Maintenance
1)
Empty the spreader after each use. Return the
unused material to its original container and seal to
prevent moisture-caused clumping.
2)
Wash the spreader thoroughly. Let spreader dry in
a sunny or heated area. Wipe or blow off excess
water to prevent corrosion. Clean all residue from the
rotor plate.
3)
Periodically grease the axle bearing housings and
apply a few drops of oil to the impeller shaft bearing
as shown below.
4)
Periodically oil the pivot points on all control
linkage and the spring inside the rate control housing.
5)
Periodically clean and inspect the gears by
removing the gearbox cover halves. Apply a small
amount of grease to fittings on the gear carrier and
the gear teeth for lubrication. Be sure to reinstall the
gearbox cover halves prior to use.
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6)
Gear mesh should be checked on a regular
basis during high use periods. Clearance between
the axle gear and pinion gear should be minimal
but not tight. If adjustment is necessary, loosen
axle collar set screw and hold gears together. Slide
axle collar against the gear support and tighten
axle collar set screw. Spin drive wheel. Gears
should run freely and smoothly.
7)
Maintain tire pressure at
20 psi maximum
.
8)
If the axle requires disassembly, be sure to
reassemble it so the drive wheel attaches on the
right side as you push the spreader. Incorrect
spread pattern will result if the rotor plate does not
rotate in a counter-clockwise direction.
Axle Collar
Grease
Pinion Gear
Axle Gear
Oil Impeller Shaft
Bearing in Hopper
Grease Axle
Bearings
Gear Support
