Agri-Fab 45-0414 - 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.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
allow to dry before storing.
LuBRICATE (See figure 20)
5. Remove one small and two large hairpins and separate
the gearbox housings.
6. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
gears.
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 large gear position in relation to the small gear
determines 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 33 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 impeller shaft and replace with new agitator
hairpin. See figure 21.
OIL
GREASE
HAIRPIN
HAIRPIN
FIGuRE 20
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
FIGuRE 21
CAuTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.