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Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the switch, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance to the machine or attachment. Also push the wire(s)
aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Checking for Loose
Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Visually inspect the machine for any loose
hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten
any loose hardware or correct the problem
before operating the machine.
Adjusting the Spreader
Pattern Control Cable
1.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Close the granular gate.
3.
Ensure that the spread pattern control handle is
pushed down and locked at the control panel.
4.
Loosen the jam nut at the end of the cable.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the debris buildup from the machine.
1. Jam nut
2. Linkage rod
3. Impeller shaft
4. 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) gap between ramp tooth and impeller
shaft
5. Ramp tooth
5.
Pull the linkage rod until there is 3.2 mm (1/8
inch) gap between the ramp tooth and the
impeller shaft.
6.
Tighten the jam nut.
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