Lit. No. 13648/9511, Rev. 07
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August 10, 2005
MAINTENANCE
To keep your spreader running smoothly, observe the
following recommendations:
• Lubricate grease fittings after each use and at the
end of each season.
• Maintain proper motor to shaft belt tension.
To adjust belt tension:
1. Loosen the carriage bolt that holds down the idler.
2. Slide the carriage bolt to increase or decrease
tension.
3. After adjusting the idler, tighten the carriage bolt.
4. After tightening the carriage bolt, the belt should
deflect 5/8” between the pulleys.
Idler
5/8"
Adjustments
Slot
Lubricate grease
fittings after
each use.
Multi-purpose synthetic
grease recommended
CAUTION
Overtightening the belt may result in damage
to the motor bearing.
After each use:
• Wash out hopper and rinse off all external
surfaces.
• Wash out the secondary frame slots in the under-
frame mount to prevent build-up of material.
• Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections
to prevent corrosion at the beginning and end of
the season and after each use.
• Lubricate all grease fittings.
At the end of each season (or extended
storage)
• Wash out hopper and rinse off all external
surfaces.
• Apply dielectric grease on all electrical
connections to prevent corrosion.
• Lubricate all grease fittings.
• Oil or paint all bare metal surfaces.
Recycle
When your spreader has performed it useful life, the
majority of its components can be recycled as steel.
Gear oil shall be disposed of according to local
regulations. Balance of parts made of plastic shall be
disposed of in customary manner.
CAUTION
Disconnect electric power at spreader
electrical wiring harness connection and tag
out if required before servicing or performing
maintenance.
