Lit. No. 94196/94197/94198, Rev. 05
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November 1, 2010
CONVEYOR PINTLE CHAIN TENSION
1. Periodically check the conveyor chain tension.
The spreader should be out of the vehicle. To
check the tension, measure in 20"–24" from the
rear edge of the sills. Push up on the chain with
your hand. The conveyor chain should lift up
1"–3" off the conveyor chain guide.
2. Loosen the two bearing mounting bolts on each
side of the conveyor idle roller on cab end of
hopper.
3. Loosen the jam nut on one of the take-up bolts,
then tighten (clockwise) the take-up bolt one full
revolution. Repeat evenly on the other side.
AFTER EACH USE
• Wash out the hopper and rinse off all external
surfaces.
• Clean out any trapped/frozen material from
between the pintle chain and the vehicle bed
surface.
• Apply dielectric grease on all electrical
connections to prevent corrosion at the beginning
and end of the season and after each use.
• Lubricate all grease
fi
ttings with good quality
multipurpose grease.
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
The spreader can be stored on end (on its feet) for
storage; however, steps must be taken to properly
support it with blocks and secure it.
1. Remove the sill de
fl
ectors by loosening the bolts
for the bearing and cap screws for the gearbox.
Slide out the de
fl
ectors and tighten the fasteners.
2. Back the truck near a wall, fence or other
permanent structure so that there is enough room
to remove the spreader but the spreader will be
against the structure when it is taken out of the
truck.
3. Remove the spreader from the truck following the
instructions in this manual.
4. Add blocks supporting the sides of the hopper
body and conveyor, as shown.
Jam
Nut
Idler
Take-Up
Bolt
Bearing
Mounting
Bolts
Support sides and conveyor with blocks.
