Lit. No. 94196/94197/94198, Rev. 05 18 November 1, 2010
5. Slide the motor until the proper tension of the drive
belt (when it is easily defl ected 1/4") is achieved.
6. Tighten the four motor mount plate bolts.
7. Verify the belt tension. The belt should easily
defl ect 1/4" when it is properly tightened.
8. Remove the two bolts holding the base plate to
the chute and replace the cover.
9. Tighten the fi ve bolts to proper torque and
reconnect the motor wires.
10. Verify the belt tension. The belt should easily
defl ect 1/4" when it is properly tightened.
To adjust the chain tension:
1. Loosen the bolts that hold the drive motor.
2. Slide the motor to increase or decrease the chain
tension.
3. After adjusting the motor, tighten the bolts. The
chain should defl ect 1/4" between the sprockets.
GREASE FITTINGS
To keep your spreader running smoothly, observe the
following recommendations:
• Lubricate grease fi ttings after each use and at the
end of each season.
DRIVE BELT AND CHAIN TENSION
NOTE: Overtightening the belt or chain may result
in damage to the motor or gearbox bearing.
To adjust belt tension:
1. Remove the chute from the hopper.
2. Remove the fi ve bolts that hold the motor cover in
place. Disconnect the wires and remove the cover.
3. Replace two of the bolts on opposite corners of
the motor to secure the base plate to the chute.
4. Loosen the four bolts that secure the motor mount
plate to the base plate.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Disconnect electric power at spreader
electrical wiring harness connection and tag
out if required before servicing or performing
maintenance.
Grease after each use with a good
quality multipurpose grease.
Motor
Gearbox
Input Shaft
Spinner
Motor Shaft
Spinner
Shaft
Approx.
1/4"
Approx. 1/4"
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