Maintenance - Precision TBS7000RD Owner's Manual

2. Remove the front 1/4" x 1/2" Hex Head Bolts and 1/4" Nylock Nut from the Spreader Adjustment
Plate, turn the Spreader Adjustment Handle until both holes are aligned. Re-insert the Bolt and at-
tach the nut. See Figure 2.
Spreader Adjustment
Plate Handle
Spreader Adjust-
Figure 2
ment Plate
3. Attach the Hitch Arm Assembly and re-insert the Cross Brace inside both sides of the Hitch Arm
Assembly. Secure with the two removed 5/16" x 2" Hex Head Bolts and two 5/16" x 3" Hex Head
Bolts then reattach the four 5/16" Nylock Nuts. See Figure 2.
5/16" Hex
Head Bolt
Figure 3
1/4" x 1/2" Hex
Head Bolt
1/4" Nylock
Cross Brace
Hitch Arm
Assembly
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Free-Wheel Option
Your TBS7000RD Spreader has a unique feature
which allows the spreader to be transported
over long distances, at greater speeds without
#213 Hitch
Pin Clip
Nut
Figure 6
wear and tear on the gear case assembly. Re-
move #213 Hitch Pin Clip, next remove 1/4" x
1-5/8" Clevis Pin. "Free Wheel" option turns
only the wheels and leaves the axle and the
gear case assembly at rest. See Figure 5.
REMEMBER: If you are traveling with a loaded
hopper at higher speeds, the spreader stands a
greater chance of becoming unstable and turn-
ing over. BE CAUTIOUS OF THE TERRAIN!
The more un-even the terrain is, the more you
need to lower your speed.

Maintenance

1. Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
2. Empty Hopper after each use. Do not store
spreader with material left in hopper.
3. Wash spreader thoroughly and wipe dry. The
key to years of trouble-free service is to keep
your unit clean and dry.
4. If rust should develop, sand lightly and then
paint area with enamel.
5. Lubricate all moving parts. Use a grease gun
to apply grease to the gearbox assembly.
CAUTION: Use a reasonable amount of
grease. DO NOT pack gearbox full of
grease. Apply oil to spinner shaft (including
area where the shaft extends through hopper),
slide plate and where the spinner shaft and axle
extend through the gearbox.
1/4" x 1—5/8"
Storage
Clevis Pin
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of
spreader and allow to dry before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
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