Tube-Line NITRO 950 User manual

35795 (12/05/16)Operator’s Manual

Nitro 950 - Operator’s Manual I
Operator’s Manual
Thank you for choosing the Tubeline 950 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.
Warranty coverage is null and void unless Warranty
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Tubeline Manufacturing Ltd.
Serial Number
The implement serial number is located on the front of the frame.
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 : ________________________

I Operator’s Manual - Nitro 950
Table of Contents
Operator’s Manual I
Warranty and Limitation of Liability ............................................................I
Serial Number ............................................................................I
6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ...........................................................................III
Principals of Operation ....................................................................IV
Section 1 - Safety 1-1
Safety Signal Words / Safety Messages ......................................................1-1
Safety Guidelines .......................................................................1-2
Lighting & Marking.......................................................................1-2
General Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
AWordToTheOperator..................................................................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
SafetyDecals ..........................................................................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 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
TransportSafety........................................................................3-1
Storage Safety..........................................................................3-1
Maintenance Safety......................................................................3-1
Travel Speed...........................................................................3-2
Unplugging ............................................................................3-2
Storage and Cleaning ....................................................................3-2

Nitro 950 - Operator’s Manual II
Section 4 - Troubleshooting / Maintenance 4-1
TireSafety.............................................................................4-1
Hydraulic Safety ........................................................................4-1
Fluids & Lubricants ......................................................................4-2
Greasing your Machine ...................................................................4-2
Adjusting Apron Chain Tension .............................................................4-2
Every 10 Hours/Daily.....................................................................4-3
Every 10 Hours/Daily.....................................................................4-4
Every40hrs/Weekly....................................................................4-5
Every 400 hrs / Annually ..................................................................4-5
Section 5 - Parts Breakdowns & Lists 5-1
Tongue................................................................................5-2
Front Components.......................................................................5-4
Rear Components .......................................................................5-6
Beaters...............................................................................5-8
ApronDrive...........................................................................5-10
Axle.................................................................................5-12
Driveline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Hydraulic Schematic ....................................................................5-16
Grease Line Schematic..................................................................5-18
Apron Runners ........................................................................5-22
Side - Floor Boards .....................................................................5-24
Section 6 - Options 6-1
Manual Light Kit (TLVLK-950M*)............................................................6-1
Hydraulic Light Kit (TLVLK-950*)............................................................6-1
Brakes (N750TB)........................................................................6-1
Weight Scales ..........................................................................6-1
Electric Flow Control (31797) ..............................................................6-1
Manual Flow Control (31578) ..............................................................6-1
Silage Sides (TLVSSE950) ................................................................6-1
Light Kit Base ..........................................................................6-2
Manual Light Kit.........................................................................6-4
Hydraulic Light Kit Cylinders ...............................................................6-5
Hydraulic Light Kit Hoses .................................................................6-6
Light Kit Wiring .........................................................................6-8
Brakes & Scales .......................................................................6-10
Flow Control Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
Electric Flow Control Wiring ..............................................................6-14
Silage Sides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Chain Drive Hydraulics ..................................................................6-18
Reversing the Apron Chain ...............................................................6-18
Torque Values - Imperial 7-1
Torque Values - Metric 8-1

III Operator’s Manual - Nitro 950
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Nitro 950
Cu.ft. Struck 740’
Heaped Cu.ft 950’
Inside Width 67”
Inside Depth 58”
Inside Length 297”
Loading Height 102”
Overall Length 35.25’
Beater Diameter 36”
Beater Speed 420 RPM
Axle Type Tandem
Hub Capacity 20,000 lbs
PTO Speed 1000 RPM

Nitro 950 - Operator’s Manual IV
Principals of Operation
The Nitro 950 Manure Spreader is designed to be hitched behind a tractor. The Manure Spreader
consists of a poly walled trailer with an apron chain drag system, that pulls material to the rear of the
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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.

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Nitro 950 - Section 1 - Safety 1-1
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Ontario, Canada
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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

1-2 Section 1 - Safety - Nitro 950
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.
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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
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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
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Nitro 950 - 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, main-
tain 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 safe-
ty. 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 ignor-
ing 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 (Occupa-
tional Safety and Health Administration) regula-
tion 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
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to use the Nitro Manure Spreader. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to pos-
sible 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.
6. 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 un-
derstand the speed, brakes (additional option),
stability and load characteristics of the Nitro Ma-
nure Spreader and your tractor before you start.
3. Make sure the tractor is in proper operat-
ing 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.
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need arise and know how to use it.
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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
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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 chil-
dren, before using the unit.

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11. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operate or maintain the Nitro
Manure Spreader.
12. Where possible avoid operating the Nitro
Manure Spreader near roads, ditches, embank-
ments 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 crowd-
ed places.
14. Do NOT use attachments unless the attach-
ments are approved optional equipment.
15. Securely fasten your seat belt before operat-
ing 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 pre-
cautions 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 pho-
tographs 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 medica-
tions.
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 precau-
tions 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 opera-
tor 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 physi-
cal limitations need to be recognized and accom-
modated.
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.
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of this implement, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of per-
sonnel involved in the operation, transportation,
maintenance,
and storage of the machine.
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Nitro 950 - Section 1 - Safety 1-5
Safety Training
1. Safety is the primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator or
bystander.
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of equipment, 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 this
equipment.
3. It has been said, “The best safety feature is
an informed, careful operator.” We ask that you
to be that kind of operator. It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL safety
instructions in the manual and follow them.
Accidents can be avoided.
4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries. Read this manual before
assembly or use, to acquaint yourself with the
machine. If this machine is used by any person
other than yourself, or is loaned or rented, it is the
machine owner’s responsibility to make certain
that the operator, prior to using:
• Reads and understands the operator’s manual
• Is instructed in safe and proper use.
5. Know your controls and how to stop the engine
and machine quickly in an emergency.
6. Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Be certain only
a properly trained and physically able person
will use the machinery. A person who has not
read and understood all the safety instructions
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operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. If the elderly are
assisting with the work, their physical limitations
need to be recognized and accommodated.
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Safety Signs
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have
become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign
should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs displayed in Safety Sign Loca-
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to be cleaned or replaced when necessary.
5. Safety signs are available from your authorized
distributor or dealer parts department or from the
manufacturer.
How to Install Safety Signs
1. Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.
2. Be sure the temperature is above 10 C (50 F).
3. Determine the exact position of the new safety
sign before removing the paper backing.
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press the sign on, slowly peeling away the
backing paper while smoothing the sign in place.
5. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using a piece of sign backing
paper.

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Safety Sign Locations
The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow.
Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the types of warning,
and the area, or proper function related to that area, that requires your safety awareness.
Examples only - Actual decals may differ in text and graphic representation.
REMEMBER
If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs,
new safety signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
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Safety Decals
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Item - B
Part # : DE39396
Item - C
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Safety Decals
Item - F
Part # : DE39397
Item - G
Part # : DE23838
Item - E
Part # : DE23836
Item - D
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Nitro 950 - Section 2 - Operation 2-1
Section 2 - Operation
Preparation Safety
1. Never use the Nitro Manure Spreader until
you have read and completely understand
this manual and each of the safety messages
found on the safety signs on the Nitro Manure
Spreader.
2. Personal protection equipment including
safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves are
recommended during assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing,
removal, cleaning or moving the unit. Do not
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be around equipment.
3. Clear working area of obstacles that might be
hooked or snagged, causing injury or damage.
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5. Be sure machine is properly maintained,
adjusted and in good operating condition.
6. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety
signs are properly installed and in good condition.
7. Never ride anywhere on the Nitro Manure
Spreader while setting up, operating or
troubleshooting problems.
8. The upright beaters on the Nitro can maim or
kill. Always check for bystanders before engaging
the PTO.
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Hydraulic Requirements
The Nitro Manure Spreader requires 16 GPM
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PTO / Horsepower Requirements
The Nitro 950 Manure Spreader requires a
minimum of 200 PTO horsepower.
Hook-up / Unhooking
The Nitro Manure Spreader should always be
parked on a level, dry area that is free of debris
and foreign objects. Follow this procedure when
attaching:
1. Clear the area of bystanders and remove
foreign objects from the machine and working
area.
2. Make sure there is enough room to back the
tractor up to the hitch pole.
3. Start the tractor and slowly back it up to the
hitch point.
4. Stop the tractor engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake and remove ignition key
before dismounting.
5. Use the hitch pole jack to raise or lower the
pole to align with the drawbar.
6. Install a drawbar pin with provisions for a
mechanical retainer. Install the retainer.
7. Install a safety chain between the tractor
drawbar and the hitch pin.
8. Connect PTO driveline to tractor.
9. Connect the hydraulics. To connect, proceed
as follows:
• Use a clean cloth or paper towel to clean the
couplers on the ends of the hoses. Also clean the
area around the couplers on the tractor.
• Remove the plastic plugs from the couplers and
insert the male ends.
NOTE: If the direction of motion is wrong, reverse
the couplers.
10. Raise the hitch jack.

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11. When unhooking from the tractor, reverse the
above procedure. NOTE: Occasionally air may
become trapped in the hydraulic circuit, making it
necessary to “bleed” the circuit.
To perform this operation cycle the hydraulic
several times or especially on older tractors,
temporarily loosen an easily accessible hose
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Tractor Preparation
Follow this procedure when selecting and
preparing a tractor for use with the machine:
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weight to adequately handle the machine. It is
recommended that the tractor have at least 200
PTO horsepower for normal operating conditions.
(see PTO / Horsepower Requirements on page
2-1).
2. It is recommended to pin the drawbar in its
centre draft position.
3. Use only a drawbar pin with provisions for a
mechanical retainer. Always install the retainer.
4. Always attach a safety chain between the
tractor and the machine to prevent unexpected
separation.
Spreader Preparation
Your new Nitro spreader has a brief breaking-
in period that you should follow for optimal
operation, and for maximum lifetime of your
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time, it is extremely important to follow all of the
procedures especially those listed in the “Before
using” section to avoid damage:
Before Use
1. Read the Nitro Operator’s Manual. Do not
operate the spreader until the safety precautions
in this manual and the decals on the spreader
have been read and understood by the operator.
2. Check for proper assembly and tighten all
bolts. All bolts were checked at the factory when
assembled but may need to be re-torqued as
vibrations in shipment may loosen them slightly.
3. Complete all steps in “Tractor Preparation &
Spreader Preparation” sections.
4. Lubricate the machine. Refer to the Service
section of this manual. Proper maintenance and
lubrication is the user’s responsibility and must
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5. Operate the machine slowly for a period of
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work freely.
After Operating for 2 hours:
1. Check wheel bolts torque.
2. Check all shields and guards. Tighten as
required.
3. Visually inspect all hydraulic hoses and
couplers. See “Hydraulic Safety” in the Service &
Maintenance section of this manual.
4. Check chain tightness. See “Adjust Chain
Tension” in the Troubleshooting / Maintenance
section of this manual.
After Operating for 10 hours:
1. Repeat the 2 hour service list.

Nitro 950 - Section 2 - Operation 2-3
Operation Safety
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the Nitro Manure
Spreader. Clean or replace all safety signs if they
cannot be clearly read and understood. They
are there for your safety, as well as the safety of
others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up
to YOU, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,
safe-minded operator who recognizes potential
hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
The manufacturer has designed the Nitro Manure
Spreader to be used with all its safety equipment
properly attached, to minimize the chance of
accidents. Study
this manual to make sure you have all safety
equipment attached.
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shields before starting and operating.
4. Read and understand the Owner and
Operator’s Manual before starting. Review safety
instructions annually.
5. Personal protection equipment including
safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves are
recommended during operation, adjustment,
maintaining or repairing. Do not allow long hair,
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moving parts.
6. Never place any part of your body where
it could be in danger if movement should
occur during assembly, installation, operation,
maintenance, repairing, unplugging or moving.
7. Turn tractor off, remove ignition key and
place in your pocket, and wait for moving parts
to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
8. Never use alcohol or drugs which can hinder
alertness or coordination while operating
this equipment. Consult your doctor about
operating this machine while taking prescription
medications.
9. Do not allow riders on the Nitro Manure
Spreader at any time. There is no safe place for
any riders even for troubleshooting issues.
10. Never allow children or unauthorized people
to operate or be around the Nitro Manure
Spreader.
11. Keep the working area clear of people and
other machines to prevent accidents.
12. Do not exceed a safe travelling speed when
transporting.
13. Always use extra caution when turning
around corners or in tight areas.
14. The upright beaters on the Nitro can maim or
kill. Always check for bystanders before engaging
the PTO.
Pre-operation Checklist
It is important for both personal safety and
maintaining the good mechanical condition of the
machine that this pre-operational checklist be
followed. Before operating the machine and each
time thereafter, the following areas should be
checked off:
1. Lubricate the machine completely. Refer to
“Service” in the Service & Maintenance section of
this manual.
2. Use only a tractor of adequate power (see
PTO / Horsepower Requirements on page 2-1)
and weight to handle the spreader.
3. Ensure that the machine is properly attached
to the tractor using a drawbar pin with provisions
for a mechanical retainer. Make sure that a
retainer is installed.
4. Ensure that the safety chain on the hitch is
installed.
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6. Check oil level in the tractor hydraulic
reservoir. Top up as required.

2-4 Section 2 - Operation - Nitro 950
WARNING : Use extreme care when working
around a high pressure hydraulic system. Make
sure all connections are tight and all components
are in good repair. Wear hand and eye protection
then searching for suspected leaks.
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couplers for tightness. Tighten if there are leaks.
Use a clean cloth to wipe any accumulated
dirt from the couplers before connecting to the
tractor’s hydraulic system. See “Hydraulic Safety”
in the Service & Maintenance section of this
manual.
8. Inspect all moving and rotating parts. Remove
any debris that has become entangled in the rear
beaters or the PTO drive line.
9. Make sure that all guards and shields are
installed and secured in position.
10. Check the oil level in the gearboxes. Top up
as required.
11. Ensure that the PTO driveline is securely
attached on both ends and can telescope easily.
Check that the PTO driveline shield rotates freely.
Loading
IMPORTANT : When parking the spreader for
loading, put the tractor in PARK or NEUTRAL and
apply the parking brake.
1. Fully Close Rear Hydraulic Gate
2. Load the Spreader
The manure consistency will determine how full
your spreader can be loaded. Solid manure can
usually be loaded level to slightly heaped. Wet
materials are heavier and may limit loading.
NOTES: It is unlawful to allow any manure
spillage to occur on public roadways. Do not
heap load such that manure is allowed to fall
off spreader during transporting on roadways.
Always check the apron chain and slats to make
sure they are not frozen to the bottom of the bed.
Operating the spreader when the slats or chain
are frozen to the bed may cause damage. Also
make sure there are no lumps of manure frozen
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It is recommended to make sure the apron chain
is operating properly before loading the spreader.
Unloading
1. Engage the Rear Beaters.
2. Fully Open Rear Gate
Fully extend the cylinders so the gate is fully
open all the way to the top.
NOTE : Before starting the apron chain, the
operator should get the beaters up to speed and
open the rear gate to desired height.
Turn on the tractor hydraulics used to start the
apron chain. The hydraulics adjust the speed at
which material is being pulled towards the rear
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spread as the rear beaters have more time to
“process” the material.
See Optional Flow Control pages (6-10 to 6-14),
if applicable to your Nitro Manure Spreader.

Nitro 950 - Section 3 - Transportation / Storage 3-1
Section 3 - Transportation / Storage
Transport Safety
1. Comply with state and local laws governing
safety and transporting of machinery on public
roads.
2. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down
on rough terrain and while cornering.
3. Never allow riders on the machine.
4. Keep tractor drawbar and Nitro hitch parallel.
An uneven PTO may shear off a spline shaft. Be-
low diagram shows standard tractor dimensions
matching the front PTO on the Nitro spreaders.
Storage Safety
1. Store the Nitro Manure Spreader in an area
away from human activity.
2. Do not allow children to play on or around the
Nitro Manure Spreader.
3. Store the Nitro Manure Spreader
in a dry, level area.
Maintenance Safety
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation for trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
• Keep service area clean and dry
• Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded
• Use adequate light for the job at hand
3. Never attempt to service hydraulic applications
while pressurized or with engine running.
4. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
5. Always use personal protection devices such
as hand, eye and hearing protectors, when per-
forming any service or maintenance work.
6. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine fac-
tory replacement parts must be used to restore
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manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries
or damages caused by the use of unapproved
parts and/or accessories.
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kept readily accessible while performing mainte-
nance on this equipment.
8. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws
and check that all electrical connections are prop-
erly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
9. When completing maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in ser-
vice.