Finn HydroSeeder T280 Parts list manual

T280/T330/T400
MMA2017 Rev.D
9281 LeSaint Drive • Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
Sales: 1-800-543-7166
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T280/T330/T400 HydroSeeder
®
Operator Instructions and Parts Manual
Model MMA Serial No. _____________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
DATE UPDATE DESCRIPTION CODE
02/10/16 Initial release MN0712
09/28/16 Revision A: Part number corrections MN0928
10/12/16 Revision B: new identification light bar MN1012
03/15/17 Revision C: Manual Canister added to unit; added to Structure and Railing parts list MN2017
07/10/17 Revision D: additional agitator shaft seal to design MN2017

T280/T330/T400
MMA2017 Rev.D
ACTIVATE YOUR FINN EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING
YOUR FINN EQUIPMENT WARRANTY!!!
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU, THE PURCHASER, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEP IN ORDER TO
ACTIVATE THE FINN CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY.
COMPLETE THE EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION FORM
AND MAIL TO THE FINN CORPORATION.
IF FINN CORPORATION DOES NOT HAVE YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION
FORM ON FILE, YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED.
Once your FINN equipment has been registered, your FINN Limited Warranty will
be activated per the warranty statement on the next page.
<<What should you do if you need repairs or parts under Warranty?>>
1.NOTIFY FINN CORPORATION OF THE FAILURE OF MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
1-800-543-7166 Extension (246)
[e-mail]
2.AFTER YOU OR YOUR SERVICE DEALER NOTIFY FINN, FINN WILL:
VERIFY THAT WE HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION ON FILE
VERIFY THAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS IN EFFECT
VERIFY THAT THE RELATED PART(S) ARE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF
WARRANTY (PENDING FINN’S INSPECTION OF DEFECTIVE PARTS)
SEND YOU REPLACEMENT PART(S) AND A WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKET
REQUEST YOU FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AS NOTED IN THE PACKET
▪Completely fill out the Parts Tag.
▪Attach the Parts Tag to the defective part(s).
▪Return the part(s) and the completed Warranty Claim Form to FINN
Corporation using the return shipping label. (Within 2 weeks)
▪Tape the Orange identifier sheet, marked with the W/RMA number, on
the outside of the box in which you are shipping the defective part(s).
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Commercial Limited Warranty
Effective 4/1/2011
OUR WARRANTY TO YOU:
Finn Corporation warrants to you, the original purchaser, for use (or rental to
others for use) all new construction machinery, parts and attachments (except
those referred to herein) that are manufactured by Finn to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period noted above.
Replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty are warranted
for the remainder of the warranty period applicable to the product to which
parts are installed, as if parts were original components of the product.
WHAT FINN WILL DO:
Upon notification of Finn concerning a failure of material or workmanship in
accordance with the above stated Warranty, Finn Corporation will:
xVerify claim falls within the valid warranty time frame.
xVerify the product and equipment has been registered with Finn in
order to be eligible for warranty coverage.
xUpon affirmation of warranty period and registration, Finn will send to
you a new or repaired replacement part(s), whichever Finn elects and a
“Warranty Claim Information packet” containing instructions for
processing the warranty claim.
xEvaluate the part when defective part is returned. Note: Failure to
return defective part within two weeks will result in an invoice being
sent to the customer. In addition, if damage to a part is determined not
to be covered under the warranty, the customer will be billed.
xReconcile costs with customer for parts and shipping, as determined by
our inspection of failed parts, and confirmation of warranty coverage,
per the terms of this warranty.
xCorrection of nonconformities, in the manner provided above, shall
constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of Finn Corporation.
WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
xAs the purchaser covered under the above limited warranty you must
REGISTER the equipment with Finn FAILURE TO REGISTER
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
xClaim Number: Notify the warranty Dept. same day or next day of any
intent to do warranty work and obtain a “Warranty Claim Number,”
xAll warranty labor must be pre-approved by providing Finn with an
estimate of labor costs. Once approved, Finn will issue you a Work
Authorization Number, prior to work being performed.(EXCEPTION:
Unless the labor is per the Labor Allowance Schedule or less)
xThe labor costs reimbursement will be based on the Labor Allowance
Schedule established by Finn and where not applicable, on a reasonable
number of hours as determined by Finn.
xNotify Finn Corporation of any failure of material or workmanship as
described under this warranty.
¾Web notification: [e-mail]
¾Phone 1-800-543-7166 extension 246
xComplete the required steps in the “Warranty Claim Information
packet” (which Finn will send you) and return the defective part(s) as
directed in the packet to Finn Corporation.
xShould the failed part, be a hydraulic component, Finn may send you an
“Oil Analysis Kit,”requesting that a sample of oil from the hydraulic
system be taken, and mail it to a lab. Follow the instruction sheet, on
how to use your Finn Oil Analysis Kit that comes with the Kit. Failure
to comply when requested will void the warranty.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Normal wear parts and Allied Equipment or trade accessories not
manufactured by it, such as but not limited to items such as various
filters, fluids, brakes, clutch linings, belts, hoses, light bulbs,
mechanical seal, over center clutches, tires, ignitions, starters, batteries,
magnetos, carburetors, engines and labor, or like or unlike equipment or
accessories. (Such being subject to the warranty, if any, provided by
their respective manufacture).
2. Secondhand, used, altered, or rebuilt machines or parts.
3. Defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from accidents, abuse,
misuse, improper servicing, or neglect of required operational
guidelines and maintenance service, as outlined in the Finn
Corporation’s Operators Manual(s).
4. The warranty shall be null and void to the extent any defect or failure of
the products warranted arises out of or is caused by accessories or
component parts not manufactured or supplied by Finn Corporation,
whether same are supplied by purchaser, dealers, or any other party.
5. This Warranty does NOT cover any costs associated with transporting
the equipment for warranty service, such as mileage, fuel, or man hours;
such is the responsibility of the equipment owner.
6. Dealers & Customers are responsible to follow all guidelines related
to Seasonal & Long Term Storage of Equipment, as advised in operation
& equipment manuals. i.e. Finn, Engine, Clutch, Pump, Motor, etc.
Equipment failures caused by neglect of these guidelines are not
warrantable.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY ON OUR
PRODUCTS:
We neither assume nor authorize anyone to assume for us any other
express warranty. The Distributor/Dealer has no authority to make any
representation or promise on behalf of Finn Corporation or to modify the
terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
THIS WARRANTY THEREFORE SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATIONS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY WITH
RESPECT TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED:
THE REMEDIES OF THE USER SET FORTH HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER ANY DEFECT
WAS DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY
OF THE PRODUCT TO THE PURCHASER.
ALL WARRANTY REPAIR MUST BE DONE BY A FINN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER OR AUTHORIZED REPAIR
SHOP OF FINN’S CHOICE.
TRANSPORTATION, HAULING, STORAGE, OR OTHER SIMILAR
COSTS ARE NOT PART OF FINN’S OBLIGATION UNDER THE
LIMITED WARRANTIES AND IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
EQUIPMENT OWNER.
THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE of this exclusive remedy shall be to
provide the original purchaser with repair or replacement of parts that
prove to be defective within the period and under the conditions
previously set forth. This exclusive remedy shall not have failed of its
essential purpose (as that term is used in the Uniform Commercial Code)
provided Finn remains willing to repair or replace defective parts within
a commercially reasonable time after it obtains actual knowledge of the
existence of a particular defect.
IN NO EVENT shall Finn be liable for any special, consequential,
incidental or indirect damages, including lost profits or lost
commercial opportunities, with respect to the sale of the above
warranted product or anything done in connection therewith, or for
property damage sustained by a person claiming to be a third party
beneficiary of a surviving warranty under the law of any jurisdiction.
NOTICE:
FINN CORPORATION URGES the use of only Finn corporation
supplied parts and attachments to assure proper performance and safe
operation of Finn corporation equipment. Insist on parts and
attachments manufactured or supplied by Finn corporation when
you purchase, repair or replace your Finn equipment and
attachments. Because Finn corporation cannot assure that parts and
attachments not manufactured or supplied by Finn meet Finn
corporation's quality standards, specifications, or operating
requirements, our warranty is not effective to the extent any failure of or
defect in a Finn corporation product arises from or is caused by parts,
attachments or components not originating with Finn corporation. Use of
Finn corporation equipment with parts and attachments not
manufactured or supplied by Finn could result in personal injury.
Warranty period:
Hydroseeders & Straw Blowers 2 years or 2000 hrs which ever comes 1
st
All other equipment 1 year or 1200 hrs which ever comes 1st

INDEX
SAFETY FIRST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HYDROSEEDER®SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 7
OPERATION and MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 51
Definition of Hydroseeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The FINN HydroSeeder®and How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dimensions, Capacities, and Truck Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9
Truck Mounting Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Mounting Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting The HydroSeeder
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11
Pre-Start Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Equipment Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Two-Valve Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 - 14
1. Discharge Through Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. Extension Hose Through Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Extension Hose or Hose Reel Through Remote Port . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PowerView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 17
Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 16
PowerView Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17
PowerView Menus (First Time Start-Up). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stored Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Area Coverage - Material Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19
Tank Capacity Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 22
Loading Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 25
Loading and Mixing BFM, FGM, SMM and Other Viscous Slurries . . .26 - 27
Prior to Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Discharge Nozzle Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Application of Slurry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 - 26
I. General Application Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
II. Discharge Through the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
III. Procedures When Using Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 31
A. Pump Take-Off System or Hose Reel With Remote Valve. . . . 30
B. Extension Hose System Without Remote Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
C. Hose Work With Remote Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reloading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Liming with The HydroSeeder®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 - 33
Hydroseeder®is a registered trademark of the FINN Corporation
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