MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1.Before each use make a thorough visual check of the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
2.Check for worn or damaged parts before each use. Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
3.Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use. Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pres- sure.
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommended pressure printed on side of tire.
CLEANING
4.Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 14.)
5.Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the sprocket and gear.
6.Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as needed.
7.Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a year or more often as needed.
OIL
OIL
GREASE
FIGURE 14
STORAGE
1.Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.
2.Store in a clean, dry area.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
1.If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocket positions in relation to the slotted gear determine which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sure to reas- semble them in their original positions. (Refer to figure 4 on page 5.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 10 and 11) as needed for minimum backlash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.
2.If the agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can be replaced. Loosen the 3/8" hex nut on 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, then tighten 3/8" hex nut on top of sprocket shaft. See figure 15.
SPROCKET
SHAFT
3/8" HEX NUT
AGITATOR
WIRE
AGITATOR
SLEEVE
FIGURE 15
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