Drive Belt Replacement; Fuse Replacement; Recycle; Bearing And Set Screw Maintenance - Fisher 2500 Owner's Manual

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Disconnect the electrical plug between the spreader
and truck before drive belt replacement.
CAUTION
Overtightening the belt may result in damage
to the motor or bearings.
1. Remove the motor cover.
2. Loosen the four 5/16" locknuts that fasten the
motor mount to the drive support.
3. Slide the motor toward the drive shaft.
4. Remove the belt and replace with a new one.
5. Slide the motor mount away from the drive
shaft until the proper tension of the drive belt is
achieved. After tightening the belt should easily
defl ect 3/8".
6. Tighten the four 5/16" locknuts and replace the
motor cover.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

See the Harness Wiring Diagram at the end of this
manual for fuse ratings and locations.
If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is
necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the same
type and amperage rating as the original. Installing a
fuse with a higher rating can damage the system and
could start a fi re.
Lit. No. 96473/96474, Rev. 00
MAINTENANCE
5/16" Locknuts
approx. 3/8"

RECYCLE

When your spreader has performed its useful life,
the majority of its components can be recycled as
steel. Gear oil shall be disposed of according to local
regulations. Balance of parts made of plastic shall be
disposed of in customary manner.
BEARING AND SET SCREW
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the electrical plug between the spreader
and the truck before performing any maintenance.
1. Tighten all set screws shown after every 60 hours
of use.
2. Grease the top and bottom drive shaft bearings
as shown. Due to the harsh environment of the
bottom bearing it will require more care than the
top bearing.
Top Bearing
Set Screw
Top Bearing:
Grease after every
60 hours of use.
Use a good quality
multipurpose
grease.
Bottom Bearing
Set Screw
20
Motor Pulley
Set Screw
Bottom Bearing:
Grease after every
8 hours of use.
Use a good quality
multipurpose grease.
August 15, 2011