Meyer's VB185 User manual

Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WI by:
MEYER’S EQUIPMENT
Mfg. Corp
INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK –Rev. B1
HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
MODEL: VB185
DO NOT –Operate This Spreader Until You Have
Completely Read This Book!
NEVER –Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO
is Engaged!

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MODEL: VB185
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Width of Box Inside
61”
Overall Width
115”
Length of Box Inside
159”
Depth
32”
Overall Length
21’ 6”
Overall Height (Front)
105-1/2”
Ground Clearance
15”
App. Capacity (Struck Cu. Ft.)
185
App. Weight (lbs.)
7200
Loading Height
69-1/2”
Apron Chain (Standard)
Single #67P11
Beaters
Twin Ø30” Vertical Beaters
w/ 10MM Thick Spiral Flighting
Spindle Diameter
3-1/8”
Spindle/Hub Load Rating - Each
12,000 lbs.
Tire Size (Standard)
425-65R x 22.5
PTO Speed
Optional 540 RPM or 1000 RPM
Min. Tractor Horsepower
60 HP
Min. Hydraulic Flow
10 GPM

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MODEL: VB185
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Meyer’s Manure Spreader! With its optional equipment this is
the simplest, most flexible system on the market today. With proper use and preventative maintenance, it will give
you many years of trouble-free operation.
•At the front of this manual is a Product Registration and Inspection Certificate. Be sure your dealer has
completed this certificate and forwarded a copy to the manufacturer to validate the manufacturer’s warranty.
•The product model and serial number are recorded on this certificate for your convenience and for proper
identification of your spreader by your dealer and the manufacturer when ordering repair parts.
•The serial number plate is found on the upper left front corner of the spreader box or stamped in the left
channel at the front. For information on ordering repair parts, refer to the repair parts section of this manual.
Orders must list the complete description, correct part number, and total amount required.
•All references to right hand and left hand apply to the product as viewed from the rear of the machine and
facing the direction of forward travel.
•You are urged to study this manual and follow the instructions carefully. Your efforts will be repaid in better
operation and service as well as a savings in time and repair expense. Failure to read this manual and
understand the machine could lead to serious injury. If you do not understand instructions in this manual,
contact either your dealer or Meyer’s Equipment Manufacturing Corp.
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL means ATTENTION! BE CAREFUL! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! It stresses an attitude of HEADS UP FOR SAFETY. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY and carefully read the message that follows.
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL COVERS, SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. KEEP HANDS, FEET
AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. SOME COVERS AND GUARDS IN THIS MANUAL
HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Contact Information
Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp.
P.O. Box 406
Dorchester, WI 54425
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: emcdorche[email protected]

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY SYMBOLS....................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS .......................................................................................................................6
SAFETY SIGNS & DECALS..........................................................................................................................8
MANURE SPREADER SAFETY..................................................................................................................10
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE....................................................................................11
PRE-OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................................12
GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
TRACTOR HITCH AND PTOREQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................... 12
TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 13
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM............................................................................................................................................. 13
Hydraulic System Options................................................................................................................................ 13
Setup for Open or Closed Center Hydraulic Systems ....................................................................................... 14
Electric Control Installation for Optional On-Board Flow Control System....................................................... 14
TRANSPORTING ................................................................................................................................................... 15
General ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Safety Chain Use.............................................................................................................................................. 15
Use of Lights .................................................................................................................................................... 15
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................16
TRACTOR HOOKUP .............................................................................................................................................. 16
LOADING.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
UNLOADING......................................................................................................................................................... 17
MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS, & LUBRICATION..........................................................................................18
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE......................................................................................... 18
WHEEL &TIRE MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................. 18
Lock Ring Rim................................................................................................................................................... 18
REAR AUTOMATIC OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH....................................................................................................... 18
CLEANING AND STORAGE.................................................................................................................................... 19
ADJUSTMENTS..................................................................................................................................................... 20
LUBRICATION....................................................................................................................................................... 20

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REPAIR PARTS..............................................................................................................................................22
FRAME &BOX PARTS ........................................................................................................................................... 22
HYDRAULIC END GATE &RELATED PARTS ........................................................................................................... 24
AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES &RELATED PARTS ..................................................................................................... 26
DRIVE TRAIN, VERTICAL BEATERS ........................................................................................................................ 28
DRIVE TRAIN, VERTICAL BEATERS ........................................................................................................................ 29
APRON &RELATED PARTS.................................................................................................................................... 30
VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................... 32
VERTICAL BEATER GEARBOX &RELATED PARTS.................................................................................................. 34
VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT.................................................................................................................... 36
APRON DRIVE GEARBOX ...................................................................................................................................... 38
PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY, TRAILER TO TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 40
PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY, REAR W/OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH....................................................................... 41
YOKE &CLUTCH HUB ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................... 42
OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................... 43
STANDARD HIGHWAY LIGHTING .............................................................................ERROR!BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE ...................................................................................................................... 45
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD ....................................................................................................... 48
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL ............................................................................... 50
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL ............................................................................... 52
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT.................................................................................................................54

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
A brief definition of signal words that may be used in this manual:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
SEE SAFETY SIGNS ON PAGES 8 & 9

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CAUTION
IF ANY SAFETY SIGN BECOMES UNREADABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE SIGN MUST BE REPLACED
WITH A NEW SIGN. IF THE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, ALL SAFETY SIGNS MUST BE REPLACED.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR MEYER’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. IF YOU REQUIRE
ANY SHIELD OR SIGNS FOR REPLACEMENT.

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SAFETY SIGNS & DECALS

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MANURE SPREADER SAFETY
THERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A MANURE SPREADER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
•Never Enter Spreader Box While In Operation For Any Reason.
•Only Properly Instructed People Should Operate The Spreader. Do Not Allow Children Or Inexperienced
Persons To Operate Spreader.
•Keep All Guards and Shields In Place. Moving Parts Can Crush And Dismember.
•Clear The Area Before Equipment Start Up.
•Keep Hands, Feet, and Loose Clothing Away From Moving Parts.
•Do Not Go Near The Spreader Beaters While Machine Is Operating.
•Make Sure The PTO Is Securely Locked To Both The Tractor And Spreader Before Operating The Unit.
•Do Not Operate The PTO At Speeds Higher Than The Manufacturers Recommendations.
•Highway Speed Is Not To Exceed 20 Mph. The Tires Supplied Are For Farm Use Only And Are Not
Designed For Use Above This Speed Unless Equipped With High Speed Highway/Off-Road Farm Tires.
•Use Adequate Safety Chains When Towing The Spreader.
•The Use of a Slow moving Vehicle Sign Is Required on All Public Roads Unless Equipped with Flashing
Hazard Lights. Obey All Applicable Highway Safety Laws And Rules.
•Always Use A Tractor Large Enough To Provide Sufficient Braking Assistance When Towing A Loaded
Spreader.
•Use Caution When Traveling Over Uneven Terrain And When Approaching Stops.
•Do Not Load The Spreader Unless It Is Hitched To The Tractor.
•Do Not Unhitch A Loaded Spreader From The Tractor, Leaving It Supported By Only The Jack.
•Park Your Spreader on Level Ground and Place Blocks Ahead Of and Behind The Wheels Before
Unhooking From Tractor To Avoid Unexpected Rolling When Separated From The Tractor.
•Do Not Allow Riders on Spreader.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
THERE ARE ADDITIONAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITHTHE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
SPREADER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
•Inspect When First Delivered And Regularly Thereafter; That All Connections And Bolts Are Tight And
Secure Before Operating.
•Retighten All Wheel Bolts After The First Hour Of Towing. Check Periodically Thereafter. See Maintenance,
Wheels.
•Maintain Proper Tire Air Pressure At All Times. See Maintenance, Tires.
•Always Wear Eye Protection When Operating Or Servicing Spreader.
•Be Sure All Movement Has Stopped, The PTO Is Disconnected, The Tractor Is Shut Off And The Ignition
Key Is Removed Before Servicing The Spreader Or Components.
•Escaping Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure Can Penetrate The Skin And Cause Serious Injury. Relieve All
Pressure From The Hydraulic System Before Connecting Or Disconnecting The Lines Or Making Repairs.
Check All Hoses and Fittings Before Start-up and Periodically During Operation.
•Never Make Any Alterations Or Modifications To This Equipment.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH