Degelman MANURE SPREADER Hook Up to Manure Spreader User Guide

Degelman MANURE SPREADER Hook Up to Manure Spreader User Guide

• Refer to operators manual for complete safety and operation info.

Hook-up to Manure Spreader

NOTE: Stop the tractor engine, place all controls in neutral, set park brake before dismounting.

1. Connect and properly secure to tractor drawbar.
2. Connect PTO driveline to tractor.
3. Connect the Flow Control cable plugs.
4. Connect the Electrical Light plug.
5. Connect the Hydraulics.
6. CHAIN CONVEYOR CIRCUIT ……Hydraulic Motor
7. GATE LIFT CIRCUIT ……………Rear Gate Cylinders
8. Raise, adjust hitch jack 90º to storage position, or relocate to alternate side storage location.

PTO: Connect the PTO Driveline

• Check that the PTO driveline telescopes easily and the shield rotates freely
• Attach the driveline to tractor by:
  • Retracting the locking collar
  • Slide the yoke over the shaft
  • Push yoke until lock collar clicks into position

Connect Flow Control

• Connect the cable plug ends from the flow control box to the valve assembly

Connect the Hyd. lines

• Clean off couplers on hose & tractor with cloth
• Remove plugs & insert couplers
  • Ensure pressure & return lines are matched up on same valve bank

Loading the Manure Spreader

1. Fully close the rear hydraulic gate.
   NOTE:

   • Always check the floor drag chain and slats to make sure they are not frozen to the bottom of the bed.
   • it is recommended to make sure chains and table floor are operating properly before loading the spreader.

2. . Load the Spreader.
   NOTE:

   • The moisture content will determine how full it can be loaded. Refer to the specifications for capacity.
   • Do not heap load such that manure is allowed to fall off spreader during transporting on roadways.
   • Solid manure can generally be loaded level to slightly heaped. High moisture materials may limit loading.
   • Use front mesh cover when loading wet, slurry materials. When spreading coarser material, mesh cover may be removed for visibility, if desired.

Unloading/Operating the Manure Spreader

DANGER
ROTATING PARTS
CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT

• All driveline, tractor and equipment shields in place.
• Drivelines securely attached at both ends.
• Driveline shields that turn freely on driveline.

DANGER
THROWN OBJECTS
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
KEEP AWAY!

• Always keep bystanders and co-workers a minimum of 500 ft (150m) away.

DANGER
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH

• If abnormal vibrations occur, shut down machine, wait for all moving parts to stop, inspect machine, drivelines, and rear beaters for missing, jammed, or damaged components.

IMPORTANT: For customers with John Deere tractors, to reduce the risk of damaging your M28/34 driveline clutches, please contact your local JD Dealer regarding PTO calibration and Soft Start settings on tractor.

1. Start up the rear beaters (PTO) and bring up to speed.

2. Fully open rear gate all the way to the top 2 .

3. Start the table floor: Turn on Control Box. Turn on the hydraulics 1 used to start the table floor moving. Adjust speed with the Flow Control Dial.
   (A typical starting speed on the flow control dial is 40, based on spreading cattle manure. Operators may wish to slow this down a bit depending on preference or material being spread.)
   NOTE:

   • A slower speed results in a finer spread as the beaters have more time to process the material.
   • At the end of the day, turn off the Control Box power switch to prevent possibility of battery drain.

4. Travel Speed:

   • A suggested starting speed is between 4-5 mph. This can be adjusted to operator preference.
     The effective spread is roughly 60ft (although thinned out material may cover distances of up to 100ft).

5. IMPORTANT: Lower Gate as Load Decreases 2

DANGER: When the load decreases, it is strongly recommended to lower the rear gate about 1/3 of the way down to prevent debris from being projected towards the front.
(Normally, the load itself blocks possible manure and loose materials from being thrown towards the front. As the load/pile gets reduced, the rear beaters may throw some material forward.)

DANGER
THROWN OBJECTS
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH
LOWER GATE!

• Rotation of rear beaters can throw some material forward. As load size is reduced, it is recommended to lower rear gate about 1/3 down to prevent forward projected debris.

Unplugging the Manure Spreader

1. Stop the table floor: Disengage the hydraulics that run the table floor chains and turn off flow control box.
2. Lower RPM: After PTO clutch dis-engages, lower RPM below 500 RPM in order for it to re-engage.
3. Reverse the Table Floor Direction: Reverse the hydraulics used to start the table floor moving in order to back material away from beaters. Stop table after material is backed away from beaters or if pile doesn’t move.
4. Re-start Beaters: Bring beaters back up to regular speed.
5. Start table floor chain: Re-start table floor movement by turning the hydraulics on in the proper direction.

NOTE: If this does not solve the situation, a closer inspection and manual unplugging may be required.
DANGER: Stop the tractor engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing or unplugging.

Maintenance
(Check Machine Daily)

• Check for missing, worn or damaged parts.

• Drivelines, PTO, working points & pins

• Hydraulic Connections & Hoses

• Tires, Hubs & Spindles

• Refer to operators manual for complete safety and operation info.

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