Agri-Fab 45-0364 - Manual (Page 9)

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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTEnERS
1.
Before each use make a thorough visual check of the
spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR wORn OF DAmAGED PARTS
2. Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE InFLATIOn
3. Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use. Do
not inflate beyond maximum recommended pressure.
CLEAnInG
FIGuRE 16
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
CAuTIOn: DO nOT inflate tires beyond the
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing.
LuBRICATE (See figure 16)
5. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
6. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as
needed.
7. Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a year
or more often as needed.
FIGuRE 17
mAInTEnAnCE
GREASE
OIL
OIL
STORAGE
1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is
disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as
they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocket positions
in relation to the slotted gear determine which direction
the spreader plate will spin. Be sure to reassemble them
in their original positions. (Refer to figure 4 on page 5.)
Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 10 and 11)
as needed for minimum backlash. Add grease to gear
and sprocket.
2. If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn it can
be replaced. See figure 17.
SERVICE AnD ADJuSTmEnTS
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN