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1 INST ALLA TION and OPERA TING INSTRUCTION MANU AL INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL SAFETY ALERT ............................................................................... 2 SPREADER ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 3- 5 SPREADER OPERA TION .............................................................. 6-8 SPREADER MAINTENA[...]
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2 ! THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE IS A CAREFUL OPERA TOR! SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL THIS SYMBOL MEANS A TTENTION! BECOME ALERT! Y OUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED! PLEASE READ AND UNDERST AND COMPLETEL Y BEFORE DOING! SAFE EQUIPMENT INST ALLERS AND OPERA TORS: TURN OFF ALL POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OPERA TIONS FOLL OW RECOMMENDED OPERA TING PROCEDURES. [...]
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3 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS AND INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS: The Meyer MDV Series Spreaders can mount and store as a single unit. The Meyer MDV Series Spreader will mount on most 15,000-20,000 GVW trucks as well as larger trucks. W ARNING DO NOT O VERL OAD THE VEHICLE . It is quite possible to overload the vehicle by improperly mounting[...]
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4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTION FOR ELECTRIC THROT TLE CONTROL W ARNING 1. Disconnect battery , NEGA TIVE CABLE (if already installed). 2 . Spreaders with factory installed throttle controls do not require installer hook-up to the engine. The actuator has been installed and tested at the factory . 3 . Raise the engine shroud and securely prop it in pl[...]
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5 W ARNING Use safety glasses or other face protection against possible battery explosion. Do not smoke and avoid other sources of ignition. 1 3. Attach the positive battery cable (each end must have a rubber boot) to the positive terminal of the solenoid and to the positive terminal of the battery Make sure these protective boots are covering the [...]
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6 OPERA TION W ARNING BEFORE OPERATING THE CONTROL P ANEL - MAKE SURE THA T NO ONE IS INSIDE THE HOPPER OR NEAR THE SPINNER. 1 . Electric Throttle Control P anel Switch functions (Sequence of Operations) A . ON/OFF System power activated (ready to start). Spreader engine is not running. Spreader conveyor is not engaged. B. ST ART (Engine only) 1 . [...]
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7 D . TO CONTROL Conveyor Speed. 1. Hold HI to increase speed. NOTE: Do not hold switch in HI position after the desired RPM is achieved or you will choke and/or stall the engine. 2. Hold LO to decrease speed. E . TO DISENGAGE Spreader Conveyor . 1. T ap ST ART switch momentarily so that red indicator light goes out. Do not fully depress the ST ART[...]
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8 W ARNING AL WA YS ST AND A T A SAFE DIST ANCE A W A Y FROM THE SPINNER WHILE OPERA TING AL WA YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB WHILE SPREADER IS RUNNING. B. Spread pattern depends on baffle settings and spinner RPM. Maximum spread width is 30 ft. 1 . Speeding up or slowing down the engine will increase or decrease spread patte[...]
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9 MAINTENANCE W ARNING DO NOT A T TEMPT TO LIF T THE SPREADER B Y THE CENTER LIF T OR CORNER LIF T HOOKS WITH MA TERIAL IN THE SPREADER . 1 Grease idler bearings on idler shaft take up assembly , outboard bearing on gearbox output shaft, and lower spinner bearing every ten hours of operation. 2 . Grease input shaft bearing on gearbox every fifty ho[...]
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10 HYDRAULICS W ARNING Leaking high pressure fluids can inject themselves under the skin of persons near a leak, creating grave medical risks. TAKE CARE TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO HIGH PRESSURE FL UIDS. 1 . Hydraulic components should be kept as clean as possible during assembly operations. 2. Galvanized pipe and pipe fittings must not be used because fl[...]
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11 DUAL FL OW VAL VE/ST AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1 . IMPORT ANT : A pipe joint sealant compatible with hydraulic oil must be applied to all screw fittings. (T eflon T ape Sealant Is Not Recommended) 2 . Hose ends connected to flow valve must be of the swivel type. 3 . CAUTION : Over tightening of the fittings in flow valve may cause da[...]
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12 DUAL FL OW CONTROL VAL VE 62213[...]
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13 P ARTS LIST FOR DUAL HYDRAULIC FL OW CONTROL VAL VE (62213) Item P ar t Number Qt y . Description 1 62383 2 Screw 2 62098 2 H a n d k n o b 3 62384 2 Dow el Pi n 4 62385 2 Roll Pin 5 62386 2 Spring 6 04105-285-06 2 O-Ring, Viton ® 7 04105-285-07 2 Back-up, T eflon 8 04105-285-08 2 O-Ring, Viton ® - 62099 Ki t, Seal - Consists of Items 6, 7 &am[...]
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15 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV ENGINE DRIVEN HOPPER ASSEMBLIES (Carbon Steel) Item P art Number Q ty . Description 1 00115-146-01 1 Weld, Hopper 840 00115-146-02 1 W eld, Hopper 844 00115-146-09 1 W eld, Hopper 940 00115-146-10 1 W eld, Hopper 944 00115-146-17 1 W eld, Hopper 1040 00115-146-18 1 W eld, Hopper 1044 6 62343 1 Weld, Drag Chain, 8' MDV 62[...]
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16 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV ENGINE DRIVEN HOPPER ASSEMBLIES (Carbon Steel)Continued I te m Part Number Qty . Description 65 04003-002-06 1 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 HH GR5 ZP 66 61205 1 Bolt, L 67 20352 5 Flatwasher , 5/16" U.S.S. ZP 68 04093-022-00 2 Grommet, CA Plug T ype (1 1/4") 69 61179 1 Solenoid, Grounded 70 62046 2 T erminal, Insula[...]
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17 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV ENGINE DRIVEN HOPPER ASSEMBLIES (Stainless Steel) Item Part Number Q ty . Description 1 00115-146-05 1 Weld, Hopper 840, S3 00115-146-06 1 Weld, Hopper 844, S3 00115-146-13 1 Weld, Hopper 940, S3 00115-146-14 1 Weld, Hopper 944, S3 00115-146-21 1 Weld, Hopper 1040, S3 00115-146-22 1 Weld, Hopper 1044, S3 6 62343 1 W eld, Drag[...]
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18 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV ENGINE DRIVEN HOPPER ASSEMBLIES (Stainless Steel) Item Part Number Qty . Description 6 9 61179 1 Solenoid, Grounded 7 0 62046 2 T erminal, Insulated Ring 7 1 62188 2 Connector , 16-14 Insulated Butt 7 3 62040 1 Cable, Battery 7 4 61213 1 Cable, Starter 7 5 62395 2 Sp ri ng, Li n kage 7 6 04607-004-00 2 Clamp, 3/8" Nylon [...]
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19 Notes[...]
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20 ! #$ $$ % ! "" !' !# # #% # ## $ & "! ' #" ' " #! $ $ $ & ' & % ' "$ "# # & "! #' " " $# $" "' "% # "& "' # $& " $ !" $ $ #& !?[...]
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21 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV HYDRAULIC HOPPER AS SEMBLIES (Carbon Steel) Item Part Number Qt y . Description 00115-146-01 1 Weld, Hopper 840 00115-146-02 1 Weld, Hopper 844 00115-146-09 1 Weld, Hopper 940 00115-146-10 1 Weld, Hopper 944 00115-146-17 1 Weld, Hopper 1040 00115-146-18 1 Weld, Hopper 1044 5 61201 1 Key , 1/4" x 7/8" Woodruff 6 6234[...]
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22 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV HYDRAULIC HOPPER AS SEMBLIES (Carbon Steel) I t e m Part Number Qty . Description 5 5 62298 1 Weld, Inverted V 8' 62296 1 Weld, Inverted V 9' 62294 1 Weld, Inverted V 10' 5 6 62314 1 Guard, Shaft 5 9 20203 1 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Car GR5 ZP 6 0 04003-032-04 4 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 Car SS 6 1 62007 [...]
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23 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV HYDRAULIC HOPPER ASSEMBLIES (Stainless Steel) Item Part Number Qt y . Description 1 00115-146-05 1 Weld, Hopper 840, S3 00115-146-06 1 Weld, Hopper 844, S3 00115-146-13 1 Weld, Hopper 940, S3 00115-146-14 1 Weld, Hopper 944, S3 00115-146-21 1 Weld, Hopper 1040, S3 00115-146-22 1 Weld, Hopper 1044, S3 5 61201 1 Ke y , 1/4"[...]
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24 P ARTS LIST FOR MDV HYDRAULIC HOPPER ASSEMBLIES (Stainless Steel) I t e m Part Number Qty . Description 5 6 62315 1 Guard, Shaft, S3 5 7 62354 1 Wiper , Chain 5 8 62395 2 Sp ri ng, Li n kage 5 9 04003-033-05 1 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Car SS 6 0 04003-032-04 4 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 Car SS 6 1 62007 1 D ecal, Caution 6 2 04004-002-22 2 Flatwasher , 1/2&q[...]
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25 Notes[...]
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26 10 11 3 5 1 8 2 7 16 15 13 9 14 6 DANGER CAUTION 12 5 17 7 4 9 18 21 19 23 24 29 24 22 24 25 DETAIL -A DET AIL -A 28 26 27 25 14 30[...]
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27 P ARTS LIST FOR HYDRAULIC SPINNER AS SEMBL Y (Carbon Steel) Item Part Number Qt y . Description 1 62312 1 Weld, Spinner Frame 2 62057 1 Shaft, Spinner (Long) 3 62146 1 Disc, Poly Spinner 13" 4 60324 1 Motor , Hydraulic (AA) 5 04003-003-06 2 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2 HH GR5 ZP 6 04003-807-09 2 Locknut, 3/8-16 Cen Lock ZP 7 04003-003-01 8 Bolt, 3/8[...]
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28 10 11 3 5 1 8 2 7 16 15 13 9 14 6 DANGER CAUTION 12 19 22 4 18 17 20 22 DETAIL -A DET AIL -A 25 24 26 23 23 14 27[...]
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29 P ARTS LIST FOR ENGINE DRIVEN SPINNER ASSEMBL Y (Carbon Steel) Item Part Number Qt y . Description 62312 1 Weld, Spinner Frame 2 62057 1 Shaft, Spinner (Long) 3 62146 1 Disc, Poly Spinner 13" 4 04010-016-01 2 Pin, 1/8" x 1" Cotter SS 5 04003-003-06 1 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2 HH GR5 ZP 6 04003-807-09 1 Locknut, 3/8-16 Cen Lock ZP 7 04003-0[...]
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30 ELECTRIC CONTROLS P ARTS & SCHEMA TIC (Honda) WIRING A T THE ENGINE NOTE: The plug is wired to the cable as indicated on the connector . (That is; red to red, black to black, etc.) Item Part No. Q t y . Description 1 00115-189-00 Assy , Control Cable 2 62119 1 Plug, 7 Con ductor 3 62170 1 Conductor-7, 14 ga. 103" 4 62081 1 A ct uat or ,[...]
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31 ELECTRIC CONTROLS P ARTS & SCHEMA TIC (Briggs & Stratton) WIRING A T THE ENGINE NOTE: The plug is wired to the cable as indicated on the connector . (That is; red to red, black to black, etc.) Item Part No. Qt y . Description 1 62169 1 Assy , Control Cable 2 62119 1 Plug, 7 Conductor 3 62170 1 Conductor-7, 14 ga. 103" 4 62081 1 A ct[...]
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32 ON OFF CHOKE LO HI START CONV . 1 2 4 3 5 6 2 MOUNTING T ABS BROWN RED BLUE BL UE BROWN RED RED YELL OW YELL OW RED BLACK BLACK BLACK GREEN YELL OW BLUE BLUE BL UE 4-, RED RED BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN YELL OW YELL OW YELL OW BLUE BLUE RED RED RED GREEN BROWN BLACK BLACK BROWN BRO WN RED EMPTY EMPTY 14 18 16 # % &[...]
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33 P ARTS LIST FOR CONTROL P ANEL AS SEMBL Y (62267) Item Part Number Qty . Description 1 62150 1 Enclosure 2 62151 2 Panel, End 3 62152 1 Pa ne l, Mid dl e 4 62153 1 Switch, START/CONV 5 62154 1 Switch, Choke HI/LO 6 62155 1 Switch, ON/OFF 7 62156 3 C on n. , double M/FM 8 62157 1 Assembly , Cable 1 0 62158 1 Enclosure, Back Panel 1 1 04002-059-04[...]
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34 P ARTS LIST FOR HYDRA ULIC MOTOR (60324) I t e m Part Number Qty . Description 1 20644 4 S c r e w, 5/16" - 24 x 7/8" Cap 2 1 Seal 3 62404 1 F l a n ge, Mounting (4 Bolt) 4 Seal, O-Ring 5 04101 035 05 1 Race, Bearing 6 Seal, O-Ring 7 04101 035 07 1 Bearing, Thrust Needle 8 04009 002 02 1 Ke y , 1/4" x 1 W oodruff 9 04101 035 0[...]
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35 P ARTS LIST FOR DURST GEAR B O X ASSEMBL Y (61178) Item Part No. Qty . Description 1 62033 1 Housing 2 62034 1 Cover 3 62035 1 Worm Gear - Bronze 4 62036 1 Worm 5 62025 2 Bearing Cone 6 62022 2 Bearing Cone 7 62019 4 Bearing Cup 8 62026 1 Snap Ring Input 9 62027 1 Snap Ring Output 10 62020 4 Snap Ring 11 62028 4 Capscrew , 3/8" x 3/4" [...]
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36 Optional Hopper T op Screens ST ANDARD HOPPER TOP SCREENS Item Part Number Q ty . Description 1 62258 4 Weldment, Screen (57.125" X 34") (10 ft Unit) 62558 & 62556 2 Weldment, Screen (9 ft. Unit) 62256 4 Weldment, Screen (45.125" x 34") (8 ft. Unit) OPTIONAL HOLD DOWN KIT (62259) Item Part Number Q ty . Description 1 0406[...]
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37 ONE YEAR WARRANTY Meyer Products promises to the consumer to repair or , at Meyer Products' option, to replace any part of this Meyer Spreader except expendable parts such as pins, spreader fins, and other normal wear items, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use for a period of one year from the date of de[...]
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38 Meyer Products 18513 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44112-1084 Postage Postage Postage Postage Postage Required Required Required Required Required NAME PLA TE INFORMA TION When ordering parts or requesting information or assistance, always include the information listed below . The Model Number and Serial Number for the Spreader are show[...]