Lit. No. 96473/96474, Rev. 00 19 August 15, 2011
MAINTENANCE
PRESEASON CHECK
Before the unit is placed in service for the ice control
season make sure that it is in top working condition.
Here are some tips for getting your spreader ready.
Remove the motor cover and inspect the following:
1. Check the condition of the drive belt. Any cracks
indicate the need for a new belt. See Drive Belt
Replacement in this section.
2. Check the motor connection terminals for damage
or corrosion. Clean or replace as necessary and
coat with dielectric grease.
3. Check the condition of the drive shaft bearings by
fi rst removing the drive belt. To remove the drive
belt see Drive Belt Replacement in this section.
With the drive belt removed spin the drive shaft
by hand. Any excess noise or roughness in either
the top or the bottom bearing may indicate bearing
failure.
4. If bearings pass inspection be sure to thoroughly
grease them with a good quality multipurpose
grease. See "Bearing Maintenance" in this section.
5. Verify all set screws are tight. Verify that all other
fasteners are tight. Refer to the Torque Chart in
the Safety section of this manual.
6. Check the condition of the spinner disk. If the
vanes are excessively worn the unit may not
spread as intended. Replace the spinner if
necessary.
7. Replace the motor cover.
8. Verify vehicle stoplights are visible and working
properly.
AFTER EACH USE
Disconnect the electrical plug located between the
spreader and the truck before cleaning.
1. Thoroughly clean the unit inside and out using
tap water or a high pressure washer. Avoid
spraying water into bearings, motor and electrical
connections. A long handle brush can be used to
aid cleaning.
2. Apply dielectric grease to all electrical connections
to prevent corrosion.
3. Lubricate the drive shaft bearings with a good
quality multipurpose grease.
POSTSEASON MAINTENANCE
Before storing the unit for the off-season, taking a few
minutes to do the following will extend the service life
of your spreader:
1. Thoroughly clean the unit inside and out.
2. Apply dielectric grease to all electrical connections
to prevent corrosion.
3. Grease the drive shaft bearings.
4. Oil or paint all bare metal surfaces.
5. Place the lid on the hopper body of the unit and
secure the latch.
6. Store the unit in an upright position; stabilize it
with supports if necessary. If the unit is stored
outdoors, cover the unit and place it on blocks to
eliminate ground moisture.
CAUTION
• Do not operate a spreader in need of
maintenance.
• Before operating the spreader, reassemble
any parts or hardware removed for cleaning
or adjusting.
• Before operating the spreader, remove
materials such as cleaning rags, brushes
and hand tools from the spreader.
• Empty and clean spreader after every use.
Material can freeze or solidify causing unit
to not work properly.
CAUTION
Disconnect electric power at spreader
electrical wiring harness connection and tag
out if required before servicing or performing
maintenance.
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