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HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
33
97373-A
Page Rev. A
INITIAL START-UP
NOTE: Do not load spreader with material.
1. Check over entire unit to be sure all fasteners are in place and properly tightened per “Fastener
Torque Chart” in this manual.
2. Make sure no other persons are in vicinity of truck or spreader.
3. Make sure no loose parts are in unit or on conveyor or spinner.
4. Open feedgate until it is completely clear of conveyor.
5. Check oil level in hydraulic reservoir; fill as necessary. Refer to "Lubricant Specification'' section
of this manual for proper oil. Completely open gate valve under reservoir.
6. Set throttle so engine runs at about 1000RPM. Engage PTO driving pump. Allow pump to run
and circulate oil for several minutes. Increase warm-up time in cold weather.
7. Manual spinner control valve: Move to position ''3''.
PWM spinner control valve: Run at 300 RPM.
Spinner should run at slow speed. Allow to run until it is operating smoothly and all air has been
purged.
8. Manual spinner control valve: Move to position ''0''.
PWM spinner control valve: Run at 0 RPM.
9. Place control in manual mode (see control manual) and run conveyor until it’s operating smoothly.
10. Manual spinner control valve: Move to position ''5'.
PWM spinner control valve: Run at 500 RPM.
Allow both spinner and conveyor to run. Shut down system.
11. Check all connections in hydraulic system to make sure there are no leaks.
12. Check hydraulic oil reservoir and refill to “FULL” mark on sight gauge.
Unit is now ready for field testing.
WARNING
DO NOT check leaks with hands while system is operating as high pressure oil
leaks can be dangerous! DO NOT check for leaks adjacent to moving parts
while system is operating as there may be danger of entanglement!
WARNING
Stand clear of moving machinery.