MRF SS10 User manual

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MESSER REPAIR AND FABRICATING LLC
SAUK CENTRE, MN
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Sand Spreader
Model SS10
Serial Number 13216
Manual# 96375 MAR 2021 ENGLISH

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Introducon
Using This Manual
The term loader is used in this manual to refer to a skid steer loader.
Your loader operator’s manual contains instructions to safely operate the
loader. Anyone who operates a loader with this attachment installed must
rst read, understand and follow the instructions in the loader operator’s
manual.
This manual contains instructions to safely operate and service the
attachment. Anyone who operates or services the attachment must rst
read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual.
Additional operating or servicing information for the attachment may be
provided online, in video, or in other publications. This additional infor-
mation does not replace, and is not a substitute for reading and following,
the instructions in this manual.
The safety alert symbol is shown in WARNING statements to alert users
to hazards which could cause death or injury. Carefully read and follow
the messages.
IMPORTANT notices alert users to instructions which, if not followed,
could result in damage. Carefully read and follow the messages.
There may be times when the attachment and loader shown in this man-
ual may not be your exact model. The model shown will be close enough
to your attachment or loader to accurately convey the information.
The most current information available is included in this manual. The
publisher may revise this manual at any time and is not required to notify
users of revisions.
Replacement Manuals
Be sure to include this operator’s manual if you sell or transfer owner-
ship of the attachment.
Contact Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC for a printed manual, or
nd a downloadable manual on our website.
Using This Aachment
The attachment is designed to spread materials placed in the hopper.
The attachment is designed for installation on a full-size loader, connect-
ed to the loader’s front auxiliary hydraulic couplers. The loader must
have a minimum hydraulic system ow capacity of 10 GPM at 2,000 psi

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Introducon
and must not exceed a ow capacity of 20 GPM or 3,000 psi.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements, and to dis-
continue or change specications, models or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
Loader Compability
Conrm your loader’s Rated Operating Capacity in the loader operator’s
manual. Do not install the attachment on the loader if it will exceed the
Rated Operating Capacity during operation because this may cause di-
culty in controlling the loader or may cause loader damage.
Product Misuse
Product misuse can cause accidents, injury and death.
The manufacturer of the attachment is not responsible for any harm or
injury resulting from product misuse.
Product misuse includes operating or servicing the attachment without
following the instructions in this manual, using the attachment in any
way for which it was not designed, and modifying the attachment.
Modicaons
Do not modify the attachment in any way.
Manufacturer Contact
Call Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC at [phone], or see us at
www.messerrepair.com.

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Product Idencaon
Idencaon Numbers
Record your product information to provide when you contact the dealer
or manufacturer.
Sand Spreader
Model SS10
Serial Number 13216-
Serial Number Locaon
Purchase Date
Dealer
Dealer Phone
Model
Serial #

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Specicaons
Specicaons
Model SS10
Width x Height 114 x 99 cm (45 x 39 in.)
Depth 114 cm (39 in.)
Cubic Feet 10
Spread in Feet 5 to 35
Weight 268 kg (590 lbs.)

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Safety Decals
Decal Locaons
Locaon Descripon Part Number
A Stand Clear Decal 96028
B Warning Decal 96117
C Warning Decal 96255
STAND CLEAR DECAL 96028
STAND CLEAR WHILE IN OPERATION

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Safety Decals
WARNING DECAL 96117
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjust-
ing or disconnecng.
• Wear proper hand and eye protecon when search-
ing for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of
hands.
• Keep all components in good repair.
WARNING DECAL 96255
DO NOT EXCEED 15 GPM
• May result in severe injury or property damage.
• Will void Factory Warranty.

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Wear Protecve Equipment
• Wear gloves to protect hands from burns if hydraulic couplers be-
come hot during operation.
• Never wear sandals or other light footwear when operating or servic-
ing the attachment. Wear protective footwear when handling blades
or heavy parts.
• Do not wear loose tting clothing which may become entangled
when operating or servicing the attachment.
Parking Safely
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to park the
loader safely.
2. Fully lower the attachment to level ground.
3. Stop the loader engine and remove the key from the switch.
4. Do not leave the loader operator seat until the engine and all other
moving loader and attachment parts have stopped.
5. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to exit the
loader safely. Use the attachment step area if one is provided.
Operang Aachments Safely
• Do not allow anyone to operate the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the loader and the attachment operator’s manu-
als.
• Do not allow anyone to operate the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the safety and warning decals on the loader and
on the attachment.
• The attachment owner is responsible for training others to safely
operate the attachment, and is responsible for any injuries or harm
which occurs while the attachment is being operated.
• If an area to step on the attachment has been provided, be sure to use
it when entering and exiting the loader.
• Before operating, replace any worn or damaged safety decals.
• Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure all
hardware (bolts, nuts, etc.) is installed and tightened.
• Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure it is
Safety

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Safety
in working order. If the attachment is damaged or otherwise not in
working order, do not operate until it has been repaired by a qualied
technician.
• Before raising or lowering the attachment be sure the area is clear of
bystanders.
• Do not operate the loader or the attachment if you are under the
inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medications which may cause drows-
iness.
• Do not allow children to operate the loader or the attachment.
• Do not allow anyone who has not been trained to operate the loader
or the attachment.
• Never allow riders on the attachment.
• Keep hands, feet or other objects away from underneath the attach-
ment while operating.
• Fully lower the attachment to level ground when you are done oper-
ating.
• Never leave the attachment unattended while in a raised position.
• When transporting the attachment installed on the loader, travel at a
slower speed to maintain control.
Using the Sand Spreader Safely
• Never allow bystanders or animals to stand nearby when operating
the attachment.
• Follow all manufacturer’s instructions, including wearing protective
clothing, when loading materials into the hopper.
Servicing Safely
• Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader before
servicing. Do not service the attachment when the hydraulic hoses
are installed on the loader.
• Remove the attachment from the loader before servicing when in-
structed to do so in this manual.
• Do not allow anyone to service the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the loader and the attachment operator’s or

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Safety
service manuals.
• Do not allow anyone to service the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the safety and warning decals on the loader and
on the attachment.
• The attachment owner is responsible for training others to safely
service the attachment, and is responsible for any injuries or harm
which occurs while the attachment is being serviced.
• Before inspecting or servicing the attachment, follow the Parking
Safely instructions in this manual and disconnect the attachment
hydraulic hoses from the loader.
• Always securely block the attachment to prevent accidental release
of the lifting mechanism when inspecting or servicing the attach-
ment.
Hydraulic Fluid Safety
• Read and understand the hydraulic safety information in the loader
operator’s manual before operating or servicing the attachment.
• Use cardboard or a board when you check for a leak.
• Fluid in hydraulic hoses is under extreme pressure. If uid is injected
into your skin seek medical treatment immediately.
• Do not handle any hydraulic components until pressure has been
relieved from the system.
• Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader before
inspection or service.
• Inspect attachment hydraulic hoses and hose shields for damage or
wear before attaching to the loader.
Safety Decals
Safety decals may be installed on the attachment to warn users of safety
hazards:
• DANGER decals provide warnings about hazardous situations which
will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
• WARNING decals provide warnings about hazardous situations
which could result in death or seriousinjury if not avoided.
• CAUTION decals provide warnings about hazardous situations
which could result in injury if not avoided.

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Read and understand all safety decals before operating or servicing the
attachment.
See the Safety Decal Location illustration in this manual to conrm
where decals are installed on the attachment.
Safety decals which are missing, worn or faded must be replaced. Re-
placement safety decal part numbers are included in this manual. Contact
the attachment manufacturer for replacement decals.
Safety

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Preparing For Installaon
1. Check the loader or tractor and attachment hydraulic couplers to be
sure the surfaces are clean before connecting.
2. Inspect the couplers for damage or wear and replace if needed for
proper connection.
Installing the Aachment
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to install the
attachment and exit the operator station safely.
2. Fully lower the loader lift arms.
3. Move the loader attaching plate levers (A) to the unlocked (up) posi-
tion either manually or by using the loader controls.
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE!
Aaching plate levers may be damaged if they
strike the aachment. Be sure the aaching plate
levers do not hit the aachment during installaon.
4. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward, and drive the loader forward
until the top edge of the loader attaching plate is under the top ange
(B) of the attachment mounting frame.
5. Raise the loader lift arms slightly until the attaching plate is fully
seated under the top ange.
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6. Tilt the attaching plate backward to raise the front of the attachment.
7. Move the loader attaching plate levers (A) to the locked (fully down)
position either manually or by using the loader controls.
8. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.)
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE!
The aachment may come o the loader if it is
not secured to the aaching plate. The aaching
plate pins or wedges must be extended into the
aachment with the levers fully down.
Picture Note: Wedge on left side shown. Check the wedges or pins on
both sides of the attachment.
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9. Check to be sure the loader attaching plate pins or wedges (C)
extended into the holes in the bottom of the attachment mounting
frame. If not, move the loader attaching plate levers to the unlocked
(up) position and repeat installation.
10. Connect the attachment hydraulic hoses to the loader’s front auxilia-
ry couplers (D).
a. Install the male couplers into the female couplers and pull or push
the sleeves (E) to be sure they are locked into place.
b. Rotate the coupler sleeves as shown so the ball (F) is outside the
groove (G) to prevent the coupler disconnecting (Some sleeves
may not have this locking mechanism).
Removing the Aachment
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to remove the
attachment and exit the operator station safely.
2. Fully lower the loader lift arms and the attachment to level ground.
3. Follow instructions in the loader operator’s manual to relieve hy-
draulic pressure in the front auxiliary hydraulic coupler lines.
4. Stop the loader engine.
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WARNING
AVOID INJURY!
Hydraulic couplers may become hot during op-
eraon. Avoid burns by wearing gloves when
disconnecng hydraulic couplers.
5. Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader’s front
auxiliary couplers (A).
a. Rotate the coupler sleeves (B) so the ball (C) is aligned with the
groove (D) to allow the coupler to disconnect (Some sleeves may
not have this locking mechanism).
b. Grasp and push or pull the sleeves to disconnect the couplers.
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6. Install protective caps on the couplers if they are provided, and insert
couplers in the hole (E) in the top of the frame.
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE!
Loader aaching plate levers which are operated
manually may have spring tensioning. Firmly grasp
the levers and move the levers slowly.
7. Move the loader attaching plate levers (F) to the unlocked (up) posi-
tion as shown either manually or by using the loader controls.
8. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward slightly and drive the load-
er backward until the top edge of the attaching plate clears the top
ange (G) of the attachment mounting frame.
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Pre-Operaon Inspecon
Before starting operation, inspect the area you will be operating in and
inspect the attachment.
Inspect the Work Area
1. Conrm the area is clear of bystanders including animals. Establish
a safety zone by keeping bystanders and animals beyond a 100 foot
radius around the attachment when operating.
Inspect the Aachment
1. Inspect the attachment to be sure it is in working order. If the attach-
ment is damaged or not in working order, do not operate until it has
been repaired by a qualied technician.
Descripon
Operang
A - Hopper Grate
B - Hopper
C - Hydraulic Hoses
D - Flow Control Valve
E - Adjustable Doors
F - Spreader Plate
G - Rotang Agitator
H - Step

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Theory of Operaon
The Sand Spreader hydraulic hoses are connected to the loader front
auxiliary hydraulic couplers. Hydraulic uid ows through the hoses and
through the ow control valve to the motor which drives the spreader
plate to throw material outward. Material ows out of the hopper through
adjustable doors on the bottom. The distance material is thrown and the
spread area or arc is adjustable.
Operaon
1. Follow the instructions in the Installing and Removing section to
install the attachment.
2. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.)
3. Perform the pre-operation inspection.
Loading the Hopper
1. Close the adjustable doors at the bottom of the hopper before pouring
material through the hopper grate.
2. Raise and tilt the attachment to scoop piled material into the hopper.
3. Drive the loader to the work area.
Adjusng the Hopper Doors
The attachment ships from the factory so the spreader plate rotates in a
clockwise direction. You can reverse direction (See Reversing Spreader
Plate Rotation).
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Picture Note: Top view of Sand Spreader. Adjustable doors with #1
starting from back of attachment, spreader plate rotating in clockwise
direction.
Note: Door #4 must remain closed when the spreader plate is rotating in
the factory set clockwise direction to prevent discharging material onto
the attaching plate and ow control valve. Door #2 must remain closed
when the spreader plate is rotating in the counterclockwise direction.
1. Open the hopper doors as needed for your spread area.
• Open door #1 to spread material on one side (A) only as shown.
• Open door #2 to spread material directly in front of the attachment
in a roughly 90-degree arc.
• Open door #3 to spread material on the other side (opposite side
A).
• Open doors 1-3 to spread material in a roughly 270-degree arc.
Operang
Attaching Plate, Loader Side

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Adjusng Speed With The Flow Control Valve
1. Adjust the ow control valve to the desired speed.
2. Adjust the dial (A) downward to increase spreader plate rotation.
3. Travel forward in the operating area, adjusting hopper doors and ow
control valve speed as needed.
Reversing Spreader Plate Rotaon
You can switch the hoses in the hydraulic motor ports so the spreader
plate will rotate in a counterclockwise direction. If you do so, door #2
must remain closed when operating (See Adjusting the Hopper Doors).
1. Remove the attachment from the loader.
2. Use a safe lifting device to raise the attachment high enough to ac-
cess the hydraulic motor area. Block the raised attachment.
3. Position a drain pan under the motor to catch any uid.
Operang