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Before attempting to use or operate the spreader it is important to be thoroughly familiarized with the
contents of this manual. Then the machine should be checked using the following check list:
1. Ground drive tire inflated to 22 PSI. Tires inflated to manufacturing specifications.
2. All bearings lubricated and tightly mounted with collars securely locked. (See lubrication schedule
page 5.)
3. Conveyor chains, drive chain & ground drive chain adjusted to correct tension. Conveyor chain
should clear frame members by ½ - ¾.
4. Sprockets tightened & in proper alignment.
5. Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, especially in the spinner assembly and drive line area.
6. Distributor fan blades set properly. (See spread adjustment and application rates pages 7 through 25.)
7. Setting of metering gate. With the pointer on the number 1 of the spread rate chart decal, the lower
edge of the metering gate should be 1 ¼" above the trough floor.
8. Tighten wheel bolts daily – 95 foot pounds single axle spreaders.
9. Check drive line for ease of operation by turning shaft by hand. If the foregoing inspection reveals
that additional lubrication or adjustment is required, refer to the proper section of this manual for
detailed instructions.
10. Ground drive wheel and universal joint shear pins in place and tight.
11. Check both spinner gear boxes for oil; fill to level of pipe plug with SAE No. 90 non-detergen
NEW MACHINE CHECKOUT
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