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Safety
1.
Before using the spreader the operator should make sure that no one is near
dangerous areas such as: the lower drive shaft, the spreading device (horizontal
beaters and plates), the side transmission etc. and that no one is inside the spreader.
2.
Be extremely careful as projections coming from the plates can go very far and can
contain stones or other foreign matters.
3.
During maintenance, the cover should be open and locked by closing a hydraulic valve.
This valve is located on the left side of the equipment and is marked with a sticker.
4.
Depending on the models, some machines are equipped with automatic pilot valves
which do not need to be operated by the user. (Valve on the cover cylinder).
5.
Any intervention (maintenance, repair…) should be carried out with the tractor engine
stopped, the spreading device at a complete halt, valves or safety check valves activated
and the hydraulic motor stopped.
6.
The mechanical safety of the spreading device is guaranteed by a cam limiter at the
entry of the lower gearbox, which protects the entire device, and by the declutchable
cam limiter on the side transmission which protects the horizontal beaters.
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This device enables the user to obtain a very wide and precise spreading in a small
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Activating the tractor PTO drives the two plates and the two horizontal beaters via the
monobloc gearboxes and the transmission shafts which connect the gearboxes.
PTO speed:
Tractor rate 1000 revs/min = wide spreading of light products
Tractor rate 750 revs/min = spreading of heavy products on smaller width
NB: The 540 revs/min rate is not recommended: the device’s safety system would not
be effective enough against strong jolts.
The spreading width and thinness can be adjusted with the mobile shutter (deflector) on the
cover, manually controlled with a crank.
REMINDER:
The adjustment of the device should be carried out with tractor
motor stopped, spreading device and hydraulic motor completely at a halt.
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The oil change of all gearboxes should be done at least once a year, depending on the
frequency of use.
