Storage And Maintenance - Chapin 81000A Instructions D'assemblage Et D'utilisation

Auger is designed to work in forward motion. Excessive reverse motion could cause binding. If resistance is felt while pulling
spreader backwards, stop and clear salt from auger.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Approximate assembly time is 5-10 minutes
Suggested Tools:
Wrench and/or Ratchet Set
• Assemble handle to uprights with Hex bolts and nuts.
• Tighten M6 nuts completely.
• Assemble linkage to bail assembly (Fig. A).
• Assemble linkage to rotate link (Fig. B).
• Rotate the turnbuckle to adjust the gate (Fig. C).
Bail Position for adjusting Gate:
1) Bail must be in rest position for Gate Closed.
2) Bail must be depressed for Gate Open.
Bolts
Handle
AUGER INSTALLATION
• Screw auger onto impeller shaft. Screw auger retaining nut into auger hole with M6 socket driver. Tighten completely with wrench to secure.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Be sure gate control is in the closed position. Do not hold bail down when filling. If gate is not
fully closed see Figure C above for adjustment.
• Determine appropriate setting for material being used by reading the suggested setting
on the material's bag. Be sure to read the instructions on the bag/box of the material you're
spreading to identify accurate setting needed).
• To begin spreading, start walking (about 3 mph pace) and pull the bail system down to open gate.
• To stop spreading simply let go of the bail and the gate will close.
BAFFLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Adjust baffle by hand to block distribution accordingly.
• Use wing nuts to adjust tension on baffles.

STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

• When finished spreading empty hopper of any remaining material
• Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing
• To fold down handle:
- Simply remove the bottom two bolts on the handle
- Loosen two M6 Hex nuts and fold down handle
- Replace two bottom bolts
- Tighten M6 Hex nuts completely
CHAPIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. P.O. BOX 549 700 ELLICOTT ST. BATAVIA, NY 14021-0549 www.chapinmfg.com 800-950-4458
WARNING
M6 Hex
Nuts
To Close Gate
Figure A
(Increase Length)
To Open Gate
(Decrease Length)
Figure C
Figure B
Not Fully Closed
Bail
(rest position)
Fully Assembled
Fully Closed