Meyer's VB440 User manual

Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN by
MEYER’S EQUIPMENT
Mfg. Corp.
INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK - Rev. K2
HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
MODEL: VB440
DO NOT –Operate This Spreader Until You Have
Completely Read This Book!
NEVER –Repair or Clean This Spreader While PTO
is Engaged!

MODEL: VB440
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Single Axle
Tandem Axle
Width of Box Inside
80”
Overall Width (Standard)
126”
136”
Length of Box Inside
205”
Depth
32”
Overall Length
26’
Overall Height (Front)
106”
Ground Clearance
15”
App. Capacity (Bushel)
440
App. Capacity (Struck Cu. Ft.)
316
App. Weight (lbs.)
9580
Loading Height
68-1/2”
Apron Chain
Twin #67P11
Beaters
Twin Ø39” Vertical Beaters
w/ 10MM Thick Spiral Flighting
Spindle Diameter
3-3/8”
3”
Spindle/Hub Load Rating - Each
15,000 lbs. (x2)
8,000 lbs. (x4)
Tire Size (Standard)
1600-R20
425-65R x 22.5
Tire Size (Optional)
600/55 x 26.5
Flotation Tires
19L x 16.1 10 Ply
Flotation Tires
PTO Speed
Optional 540 RPM or 1000 RPM
Min. Tractor Horsepower
135 HP
Min. Hydraulic Flow
10 GPM

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MODEL: VB440
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..................................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY SIGNS........................................................................................................................................8
SAFETY SIGNS........................................................................................................................................9
MANURE SPREADER SAFETY .................................................................................................................10
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ...................................................................................11
PRE-OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................................12
GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 12
TRACTOR SIZE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 13
HYDRAULICSYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................... 13
TRANSPORTING ............................................................................................................................................... 15
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................16
TRACTOR HOOKUP........................................................................................................................................... 16
LOADING.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
UNLOADING..................................................................................................................................................... 17
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE.................................................................................... 17
MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS & LUBRICATION...........................................................................................18
WHEEL AND TIRE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR............................................................................................... 18
LOCK RING RIM ................................................................................................................................................ 18
REAR-AUTOMATIC OVER RUNNING CLUTCH................................................................................................... 18
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE................................................................................... 18
ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................................................................. 19
LUBRICATION................................................................................................................................................... 19
CLEANING AND STORAGE................................................................................................................................ 21

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MODEL: VB440
REPAIR PARTS..............................................................................................................................................22
MAIN FRAME &BOX PARTS ................................................................................................................................. 22
HYDRAULIC END GATE &RELATED PARTS ........................................................................................................... 24
JACK ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................... 26
AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS –SINGLE AXLE......................................................................... 28
AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES AND RELATED PARTS –TANDEM AXLE...................................................................... 30
DRIVE TRAIN, VERTICAL BEATERS ........................................................................................................................ 32
APRON AND RELATED PARTS, STANDARD 67P11 ................................................................................................ 34
LUBE BANK, APRON SHAFT .................................................................................................................................. 36
VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................... 38
VERTICAL BEATER GEARBOX &RELATED PARTS.................................................................................................. 40
VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT.................................................................................................................... 42
APRON DRIVE GEARBOX ...................................................................................................................................... 44
REMOVABLECVTELESCOPINGUNIVERSALJOINTASSEMBLYWITHGUARD, TRAILER TO TRACTOR................................ 46
35EUNIVERSALJOINT,TELESCOPINGASSEMBLYW/GUARD-REARWITH OVER-RUNNINGCLUTCH......................... 47
YOKE &CLUTCH HUB ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................... 48
OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................... 48
STANDARD HIGHWAY LIGHTING ......................................................................................................................... 50
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE ...................................................................................................................... 52
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD ....................................................................................................... 54
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, ELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL ............................................................................... 56
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, MANUAL FLOW CONTROL ............................................................................... 58
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT.................................................................................................................60

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SAFETY
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.
DECALS ARE ILLUSTRATED ON PAGES 6 & 7.
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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MODEL: VB440
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.

MODEL: VB440
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SAFETY SIGNS
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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MODEL: VB440
SAFETY SIGNS
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.

MODEL: VB440
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MANURE SPREADER SAFETY
CAUTION
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 Traffic 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
CAUTION
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