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2. Regularly clean and wash the hopper and conveyor
especially if hauling potentially corrosive materials such
as fertilizer.
3. Keep belt tight when in use.
4. Loosen belt at the front rollers when Turf Tender is not
going to be used for an extended period of time. The
belt contracts a significant amount as its temperature
drops so loosening the belt for winter storage is
important.
5. Periodically check belt for tears and wear.
6. Never allow hydraulic fluid to come in contact with
the belt. It is made of PVC which provides resistance
to fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals but has
little resistance to hydraulic fluid.
DUAL SPINNER SPREADING SYSTEM
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance of the dual spinner system consists of greasing
the bearing on each spinner shaft. There is a total of two (2)
grease points on the spinner package (consult the lubrication
chart for recommended lubrication schedule).
Periodically check the hydraulic hoses for worn areas
and other unsafe conditions (cracks or leaks). This should
be part of the safety walk around each time before using the
Turf Tender. Pinhole leaks under pressure can pierce skin
and inject hydraulic oil under your skin. Never handle hoses
while the hydraulic system is pressurized.
1. Loosen the four bolts (two above and two below) securing
the motor mount to the frame.
2. Loosen the jam nut on right-hand adjusting bolt.
3. Adjust the adjusting bolts as needed to either loosen or
tighten the belt. Make sure both sides are adjusted equally.
4. Test the conveyor for proper tension and to be sure the
belt is properly aligned.
5. Tighten jam nut on the right hand adjusting bolt; then
tighten the motor mount bolts.
6. Run the conveyor for short period to make sure that the
belt stays on track.
It is important that the belt always runs in the proper track.
If the belt is allowed to run off track to either side it could
become jammed or could wear the belt out prematurely.
Belt Replacement
If it becomes necessary to replace the belt, use the following
procedure:
1. Loosen the four bolts (two above and two below) securing
the motor mount to the frame; then loosen the jam nut on
right-hand adjusting bolt.
3. Adjust the adjusting bolts to loosen the belt. Make sure
both sides are adjusted equally; then remove the splice pin.
4. Pull the old belt out of the conveyor.
5. Starting on high end of conveyor, thread the new belt into
the conveyor. Make sure V-belt on the inside of the
conveyor belt fits in V on roller and that the belting cups
are positioned with their open end facing the discharge
end of the conveyor.
6. Connect the two ends of the belt with the splice pin; then
crimp the ends of the lacing to keep the pin from sliding out.
7. Tighten the belt using the belt tightening procedure. Make
sure the belt is tracking correctly.
CAUTION
Before operating, always test the Turf Tender after
either repair or adjustment.
Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the conveyor system consists of:
1. Regular greasing of the roller’s bearings (consult the
lubrication chart for recommended lubrication schedule).
There is one grease point on each side of both the front
and rear rollers.
MAINTENANCE
