Meyer SXI 720 User manual

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SXI
720 • 865
PB-SXIC
Owner / Operator’s Manual
&
Parts Book
Starting 2022 Model Year
Including SN SXI21865207,SXI21865250,
SXI21865251& SXI21865252
09 / 2022

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1.0 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The serial number plate is located on the front left-hand side.
Please enter the model, serial number and additional information in the space provided for future reference.
Always use your serial number when requesting information or when ordering parts.
Meyer Manufacturing Corporation
674 W. Business Cty Rd A
Dorchester, WI 54425
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.meyermfg.com
Model No.
Spreader Body Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Dealership
Dealership Phone No.
EXAMPLE: SXI22865201
Model Type / Model Year / Model / Sequence Of Build
22 865 201
HOW TO READ YOUR SERIAL NUMBER
SXI

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2.0 PRE-DELIVERY & DELIVERY CHECKLIST
This Pre-Delivery & Delivery CheckList must be gone through by the Selling Party and the Customer to validate the
Owner’s Registration Form.
Meyer Manufacturing Corporation
Phone: [phone] • Toll-Free: 1-800-325-9103 • P.O. Box 405 • Dorchester, WI 54425
Spreader Checklist
All shields and guards are in place and securely
fastened.
All bolts and other fasteners are secure and tight.
All mechanisms operate trouble free.
All grease fittings have been lubricated, gear
boxes filled to proper levels, and all roller chains
are oiled. See “Lubrication” section of this
manual.
PTO shields turn freely.
All roller chain and belt springs adjusted properly
for automatic tensioning. See “Adjustments”
section in this manual.
All stop/tail/turn lights work properly.
All decals are in place and legible.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST
After the new Meyer Spreader has been completely
set-up, check to be certain it is in correct running order
before delivering it 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. Any adjustments made, MUST be
according to specifications defined in this manual.
DELIVERY CHECKLIST
The following checklist is an important reminder of
valuable information that MUST be passed on to the
customer at the time the unit is delivered.
Check off each item as you explain it to the
customer.
Explain to the customer that pre-delivery
checklist was fully completed.
Give customer the Owner & Operator’s Manual.
Instruct to read and completely understand its
contents BEFORE attempting to operate the
spreader.
Explain and review with customer the new Meyer
Spreader manufacturer’s warranty.
Show the customer where to find the serial
number on the implement.
Explain and review with the customer “Safety
Precautions” section of this manual.
Explain and review with customer the proper
“Start-up and Operating Procedures” sections of
this manual.
Demonstrate the PTO Shaft Locking Device and
proper PTO shaft storage. Also, demonstrate
proper hydraulic hose storage and tip holder used
to keep system clean from contaminants.
Explain that regular lubrication and proper
adjustments are required for continued proper
operation and long life of the spreader. Review
with the customer the “Lubrication” and
“Adjustments” sections of this manual.
Explain and review with customer the
recommended loading and unloading procedures
for different types of manure.
Fully complete this “PRE-DELIVERY &
DELIVERY CHECKLIST” with the customer.

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3.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Meyer farm equipment product. Undoubtedly you have given much
consideration to your purchase and we’re proud that you have selected Meyer. Pride in craftsmanship, engineering
and customer service have made Meyer products the finest in the farm equipment industry today.
There is no substitute for quality. That is why thousands of people like you have purchased Meyer farm equipment.
They felt it was the best equipment to serve their farming needs, now and in years to come. We ask that you follow
our policy of “safety first”, and we strongly suggest that you read through the “Owner / Operator’s Manual & Parts
Book” before operating your Meyer farm equipment. Meyer Manufacturing Corporation wants to thank you for not
compromising quality. We are determined to offer excellence in customer service as well as provide you with the very
best value for your dollar.
Sincerely,
All Employees of
MEYER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
The SXI spreader is available as a truck mounted or pull-type unit pulled and powered by a farm tractor.
When the PTO is referred to, it means power take-off from the truck or tractor.
The SXI spreader may be referred to as 720, 865, SXI, machine, spreader or implement in this manual.
Manufacturer’s Statement: Meyer Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to make improvements in design, or
changes in specifications at any time, without incurring any obligation to owners of units previously sold. This supersedes
all previous published instructions.
IMPORTANT: 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 Manufacturing Corp. at Dorchester, WI 54425.
WARRANTY: At the front of this manual is an “Owner’s Registration Form”. Be sure your dealer has
completed this form and promptly forwarded a copy to Meyer Manufacturing to validate the
manufacturer’s warranty. The product model and serial number are recorded on this form and on the
inside of the front cover for proper identification of your Meyer SXI spreader by your dealer and the
manufacturer when ordering repair parts. The serial number plate is located on the front left-hand side.
REPAIR PARTS: At the back of this manual is the repair parts section. All replacement parts are to be
obtained from or ordered through your Meyer dealership. When ordering repair parts, refer to the parts
section and give complete information including quantity, correct part number, detailed description and
even model number and serial number of the SXI spreader which needs repair parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0 PRE-DELIVERY & DELIVERY CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.0 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.0 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 SAFETY SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3.1 Shutoff & Lockout Power Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.0 PRE-OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 STATIC INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 LIGHT HOOK-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.3 HYDRAULIC HOOK-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 PTO DRIVELINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.5 TRACTOR DRAWBAR SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.6 HITCHING TO TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.7 START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.7.1 Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.7.2 Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.8 OPERATIONAL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.9 TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.9.1 Safety Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
6.9.2 Tractor Towing Size Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6.9.3 Spreader Brake Information (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.9.3.1 Lever Operated Hydraulic Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6.9.3.2 Pedal Operated Hydraulic Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.0 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1 LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.2 UNLOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2.1 PTO Cutout Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.3 SHEAR SPROCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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7.4 FREEZING WEATHER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.5 UNHOOKING THE TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.0 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
8.1 LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
8.1.1 Daily Lubrication (Every 8-12 Loads*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8.1.2 Weekly Lubrication (Every 65-70 Loads*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8.1.3 Monthly Lubrication (Every 260-300 Loads*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8.1.5 Semi Annual Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.1.6 Annual Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.1.7 Automatic Chain Oiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.2 ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.2.1 Front Drive Roller Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.2.2 Front Spinner Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.2.3 Balance of Spinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.2.4 PTO Cutout Clutch Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.2.5 720 Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.2.6 865 Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.2.7 Wheel Bearing Preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.2.8 Truck Mount Die Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.3 BRAKES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.3.1 720 Brake Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.4 WHEELS AND TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.4.1 Wheel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.4.2 Wheel Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.4.3 Tire Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
8.4.4 Implement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
8.5 STORING THE SPREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.6 RETURNING THE SPREADER TO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
9.0 PARTS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
9.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CUTOUT CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
PTO DRIVE SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
FIRST REDUCTION AND SPINNER DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
SECOND REDUCTION DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
THIRD REDUCTION DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
FINAL REDUCTION, RH AUGER DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
FINAL REDUCTION, LH AUGER & THIRD AUGER DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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BODY & SHIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
AUGERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
SPINNERS & GEARBOXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
CORNER GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
RIGHT SPINNER GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
LEFT SPINNER GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
SPINDLES & O-BEAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
FRONT GREASE HOSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
O-BEAMS & REAR GREASE HOSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
REAR GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
STANDARD HYDRAULICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
OIL-KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
PULL TYPE LIGHTS
(PRIOR TO SN SXI22865201) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
TRUCK MOUNT LIGHTS
(PRIOR TO SN SXI22865201) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
LIGHTS
(SN SXI22720221, SXI22720223, SXI22720225 THROUGH SXI22720236) . . . . . . . . . . . .102
PULL TYPE LIGHTS
(SN 22720201 TO SXI22720220, SXI22720222, SXI22720224, SXI22720237 & LATER) . . 104
TRUCK MOUNT LIGHTS
(SN 22720201 TO SXI22720220, SXI22720222, SXI22720224, SXI22720237 & LATER) . . 106
TRUCK MOUNT BODY & SHIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
TRUCK MOUNT FRONT DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
TRUCK MOUNT UPPER GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
TRUCK MOUNT LOWER GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
TRUCK MOUNT CUT-OUT CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
10.0 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
WEIGH BAR WIRING DIAGRAM (720 ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
720 BRAKE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
720 FOOT CONTROL BRAKE SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
865 FOOT CONTROL BRAKE SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
865 HAND LEVER CONTROL BRAKE SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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11.0 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
MAINTENANCE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131