Vogal Spreadmax EX500 Operation Maintenance & Parts Manual

SPREADMAX EX500

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MODEL

SPREADMAX EX500

SERIAL NUMBER

OWNER

NAME

ADDRESS

EMAIL

PHONE

PURCHASE DATE

DEALER

COMPANY NAME

SIGNATURE

I, the new owner of the above product, accept the above details are correct and that I
have received sufficient training to operate the machine safely and correctly

OWNER SIGNATURE

DOUBLE YOUR SPREADER WARRANTY TO TWO YEARS
By going online: rataindustries.co.nz/register-product

RATA INDUSTRIES GROUP LTD
PO BOX 2032
WASHDYKE
NEW ZEALAND 7941

ACQUISITION AND WARRANTY

On delivery of the spreader carefully check for transit damage and report any defects immediately.
The commencement of warranty is based on the purchase date of your machine, provided you are
registered with Rata Industries within 14 days of the purchase date. Warranty claims will only be
processed upon receipt of proof of purchase and warranty registration within 14 days.
If you wish you may complete the following and post to the address shown.

Lifestyle Block Dairy Farm Drystock Orchard/Vineyard

How did you hear of Vogal?

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CHECKLIST FOR VOGAL WHOLEGOODS

Model Spreadmax EX500 Serial Number

Pre dispatch Pre Delivery

Manufacturer Dealer

Drive Engagement Greased & Aligned Correctly

Signed off by: Signed off by:

Vogal Dispatcher

Acquisition Warranty (p.t.o) completed and returned to Vogal

Signed off by:

Dealer Deliverer Date

All Bolts Tight

Oil Level Correct In Gear Box(s)

Operators Manual Attached to Machine

Checked and Test Run

Alignment of Agitator is Correct

Spinner Disc Spins Freely

Date

Installation Check

Drive Shaft Correct Length for Tractor

PTO Speed Correct for Machine

Dealer Dispatcher

SPREADMAX EX500

Date

SPREADMAX EX500

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SPREADMAX EX500

Operation Maintenance

& Parts Manual

Rata Industries

Ferrier Rd

Winchester

South Island

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New Zealand

SPREADMAX EX500

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DEAR CUSTOMER

Rata Industries would like to take this opportunity to welcome you as the new owner of a Vogal Spreader.
We want your spreader to be the most efficient and reliable piece of equipment you have. This manual
has been produced to assist in the correct operation, maintenance and care of your machine.

The safe operation and maintenance of your spreader is very important to prevent any personal injury
and/or damage. Read and fully understand the following instructions before using your machine or
carrying out any maintenance.

WARRANTY

Rata Industries warrants new products sold by it, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of 12 months after the date of purchase to the initial user. This warranty is for the replacement
or repair of any part found to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty only applies to new
Vogal products.

If the product is purchased for commercial use or hire gain, then the warranty is reduced to three
months. Should the product fail as a result of a fault in material or sub-standard workmanship by the
manufacturer within the warranty period then Rata Industries will agree to repair this product subject to
the conditions of this warranty.

This warranty excludes any transport costs or damage and excludes all normal maintenance costs.
Rata Industries will not pay for mileage, freight, courier costs, oil, grease or any other expendable
materials.
As the use of the Vogal product is outside our control, Rata Industries accepts no liability for lost earnings
or down time directly or indirectly caused by the machines performance.

Replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty are covered for the remainder of the
warranty period applicable to the product in which they were installed as if such parts were original
components of that product.

No warranty work is to be started without first getting approval and following the correct warranty
procedures as set out by Rata Industries. Rata Industries will not under any circumstances pay for or
repair any damage caused by misuse or neglect of any machine.

All warranty issues and claims are totally at the discretion of Rata Industries.
Warranty Exclusions: loose bolts and screws including worn holes for the same, belts, tyres, blades, PTO
shafts, disc bearings and hydraulic hoses, these parts are generally not covered by this warranty.

DELIVERY

The machine is delivered fully assembled, however, before use carefully check the entire machine for
transit damage and report any problems immediately.

Rata Industries thanks you for buying our product.

We are sure you will be impressed!

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GENERAL

Model

Hopper

Capacity

(Litres)

Max

Load

Capacity

(Kg)

Wheel

Size

Gearbox
Oil Type

Gearbox

Oil

Capacity

(Litres)

Max Road

Speed with

Spinner

UNENGAGED

Overall

Width of

Machine

Loading

Height

Spreadmax EX500

500

380KG

20x10x8

EP 90

0.3

20kpH

1800

1500

Spreadmax fertiliser spreaders have been designed to spread general Granulated fertilisers, Urea, Grass
seed, and particularly Causemag, plus other similar products. The wide wheel base and strong frame
design of the Spreadmax Fertiliser ensure safety and stability when towed behind four wheeled ATV’s.

CAPACITY AND DIMENSIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

1. Throughout this manual the word WARNING is used to alert the operator and others to the risk of

personal injury during the operation of the equipment. CAUTION indicates the possibility of
damage to the machine.

2. Carefully read and take note of the following warnings before attempting to tow or operate the

spreader.

Warning: Ensure the spreader tow hitch is in good repair and suitable for towing.

Warning: Check that all moving parts are in good repair and that all the fasteners are correctly

tightened.

Warning: Never allow any person to ride on the spreader.

Warning: Never tow the spreader with the spinner drive engaged at a speed greater than 20kpH.
NOTE Maximum towing speed with the drive DISENGAGED is 20kpH.

Warning: Do not exceed the maximum weight/capacity specified by the manufacturer of the towing

vehicle.

Warning: Foreign objects can cause extensive damage to the machine and result in injury to the

operator. Make sure that the contents of the hopper are clean and free of debris and
foreign objects before use.

Warning: Before using the spreader the operator should ensure that this manual is read and fully

understood.

SPREADMAX EX500