H&S 5126, 5120 Operator's Manual

5120/5126 TOP SHOT

MANURE SPREADER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

W ARNING

Revision #1
5120 Starting Serial #31 1175
5126 Starting Serial #312139

H&S MANUFACTURING CO.,INC.

P.O. BOX 768 [phone] FAX [phone]

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.

HSMFG1212 Part #59622

Manufactured By

MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN 54449

CONTENTS

Warranty & W arranty Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Manufacturers St atement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Dealer Pre-Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dealer Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Information - Be Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Information - Explanation of Safety Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Safety Information - Warning - Owner Must Read and Understand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

Cap Screw Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Set-Up & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparing for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-23

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lubrication Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32

Decal Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Service Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 & Inside Back Cover

DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS

After the Top Shot has been completely set-up, check to be certain it is in correct operating order
before delivering to the customer . The following is a list of point s to inspect. Check off each item as
you have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily.

 Top Shot was not damaged in shipment. Check for dents and loose or missing parts.

Report damage immediately to H&S Manufacturing Co., Inc.

 All bolts and fasteners are tight.
 Top Shot has been correctly assembled according to instructions in this manual.

Wheel nuts and all other fasteners are tightly secured.

 All grease fittings have been lubricated. Gearboxes are filled to proper levels if applicable.

Lubrication Chapter of this manual for details.

See

 Hoses and fittings are properly attached and there are no visible leaks.
 Guards and shields are secure.

 Wheels are properly mounted.
 Tires are inflated to correct pressure.

 Chains tension is properly adjusted. See Adjustment Chapter of this manual.
 Decals are in place and legible.

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 PTO guard turns freely.
 Discharge door operates smoothly.
 Main Auger operates up and down smoothly.
 Hydraulic system does not leak under pressure.
 Lights and wiring functioning properly .
 Electronic Scale (if provided) operates properly .
 Implement and all components are functioning properly .

Connect the Top Shot onto a proper horsepower 540 RPM or 1000 RPM (if applicable)
tractor and attach the PTO. Connect the lights. Run the Top Shot and make sure all
components operate properly.

Inspection Date____________________ Model Number ________________________________

Serial Number______________________________________________

Dealer’s Name ________________________________________________________________

Signature of Pre-Delivery Inspector ________________________________________________

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DEALER DELIVERY CHECK LIST

AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS

This check list that follows is an important reminder of valuable information that should be
passed on to the customer at the time this machine is delivered.

Check off each item as you explain it to the customer.
This delivery check list, when properly filled out and signed assures the customer that the

Pre-Delivery Service was satisfactorily performed.

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Explain to the customer that the Pre-Delivery Inspection was made.
Explain to the customer all the safety precautions they must exercise when operating this

unit.
Explain to customer that regular lubrication is required for proper operation and long life of

machine. Show customer the
Give the customer the Operator’s Manual and make sure they read and understand all

operating and service instructions.

Record model and serial number on this page and page 37 of this Operators Manual.

Have customer sign a completed “Warranty Registration,” and mail it promptly.

Lubrication Chapter of the Operator’s Manual.

Date Delivered __________________________________

Dealer’s Name ________________________________________________________________

By __________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Original Buyer ______________________________________________________

Note: Warranty is not valid until warranty card is completed and returned to H&S Mfg. Co., Inc.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

BE

YOUR SAFETY

ALERT!

THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
IS INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL. REMEMBER: THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS
THE BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR.
CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY
OR DAMAGE.

H&S MANUF ACTURING CO., INC.

IS INVOL VED.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Keep signs in good condition. Immediately replace any missing or damaged signs.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol
on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential
for personal injury .

Follow recommended precautions and safe operating
practices.

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

A single word; DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION is used
with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most
serious hazards.

Safety signs with signal word DANGER or WARNING are
typically near specific hazards.

General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.

FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual, and all safety signs on your machine. Follow all
recommended precautions and safe operating procedures.

OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED

The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km/h (20 m.p.h.).

Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the maximum
transport speed of this implement. Regardless of the maximum speed capability
of the tractor being used to tow this implement, do not exceed the implement’s
maximum transport speed.

Exceeding the implements maximum transport speed can result in:

* Loss of control of the tractor/implement combination
* Reduced or no ability to stop during braking
* Implement tire failure
* Damage to the implement structure or its components

Use additional caution and reduce speed when towing under adverse surface
conditions, when turning, and when on inclines.

Do not attempt transport if the fully loaded implement weighs more than 1.5 times
the weight of the tractor.

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TRACTORS:

This Operators Manual uses the term “Tractor” when identifying the the power source.

WARNING

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS
WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

KNOW HOW TO STOP MACHINE BEFORE STARTING IT.

If the machine becomes clogged or for servicing, Stop the tractor engine, remove ignition key and

allow all mechanisms to stop. Before cleaning or working on the machine, detach the PTO shaft, and
completely disengage the tractor hydraulics.

DO NOT attempt to perform maintenance or repair with tractor running, and PTO, and hydraulic hoses
connected to the tractor.

DO NOT step up on the Top Shot at any time while in operation.
NEVER manually feed material into the expeller.
DO NOT allow minors to operate or be near the Top Shot.
DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL OTHER THAN THE QUALIFIED OPERATOR NEAR THE T op Shot.
ST AY CLEAR of discharge expeller when in operation.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all moving parts when the
Loose or floppy clothing should not be worn by the operator.
Be sure the
Do not step over PTO shaft: Stay clear of PTO at all times.
NEVER start the
Never operate the
ST AY CLEAR of hydraulic lines, they may be under extreme pressure or heat.

Top Shot is clear of people, tools, and other objects before engaging PTO.

Top Shot until all guards and safety shields are secured in place.

Top Shot with a PTO speed greater than the recommended PTO RPM.

Top Shot is in operation.

H&S Mfg. Co. always takes the operator and their safety into consideration and guards exposed moving
parts for their protection. However, some areas cannot be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper
operation. In addition, the Operators Manual and decals on the Top Shot itself warn you of further
danger and should be read and observed closely .

Study The Above Safety Rules

ATTENTION - BE ALERT - YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED

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