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0800 4 VOGAL (0800 486 425)
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0800 4 VOGAL (0800 486 425)
E:
W:
www.rataequipment.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
1.
Rata Industries Group Ltd takes no responsibility for damage/s to people
or property caused by the inappropriate or abnormal use of any of its
products.
2.
Carefully read and take note of the following warnings before attempting
to operate the equipment.
Warning:
Ensure the spreader tow hitch is in good repair and fit for towing.
Warning:
Check that all moving parts are in good repair and that all the
fasteners are correctly tightened.
Warning:
Never allow any person to ride on the spreader.
Warning:
Never tow the spreader with the spinner drive engaged at a
speed greater than 20kpH.
Note
Maximum towing speed with
the drive
disengaged
is 30kph.
Warning:
Do not exceed the maximum weight/capacity specified by the
manufacturer of the towing vehicle.
Warning:
Obey all road rules and regulations while using the implement on
the
road.
Warning:
Foreign objects can cause extensive damage to the machine and
result in injury to the operator. Make sure that the contents of the
hopper are clean and free of debris and foreign objects before
use.
Warning:
Before using the spreader the operator should ensure that this
manual is read and fully understood.
1.
Maintenance should be undertaken regularly,
good maintenance extends the life of the spreader.
2.
Check the wheel bearings for play and pack
grease every six months.
3.
Open the aperture and clean around the aperture
blades and holes.
4.
Periodically remove the agitator by removing the
pin located under the hopper.
5.
Lift the agitator, clear of the shaft and remove any
residue, grease and replace the agitator. Ensure
the retaining pin is refitted and held in place by
the spring clip.
6.
Check the oil level in the gearbox. To check, turn
the spreader on its side, remove the filler plug
located in the base, check that the oil is level with
the rim of the hole, top up if necessary.
7.
Change the gearbox oil (EP 90) every six months
with normal use or every three months under
extreme conditions. The quantity of oil required
is 500ml.
8.
Grease the drive wheel bearing at the grease
point indicated.
9.
Check the condition of the engagement
mechanism and grease daily. Use the following
procedure: engage the drive, and then
pump grease into the grease point.
