Agri-Fab 45-02102-101 - Manual (Page 10)

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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.
FIGURE 17
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond
the maximum recommended pressure
printed on side of tire.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 17.)
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.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart
are affected by humidity and by the moisture con-
tent of the material (granular and pellet). Some
minor setting adjustments may be necessary to
compensate for this condition.
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
TYPE FLOW SETTING SPREAD
MATERIAL 3 MPH WIDTH
(100 FT. IN 17 SEC.) IN FEET
APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD DOWN)
FERTILIZER
Powder
1 - 3 3 - 4
Granular 1 - 3 3 - 4
Pelleted 1 - 3 3 - 4
Organic 3 - 4 3 - 4
GRASS SEED
Fine
1 - 3 3 - 4
Coarse 2 - 3 3 - 4
ICE MELTER 2 - 4 3 - 4
TYPE FLOW SETTING SPREAD
MATERIAL 3 MPH WIDTH
(100 FT. IN 23 SEC.) IN FEET
APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD UP)
FERTILIZER
Powder
3 - 5 3 - 4
Granular 3 - 5 8 - 10
Pelleted 3 - 5 10 - 12
Organic 6 - 8 6 - 8
GRASS SEED
Fine
3 - 4 6 - 7
Coarse 4 - 5 8 - 9
ICE MELTER 6 - 8 10 - 12
GREASE
OIL
OIL