Trans porting 9, Transporting – Meyer 8720 User Manual
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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
WEIGHT + LOAD = GW
MINIMUM
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
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
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.
Model 8720/8865
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FIGURE 2. SPREADER HOOKUP
HOSE
BRACKET
PTO
SHAFT
JACK STORAGE
HUB
HITCH
JACK
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