Gearmore PTP180-P, Assembly, 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. 

This Safety-Alert Symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

DANGER 

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 

WARNING 

result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are  

exposed when guards are removed.

CAUTION 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT 

Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.

NOTE 

Indicates helpful information.

It is IMPORTANT to 

read this manual 

carefully before 

operating the 

spreader!

INTRODUCTION

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