Conestoga CM-25 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WITH WARRANTY & PARTS LIST
For
SPREADER
MODELS
CM-25&CM-50
October 15, 2020

LIMITED WARRANTY
Conestoga Manufacturing, LLC of Kirkwood, PA, warrants to the original purchaser a
guarantee that each product it manufactures is free from defects in both material and
workmanship, if properly serviced and operated under normal conditions, for 1095 days
from the date of purchase. Components installed in
the unit which are not manufactured by Conestoga Mfg. will be covered under the
terms spelled out by each manufacturer, unless otherwise stated.
The Poly Floor has a Lifetime Warranty. Conestoga offers a 10-year, rust-through
warranty.
Conestoga Mfg. is committed to correct defect(s), without charge only when the work is
done at the place of manufacture, or at one of Conestoga's authorized
dealers and/or service centers.
Transportation charges to and from the point of service will be the responsibility of the
purchaser.
All warranty claims will be subject to examination by Conestoga Mfg. Replacement
and/or repair of defect(s) will be considered by Conestoga Mfg. to have satisfied the
obligation to the original purchaser.
Conestoga Mfg. shall not be made liable for any incidental or consequential damages,
under any circumstances arising from loss or other damages or losses owing to the
failure or use of Conestoga's products beyond the cost of repair or replacement of any
defective parts.
Conestoga Mfg. will not recognize any warranties extending beyond 1095 days. Any
extended warranties created by dealers must heretofore be authorized in writing by an
officer of Conestoga Mfg.
Warranty Claim Forms can be obtained by contacting Conestoga Mfg.
Models CM-25/50 Compact Manure Spreaders
Manufacturers of Compact Manure Spreaders and Drop Spreaders
1867 KIRKWOOD PIKE !
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!KIRKWOOD, PA 17536 !
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!PHONE [phone] !
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!FAX [phone]
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INTRODUCTION
GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL
This manual contains all the necessary
information necessary to safely operate the
Conestoga Models CM-25 & CM-50 Ground-drive
Spreaders. Should any questions arise, please
contact Conestoga Mfg. or your Dealer before
starting this equipment.
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Regarding the information presented in this
manual: All safety, operating and service
information reflect current production units at the
time this manual was published.
References made to Left. Right, Front or Rear are
directions given when you are facing the unit from
the rear.
Please read this entire manual carefully before
operating this unit: doing so will insure your safety
and prolong the high performance of the
equipment.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This manual contains the following Safety
Statements, listed separately here to impress
upon you their importance:
!NOTE: A clarification of information previously
stated or additional pertinent information.
!ATTENTION: A safety statement indicating that
potential damage to the equipment may occur if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: A Safety Statement which
reminds you of a good safety practice and/or
directs your attention to an unsafe practice which
could result in Personal Injury.
WARNING: A Strong Safety Statement;
indicating that a Hazard exists which may result in
Injury or Death if proper procedures are not
followed.
DANGER: The utmost level of safety must be
observed; an extreme hazard exists which
will result in the high probability of death or
irreparable serious personal injury if proper
precautions are not taken.
The best equipment operator is a careful
operator. By using common sense. observing the
safety rules and adhering to the precautions
specific to this spreader, you the operator can
expect this unit to provide many hours of carefree
service.
In addition to observing the specific precautions
listed throughout this manual, the following
general precautions apply and must be adhered
to in order to ensure safe and proper operation
of this equipment.
WARNING: Keep bands and feet from under
the spreader at all times. Be sure other persons
are at a safe distance from the equipment before
operating the unit.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to operate the
spreader in areas with steep inclines. ditches.
large rocks. stumps or holes which may
endanger the operator by upsetting the tractor or
causing damage to the spreader.
CAUTION: To prevent injury and promote
safe spreader operation. keep all shields in place
during operation. Ensure that all mounting
hardware is properly tightened.
WARNING: Never clean, adjust or repair the
spreader while the tractor is running.
WARNING: Never get off the tractor while it
is in motion and/or the spreader is in operation.
WARNING: Never wear loose clothing when
operating the spreader as it may become caught
in the moving parts of the machine.
WARNING: Never allow children or anyone
else to ride on the spreader.
ATTENTION: To ensure proper and safe
operation of the spreader, periodically inspect all
parts for excessive wear. Replace worn
components with factory authorized parts.
ATTENTION: DO NOT back up when the
spreader is in unloading mode; doing so can
cause the beater drive chain to jump off its
sprocket.
The following Safety Decals have been placed
on your spreader to remind you of the critical
safety precautions which must be heeded to
ensure the personal safety to you the operator,
and any persons in the vicinity of the equipment
while it is in operation. Be sure to keep the
Safety Decals clean and readable. If the decals
ever become damaged or illegible. contact your
Conestoga dealer for replacements.
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SAFETY DECALS
The safety decals appearing below are a sampling of those affixed to the Model CM-25 Spreader. These
examples are not meant to represent all decals, but to illustrate typical precautionary and informational signage
relating to the Conestoga CM-25 & CM-50 ground-drive spreader operation and use.
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the operator to locate, read, and adhere to all information provided
on all decals affixed to the unit being operated.
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OPERATION
Proper and safe operation of the Conestoga CM-25
spreader requires being familiar with the drive lines
and following all safety precautions:
Two Spreader Drive Lines
The right-hand control lever engages the floor apron
chain drive line, which moves the manure to the rear
of the spreader and into the beater.
The left-hand control lever engages beater drive line
which spreads the manure. (Left and right sides are
as when the spreader is viewed from the rear.)
Loading the Spreader
Loading the spreader from front to rear will make the
unloading process easier.
NEVER store manure in the spreader between times
of unloading during the cold winter months. A frozen
load could result in severe equipment damage (a torn
apron chain might be the result).
DO NOT store wet manure in the spreader or keep
the spreader outdoors when loaded; doing so will
speed up rust and corrosion.
Before proceeding with the operation of the spreader,
review all of the safety statements.
ATTENTION: In order to obtain proper and
aggressive spreading action, the spreader must reach
a ground speed of three miles per hour (this amounts
to a comfortable walking pace). Spreading at speeds
of eight miles per hour (this amounts to a very brisk
walking pace) can cause excessive wear and/or
damage to the equipment.
Be sure to stop the unit completely before executing
these steps:
1. If your unit is equipped with an end gate option, lift
the end gate.
2. Engage the left-hand lever to start the beater.
3. Begin moving forward while engaging the right-
hand lever, which starts the movement of the apron
floor chain.
4. Be sure you reach the operating speed of 3 miles
per hour, but no more than 8 miles per hour.
5. When the spreader is almost empty and very little
manure is pushing against the beater, disengage the
left-hand lever and the beater action should stop.
6. Allow the apron chain to continue running until the
remaining manure exits the spreader.
7. When the spreader is completely unloaded,
disengage the right-hand lever to stop the movement
of the apron chain.
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
WARNING: All Shields that have been removed must
be replaced after lubrication, maintenance or
adjustments are performed.
By performing regular lubrication & maintenance, you
will ensure continued high performance from your
Conestoga Spreader.
MClean the spreader after each use.
MCheck the spreader before use for loose, bent, or
broken parts.
ATTENTION: During operation, listen for abnormal
sounds which might indicate loose parts or equipment
damage. Correct any problems immediately. Refer to
the parts break-down drawings on pages 10 & 11 of
this manual.
ATTENTION: Worn grease fittings which will not
receive the gun and/or fittings with a stuck check
valve must be replaced. All fittings are SAE standard.
Lubricate all non-sealed fittings until grease begins to
seep from the fitting. Use a multi-purpose grade
grease. Grease points are as follows:
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ADJUSTMENTS
Floor Apron Chain - Periodically check the floor
apron chain tension by pulling up on the center
cross member of the floor apron.
!If you can lift the cross member higher than 5
inches, the chain is too loose.
!If you can lift the cross member no higher than
3 inches the chain is too tight.
If this chain needs adjustment, use a ¾"wrench to
loosen the slide nuts located at the bottom front
corners on the side of the spreader Then turn the
dOnut on the front of the spreader using a 9/16O
wrench. Turning the nut clockwise will tighten the
apron chain; turning it counterclockwise will loosen
the apron chain. Make sure the chains on each
side or the apron are adjusted to like tension. Re-
tighten the side nuts.
Beater Chain - In order to adjust the beater chain
tension, loosen the nut which holds the chain-
tension sprocket, (5/8"nut). Loosen or tighten the
jacking nut as needed, (3/8"nut) to adjust the
chain tension. After the adjustment is set, re-
tighten the chain tension nut.
In order to adjust the chain control arm, use a ¾"
wrench to loosen the nuts on either side of the
slide tee, (located on the front of the control rod).
Move the control rod to the front or rear as
needed, and re-tighten the nuts. The adjustment is
complete when the control arm lifts the chain from
all of the teeth in the drive gear. You may have to
repeat this adjustment several times in order to
achieve the proper setting.
TIRE REPLACEMENT Replace tires on the drive
wheels with traction implement tires for correct
ground traction.
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NOTE: Replacement parts that require hardware are shipped with hardware included and charged separately on the
invoice.
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SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION MODEL CM-25 MODEL CM-50
Capacity 26 Cubic ft. 50 Cubic ft.
Overall Length 120 in. 142 in.
Overall Width 47 in. 55 in.
Loading Height 30 in. 33 in.
Flared Width 35 in. 42.5 in.
Box Width 28 in. 35 in.
Box Length 78 in. 90 in.
Box Height 15.5 in. 19.75 in.
Box Construction Fully Welded, 12-
Gauge, Cor-Ten Steel
Floor Construction High Density Poly-Vinyl
3/4 in. T & G
Beater Paddles 12, Replaceable 12, Replaceable
Beater Diameter 18 in. 19 in.
Drive 2-Wheel Ground 2-Wheel Ground
Apron Chain Stainless Steel, T-Rod,
5/16 in.
Stainless Steel, T-Rod,
5/16 in.
Apron Drive 4-Speed, Rachet 4-Speed, Rachet
Axle 1 in. 1 in.
Wheels 12 X 16 - 4-Bolt 15 X 5 - 4-Bolt
Tires 6 - 12 Traction 5.90 - 15 Traction
Jack Standard Standard
Weight w/Tires 525 Lbs. 825 Lbs.
Upper Beater Standard Standard
End Gate Optional Optional
Fines Pan Optional Optional
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SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION MODEL CM-25 MODEL CM-50
Capacity 26 Cubic ft. 50 Cubic ft.
Overall Length 120 in. 142 in.
Overall Width 47 in. 55 in.
Loading Height 30 in. 33 in.
Flared Width 35 in. 42.5 in.
Box Width 28 in. 35 in.
Box Length 78 in. 90 in.
Box Height 15.5 in. 19.75 in.
Box Construction Fully Welded, 12-
Gauge, Cor-Ten Steel
Floor Construction High Density Poly-Vinyl
3/4 in. T & G
Beater Paddles 12, Replaceable 12, Replaceable
Beater Diameter 18 in. 19 in.
Drive 2-Wheel Ground 2-Wheel Ground
Apron Chain Stainless Steel, T-Rod,
5/16 in.
Stainless Steel, T-Rod,
5/16 in.
Apron Drive 4-Speed, Rachet 4-Speed, Rachet
Axle 1 in. 1 in.
Wheels 12 X 16 - 4-Bolt 15 X 5 - 4-Bolt
Tires 6 - 12 Traction 5.90 - 15 Traction
Jack Standard Standard
Weight w/Tires 525 Lbs. 825 Lbs.
Upper Beater Standard Standard
End Gate Optional Optional
Fines Pan Optional Optional
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
& PARTS LIST
CONESTOGA MANUFACTURING, LLC
1867 Kirkwood Pike Kirkwood, PA 17536
Tel 717 C529 C0199
CONESTOGA MANUFACTURING, LLC
reserves the right to discontinue models at
any time, change specifications and improve
design without notice and without incurring
obligation on goods previously purchased
and discontinue supplying any part listed,
when the demand does not warrant
production.
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