LOFTNESS FS 800 Manuale utente
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
FS 800 Fertilizer Spreader
Owner’s Manual and Parts Book
(Originating w/Serial Number
76-001 thru 76-145)
12.28.17N62775 Rev. B
LOFTNESS SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
The limited warranty policy begins upon delivery of the unit to the original customers.
All Loftness products have a one (1) year limited warranty. The XLB10 Grain Bag Loader has a two (2) year limited warranty.
If any Loftness product is used as rental equipment, or in a commercial application, the limited warranty period is for only 30 days
from the delivery date to the original customers.
Loftness Specialized Equipment, hereinafter referred to as LOFTNESS, a manufacturer of quality machinery since 1956, warrants
new LOFTNESS machinery and/or attachments at the time of delivery to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and
workmanship when properly set up and operated in accordance with the recommendations set forth in the LOFTNESS Operator’s
Manual.
LOFTNESS’ liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to repairing the goods at an authorized dealer or
other LOFTNESS designated location, or replacing them as LOFTNESS shall elect. The above shall be in accordance with
LOFTNESS warranty adjustment policies.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
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To receive a warranty claim, a return authorization from LOFTNESS must be obtained. The failed part may then be returned in an
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Dealer mileage, service calls and pick-up/delivery charges are the customer’s responsibility.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY
LOFTNESS products are designed to provide years of dependable service when proper use and maintenance is adhered to. The
potential for misuse in many applications exists; therefore, a limited warranty is provided as follows.
This warranty shall not apply to any machine or attachment which shall have been repaired or altered outside the LOFTNESS factory
or authorized LOFTNESS dealership or in any way so as in LOFTNESS’ judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has
been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, nor to any machine or attachment which shall not have been operated in accordance
with LOFTNESS’ printed instructions or beyond the company recommended machine rated capacity. LOFTNESS may elect to have
an area representative evaluate the condition of the machine before warranty is considered.
In addition, this limited warranty provides no coverage for general wear or maintenance items, misuse, environmental conditions and/
or contamination for which they were not designed or not intended, including but not limited to the following items:
•Use of machine beyond its rated capacity;
•Improper knife replacement;
•Missing knives;
•Striking foreign objects
•Lack of lubrication
•Failures caused by running in an “out-of-balance” condition;
•Tires;
•Conveyors;
•Auger wear;
•Saw blades; and
•Brakes and brake pads.
EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTY
Except as otherwise expressly stated herein, LOFTNESS makes no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The
implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are excluded from this limited warranty. The
remedies set forth in this warranty are the only remedies available to any person under this warranty. LOFTNESS shall have no
liability to any person for incidental, consequential or special damages of any description, whether arising out of express or implied
warranty or any other contract, negligence, or other tort or otherwise. This exclusion of consequential, incidental and special damages
is independent from and shall survive any finding that the exclusive remedy failed of its essential purpose. Upon purchase, the buyer
assumes all liability, all personal injury and property damage resulting from the handling, possession or use of the goods by the buyer.
No agent, employee or representative of LOFTNESS has any authority to bind LOFTNESS to any affirmation, representation or
warranty concerning its machinery and/or attachments except as specifically set forth herein.
April 2017
Fertilizer Spreader OM
Table of Contents
Warranty
Table of Contents
Introduction
Owner Information ............................................................1
Warranty Policy ..............................................................1
Serial Number Location ........................................................1
Manual Storage ..............................................................1
Features ....................................................................2
Options ....................................................................2
Safety Instructions
Safety First..................................................................3
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................3
Safety Rules.................................................................4
Operating Safety ..........................................................4
Transporting Safety ........................................................4
Maintenance Safety ........................................................5
Hydraulic Safety...........................................................5
PTO Safety...............................................................5
Chemical Fertilizer Safety ...................................................6
Fertilizer Spreader Identification .................................................7
Safety Decal Locations ........................................................8
Operation
Preparation for Use ...........................................................9
Connecting to Tractor .........................................................9
For PTO Drive Models ......................................................9
Attaching PTO ...........................................................10
Connect Hydraulics and Wiring ..............................................10
Connecting to Truck (Transporting) ..............................................10
Setting the Metering Gate Opening..............................................10
Adjusting for High or Low Range................................................11
Engaging the Conveyor Ground Drive............................................11
Spreading Speed and Interval ..................................................12
Speed..................................................................12
Driving Interval ...........................................................12
Application Rate Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Set-up Instructions
Spread Pattern Test ..........................................................14
Machine Preparation ......................................................14
Course Set-up ...........................................................14
Spread Procedure ........................................................15
Spread Pattern Recording ..................................................17
Graphing the Test Results ..................................................17
Spread Pattern Adjustments ...................................................19
Spinner Blade Positions....................................................19
Rear Deflector Adjustment..................................................19
Spinner RPM ............................................................19
Maintenance
General Maintenance.........................................................21
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................21
Fluids And Lubricants ........................................................21
Lubrication.................................................................22
Grease Points............................................................22
Wheel Bearing Maintenance ...................................................25
Roller Chains ...............................................................25
Slip Clutch Adjustment .......................................................25
Ground Drive Train Adjustment .................................................26
Hydraulic Surge Brakes (Optional)...............................................26
Operation ...............................................................26
Bleeding Brakes ..........................................................26
Brake Adjustment.........................................................26
Removing the Rear End.......................................................27
Rear Belt Alignment..........................................................27
Optional 540/1000 RPM Dual Drive..............................................27
Adjusting Belt Tension .....................................................27
Alignment of HTD (High Torque Drive) Belts ....................................27
Tightening Conveyor .........................................................28
Replacing Metering Shaft .....................................................28
Cleaning...................................................................28
Storage ...................................................................28
Troubleshooting .............................................................29
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Parts Identification
Spreader Frame .............................................................32
Conveyor ..................................................................33
Wheels, Brakes, and Suspension ...............................................34
Brakes and Suspension.......................................................35
Driveline, 540/1000 ..........................................................36
Drive, Hydraulic .............................................................38
Drive, Hydraulic (Cont’d) ......................................................40
Drive, PTO .................................................................42
Drive, Ground...............................................................44
Drive, Ground (Cont’d)........................................................46
Disconnect, Hydraulic ........................................................48
Electrical ..................................................................49
Window ...................................................................50
Manual Holder ..............................................................50
Machine Decals and Signs ....................................................51
Appendix
Specifications ..............................................................53
Dimensions ................................................................54
Torque Specifications ........................................................55
Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts .............................................55
Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts .............................................56
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Owner Information
Thank you for your decision to purchase a Fertilizer
Spreader from Loftness. To ensure maximum performance
of this product, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study
the owner’s manual and follow its recommendations.
Proper operation and maintenance are essential to
prevent injury or damage and to maximize machine life.
Operate and maintain this machine in a safe manner and
in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
codes, regulations and / or laws, and in compliance with
on-product labeling and these instructions.
Make sure that all personnel have read this owner’s
manual and thoroughly understand safe and correct
operating, installation and maintenance procedures.
Continuous improvement and advancement of Loftness
products may result in changes to your equipment
that may not be reflected in this publication. Loftness
reserves the right to make product improvements to the
machine at any time. Although great care has been taken
to ensure the accuracy of this publication, Loftness does
not assume any liability for errors or omissions.
Loftness is not responsible for costs or damages
caused by misapplication of fertilizers. It is the
responsibility of the operator to assure that the
fertilizer is applied uniformly and correctly over the
application area.
Warranty Policy
Be sure to read and understand the Warranty Policy at
the beginning of this manual. It is also important that you
fill out the Warranty Registration form(s) completely and
return to Loftness so as not to void the warranty.
Serial Number Location
Always use your serial number when requesting
information or when ordering parts. The machine’s serial
number is stamped in this area (1).
Manual Storage
Keep the owner’s manual and the entire documentation
packet in the storage compartment provided with your
fertilizer spreader. The owner’s manual must be available
for all operators.
The manual holder is located on the inside of the spreader
tongue.
Introduction
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Features
Spread Pattern
• Dual (50 ft.) stainless steel spinners deliver a
total spread pattern of 100 feet using a 100%
overlapping triangular pattern.
Wider Leaf Springs
• Heavy duty 2.5 in. wide leaf springs.
• Walking suspension.
Adjustable Height Hitch
• Moveable clevis accommodates wide range of
drawbar heights.
• Allows for leveling of spreader.
Integral Hitch
• Hitch is integral to frame.
• Suspension pulls from hitch.
Mechanical Apron Drive
• Positive mechanically driven from wheel.
Split sprocket design
• Allows for easy in-field replacement of worn
sprockets without removal of wheel.
Integral Lights
• Sealed and rubber isolated lights tucked neatly and
cleanly inside frame.
• Compliant with ASABE standard (S279.14)
Obstruction Free Interior
• No internal gussets/plates to catch fertilizer.
Introductions
Options
Conveyor Drive
• Mechanical Drive (Standard)
Two speed axle driven transmission.
Hydraulic engage/disengage from cab.
Stainless steel chains.
• Hydraulic Drive (Optional)
Spinner Drive
• 540 rpm PTO (Standard)
• 540/1000 rpm dual-drive PTO (Optional)
• Hydraulic drive (Optional)
Brakes
• None (Standard)
• 2 wheel (Optional)
• 4 wheel (Optional)
Roll Tarp
• Optional (Contact your dealer for a hopper roll tarp.)
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