Owner`s manual

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MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance actions are mandatory for reliable use of the spreader.
Before Use
Check the tyre pressures and charge with air as required. The correct pressure is 15PSI (100Kpa).
Disengage the clutch by ensuring the control lever is fully back then turn the spinner by hand to ensure that it
is free to turn without interference.
Check the hopper to ensure that no debris is inside.
If the spreader has not been used for some time, grease the bearings. Pay particular attention to the
mechanical clutch engagement groove and bearing.
Check the gearbox for leaks. If leaks are detected it will be necessary to drain and replenish the gearbox with
400ml of SAE 30 oil.
CAUTION
To replenish the gearbox, the spreader may be inverted to place the filler plug uppermost. However, in doing
so extreme care must be taken to prevent damage to the spinner and deflectors.
After Each Use or Daily When In Use
Remove all traces of product from the spreader by brushing or washing. Pay particular attention to areas
where product has accumulated and built up. Remove by scraping if necessary taking care not to damage
the surface finish of the spreader or its components.
If washing, do not direct high-pressure water onto the gearbox, axle or wheel bearing seals.
After washing, apply grease in grease nipple and apply water-displacing fluid such as WD 40 or LPS3 to all
metal parts.
Check for damaged or worn components and replace as required.
NOTE
To ensure trouble free operation of the mechanical clutch, pay particular attention to cleaning and
greasing the drive clutch. Failure to do so will void warranty.
HINTS
When greasing the pin clutch bearing in the axle assembly, leave the pin in place. This will assist the grease
to fully enter the scroll in the axle and prevent the axle from being displaced if the bearing housing should be
over pressurised with grease.
If the drive axle is removed from the axle housing for any reason care must be taken to ensure that both the
axle scroll and bronze bush are clean and free of debris before reassembly.
To remove the agitator from the hopper, remove the bolt, which attaches the agitator shaft to the spinner
flange assembly then withdraw the agitator from inside the hopper.
When ordering replacement parts always quote the spreader Serial Number and the Part Number of the
required part.
The mechanical clutch engage/disengage bolt, which operates the clutch head is intended as a replacement
item. If excessive wear is noticed, remove the bolt and replace with part number #2890-0816.