Millcreek 4300 TURF TIGER User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MILLCREEK MODEL:
4300 TURF TIGER®SPREADER
WARNING: DO NOT assemble, operate, or maintain this equipment without first
reading and understanding the information provided in this manual and the
ADMA Safety Manual for Agricultural Implement Drivelines. Failure to follow
all safety precautions as stated in these manuals may result in serious personal injury
or death.
PUBLICATION DATE: 8/16/04, Rev. 1 MILLCREEK PART # 43826
MillcreekManufacturingCompany
525 Reservoir Road
Honey Brook, PA 19344
Phone:[phone]
www.millcreekspreaders.com

WARRANTY INFORMATION
TRADEMARKS
TheTURF TIGERSpreader logois aregistered trademarkand theMillcreek logois a trademarkof theMillcreek
ManufacturingCompany. Allotherbrandorproductnamesmentionedaretheregisteredtrademarksortrademarks
oftheirrespectiveowners. COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2004 Millcreek Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced,ordistributedwithoutthepriorwrittenpermissionofMillcreekManufacturingCompany,34Zimmerman
Road, Leola, PA 17540. Subject to change without notice.
MillcreekManufacturingCompany(hereinaftercalledtheCompany)warrantstotheoriginalPurchaser,the
Equipment,manufacturedbytheCompany,tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipundernormal
use and service. The Company obligation under this Warranty shall be limited to replacement or repair of any parts
thereof,freeofcharge,totheoriginalPurchaserprovided,however,thatthepart(s)tobereplacedorrepaired,shall,
withinoneyearafterdeliveryto theoriginal Purchaser,bedemonstratedtobe defective;which determinationshallbe
madebythe Company. Thesaid componentsor parts mustbe returnedthrough theSellingDealer orDistributor
directly to the Company with all transportation charges prepaid. Notice of defect shall be furnished in writing to the
Seller and to the agent through whom the machinery was purchased, disclosing in full all known defects and failure
in operation and use. Reasonable time shall be given to the Seller to remedy any such defects and failures.
This Warranty does not cover, under any circumstances, any parts, components, or materials which, in the opinion
of the Seller and the Company, have been subjected to neglect, misuse, alteration, accident, or repaired with parts
otherthanthosemanufacturedbyandobtainedfromMillcreekManufacturingCompany.
ThisWarrantydoesnotcovercomponentswhicharealreadycoveredbyaseparatewarrantyprovidedbythe
supplierof saidpartsorcomponents.
This Warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any warranty of
merchantability and fitness for use and purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities on the Company
part and any implied warranty. The Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to
assume for it, any other liability in connection with the sale of this equipment. This Warranty shall
not apply to this equipment or to any part thereof which has been subjected to accident, negligence,
alteration, abuse, or misuse.
TheCompanymakes nowarranty whatsoever inrespect toaccessories or partsnot suppliedby the Company. The
term "original Purchaser," as used in this Warranty, shall be deemed to mean that person for whom the equipment
is originally supplied. This Warranty shall apply only within the boundaries of the continental United States.
Under this Warranty, the Company cannot guarantee that conditions existing beyond its control will not affect the
Company'sabilitytoobtain materialsormanufacturenecessaryreplacement parts.
The Company reserves the right to make design changes, or changes in specifications at any time, without any
contingentobligation onthe partof theCompany topurchasers ofmachinesandpartspreviously sold.
TheCompanywarrantsthe constructionofthe equipmentsold hereinandwill replaceatthe Company'sexpense for
aperiod ofone yearfromthe datehereof,any partswhich provedefectiveas determinedunderthe termsof this
LimitedWarranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1-1
GuidetothisManual ..........................................................................................................1-1
ForYourSafety... ..............................................................................................................1-1
SafetyLabels ..............................................................................................................1-2
InspectionandWarrantyRegistration..................................................................................1-5
Standard/OptionalComponents ...................................................................................1-5
WarrantyRegistration ..................................................................................................1-5
SECTION 2: ATTACHING THE SPREADER TO THE TRACTOR............................. 2-1
ConnectingtheSpreaderHitch totheTractorDrawbar ......................................................2-1
AttachingtheSpreadertotheTractorPTO.........................................................................2-2
AssemblingtheSafetyTowChain.......................................................................................2-2
SECTION 3: OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT............................................................. 3-1
UnderstandingTURFTIGER®SpreaderOperation ............................................................3-1
TURFTIGERSpreaderOperatingComponents ..........................................................3-1
TURFTIGERSpreaderAttachments ..........................................................................3-2
GuidelinesforInstallingOptionalAttachments ..............................................................3-3
GuidelinesforLoadingtheTURFTIGERSpreader......................................................3-3
OperatingtheTURFTIGERSpreader ...............................................................................3-3
AdjustingtheTURFTIGERSpreader ................................................................................3-4
AdjustingTractorGroundSpeed .................................................................................3-4
AdjustingtheMeteringEndgate ...................................................................................3-4
AdjustingtheApronBeltSpeed...................................................................................3-4
AdjustingtheSaberTooth™BeaterAttachment ..........................................................3-5
AdjustingtheDualSpinnerAttachment ........................................................................3-6
AdjustingtheBrushAttachment ...................................................................................3-6
RecommendedSettingsforTURFTIGERSpreaderOperation ...........................................3-7
MaterialWeights(RangePerCubicYard) ...................................................................3-7
MaterialVolumeEstimation .........................................................................................3-7
InitialAdjustments .......................................................................................................3-8
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
Hydraulic System Maintenance.................................................................................4-2
DriveSystem(FloorApronBelt)Maintenance .............................................................4-3

APPENDIX A: SPREADER COMPONENT PARTS REFERENCE ...........................A-1
GeneralTURFTIGER®SpreaderSpecifications................................................................ A-1
ComponentPartsOrderingInformation ............................................................................ A-2
TURFTIGERSpreaderBoxAssembly ............................................................................. A-2
TURFTIGERSpreaderWheel/HubAssembly ................................................................. A-4
TURFTIGERSpreaderDriveAssembly .......................................................................... A-6
TURFTIGERSpreaderBeltScraperAssembly ............................................................... A-8
TURFTIGERSpreaderHydraulicsAssembly ................................................................ A-10
APPENDIX B: ATTACHMENTS & OPTIONS PARTS REFERENCE........................B-1
SaberTooth™BeaterAttachment .................................................................................... B-2
BrushAttachment.............................................................................................................. B-4
DualSpinnersAttachment ................................................................................................. B-6
HorizontalConveyorAttachment ....................................................................................... B-8
PTOHydraulicsAssembly .............................................................................................. B-10
ExtensionSides ............................................................................................................... B-12
12VDCRemoteApronControl ..................................................................................... B-13
FieldServiceProcedure:InstallingtheRemoteApronControl ................................... B-14
OperatingtheRemoteApronControl ....................................................................... B-15
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
Guide to this Manual
ThismanualcontainsalltheinformationnecessarytosafelyoperateandmaintaintheMillcreekModel4300
TURFTIGER®Spreader. ConsulttheTableofContentsforadetailedlistoftopicscovered. You'llfindthis
manual'sstep-by-stepprocedureseasytofollowandunderstand. Shouldquestionsarise,pleasecontactyour
Millcreekdealerbeforestartinganyoftheproceduresinthismanual.
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 carefully--including the important safety information found in
this section--before beginning any assembly/operation procedures; doing so allows you to use your
Millcreek Spreader safely with optimal performance.
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 spreader, you, the operator, can promote safe equipment
operation.

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For Your Safety... (continued)
In addition to observing the specific precautions listed throughout the manual, the following general
precautions apply and must be heeded for proper, safe operation.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet from under the spreader at all times. Ensure that you are
safely distanced from any other persons before operating the spreader.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to operate the spreader in areas with steep inclines, ditches,
large rocks, stumps, or holes which may endanger the operator by upsetting the tractor or cause
damage to the spreader.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury and to promote safe spreader operation, keep all
shields in place during operation. Ensure that all mounting hardware is properly tightened.
WARNING: Never clean, adjust, or repair the spreader while the tractor is running.
WARNING: Never get off the tractor while it is in motion, while the spreader is in operation,
and/or while the PTO is engaged.
WARNING: Never wear loose clothing when operating the spreader as it may become caught
in the moving parts of the machine.
WARNING: Never allow children or anyone else to ride on the spreader.
ATTENTION: For proper and safe operation of the spreader, periodically inspect all parts for
excessive wear. Replace worn components with factory-authorized parts.
Safety Labels
FollowingarethelocationsanddescriptionsofalllabelsonyourTURFTIGERspreader. Figure1Ashowsthe
locationofALLlabelsonyourspreader. Pleasenotethatsomelabelsdenotemodelnumber,modeldescrip-
tion,etc.whileotherscontainimportantsafetymessages.
Each Safety Label contains an important safety message starting with a key word as discussed earlier in
this section (e.g. ATTENTION, CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER). For your safety and the safe
operation of your spreader, review all labels and heed all safety messages as printed on the labels.
Be sure to keep the safety labels clean and readable. If the labels ever become damaged or illegible,
contact your Millcreek dealer for replacements.

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I-86171-A
42791
42768
42772
42792
42793
42770
42773
42767
42710
42770
42772
42756
42710
42792
42778
42459
42778
Safety Labels (continued)
For your safety, be sure to locate all safety labels and review their content before proceeding with
operating the spreader!
Figure1A-SafetyLabelLocations
TURF TIGER Spreader Safety Labels
Label Part # Description
42792 DANGER-NO riders
42710 WARNING-FlyingDebris
42756 WARNING-Entanglement,DoNOToperatewithoutshields
42772 WARNING-Spreadercombinationsafetylabel-movingparts,readmanual
42794 SMV(SlowMovingVehicle)Sign
42767 HoseConnectionsLabel
42773 SpeedAdjustmentLabel
42778 MillcreekLogoLabel
42770 TURFTIGERSpreaderLogoLabel
42793 MillcreekSerialNumberLabel
42459 PatentedLabel
42791 Model4300Label
42768 AttentionLabel(maximumpayload)

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Safety Labels (continued)
DO NOT EXCEED
7500 lbs (3400 kg)
PAYLOAD
NO RIDERS
42792
DO NOT STAND in back of machine
while engine is running and/or machine
is operating. Rotating beaters and/or
flying debris can cause serious personal
injury or death.
Approach the rear of the maching ONLY
when all power sources are shut OFF and
all moving parts have stopped. 42710
Entanglement / Flying Debris
Hazards.
Entanglement Hazard.
DO NOT OPERATE without
safety shield in place. Moving
parts can crush and cut.
42756
Moving parts can crush or cut.
STAY CLEAR of machine while engine is
running and/or machine is operating.
Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from
operating parts.
Never adjust, lubricate, or clean machine while
engine is running and/or machine is operating.
Never operate machine without safety shields in
place.
Read and understand operator's manual and
safety labels before operating or servicing the
machine.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in
serious injury or death.