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7.2 - SEASONAL
1. Check the condition of the drive engagement lever and the plastic tube liner.
2. Check the wheel bearings for play and pack with grease every six months
3. Open the aperture and clean around the aperture blades and holes.
4. Periodically remove the agitator by removing the retaining pin located under the hopper.
5. Lift the agitator, clear of the shaft and remove any residue. Grease and replace the
agitator. Ensure the retaining pin is re-fitted and held in place by the spring clip.
6. Check the oil level in the gearbox. To check, turn the spreader on its side, remove the
filler plug located in the base, check that the oil is level with the rim of the hole, top up if
necessary.
Change the gearbox oil (EP 90) every six months with normal use, or every three months
under extreme conditions. The quantity of oil required is 300ml.
Maintenance should be undertaken regularly, good maintenance extends the
life of the spreader.
Clean aperture and
aperture blades
Remove pin
Remove agitator and
remove residue
