H&S 3127 User manual

Manufactured By
H&S MANUFACTURING CO.,INC.
P.O. BOX 768 [phone] FAX [phone]
MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN 54449
WARNING
HSMFG1215 Part#75897
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
Revision#00
3123 Starting Serial #613604
3127 Starting Serial #614341
3123/31273123/3127
3123/31273123/3127
3123/3127
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Warranty &WarrantyRegistrationCard . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..1-2
Manufacturer’sStatement.. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. 2
DealerPre-Delivery Checklist . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .3-4
Dealer Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
SafetyInformation -BeAlertSymbol . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SafetyInformation -Explanation ofSafety Signs. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. .8
SafetyDecals . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .9-10
SafetyInformation-Warning-OwnerMustReadand Understand.... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... . ..11
CapScrewTorqueValues . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . 12
Set - Up&Assembly. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 13
Transporting .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .13
Preparingfor Operation .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 14
Operation . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .15
Adjustments . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. 16-17
Service. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 18-19
OptionalEquipment .. .. . .. .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . .20
LubricationGuide. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . 21-22
Decal Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25
Trouble Shooting. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . 26
Service& Parts Notes . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 27-28
CONTENTS

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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 REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS
Afterthe Manure Spreader has beencompletelyset-up,check tobecertainitis incorrectoperating order
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 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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Thischecklistthatfollowsis an important reminder of valuable informationthatshouldbepassed
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.
Explain to the customer that the pre-delivery inspection was made.
Explain to the customer all the safety precautions they must exercise when operating
this unit.
Explain recommended loads for different types of materials.
Explaintocustomerthatregular lubrication is required for properoperationandlonglifeof
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
and service 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.
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SAFETYINFORMATION

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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
Asingle 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.
SAFETYINFORMATION
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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SAFETYINFORMATION

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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 STOPUNLOADING 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
hookedup.
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 PERSONNEL OTHER 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 MFG. CO. INC. always takes the operator and his safety into consideration and guards expose
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
SAFETYINFORMATION

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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 between 85-95 ft./lbs. of torque.
2. Check the tires and inflate to the recommended pressure (295/75R-22.5 tires to 75-80 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.Apropersafetychainshouldbeusedtoretainthe 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. 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 and left side of spreader by viewing it from the rear. If instructions
or parts lists call for hardened bolts, refer to Cap Screw Torque Value page to identify.
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REFLECTORS/SMV
Regularly clean the reflective tape at the rear of the
spreader. There is a holder provided for your SMV sign.
Unless otherwise prohibited, use a slow-moving vehicle
emblem.

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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
TRACTOR CONNECTIONS
Ifthisimplementisattachedtoatractorwithaclevis
hitch (hammer-strap) style drawbar, the
hammer-strap must be removed to prevent
damage to the IID guarding and the IID telescoping
members. [See Figure 1]
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.
Manure Spreader Speed Control
Attach the manure spreader speed control/beaterengage/disengage rope to a convenient point on the
tractor.
15-3/4”for1000RPM
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
pipemountandplaceonconvenient storagemountlocated on
top of left hitch channel. This allows protection of jack from
tractor tires during turns. The hitch of the spreader is designed
forastandardizedtractor hitch. Adjust the drawbarsothatitis13
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.

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OPERATION
LOADING
In freezing weather, make certain that hydraulic tail gate 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 other 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 surethat the gearbox isin the “low” position, withthe shifter dogall the way tothe “low” side ofthe
indicator slot.
2. Raise the hydraulic endgate.
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
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
Ifaforeignobjectbecomeslodgedinthebeaterarea and shears the shear bolt, disengage the PTO.Stop
the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and allow all mechanisms to stop before cleaning or working
on the spreader.
WARNING: Some photographs used in the following pages show guards or shields
removed for clarification. NEVER operate machine until these guards or shields are in
proper operating position.

ADJUSTMENTS
Tightner Bolt
Spring Bracket Turnbuckle
Shields Removed for Clarity
APRON SPEED AND BEATER CONTROL
Onecablecontrolsthebeaterandaprondrivetwospeedgearbox.To compensate for wear or stretching
of this cable adjust turnbuckle behind shield at left hand front of spreader.
Refer to drawing 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
distancebetweencollarandfaceofgearbox 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, loosen bolt holding spring bracket on
to adjustmentrod.Slide springbrackettowards right
side of spreader. Retighten bolt.
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DRIVE CHAIN
To adjust front drive chain, turn nut on adjustingrod (located at the
right hand front side of spreader) clodkwise. There should be 1/2”
deflection at 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.

ADJUSTMENTS
APRON
1. Adjust the apron by loosening the mounting bolts on
the chain slides on the outside of the frame. Mounting
bolts shown in the drawing.
2. Tighten the adjusting bolts until the apron chain clears
the underside of the axle by 1 inch.
3. Retighten the mounting bolts.
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
APRON WORM DRIVE CHAIN
Themainaprondrivechainiskepttight with a nylon roller
type adjustable tightener. Periodically check tension on
chain. Chain is properly adjusted when there is 1/8”
deflectionincenterof chain.Alsochecktightener for wear
and replace when necessary.
WHEEL HUBS
Toadjustwheelhubs,tightenthe castellated nut 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
The main apron is protected by two shear bolts located on the drive sprocket on the main 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
Thebeater andtheaprondrive areprotectedbyone shearboltlocated on thefront end ofthesidedriveshaft
(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.
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Shields
Removed
for
Clarity
Replacement Shear Bolts
Shear Bolt
SERVICE
Spare Shear Bolts Shear Bolt
Shields Removed for Clarity