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Model V-Max —22—
COVER
LUBRICATION & ADJUSTMENT FOR OPTIONAL 3RD
AUGER
WEEKLY LUBRICATION (every 25-30 loads)
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Grease (1) bearing supporting the front shaft of
the 3rd auger assembly. This bearing is grease line fit-
ted to the spreader front, bearing back plate. The zerk
is accessible by opening the front steel shielding
cover.
SEASONAL LUBRICATION
Maintain oil level in the (1) oil bath enclosure at
the top, check plug line level. Check regularly for any
observable leakage. If oil leakage is excessive, repair
with silicone. Use #80-90 wt. gear lube oil
or an equiv
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alent. Lighter weight gear lube oil may be used in tem
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peratures less than 20°F. Change oil in the oil bath
enclosure after the first season of use and regu
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larly thereafter. (2.5 gallon capacity) Condensation
can occur. Drain out water (bottom plug) as
needed.
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Remove lower plug for draining purposes.
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Remove reservoir cover or level plug for filling pur
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pose. (SEAL COVER TIGHT WITH SILICONE
WHEN RE-INSTALLING.)
ADJUSTMENTS
The 3rd auger drive roller chain (large LH top re-
duction sprocket weldment to the 3rd auger) enclosed
in the oil bath is automatically tensioned by a spring
loaded idler/slide pipe. The tensioning, extension
spring should extend 3/4"
from its neutral 4" total
length.
Manual adjustment for the automatic tensioning idler
assembly is located at the RF, top of the oil bath en
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closure just under the cover.
WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE
TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OF DEATH.