Owner`s manual

Model 8720 / 8865 -18-
6.2.1. SHEAR SPROCKET
The Meyer Spreader you have received has been equipped with a shear sprocket design on the main auger
drive sprockets. The augers are being driven by two Allen head grade 8 bolts. The design is such that if the
bolts are sheared another set of holes to install new shear bolts will always be accessible without turning
over the machine.
The plate sprocket is set up with the initial drive bolts being 9/16” diameter (Prior to SN SI088865/8720287),
5/8” diameter (SN SI088865/8720287 and later). Install the new bolts in the proper way as to drive off of
THE HEAD of the bolt, not on the nut.
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
831-5618-1.75
9/16-20x1-3/4” Allen Head Cap Bolt
831-5618-1.75-SL
9/16-20x1-3/4” Allen Head Cap Bolt
884-5618
9/16-20 Top Locknut Grade 8
831-6318-1.75
5/8-18x1-3/4” Allen Head Cap Bolt
884-6318
5/8-18 Top Locknut Grade 8
910-0100
140B35 Shear Sprocket Assembly Complete
6.2.2. FREEZING WEATHER OPERATION
Allow spreader to completely empty last of manure contents, shutoff and lockout power and allow all
movement to stop before attempting to clean the spreader.
Scrape clean any remaining manure from inside the rear of spreader. Clean all manure from ends of augers,
flow control rear gate and spinners.
Make certain that all personnel are clear of the spreader and the rotating spinners before slowly engaging
the PTO. Operate the spreader several minutes to clean manure scrapings and to allow any remaining
manure and the spreader to freeze dry. Hydraulically run the flow control rear gate up and down to clean
gate slide guides. Park spreader with flow control rear gate approximately halfway open.
Before loading in freezing weather, make sure augers and spinners are free to rotate, and the flow control
rear gate moves freely up and down.