Spreader Manure Spreader Question

[wayupnth]

I have an old (circa 1970's) JD model 34 manure spreader. I am currently replacing the conveyor chain and slats due to the great deal of rust on the old broken one. I can't quite figure out if the conveyor is supposed to go over the wheel axle or under. Neither one really looks right but I seem to remember that over is correct. Anyone know for sure?

Gary

Maine

 

[rcowan]

I know its a little late but can't you go on line and see the manual or call JD?

 

[nspec]

I've only used the New Holland from that vintage. Seems to me, they go under the axle. I can remember the chains hanging down with quite a bit of slack. I don't think they would do that if they were over the axle.

 

[MarkLeininger]

I have an old spreader made by New Idea, and there are guides that hang down from the frame that the conveyor rides on. The guides are about a foot in front of the axle. This guy has lots of parts for old manure spreaders:
new idea spreader parts

If you look at the second exploded parts diagram down on that page, you'll see a part next to the conveyor that I think is labeled L/307. That looks like the guide I'm talking about.