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ABI Elite Ground Drive Spreader Setup Guide 

 

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Absolute Innovations, Inc.

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Operational Safety Rules:

  

Please exercise caution at all times when setting up, operating, or performing maintenance on the 
Elite Spreader. Remember, any piece of equipment like the Elite 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 Elite Spreader. 

 

Never permit any person to ride or board the ELITE SPREADER at any time. 

NEVER ALLOW RIDERS 

ON THE ELITE SPREADER! 

 

Use care and maintain minimum ground speed when operating the ELITE SPREADER on a hillside, or 
when operating close to ditches, fences, or water sources. 

 

Never place any body part under the while the ELITE SPREADER is in operation. 

 

Never allow anyone near the ELITE SPREADER while in operation. 

 

Operate the ELITE 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 ELITE SPREADER with caution over work 
environments that may have buried obstacles. 

 

Stay well and clear of all moving parts. Keep all limbs clear of attachments when making 
adjustments with all hydraulically operated attachments. 

 

Use caution when operating the ELITE SPREADER in icy, wet, or snowy condition. 

 

Do not use the ELITE SPREADER on highways or public thoroughfares. The ELITE SPREADER is 
designed for off road use only. 

 

Always follow Tractor Manufacturer’s rules for safe Operation of Tractor, and for proper procedures 
for attaching and disconnecting attachments. Contact your local dealership for an Owner’s Manual 
for any questions related to the safe operation of the Tractor. 

Use caution when operating the ELITE SPREADER. Using the ELITE SPREADER outside of stated safety 
and operations guidelines may result in injury to operator or others, property damage, or a void in 
warranty.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Elite Ground Drive

Page 1: ...ABI Absolute Innovations Inc 1320 Third Street Osceola IN 46561 855 211 0598 www abiattachments com Elite Ground Drive Spreaders Setup Guide PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE OPERATION V 1 1 0 ...

Page 2: ... on the ABI Support page at www abisupport com and send our Customer Service Department an email regarding any issue you may be experiencing with the Elite Spreader To the Operator The information presented in this manual will prepare you to operate the Elite Spreader in a safe and knowledgeable manner Operating the Elite Spreader in a proper manner will provide a safer working environment and cre...

Page 3: ...operation Operate the ELITE 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 ELITE SPREADER with caution over work environments that may have buried obstacles Stay well and clear of all moving parts Keep all limbs clear of attachments when making adjustments with all hydraulical...

Page 4: ...n is required Shredder Drum The shredder drum is powered by the ground engagement wheels on 3G to shred all manure clumps This shredded material decomposes very fast helps reduce parasite eggs fly larva and eliminates the need to harrow after spreading The blades are welded to the drum in a unique pattern to produce a continuous even spread This ensures vegetation will not be smothered or burned b...

Page 5: ...tput Shredding the material offers a number of advantages It also exposes more of the manure to sunlight which reduces parasite eggs fly larva and allows the manure to decompose far more quickly than a traditional box style spreader It enables the manure to decomposition quickly to encourage a healthy pasture and greatly reduces the amount of time between spreading and horses grazing again on the ...

Page 6: ...djusted by a single bolt at the front of the spreader If more in depth maintenance or repair is needed the spreader may be flipped on end for easy access to all moving parts These advantages are not found on most traditional spreaders Optional Feature Information Fines Pan Catcher The optional fines pan catcher mounts below the spreader and is designed to prohibit any small particles or bedding sh...

Page 7: ... Front To Back 33 Side To Side Loading Height Adjustable 36 41 Frame Construction A36 1 8 inch 2x3 Tube Steel Bin Construction 12 gauge steel Body Finish Powder Coated Chain 50 Drive Ground Driven by 2 air filled wheels geared directly to shredder drum and agitator Ground Clearance 8 inches Front Stabilizer Wheels Transport Wheel Assembly 20 x 5 Tires 4 80 12 4 ply with replaceable Hubs Bearings S...

Page 8: ... lengthen the ratcheting turn knuckle The drive wheels must be up during transport or the ABI Elite Ground Drive Spreader will engage and distribute material while transporting To adjust the flow of material that the ABI Elite Ground Drive Spreader delivers you will need to adjust the tension on the back springs To do this you will use a wrench and tighten or loosen the two nuts on the end of each...

Page 9: ...transporting the ABI Elite Ground Drive Spreader Maintenance Oiling the drive chain and greasing the bearings Use the grease zerts pointed out in the photo to grease the 3 bearings on the right hand side from the back of the spreader These should be greased after 8 hours of continuous use as needed or before periods of storage Make sure to grease all available grease zerts Make sure not to over gr...

Page 10: ...ded or before periods of storage Use caution to not over grease the bearings 2 3 pumps of grease with a manual grease pump should be sufficient for greasing the bearings Wheel bearings on the transport wheels will need to be repacked by hand twice a year There are 2 grease zerts located on the ratcheting turn knuckle These should be greased as needed or before periods of storage Make sure to wash ...

Page 11: ...to contact our Customer Support Department at 855 211 0598 You can also check out or support page at www abisupport com for more information and videos on your ABI Elite Ground Drive Spreader as well as any of our other quality products For information on or to order parts for your ABI Elite Ground Drive Spreader please contact our Customer Service Department at 855 211 0598 M TH 8am 8pm EST or Fr...

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