 x 30 326.007 Key 6 x 6 x 30 301.013...
- Page 22 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN (Continued) REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 639.024 Stainless Steel Rear Shield 15/10 (optional) 602.027 Disc Opening Tie Rod w/Washer 332.004 Tie Rod Yoke 10 x 20 M10 305.008 Bearing R3 ZB 620.012 Lever For Cable Opening System 620.013 Lever For Manual Opening System 301.061...
- Page 23 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN (Continued) REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 304.015 Rubber Handle 20 x 5 302.003 Knob M8 x 25 616.004 Adjusting Arrow 301.007 Galvanized Self Locking Nut M14 310.001 Bearing 6205 2RS 25-52-15 310.002 Bearing 6205 25-52-15 310.016 Bearing 6304 2RS 20-52-15 332.009 Yoke M7 w/10 mm Hole...
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Page 24: Limited Warranty
Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.
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