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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 10: The gear box assembly showing grease level.
MAINTENANCE
For normal operation, annually
relubricate both motor bearings with
approximately ten drops of 5W-30
oil. The gears of the gear box as-
sembly are lubricated with a special
high temperature, food grade lubri-
cant (SPD-2109) at the time of
manufacturing. The level of grease
in the gear box should be checked
annually and will normally not re-
quire further lubrication unless seal
breakage occurs. After the grease
has settled to the bottom of the gear
box, the grease level can be
checked. The grease level should
of rotation. If power does not exist,
check for blown fuse or flipped cir-
cuit breaker.
If motor stops operating for no
apparent reason, wait approximately
five minutes for the automatic over-
load protection device to reset and
reattempt operation. If problem con-
tinues, check power supply for volt-
age and check blade of unit for free-
dom of rotation.
If motor pinion requires removal
for any reason, it must be properly
installed and located, as shown in
the parts assembly on page 11.
not be more than 1/4" below the vent
plug (Figure 10). It may be neces-
sary to insert a wire through vent
plug hole to find the grease level. The
level also can be checked by remov-
ing motor and viewing grease level
through hole for motor pinion gear.
Inspect seals annually for signs
of leakage (check bearings annually
for tightness).
In the event the motor fails to
start, check power supply to the
motor. If power supply exists and
motor still fails to start, disconnect
power and check blade for freedom
DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE
OF SERVICE. THE MOTOR IS
PROTECTED WITH A SELF-RE-
SETTING OVERLOAD PROTEC-
TION. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT
POWER CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Vent Plug
1/4" Minimum Grease Level
Special Lubricant (SPD-2109)
Spreader Gear Box Assembly
(SPD-2154)
