ABI Classic Spreader Setup Guide
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4 Speed Variable Flow Control:
**Exclusive Feature**
All ABI Classic Manure spreaders feature the ability to control the flow rate of manure being applied to the ground.
The ground drive units have 4 different speed settings that are controlled by the lever (ground drive units). Flow
control is accomplished by speeding up or slowing down the apron chain (or conveyor) that feeds manure to the
back beaters. You now have a choice of emptying the manure spreader as fast as possible or applying controlled
amounts of manure to specific areas to maximize the nutrient fertilizer value of the manure and minimize negative
environmental issue such as run-off into water supply.
Unique Chain Engagement Mechanism:
**Exclusive Feature**
To virtually eliminate drive chain slip when engaging and disengaging the drive chain, ABI Classic Manure spreaders
utilize a mechanism that gradually lifts the chain off the sprocket one tooth at a time to disengage. To reengage,
this mechanism then gently lays the chain back on the sprocket seating the chain on each tooth of the sprocket.
This process keeps the chain and sprocket in alignment and reduces the possibility the chain will slip or fall off the
sprocket causing unneeded repair, wear and tear and breakage. This mechanism is controlled by the front right
operating lever (as you are looking toward the back of the spreader). Most competitor engagement mechanisms
do not keep the chain and sprocket in alignment and do not assist in the reseating of the chain on each sprocket
tooth.
Dual Wheel Ground Drive With Ratcheting Hubs:
Unlike many ground drive systems all ABI Classic Ground Drive Manure Spreaders incorporate a sophisticated
system that enables better ground traction and provides constant power to the apron chain and beater bars. As
you look from the front to the back of the spreader the left wheel primarily drives the apron chain (conveyer) and
the right wheel primarily drives the beater bars, however both wheels also work in unison to maximize traction
and prevent the apron and beater from running at different speeds. This works similar in concept to a locking
differential on a truck which is designed to "lock" both wheels on an axle together as if on a common shaft. This
forces both wheels to turn in unison, regardless of the traction (or lack thereof) available to either wheel
individually. This eliminates slipping and binding of the moving parts and reduces wear and tear and breakage to
the chains, sprockets & gears. But that is not all! The hubs on the ABI manure spreaders have a ratcheting override
when moving in reverse or taking sharp corners. This allows the wheels to move independently when taking sharp
corners or moving in reverse even while engaged. This smart design makes maneuverability a breeze and protects
moving parts from damage.
Shredder Beaters:
**Exclusive Feature**
Unlike most manure spreaders that use one beater bar to spread material, ABI Classic manure spreaders use 2 or 3
beaters depending on the unit size. On 85 - 110 cu ft units ABI Classic manure spreaders have 2 shredder beaters.
One small beater at the top of the spreader to shred the top of mounded material and a large shredder beater just
in front of the wide spread beater. The shredder beaters are geared slower than the wide spread beater to
maximize shredding power. the 85 cu ft units feature 100 shredder blades, 110 cu ft units feature 120 shredder
blades. The top shredder bar also helps to deflect flying material away from the operator and tow vehicle.
