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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Roda Spreader. We appreciate your business. Here at Roda, we do our best to
provide you with a rugged and durable unit, which is easy to maintain. If you have any suggestions for any of
our products, please let us know.
Roda Manufacturing Inc.
USING THIS MANUAL
This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine, and should remain with the machine when
you sell it.
This manual has been designed to help you become familiar with your unit. Before you operate your unit, be
sure you understand and follow all the operation, safety, and lubrication instructions on the following pages in
this manual. These have been written for your safety and convenience, and to help keep your unit running
trouble-free for many years.
ADDITIONAL OPERATORS MANUALS, SERVICE PARTS LISTINGS and safety decals may be
obtained through your dealer, or Roda Manufacturing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Safety 4-6
Safety Decals & Location 6-8
Manure Spreader Safety 9-10
Pre-Operation 11
Lubrication 12
Inspection & Adjustments 13-14
Spreader Operation 14-15
Frame and Shields Breakdown 16-17
Apron Drive Breakdown 18-19
Front and Side Driveline Breakdown 20-21
Beater Panel Breakdown 22-23
Slop Gate Breakdown 24
Hub City Gearbox Breakdown 25
Wheel and Hub Breakdown 26-27
Worm Gear Breakdown 28-29
Apron Hydraulics Breakdown 30
Slop Gate Hydraulics Breakdown 31
Limited Warranty 33
Warranty Registration 35