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 OR 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 tires beyond maximum recommended pressure on tire.

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 allow to dry before storing.

LUBRICATE (See figure 13)

5.Remove the three clips from the gear box. Separate the gearbox housings.

6.Wipe any dirt or grime from the gears.

7.Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to gears.

8.Lightly oil the top of the gear box and the vertical spreader shaft.

9.Re-assemble the gearbox housings and secure them with the clips

10.Oil the (idler) wheel and the axle bushings at least once a year or more often as needed.

NOTE: Cross brace not shown for clarity.

CLIPSOIL

OIL

GREASE

FIGURE 13

STORAGE

1.Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and allow to dry before storing.

2.Store in a clean, dry area.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

1.If the axle and gear assembly is disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as they are removed. The drive wheel and large gear positions, in relation to the small gear, determine which direction the impeller will spin. Be sure to reassemble them in their original positions. (Refer to the exploded parts view on page 18). Make sure the washers (items 15 and 30 on page 18 and 19) are in place when assembling the axle components. Add grease to gears.

TO ADJUST THE FLOW CONTROL SETTING

1.Set the flow control dial to zero.

2.Pull the flow control bail back againsts the handle to the OPEN position and tie it against the handle.

3.Loosen the nut that fastens the conduit clip to the bottom of the spreader. See figure 14.

4.Spread the ends of the clip until the cable can slide back and forth. See figure 14.

5.Hold the conduit clip in alignment and pull on the cable until the flow plate moves just slightly, then tighten the nut while holding the cable and cable clip in place. See figure 14.

6.Release the flow control bail from the handle. Verify that the flow plate is closed. Set the flow control dial at "5". Move the flow control bail back to the OPEN position and verify that the flow plate is open about half way. If it is not, repeat these instructions.

CONDUIT CLIPFLOW PLATE

FIGURE 14

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