MAINTENANCE

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

•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

•Check for worn or damaged parts before each use. Repair or replace parts if necessary.

CHECK TIRE INFLATION

•Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.

CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommend pressure printed on side of tire.

LUBRICATE (See figure 11)

•Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the sprocket and gear.

•Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as needed.

•Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a year or more often as needed.

OIL(annually)
GREASE

OIL

(when needed)

(annually)

FIGURE 11

STORAGE

•Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.

•Store in a clean, dry area.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LOCKED UP SPREADER

•Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the ground.

•Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate so that the bolts can be turned easily with a wrench but cannot be turned by hand.

•Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and how much noise the gear makes.

•To free up wheel and gear, tap gently on the front or rear edge of the shaft support plate to move it slightly forward or backward. You can also tap at the corners of the plate to angle it slightly.

•Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.

•Continue making slight adjustments until you find the position where the drive wheel spins most freely and the gear makes the least noise.

•Secure the shaft support plate in this position by retightening all three nuts that you loosened.

GEARSHAFTSUPPORTPLATE

FIGURE 12

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