New Leader NL345/MULTAPPLIER, Operator'S Manual

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Conveyor Belt Maintenance
Standard belt for the #4 chain is moderate oil resistant that is impervious to moisture, weathering, or
normal action which can be used with chemical impregnated fertilizer or oil based additives�
• Inspect belt fastener occasionally for wear or “raveling” of belt grip area�
• Make sure belt connecting pin is positioned correctly as shown in Figure 3�
NOTICE!
Pin must not rotate� If pin ends are not bent
down and tight against lacing, the ends
may cut into the chain shield sealers or belt
wipers�
Figure 3 - Conveyor Belt Pin Installation
Bin Sensor
WARNING
Stay out of the spreader� Do not climb on spreader� Use a portable ladder to inspect,
clean and maintain the bin sensor from outside the spreader� Failure to do so could result
in injury from falling�
NOTICE!
Wipe sensor clean periodically to prevent accumulation of product� Avoid wet material as it may
stick to sensor� If material sticks to sensor it won’t warn user when bin is low�
Clean sensor with long handled brush or hose from outside of spreader� Do not aim high pressure sprayer
directly at sensor—it could damage the components�
Proper Tension
Main Bin Conveyor
36” to 40”
(9144mm - 1016mm)
REAR OF UNIT
36” - 40” (9144mm - 1016mm)
Lubrication & Maintenance
Over-tensioning of conveyor chain will lead to excessive load on the system which will cause excessive
chain and sprocket wear and can cause extremely high starting pressures� Under-tensioning allows
conveyor chain to “wrap” around drive sprockets and not exit sprocket freely, causing excessive excessive
BOTH PIN ENDS MUST
BE BENT DOWN & TIGHT
AGAINST ENDS OF LACING