Agri-Fab 45-0460 Spreader User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
Before each use make a thorough visual check of 1.
the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
1.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CLEANING
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and 1.
dry off before storing.
STORAGE
Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and 1.
dry off before storing.
Store in a clean, dry area.2.
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
1. Material packed around plate
1. Loose connection in spreader wiring
2. In line fuse is blown.
3. Loose battery connection
4. Battery is run down.
5. Broken spreader wiring
6. Spreader switch is broken.
7. Spreader motor is broken.
1. Wired backwards to battery.
1. Wired backwards to battery.
2. Spreader on-off switch is broken.
Hopper closure plate does not open
to the correct position.
Spreader motor doesn't run.
Spreader motor runs backwards.
Motor runs when switch is shut off.
1. Clean out around closure plate
1. Check and reconnect.
2. Replace fuse.
3. Tighten battery terminals.
4. Recharge the battery.
5. Replace damaged wiring.
6. Replace the switch
7. Repair or replace motor.
1. Switch wiring at battery terminals.
1. Switch wiring at battery terminals.
2. Replace the switch.
REMOVING THE SPREADER
Disconnect the spreader from the vehicle battery 1.
by unplugging the short wire harness from the long
wire harness. The short wire harness may be left
permanently attached to the battery.
Remove the hairpin cotters, washers and clevis pins 2.
securing the mounting brackets to the frame of the
tractor.
Slide the mounting brackets off of the bolts in the 3.
tractor frame.
USE EXTREME CAUTION when removing
spreader from tractor! A falling spreader can
cause injury!