Introduction - Gearmore PTB560 Operation, Service & Parts Manual

We would like to thank you for purchasing a Gearmore product and we assure you that you have made a
good choice, as now you have a very high quality machine. Please follow all instructions contained in this
manual for a long and trustworthy machine life.
Know your controls. Read this manual and the manual provided with your
tractor before operating your equipment. Keep this manual handy for ready
reference. Learn how to stop the tractor engine and spreader quickly in case of
an emergency. DO NOT allow adults without proper instructions or children
to operate machinery. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and
become acquainted with all adjustments and operating procedures before
attempting to operate the equipment. Replacement manuals can be obtained from
your selling dealer.
The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and
manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical
products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specifi ed.
Please observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the
equipment.
For service, your authorized dealer has trained mechanics, genuine service parts, and the necessary tools
and equipment to handle all of your service needs.
Use only genuine service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards
required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your
equipment in the warranty page of this manual.
Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe procedures can
cause damage to equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction
with the Safety-Alert Symbol, (a triangle with an exclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard for
items of personal safety.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
This Safety-Alert Symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are
exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
NOTE Indicates helpful information.

1 INTRODUCTION

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It is IMPORTANT to
read this manual
carefully before
operating the
spreader!