Tar River RONDINI SQFT, Operator'S Manual & Parts Breakdown

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Service
After each use:
1. Be sure to thoroughly wash the machine without using excessive pressure, especially on the moving parts. It is particularly
important to wash the implement after using salt or fertilizer. This will help prevent the caustic chemicals in the salt and
fertilizer from destroying the metal of the machine.
2. Carefully dry the machine.
3. Apply a thick layer of grease to all exposed moving parts.
4. Apply a film of biodegradable oil in crevices and corners.
5. Grease the driveline cross and bearing and shielding.
6. Grease the telescoping inner and outer tubes .
IMPORTANT: Periodically check the bronze slide inside the gearbox. This is the heart of the machine, and its condition
will determine how the spreader runs. When the flywheel is turned by hand, there should be no jerking movement. The
flywheel and the spout should move as one. If there are stops and starts, this may be an indication of wear on the
bronze slide, and it should be replaced immediately. Failure to do so can create problems to other parts of the
spreader
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Non uniform spread
pattern. Wrong gate opening.
Spreader or pendular arm
not positioned correctly.
Adjust gate opening.
Adjust spreader parallel to the
ground with spout 28-32 inches
above the ground level.
Product not flowing
to pendular arm.
Wet product.
Powdered product.
Use dry product only or optional
rubber insert.
Use optional agitator.
PTO shaft turning
but not the pendular
arm. Roll pin missing or
sheared.
Cam broken or worn.
Replace roll pin.
Replace cam.
Narrow spread
width. Incorrect PTO speed.
Pendular spout at wrong
angle or wrong height.
Increase PTO speed to 540 PTO
rpm.
Adjust spreader parallel to the
ground with spout 28-32 inches
above the ground level.