5 - MAINTENANCE
20. Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage the power take off, switch off the engine
and remove the starting key from the panel.
21. Periodically check the tightness of nuts and screws. Tighten where necessary.
22. Before performing any maintenance on the machine in a raised position, prop it securely with
appropriate props.
23. When replacing parts, wear gloves and use the correct equipment.
24. To preserve the environment do not burn or dump oils, greases and filters of any kind. Take them
to an approved agent for their recycling or disposal.
25. Check all guards devices for wear. Replace them if necessary.
26. Spare parts must be in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer. Only use
manufacturer’s originals spare parts.
27. Before welding when the machine is connected to the tractor, remove the alternator and battery
cables.
6 – BEFORE OPERATING
A - On Delivery
28. Check to see that no parts are missing.
29. Be sure that the hopper is free from foreign matter.
30. The spreader must be used for the designed purpose only.
31. Check for any damage that occurred during transportation and that no bags or parts are missing.
These claims will only be considered if reported on delivery.
32. Note any damage on the carrier’s consignment note.
33. In case of queries or disputes refer the matter to the supplier.
B - Maintenance
34. Clean all parts ensuring that you do not use any solvent or materials that will damage the gear box,
or other parts of the machine.
C - Transmission
(for models with a power take off shaft)
35. Before using the machine grease the power take off shaft.
36. To preserve the power take off shaft in a good working state
(see figure)
Do not exceed the power take off working angle of 25°. Check that the length of the power
take off shaft suits your tractor.
Leave a clearance of 3 cm at each end.
The rotational speed must be 500 r.p.m..
D - Connection
(for models with a power take off shaft)
1.
The spreader must be connected to the three point linkage.
2.
The position of the lugs on the machine and the tractor must match.
3.
Place the spreading disc or the oscillating tube parallel and 70 – 80cm above the ground level.
