Gason 7312, Operator'S Manual

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General Maintenance
Page 36
07/18
End of Season Checklist
General Checklist
1. Wash Spreader clean of all fertiliser product
and dirt.
2. Grease all bearings and bushes.
3. Inspect hydraulic system for leaks or
damaged hoses.
4. Inspect the hydraulic motors at the shaft end
for oil leaks.
5. Check spinners for physical damage and that
they run reasonably true.
6. Check that the spinner retaining nyloc nuts
are in serviceable condition. The nyloc can
be reused 20 times but they should then be
replaced. A spare set have been supplied
with the new spreader.
7. Check feed chain for damage. Rotate feed
chain shaft to inspect entire chain. Look for
bent or broken slats or stiff chain links.
8. Check brushes at the front and rear of the
spreader are in place and undamaged.
9. Check that the drive bolts on the drive shaft
are all in place and functional.
Specific to Ground Drive Spreaders
10. Check that the tachometer is operating
correctly and that the sensor is not damaged
11. Check that the gearbox transport locking pin
functions.
VRT Related Check List
1. Check the level & quality of the oil in the VRT
reduction gearbox. The sight glass should be
totally covered with clean oil. Refer to the
Specification page for oil type and volume.
2. Check the electrical cables and plugs for
damage or corrosion of the pins.
3. Check the spinner sensor & wheel sensor (if
fitted) are functioning correctly. Light in cable
end of sensor should flash when target passes.
Fig.67 Reduction Gearbox for the VRT spreader
It is recommended that when replacing parts
you use genuine components and fasteners
of the same grade as originally fitted.
Fig.68 Base Unit 12T Model on 2m rear axle