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1.
Check for proper assembly and adjustment and make sure all bolts are tightened securely. RETIGHTEN
THE BOLTS AFTER A FEW HOURS OF OPERATION.
2.
Torque the wheel bolts to 120 ft. lbs. Recheck the bolts after every other load until the torque
does not decrease and every 300 loads there after.
3.
Check the tires and inflate them to the recommended pressure.
36 PSI for 7.5 x 20"
28 PSI for 7.5 x 24"
4.
Adjust the tractor hitch and attach the spreader to the tractor as detailed in the following sections.
5.
Attach the feed control rope to a convenient point on the tractor.
6.
Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic ports if required.
7.
Lubricate the machine completely and check the oil level of the gearboxes.
8.
Operate the machine slowly for a period of time to run the chains in and determine that all parts
work freely.
9.
Equip the spreader with an SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem (available from your dealer) if it will be
transported on public roadways.
10.
Do not operate the spreader until the safety precautions in this manual and on decals on the spreader
have been read and understood by the operator.
Before Using The New Machine