Meyer's VB900 User manual

Manufactured in DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN by
MEYER’S EQUIPMENT
Mfg. Corp.
INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOK –Rev. E1
HEAVY DUTY MANURE SPREADERS
VB900
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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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 operation and preventative maintenance, it will
last for many years.
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 HAVE
BEEN REMOVED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES
ONLY IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO HEED MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
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 supersedes all previous published instructions.
Contact Information
Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp..
P.O. Box 406
Dorchester, WI 54425
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Visit Us At: www.emcspreaders.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY.............................................................................................................................................................5
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY SIGNS ...................................................................................................................................................7
MANURE SPREADER SAFETY...............................................................................................................................9
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE.........................................................................................................10
PRE-OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................11
GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................................................................11
TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................................11
TRACTOR SIZE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................................. 12
Material Weights per Cubic Foot..........................................................................................................................................12
OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................................................................12
TRANSPORTING.....................................................................................................................................................................13
General..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Safety Chain Use ...................................................................................................................................................................13
Highway Lights ......................................................................................................................................................................13
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................14
TRACTOR HOOKUP................................................................................................................................................................14
LOADING ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
UNLOADING ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................15
MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS & LUBRICATION.......................................................................................................16
Wheel and Tire Maintenance................................................................................................................................................16
Lock Ring Rim........................................................................................................................................................................16
Rear Automatic Over-Running Clutch...................................................................................................................................16
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE .........................................................................................................16
ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................18
Apron Chain ..........................................................................................................................................................................18
LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................................................................................18
CLEANING AND STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

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REPAIR PARTS..........................................................................................................................................................22
FRAME AND BOX PARTS - 1...................................................................................................................................................22
FRAME AND BOX PARTS - 2...................................................................................................................................................24
ROCK GUARD ASSEMBLY....................................................................................................................................................... 26
HYDRAULIC END GATE & RELATED PARTS ............................................................................................................................28
HYDRAULIC JACK ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................30
AXLES, WHEELS, SPINDLES & RELATED PARTS...................................................................................................................... 32
DRIVE TRAIN & RELATED PARTS............................................................................................................................................ 34
APRON & RELATED PARTS..................................................................................................................................................... 36
VERTICAL BEATER HEAD ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................................... 38
VERTICAL BEATER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................................................................40
VERTICAL BEATER LUBRICATION KIT..................................................................................................................................... 42
APRON DRIVE GEARBOX .......................................................................................................................................................44
REMOVABLE CV TELESCOPING UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH GUARD, TRAILER TO TRACTOR...................................46
UNIVERSAL JOINT, TELESCOPING ASSEMBLY W/ GUARD, REAR WITH OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH........................................ 47
OVERRUNNING AUTOMATIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................. 48
HIGHWAY LIGHTING, STANDARD..........................................................................................................................................50
LUBE BANK, APRON...............................................................................................................................................................51
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, JACK ................................................................................................................................................52
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, APRON, STANDARD ........................................................................................................................53
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY, END GATE .......................................................................................................................................54
SCALE KIT COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................................................56
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT..............................................................................................................................................58

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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.
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
ALL DECALS ARE ILLUSTRATED ON PAGES 7 & 8.
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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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
DECAL A. - PART NO. VB107
DECAL B. –PART NO. SW105
DECAL C. –PART NO. SW102
DECAL D. –PART NO. SW700
DECAL E. –PART NO. 3003
DECAL G. –PART NO. 3006
DECAL F. –PART NO. 3004
DECAL I. –PART NO. 3001
DECAL H. –PART NO. SW406
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
DECAL J. –PART NO. SW2001
DECAL K. –PART NO. SW2000
DECAL L. –REFLECTIVE
TAPE (YELLOW)
PART NO. PM17-5910
DECAL M. –REFLECTIVE
TAPE (RED)
PART NO. PM17-5915
DECAL P.
PART NO. VB101
DECAL R.
PART NO. VB103
DECAL Q.
PART NO. VB102
DECAL S.
PART NO. VB104
DECAL T.
PART NO. VB105
DECAL O. –PART NO. 3011
DECAL U.
PART NO. VB106
DECAL V.
PART NO. 3014
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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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
THERE ARE ADDITIONAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 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.
•RetightenAllWheel BoltsAfterTheFirstHourOf Towing.CheckPeriodicallyThereafter.SeeMaintenance,Wheels.
•Maintain Proper Tire Air Pressure At All Times. See Maintenance Chapter, Tires.
•Never Inflate Tires Beyond Rim or Tire Manufacturer’s Approved Psi Rating. While Inflating, Stay Out Of The
Trajectory & Stand Clear Of Tire/Wheel Assembly. A Tire Blow Out Or Rim/Wheel Failure Can Cause Serious
Injury Or Death.
•If The Rim Lock Ring Should Blow Off, It And Other Parts Could Fly Off With Enough Force To Injure Or Kill A
Person. Never Stand In The Potential Blow Out Area And Keep Others Away.
•Removing, Replacing, and Repairing Industrial Tires and Rims with Lock Rings Can be Dangerous without Proper
Tools, Equipment, and Training. It is Recommended That This Work Be Performed Only by a Qualified Tire
Repair Shop.
•Always Wear Eye Protection When Operating Or Servicing Spreader.

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•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
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit:
1. Disengage the tractor PTO.
2. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and take it with you.
3. Wait for all movement to stop.
4. Remove the Telescoping PTO Drive and ALL power connections from the tractor.
ONLY when you have taken these precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow the
above procedure could lead to death or serious bodily injury.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR NEW SPREADER BE SURE TO READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL
AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MACHINE! OBSERVE THE PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL FOR
SAFE OPERATION!
Most farm accidents, like industrial, home and highway accidents, are caused by the failure of some individuals to
observe simple and fundamental safety rules or precautions. For this reason, farm accidents, just as other types of
accidents, can be prevented by recognizing the causes of accidents and doing something about them before an
accident occurs.
Regardless of the care used in the design and construction of farm equipment, there are many points that cannot be
completely safe-guarded without interfering with accessibility and efficient operation.
A careful operator is the best insurance against an accident.
The complete observance of one simple rule would prevent many thousand serious injuries each year. That rule is:
“NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN, OIL, OR ADJUST A MACHINE WHILE IN MOTION.”
-NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL