Roda R2000 Truck, Manual

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INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS
ALWAYS STOP SPREADER, SHUT OFF VEHICLE ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION
KEY BEFOR SERVICING, REPAIRING, OR CLEANING, USE SAFE SHOP PROCEDURES
AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON THIS SPREADER!
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SHIELDING to be sure all shielding is in place and functioning properly. Replace all damaged or
missing shielding immediately-Contact your nearest dealer or the Roda parts/service dept. for more
information. Check bolts and Set Screws after a few hours of use and each month thereafter, and tighten
if necessary.
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AFTER A FEW HOURS OF INITIAL OPERATION, check all bolts and set screws to be sure they
are tight and secure.
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ROLLER CHAIN TIGHTENERS to apply sufficient tension to keep roller chains running smoothly.
The chain will form grooves in the tightener blocks. These grooves help to keep the chains in proper
alignment, and the blocks should not be turned unless the roller portion of the chain has worn into the
block
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ROLLER CHAINS FOR WEAR, proper alignment and tension, and adjust or replace if necessary.
Roller chain connector links which pall over tightener blocks must have the legs of the cotter pins facing
the trailing end.
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SAFETY DECALS FOR READABILITY . If any safety decals are removed, obstructed, or otherwise
not understandable, they should be replaced immediately. Keep all decals clean!
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IMPORTANT: IF YOU WELD ON THIS UNIT: Do Not allow the currents to flow through the
bearings. Ground directly to the item being welded.
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PERIODICALLY CHECK all set screws and bolts and retighten if necessary.
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APRON CHAINS for wear, proper alignment and tension, according to the adjustment guidelines as
shown.
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BE SURE TO KEEP PROPER TENSION ON APRON CHAINS. The (4) apron tightener nuts are
located at the front of the unit on threaded rods connected to the apron shaft. They should be adjusted
evenly for proper tension.