Lit. No. 70691, Rev. 01
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July 15, 2018
salt removal product or spraying your spreader with
a cleaning solution before rinsing. Rinse all cleaning
solutions off thoroughly with water.
Sweep puddles of water from surfaces of the
spreader. Make sure to remove water from the bottom
of the hopper so the auger isn't frozen when the
spreader is used again.
When done cleaning, grease the bearings and put
dielectric grease on the plugs. Spray metal parts with
a corrosion prevention produce or a light oil. Avoid
getting oil on the plastic, which will cause the plastic to
degrade.
CORROSION PREVENTION
Corrosion/rusting is a chemical reaction caused by the
presence of moisture, salt, and metal. Preventing any
one of these ingredients from coming in contact with
any other ingredient will prevent corrosion.
Storing the spreader indoors, cleaning the spreader
after each use, lubricating bearings, and spraying
oil on the metal will limit moisture coming into
contact with metal and salt. Although it is easier to
prevent contact with salt and exposed metal, using a
water-displacing oil (e.g. WD-40) may be useful.
Cleaning the spreader and rinsing it thoroughly after
each use will help to prevent corrosion by removing
the salt. Drying the spreader after cleaning will also
help. A backpack blower can dry the spreader very
well.
Rocks and debris thrown up by tires of the vehicle are
likely to chip paint or create small scratches that could
rust. Exposed metal can be prevented by spraying a
light oil on metal parts after each washing. This will
also create a barrier between the spreader and the
salt dust that will stick to the spreader frame, making it
easier to clean.
By cleaning and drying your spreader after each use
and spraying metal parts with a light oil after each
cleaning, you will be able to prevent most corrosion.
LUBRICATION
To keep your spreader running smoothly, lubricate the
grease
fi
ttings after each use and at the end of each
season.
MAINTENANCE
AFTER FIRST USE
Tighten all mounting fasteners.
CLEANING
To protect your Precision Pro spreader from corrosion,
and to increase its useful life, clean it after each storm.
By cleaning after each storm, salt build-up will be less
and the salt will be easier to remove. More importantly,
cleaning the unit can prevent corrosion.
AFTER EACH USE/STORM
NOTE: Do not spray water directly on the auger
bearing and seals.
Run the spreader to empty the hopper. Either back
up to the salt pile and spread into the pile, or put the
spinner on the lowest setting and the auger on the
highest setting until the hopper is empty. This process
will allow the material to come out faster and the
spinner will spread it in a smaller area. Clean up the
salt and place in a bucket or salt box.
Turn the spreader control OFF and unplug the
spreader before cleaning. Use water to rinse all of
the salt residue away. Pay special attention to tight
areas, enclosures, and hard-to-reach areas where
salt build-up is likely to be a problem. Rinse these
areas thoroughly. Avoid directly rinsing openings in
transmissions/motors, such as where a shaft might
come out of the housing. Use a car wash brush to
clean off salt and dirt that is stuck. Consider using a
WARNING
Never remove the spreader with material in
the hopper.
CAUTION
Disconnect electric power at spreader electrical
wiring harness connection and tag out if required
before servicing or performing maintenance.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave unused material in
hopper. Material can freeze or solidify,
causing unit to not work properly.
Empty and clean after each use.
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