CHAPIN 81008A Residental Salt and Ice Melt Spreader User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- CHAPIN
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CHAPIN 81008A Residental Salt and Ice Melt Spreader
Assembly Instructions
Approximate assembly time is 5-10 minutes suggested Tools: Wrench and/or Ratchet Set HANDLE ASSEMBLY
- Assemble handle to uprights with Hex bolts and M6 nuts.
- Tighten M6 nuts completely.
Note:
- 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
- Bail must be in rest position for Gate Closed.
- Bail must be depressed for Gate Open.
AUGER ASSEMBLY
SPIKED AUGER ASSEMBLY
Thread auger clockwise onto impeller shaft. Insert auger nut. Tighten with 10
mm wrench. Do not over tighten.
Choose spiked auger for use with dense materials that have a tendency to
clump or have a higher moisture content.
- Ice Melt- Calcium Chloride
- Lawn Mineral Supplement
FLAT AUGER ASSEMBLY
Thread auger clockwise onto impeller shaft. Screw auger retaining nut into
auger hole with M6 socket driver. Tighten completely with wrench to secure.
Choose flat auger for general turf applications.
- Fertilizers
- Herbicides
- Pesticides
- Grass Seed
- Free-Flowing Material
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 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.
GRATE
If salt or spreading material is too large for the grate, remove grate before use.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
- When finished spreading empty hopper of any remaining material.
- Use garden hose to wash down the spreader after each use.
- Be careful not to direct the spray directly onto the gear box.
- It is recommended that you DO NOT use a power washer on your spreader.
- 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
Replacement Parts
REF NO. PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
1| 6-9041| 1| Gear Box Assembly
2| 6-9042| 1| Drive Shaft w/2 bearings
3| 6-9120| 1| Bail Assembly
4| 6-9044| 1| Wheels w/ hardware & instructions
5| 6-9096| 1| Hardware Blister with auger
6| 6-9121| 1| Rotate Link
7| 6-9046| 1| Lower Link Kit
8| 6-9047| 1| Baffle System
9| 6-9049| 1| Grate, 2 piece
*| 6-9000| 1| Rain Cover
Chapin International, Inc
P.O. Box 549 700 Ellicott St.
Batavia, NY 14021-0549 U.S.A.
1-800-950-4458
www.chapinmfg.com
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