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cHecK FOr LOOse FasteNers
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Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
cHecK FOr WOrN OF daMaGed parts
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Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
cHecK tIre INFLatION
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Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use.
caUtION: dO NOt inflate tires beyond the
maximum recommend pressure printed on
side of tire.
LUBrIcate (See figure 11)
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Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
•
Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as
needed.
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Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a
year or more often as needed.
OIL
(annually)
FIGUre 11
stOraGe
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Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
•
Store in a clean, dry area.
GREASE
OIL
(when needed)
(annually)
trOUBLesHOOtING
LOcKed Up spreader
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Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the
ground.
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Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate so
that the bolts can be turned easily with a wrench but
cannot be turned by hand.
•
Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and
how much noise the gear makes.
•
To free up wheel and gear, tap gently on the front or
rear edge of the shaft support plate to move it slightly
forward or backward. You can also tap at the corners
of the plate to angle it slightly.
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Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it
spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.
•
Continue making slight adjustments until you find the
position where the drive wheel spins most freely and
the gear makes the least noise.
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Secure the shaft support plate in this position by
retightening all three nuts that you loosened.
GEAR
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
FIGUre 12
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