1.Do not store spreader with any material in hopper.
2.Clean your spreader after use. Flush thoroughly with water.
3.If for any reason the axle, gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled, be sure to mark posi- tion of parts as they are removed. Drive wheel and sprocket position determine relation direction of spreader plate. With reassembly of gear and sprocket use shim washers as needed for mini- mum backlash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.
4.If agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can be replaced. Loosen 3/8" lock nut on the top of sprocket shaft until agitator wire is free. Remove old agitator wire from hole in agitator sleeve and replace with new agitator wire. Position agitator wire so that sprocket shaft turns freely and tighten 3/8" lock nut on top of sprocket shaft. See figure 17.
SPROCKET
SHAFT
3/8" LOCKNUT
AGITATOR WIRE
AGITATOR SLEEVE
FIGURE 17
5.Keep tires inflated to
MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE 30 PSI
6.Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover. See figure 18.
VINYL
COVER
FLOW | R ATE |
FIGURE 18
LUBRICATION(SEE FIGURE 19)
1.Apply a little automotive grease to the sprocket and gear.
2.Oil nylon bushings on sprocket shaft as shown in figure 19.
3.Oil axle/shaft bushing on axle as shown in figure 19.
4.Oil right hand wheel bearing as needed.
| OIL |
GREASE | SPROCKET |
SHAFT |
OIL
OIL
FIGURE 19