H&S 2117 User manual

Manufactured By
H&S MANUFACTURING CO.,INC.
P.O. BOX 768 [phone] FAX [phone]
MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN 54449
WARNING
Revision#01
StartingSerial #911PD17001 HSMFG1018Part #75658
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
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CONTENTS
Warranty &Warranty Registration Card .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
ManufacturersStatement. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. 2
Dealer Pre-Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dealer Delivery Checklist . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . 5
SafetyInformation - BeAlertSymbol . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . . .. 7
SafetyInformation -Explanation ofSafety Signs. . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. .. 8
SafetyDecals .. . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .9-10
SafetyInformation- Warning -OwnerMust Read andUnderstand... . ... . ... .... .... .... ... . 11
CapScrewTorqueValues. .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... . . . . . .. 12
Set-up&Assembly.. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. ... .. ..13
Transporting. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .13
Preparingfor Operation. . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. 14
Operation . . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . .. . . .. . . .15
Adjustments . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. 16-17
Service . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 18-19
OptionalEquipment .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .20
Lubrication Guide . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .21-22
DecalLocation .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . . . .. .23-26
TroubleShooting .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 27
Service Notes . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 28
Specifications........ . ....... . ....... . ........ . ....... . ....... . ...... . ...InsideBackCover

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Manure Spreader was not damaged in shipment. Check for dents and loose or missing
parts. Report damage immediately to H&S Manufacturing Co., Inc.
All bolts and fasteners are tight.
Manure Spreader has been correctly assembled according to instructions in this manual.
All grease fittings have been lubricated. Gearbox is filled to proper level.
Hoses and fittings are properly attached and there are no visible leaks.
Guards and shields are secure.
Wheels are properly mounted to torque specifications.
Tires are inflated to correct pressure.
Drive chain tension and alignment is correct.
Decals are in place and legible.
Main apron chains are adjusted properly.
DEALER PRE-DELIVERYCHECK LIST
AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVEAND RETAIN FOR RECORDS
AftertheManure Spreader has beencompletelyset-up,checkto becertainitis incorrect operatingorder
before delivering to the customer.The following is a list of points to inspect. Check off each item as you
have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily.
Connect the Manure Spreader onto a proper horsepower tractor and attach the PTO and connect
the lights. Connect the hydraulic hoses (if applicable) to the tractor remote outlets. Run the
Manure spreader and make sure all components operate properly.
PTO guard turns freely.
Hydraulic end gate operates smoothly.
Main apron operates smoothly.
Hydraulic system does not leak under pressure.
Lights and wiring functioning properly.
Implement and all components are functioning properly.
(Remove Dealer File Copy At Perforation)
Serial #
Dealer’s Name
Signature of Pre-Delivery Inspector
Inspection Date
ModelNumber

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Thischecklist that follows is an importantreminderofvaluable information that should bepassed
on to the customer at the time this Manure Spreader is delivered.
Check off each item as you explain it to the customer.
This delivery check list, when properly filled out and signed assures the customer that the
Pre-delivery service was satisfactorily performed.
Explaintothecustomerthatthepre-deliveryinspectionwasmade.
Explainto the customerall the safetyprecautionsthey mustexercisewhen operating
thisunit.
Explainrecommendedloads for different types of materials.
Explaintocustomer that regular lubrication isrequiredforproper operation and long lifeof
machine.
Show customer the lubrication section of Owner’s Manual.
Give the customer Owner’s Manual and make sure they read and understand all operating
andservice instructions.
Have the customer sign a completed “Warranty Registration”, and mail it.
DEALER DELIVERYCHECK LIST
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(Remove Dealer File Copy At Perforation)
AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVEAND RETAIN FOR RECORDS
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Date Delivered
Dealer’s Name
By
Signature of Original Buyer
Note: Warranty is not valid until warranty card is completed and returned to H&S Mfg. Co., Inc.

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BE
ALERT! YOURSAFETY
ISINVOLVED.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
IS INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL. REMEMBER: THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE
BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR. CERTAIN
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR
DAMAGE.
SAFETYINFORMATION
H&S MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

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RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to
the potential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating
practices.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
Asignal word; DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION - is
used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the
most serious hazards.
Safety signs with signal word DANGER or WARNING are
typically near specific hazards.
General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual, and all safety signs on your machine. Follow all
recommended precautions and safe operating procedures.
SAFETY INFORMATION
OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED
The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km/h (20 m.p.h.).
Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the maximum
transport speed of this implement. Regardless of the maximum speed capability
of the tractor being used to tow this implement, do not exceed the implement’s
maximum transport speed.
Exceeding the implements maximum transport speed can result in:
* Loss of control of the tractor/implement combination
* Reduced or no ability to stop during braking
* Implement tire failure
* Damage to the implement structure or its components
Use additional caution and reduce speed when towing under adverse surface
conditions, when turning, and when on inclines.
Do not attempt transport if the fully loaded implement weighs more than 1.5 times
the weight of the tractor.
Keep signs in good condition. Immediately replace any missing or damaged signs.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Study The Above Safety Rules
ATTENTION - BEALERT - YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS
WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS.
KNOW HOW TO STOP UNLOADING MECHANISM BEFORE STARTING IT.
If the machine becomes clogged, disengage the PTO. Stop the tractor engine, remove ignition key, and
allow all mechanisms to stop before cleaning or working on the machine.
DO NOT get off the tractor while the spreader is in operation.
DO NOT attempt to perform maintenance or repair with tractor running and PTO or hydraulic lines
DO NOT step up on machine at any time.
NEVER manually feed material into the beaters.
DO NOT allow minors to operate or be near the machine.
DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNELOTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED OPERATOR NEAR THE MACHINE.
Before starting tractor, be sure PTO shields turn freely and PTO is securely locked to tractor.
DO NOT clean, adjust, or lubricate the machine when any part is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from beaters when they are revolving.
Loose or floppy clothing should not be worn by the operator.
Be sure the machine is clear of people, tools, and other objects before engaging PTO.
DO NOT step over power take off shaft. Stay clear of PTO at all times.
NEVER start manure spreader until all guards and safety shields are secured in place.
STAY CLEAR of Hydraulic Lines. They may be under extreme pressure or heat.
H&S always takes the operator and his safety into consideration and guards exposed moving parts for
his protection. However, some areas cannot be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper operation. In
addition, the operators manual and decals on the machine itself warn you of further danger and should
be read and observed closely.
TRACTOR:
This operators manual uses the term “Tractor” when identifying the power or the towing
source.
WARNING
SAFETY INFORMATION

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SET-UP & ASSEMBLY
PREPARING MANURE SPREADER
The Manure Spreader may be shipped without the wheels/tires installed.
1. Attach the wheels with tires, using the lug nuts furnished and torque the mounting hardware to
the appropriate torque. Wheel bolts should be tightened at 85-95 ft./lbs. of torque.
2. Check the tires and inflate to the recommended pressure. (10.00x22.5 tires to 75-85 psi.).
3. Check for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure that all bolts are tightened.
4. Securely retighten after a few hours of operation, as bolts can loosen up on new machinery.
5. Lubricate the machine completely, check the oil level of the gearbox, fill if necessary.
TRANSPORTING
SAFETY CHAIN (Optional)
Follow state and local regulations regarding use of a safety chain and transport lighting when towing
farmequipmentonpublichighways.Apropersafetychainshouldbeusedto retain the safety connection
between the towing and towed machines, in the event of separation of the primary attaching system.
Check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. Unless otherwise
prohibited, use a slow-moving vehicle emblem. Never tow the manure spreader on a public highway at a
speed greater than 20 m.p.h. (32 kph).
1. Chain is sufficiently slack to allow turns and movements of either the tractor or the manure
spreader, without placing tension on the chain.
2. Chain is of sufficient strength to hold the decoupled implement (and its load) and tow it to the
shoulder.
NOTE: Determine right or left side of the Manure Spreader by viewing it from the rear. If instructions or
parts lists call for hardened bolts, refer to the Cap Screw Torque Value Chart.
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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Tractor Hitch
Fasten the spreader hitch to the drawbar with a hitch pin with a safety locking device. Remove the
weight from the jack (jack is not to be used when spreader is loaded). Remove jack from pipe mount
and place on convenient storage mount located on the left front of spreader. This allows protection of
jack from tractor tires during turns. The hitch of the spreader is designed for a standardized tractor hitch.
Adjust the drawbar so that it is 13 to 17 inches above the ground. Extend or shorten it so that the
horizontal distance from the end of the tractor power takeoff shaft to the center of the hitch pin hole is 14
inches for 540 PTO and 15-3/4” for 1000 PTO as shown in drawing. An improperly located hitch point
may cause damage to the universal joints of the power takeoff. Secure the drawbar so that the hitch pin
hole is directly below the power drive line.
TRACTOR CONNECTIONS
If this implementisattachedto a tractor with a clevis
hitch (hammer-strap) style drawbar, the
hammer-strap must be removed to prevent
damage to the IID guarding and the IID telescoping
members. [See Figure1]
If this implement is attached to a tractor with an
offset in the drawbar, be certain it is in the down
position to prevent damage to the IID guarding and
the IID telescoping members. [See Figure 2]
PTO
Attach the PTO of the spreader to the tractor by sliding the spring loaded locking collar on PTO yoke
rearward, then sliding it onto the tractor PTO shaft. Release spring loaded collar. Be sure the pins fall
into the groove of the tractor PTO shaft and collar snaps forward into locking position.
CAUTION: Do not use a steel hammer to aid in joining PTO parts.
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LOADING
In freezing weather, make certain that hydraulic tail gate (if equipped with one) is not frozen to the sides
or on the floor of the spreader. Make sure the apron chain is not frozen to the spreader floor or any lumps
of manure are frozen to the floor. Begin loading the spreader at the front end and work toward the rear
until loading is completed. Loading this way permits the material to be spread uniformly. Loading front to
rear is particularly important when the spreader is loaded by a mechanical loader because this type of
load requires more power to spread than others loads. When hauling extremely heavy materials with a
large portion of dirt, it may be necessary to reduce the load size to prevent excessive shear bolt
breakage. Never dump material onto the beater. Do not use extra sideboards. Do not overload spreader.
Overloading decreases spreading effectiveness. Do not load more than 15 inches above the beater.
SPREADING
NOTE: Two speed apron drive and beater engage/disengage mechanisms are contained in a single
gearbox at the rear of spreader. This gearbox is controlled by one rope leading to the tractor.
1. Make sure that the gear box is in the “low” position, with the shifter dog all the way to the “low” side of
the indicator slot.
2. Raise the hydraulic endgate (if so equipped).
3. Throttle tractor down, engage PTO, then increase the throttle to 540 RPM’s and begin moving.
4. The apron speed may be increased from 4-1/2 fpm to 8-1/2 fpm (at 540 RPM) by pulling once on the
control rope until the shifter stops and locks into the “high speed” position. The beater will continue to
operate in this position.
5. When the spreader is almost empty, the bed can be cleaned out by again, pulling once on the control
rope until the shifter dog locks into the “clean-out/beater disengaged” position. The beater will stop,
and the apron will continue to run in the “high” speed position, thus saving unloading time.
6. When spreader is empty, SHUT OFF PTO. With the PTO off, pull the control rope once again and
release it. The shifter will return to the “low” position, ready to begin unloading the next load.
DO NOT SHIFT FROM CLEAN OUT TO LOW POSITION WITH THE PTO RUNNING.
7. NEVER operate the spreader with a PTO speed greater than 540 RPM.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS WILL VOID WARRANTY
High Speed
Low Speed
Clean Out
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ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE CHAIN
To adjust front drive chain, slightly loosen bolts holding
pillow block bearing at rear of front jack shaft. Loosen
jam nut on tightener rod. Turn adjusting nut (located at
the right hand front side of spreader) clockwise. There
shouldbe1/2”deflectionat the center of the drive chain.
Over tightening or too loose of a chain will result in
excessive wear on the bearing, chain and sprockets.
Retighten bolts holding bearing. Recheck chain tension.
Retighten jam nut.
BEARING
Shields Removed For Clarity
TIGHTENER BOLT
ATTACHING CHAIN TURNBUCKLE
Shields
Removed
for
Clarity
APRON SPEED AND BEATER CONTROL
One cable controls the beater and apron drive two speed gearbox.To compensate for wear or stretching
of this cable adjust turnbuckle behind shield at left hand front of spreader.
Refer to drawing at right to properly adjust manure
spreader. Position speed control in HI Speed.
Measurement (A) is 2-1/2 inches.
This is factory set and should not be changed. Do
not move bracket or collar on control rod. The
distance between collar and face of gearbox should
be as follows for the different speeds: (distance B)
LO Speed: 0” (tight against gearbox)
HI Speed: 7/16 -1/2”
CLEAN OUT: 3/4-1 1/16”
If collar on control rod does not pull tight to gearbox
in LO Speed, after HI Speed has been properly
adjusted, apply more tension to return spring
behind shield at right hand front of spreader. To
adjust spring, hook end of spring one chain link
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APRON WORM DRIVE CHAIN
Themainapron drive chain is kept tightwithanylon roller
type adjustable tightener. Periodically check tension on
chain. Chain is properly adjusted when there is 1/8”
deflectionin center of chain.Also checktightenerfor wear
and replace when necessary.
ADJUSTMENTS
APRON
1. Adjusttheapron by loosening themountingbolts on
the chain slides on the outside of the frame. Mounting
bolts shown in the drawing.
2. Tighten the adjusting bolts until the apron has no sag
between the rear drive sprockets and chain slides
under spreader.
NOTE: Tighten the adjusting bolts (on each front corner) equally on each side so that the apron slats run
parallel with the ends of the bed. The apron will be damaged if the machine is operated with one end of the
apron slats running ahead of the opposite end. Do not tighten the apron chains excessively.
MOUNTING BOLTS ADJUSTING BOLT
WHEEL HUBS
Toadjust wheel hubs, tightenthecastellatednut on
the spindle to the point where there is no end-play
and a slight drag on the bearings. Replace the
cotter key with a new one of the correct size.

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SHEAR BOLTS - Apron Drive
Themainapronis protected by two shear bolts located on the drivesprocketonthemain conveyor drive
shaft at the rear of the spreader. Two spare shear bolts are provided. Shearing of the bolts is normally
due to the apron being frozen fast to the floor or the slats catching on manure that is frozen to the floor.
In some cases, the bolt will shear due to the spreader being overloaded.Always determine the cause of
the failure and eliminate the cause before installing new shear bolts.Always use H&S shear bolts, when
replacing shear bolts.
SHEAR BOLTS - Main Drive
The beater and the apron drive are protected by one shear bolt located on the front end of the side drive
shaft (left side of spreader).Two spare shear bolts are provided. Shearing of the bolts is normally due to
foreign objects in the manure or starting the spreader PTO too quickly with high tractor RPM’s.
Always use H&S shear bolts when replacing shear bolts.
REPLACEMENT SHEAR BOLTS
SHEAR BOLTS
Shields Removed for Clarity
Shields
Removed
for
Clarity
SHEAR BOLT
SPARE SHEAR BOLTS
SERVICE