Maintenance
Adjust power steering
2018-9015-001
09-2016
Safety mechanism adjustment
Note!
Make sure the spreader and the tractor wheels are perfectly aligned
before adjusting the safety mechanism.
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4
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4
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● Position the parallel bars (1) perpendicular with the flat bar support (2) by
adjusting the eye bolts (3). The springs (4) must be straight, not hanging nor
stretched. Make sure the parallel bars remain perpendicular.
Hydraulic flow rate adjustment
Note!
Refer to the instruction manual of the tractor to adjust the hydraulic flow
rate.
Adjustment
The tractor supplies the hydraulic flow rate to the spreader power steering
system. Depending on the spreader and tractor model, the flow rate must be
adjusted as indicated in the following chart.
Spreader model
Hydraulic flow
EL48-4D
3 - 4 US gpm [11 - 15 lpm]
EL48-6D
6 - 8 US gpm [23 - 30 lpm]
EL48-8D
9 - 12 US gpm [34 - 45 lpm]
Fine tuning
A final adjustment is necessary to ensure proper functioning of the hydraulic
system and power steering efficiency.
● Slowly move the spreader;
● Engage the power steering;
● While respecting the minimum turning radius, turn left and right with the
spreader;
● If the wheels turn too promptly, lower the hydraulic flow rate. If they turn too
slowly, increase the hydraulic flow rate;
● Test drive the power steering again until the wheels turn smoothly.