Swenson Spreader S Series Supplement

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Safety Instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-4
Control Hydraulics Specifications & Installation ------------------------------------------------- 5-7
Dual Flow Control Valve Installation Instructions---------------------------------------------------8
Hose End Assembly Instructions -----------------------------------------------------------------------9
MountingInstructions/SpinnerInstallation --------------------------------------------------------10-19
OperatingInstructions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------20-23
RecommendedRegularMaintenance ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24
HydraulicTroubleShooting------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25
TroughAssembly PartsDrawing& PartsList --------------------------------------------------26-29
SpinnerAssembly Parts Drawing & Parts List -------------------------------------------------30-33
SafetyInterlock Device Drawing& PartsList ---------------------------------------------------34-35
HydraulicDual Flow ControlValve PartsDrawing& Parts List -----------------------------36-37
ValveStandKit, Hydraulic Kit & HydraulicMotor Information PartsLists-------------------- 38
Gear Pump Parts Drawing & Parts List -------------------------------------------------------------- 39
GearboxAssembly---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
DecalGroupPartsDrawing&PartsList----------------------------------------------------------------- 41
NamePlateInformation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
INSTALLATIONAND OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
“S” SERIES TAILGATE
SPREADER
INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL:
PART NO. 00119-673-01, REV. B
JULY23, 2008

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
The best safety device is a careful operator!
This symbol means ATTENTION!
Become Alert!
Your safety is involved!
Please read and understand completely before
operating!
Improperuseof this equipmentcan
result in serious injury. Toreduce this
possibility, give complete and undivided
attentiontothejob at hand, and follow these
safetyprecautions.
Preparation
Know your controls. Read this instruction
manual. Learn how to stop the equipment
quickly in an emergency.
Do not allow children to operate machine;
noradultstooperateitwithoutproperinstruc-
tions.
Keep all individuals not involved in the use
of the equipment a safe distance away.
Operation
Observe and shut off all equipment controls
before starting engine so equipment will not
unintentionally operate when engine is
started.
NOTICE:
It is the responsibility of the owner of this spreader to replace any or all safety decals which
become unreadable or otherwise defaced, and to apply the new decals to the spreader in a
secure manner in the same location as the old decals.
Read and observe all “DANGER” and “CAUTION” safety decals appearing on equipment.
The following safety decals appear in various locations on your equipment. The sizes of the
decals shown in this manual have been reduced in order to save space. Refer to page 4 for
location and size of safety decals on your equipment.
Always check area around machine before
engaging or operating controls.
Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing when operating equipment. Loose
jackets, shirts, sleeves or other loose clothing
should not be worn because of the danger of
catching them in moving parts or controls.
Stop and inspect equipment if unusual move-
ment, sounds or noises are observed. Repair
damage before restarting and operating the
equipment.
Disengage power to all operating equipment:
(1)beforeleaving operator’sposition, (2) before
making any repairs, adjustments, or
cleaning, or (3) when not in use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
equipmentunattended;such as disengaging the
hydraulic system from the vehicle engine, shift-
ing vehicle out of gear, setting parking brake,
shutting off engine and removing key.

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This decal appears on the left end,
or the right end of the spreader
trough. It cautions all to observe
general safety procedures when
operating this equipment.
NOTICE!
Your spreader is equipped with a safety interlock device. This device must be
disconnected before the spreader trough bottom door and the spreader trough top
cover can be opened exposing the auger. This device positively disconnects all
hydraulic power from the auger drive motor to prevent accidental bodily injury due to
contact with a turning auger.
DANGER
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT
IF THE SAFETY INTERLOCK DEVICE -AS INSTALLED ON THIS SPREADER:
IS ALTERED INANY WAY FROM ITS ORIGINAL INTENTAS SHOWN
IS NOT MAINTAINED SO AS TO OPERATE ACCORDING TO ITS
ORIGINAL INTENT AS SHOWN
SPREADER WILL OPERATE SPREADER WILL NOT OPERATE
TOP COVER CANNOT BE OPENED REARWARD
AND BOTTOM DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED
EXPOSINGAUGER TOP COVER AND BOTTOM DOOR CAN BE OPENED
IF DEFACED - ORDER PART NO. 04049 393 00
LATCH HANDLE IS FULLY CLOSED
IN BACK OF SPREADER AFTER
HOSE MUST FEED THROUGH SLOT
COUPLING CONNECTED
(CLOSED)
BOTTOM DOOR
TOP COVER
HOSE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SLOT
SO LATCH HANDLE CAN BE OPENED
(OPENED)
BOTTOM DOOR
END OF SPREADER
COUPLING NOT CONNECTED
COUPLING PIVOTEDAROUND
TOP COVER
Thisdecal appearson the back of the
spreadercover plate atthe rightend of
thespreader. Italertsall to thedanger
associatedwith the improper use of
theSafetyInterlockDevice.
This decal appears on the back of the spreader
troughcoverplate. It alerts alltothe dangerofbeing
caughtinthe dropoutopeningor from thetopof the
spreadertroughwhereseriouspersonal injury could
result.
Thisdecalappears nearthespinner assembly onthe
backof the spreadertroughcover plate. It alertsall
tothe danger ofbeing struckby material being
spreadbythespinner assembly whichcouldresultin
seriouspersonalinjury.

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Decal Part Number Qty.Description
Refer to pages 44 & 45 for complete drawing and parts list for Safety Interlock device. Pages
36& 37 forcomplete drawingand parts listfor SafetyInterlock Device.
LOCATION OF SAFETY DECALS
OPERATORSPOSITION. MAKE SUREALL MOVEMENT
ALLPOWER DRIVEN PARTS.
O R CLEANI NG MACHI NE.
IFDEFACED - ORDER PARTNO. 04049045 00
WHENITIS BEINGMOUNTED,DISMOUNTED,
5.USE FLASHIN G LIGHTS WHEN OPERATING MACHINE.
6.MAKE SURE MACHINE IS SOLIDLYSUPPORTED
4.DISENGAGE PTO, SHUTOFF H YDRAULIC VALVE,
HAS STOPPED BEFORE SERVICING, UNCLOGGING,
ANDSET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE LEAVING
ORSTORED.
CAUTION
2.MAKE CERTAIN EVERYO NEIS CLEAR BEFORE
STARTINGMACHINE OR MOVING VEHICLE.
3.KEEP HANDS, F EET,AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM
1.KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.
DANGER
IFDEFACED - ORDER PART NO. 04049 044 00
Stay clear while
spinner is turning
DANGER
IFDEFACED - ORDER PARTNO. 04049 121 00
Turn power off before
servicing or cleaning
BOTTOMDOOR
SPREADER WILL NOT OPERATE
TOP COVER AND BOTTOM DOOR CAN BE OPE NED
HOSE MUST FEED THROUGH SLOT
AND BOTTOM DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED
TOP COVER CANNOT BE OPENED REARWARD
SPREA DER WILL OP ERATE
INBACK OF SPREADERAFTER
LATCHHANDLEIS FULLY CLOSED
EXPOSING AUGER
IFDEFACED - ORDER PART NO. 04049 393 00
HOSE MUST BE REMOV ED FROM SLOT
S OL ATCHHANDL E CAN BE OPENED
(OPENED)
IF THE SAFETY INTER LOCK DEVICE - AS INSTALLED ON THIS SPREADER:
IS ALTERED IN ANY WAYFROM ITS ORIGINAL INTENT AS SHOWN
DANGER
IS NOT MAINTAINED SO AS TO OPERATE ACCORDING TO ITS
SERIOU SP ERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAN RE SULT
ORIGINAL INTENT AS SHOWN
COUPLING CONNECTED
BOTTOMDOOR
(CLOSED)
TOP COVER
COUPLING NOT CONNECTED
COUPLING PIVOTED AROUND
END OF SPREADER
TOPCOVER
Description:
P,TA,S- -,S3, - - - - --
Part N umber :
Maybe coveredbyone or moreof these patents:
318935 5
SerialNumber:
0103-1323
Lindenwood,IL61049
127 Walnut St reet
[phone]
00119-65 1-01
566953 135100663332691 3851804
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104049-393-00 1 SafetyInterlock Decal (8”x 10” Red,White & Black)
204049-121-00 1 Auger Danger Decal (9” x 2 3/4” Red & White)
304049-044-00 1 Spinner Danger Decal (9” x 2 3/4” Red & White)
404049-045-00 1 GeneralCaution Decal (41/4” x 4”Yellow& Black)

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CONTROLHYDRAULICS SPECIFICATIONS
AND INSTALLATION
CONTROL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
•Hydraulic Oil ------------------------------------------- Good Grade of MS10W Hydraulic
Oil which has wear, oxidation and
foam inhibitors.
•Oil Filter ------------------------------------------------- 10 Micron Element In Return Line
•Relief Valve Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1500 PSI
• Oil Flow ------------------------------------------------------- Conveyor (A-Port) 0-15 GPM
Spinner (S-Port) 0-7 GPM