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OPERATION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Do Not Attempt To Perform Any
Inspection, Adjustment, or Service
Procedure With Any Part of the
Top Dresser or Spinner Assembly
Operating.
Work Safely and Wear the Appropriate Safety
Gear When Inspecting, Making Adjustments,
or Servicing The WideSpin 1540 TEC Top Dresser.
Follow All Safety Hazard Warnings and Decals.
Before and after each use, check the following items:
● Inspect for damaged or missing guards on the
WideSpin 1540 TEC and the spinner assembly. Do
not operate any machine with missing or damaged
guards.
● Inspect entire WideSpin 1540 TEC and the spinner
assembly for damaged or inoperable components.
Do not operate any machine with damaged or
inoperable components. Inspect the entire machine
for loose fasteners. Retighten as required.
● Inspect all WideSpin 1540 TEC operator controls
for proper operation.
WARNING
TO STORE THE WIDESPIN 1540 TEC OVER AN
EXTENDED PERIOD
, perform a complete inspection.
Refer any needed service or repair to service level
personnel. Clean the hopper, both sides of the conveyor
belt and completely clean the spinner assembly. Use
low pressure wash on the top dresser, DO NOT use
high pressure wash. Apply a film of light machine oil to
the spinner wheels to control rust. Release the tension
of the conveyor belt. To protect the conveyor belt,
rubber and plastic parts, store the WideSpin 1540 TEC
out of direct sunlight. Disconnect the power supply
cable from the truck.
Storage
● Control box switch is in the OFF (
O
) position for
both the conveyor belt and the spinner assembly.
Control box should be placed in the hanger on side
hopper panel.
● Control box cable should be wound up on the cable
hanger on front of the frame.
● Electronic control box ON/OFF switch is in the
OFF position after use. Power ON/OFF switch is
in the OFF position after use.
● Inspect the spinner assembly spinner wheels.
Check for proper alignment, damage, wear, and
missing hardware.
● Check for a buildup of top dressing material on
spinner assembly components. Check for a buildup
on and under the spinner wheels. Check for debris
caught in spinner wheels.
● Check for a buildup of top dressing material on
components under the WideSpin 1540 TEC rear
deflector, bottom dirt shield pan, hopper and
conveyor belt.
● Inspect the conveyor belt for adjustment and tracking.
If adjustment is required, refer to Service Level
Personnel. Check the conveyor belt adjustment
and tracking frequently during operation.
● Check the level of hydraulic fluid in the trucks
reservoir. Refill as needed.
● Visually check for hydraulic leaks. NEVER USE
HANDS TO CHECK FOR LEAKS!!
● Maintain proper daily lubrication intervals on the
WideSpin 1540 TEC top dresser.
● Visually inspect the inside of the hopper for tools,
shovels, rakes, rocks or debris remaining from
earlier use.
● Set trucks brakes. Block tires to prevent uncontrolled
rolling.
● Disconnect the power supply harness to the truck.
If the WideSpin 1540 TEC is going to be removed
from the truck, refer to the installation and assembly
instructions in this manual.
TO RETURN TO SERVICE AFTER EXTENDED
STORAGE
, inspect the entire machine for any damage
that may have occurred during storage. Refer any
needed correction to service level personnel.
Reset the tension of the conveyor belt. Refer
adjustment to service level personnel. Reconnect the
power supply cable.
Perform a complete lubrication procedure. Refer any
needed service or repair to service level personnel.
Operator Daily Inspection
