Tube-Line NITRO 275RS, Operator'S Manual

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Section 7 - Service & Maintenance -
Nitro
Optional Two Stage Beater Paddle Adjustment
Optional Two Stage Beater Endgate Adjustment
The spread width can be adjusted by moving the
two stage beater paddles. With spread pattern at
maximum setting spread width can reach 50ft.
NOTE: Hole pattern on spinner plate gradually
tapers to change the angle material is released at.
Tighter angle equals wider spread width.
To adjust angle of release to tighten or widen
spread width:
1. Remove bolt and not from each paddle’s outer
edge.
2. Move paddle to desired angle.
3. Refasten nut and bolt through spinner plate
hole.
There are two endgates on the two
stage beater option. The upper gate
(U)
is normally closed and should only be
opened for cleaning, unplugging and repair
purposes. To open,
1.
Remove lock pins shown in Detail A and
Detail C (1 each per side).
2. Raise gate.
3.
Set Detail A pins through side holes.
4.
Refasten Detail A lock pins through
frame pins to avoid losing them.
Spinner Direction
U
L
CAUTION:
Do not operate two stage beater option
with upper gate open.
The lower gate (L) has several uses.
5.
Remove lock pin shown in Detail B, push gate
toward spinners and set position with lock pin.
This will hold runny material back from falling into
discharge area.
6.
Remove lock pin shown in Detail B, open gate
outwards and set position with lock pin. This can
be useful for cleaning, unplugging or repairing
spinners. It may also need to be done to adjust
spinner paddles.
NOTE: Nitro model 750 and 950 have shear bolts on
lower gate to avoid plugging issues.
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