Operator's Manual: Millcreek 27+ & 37+ Spreaders
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SECTION 3: MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT
Guidelines for Regular Maintenance
WARNING: All shields must be replaced after maintenance or adjustment procedures are
performed. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or death.
Performing regular maintenance on your Millcreek Spreader will help ensure optimal performance. Please
follow these guidelines for maintaining your spreader:
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Clean the spreader once a week and before storing the unit for an extended period of time.
ATTENTION: NEVER store manure in the spreader between unloading times during
critical cold weather months when a frozen load could result in severe equipment damage
(i.e. torn floor apron chain). Storing wet manure in the spreader (or keeping the spreader
outdoors with manure in it) will accelerate rusting of the steel.
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Check the spreader each time it is used for loose, bent, broken or missing parts.
ATTENTION: During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose
parts or other equipment damage. Correct any parts problems immediately; expanded parts
views of all spreader assemblies are provided in the Appendixes at the back of this manual.
ATTENTION: For safe and proper operation of the spreader, adhere to the following
specifications for tightening the HITCH HARDWARE; failure to tighten all hitch hardware
securely may result in equipment damage.
Hitch Hardware*
Torque Specification
3/8"
25 ft. lbs.
5/16"
15 ft. lbs.
*Note that these torque specifications apply to the hitch members fastened to the
spreader box, NOT to the adjustable hitch prong bracket at the front of the hitch.
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Check that implement tires have adequate air pressure (28 psi). Always use ag-traction
implement tires on the drive wheels. Wheel bolts should be torqued to 60 ft. lbs.
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Apply chain lube once a month (or as needed) to the drive chains (shown in Figure 3D);
use vegetable oil or a common spray lube for chains.
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