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LOADING OF HOPPER
The maximum hopper capacity is 0.54 cubic meters
(19 cubic feet). Maximum weight of the load in the
hopper is 816.5 Kg (1800 pounds). Never overfill or
overload the hopper. Overloading will create a safety
hazard and cause undue stress to the truck and top
dresser components. Overloading may also cause the
trucks tires to sink into the turf and leave tracks. Never
modify the hopper to hold extra top dressing. Do not
add side boards to the hopper. An overloaded hopper
will cause the top dresser to be top heavy or out-of-
balance, and will increase the possibility of the truck
and top dresser tipping or rolling over if operated on
too steep of a slope.
The hopper can be loaded with a small front end
loader, however do not drop the load into the hopper
from too high of a height. Slowly load the hopper to
avoid damage to the hopper and conveyor belt.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
● Check Temperature
- Refer to the Operators
Manual for the truck to determine if the temperature
is too cold or too hot to operate the trucks hydraulic
system. Determine if the trucks hydraulic system
requires a warm-up period before operating the
WideSpin 1540 TEC.
● Check
- Level of hydraulic fluid in trucks reservoir
tank. Correct level to full if needed.
● Check
- Level of oil in trucks engine crankcase.
Correct level to full if needed.
● Check
- Check the hydraulic connections from the
top dresser to the truck. Connections must be
proper and secure. Refer to the manual for the
mounting kit for more information.
● Check
- Inspect for damage, wear, and missing
parts. Do not operate the 1540 TEC top dresser with
a damaged or defective parts. Refer any needed
repairs to the proper service personnel.
● Check
- Visual check for hydraulic leaks.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Do Not Use Your Fingers Or Hands
To Check For Hydraulic Leaks. High
Pressure Leaks Can Puncture The
Skin And Force Oil Into The Body. This
Can Cause Severe Injury Or Death.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DANGER
OPERATION
● Check -
The electronic control box is secure at the
tow vehicles operator position. DO NOT put the box
in the hopper.
● Check
- The electronic control box ON/OFF switch is
in the OFF (
O
) position for both the conveyor belt
and the spinner assembly.
● Check
- The Power ON/OFF Switch (located on top
dressers fender).
● Check
- Power supply harness is plugged into the
1540 TEC and is properly attached to the trucks
battery.
● Check -
Truck battery is fully charged.
● Check
- All guards and deflectors are in place.
● Check
- All hardware on the mounting brackets.
Hardware must be tight, pins must be securely
inserted.
● Check
- Visually inspect the inside of the 1540 TEC
hopper for tools, shovels, rocks or debris remaining
from earlier use. Hopper must be empty.
● Check -
The spinner vanes are in the proper setting
for either Lightspread or Heavyspread.
