Tar River SSC-100 Manuel utilisateur
Rev. 12/21
Spin Fertilizer Spreader
SSC-SSS-SP
Operator’s Manual
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TO THE DEALER:
Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Tar River dealer. Read manual in-
structions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your Tar River equipment. The information presented will prepare you to
do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual
carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to oper-
ate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer. The equipment you have purchased has
been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical
products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all safety information in
this manual and safety decals on the equipment. For service, your authorized Tar River dealer has trained me-
chanics, genuine Tar River service parts, and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs. Use
only genuine Tar River service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards re-
quired for safe and satisfactory operation.
Record your implement model and serial number in the space provide below. Your dealer will need this infor-
mation to give you prompt, efficient service.
Model Number: ______________________________________
Serial Number: _______________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________
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Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6
General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-9
Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Highway And Transport Operations …………………………………………………………………… 12-13
Swath Spreading Chart………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Operating Instructions.………………………………………………………………………………….. 15-20
Maintenance……………………………………..……………………………………………………… 21-22
Torque Chart…..………………………………………………………………………………………... 23
Parts Breakdown………………………………………………………………………………………... 26-31
Warranty ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 32
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Tar River Fertilizer Spreader. The SSC series is built especially for Sub-
Compact tractors that cannot attach to regular-sized spreaders. The SSS series are painted with special heat-
treated paint that resists corrosion. The SPP series features a Poly Hopper and stainless steel bottom openers
and spreading fins.
Technical Specifications
• Powder coated frame and hopper or Poly hopper
• Stainless steel bottom openers and spreading fins on SP & SS models
SSC-100 SSS-300 SSS-500 SSP-250 SSP-400 SP-300SS SP-500SS
Weight 83 lbs. 115 lbs. 133 lbs. 123 lbs. 130 lbs. 127 lbs. 135 lbs.
Capacity 224 lbs. 716 lbs. 1,058 lbs. 575 lbs. 860 lbs. 716 lbs. 1,121 lbs.
Spread swath 23’ 46’ 46’ 49’ 49’ 46’ 46’
Hopper Poly Steel Steel Poly Poly Poly Poly
Hopper height 31” 40” 46” 39” 43” 42” 46”
Hitch Cat. 0 & 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1
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Important Safety Information
Safety
It is important that you read the entire manual and to become familiar with this product before you begin using
it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues
arising from modification. We strongly recommend this product not be modified and /or used for any applica-
tion other than that for which it is designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO
NOT use the product until you have first contacted us to determine if it can or should be performed on the
product.
Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before operating and maintaining . Review the safety in-
structions and precautions annually.
Safety Signal Words
TAKE NOTE! This safety alert symbol found though out this manual is used to call you attention to in-
structions involving you personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury or death.
This symbol means:
Attention!
Become alert!
Your safety is involved!
Note the use of the signal words, DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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Important Safety Information
General Safety Guidelines
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. De-
signers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents
occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling
equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section.
To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow
them.
Replace any DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such decals are indicated in this manual. Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influ-
ence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
To prevent injury of death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice
the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question -
Don’t try it!
• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
• Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current safety sign
• Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.
Safety Decal Care
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Important Safety Information
How to install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky back-
ing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing paper.
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Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
If “Safety” Decals are damaged or unreadable, replace immediately.
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Important Safety Information
• Carefully study and understand this manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• Assure that all tires are inflated evenly.
• Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make necessary re-
pairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included with this manual.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment.
• Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially of children and animals.
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar with your
new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other opera-
tors with its operation before using.
• Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to start-
ing engine.
• The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor with ROPS removed.
• Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer
and attach safety chain.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to the
equipment.
Before Operation
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