Operator's Manual

15
Cold Weather Operation
Although limited by traction of drive tires, the Topdresser
2500 may be used in cold weather, with certain
limitations, to apply a salt/sand mixture on pavement for
ice control. The PVC conveyor belt material becomes
very stiff in cold weather and requires more power to
operate belt. The life of the belt is reduced by
approximately 50% when operated below temperatures of
40_ F (5_ C). Under no conditions should the
topdresser be operated below temperatures of 20_ F
(–7_ C).
1. Increase belt tension by adjusting spring compression
to 4 inches (101 mm). Refer to Adjusting Conveyor
Belt, page 20.
2. Always run belt, before adding material, to assure
moisture has not frozen belt system. Damage to belt
or roller may occur if belt/drive roller slip.
Important Always re–set belt tension to normal
4–7/16” (112 mm) spring compression adjustment
before operating topdresser under normal temperature
conditions.