Power Acoustik M-1044, M-944, M-940 User Manual

INSTALLATION and OPERATING

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MDV SPREADER

Form No. 1-739 R

May, 2000

PART NO. MODEL LENGTH CAPACITY RATING

62228 M-940 9 FT. 3.4 CU YD 17,000 62234 M-944 9 FT. 4.2 CU YD 19,000 62246 M-1044 10 FT. 4.7 CU YD 20,000

INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL

SAFETY ALERT ............................................................................... 2

SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 3-5

SPREADER OPERATION .............................................................. 6-8

SPREADER MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 9

HYDRAULICS.............................................................................. 10-11

SPREADER PARTS LISTS & EXPLODED VIEW.......................... 12-36

WARRANTY ................................................................................... 37

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THE BEST SAFETY

DEVICE IS A

CAREFUL OPERATOR!

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

THIS SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY BEFORE DOING!

SAFE EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS

TURN OFF ALL POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OPERATIONS

 FOLLOW RECOMMENDED OPERATING PROCEDURES.  KEEP EQUIPMENT IN SAFE OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.  RECOGNIZE AND AVOID HAZARDS WHILE OPERATING, SERVICEING AND

MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT.

REFER TO THE ENGINE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FOR SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THIS ENGINE.

CAUTION

AND

OPERATORS:

DANGER

1. KEEP ALL SHEILDS IN PLACE.

2. MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR BEFORE STARTING MACHINE OR MOVING VEHICLE.

3. KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ALL POWER DRIVEN PARTS.

4. DISENGAGE p.t.o., SHUT OFF HYDRAULIC VALVE AND SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE LEAVING OPERATORS POSITION. MAKE SURE ALL MOVEMENT HAS STOPPED BEFORE SERVING OR UNCLOGGING MACHINE.

5. USE FLASHING LIGHTS WHEN OPERATING MACHINE.

6. MAKE SURE MACHINE IS SOLIDLY SUPPORTED WHEN IT IS BEING MOUNTED, DISMOUNTED, OR STORED.

NOTICE: Instructional Material And Parts Lists Included In This Manual Are Subject To

Change Without Notice.

Stay clear while spinner is turning

DANGER

Turn off power before servicing.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION 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.

WARNING

DO NOT OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE. It is quite possible to overload the vehicle by improperly mounting or over loading the spreader. This could result in dangerous stability and braking problems. Always consult and follow the truck manufacturers instructions.

1. Place the spreader in the rear of truck with the engine / hydraulic motor to the rear of the truck. Center the spreader (side to side) in the truck. The spreader should extend past the rear of the outer most part of the truck (i.e: truck bed, bumper) approximately

SPINNER ASSEMBLY

a. Raise engine shroud and prop it open with the support rod. (if engine driven model)

b. Slide the spinner frame assembly into the rear of the longitudinals with the spinner back plate

WARNING

BEFORE BEGINNING ANY INSTALLATION ON THIS UNIT, disconnect the spreader battery negative cable if already installed.

18 inches.

Caution: Insure that the spreader cannot tip when the spinner assembly is attached.

toward the rear.

c. Bolt the spinner to the longitudinals using the four

flatwashers from hardware bag located on the spinner. Using one and flange nut from hardware bag, bolt the top portion of the spinner back plate to the engine plate.

d. Install roller chain between the gear box sprocket and the spinner sprocket. Make sure sprockets

are in line with each other. The roller chain is tightened, first by loosening all four the back plate. Then, pull the entire bearing/shaft assembly in such a way to achieve the proper amount of chain tension. Make sure the spinner shaft is straight up and down before retightening.

2. Reposition the spreader in the truck, just short of making contact with the rearmost part of the truck bed, bumper, pintle hook etc. Bolt the unit to the truck using a minimum of six 1/2" - grade 5 bolts and corresponding washers and locknuts. The Spreader is designed to sit flat on the bed of the truck, supported by the longitudinal/sides. DO

ALONE !! UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CHASSIS MOUNT APPLICATION !

NOT SUPPORT THE SPREADER BY THE BODYJACKS

(4) 3/8" x 1 bolts, 3/8 flange nuts and

(1) 3/8" x 1" bolts, flatwashers

3/8" bolts on

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR

ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL

1. Disconnect battery, NEGATIVE CABLE (if already installed).

2. Spreaders with factory installed throttle controls do not require installer hook-up to the

3. Raise the engine shroud and securely prop it in place with the prop rod. The installer will

4. The throttle actuator cable plugs into the in-cab control panel after being routed from the

5. Select a suitable location in the cab of the vehicle to mount the throttle control box.

Consult vehicle manufacturer for acceptable mounting locations. Improperly mounting the control box could interfere with air bag(s) and the other functions of the occupant protection systems, such as knee bolsters!

WARNING

engine. The actuator has been installed and tested at the factory.

have to remove the ties securing the coiled actuator cable to the top of the engine.

cab of the vehicle to the rear of the mounted spreader.

(Do not mount at this time.)

WARNING

6. After the location of the control panel is determined, the cable must be routed to the rear of the spreader, so the hookup can be made with the actuator cable plug. Route the conductor cable, attached to the control, to rear of truck, under truck, securing as needed. Allow enough cable for the control panel to be mounted in the cab.

7. The routed cable must be clear of all moving or hot parts on the spreader or vehicle. Secure the cable with the ties provided. Excess cable must be coiled up and secured.

8. Locate and mount the control panel (with screws supplied).

9. For permanent cable mount at rear of the truck, a mounting bracket is supplied.

10. Slide boot over cable then, wire the control panel cable end into the socket (wire colors and locations are identified on the socket). The rubber socket boot must be installed for weather resistant seal.

11. Fill boot from cable side with a good grade of dielectric grease to help reduce corrosion on terminals.

12. Install a 12 volt battery with 4- ampere hour rating, recommended for winter use (if not already done). The battery hold-downs furnished will accept any 2 SM Series battery.

WARNING

Use safety glasses or other face protection against possible battery explosion. Do not smoke and avoid other sources of ignition.

13. 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 positive terminal post on the battery and on the solenoid.

14. Connect the negative battery terminal to the battery hold down post. When finished, make sure all wires are away from moving parts and lower engine shroud.

15. Plug cable from the spreader into socket mounted on the truck, Step 9.

OPERATION

WARNING

BEFORE OPERATING THE CONTROL PANEL - MAKE SURE THAT NO ONE IS INSIDE THE HOPPER OR NEAR THE SPINNER.

1. Electric Throttle Control Panel Switch functions

(Sequence of Operations)

OFF

CHOKE

START

CONV.

MOUNTING

TABS

RED LENSE

A. ON/OFF System power activated (ready to start). Spreader engine is not running.

Spreader conveyor is not engaged.

B. START (Engine only)

1 . On On switch depressed.

2. Choke (cold engine ) Hold down for 5 seconds to move the throttle actuator to the choke position. Note: Choking a warm engine may not be necessary

3. Start Hold down until engine starts.

4. LO / HI Decreases / increases engine speed - adjust as engine warms up. Lo will

stop the choke function.

C. TO ENGAGE Spreader Conveyor

1. Push CONV switch only after you are sure no one is in the hopper or near the spinner! This lights up

the red indicator light, if light does not light, take care to verify that the light is not malfunctioning.

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. Tap START switch momentarily so that red indicator light goes out. Do not fully depress the START switch, only half way is needed. Only the conveyor stops, the engine continues to run.

F. TO TURN ENGINE OFF (with or without conveyor running).

1. Depress LO on throttle control to reduce setting to idle (this prevents engine flooding and hard starting).

2. Push OFF position on the ON/OFF switch.

NOTE: OFF can be pushed at anytime during spreader operation to cut power to the unit.

However, you should normally use steps under F above.

(Once the off switch is depressed - the starting procedure must be followed for engine re-start.)

G. Do not attempt to start the engine with the conveyor engaged. (CONV switch light will be lit to

indicating its being on.)

WARNING

1 . As with all power equipment, safety is the number one concern.

2. Do not operate this equipment until you fully understand how it functions.

3. Before starting engine, be sure that no one is near the rear of the unit and that no

one is inside the unit!

4. Do not start the engine or engage the conveyor (which is interconnected to the

spinner); until everyone is clear from moving parts and flying material from the spinner.

SPREADER OPERATION

A. Start the engine and engage the clutch. The amount of material spread, depends on engine speed and gate opening. Decreasing RPM and/or gate height will decrease amount spread; the inverse holds true also. Notice that the electric clutch can be engaged or disengaged at any time and at any engine RPM. However, since engagement time and torque is almost instantaneous, to prevent premature spinner chain failure and chain tension loss, it is recommended that the electric clutch be engaged at the lowest possible RPM without stalling the engine.

If the truck is to be driven for an extended period of time while the spreader is not operating, it is best to turn off the gas at the carburator inlet to prevent the carburator from overfilling with fuel.

Before loading the spreader the first time, start and stop the conveyor several times to break in the clutch.

ALWAYS STAND AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE SPINNER WHILE OPERATING ALWAYS 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.

WARNING

1. Speeding up or slowing down the engine will increase or decrease spread pattern width.

2. Internal baffle adjustments will move the spread pattern to the right or left.

3. External baffle adjustments will block spreading to the right or left side.

DESIRED SPREAD PATTERN BAFFLE SETTING

INTERNAL EXTERNAL Centered Behind Truck Both Down All Three UP All Material to the Right RH - Up RH - Up

LH - Down LH - Down All Material to the Left RH - Down RH - Down

LH - Down LH - Up Behind Truck and Left RH - Down RH - Med.

LH - Up LH - Up Behind Truck and Right RH - Up RH - Up

LH - Down LH - Med. Windrow Behind Truck RH - Down All - Down

LH - Down

4. External Baffles can be lowered to an intermediate position to baffle down the particles that may otherwise leave the spinner at a high trajectory.

C. CALIBRATION

The average lbs. of salt per gearbox shaft revolution per inch of gate height is 6.7 Ibs.

GATE HEIGHT AVG. LBS/REV. AVG. LBS/MIN. AVG. LBS/MIN.

AT FULL ENGINE RPM AT 7 GPM HYD OIL FLOW 1 6.7 260 200 3 20.1 780 580 5 33.5 1300 970

7" 46.9 1800 1350

MAINTENANCE

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 hours of operation. CAUTION! Over greasing may cause seal damage. The gearbox must be filled to oil level plug with SAE 90 gear type lubricant. Keep breather plug clean.

3. Drag chain slack on V-boxes should be checked periodically and taken up if distance between center line of rear sprocket and point where chain contacts lower flange on longitudinal is less than eight (8) inches.

4. If the spreader is equipped with a gasoline engine, it should be maintained per engine manufacturers instruction. (Instructions and parts book is enclosed.)

5. V-belt tension must be maintained. The v-belt can be tightened by loosening engine hold-down bolts and sliding engine as required. CAUTION! Over tightening may damage gearbox.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE SPREADER BY THE CENTER LIFT OR

CORNER LIFT HOOKS WITH MATERIAL IN THE SPREADER.

6. Roller chain tension must be maintained. It is adjusted by loosening the spinner mounting bearings and sliding the bearings. Make sure the spinner shaft is straight up and down before retightening. Oil chain often and at end of season.

7. When the box is not in use, it should be washed out. If the box is put in storage, all surfaces should be oiled or painted after washing.

8. For HYDRAULIC SPREADERS, maintain oil level three fourths (3/4) full in reservoir with clean high grade non-foaming hydraulic oil; recommended viscosity 100-200 SSU. Operating temperature should be limited to 180 degress F. Replace filter cartridge #62382 at least twice a year.

9. If chain becomes stuck or froze to the floor to the point where the clutch cannot pull the load, never attempt to free chain using a pipe wrench or any other tool on the output shaft. The gearbox is designed to accept torque from input shaft only. Trying to turn output shaft will strip the gears, thus voiding the warranty.

10. To minimize problems and extend the life of the Electric Clutch, the following is highly recommended

a. Before starting unit, make sure the drag chain is free (not stuck or froze to the floor). If the drag

chain is stuck, this can cause the clutch to burn up.

b. After the using season is over, remove clutch from unit, and clean thoroughly.

c. After cleaning, coat both mating surfaces of the clutch with oil or light weight grease.

NOTE: The Oil or Grease must be removed prior to the next using season.

HYDRAULICS

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 FLUIDS.

1 . Hydraulic components should be kept as clean as possible during assembly operations.

2. Galvanized pipe and pipe fittings must not be used because flaking or galvanizing material can cause

3. A pipe joint sealant, compatible with hydraulic oil, must be applied to all screwed fittings. (Teflon tape is

4. Hose should be protected where severe wear may be caused by vibration or sliding movement.

5. Long runs of hose should be supported by tie wiring or clamping.

6. Pressure and return hoses, connected to hydraulic motors, may be reversed for proper motor rotation.

7. Use hose manufacturers recommendations for fitting re-useable hose ends.

8. Hydraulic pumps must be mounted so shaft rotates in direction of arrow.

9. Locate reservoir as close to pump as possible. It may be installed on truck frame or truck box.

WARNING

damage to major hydraulic components.

not recommended.)

Spinner rotates in a clockwise direction when looking down from top.

10. Hydraulic return line filter is screwed directly onto reservoir with cartridge down. Oil must flow through filter in direction of arrow on filter.

11. Install the quick connect couplings so that when disconnected, there is a male and female on the truck as well as on the spreader. This way, hoses will always be hooked up properly. and hose ends can be coupled together when spreader is in storage to prevent system contamination.

12. See page 11 for valve assembly

13. Operate hydraulic system for several minutes to warm up. Check all connections for leaks.

14. After running, refill reservoir to three fourths full.

CONTROL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

*Hydraulic Oil................................... Good Grade of MS10W Hydraulic Oil Which has

wear, oxidation and foam inhibitors.

*Oil Filter .......................................... 10 Micron Element Return Line Filter.

*Relief Valve Setting1500 PSI

*Oil Flow .......................................... 0 - 10 GPM - With single flow valve connect

conveyor and spinner with dual flow valve.

*Oil Flow .......................................... 0 - 15 GPM - With dual flow valve connect separate

pressure line to conveyor and spinner motor.

DUAL FLOW VALVE/STAND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. IMPORTANT: A pipe joint sealant compatible with hydraulic oil must be applied to all screw fittings. (Teflon Tape 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 damage to valve body

4. Approximately 8" of hose slack must be realized between the flow valve and valve stand after the flow valve has been completely plumbed. If this condition does not exist after the plumbing has been completed, removal of valve will require hoses to be removed at opposite end of valve.

5. Assembly of valve on stand:

a. Cut a 5" x 5" square opening in floor

board of truck where the valve stand is to be located.

b. Bolt valve stand halves together forming

a box over the 5" x 5" square opening. NOTE: When bolting valve stand halves in place, make sure holes in flanges align with holes in flange plate.*

c. Bolt flange plate to VALVE (Use (2)

1/4" x 3" bolts, lockwashers, etc.)

d. Insert hoses through floor opening and

valve stand and connect appropriate hoses (see instructions #1 thru #4) to flow valve.

e. Bolt flange plate to valve

stand flanges.

DUAL FLOW CONTROL VALVE

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