Grease the over running clutch 3-4 pumps every
8 hours. Figure 16. Located at rear of spreader.
Grease cross bearings on yoke (both ends of connect-
ing driveline to vertical beater). 1 pump every 8 hrs. This
is accessible below spreader box, 1 zerk on overrunning
clutch. See figure 16.
Remove the wheels and hubs annually. Figure
12. Clean out old grease and repack bearing cones
with quality EP grease. Put a ¼” film of grease on the
bearing cups and reassemble. If your hubs have
grease zerks, do not lube them. Grease builds up in
the hub and eventually will damage the seal when ex-
pansion from heat occurs. Figure 12.
NOTICE! RE-LUBRICATE AT REGULAR INTERVALS
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BEARINGS.
RE-LUBRICATION INTERVALS ARE VERY DIFFI-
CULT TO DETERMINE, DEPENDING ON USAGE.
THE GEARBOX HOUSINGS SHOULD BE KEPT AP-
PROXIMATELY 1/3 TO ½ FULL WHICH CORRE-
SPONDS WITH THE CHECK PLUG OR GAUGE.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
WARNING
DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC
HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING OR SER-
VICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING
APRON STARTS AUTOMATICALLY WHEN GATE
OPENS.
Before storing this spreader for an extended period of
time, perform the following:
1. Allow the spreader to completely clean out the last load.
2. Thoroughly hose off all manure from the outside of
the spreader and the inside of the box, particularly get-
ting the end gate mechanism clean. The water can be
drained into your manure storage pit or if the gate is left
closed, the water can be taken to the field and spread.
3. If pressure washing spreader, be careful not to
wash directly on or too close to any bearing seals. The
high pressure can destroy the seal and force water
into the bearing causing it to rust and fail. Avoid pres-
sure washing painted areas of the spreader too close
with the washer as the pressure can strip paint on
scratched areas caused from scraping clean.
4. Manure is very acidic and should not be left on
painted areas for a long period of time because it will
lift paint from the metal. Unpainted metal will corrode
causing holes to rust through metal guards or even fall
off the machine. If this should happen, guards must be
replaced immediately.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE SPREADER WITH ANY GUARD
OPEN OR MISSING. ROTATING PARTS CAN DIS-
MEMBER OR KILL.
5. After cleaning, lube the spreader to exclude mois-
ture from bearings and prevent condensation from
forming during storage. Apply oil to roller chain drives.
6. This is a good time to inspect all adjustments and
check for parts that need repair or replacement. Per-
forming these tasks now will guarantee that the
spreader is ready for use at the beginning of the next
season.
MODEL: VB750 Page 22
FIGURE 16.
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