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7. MAINTENANCE
NECO takes pride in choosing quality vendors and products in association with the design and
manufacture of our products:
• OEM products have a service life related to operating conditions and usage.
• Contact the OEM product manufacturer for service, replacement, or warranty concerns.
Prior to each season or usage:
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Check for obstructions in the spreader which could prohibit product flow.
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Check fasteners & bolted connections. Tighten any loose connections and fittings.
• Check wiring connections. Tighten any loose connections.
• Verify the speed and directional controls are working properly prior to actual usage.
• #032253 DRIVE MOTOR - Due to the harsh environment, the drive motor type is a heavy duty
totally enclosed system. The factory suggests using Shell Dolium R or Chevron SRI grease
and recommends service intervals no greater than 500 hrs of run-time usage. Pump grease
slowly, using only a hand-operated grease gun, not a pneumatic grease gun. Do not over-lubri-
cate motors. Over-lubrication of a motor can seriously damage it by forcing grease into motor
windings.
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#032295 GEAR REDUCER - These units utilize synthetic lubricant and are properly filled,
based on the unit series and the mounting position. Per the vendor supplied data -- “reducers
are ‘lubed-for-life’ and do not require regular oil changes under normal industrial operating
conditions and environments.If the customer chooses to change out the lubrication, the
manufacturer reccommends using Mobil GLYGOYLE 460 lubricant.
• #032244 COMPRESSION SPRING(S) - If replacement of any one of the three is needed,
change all three as a set to ensure uniform action.
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in the SAFETY section of this manual.
Use Lock-Out / TagOut procedures when required and ensure all guards are in place.
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