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Table of Contents
Specifications and Product Records ..............................................................................................3
Registered Trademarks and Patents ..............................................................................................3
Product Identification ......................................................................................................................4
How To Obtain Parts and Service ...................................................................................................5
Recognizing Safety Warnings and General Safety Practices .........................................................6
Truck and Mounting Kit Requirements
Truck Requirements ...............................................................................................................8
WideSpin 1540 TEC Mounting Kit Requirements ...................................................................8
Top Dresser and the Truck .....................................................................................................9
Removing the WideSpin 1540 TEC from the Truck ................................................................9
Assembly and Installation .............................................................................................................10
Description -
WideSpin 1540 TEC Broadcast Top Dresser .......................................................................18
Intended Use and Function ..................................................................................................18
Description of the WideSpin 1540 TEC Lightspread and Heavyspread Settings .................18
Location and Description of the WideSpin 1540 TEC Major Components ...........................18
Location and Description of the Operator Position ...............................................................20
Location and Description of the Operator Controls ..............................................................20
Operation -
WideSpin 1540 TEC Operator Position ................................................................................22
WideSpin 1540 TEC Top Dresser Operating Speeds ...........................................................22
WideSpin 1540 TEC Maximum Angle of Operation ..............................................................22
Loading of Hopper ................................................................................................................23
Pre-Operation Check List .....................................................................................................23
Setting Controls For Lightspread or Heavyspread Operations .............................................24
Setting of WideSpin 1540 TEC Metering Gate .................................................................24
Setting of Heavyspread Diverter ......................................................................................24
Adjusting Spinner Wheel Vanes .......................................................................................24
Operating WideSpin 1540 TEC Electronic Control Box ...................................................26
Top Dressing Operation ........................................................................................................30
WideSpin 1540 TEC Top Dresser Shutdown ........................................................................30
Operator Daily Inspection .....................................................................................................31
Storage .................................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting Table ..........................................................................................................32
Operator Level Service and Adjustment -
Hydraulic Fluid ......................................................................................................................33
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................33
Inspection .............................................................................................................................33
European Lubricant, Fuel, and Parts Disposal Numbers .....................................................33
Service Level Maintenance
Lubrication ............................................................................................................................34
Inspection Panel ...................................................................................................................34
Conveyor Belt Care, Conveyor Belt Scraper ........................................................................34
Conveyor Belt Tension Adjustment .......................................................................................34
Conveyor Belt Tracking and Centering Adjustments ............................................................35
Hydraulic System ..................................................................................................................36
Electrical System ..................................................................................................................41
Adjustment of Spinner Vanes ...............................................................................................47
Removing Spinner Assembly ................................................................................................48
Conveyor Belt Replacement .................................................................................................49
Parts Lists .....................................................................................................................................51
Decals .........................................................................................................................................68
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