Roda R2000 Truck User manual

R2000 Truck
MANURE SPREADER
ART'S WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
5556 W. HWY 9
ARMSTRONG, IA. 51239
712-864-3131
WWW.ARTSWAY-MFG.COM

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Roda Spreader. We appreciate your business. Here at Roda, we do our best to
provide you with a rugged and durable unit, which is easy to maintain. If you have any suggestions for any of
our products, please let us know.
Roda Manufacturing Inc. USING THIS MANUAL
This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine, and should remain with the machine when
you sell it.
This manual has been designed to help you become familiar with your unit. Before you operate your unit, be
sure you understand and follow all the operation, safety, and lubrication instructions on the following pages in
this manual. These have been written for your safety and convenience, and to help keep your unit running
trouble-free for many years.
ADDITIONAL OPERATORS MANUALS, SERVICE PARTS LISTINGS and safety decals may be
obtained through your dealer, or Roda Manufacturing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Safety 4-6
Safety Decals & Location 6-8
Manure Spreader Safety 9
Pre-Operation 10
Lubrication 11
Inspection & Adjustments 12-13
Spreader Operation 13-14
Control Box Operation 15
Apron Drive Breakdown 16-17
Driveline Breakdown 18-19
Belt Drive Breakdown 20-21
Belt Drive Breakdown (37mm) 22-23
Tank Hydraulics Breakdown 24-25
Upper Valve Hydraulic Breakdown 26
Lower Valve Hydraulic Breakdown 27
20’ Box Hydraulic Breakdown 28-29
22’ Box Hydraulic Breakdown 30-31
24’ Box Hydraulic Breakdown 32-33
20’ and 22’ Slop Gate Hydraulic Breakdown 34-35
24’ Slop Gate Hydraulic Breakdown 36-37
Frame and Shield Breakdown 38-39
20’ Manure-Forage Option Breakdown 40-41
22’ Manure-Forage Option Breakdown 42-43
24’ Manure-Forage Option Breakdown 44-45
Slop Gate Breakdown 46-47

SAFETY
UNDERSTAND SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used in this manual whenever personal safety is involved
and means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! It stresses an attitude of “HEADS UP” for safety.
Read and understand all pages in this manual that bear this safety symbol and…TAKE TIME TO BE
CAREFUL!
The Signal Word or Message areas of all safety decals are color coded to indicate the level of hazard.
CAUTION:Is used to direct attention to unsafe practices, and uses the color yellow.
WARNING:Denotes a specific potential hazard, and uses the color yellow or orange.
DANGER:Denotes a most serious specific potential hazard, and uses the color red.
READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL
Any person who will be operating or maintaining this manure spreader should first read and understand this
manual and all safety warnings on the unit.
This instruction manual should always be available to those responsible for the operation and maintenance of
this manure spreader. It is the owner’s responsibility to provide this safety information to his operators and
employees.
Any person who does not understand the safety and operation instructions contained in this manual should not
be considered qualified to operate this manure spreader.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Specialized procedures and instructions are required and must be adhered to when working on this equipment.
Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual could result in severe personal injury, death, and/or
product or property damage. Personnel when operating or maintaining this equipment must use all applicable
safety procedures such as OSHA requirements, regional and local safety codes and requirements, safe working
practices, and good judgment.
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SAFETY
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN THE SPREADER IS IN OPERATION, IT HAS MANY MOVING PARTS,
WHICH COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS COMING IN
CONTACT WITH THESE PARTS. TO HELP AVOID SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, THE
FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED.
•BE SURE ALL SAFETY SHIELDS are in place before operating, including any truck and driveline
shields. Exposed machinery, due to missing shielding, can cause severe injury or death. Repair or replace
any damaged or missing shielding.
•NEVER PUT ARMS OR FEET INSIDE UNIT, or near discharge areas, nor climb on or in the spreader
while it is running. NEVER allow anyone to position themselves over or near the top, or near the discharge
area of the spreader while it is running. Rotating beaters, shafting, belts, pulleys, and sprockets can grab
clothing or create pinch points, which can cause severe injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Always stop engine and remove ignition key so that the spreader cannot be accidentally turned on while
inspection, servicing, repairing, or cleaning the spreader.
•NEVER ATTEMPT TO RELEASE JAMMED MATERIALS OR CLEAN MATERIALS from any
area of the spreader of discharge without turning the spreader off first. Materials can hide moving parts and
stopped parts can start unexpectedly, causing severe injury. Always stop engine and remove ignition key
before attempting to remove jammed material or clean the spreader.
•DO NOT ALLOW OPERATION OF THIS UNIT BY AN INEXPERIENCED OR UNQUALIFIED
PERSON. Keep all unqualified people away from spreader during operation. Operators of this unit must
be alert and use good judgment at all times and must have fully read and understand this manual.
•UNITS EQUIPED WITH VERTICAL BEATERS will at times throw objects up to 100 feet. Keep
everyone a safe distance away from the discharge end of the spreader when the beaters are engaged.
•DO NOT WEAR LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING while operating this unit. Loose clothing may
become entangled in moving machinery.
•BE SURE THE INSIDE OF SPREADER IS CLEAR of any obstructions before loading.
•SHOULD A PROBLEM OCCUR DURING THE OPERATION OF SPREADER, always turn off
engine and remove ignition key before investigating problem. If power source has not been turned off,
the spreader may start unexpectedly, causing severe injury or death.
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SAFETY
TRANSPORTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOADED SPREADER, USE REDUCED SPEED AND BE
SURE THE VEHICLE HAS ADEQUATE BRAKES TO STOP.
•DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON OR INSIDE THE SPREADER.
•REDUCE SPEED WHEN TRAVELING loaded and/or over rough, soft, or wet terrain. Exercise caution
on side slopes and when turning corners.
•DO NOT ALLOW OPERATION OF THIS UNIT BY AN INEXPERIENCED OR UNQUALIFIED
PERSON. Keep all unqualified people away from spreader during operation. Operators of this unit must
be alert and use good judgment at all times and must have fully read and understand this manual.
•AVOID OPERATING THE SPREADER CROSSING GULLIES OR DITCHES.
•WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES or inclines, travel uphill or downhill. Keep the transmission in gear
when going downhill.
•AVOID DRIVING ON loose fill, rocks, inclines, ditches, and holes.
•ALWAYS PARK the spreader on level ground and block the tires.
•IF UNIT IS FOR HIGHWAY TRANSIT the end user is responsible for federal, state and local vehicle
regulation compliance (example: under ride requirements, licensing, lighting and weight limitations).
SAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALS ARE PLACED ON THIS UNIT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
OPERATOR OR ANY PERSON NEAR THE UNIT.
•BE SURE EVERYONE WHO OPERATES THE SPREADER UNDERSTANDS ALL THE
INFORMATION, WARNING, CAUTION AND DANGER DECALS.
•KEEP THE DECALS CLEAN so they are readable. This applies to all caution, warning, and danger
decals.
•It is the OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY to provide information for safe operation of this machine.
•REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN DECAL. Once any part of a decal becomes non-readable, it
should be replaced. Replacement decals may be ordered through your dealer or Roda Manufacturing.
•WHEN REPLACING DECALS, be sure the surface area is clean and dry, peel the backing off the decal,
and apply to the unit. Be sure to wipe with a clean cloth to rub out all air bubbles to assure a good seal. For
best adhesion decals should be applied in temperatures of 50°(f) or warmer.
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SAFETY DECALS
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SAFETY DECAL LOCATION
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION s located in the upper center area of the front panel.
This is the number to give service personnel for parts and service questions.
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MANURE SPREADER SAFETY
THERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A
MANURE SPREADER. FOR YOUR SAFETY:
•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 ANY MOVING PARTS.
•DO NOT GO NEAR THE SPREADER WHILE THE MACHINE IS OPERATING.
•DO NOT OPERATE PTO AT SPEEDS HIGHER than manufacturer’s recommendations.
•USE CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING over uneven terrain and when approaching stops.
•DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS ON THE SPREADER.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
THERE ARE ADDITIONAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICE AND MAINTENENCE
OF YOUR SPREADER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
•INSPECT when first delivered and regularly thereafter; that all connections and bolts are tight and secure
before operating.
•MAINTAIN PROPER TIRE AIR PRESSURE at all times.
•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION when operating or servicing spreader.
•BE SURE ALL MOVEMENT HAS STOPPED and that the PTO been disengaged and the truck engine is
shut off before servicing the spreader or components.
•ESCAPING HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE can penetrate skin and cause serious injury.
Relieve all pressure from the hydraulic system before connecting of 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
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PRE-OPERATION
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE OPERATING SPREADER.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO MAKE SURE THE SPREADER IS SET
UP PROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING
RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE HELPFUL.
•CHECK FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY, adjustment and lubrication. Check to be sure all bolts and
setscrews are tight. Check to be sure that all chains and chain tighteners are properly adjusted. Review
Operating Safety Precautions and Lubrication instructions for more information.
•BE SURE ALL SHIELDS are properly in place.
•CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS in the spreader box and discharge area.
•BE SURE NO ONE IS NEAR THE SPREADER.
•TEST RUN THE SPREADER.
•WITH THE SPREADER EMPTY, start the apron and beaters.
•RUN FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES.
•CHECK THE SPREADER DRIVE COMPONENTS TO BE SURE THEY ARE NOT
ABNORMALLY HOT.
If any of these items are not running as indicated, immediately repair or contact your service representative.
Always refer to Operating Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the spreader.