Millcreek TURF TIGER 3100, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Manual: Millcreek 3100/3200 TURF TIGER
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Spreaders
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Guidelines for Regular Maintenance (continued)
Procedures for Spreader Adjustment
For optimal spreader functioning, Millcreek recommends that you periodically check the tension of the floor
apron chain and the drive chains. Procedures for checking and adjusting these crucial operating components
are provided in this section.
Figure 4A - Adjusting the Floor Apron Chain for Proper Tension
Checking and Adjusting the Floor Apron Chain
The recommended floor apron chain tension is achieved when the apron's lowest point is 4 to 4-1/2 inches
below the frame (behind the tire).
• Check the distance between the apron chain and the bottom of the side sheet at the apron's lowest
point (just behind the wheels).
• If the distance is more than six (6) inches, the chain must be adjusted (tightened).
Adjusting the floor apron chain is accomplished by tightening the apron chain adjustment nuts on the
spreader box (lower front left and right).
• Use a 9/16" wrench to tighten the adjustment nut on the lower left/right front of the spreader box as
shown in Figure 4A.
• Observe the chain positioning with respect to the floor/apron.
• Make sure that the chains on each side of the apron are equally taut.
Wheel Bearing Maintenance
• Adjust the wheel hub bearings after 100 loads and once each season thereafter.
• Use a jack to raise the spreader to remove weight from the wheel.
CAUTION: Be sure to block up the spreader to prevent personal injury while
working on the wheels.
• Rotate the wheel and torque the wheel hub bearings to 25 ft. lbs.
• Back off the nut one flat, plus enough to install the cotter pin (1/6 turn min.,
1/3 turn max.)