MAJAR VS400RL Troubleshooting guide

04/2017
USER AND SERVICE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SPARE PART LIST
– Translation of the original instructions –
SAND SPREADER
VS400RL VS400SP VS700RL VS700SP
Please read the following instru tions arefully before operating the ma hine and refer to them
as needed. If you do not understand a part of the user manual, please onta t your MAJAR
reseller or:
MAJAR
1 Route de Montréal - CS30074
11890 CARCASSONNE Cedex 9
FRANCE
Phone 0033 / 4 68 25 38 16

2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD..................................................................... 2 USE………….......................................... 7
TECHNICAL DATA......................................................... 3 MAINTENANCE BY USER………...... 9
INSPECTION CHECKLIST..............................................3 TIGHTENING TORQUE….................... 9
SAFETY REGULATIONS................................................ 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.... 10
SAFETY STICKERS......................................................... 5 GUARANTEE......................................... 11
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.................... 6 SPARE PART LIST………………….....12
FOREWORD
Please read this user manual and the manual delivered with the cardan before operating your
machine, the information allow you ensure quality work in complete safety. If the manual is
not clear enough, please contact our technical service.
The security depends on the use of the machine with the limitations explained in this manual.
You have to know and to follow the safety regulations of this manual and of the tractor
manual.
The machine you bought was carefully designed and manufactured in order to give you
complete satisfaction. As any mechanical gear, it requires cleaning and maintenance. Lubricate
as described. Follow the regulations and safety information given in this manual and on the
security stickers of the machine and the tractor.
For maintenance your MAJAR reseller has the competency and the original pieces to respond
your needs.
Enter below model and serial number of your machine for reference.
MODEL : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SERIAL N°: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In line with the goals of continuous improvement MAJAR reserves the right to change the
machines without changing the sold machines. The illustrations and characteristics of this
manual may vary slightly on your due to production changes.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied or made public by whatever means without
authorization of MAJAR.
Throughout the manual the terms “left” “right”, “front” “rear/back” are given referring
to the driver’s position. The term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that a failure may cause
damages for the machine. The terms WARNING and DANGER are used with safety alert
symbols to indicate the degree of safety hazard.
This symbol means: attention, be careful, your safety is involved. It reminds the safety
instructions or focuses your attention to dangerous practices which may cause injury or
operational occurrence.
WARNING reminds the safety regulations: may cause injury if not observed
DANGER reminds the safety regulations: may cause irreparable, lasting injury or
cause death if the good precautions are not taken.

3
TECHNICAL DATA
SAND SPREADER 400 AND 700
Designation Referen e
Charakteristi s Working
Width
Recom.
power
Weight
kg
Weight
loaded
Spreader 400 liters VS400RL
Hitched drawbar eye
Overall width 1.93 m 1 m 15 HP 290 1100 kg
Spreader 400 liters VS400SP
Semi mounted
3 p linkage Cat 1
overall widh 1.93 m 1 m 20 HP 330 1100 kg
Spreader 700 liters
Hitched drawbar eye
overall width 2.43 m 1,5 m 20 HP 330 1500 kg
Spreader 700 liters
Semi mounted
3 p linkage Cat 1
Overall widh 2.43 m 1,5 m 25 HP 340 1500 kg
Hydraulic tilting BH
Double action hydraulic cylinder
push pull Ø 20.5 mm 11
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
The assembly, installation and commissioning of the machine is the MAJAR reseller’s responsibility.
Please read carefully the use and care manual and the safety regulations. Make sure that the indicated points of
the checklist had been verified before delivery and on delivery and amended if necessary before delivering the
machine to the owner.
INSPECTIONS BEFORE DELIVERY
Check that all the safety screens, grids and safety measures are in place and in good condition
Check that the hydraulic hoses are in place and in good condition. Make sure that there is no leaking
Check that all screws and bolts are tightened to the right torque value (see table)
Check the other lubrication points, apply new grease if necessary
Check that the machine is operating correctly
VERIFICATIONS AT DELIVERY
Show the client how to mount the machine and how to realize the tool adjustments
Explain the importance of lubrication and show him the lubrication points
Show him les safety devices, safety measures and options
Present the use and instruction manual to the client, ask to read it.
Explain to the client to use the adequate signage when driving on the road.

4
REGLES DE SECURITE
WARNING
Some illustrations may show the machine without protective
screen or shield. Never use the machine without these devices.
* Learn how to stop
the machine in emergency situation. Read this manual and the
tractor manual
* Never let anyone else use this machine if the person did not
read and understand this manual
* Never let children use this machine
* Always wear protective equipment for head, ears, hands and
feet using this machine
* Always wear close fitting clothing to avoid to be snatched by
the moving parts or to hang on
* Always work on daylight or with good artificial light.
* Make sure that the safety stickers are in place and in good
condition
* Clean the grass and debris accumulations
* Make sure that the machine is in good working condition
before using it
* Make sure that all the safety screens, grids and safety measures
are in place and in good condition
* Make sure that nobody or anything is behind you while
backing off
* Do not start or stop the engine abruptly on slopes
* Do not use the machine on too big slopes
DANGER
The montage of the Sand spreader on a tractor changes its centre
of gravity and reduces the capacity to use in slopes.
* Reduce speed in slopes and when turning narrow to avoid a
loss of control.
*Be careful while driving along embankments or ditches
* Stop the motor, apply the handbrake and remove the key
before all settings, adjustments, maintenance or disassembly
* Never let anyone else to the driver’s cabin during adjustment
interventions, maintenance or disassembly of the machine
*Check periodically tightening torques of all fasteners
* Never allow anybody to go under the Sand spreader when
lifted .
* * Never go or work under the Sand spreader or its accessories
unless it is blocked and in a locked position with enough security
*While maneuvering on slope always work up and down, never
across the slope
*Place the wheels according to the setting increase stability of the
tractor
* Avoid unstable embankments, rocks and holes; this can be
dangerous when moving
*Avoid aerial cables, high voltage lines and obstacles. Contact
with power lines causes electrocution and death
* Consider the length of the Sand spreader in turns
* Stop progressively the Sand spreader during lowering and
raising movements
* Make sure that the Sand spreader is parked with extended
parking supports
* Activate all the safety equipment
*Only operate the control panel when you are correctly seated in
front
*Check visually hydraulic leaks and missing or faulty parts.
Repair when necessary before every manoeuvre.
* A jet of hydraulic fluid caused by leaking may penetrate the
skin and cause fatal injury. If you are injured, consult a doctor.
* Do not change the adjustment of the pressure relief valve, it is
set in factory. An adjustment change may cause a system fail.
* Make sure that the user of the Sand spreader read thoroughly
and understood completely the manual to be informed of the
safety instructions to follow during maneuvres .
* During maintenance or replacement if the axles on the exterior
of the actuator, always use a bronze hammer to avoid injury by
splintered metal fragments
*Before coupling the Sand spreader, make sure that the tractor
and trailer together, when charged, does not exceed the permitted
total weight by the tractor manufacturer, that the hydraulic lifting
is able to bear the total weight of the ballasted Sand spreader .

5
SAFETY STICKERS
Replace immediately if worn or damaged
Move away from the ma hine Attention! Danger of rushing hands and feet
Read arefully the instru tions Identifi ation and
before using the ma hine onformity plate

6
AA
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
The installation and commissioning of the tool are the responsibility of the MAJAR reseller. The machine must
be delivered fully mounted, lubricated and adjusted to the normal operating conditions.
COUPLING OF THE MACHINE
WARNING
Keep your hands away from the linkage , Danger of rushing hands
Hit hed model: Linkage height: 40 50 cm from the ground
• Move back the tractor until the lower arms are at a few cm of the turning ring linkage. Stop the engine, shift
the transmission to neutral, apply the handbrake and remove the key.
• Couple the Sand spreader to the tractor with a high diameter axle and a security pin. Lift the support stand:
place the pin and the clamp, mount the support stand and place the clamp pin and the pin in the lowest hole of
the stand (C)
Semi-mounted:
- Make sure that the tra tor lift is able to lift the harged
ma hine (see voir table hara teristi s).
The Sand Spreader must be hitched to a agricultural tractor
with a 3 point linkage Cat. I.
• Move back the tractor until the lower arms are at a few cm of the
linkage (B).
• Stop the engine, shift the transmission to neutral, apply the
handbrake and remove the key.
• Couple first the non adjustable lower arms. Couple next the variable
part adjusting the length if necessary. Place next the push bar (D)
adjusting the length on the sand spreader side with axle A and then on
the tractor side.
• Lift the support stand: place the pin and clamp, mount the support
stand and place the clamp pin and the pin in the lowest hole of the
stand (C)
Hydrauli tilting:
DANGER A jet of hydrauli fluid aused by leaking may penetrate the skin and ause fatal
injury. If you are injured, onsult immediately a do tor.
- Make sure that the ylinder is orre tly pla ed on the spreader housing depending on the model
hit hed or semi-mounted (see illustration below)
Actuate a several times the remote of the double acting control valve to release the pressure and
disconnect the two hoses.
- Pla e the transport bar A
Hitched model: Fixation « Low » Semi mounted model: Fixation « High »
A
B
C

7
USE
Che k the tightening of the bolts at the tightening torque at the end of the manual.
The safety is a hallenge that on erns the most while designing and manufa turing this tool.
However, the efforts of the onstru tor may be shattered due to user arelessness.
The a ident prevention depends on pruden e and training of staff in harge of using and
maintenan e of the ma hine.
The best safety devi e is a areful and informed user; we ask you to be this user.
The user of this machine is responsible for the use and safety. The user has to be qualified and trained to the
machine and he also has to know the tractor. Read all the safety instructions.
WARNING Never use the ma hine without having arried out all the operations
dis ribed in hapter « daily maintenan e ».
This machine is constructed to spread sand. It is not designed to perform other tasks, transport tools or material
that may cause damage on the machine or cause injury. It should not be used to transport persons or material.
DANGER
Never let hildren or unqualified persons use this ma hine.
Don’t use the ma hine nearby other persons or obje ts that may be rea hed by the lateral
movement of the tool.
Nobody else than the driver an be on the tra tor.
Never pass your hand under moving parts, between dis s or under the tool.
USE THE MACHINE PREFERABLY ON A DRY GROUND TO AVOID TRACES ON THE
TERRAIN AND OBTAIN GOOD ADHESION OF THE DRIVE WHEEL.
THIS MACHINE IS CONSTRUCTED TO CONTAIN A CERTAIN QUANTITY OF SAND,
DO NOT CHARGE ON THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER, DO NOT TRY TO INCREASE THE LOAD
CAPACITY WHAT WOULD LEAD TO MACHINE BREAKAGE.
ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE ROLLER FOR THE TRANSPORT OUT OF WORKING AREA
MAKE SURE THAT THE SAND DOES NOT CONTAIN STONES BIGGER THAN 3 CM WHAT
WOULD DETERIORAT THE ROLLER. The protection flap is retracted and lets small stones through.

8
Loading of the sand spreader
Disengage the roller and close the protection flap.
Loading with bucket: When you charge the sand spreader from above, empty shacking to avoid
deterioration of the roller and the bearings. The sand level must not exceed the highest front part of the housing.
Loading by tilting the case: Tilt progressively the case actuating the double acting remote so that the
effet afin que le rabot touche le sol. Move back slowly in the sand pile, lift the case and move forward.
Repeat two or three times these operations until the correct filling of the case.
Spreading
Adjustment of the flap opening: The quantity of spread sand depends on
the flap opening and t de la fluidity of sand used. To obtain the spread
sanding tonnage in hectare, open the flap 1/3 and spread all the sand of the
case. The weight in tonnes necessary to cover 1 hectare (100m x 100m)
would be approximately : 8000 divided by the driven distance in meters (if
you drive 100 m to empty the entire case, the quantity on 1 hectare would
be: 8000/100 = 80 tonnes). Adjust the lever position according to your
needs.
Clutch: the clutch
operating control allows the activation of the roller. Always
disengage the roller during transport out of working area even
if the case is empty. Disengage the machine while it is off,
to facilitate the maneuver of the remote lever. You can adjust
the
remote box position sliding the horizontal tube and the
vertical tube.
Un oupling of the sans spreader
Move back the tractor and the sand spreader on a flat ground for storage.
Lower the support stands securing the axles with the pins.
Put the sand spreader on the ground.
Stop the motor, apply the handbrake and remove the key.
press a several times the lever of the double acting control valve and
uncouple the hydraulic hose.
! DANGER Un jet d’huile hydraulique dû à une fuite peut pénétrer sous la peau, e qui
provoque de graves blessures. Consultez immédiatement un méde in.
Uncouple next the push bar (3 point) of the tractor lifting
Uncouple next the adjustable support changing length if necessary
Uncouple next the lower arm non adjustable
Make sure that Sand spreader is in a stable position
start the tractor and move forward
.
DANGER Never make adjustments or interventions on the ma hine when somebody is on
the driver’s abin
MINI
MAXI
UNCOUPLING
COUPLING

9
MAINTENANCE BY USER
DANGER Before performing servi e or maintenan e, stop the motor, apply the handbrake
and remove the key before all settings, adjustments, maintenan e or
disassembly. Never let anyone else to the driver’s abin
DAILY MAINTENANCE BEFORE STARTING WORK
• Lubri ation: Do not leave excess grease on the pieces. Clean the
grease gun and use the grease pump. Grease the wheel hubs and the
two roller bearings.
• Tire pressure: 0.5 bar
• Tightening torque of the fasteners: make sure that the fasteners
are properly tightened. The vibrations of the tractor tend to loosen the
screws and nuts. Check especially the tightening of the two roller
bearings.
MAINTENANCE AFTER EVERY CAMPAIGN OR ONCE A YEAR
• Clean the machine completely from accumulations of materials or debris that reduce the yield or hide leak or
faillure
• After cleaning with water, grease the bearings, hubs, springs and clutch mechanism
• Check the tightening torque specified on the table below
• Eliminate the rust and touch up paint if necessary
• Check the wear of the rubbers.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Screw Wrench Torque
diameter (mm) size (mm) setting (daN.m)
8 13 2.5
10 16/17 5
12 18/19 8.5
14 21/22 13
16 24 21.5
20 30 43.5
GRAISSEURS
VALVE
RESSORT

10
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The letters CE on the identification plate of this machine certify that it is conforming to EC
machine directive 2006/42/CE.
The Director,
Jean Luc Checa

11
GUARANTEE
Each new manufactured by MAJAR SA is guaranteed as follows below, warranted against defects of
construction and assembly and/or of the materials when used appropriately during 1 year.
1° This guarantee is limited to 1 year to the replacement of pieces mounted and recognized as faulty by
MAJAR.
2° All pieces requested on guarantee must be returned to MAJAR for inspection, reparation or replacement
prepaid postage with proof of purchase of the machine, serial number and carefully packed for protection.
3° The machine must not be damaged, repaired or maintained without authorization from MAJAR. The
machine must not have had an accident, been misused, abused or used acting not conform instructions and
specifications contained in this manual
This guarantee does not oblige MAJAR or representative to reimburse labor costs or transport costs of the
machine for reparation.
NO GUARANTEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THIS EXCEPT THE LEGAL WARANTY FOR HIDDEN
DEFECT.
MAJAR CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED BY THE
MACHINE FOR PAR EXAMPLE:
1 RENTAL FEES FOR MATERIAL
2 LOST OF SALE
3 EXECUTION OF WORK CARRIED OUT NORMALLY BY THE MACHINE
MAJAR ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION AND DOES NOT ALLOW ANYBODY TO ASSUME ANY OTHER
OBLIGATION THAN THEM IN THE 3 PREVIOUS PARAGRAPHES.
To obtain the name of resseller, contact:
MAJAR S.A
1 Route de Montréal
CS30074
11890 CARCASSONNE Cedex 9
FRANCE
SPARE PART LIST
According to Article L.111 3 of the Consumer Code and of the Decree implementing the Code N°2014 1482 of
9th of December 2014, the availability duration of indispensable spare parts for use of MAJAR material is 7
years .

12

13

14
Route de Montréal
11850 CARCASSONNE
TELEPHONE [phone]