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R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER Owner’s Manual Version 2.0 Issue Date: April 2019 Effective Date: April 2019 Version Date Changes Approval Original Issue 4/19 New Format and Updates S:\Engineering\13-Operator Manuals\Current\CHIPSPREADER_V2.0_APR2019.docx...
(30) days from the date failure occurs, and in all cases prior to the expiration of the warranty period of one (1) year. It is the intent of this paragraph to limit SealMaster’s liability solely to the cost of replacement parts, F.O.B. factory, or at the option of SealMaster to repair of the defective part or parts.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND CAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS • Always wear eye and ear protection, and gloves. • Be aware of all CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER signs on the unit. • Read all Owners Manuals that come with this unit. • Make sure the operator is familiar with units’ operation. CAUTIONS •...
R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER MODEL R-1 When you receive your MODEL R-1 from the factory, it may be packed in many different ways. This is due to the rules of different Common Carriers. In general, this manual will try to explain how to set up your machine, from the shipping skid, lubricate, operate, maintain, and store it.
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R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER The truck hitch should now be mounted to the rear cross member of the truck frame. A diagonal brace is recommended with this type of hitch but is not furnished due to the wide variance in truck frames (see illustration). Clamp the truck hitch to the rear cross member, drill the mounting holes, and bolt it in place.
R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER LUBRICATION On this type of bearing assembly use a low pressure grease gun. Add grease until a fine bead of grease appears around the seal on the front of the bearing. Too much grease or too much pressure of the grease could damage this seal.
R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER OPERATION When preparing for the daily spreading operation a quick inspection of the spreader is suggested. Be sure the truck hitch WARNING: draw bar is Stand at the end of the spreader hopper to avoid in the set of being crushed between the truck and the spreader.
R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER Normal spreading speeds are from 1 to 3 miles per hour, depending on the material being spread, depth of blanket, or type of base to be covered. Streaking of the blanket usually is caused by large lumps in the hopper between the feed roller and the feed gate.
R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS PROBLEM DRIVE CHAIN BROKEN / REPLACE CHAIN CHAIN OFF OF A SPROCKET / REINSTALL CHAIN GEAR TEETH BROKEN / REPLACE GEAR FEED ROLLER DOES NOT OPERATE CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING / REPLACE OR REPAIR CLUTCH...
R-1 AGGREGATE CHIP SPREADER STORAGE Perform all required maintenance and lubrication procedures. Coat all shafts with grease. Clean and paint all exposed parts. Block spreader up off the ground or turn upside down and deflate tires. NOTE: Normal tire pressure is 100 pounds.
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