abi Classic Spreader 25 Manuel utilisateur
Owner’s Manual
25/50/65/85 Cubic Foot Ground Drive Models
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Index
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………... 4
Features………………………………………………………………………..6
Specifications..………………………………………………………………...9
Quick Start Guide…………………………………………………………….11
Usage………………………………………………………………………….13
Maintenance……………………………………………………………….....18
Litter Pan Installation………………………………………………………...20
End Gate Installation………………………………………………………...22
Parts…………………………………………………………………………...23
Model and Serial Number
Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the serial number. Record your implement
information and serial number in the space provided below. ABI will use this information to give
you prompt, efficient service when you order parts.
Size: ___________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________
Invoice number: __________________________
Purchaser’s name: ________________________
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Thank you!
On behalf of the ABI family, we would like to thank you for your recent purchase of your ABI
Classic Spreader. Our company’s goal is to provide you with innovative, quality tools as well as
first rate customer service.
This setup guide will help you to get your new ABI Classic Spreader off the delivery pallet and
into use. Once you have put your ABI Classic Spreader to work, if you have any questions,
please feel free to contact our support department at 855.211.0598.
To the Operator:
The information presented in this manual will prepare you to operate the ABI Classic Spreader
in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Operating the ABI Classic Spreader in a proper manner
will provide a safer working environment and create a more efficient result. Read this manual
fully and understand the entire manual prior to setup, operation, adjusting, performing
maintenance, or storing the ABI Classic Spreader. This manual contains information that will
allow you to get years of dependable performance from your spreader.
This manual will provide you with information on safely operating and maintaining the ABI
Classic Spreader. Operating the ABI Classic Spreader outside of the stated safety and
operations guidelines may result in injury to the operator and equipment, or void the warranty.
The information provided in this manual was current at the time of printing. Variations may be
present as ABI Attachments, Inc. continues to improve and upgrade the ABI Classic Spreader
for future use. ABI Attachments, Inc. reserves the right to implement engineering and design
changes to the ABI Classic Spreader as may be necessary without prior notification.
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Safety Precautions
Please exercise caution at all times when setting up, operation, or performing
maintenance on the ABI Classic Spreader. Remember, any piece of equipment like the
ABI Classic Spreader can cause injury/damage if operated improperly, or if the user does
not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times with using
the ABI Classic Spreader.
● Never permit any person to ride or board the ABI Classic Spreader at any time. NEVER
ALLOW RIDERS ON THE ABI CLASSIC SPREADER!
● Ensure the implement is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
● Be sure the tractor is in neutral before starting the engine.
● Use care and maintain minimum ground speed when operating the ABI Classic Spreader
on a hillside or when operating close to ditches, fences, or water sources.
● Personal protection equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are
recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining and/or
repairing the implement.
● Be sure that no one is near the machine prior to engaging or while the machine is
working.
● Operate the ABI Classic Spreader in the daylight or under good artificial light. Operator
should always be able to clearly see where they are going.
● Be alert for hidden hazards. Always operate the ABI Classic Spreader with caution over
work environments that may have buried obstacles.
● Stay clear of all moving parts. Keep all limbs clear of attachments when making
adjustments with all hydraulically operated attachments.
● Use caution when operating the ABI Classic Spreader in icy, wet, or snowy conditions.
● Do not use the ABI Classic Spreader on highways or public thoroughfares. The ABI
Classic Spreader is designed for off road use only.
● Operate the implement only with a tractor equipped with an approved
Roll-Over-Protective-System (ROPS). Always wear your seatbelt. Serious injury or even
death could result from falling off the tractor.
● Always follow your tractor manufacturer’s rules for safe operation of the tractor and for
proper procedures for attaching and disconnecting attachments. Contact your local
tractor dealership for an owner’s manual for any questions related to the safe operation
of the tractor.
● The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be prevented by
mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and
understand this manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions,
prior to using.
● Do not operate the tractor/ATV and implement when you are tired, sick, or when using
medication.
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● Keep all helpers and bystanders at least 50 feet away from the machine. Only properly
trained people should operate this machine.
● The majority of accidents involve operators being knocked off the tractor by low hanging
limbs and then being run over by the implement. Accidents are most likely to occur with
machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the operator’s manual
and is not familiar with the implement.
● Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key,
lower implement to the ground, and allow rotating parts to come to a complete stop
before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.
● Never place hands or feet under implement with tractor engine running or before you are
sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.
● Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.
● Never place hands or feet under implement with tractor engine running or before you are
sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.
● Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts.
● Never operate tractor and implement under trees with low hanging limbs. Operators can
be knocked off the tractor and then run over by implement.
● Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be
careful when changing directions on slopes.
● Inspect the entire machine periodically. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts,
and leaky or loose fittings.
● Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up”
tractor and implement.
● Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
● Always use down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes. Slow
down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control.
Use caution when operating the ABI Classic Spreader. Using the ABI Classic Spreader outside
of stated safety and operations guidelines may result in injury to operator or others, property
damage, or a void of warranty.
CAUTION: Our machines are designed considering safety as the most important aspect and are
the safest available in today’s market. Unfortunately, human carelessness can override the safety
features built into our machines. Injury prevention and work safety, aside from the features on our
tools, are very much due to the responsible use of the equipment. It must always be operated
prudently following with great care, the safety instructions laid out in this manual.
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Information on the ABI Classic Spreader
⅓ Heavier than most competitor’s
When it comes to equipment made of steel; weight is a good thing. The heavier the manure
spreader, the more high density steel is being used. Using higher density steel means the
manure spreader will last longer and perform better. Weight is a quality metric you can feel.
Shredded output
Shredding the material has a number of advantages. It exposes more of the manure to sunlight,
which reduces eggs/fly larva and allows manure to decompose far more quickly than
non-shredded material. It also enables the manure to decompose quickly to encourage a
healthy pasture and greatly reduces the amount of time between spreading and horses grazing
again on the pasture.
Variable flow control
Variable flow control enable ts the operator to apply just the right amount of material to the
ground. This ensures proper application rates of material to maximize its nutritional value, while
also minimizing waste and reducing nitrogen burn to vegetation. All ABI Classic manure
spreaders feature the ability to control the flow rate of manure being applied to the ground. Both
the PTO and ground drive manure spreaders have 4 different speed settings that are controlled
by the lever (ground drive models) or a pull rope (PTO models). Flow control is accomplished by
speeding up or slowing down the apron chain (conveyor) that feeds the manure to the back
beaters. You now have the choice of emptying the spreader as fast as possible or applying
controlled amounts of manure.
The combination of shredded output, controlled spread, and variable flow control makes the ABI
Classic Spreader one of the most eco-friendly spreaders on the market.
All welded COR-TEN steel construction
All ABI Classic Spreaders are fully welded for a long life and made of COR-TEN steel to resist
rust and corrosion. Unlike standard mild steel used by competitors, COR-TEN is “weathering”
steel originally engineered as a corrosion resistant steel for the construction industry. This steel
may be exposed to the elements, even unpainted, and not rust of many years (ABI spreaders
are painted for black for cosmetic reasons, however). Most competitors bolt together many
components of of their spreaders. ABI Classic Spreaders are fully welded to take on the most
punishing situations for many years.
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Unique chain engagement mechanism
To virtually eliminate drive chain slip when engaging or disengaging the drive chain, ABI Classic
Spreaders utilize a mechanism that gradually lifts the chain off the sprocket one tooth at at a
time to disengage. To re-engage, this mechanism then gently lays the chain back on the
sprocket seating the chain on each tooth of the sprocket. This process keeps the chain and
sprocket in alignment and reduces the possibility the chain will slip or fall off the sprocket
causing unneeded repair, wear and tear, and breakage. This mechanism is controlled by the
front right operating lever (as you are looking toward the rear of the spreader). Most competitor
engagement mechanisms do not keep the chain and sprocket in alignment and do not assist in
the reseating of the chain on each sprocket tooth.
Dual wheel ground drive with ratcheting hubs
Unlike many ground drive systems, the ABI Classic Spreader incorporates a sophisticated
system that enables better ground traction and provides constant power to the apron chain and
beater bars. As you look from the rear to the front of the spreader, the right wheel primarily
drives the apron chain (conveyor) and the left wheel primarily drives the beater bars.
Additionally, both wheels act in unison to maximize traction and prevent the apron and beater
from running at different speeds. This eliminates slipping and binding of the moving parts and
reduces wear and tear and breakages to the chains, sprockets, and gears. The hubs on the ABI
Classic Spreader have a ratcheting override when moving in reverse or taking sharp corners.
This allows the wheels to move independently when taking sharp corners or in reverse, even
while engaged.
Shredder beaters
Unlike most spreaders that only use one beater bar to spread material, the ABI Classic
Spreader uses 2 or 3 beaters depending on the unit size. On the 25, 50, and 65 cu. ft. models,
the spreader has one beater bar that shreds the manure and bedding into smaller pieces before
the manure is passed through to the wide spread paddles and thrown from the spreader. This
additional shredding process breaks down the material for quick decomposition which promotes
a healthy pasture.
Coal tar epoxy box liner and tongue & groove poly floor
To further prevent corrosion and rust, the inside of the box is sprayed with a coal tar epoxy liner.
This box liner is not a traditional truck bed plastic insert liner that can cause corrosion
underneath and it is not a soft rubbery material that can tear. This box liner is ideally suited for
the unique demands of a manure spreader. Coal tar epoxy offers great “flex”, so it is perfectly
suited to expand and contract with climate and can handle the abrasion and acidity of manure
flowing through the spreader. Coal tar epoxies are famous for protection from moisture and are
commonly used on garage floors, underground pipelines/tanks, and even the hulls of barges.
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The floor of the ABI Classic Spreader is constructed of a tongue and groove poly lumber, so it
will never rot or rust. The tongue and groove construction prohibits the individual poly boards
that make up the floor from warping, which would cause the apron chain to get caught and bind
on the flooring. This is a premium maintenance free flooring that will last and comes with a
limited lifetime warranty.
“5 Point” Corrosion and Rust Resistance
Corrosion and rust resistance is one of the top concerns customers have in buying manure
spreaders. ABI does not take this concern lightly. To ensure our spreaders will last for many
years to come, we have implemented a suite of measures to prevent against corrosion and rust.
1. We start with corrosion resistant COR-TEN Steel.
2. All steel components are sandblasted before painting. This cleans the impurities off the
steel and opens the pores to absorb the paint for the best bond.
3. Rust-Oleum “Stops-Rust” paint is applied. This paint is easy to repair and touch up.
Unlike powder coating, moisture cannot get behind the paint to rust from the underside.
4. Coal tar epoxy box liner is applied inside the box.
5. Tongue and groove (plastic lumber) floor will not rust, corrode, or rot. This floor has a
limited lifetime warranty.
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