bannerman B-MTD-2012/SD User manual

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Assembly
Setup & Operating Procedure
Maintenance
Warranty
Parts Break Down
Mini Topper
Model: B-MTD-2012/SD

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Assembly
Most of the unit is assembled from the factory with the exception of the upper handle.
To install the handle please follow the steps below and also refer to the parts diagram
on page 3 for clarification.
1. Remove the plastic wrap which covers the top portion of the hopper.
2. On the lower handle remove the nuts, bolts and washers.
3. Remove the upper handle from its plastic wrap.
4. Line the (lower) holes on the upper handle with the (lower) holes on the lower
handle and be sure that the upper handle is to the outside of the lower handle.
5. Insert the bolts (washer under the head) along with the nuts (washer under the
nut) on each end, but do not tighten.
At this point, note the slot on the top of the lower handle. This allows the handle to be
adjusted for various operators’ height.
6. Insert the next set of bolts and nuts, but do not tighten.
7. Raise/lower the handle until a comfortable position is achieved and then tighten
the top set of bolts. The help of another person may be required.
8. Last, tighten the lower holes and proceed to Setup & Operating Procedure.
Setup & Operating Procedure
All Mini Toppers are setup, from the factory, in a default position. Do not use the Mini
Topper straight from the box without following the proper setup instructions below. The
best place to perform this procedure is on either hard or paved surfaces.
1. Place the material intended to be used in the hopper until the level just passes
the bolts which mount the front and rear brushes (about 4-5 inches off the
drum).
2. Push the Mini Topper forward for about 10-20 feet or until the material runs out.
3. Measure the thickness of the material.
A general rule of thumb for top dressing is to apply approximately ¼” thickness of
material.
At this point, if the material is too difficult to spread or does not spread well, the
moisture content is too high. To lower the moisture content spread the material out on
a tarp and repeat steps 1-3 the next day. To quickly reduce the moisture content, mix
the material with sand. Start off with sand to material ratio of 1:4 (25%) and increase
from there if this is not sufficient.

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Setup & Operating Procedure Continued…
4. If the material spreads well but is not the desired thickness, adjust the front
brush accordingly (raise the brush for more material, lower the brush for less)
5. Repeat steps 1-3, until the desired thickness is achieved. Once achieved, fill the
hopper up and top dress away!
Maintenance
As with any other product or machine, maintenance is a key measure that must be
taken in order to endure its longevity. With this in mind the Mini Topper should be
cleaned, thoroughly, after each use. Once cleaned, the bearings on both the drum and
rear wheel should be greased. This will keep the Mini Topper in top condition for years
to come
Warranty
Bannerman Ltd warrants all B-MTD-2012 Mini Toppers
when applied and
installed, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of 90 days from date of use. This warranty does not
guarantee a particular service life of the products. Service life wi
ll vary with
application, operating environment, level of maintenance and other factors
beyond our control.
Bannerman Ltd’s sole responsibilities for the B-MTD-2012 Mini Topper or
parts determined to be defective and covered by this warranty is limited to
repairing the product or part.
**An allowance is to be applied to the labour cost for removal and replacement.**
Prior authorization from Bannerman Ltd must be obtained before replacing or
returning any part(s), or incurring any cost of labour. No charges for expense
incurred in parts, labour or transportation by unauthorized persons will be
allowed under this warranty. Bannerman Ltd
reserves the right of any part or
Bannerman assembly (with transportation charges prepaid) claimed to be
covered under this warranty.
Bannerman Ltd
shall not be liable, in event, for proximate, incidental,
consequential, special or other damages. This includes, but is not limited to,
damages for loss of production, loss of profit, loss of opportunity, or injury to
persons arising out of any breach in this warranty.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXTENDING
BEYOND THAT SET FORTH ABOVE

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Bannerman Mini Topper –Parts Diagram
Model No.: B-MTD-2012/SD

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Bannerman Mini Topper –Parts List
Item # Part No. Part Description Qty.
1 00801 Hopper 1
2 00802 Holder - Brush 2
3 00805 Handle - Lower 1
4 00808 Brush 2
5 00810 Bearing 2
6 00811 Spacer - Axle 2
7 00824 Drum - Spreader 1
7A 00843 Drum - Solid Sand 1
8 02026 ½Wheel Bearing 4
9 00822 Decal - Mini Topper (not shown) 1
10 03026 Bolt –
3
/8”-16 X 1½” HHC 4
11 00816 Wheel - Drive 2
12 08065 Wheel 2
13 00841 Skirt - Rubber (Sand Drum - only) 4
14 04049 Handle - Upper 1
15 03013
Bolt -
¼
"-20 X
¾
" HHC
16
16
Washer - ¼" Flat USS (Sand Drum - only) 4
17 02032 Bolt -
¼
"-20 X 1
¼
" HHC (Sand Drum - only) 4
18 03007 Washer - ¼" Flat SAE 30
19 02066
Nut - Nylon Insert
¼
"-20
24
20 02002 Bolt -
5
/16"-18 X 1" HHC 4
21 02005 Washer -
5
/16" Flat SAE 8
22 02004 Nut - Nylon Insert
5
/16"-18 4
23 03032 Washer -
½
" Flat SAE 2
24 08034 Washer - ¾" Shim SAE 6
25 11279 Pin - Cotter 1/8 X 1 6
26 02082 Grip - Upper Handle 2
27 02024 Washer -
3
/8" Flat SAE 1
28 03022 Nut - Nylon Insert
3
/8"-16 4
29 06037 Washer - ¾” Flat SAE 2
30 02072 Decal - Made in Canada (not shown) 1

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Optional Equipment – Baffle Kit
Model No.: B-MTD-KIT

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Baffle Kit – Parts List
Item # Part No. Part Description Qty.
1 00830 Baffle Plate 1
2 00833 Baffle Angle 1
3 00834 MTD Casters 2
4 11230 Bolt, 10-24 X ½" Round Head Machine 4
5 02048 Nut, Nylon Insert 10-24 4
6 02054 Bolt, ¼"-20 X ¾" HHC 2
7 08077 Bolt, ¼"-20 X 1¾" HHC 2
8 02066 Nut, Nylon Insert ¼"-20 8
9 03007 Washer - ¼" Flat 8
Baffle Kit - Installation
1. Remove ¼"-20 X ¾" bolts (Reference #15 in the Parts Diagram on page 3) which
go through the lower handle and the hopper. Only the top corner (2) bolts
need to be removed.
2. Replace them with ¼"-20 X 1¾" bolts, ¼" flat washers under the bolt head and
¼" nuts tightened down, all the way.
3. Install a second set of ¼" nuts, in the reverse orientation (nylon side first) over
the 1¾" bolts. Run them up the bolt until they are about 1/8” from the lip of the
hopper. Then, install 1 washer. There should be about a 1/8" gap between the
hopper and baffle plate, if not re-adjust.
4. Install the last set of washers and nuts over the baffle plate. Do not fully
tighten. The nut should be tightened, but loose enough so that washer
underneath is able to spin without any resistance.

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Setup & Procedure Notes

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