Tar River SSC-100 User manual

Rev. 12/21
Spin Fertilizer Spreader
SSC-SSS-SP
Operator’s Manual

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TO THE DEALER:
Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Tar River dealer. Read manual in-
structions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your Tar River equipment. The information presented will prepare you to
do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual
carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to oper-
ate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer. The equipment you have purchased has
been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical
products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all safety information in
this manual and safety decals on the equipment. For service, your authorized Tar River dealer has trained me-
chanics, genuine Tar River service parts, and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs. Use
only genuine Tar River service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards re-
quired for safe and satisfactory operation.
Record your implement model and serial number in the space provide below. Your dealer will need this infor-
mation to give you prompt, efficient service.
Model Number: ______________________________________
Serial Number: _______________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________

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Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6
General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-9
Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Highway And Transport Operations …………………………………………………………………… 12-13
Swath Spreading Chart………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Operating Instructions.………………………………………………………………………………….. 15-20
Maintenance……………………………………..……………………………………………………… 21-22
Torque Chart…..………………………………………………………………………………………... 23
Parts Breakdown………………………………………………………………………………………... 26-31
Warranty ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 32

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Tar River Fertilizer Spreader. The SSC series is built especially for Sub-
Compact tractors that cannot attach to regular-sized spreaders. The SSS series are painted with special heat-
treated paint that resists corrosion. The SPP series features a Poly Hopper and stainless steel bottom openers
and spreading fins.
Technical Specifications
• Powder coated frame and hopper or Poly hopper
• Stainless steel bottom openers and spreading fins on SP & SS models
SSC-100 SSS-300 SSS-500 SSP-250 SSP-400 SP-300SS SP-500SS
Weight 83 lbs. 115 lbs. 133 lbs. 123 lbs. 130 lbs. 127 lbs. 135 lbs.
Capacity 224 lbs. 716 lbs. 1,058 lbs. 575 lbs. 860 lbs. 716 lbs. 1,121 lbs.
Spread swath 23’ 46’ 46’ 49’ 49’ 46’ 46’
Hopper Poly Steel Steel Poly Poly Poly Poly
Hopper height 31” 40” 46” 39” 43” 42” 46”
Hitch Cat. 0 & 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1

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Important Safety Information
Safety
It is important that you read the entire manual and to become familiar with this product before you begin using
it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues
arising from modification. We strongly recommend this product not be modified and /or used for any applica-
tion other than that for which it is designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO
NOT use the product until you have first contacted us to determine if it can or should be performed on the
product.
Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before operating and maintaining . Review the safety in-
structions and precautions annually.
Safety Signal Words
TAKE NOTE! This safety alert symbol found though out this manual is used to call you attention to in-
structions involving you personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury or death.
This symbol means:
Attention!
Become alert!
Your safety is involved!
Note the use of the signal words, DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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Important Safety Information
General Safety Guidelines
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. De-
signers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents
occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling
equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section.
To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow
them.
Replace any DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such decals are indicated in this manual. Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influ-
ence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
To prevent injury of death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice
the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question -
Don’t try it!
• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
• Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current safety sign
• Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.
Safety Decal Care

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Important Safety Information
How to install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky back-
ing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing paper.

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Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
If “Safety” Decals are damaged or unreadable, replace immediately.

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Important Safety Information
• Carefully study and understand this manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• Assure that all tires are inflated evenly.
• Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make necessary re-
pairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included with this manual.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment.
• Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially of children and animals.
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar with your
new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other opera-
tors with its operation before using.
• Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to start-
ing engine.
• The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor with ROPS removed.
• Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer
and attach safety chain.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to the
equipment.
Before Operation

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Important Safety Information
• Children should not be allowed on the product.
• Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder.
• If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety
chains if required. Shift towing unit to a lower gear before going down steep downgrades, thus using the
engine as a retarding force. Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times. Slow down for corners and rough ter-
rain.
• Make sure you are in compliance with all local and state regulations regarding transporting equipment on
public roads and highways. Lights and slow moving signs must be clean and visible by overtaking or on-
coming traffic when feeder in transported.
• Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the
engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and
quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED! Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or equipment,
except as required for operation.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the PTO,
shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks or hidden hazards. Always
inspect the area prior to operation.
• DO NOT operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
• DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturns may result.
• Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
During Operation

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Important Safety Information
• Adopt safe driving practices.
• Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use independent braking with machine in tow
as loss of control and/or upset of unit can result.
• Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed at a minimum.
• Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
• Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
• Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not
coast.
• Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public
roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles
on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices are available
from your dealer.
• The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their
use. Local laws should be checked for all highway and marking requirements.
• When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph (20 mph) at night or during
the day, use the amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridg-
es, intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated at lower than the gross weight at which
you are operating.
• Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
• Always operate in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased
length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
• Pick the most level route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies and steep
hillsides.
• Be extra careful when working in inclines.
Highway and Transport Operations

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Important Safety Information
• Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death.
• Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes, they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
• Allow for unit length when making turns,
• Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
• Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while
standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment and attachments unattended.
• As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation. Cor-
rect all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
Highway and Transport Operations

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Swath Spreading Chart
Model SSS-100 & SSC-100 Swath Spreading Patterns (lbs./acre)
Spreading width 20 feet
Lever Position 2.5 mph 3.75 mph 5 mph
189 45 39
2143 89 71
3223 152 107
4312 196 152
5419 277 205
6553 330 277
7651 410 321
8767 473 384
9874 562 437
10 999 625 500
Model SSS & SP Swath Spreading Patterns (lbs./acre)
Spreading width 46 feet
Lever Position 2.5 mph 5 mph 7 mph
189 39 16
2413 61 43
3223 123 82
4312 184 123
5419 246 166
6553 307 201
7651 369 246
8767 430 282
9874 492 323

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Operating Instructions
Operation
It is important that each operator of the Tar River Fertilizer Spreader read and understand the operational pro-
cedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. The following checklist is provided for the
operator. It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that this check
list is followed.
Prior to operating the Fertilizer Spreader:
1. Make sure that the spreader is properly lubricated.
2. Check for damaged or missing parts.
3. Check that all hardware is tightened according to specifications (See Torque Chart page 23).
4. Remove any foreign objects from hopper.
5. Never allow anyone inside the hopper. Serious injury or death could occur.
6. Do not place hands or feet inside hopper with tractor running. Moving parts inside the hopper
can cause serious injury or death.
7. Make sure all guards are in place before operating spreader.
8. Clear the area of obstacles that can damage the spreader or cause uneven distribution of mate-
rial.
9. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children and animals.
Caution: Never load hopper with material without first securing the spreader
to the tractor. Adding material to the hopper without first attaching it to the
tractor can cause the spreader to flip over causing serious injury or death.
Warning: Take necessary precautions when handling any chemical. Chemicals
can cause eye/skin irritation and or respiratory complications. Always wear
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) gloves, eye protection, face mask, respi-
rator when filling the hopper. Refer to the chemical manufacturer's label for
all safety recommendations.
Warning: If a tractor with a cab is used it must be equipped with proper fil-
tration system or operator must wear a respirator cable of filtering toxic parti-
cles to prevent inhalation. Chemical particals can be harmful and possibly
deadly.

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Operating Instructions
Attaching to the tractor
1. Back the tractor to the spreader carefully. Turn off the tractor and set the park brake. Be sure
there is nothing between the tractor and the spreader including people or animals. There is a
possibility of serious injury or death.
2. Slide the tractor lower arms over the welded pins on the spreader. Secure with lynch pins.
Next, connect the top link to the spreader and secure with the top hitch pin.
3. The spreader disc must be horizontal to spread material uniformly. Adjust the tilt by twisting
the Top Link Arm in or out.
4. Adjust the height of the spreader to approximately 28” from the bottom of the spreader disc to
ground level, (Fig. 1).
5. Install the PTO on the spreader
and then the tractor. Be sure to se-
cure both ends with proper pins or
bolts. Serious injury or death can
occur from improperly secured
PTO shaft. It may be necessary to
shorten the PTO. See instructions
on “How to Shorten PTO Shaft”.
Shortening a PTO Driveline
1. With the implement attached to the tractor’s three point hitch, and the PTO driveline not installed, separate
the PTO driveline. Attach the implement end to the imple-
ment and the other end to the tractor PTO input shaft.
2. Raise the implement by using the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point
hitch to it’s maximum lift height.
3. Hold the half shafts next to each other and mark them so each
end is approximately ½” from hitting the end of the telescopic
profiles.
4. Shorten the inner and out guard tubes equally.
5. Shorten the inner and outer profiles by the same length as the
Fig. 1
Do not shorten too much, the proper overlap is a minimum of 1/3 the length of each
profile.

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Operating Instructions
Spreading Operation
Consider the following factors when determining material quantity distributed per acre:
1. Operating speed is determined by ground conditions. Faster speeds can be obtained on dry, even, cleared
land. Slower speeds are required for uneven ground. Making a practice run will help determine the correct
setting for spreading as conditions vary.
2. Type or material distributed, density, moisture content, etc.
3. Width of spreading area.
4. Spreader lever position.
Spreading Adjustment SSC-100, SSC-150
Spreading can be adjusted 2 ways.
1. Spread pattern.
2. Amount of material distributed.
Spread Pattern
The spread pattern can be regulated by sliding the Adjustment Lever Left, Right, or Center. (See Fig.2)
RH
LH
Fig. 2

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Operating Instructions
Loosen the Adjustment Knob (See Fig. 3) and slide the Adjustment Handle to the desired position
and re-tighten. In the Center position, the spread pattern is approximately 180 degrees. In the LH
most position, the spread pattern will be mostly 90 degrees to the right side of the spreader. In the
RH most position, the spread pattern will be mostly 90 degrees to the left side of the spreader.
Amount of material spread.
1. Loosen the knob located on the Adjustment Handle rod (See Fig. 5). Slide the Adjustment
Handle in towards the hopper to spread less material, out away from the hopper to spread more
material. Sliding the handle all the way in will close the gate and no material is spread.
RH Spread Pattern Center Spread Pattern LH Spread Pattern
Close
Open
Adjustment knob
Adjustment knob
Fig. 3
Fig. 3

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Spreading Adjustment SSS-300, SSS-400, SSS-500, SP500
Spreading can be adjusted 2 ways.
1. Spread pattern.
2. Amount of material distributed.
Spread Pattern
The spread pattern is adjusted by the changing the position of the shutters. Both shutters open: material will
spread 180 degrees behind the spreader. Opening the LH shutter and closing the RH shutter material will
spread to spread mostly to the left of the spreader. Opening the RH shutter and closing the LH shutter material
will spread mostly to the right of the spreader. (See Fig.4)
Fig. 4
RH Shutter Open,
LH Shutter Closed
RH Shutter Open,
LH Shutter Open
RH Gate Closed,
LH Gate Open
Views from above Hopper

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Spread Pattern (Continued)
Spread pattern can further be regulated by adjusting the Spreader Wings located on the Spreader Disc, (See
Fig. 5) Loosen the bolt “A” (do not remove) and remove Bolt “B”. Rotate the Spreader Wings Clockwise to
spread material more to the left. Rotate Spreader Wings Counter-Clockwise to spread material more to the
right. Be sure to tighten hardware to proper torque settings. See “Torque Specifications” Chart on page 23.
Amount of material spread.
1. Loosen the Adjustment Knobs located on the Tie Rod Plate (See Fig. 6). Slide the Shutter in
towards the hopper to spread less material, slide out away from the hopper to spread more ma-
terial. Sliding the handle all the way in will close the shutters and no material will dispense.
Fig. 5
Clockwise Counter-Clockwise
Spreader Wing
Close
Open
Adjustment knob Fig. 6