Tube-Line Nitro 275RS User manual

40299 Rev.1-1 (18/04/2018)
Operator’s Manual
& Parts Manual

I Operator’s Manual - Nitro 275RS
Operator’s Manual
Thank you for choosing the Tubeline 275RS Manure Spreader. Our hope is that it will give you many
years of productive service. This machine is designed to spread various types of manure evenly over
a wide area.
Please read and understand this manual and the machine before operation.
Warranty and Limitation of Liability
All equipment is sold subject to mutual agreement that it is warranted by the company to be free from
defects of materials and workmanship. But the company shall not be liable for special, indirect or
consequential, damages of any kind under this contract or otherwise. The company’s liability shall be
limited exclusively to replacing or repairing without charge, at its factory or elsewhere, at its discretion.
Any material, or workmanship defects which become apparent within one year from the date on which
the equipment was purchased, and the company shall have no liability for damages of any kind. The
buyer by the acceptance of the equipment will assume all liability for any damages, which may result
from the use or misuse by his employees or others.
Nitro Apron Chain Warranty
Tubeline Manufacturing Ltd offers a limited lifetime non-transferable warranty to the original purchaser
of a Nitro manure spreader. This warranty applies to chain link breakage and covers parts only.
Should a connecting link fail, only it will be replaced. However, if a standard link breaks the complete
chain will be provided. Freight and labor to install is the responsability of the purchaser and is not
covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
Tubeline Manufacturing Ltd reserves the right to request the return of the failed chain. Warranty
coverage is null and void unless Warranty Registration form has been completely lled in and is on
le at Tubeline Manufacturing Ltd.
Serial Number
The implement serial number is located above the front left apron drive bearing. This number helps
us to track changes and improvements and must be mentioned when ordering parts or requesting
service. For your convenience, a space has been provided inside the front cover of this manual to
record the serial number, model number, purchase date, and dealer name.
Model # : ____________________________
Serial # : ____________________________
Date Purchased : _____________________
Dealer Name : ________________________

Nitro 275RS - Table of Contents II
Table of Contents
Operator’s Manual I
Warranty and Limitation of Liability ............................................................I
Nitro Apron Chain Warranty..................................................................I
Serial Number ............................................................................I
Specications ...........................................................................IV
Principals of Operation ....................................................................V
Section 1 - Safety 1-1
Safety Signal Words / Safety Messages ......................................................1-1
Safety Guidelines .......................................................................1-2
Lighting & Marking.......................................................................1-2
General Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
A Word To The Operator ..................................................................1-3
Equipment Safety Guidelines ..............................................................1-4
Safety Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Safety Signs ...........................................................................1-5
How to Install Safety Signs ................................................................1-5
Safety Sign Locations ....................................................................1-6
Safety Decals ..........................................................................1-7
Section 2 - Operation 2-1
Preparation Safety.......................................................................2-1
Hydraulic Requirements ..................................................................2-1
PTO / Horsepower Requirements ...........................................................2-1
Hook-up / Unhooking.....................................................................2-1
Tractor Preparation ......................................................................2-2
Spreader Preparation ....................................................................2-2
Before Using ...........................................................................2-2
After operating for 2 hours: ................................................................2-2
After operating for 10 hours: ...............................................................2-2
Operation Safety ........................................................................2-3
Pre-operation Checklist ...................................................................2-3
Loading ...............................................................................2-4
Unloading .............................................................................2-4
Section 3 - Transportation / Storage 3-1
Transport Safety ........................................................................3-1
Storage Safety..........................................................................3-1
Maintenance Safety......................................................................3-1
Travel Speed ...........................................................................3-2
Unplugging ............................................................................3-2
Storage and Cleaning ....................................................................3-2

III Table of Contents - Nitro 275RS
Section 4 - Troubleshooting / Maintenance 4-1
Tire Safety .............................................................................4-1
Hydraulic Safety ........................................................................4-1
Fluids & Lubricants ......................................................................4-2
Adjusting Apron Chain Tension .............................................................4-2
Every 10 Hours/Daily.....................................................................4-3
Every 10 Hours/Daily.....................................................................4-4
Every 40 hrs / Weekly ....................................................................4-5
Every 400 hrs / Annually ..................................................................4-5
Section 5 - Parts Breakdowns & Lists 5-1
Hitch .................................................................................5-2
Front Shields ...........................................................................5-4
Front Apron Drive .......................................................................5-6
Driveline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Rear Apron Drive.......................................................................5-10
Endgate ..............................................................................5-12
Beaters ..............................................................................5-14
Floor & Side Boards ....................................................................5-16
Single Axle............................................................................5-18
Tandem Axle (w/o Scales) ................................................................5-20
Tandem Axle (w/ Scales) .................................................................5-22
Apron Runners ........................................................................5-24
Hydraulic Layout .......................................................................5-26
Section 6 - Optional Features 6-1
Light Kit Assembly .......................................................................6-2
Light Kit Wiring Harness ..................................................................6-4
Flow Control Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Electric Flow Control Wiring ...............................................................6-8
N750LC (GT400) / N750LCNT460 Scales ...................................................6-10
N750LCNT8000 Scales..................................................................6-11
Chain Drive Hydraulics ..................................................................6-12
Reversing the Apron Chain (with Optional Flow Control) ........................................6-12
Section 7 - PTOs 7-1
39850 - PTO. 375,450,525,600,750 (V80-141P028359-028028-CV80-CLS)..........................7-2
39852 - PTO. 600, 750 (T60-086P265011-306028-CLS(2500NM)..................................7-4
Torque Value Chart - Imperial VII
Torque Value Chart - Metric VIII

Nitro 275RS - Operator’s Manual IV
Specications
Nitro 275
Cu.ft. Struck 220’
Heaped Cu.ft 290’
Inside Width 62”
Inside Depth 32”
Inside Length 160”
Loading Height 69”
Overall Length 23.5’
Beater Diameter 34”
Beater Speed 420 RPM
Axle Type Single/Tandem
Hub Capacity 16,000/12,000 lbs
PTO Speed 1000 RPM

V Operator’s Manual - Nitro 275RS
Principals of Operation
The Nitro 275RS Manure Spreader is designed to be hitched behind a tractor. The Manure Spreader
consists of a poly board oor trailer with an apron chain drag system, that pulls material to the rear
of the trailer, through a set of vertical, spinning beaters and is then spread in an even pattern on the
eld. The rear beaters are connected to the tractor’s PTO via gearboxes and PTO drivelines. The
variable speed apron chain is operated from the tractor cab, and controls the speed of materials
being fed through the beaters.
The apron chain and rear lift gate are operated using the tractor’s hydraulic power outputs. The rear
lift gate prevents material from jamming the beaters while loading, as well as preventing material from
falling onto a roadway during transport.
We recommend that you carefully read this entire manual before operating the Manure Spreader.
Please do not assume you know how to operate and maintain your machine before reading this
manual carefully. Keep this manual available for reference.
Call your authorized dealer if you need any assistance or more information.

Nitro 275RS - Section 1 - Safety 1-1
Section 1 - Safety
Take note! This safety alert symbol is found throughout this manual to call your attention to
instructions involving yourself and others working around the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death!
This symbol means
- Attention!
Become Alert!
Your Safety is involved!
Safety Signal Words / Safety Messages
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in injury.
WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result is serious injury or death.
DANGER : Indicates a hazardous situation that needs to be avoided. It is you the operator that needs
to be aware of these dangers.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer or Tubeline
Manufacturing Ltd.
You can also check for a newer manual version at www.tubeline.ca/support
6455 Reid Woods Drive,
R. R. #4 Elmira
Ontario, Canada
N3B 2Z3
Email : [email protected]
Fax : [phone]
Tel : [phone]

1-2 Section 1 - Safety - Nitro 275RS
Safety Guidelines
Safety of the operator is one of our main concerns, however we do hear of some accidents that could
have been avoided if some precautions had been taken. To avoid personal injury study the following
precautions and insist those working with you or for you, follow them.
In most cases the pictures will have the shielding in place, in some they may be removed, only to
show a view behind the shield. Keep all the shields, safety doors in place. If they become faulty and
fail to work replace them. They are for your safety, do not operate the equipment with them removed.
Replace any decals that may be missing or that are not readable. Location of the decals is indicated
in this manual.
Do not operate this machine while under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment should not be operated by children, or with those unfamiliar with the operation of the
machine. Do not allow persons to operate this machine until they have read this manual and/or were
instructed by a qualied person.
Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe
all safety signs and practice the instructions on them.
Lighting & Marking
This machine is equipped with lights and reectors as required by the most stringent government and
ASAE specications. They should work with the tractor 7-pin connector.

Nitro 275RS - Section 1 - Safety 1-3
A Word To The Operator
It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand
the safety section in this book before operating
the Nitro Manure Spreader. You must ensure
that you and anyone else who is going to use,
maintain or work around the Nitro Manure
Spreader be familiar with the use, maintenance
procedures and related safety information
contained in this manual. Remember that YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety practices not
only protect you, but also the people around you.
Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
1. Study the features in this book and make
them a working part of your safety program.
Keep in mind that this safety section is written
only for the Nitro Manure Spreader.
2. Nitro Manure Spreader owners must give
operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate
the machine, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) regulation 1928.57
3. The most important safety device on
this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is
the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow these.
4. A person who has not read and understood
all directive and safety instructions is not
qualied to use the Nitro Manure Spreader.
An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
5. Practice all other usual and customary safe
working precautions and above all ;
REMEMBER ! SAFETY IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. YOU CAN PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1. This safety section is intended to point out
some of the basic safety situations that can
be encountered during the normal operation
and maintenance of the Nitro Manure
Spreader, and to suggest possible ways of
dealing with these situations. This section is
NOT a replacement for other safety practices
featured in other sections of this book.
General Safety
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
and all safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or cleaning the Nitro
Manure Spreader.
2. All equipment has a limit. Make sure you
understand the speed, brakes (additional
option), stability and load characteristics of
the Nitro Manure Spreader and your tractor
before you start.
3. Make sure the tractor is in proper operating
condition as stated in the tractor Operator’s
Manual. The tractor must have enough
weight and braking capacity, especially when
operating on uneven terrain.
WARNING ! Only use a tractor with a
ROPS cab and seat belt.
4. Have a rst-aid kit available for use should the
need arise and know how to use it.
5. Have a re extinguisher available for use
should the need arise and know how to use it.
6. NEVER allow riders. Keep others away from
your work area.
7. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
• Protective shoes with slip-resistant soles
• Protective glasses
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or lter mask
8. Install and secure all guards before starting.
9. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine,
remove ignition key and place in your pocket
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
10.Clear area of people, especially small
children, before using the unit.
11. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operate or maintain the
Nitro Manure Spreader.

1-4 Section 1 - Safety - Nitro 275RS
12.Where possible avoid operating the Nitro
Manure Spreader near roads, ditches,
embankments or holes. Reduce speed
when operating on rough, slippery, or muddy
surfaces and when turning or crossing slopes,
Stay off slopes too steep for proper operation.
13.Beware of the machine size and have enough
space to allow for operation. Never operate
the Nitro Manure Spreader at high speeds in
crowded places.
14.Do NOT use attachments unless the
attachments are approved optional
equipment.
15.Securely fasten your seat belt before
operating the machine. Always remain seated
when operating the machine.
Equipment Safety Guidelines
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is
one of the main concerns in designing and
developing equipment. 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 or death,
study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow
them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should never
be used in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or missing. Location of
such safety signs are indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs
which can hinder alertness or coordination
while using this equipment. Consult your
doctor about using this machine while taking
prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work on this equipment.
Do not allow persons to use or assemble this
unit until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of the
safety precautions and of how the machine
works. Review the safety instructions with all
users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person, familiar
with machinery and trained in this equipment’s
operations. If an elderly person is assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of
machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do it
safely, is in question - DON’T TRY IT.
8. In addition to the design and conguration
of this implement, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transportation, maintenance, and storage of
the machine.
THINK SAFETY! WORK SAFELY!