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OPERATION
Operator Daily Inspection
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Do Not Attempt To Perform Any
Inspection, Adjustment, or Service
Procedure With Any Part of the Top
Dresser or Spinner Assembly Operating.
Work Safely and Wear the Appropriate Safety Gear
When Inspecting, Making Adjustments,
or Servicing The 1530 Top Dresser.
Follow All Safety Hazard Warnings and Decals.
Before and after each use, check the following items:
● Inspect for damaged or missing guards on the 1530
and the spinner assembly. Do not operate any
machine with missing or damaged guards.
● Inspect entire 1530 and the spinner assembly
for damaged or inoperable components. Do not
operate any machine with damaged or inoperable
components. Inspect the entire machine for loose
fasteners. Retighten as required.
● Inspect all 1530 operator controls for proper
operation.
● Both the engine ignition key and the hand held ON/
OFF control box switch are in the off (
O
) position.
● Check the tires for proper inflation. Inflate the tires
to 138 kPa (20 PSI).
● Inspect the spinner assembly spinner wheels.
Check for proper alignment, damage, wear, and
missing hardware.
● Check for a buildup of top dressing material on
spinner assembly components. Check for a buildup
on and under the spinner wheels. Check for debris
caught in spinner wheels.
● Check for a buildup of top dressing material on
components under the 1530 rear deflector, hopper
and conveyor belt.
● Inspect the conveyor belt for adjustment and
tracking. If adjustment is required, see the
instructions for Conveyor Belt Tension adjustment
in the Operator Adjustment section of the operators
manual. Check the conveyor belt adjustment and
tracking frequently during operation.
● Check the level of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir.
Refill as needed.
● Visually check for hydraulic leaks.
NEVER USE
HANDS TO CHECK FOR LEAKS!!
● Maintain proper daily lubrication intervals on the
engine and the 1530 top dresser.
● Visually inspect the inside of the hopper for tools,
shovels, rakes, rocks or debris remaining from
earlier use.
Storage
TO STORE THE WIDESPIN 1530 OVER A EXTENDED
PERIOD,
perform a complete inspection. Refer any
needed service or repair to service level personnel.
Clean the hopper, both sides of the conveyor belt and
completely clean the spinner assembly. Use low pressure
wash on the top dresser, DO NOT use high pressure
wash. Perform a complete lubrication procedure.
Lubricate engine in accordance with the engine
manufacturers instruction. Empty the engine fuel tank.
Disconnect both battery cables and the power supply
cables from the battery. Apply a film of light machine oil
to the spinner wheels to control rust. Release the tension
of the conveyor belt. To protect the conveyor belt, rubber
and plastic parts, store the 1530 out of direct sunlight.
TO RETURN TO SERVICE AFTER EXTENDED
STORAGE
, inspect the entire machine for any damage
that may have occurred during storage. Refer any
needed correction to service level personnel.
Reset the tension of the conveyor belt. Refer adjustment
to service level personnel.
Reinstall the battery cables and the power supply
cables.
Perform a complete lubrication procedure. Lubricate
engine in accordance with the engine manufacturers
instruction. Refer any needed service or repair to service
level personnel.
WARNING
