Agri-Fab 45-0405 - Manual (Page 9)

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MAINTENANCE
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 OR DAMAGED PARTS
. 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 tires beyond maximum recommended
pressure on tire.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
allow to dry before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 15)
5. Remove one small and two large hairpins and separate
the gearbox housings.
6. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
7. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft.
Apply grease to the axle at least once a year, or more
often as needed.
8. Oil (idler) wheel at least once a year or more often as
needed.
9. Install gearbox housings and secure with hairpins.
STORAGE
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
allow to dry before storing.
. Store in a clean, dry area.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
1. If the axle and gear assembly is disassembled, mark
down the positions of the parts as they are removed.
The drive wheel and large gear positions, in relation
to the small gear, determine which direction the
spreader plate will spin. Be sure to reassemble them
in their original positions. (Refer to parts exploded
view on page 10). Ensure washer (Refer to item 5
on page 10 and 11) is in place when assembling the
axle components. Add grease to gears.
. If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn, it
can be replaced. Remove old agitator hairpin from
hole in sprocket shaft and replace with new agitator
hairpin. See figure 16.
OIL
GREASE
HAIRPIN
HAIRPIN
FIGURE 15
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
FIGURE 16
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.