Agri-Fab 45-02143 - Manual (Page 9)

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FIGURE 15
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 tires beyond maximum recommended
pressure.
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.
CLEANING
4.
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 15)
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
STORAGE
REPLACING SLOTTED GEAR
1.
If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is disas-
sembled, 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 3 on
page 4.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 10
and 11) as needed for minimum backlash. Add grease
to gear and sprocket.
GREASE
OIL
OIL
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE
SLOTTED GEAR
LOCKED UP SPREADER
1.
Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the
ground.
2. Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate just
enough so that the bolts can be turned easily with a
wrench but cannot be turned by hand.
3. Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and
how much noise the slotted gear makes.
4. To free up the wheel and gear, tap gently on the front
or rear edge of the shaft support plate to move it
slightly forward or backward. You can also tap at the
corners of the plate to angle it slightly.
5. Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it
spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.
6. Continue making slight adjustments until you find the
position where the drive wheel spins most freely and
the gear makes the least noise.
7. Secure the shaft support plate in this position by
retightening all three nuts that you loosened.
FIGURE 16