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85809
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 1540 EC 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
1540 EC and the spinner assembly. Do not
operate any machine with missing or damaged
guards.
● Inspect entire 1540 EC 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 1540 EC operator controls for proper
operation.
● Both the engine ignition key and the control box
ON/OFF switch are in the OFF 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 1540 EC 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 1540 EC 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 1540 EC 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 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 1540 EC 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.
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
