Valmar 2055 User manual

2055 / 2455 / 3255 Pneumatic
Granular Applicator
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Valmar Airflo Inc.
Box 100
Elie, MB R0H 0H0
Phone (204) 353
Issue Date: June 1999 FAX [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Box 100
Elie, MB
R0H 0H0
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Email: valma[email protected]
Printed in Canada
Issue Date: June 1999 Part No. 20.6191

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VALMAR 2055 / 2455 / 3255 Applicator
Table of Contents
Item Page
Serial Number Location 3
1 - Introduction 4
2 - Safety 5
3 - Safety Decals 8
4 - Operation 11
5 - Calibration 17
6 - Adjustments and Service 29
7 - Troubleshooting 37
8 - Options 41
9 - Specifications 43
10- Parts 48
Printing Date: March 2009

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Warranty VALMAR
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VALMAR WARRANTY
All Valmar products are warranted for one year against defects in materials and workmanship and
to perform according to specifications when such products are properly assembled, installed, used
and maintained.
Valmar warrants that its manufactured parts will be as specified and will be free from defects in
material and workmanship.
Valmar's liability under this warranty shall be limited to one of the following:
1. Repair or replacement of the defective part at our discretion.
2. Granting of a reasonable allowance providing action of dealer has been approved by Valmar.
Warranty will be allotted only upon return and inspection of part by Valmar and if part is determined
to be defective in terms of materials or workmanship.
This obligation shall not include any transportation charges or any extra costs or liability for any
direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay.
WARRANTY LIMITED OR VOID
Any use for purposes other than those for which the product was designed, operation beyond rated
capacity, substitution of parts not approved by Valmar, or alteration or repair by others in such
manner as in our judgment affects the product materially and adversely shall void this warranty.
Warranty does not apply to any machine or part which has been repaired or altered in any way so
as in Valmar's judgement to affect its reliabilty, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or
accident.
Component parts, equipment, accessories and items not fabricated by Valmar are warranted only
to the extent of the original manufacturer's warranty.
Valmar reserves the right to make improvement changes on any of our products without notice.
WARRANTY CLAIMS PROCEDURE
1. A warranty claim form must be completed by your Valmar dealer.
2. Defective parts for which a warranty claim is made must be returned to Valmar within 15 days
from the claim date.

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VALMAR Serial Number Location
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Serial Number Location
Your Valmar applicator has a model and serial
number to clearly identify it. Always give your
dealer the Model Number and Serial Number of
your machine when ordering parts or requesting
service information. Mark the model and serial
numbers in the spaces provided for easy
reference.
Applicator Serial Number
The Serial Number Plate is located on the front
right-hand inside panel of the hopper as shown
in the photo below.
Model No. ___________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Hydraulic Motor Serial Number
______________________________
Gas Engine Serial Number
_____________________________

VALMAR Introduction
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1 - Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of a Valmar applicator for your farming operation. This equipment has
been designed to meet the needs of a discerning agricultural industry for the pneumatic application of
fertilizer and granular herbicide products.
Safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of your applicator requires that you and all who operate or
maintain this machine read and understand all information contained in this Operator's Manual.
Safety Alert Symbol
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this symbol be
alert to the possibility of personal injury. CAREFULLY
READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS.
Dealer Information
Your Valmar dealer is your source for parts and service for your applicator. If you need any assistance
with the operation or maintenance of your machine, call your Valmar dealer. Write the dealer's name
and phone number below for handy reference.
Dealer's Name:
Dealer Phone No.:
Operator Orientation
The directions left, right, front and rear as mentioned throughout the manual are as seen from the
driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.

Valmar Safety
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2 – Safety
Read the Operator’s Manual
ALL OPERATORS must read and
understand the Operator’s manual before
working with the applicator. Review the
Operator’s manual and safety decals of this
machine before each season of use.
The Safety Alert Symbol is on all safety
decals. When you see the symbol, follow
the instructions to avoid injury or death.
Signal Words
Note the use of the words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION on the safety
decals. Each signal word denotes a
different type of hazard as shown:
DANGER
AN IMMEDIATE AND SPECIFIC HAZARD
WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN
WARNING
A SPECIFIC HAZARD OR UNSAFE
PRACTICE WHICH COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF
PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN
CAUTION
UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IF PROPER
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN, OR AS A
REMINDER OF GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES
Operator Safety
If your Valmar applicator is mounted on a
towed implement, the operator must
observe the safety requirements of both the
towing vehicle and the applicator. Applicator
owners must give operation instructions to
employees or operators before allowing
them to operate the applicator, and at least
annually thereafter according to OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) Regulation 1928.57.