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
GREASE
OIL

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 9)

5.Remove the three clips from the gear box and separate the gearbox housings.

6.Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the gears.

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

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

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

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 parts exploded view on page 18). Make sure the washers (items 18 and 31 on page 18 and 19) are in place when assembling the axle components. Add grease to gears. See figure 10.

NOTE: Cross brace not shown for clarity.

CLIP CLIP

FIGURE 10

TO ADJUST THE FLOW CONTROL SETTING

1.Set the flow control dial to zero.

2.Move the control lever to the OPEN position.

3.Loosen the nut that fastens the conduit clip to the bottom of the spreader. See figure 11.

4.Spread the ends of the clip until the cable can slide back and forth. See figure 11.

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 11.

6.Move the control lever to the CLOSED position and verify that the flow plate is closed. Set the flow control dial at "5". Move the flow control lever to the OPEN position and verify that the flow plate has opened half way. If not, loosen the conduit clip and repeat these instructions.

CONDUIT CLIPFLOW PLATE

FIGURE 11

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