Meyer 3116, 4120, 4116, 3120, 3118 User Manual

OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL NO. 02-1-QD

FOR

3100 & 4100 SERIES

QUICK DUMP REAR UNLOAD BOX

3100 SERIES: 4100 SERIES

3116 4116
3118 4118
3120 4120

4122

08-00

MANUFACTURED BY

COUNTY HWY. A WEST

P.O. BOX 405

DORCHESTER, WISCONSIN 54425-0405

PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]

1-800-325-9103

WWW.MEYERMFG.COM

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Meyer Quick Dump Rear Unload Box. This is
the simplest, most flexible system on the
market today. With proper operation and pre
ventative maintenance it will last for years.

This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
means ATTENTION! BE CAREFUL! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED! It stresses an atti
tude of HEADS UP FOR SAFETY. When
you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility
of PERSONAL INJURY and carefully read
the message that follows.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE
WITHOUT ALL COVERS, SHIELDS AND
GUARDS IN PLACE. KEEP HANDS, FEET
AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING
PARTS. SOME COVERS AND GUARDS
HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR ILLUSTRA­TIVE PURPOSES ONLY IN THIS MANUAL.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI­OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

At the front of this manual is a Product Regis­tration and Inspection Certificate. Be sure
your dealer has completed this certificate
and forwarded a copy to the manufacturer to
validate the manufacturer’s warranty. The
product model and serial number are re
corded on this certificate for your conve

nience and for proper identification of your
dump box by your dealer and the manufac
turer when ordering repair parts. The serial
number tag is found on the left rear drive

­frame plate and is also stamped near the
PTO shaft hanger bracket on the left front up
right.

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All references to right hand (RH), left hand
(LH), front and rear apply to the product as
viewed looking at the rear of the box.

For information on ordering repair parts, re
fer to the repair parts section of this manual.
Orders must list the complete description,
correct part number, and total amount re
quired.

You are urged to study this manual and fol­low the instructions carefully. Your efforts will
be repaid in better operation and service as
well as a savings in time and repair expense.
Failure to read this manual and understand
the machine could lead to serious injury. If
you do not understand instructions in this
manual, contact either your dealer or Meyer
Manufacturing Corp. at Dorchester, WI

54425.

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This supercedes all previous published in

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structions.

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Meyer Mfg. Corp. warrants new Meyer’s quick dump rear unload boxes 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 dump box which
is defective in material or workmanship.

a. Without charge for either parts or labor during the first year following delivery to the original retail customer, and;
b. Without charge for parts (not labor) during the second year following delivery to the original retail customer.

2. In addition to the above basic warranty, Meyer Mfg. will replace or repair, F.O.B. Dorchester, WI as Meyer’s elects;
a. Any aluminized or galvaneal painted steel panel which comprises the sides and rear of the box portion of the dump box,

upon evidence satisfactory to Meyer Mfg., that any such panels either rusted or corroded through or cracked, or split as a re
sult of a defect in material or workmanship.

b. The warranty on aluminized and galvaneal steel panels shall apply during the first 10 years following delivery to the orig

inal retail customer.

3. Warranty forms must be completed and returned to Meyer Mfg. for this warranty to be valid.

4. This warranty is effective on all sales of Meyer dump boxes made after 1-1-1986.

5. This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty which is applicable in connection with the manufacture and sale of this

product and Meyer Mfg. Corp. responsibility is limited accordingly.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .....................................2

TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................3

SAFETY ..........................................4

SAFETY DECALS.....................................5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................6

PRE-OPERATION ....................................7

TRANSPORTING .....................................8

OPERATION .......................................9

ADJUSTMENTS .....................................11

APRON CHAIN....................................11

ROLLER CHAIN DRIVES ..............................11

LUBRICATION......................................12

REPAIR PARTS .....................................14

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SAFETY

A brief definition of signal words that are used in this manual is as follows:

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL

sult in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY

result in minor or moderate injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices.

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CAUTION: READ ALL DECALS ON THE FORAGE BOX AND IN THIS MANUAL.

KEEP THESE DECALS CLEAN AND REPLACE ANY LOST OR DESTROYED DECALS.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL TRACTOR AND FORAGE BOX CONTROLS.

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DECAL A.

PART #46-0001-4

SAFETY DECALS

DECAL B.

PART #46-0001-12

DECAL C.

PART #46-0001-26

DECAL D

PART #46-0011

DECAL F

PART #46-0001-62

DECAL E

PART #46-0001-33

DECAL G.

PART #46-0001-20

DECAL I.

PART #46-0001-35

DECAL H.

PART #46-0001-22

ADMA SAFETY MANUAL SUPPLIED

PART #46-0013

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This equipment can be hazardous in the hands of an unfamiliar, untrained or careless oper

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ator.

For your safety you must not operate, service, inspect or otherwise handle this equipment

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unless you have read the Owner’s Manual and have been properly trained in its intended
usage.

Require anyone who will operate this machine to read and understand this manual. Give

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necessary instructions.

Do not operate until all shields, covers and guards are in place.

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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts. Loose or floppy clothing should not

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be worn by the operator.

Make certain everyone is clear of equipment before applying power.

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Do not allow minors (or children) or inexperienced person to operate this machine.

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Always shut off power and disconnect power take-off shaft or optional Hydraulic drive sup

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ply hoses (relieve hydraulic pressure) from tractor to prevent accidental startup or unex­pected movement before working on machine.

Make sure all hydraulic fittings are tight and that all hoses are in good condition. Hydraulic

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fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious
injury. Never investigate for hydraulic leaks by using a part of the body to feel for escaping
fluid.

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If the machine becomes clogged, shut off the tractor engine and allow all mechanisms to
stop. Disconnect power take-off shaft or optional hydraulic drive supply hoses (relieve hy­draulic pressure). Then clean or work on the machine as required.

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Do not step over the power take-off shaft. Stay clear of the power take-off shaft at all times.

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Stay well clear of the rear opening discharge while operating. Pressure of the forage
against this door may cause door to open quickly and with force when latch releases.

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Do not step up on any part of the dump box at any time.

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Keep power take-off shaft telescoping tube shields turning freely. Keep power take-off mas
ter shield on tractor. Replace shields missing or damaged.

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Inspect when first delivered and regularly thereafter; that all connections and bolts are tight
and secure before operating.

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Never operate power take-off above its normal 540 RPM rating. Never connect dump box to
a 1000 RPM tractor power take-off.

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Do not tow at speeds in excess of 10 MPH.

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You must observe all applicable traffic laws when transporting on public roadways (where
legal to do so). Check local laws for all highway lighting and marking requirements.

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Always install a SMV emblem on dump box for transporting on roadways and keep this em
blem clean.

FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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PRE-OPERATION

Be sure your dump box is properly mounted
to the running gear. Consult your dealer if
you have any questions about the tie down
kit from the manufacturer and illustrated in
the parts listing of this manual.

This dump box is to be operated with 540
rpm PTO only. Set your tractor drawbar to
conform to the standard dimensions shown
on figure 1. This will ensure that the PTO
drive shaft will not be over extended.

DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT PTO GUARD ON MACHINE
AND ON TRACTOR. MAINTAIN PTO
DRIVE SHAFT GUARD TUBES IN OPER­ATING CONDITION. REPLACE THEM IF
DAMAGED AND NOT TURNING FREELY.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI­OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

ARE TIGHT AND SECURE BEFORE OP
ERATING. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RE
SULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.

Inspect all adjustments on the machine to be
sure they are proper and to provide maxi
mum performance. Lube the machine if it is
required.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS, GUARDS AND
COVERS INSTALLED. FAILURE TO HEED
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN
JURY OR DEATH.

Before operation and after hitching the trac­tor to the wagon, connect the PTO. Slowly
engage the tractor PTO and operate box at
idle speed to ensure it is operating properly.

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WARNING: INSPECT REGULARLY

THAT ALL CONNECTIONS AND BOLTS

FIGURE 1. DRAWBAR & PTO

RELATIONSHIP

FIGURE 2. DUMP BOX

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TRANSPORTING

WARNING: DO NOT TOW AT

SPEEDS GREATER THAN 10 MPH. FAIL
URE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Operating speed is dictated by the terrain
over which you are traveling. Always use
caution. Avoid traveling on slopes or hills that
are unsafe.

Always disconnect the PTO drive shaft from
the tractor and return it to its storage bracket
on the front of the box for transporting, see
figure 3. Failure to do this may result in
equipment damage.

HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND MARKING RE
QUIREMENTS.

­Be sure and observe that the rear discharge
door is latched closed before traveling on
roadways.

WARNING: INSTALL A SMV EM
BLEM ON REAR OF DUMP BOX FOR
TRANSPORTING ON ROADWAYS AND
KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN. FAILURE TO
HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PER
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

If you will travel on public roads and it is legal
to do so, you must know all rules governing
such operation. This will include lighting and
brake requirements in addition to traffic
rules. You may also be required to install a
safety chain device on the running gear.

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FIGURE 3. PTO STORAGE

Your running gear probably has a telescop
ing tongue for convenience to hitch up. Al
ways back up and lock this tongue in the
operating position after hitching.

WARNING: YOU MUST OBSERVE
ALL APPLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN
TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROAD
WAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL

Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you can
see that no one is attempting to pass you and
that all traffic is sufficiently clear from you be­fore making any turns.

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OPERATION

WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN EV

ERYONE IS CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT BE
FORE APPLYING POWER. FAILURE TO
HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PER
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Pull the dump box into position.

Always park as straight ahead as possible so
there is a minimum angle on the PTO shaft
U-joints when it is connected to the tractor.
Set the brakes and shut the tractor off.

NOTE: Normal operation is using a tractor. If
using some other vehicle exercise caution
when parking and exiting this vehicle.

Remove drive shaft from the storage bracket
and connect it to the tractor PTO. Be sure the
PTO yoke is securely locked to the tractor
PTO. If using an optional hydraulic drive,
couple the hydraulic hoses to the power sup­ply.

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FIGURE 4. REAR OPENING DISCHARGE

DOOR

Make sure all persons are clear of the dump
box and the unloading area.

The rear door, figure 4, is opened automati
cally as forage is forced against it. The door
can spring open with extreme force when the
latches release, figure 5. This is caused by
the pressure of the forage against the door.

WARNING: DISCHARGE DOOR
CAN SPRING OPEN QUICKLY AND WITH
FORCE. KEEP ALL PERSONS WELL
CLEAR OF THE DUMP BOX AND UN
LOADING AREA. FAILURE TO HEED MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.

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FIGURE 5. DOOR LATCH

(Typical both sides)

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