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FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1.
Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
2.
Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
3.
Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.
Do not inflate tires beyond maximum recommended
pressure.
1.
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
2.
Store in a clean, dry area.
CAUTION: DO NOT
inflate tires beyond
the maximum recommended pressure
printed on side of tire.
CLEANING
4.
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
LUBRICATE
(See figure 18)
5.
Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
6.
Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as
needed.
7.
Oil right hand (idler) wheel at least once a year or more
often as needed.
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
1.
If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is
disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as
they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocket
positions in relation to the slotted gear determine
which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sure to
reassemble them in their original positions. (Refer to
figure 3 on page 4.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 20 on
pages 12 and 13) as needed for minimum backlash.
Add grease to gear and sprocket.
2.
If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn it can
be replaced. Remove old agitator hairpin from hole in
sprocket shaft and replace with new agitator hairpin.
See figure 19.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
GREASE
OIL
OIL
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
