abi Classic Spreader 25 Owner's Manual page 7

Unique chain engagement mechanism
To virtually eliminate drive chain slip when engaging or disengaging the drive chain, ABI Classic
Spreaders utilize a mechanism that gradually lifts the chain off the sprocket one tooth at at a
time to disengage. To re-engage, this mechanism then gently lays the chain back on the
sprocket seating the chain on each tooth of the sprocket. This process keeps the chain and
sprocket in alignment and reduces the possibility the chain will slip or fall off the sprocket
causing unneeded repair, wear and tear, and breakage. This mechanism is controlled by the
front right operating lever (as you are looking toward the rear of the spreader). Most competitor
engagement mechanisms do not keep the chain and sprocket in alignment and do not assist in
the reseating of the chain on each sprocket tooth.
Dual wheel ground drive with ratcheting hubs
Unlike many ground drive systems, the ABI Classic Spreader incorporates a sophisticated
system that enables better ground traction and provides constant power to the apron chain and
beater bars. As you look from the rear to the front of the spreader, the right wheel primarily
drives the apron chain (conveyor) and the left wheel primarily drives the beater bars.
Additionally, both wheels act in unison to maximize traction and prevent the apron and beater
from running at different speeds. This eliminates slipping and binding of the moving parts and
reduces wear and tear and breakages to the chains, sprockets, and gears. The hubs on the ABI
Classic Spreader have a ratcheting override when moving in reverse or taking sharp corners.
This allows the wheels to move independently when taking sharp corners or in reverse, even
while engaged.
Shredder beaters
Unlike most spreaders that only use one beater bar to spread material, the ABI Classic
Spreader uses 2 or 3 beaters depending on the unit size. On the 25, 50, and 65 cu. ft. models,
the spreader has one beater bar that shreds the manure and bedding into smaller pieces before
the manure is passed through to the wide spread paddles and thrown from the spreader. This
additional shredding process breaks down the material for quick decomposition which promotes
a healthy pasture.
Coal tar epoxy box liner and tongue & groove poly floor
To further prevent corrosion and rust, the inside of the box is sprayed with a coal tar epoxy liner.
This box liner is not a traditional truck bed plastic insert liner that can cause corrosion
underneath and it is not a soft rubbery material that can tear. This box liner is ideally suited for
the unique demands of a manure spreader. Coal tar epoxy offers great "flex", so it is perfectly
suited to expand and contract with climate and can handle the abrasion and acidity of manure
flowing through the spreader. Coal tar epoxies are famous for protection from moisture and are
commonly used on garage floors, underground pipelines/tanks, and even the hulls of barges.
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