Avery Manure Spreader

Avery Manure Spreader

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Avery Manure Spreader

Avery Manure Spreader

If draft animal power is your first choice, there are many models of excellent mid to small-sized, pull-type, two-wheeled, ground-drive manure spreaders that might be quite handy when used with a forecart. The Minneapolis Moline Avery is but one. Today there are Amish shops making spreaders new. And, across North America, it is still possible to find serviceable used spreaders at farm sales.

When using a forecart for tongue-heavy implements such as two-wheeled spreaders, balance and strength of construction of the forecart is important.

Also, as a bit of a side note, while loading, avoid piling manure up high and tight against the beaters. Giving the mechanism a second to get moving before the conveyor bed pushes the manure into the beaters can make it easier for the team to start the load, especially on an incline. LRM

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Assemble on a smooth, level surface for easier assembly and to prevent the loss of parts.
  2. Lubricate all moving parts and see that they move freely.
  3. Use bolts in holes where found.
  4. Tighten bolts as parts are attached, unless instructed otherwise.
  5. Right Hand and Left Hand (R.H. – L.H.) is determined from a position at the rear of the spreader facing the direction of travel.
  6. Study the Operating Instructions carefully and become familiar with all adjustments to obtain best performance and maximum efficiency.
  7. Do not allow spreader to set out in the sun when not in use.
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Footnote 1: Turn beater bars over one at a time and rebolt loosely. Long side of teeth must be forward in the direction of travel. Replace bearings, washers etc., in the same order as removed. Be sure to put 6-tooth sprocket on this shaft.

Footnote 2: Mark each beater bar and arm on beater head before removal. Replace bearings, washers, etc. Be sure to put short bearings on top beater shaft.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

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DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Picture 11; Reference No. 1)

  • A. Place In-and-Out-of-Gear (L.H.) Lever in forward position to disengage drive chain from drive sprocket.
  • B. Adjust jam nuts on In-and-Out-of-Gear Rod so that when lever is in forward position the drive chain will be free of Drive Sprocket, with maximum tension on the chain and without jamming idler arms against Drive Chain Guide Assembly.
  • C. Adjust collar on In-and-Out-of-Gear Rod so that Idler Arms are about 1/4” from Chain Guide at all times. Correct adjustment may be obtained by placing lever in forward position and compressing spring approximately 1”. Tighten collar.

JACK AND LEVER ADJUSTMENT (Picture 11; Reference No. 2)

  • A. Adjust so that jack holds spreader hitch at maximum height and so that tractor drawbar will still fit in hitch.
  • B. After hitching, drive forward slightly, then lift and latch the jack by . pulling ropes.
  • C. Adjust levers for convenient reach.

CONVEYOR CHAIN AND CHAIN SLIDE ARMS (Picture 11; Reference No. 3)

  • A. To adjust Conveyor Chain tighten or loosen nuts on hook bolts in Front Conveyor Shaft. Leave a little sag in the chain.
  • B. Be sure to keep Front Conveyor Shaft square across spreader.
  • C. Raise conveyor chain Slide Arms if conveyor slats strike support angle on trailer spreaders.
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DEFLECTOR DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (Picture 12; Reference No. 4)

  • A. Adjust length of chain and Idler so there is only a little slack in chain. Bottom of Idler should not be below center of small sprocket. Remove links in chain if necessary.

FEED ADJUSTMENT (Picture 12; Reference No. 5)

  • A. With Feed Control (R.H.) Lever in second notch from front of quadrant, adjust nuts on Eye Bolt so that driving pawl will drop down one notch on Ratchet Wheel each time Pawl Arm Roller passes over the cam points. Then when lever is in second notch from the front of quadrant pawl will drop two notches etc., until a maximum of six notches is reached with lever in last notch on quadrant.
  • B. Be sure that Pawl Arm Roller clears cam when Feed Control (R.H.) Lever is in the extreme forward position.

AMOUNT SPREAD (Picture 12; Reference No. 6)

  • A. Adjust Feed Control (R.H.) Lever to the notch that spreads the amount desired. Approximate amount spread is as follows:
  • Lever in first notch – 4½ loads per acre
    Lever in second notch – 9 loads per acre
    Lever in third notch – 13½ loads per acre
    Lever in fourth notch – 18 loads per acre
    Lever in fifth notch – 22½ loads per acre
    Lever in sixth notch – 27 loads per acre

REAR WHEEL END PLAY (Picture 12; Reference No. 7)

  • A. Notches in collars that hold rear wheels on are of different depth.
  • B. Adjust to take up end play in wheels. To line up cotter key in rear axle with notch in hub, turn wheel backwards.

TRANSPORTING

  • A. Always have both levers in the extreme forward position when not spreading.

LOADING

  • A. Do not load higher than cross angle above upper beater.
  • B. Best results are usually obtained by loading front end of spreader first.

SPREADING THE LOAD

  • A. When ready to start spreading stop the tractor. Never put spreader in gear while moving.
  • B. Throw In-and-Out-of-Gear (L.H.) Lever as far back as it will go. After driving a short distance adjust Feed Control (R.H.) Lever to spread the amount desired.

OPERATING SPEED

  • A. Operating speed should not exceed 4½ miles per hour.