Millcreek 304 User manual

WARNING: DO NOT assemble, operate, or maintain this equipment without
first reading and understanding the information pro ided in this manual and
the ADMA Safety Manual for Agricultural Implement Dri elines. Failure to
follow all safety precautions as stated in these manuals may result in serious
personal injury or death.
PUBLICATIONDATE: 4/1/13 MILLCREEKPART#43840
MillcreekManufacturingCompany
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
304 Row Mulcher
525ReservoirRoad
HoneyBrookPA19344
Phone: [phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1-1
Guide to this Manual......................................................................................................... 1-1
For Your Safety................................................................................................................. 1-1
Safety Labels............................................................................................................... 1-1
Inspection and Warranty Registration .............................................................................. 1-
Standard/Optional Components................................................................................... 1-
Warranty Registration.................................................................................................. 1-
SECTION 2: ATTACHING THE ROW MULCHER TO THE TRACTOR.................... 2-1
Connecting the Row Mulcher Hitch to the Tractor Drawbar...........................................2-1
Attaching the Row Mulcher PTO to the Tractor PTO.......................................................2-2
Assembling the Safety Tow Chain....................................................................................2-2
SECTION 3: OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT............................................................. 3-1
Understanding Row Mulcher Operation...........................................................................3-1
The Row Mulcher Operating Components.................................................................3-1
Important Specifications for Row Mulcher Operation...............................................3-1
Guidelines for Loading the Row Mulcher..................................................................3-2
Operating the Row Mulcher..............................................................................................3-2
SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 4-1
Guidelines for Regular Maintenance.................................................................................4-1
General Maintenance..................................................................................................4-1
Wheel/Tire Maintenance.............................................................................................4-2
Wheel Bearing Maintenance.......................................................................................4-2
Drive System Maintenance.........................................................................................4-2
Hydraulic System Maintenance.........................................................................................4-4
APPENDIX A: PARTS REFERENCE.......................................................................... A-1
Parts Ordering Information...............................................................................................
Main Frame and Chassis..................................................................................................
Wheel and Hub Assembly...............................................................................................
Drive System Assembly..................................................................................................
Apron/Floor Chain Assembly..........................................................................................
Box Assembly................................................................................................................
Conveyor Assembly.......................................................................................................
Hydraulics.......................................................................................................................
A-1
A-2
A-4
A-6
A-8
A-10
A-12
A-14

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
Guide to this Manual
This manual contains all the information necessary to safely operate and maintain your Millcreek Row
Mulcher. Consult the Table of Contents for a detailed list of topics covered. You'll find this manual's
step-by-step procedures easy to follow and understand. Should questions arise, please contact your
Millcreek dealer before starting any of the procedures in this manual.
Regarding the information presented in this manual:
• All safety, operating, and servicing information reflects current production models at the time
of publication of this manual.
• References made to left, right, front, and rear are those directions viewed when facing the
unit from the rear.
Please read all sections in the manual carefull --including the important safet information found in
this section--before beginning an procedures; doing so is critical for the safe and proper operation of
the Millcreek Row Mulcher.
For Your Safety...
For your safety, Millcreek documentation contains the following types of safety statements (listed here
in order of increasing intensity):
•NOTE: A clarification of previous information or additional pertinent information.
•ATTENTION: A safety statement indicating that potential equipment damage may occur if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: A safety statement that reminds of safety practices or directs attention to unsafe
practices which could result in personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING: A strong safety statement indicating that a hazard exists which can result in
injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
DANGER! The utmost levels of safety must be observed; an extreme hazard exists which
would result in high probability of death or irreparable serious personal injury if proper
precautions are not taken.
The best operator is a careful operator. By using common sense, observing general safety rules, and
adhering to the precautions specific to the row mulcher, you, the operator, can promote safe equipment
operation.

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Safety Labels (continued)
For our safet , be sure to locate all safet labels and review their content before proceeding with
operating the row mulcher!
Row Mulcher Safety Labels
Label Part # Description
42719 DANGER - Rotating PTO Driveline, Keep shields in place
42792 DANGER - NO riders
42710 WARNING - Flying Debris
427 6 WARNING - Entanglement, Do NOT operate without shields
42772 WARNING - Spreader combination safety label - moving parts, read manual
42794 SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) Sign
42717 Millcreek Row Mulcher Label
42730 Millcreek Logo Label
42778 Millcreek Logo Label
42710
42730
42795
42794
42756
42717
42778
42772
42730
42795
42756
42710
42717
42792
42792
42759
42759
42761
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Inspection and Warranty Registration
The Row Mulcher is shipped from your Millcreek Dealer completely assembled and ready for operation.
Inspect your new row mulcher thoroughly upon receipt to ensure that it has been shipped to you in a
satisfactory manner. Immediately notify the freight company and your Millcreek dealer in case of
shipping damage, shortage(s), and/or errors.
Standard/Optional Components
The Row Mulcher is supplied completel assembled with the following components (standard):
• Cross Conveyor Crescent Belt
• Variable Speed Apron Chain and Cross Conveyor
• Either PTO or Tractor Hydraulic Drive
• Agricultural Ribbed Tires
• Load Retainer
Warranty Registration
Following inspection of your new spreader, locate the Millcreek Warranty Card in the literature packet
shipped with your spreader. For proper warranty registration, Millcreek requires that you fill out the warranty
registration card and return it within 30 days to:
MILLCREEK WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Millcreek Manufacturing Company
2 Reservoir Rd
Honey Brook PA 19344
U.S.A.