Lawngodfather
02-23-2004, 05:16 PM
Tip #1 Add a ground from the spreader to the truck, 12ga wire is suffiant. This will solve 95% of your problems when it comes to charging and starting.
Tip # 2 Durring the off season (not winter) bring you batt. in and hook to a low amp trickle charger and leave set till you need it next (Winter). Set the batt on a peice of wood and not a concrete floor.
Tip # 3 Clean spreader well with warm water, flush under the conveyer chain, lube spreader bearings, put used oil on chains, spray down with diesel fuel.
Tip# 4 Spray throttle and choke butterfly's with a tephlon spray to prevent freezing up.
Tip # 5 Disconnect pos ( + ) lead to spreader when not in use (for when sitting for a few days)
Tip # 6 Put anti corrosive stuff on batt terminals includes solenoid.
Tip # 7 Apply dielectric grease to all connections after every cleaning and after anytime it sets disconnected.
Only problem I have had is starters locking up from corrosion, some PB Blaster cures that.
Other than normal maint to the engine this should keep em running good.
Oh and winterizing engine, don't forget the fuel stableiser
Tip # 2 Durring the off season (not winter) bring you batt. in and hook to a low amp trickle charger and leave set till you need it next (Winter). Set the batt on a peice of wood and not a concrete floor.
Tip # 3 Clean spreader well with warm water, flush under the conveyer chain, lube spreader bearings, put used oil on chains, spray down with diesel fuel.
Tip# 4 Spray throttle and choke butterfly's with a tephlon spray to prevent freezing up.
Tip # 5 Disconnect pos ( + ) lead to spreader when not in use (for when sitting for a few days)
Tip # 6 Put anti corrosive stuff on batt terminals includes solenoid.
Tip # 7 Apply dielectric grease to all connections after every cleaning and after anytime it sets disconnected.
Only problem I have had is starters locking up from corrosion, some PB Blaster cures that.
Other than normal maint to the engine this should keep em running good.
Oh and winterizing engine, don't forget the fuel stableiser