Meyer 3245 User Manual
Manually latch/close the trip pan doors, figure 4.
Check that the flow control rear gate is completely
closed. It is unlawful to allow slurry to splash or leak
onto public roads.
closed. It is unlawful to allow slurry to splash or leak
onto public roads.
TRANSPORTING
TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Use the following chart for calculating the minimum
tractor weight.
Use the following chart for calculating the minimum
tractor weight.
MODEL
SPREADER EMPTY
WEIGHT + LOAD = GW
WEIGHT + LOAD = GW
MINIMUM TRAC-
TOR WEIGHT UP
TO 20 MPH
TOR WEIGHT UP
TO 20 MPH
SV2636
6,100 + _____ = _____
2/3 of spreader
gross weight
gross weight
SV3245
7,640 + _____ = _____
2/3 of spreader
gross weight
gross weight
SV3954
8,650 + _____ = _____
2/3 of spreader
gross weight
gross weight
SI8720
11,445 + _____ = _____
2/3 of spreader
gross weight
gross weight
SI8865
18,140 + _____ = _____
2/3 of spreader
gross weight
gross weight
MATERIAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT
MATERIAL
LBS / CU. FT.
LIME SLUDGE
110-115 LBS.
DRY FEEDLOT MANURE
63-65 LBS.
CHICKEN LITTER
63-65 LBS.
CAKE SLUDGE
62-65 LBS.
SEMI-SOLID MANURE
58-60 LBS.
PEN PACKED MANURE
30-35 LBS.
LIQUID MANURE
63-65 LBS.
SOURCE: ASAE
NOTE: HEAPED LOADS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY
HIGHER CAPACITIES
HIGHER CAPACITIES
WARNING
:
DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS
GREATER THAN 20 MPH. FAILURE TO HEED MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
you are traveling. Always use caution. Avoid traveling
on slopes or hills that are unsafe.
WARNING
:
OBSERVE ALL APPLICABLE
TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC
ROADWAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL HIGH-
WAY LIGHTING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS.
ROADWAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL HIGH-
WAY LIGHTING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING
:
INSTALL A SMV EMBLEM ON
REAR OF SPREADER FOR TRANSPORTING ON
ROADWAYS AND KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN
AND BRIGHT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
ROADWAYS AND KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN
AND BRIGHT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL 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 ad-
dition to traffic rules. You may also be required to in-
stall a safety chain device on the spreader.
you must know all rules governing such operation.
This will include lighting and brake requirements in ad-
dition to traffic rules. You may also be required to in-
stall a safety chain device on the spreader.
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.
no one is attempting to pass you and that all traffic is
sufficiently clear from you before making any turns.
Model V-Max
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FIGURE 2. SPREADER HOOKUP
HYDRAULIC
HOSES
HOSES
HOSE
BRACKET
BRACKET
PTO
SHAFT
SHAFT
HITCH
JACK
MAXIMUM SPREADER LOAD WEIGHTS
Model
2636
3245T
3954T
8720T
8865T
Maximum Gross Weight (Pounds)
12,000
24,000
32,000
46,445
56,140
Total Net Weight (Pounds)
6,100
7,640
8,650
11,445
18,140
Cubic Foot Capacity**
181
227
272
468
562
Capacity in Gallons
1,355
1,694
2,033
3,500
4,200
**Struck capacity, heaped loads have significantly higher capacities