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OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL NO. 05-01-TRAILER MANUFACTURED BY County Hwy. A West P.O. Box 405 Dorchester, Wisconsin 54425-0405 Phone 715-654-5132 • FAX 715-654-5513 1-800-325-9103 www.meyermfg.com E-mail: sales@meyermfg.com DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. 07/05 TANDEM TRAILER XT2200 XT2200L XT2200XL MODELS [...]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ....................................3 Introduction .......................................4 Warranty .........................................5 Safety ..........................................6 Safety Precautions ....................................7 Transporting .......................................8 Use Safe[...]
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new Meyer farm equipment product. Undoubtedly you have given much consideration to your purchase and we’re proud that you have selected Meyer. Pride in craftsmanship, engineering and customer service have made Meyer products the finest in the farm equipment industry today. There is no substitute [...]
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WARRANTY Meyer Mfg. Corp. warrants new Meyer’s trailers to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal recommended use and service, as stated in the operator’s manual, as follows: 1. Meyer Mfg. will repair or replace F.O.B. Dorchester, WI, as Meyer Mfg. elects, any part of a new Meyer’s trailer which is defective in material[...]
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SAFETY A brief definition of signal words that are used in this manual is as follows. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. Take time to be careful! BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WH[...]
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TRANSPORTING DO NOT OPERATE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Be certain your forage box is properly mounted to the trailer. Consult your dealer if you have any questions about the tie down kit from the manufacturer. INSPECT REGULARLY THAT ALL CONNECTIONS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND SECURE BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SE[...]
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BE SURE YOU HAVE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR YOUR LOADED TRAILER TO AVOID CONTACT WHEN TRAVELING UNDER ELECTRICAL POWER LINES. CONTACT CAN RESULT IN SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. ATTACHING TRAILER WITH BRAKES TO TOW VEHICLE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SURGE BRAKES ARE TO BE USED FOR ASSISTING IN STOPPING ONLY AND ARE NOT TO BE RELIED ON AS THE ONLY[...]
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Tandem Trailer Page 10 Figure 2. Lubrication Diagram L2 L1 L2 L1 XT1600 &XT1600L TRAILERS TOP VIEW L1 Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides XT2200, XT2200L & XT2200XL TRAILERS SIDE VIEW BEFORE SERVICING OR INSPECTING THIS TRAILER, HAVE IT HITCHED TO A TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF, KEYS REMOVED AND PARKING BRAKE SET[...]
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DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 20 MPH. PACK WHEEL BEARINGS 1. Chock all four wheels or hitch to tractor with en - gine off, key removed and parking brake set. Jack empty trailer off ground and support with ad - equate jack stands. 2. Disassemble hub and remove all old grease. Clean bearings in non flammable solvent and dry. 3. Reassemble hub and[...]
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tread wear. By spacing the tire beads farther apart the sidewalls are forced to flex in an area lower than normal and this can result in circumferential carcass breaks and/or separation. USE OF A RIM NARROWER THAN RECOMMENDED This condition brings potential mounting problems because the rim shield or flange cover molded into most drive tire designs[...]
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BRAKE MAINTENANCE Before towing, check that the brake fluid reservoir is maintained to at least half full. If not refill with DOT 3 brake fluid. Check complete system for any leaks and repair as needed. Examine actuator for bent parts or excessive wear. Straighten or replace any worn parts as needed. Check to see that all mounting bolts and fastene[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 14 REPAIR PARTS MODELS XT1600 & XT1600L FRAME & O-BEAM[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 15 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 75-1600 Trailer Frame Assembly-XT1600 1 75-1600-L Trailer Frame Assembly-XT1600L 1 2 75-0074 Bolt On Hitch 1 75-2005 Optional Swivel Hitch 1 3 956-3803 Jack 1 4 75-1601 Right O-Beam Assembly Less Hubs 1 75-1603 Right O-Beam Assembly W/Hubs 1 5 75-1602 Left O-Beam Assembly Less Hubs 1 75-1604 Le[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 16 MODEL XT2200, XT2200L & XT2200XL FRAME See Page 18 for O-Beam. KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 75-2000 Trailer Frame Assembly - XT2200 1 75-2000-L Trailer Frame Assembly - XT2200L 1 75-2000-XL Trailer Frame Assembly - XT2200XL 1 2 75-2020 Plate, Brake Actuator Mount, Opt 1 3 956-3803 Jack 1 4 75-0074 Hitch Plate Assembly [...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 17 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 75-2200 Trailer Frame Assembly-XT2200 1 75-2200-L Trailer Frame Assembly-XT2200L 1 75-2200-XL Trailer Frame Assembly-XT2200XL 1 2 75-2020 Plate, Brake Actuator Mount (Optional) 1 3 956-3803 Jack 1 4 75-0074 Hitch Plate Assy, (Prior to Serial #0822225) 1 75-0076 Hitch Plate Assy. (Serial #082222[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 18 MODEL XT2200, XT2200L & XT2000XL O-BEAM KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 75-0111 3-1/2" Spindle Assembly 4 2 75-2000-20 XT2200 O-Beam Center Pivot Shaft Welded Assembly 2 3 901-3867-2 Tandem Locking Collar 2 4 901-3864-2 Pivot Shaft Nylon Bushing 2 5 30-0006 Zerk 1/8" NPT x 90 Degrees 2 6 30-0006 Zerk 1/8" NP[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 19 MODEL XT2200, XT2200L & XT2000XL AXLE & WHEELS (SHORT OFFSET) (LONG OFFSET) KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 75-0211 Hub Assembly Complete 15,000# 4 2 75-0211-2 Seal 1 3 75-0211-3 Bearing Cone 1 4 75-0211-4 Bearing Cup 1 5 75-0208-5 Bearing Cup 1 6 75-0208-6 Bearing Cone 1 7 75-0208-7 Washer 1 8 75-0208-8 Nut 1 9 75-020[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 20 HUB FOR MODELS XT1600 & XT1600L KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 0 75-0207 Hub , Complete Assembly 4 1 75-0207-1 Hub w/Races 1 2 75-0207-2 Grease Seal 1 3 75-0207-3 Inner Wheel Bearing 1 4 75-0207-4 Inner Wheel Race 1 5 75-0202-4 Outer Wheel Race 1 6 75-0202-3 Outer Wheel Bearing 1 7 75-0205-7 Washer 1 8 75-0205-8 Nut 1 9 75-[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 21 HUB FOR MODELS XT2200, XT2200L & XT2000XL KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 75-0211 Hub Assembly Complete 15,000# 4 2 75-0211-2 Seal 1 3 75-0211-3 Bearing Cone 1 4 75-0211-4 Bearing Cup 1 5 75-0208-5 Bearing Cup 1 6 75-0208-6 Bearing Cone 1 7 75-0208-7 Washer 1 8 75-0208-8 Nut 1 9 75-0208-9 Cotter Pin 1 10 75-0208-10 Hub Cap[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 22 XT2200 OPTIONAL BRAKE PACKAGE (1 OF 2) Serial # 0822225 & Later Prior to Serial # 0822225[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 23 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 57-0032 XT2200 Trailer Optional Brake Actuator 1 2 57-0029-1 Spring Spacer 1 3 57-0029-2 Nylon Slide Bearing Button 12 4 *57-0029-3 Safety Break-Away Lever 1 5 *57-0029-4 Safety Break-Away Lock 1 6 57-0009-2 S-Hook (Heavy Stationary) 1 7 57-0030 Safety Break-Away Chain 96" 1 8 33-0032-1 S-H[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 24 XT2200 OPTIONAL BRAKE PACKAGE (2 0F 2)[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 25 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 57-0002 13" R.H. Free Backing Brake Assembly 1 57-0003 13" L.H. Free Backing Brake Assembly 1 1 57-0002-2 Back Plate Assembly 1 2 57-0002-3 Brake Shoe Assembly 1 3 57-0002-4 Shoe Lever 1 4 57-0002-5 Shoe Assembly 1 5 57-0003-1 Wheel Cylinder assembly Left 1 57-0002-1 Wheel Cylinder assemb[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 26 TRAILERS XT1600 XT1600L XT2200 XT2200L XT2200XL BOXES 4516 OK NA NA NA NA 4518 NA OK NA NA NA 4616 OK NA NA NA NA 4618 NA OK NA NA NA 4620 NA OK OK NA NA 4622 NA NA OK OK NA 4116 OK NA NA NA NA 4118 OK NA NA NA NA 4120 NA OK OK NA NA 4122 NA NA OK NA NA 4216 OK NA NA NA NA 4218 NA OK NA NA NA 4220 NA OK OK NA NA 4222 NA NA OK[...]
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Tandem Trailer Page 27 Model M1100 XT1600 XT1600L XT2200 XT2200L XT2200XL Style Tandem Tandem Tandem Long Tandem Tandem Long Tandem Long Capacity 22,000 lbs. 32,000 lbs. 32,000 lbs. 40,000 lbs. 40,000 lbs. 40,000 lbs. Tread Width 76" 82" 82" 80" 80" 80" Spindle Size 2" 3" 3" 3.5" 3.5" 3.5"[...]
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