Roth Manufacturing MS23A User manual

Copyright © 2005 by T. R. Metal Crafters Inc. All rights reserved. This manual, or parts thereof (including charts, tables, and
illustrations), may not be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of the copyright owners.
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LOYAL MANURE SPREADER
Model MS23A
Owner's and Operator's Manual
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Read and Understand this manual
Before Operating
IMPORTANT
This manure spreader was test-run, inspected,
and carefully packaged prior to shipment. Note
any visible damage or shortages on carrier's
delivery receipt before signing. If there is
concealed damage, do not dispose of packing
materials. Contact us immediately so a timely
freight claim can be filed.
Operator's
Manual!
WARNING: This manure
spreader has rotating parts &
shafts. Use care during
operation and maintenance.
Additional Assistance
If any items covered in this manual are not fully understood by you, contact your dealer or T.R. Metal Crafters,
Inc., 312 E. Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 248, Loyal, WI 54446, (call TOLL FREE 1-800-842-5349) for assistance.
Read and Understand this manual
Before Operating
FAILURE TO HEED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURYOR DEATH

Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Symbol means: Attention!
Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved!
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on machines, safety
decals, in manuals, or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility
of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
This symbol will be used with one of three signal words: to indicate the
degree of hazard.
— Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
— Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
— Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
Why is Safety important to You?
• Accidents Disable and Kill
3 Big Reasons: • Accidents Cost
• Accidents Can Be Avoided
CAUTION WARNING DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
General Safety Statement
It is your responsibility as an owner, operator or supervisor to know what specific requirements, precautions and work hazards
exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the equipment or in the area, so that they too may take any
necessary safety precautions that may be required. Failure to read this Owner's and Operator's Manual and its safety
instructions is a misuse of the equipment.
Operator's
Manual!
The Operator's Manual
Anyone who will operate or work around this
equipment, shall first read the Owner's and
Operator's Manual!
Complete sign-off sheet in "Operator Quali-
fications" section of this Manual to document
training.
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Foreword
This Manual is intended to point out some of the basic situations
which may be encountered during the normal operation and
service of your machine and to suggest possible ways of
dealing with these conditions.
Additional precautions may be necessary, depending on
conditions at the worksite or in the service area. The
manufacturer has no direct control over machine application,
operation, inspection, lubrication, or maintenance. Therefore,
it is your responsibility to use good safety practices in these
areas.
Other information which may affect the safe operation of your
machine may be contained on safety decals, or in insurance
requirements; employer’s safety programs; safety codes; and
local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
If you require information not covered in this manual, contact
T.R. Metal Crafters Inc., 312 E. Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 248,
Loyal, WI 54446 (call TOLL-FREE 1-800-842-5349).
Because Loyal engineers are constantly improving products, T.R. Metal Crafters Inc. reserves the right to change design and/or specifications
without notice. The information on this document does not constitute a warranty by T.R. Metal Crafters Inc.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Statement ....................................Inside Front Cover
Foreword ......................................................................................... 1
Decal Location ................................................................................ 3
Operator Qualifications and Sign Off Sheet .................................... 4
Assembly Instructions ..................................................................... 5
Safety & Accident Prevention....................................................... 6,7
Operating Instructions ..................................................................... 8
Service and Maintenance.......................................................... 9, 10
Warranty Registration Card...................................................... Insert
Warranty........................................................................................ 11
Parts Lists ................................................................................ 12-17
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Right and Left Identification
References to "right" and "left" in this manual are based on the operator standing at the rear of the
spreader, looking toward the front of the spreader.

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The Decals Shown On This Page Must Be
Displayed As Shown Below
FREE REPLACEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Contact T.R. Metal Crafters Inc., 312 E. Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 248, Loyal, WI 54446.
(Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-842-5349)
Safety decals must be replaced if they are destroyed, missing, painted over, or can no longer be read. New equipment
components installed during repair shall be equipped with the same safety decals that were affixed to the original components.
Keep decals wiped clean at all times.
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NOTE: Spreader tires are mounted in reverse direction of a "normal" tractor installation.
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Operator Qualifications and Sign Off Sheet
1. Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 18 may operate
power machinery. This includes this machine. It is your responsibility to
know what these regulations are in your own area or situation.
2. Current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment
and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every em-
ployee in safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the
employee is, or will be involved” (per Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for Agriculture Subpart D, Section 1928.57 (a) (6))
3. Complete sign off sheet below to document training.
4. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions, is not qualified to operate this machine.
5. It is the responsibility of the owner, qualified operator/s or supervisor/s to
see that no unqualified persons are allowed to operate this machine and
that unqualified persons (especially children) stay out of the work area .
Operation of this machine shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition, anyone
who will operate or work around this machine must use good common sense. In order to be qualified,
he must also know and meet all other requirements, such as:
As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operation and servicing of this
machine at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Use this sign off sheet to document training.
CAUTION
Date Employer Signature Employee Signature
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5
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1. Remove tongue (1) assembly from shipping skid.
2. Fasten tongue (1) to axle (3) and to spreader box (2) using provided
5/16" fasteners(A) and 3/8" fasteners(B).
3. Unbolt lag screws which secure shipping skid to spreader.
4. Use overhead hoist to lower spreader to ground. NOTE: Spreader weighs 385 lbs.

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Limited Warranty
T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc. warrants this unit to be free from breakage or malfunctions due to defects in material and/or
workmanship under normal farm use and service, for a period of one-year from date of original sale. Should such breakage
occur within warranty period, the liability of T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., its employees, agents, authorized distributors, and dealers
(hereinafter collectively referred to as sellers) is hereby expressly limited to repairing or, at its option, replacing free of charge
at its factory, any part or parts found upon examination by factory to be defective in material or workmanship or both; this is
the exclusive remedy. The purchaser is responsible for transportation cost of the equipment for warranty service or for any
service call expense. Sellers liability is further expressly limited with respect to components manufactured by others, such as,
but not limited to tubes, tires, bearings, detachable link and roller chains, or other trade accessories; to the extent of such
warranties as are extended to sellers by these manufacturers. This warranty shall apply only within the boundaries of the
continental United States.
Notice of defect shall be furnished in writing to the Seller and to the agent through whom the unit 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 is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed (except as set forth within) or implied, including but not limited to
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Manufacturer makes no warranty as to the design, capability,
capacity, nor suitability for use of the unit. The obligation and liability of sellers under this warranty does not extend to loss
of crops, loss because of delay in harvesting or any expense or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental
machinery, transportation, or other charges.
Except as provided herein, manufacturer shall have no liability or responsibility to purchaser or any other person or entity with
respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the unit including, but not limited
to, any indirect, special, consequential, or incidental damages resulting from the use or operation of the unit or any breach of
this warranty. Not withstanding the above limitations and warranties, manufacturer's liability hereunder for damages incurred
by purchaser or others shall not exceed the price of the unit.
T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., reserves the right to make changes in design and components or material or to utilize available
materials which it deems satisfactory, in order to improve its products. Also, T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes in the construction or design of any parts without any incurring obligations to install these improvements or changes
on previously delivered units.
This warranty shall be void if any part or parts not manufactured or supplied by T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., are used either in
servicing or maintaining the unit, and sellers obligation to repair or replace parts are then voided. This warranty shall be void
if in the judgement of T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., repairs are made in such a manner to affect this unit in a materially adverse
manner or if this unit is operated unsafe or while in a state of disrepair. This warranty shall be void if equipment is used for
commercial, industrial, lease, rental, custom operation and non-agricultural use. Any damage to this product as a result of
misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, alteration, repairs (not out own), improper adjustment, accident,
damage by fire, act of God, lack of performing required maintenance or any other use contrary to our instructions will void the
warranty. This warranty will be void if the product serial numbers are altered, defaced or removed.
If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of
such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser
in addition to those provided herein.
The terms and conditions of this warranty cannot be altered, modified, or waived by any seller without the expressed, written
consent of an officer of T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc.
Notice
T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., disclaims any liability for the operation of the equipment with the safety guards removed or modified.
The nature of this product require that it be operated in a safe way only, and in good repair by qualified persons. Each purchaser,
through the process of purchasing this equipment, agrees with T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc., to operate it in a safe manner and in
accordance with applicable state and federal laws and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless sellers, from any loss to any
person or persons caused by purchaser's failure to do so. Each purchaser further agrees to bring to the attention this notice
to each subsequent purchaser, and to obtain his agreement thereto as a condition of resale or transfer.
Important
To make this warranty effective, the Owners "Warranty Registration" card (located inside Owners/Operator's Manual) must
be filled out and sent to T.R. Metal Crafters, Inc. within 30-days of purchase.

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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Latch Adjustment:
Symptom: Apron chain is not moving
Problem: Improper latch adjustment
Solution: Adjust latch as follows.
1) Raise left drive wheel off the ground
2) Remove crank-arm guard
3) Turn left drive wheel by hand, while checking latch (5) engagement into the sprocket tooth (6)
4) Loosen-lightly the four 5/16" lock nuts (4) which attach latch bracket (3) onto spreader-box side
5) With roller (2) positioned on highest point of ratchet cam (1), tap the latch bracket (3) ahead or back as
necessary to attain 3/32" to 1/8" of clearance between the latch (5) and the sprocket tooth (6). See
illustration below.
6) Re-tighten the four 5/16" lock nuts (4) that attach latch bracket (3) onto spreader-box side
7) Re-install crank-arm guard
Cold Weather Instructions
•Manure can be spread in cold weather, although snow and ice may affect the spreader wheel traction required
for good spreading action (because the cleated spreader wheels drive the apron chain and the beater).
•While manure should not be stored in the spreader, it must not be stored in the spreader during freezing
weather. Frozen manure could result in severe equipment damage, such as breaking the floor apron chain.
•Store spreader under cover in freezing weather. Exposure to snow and ice can cause the mechanisms to freeze
and not operate properly, and they may break under the stress.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Always replace guards before operating manure spreader. If guards or decals become damaged or lost, contact
dealer or factory for free replacements. Failure to heed these instructions could result in severe personal injury or
death.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
•Check the spreader each time it is used for loose, bent, broken or missing parts. During operation, listen for
abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts or other damage. Correct any problems immediately.
•Rinse manure out of the spreader after each use to prevent rust and avoid winter freezedown.
LUBRICATING INSTRUCTIONS
As with any type of equipment, the life of the unit is dependent upon the lubrication care given by the operator.
Lubrication should be done at regular intervals to avoid premature failure.
Bearing, Sprocket & Chain Lubrication:
Grease bearings and sprockets after every 6-hours of use and just before storage
(with a multi-purpose grade of grease) .
Grease lube fittings until grease begins to seep from fittings.
Replace fittings when they will not take grease (all lube fittings are SAE standard) .
Six locations require greasing
(marked by "6 hr." grease decals).
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Apron-Chain Tension:
1) Pull up on the floor apron-chain flight at center of the
spreader box length.
2) If you can lift the bottom of flight higher than 2", the chain
is too loose
(which can cause premature chain and
sprocket wear).
3) If you can not lift the bottom of flight at least 2", the chain
is too tight (causing excessive loads on all components).
4) To adjust the apron-chain tension, use the 3/8 x 6" tension
bolts on each side of the front apron shaft.
5) Check that chains on each side of apron are equally
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Check alignment of cam arm pulley with cam. Cam should align with center of pulley.
Fasteners:
Tighten all fasteners after approximately 10-hours of use. This should include all bolts, nuts and set screws.
Periodically tighten all fasteners to prevent elongation of holes and premature component failure.
"3-5 mph" (needed to obtain desired spreading action) = a comfortable
walking pace
"over 5 mph" (can cause premature wear or damage) = a very-brisk
walking pace
Disengage apron chain & beater, block wheels, and disconnect
from power source, before adjusting or servicing.
Lubricate apron chain and roller chain with chain lube or motor oil once a month.
Lubrication will reduce friction, quiet spreader and greatly extend chain life.
Spread into the wind, especially when strewing heavy, mucky loads.
Clods of soggy manure sometimes cling to beaters . . . and can spray
back toward driver.