Owner’s Manual ABI CLASSIC SPREADERS

Form No. 10-80092 Rev 1 1/19/2022Owner’s ManualABI CLASSIC SPREADERS25/50 CUBIC FOOT GROUND DRIVEN MODELSMANUFACTURED BEFORE APRIL 24, 2016NOTE: This Owner’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable toall models and the model depicted may differ from yours.

For Your RecordsLocated on the front lower left corner of the unit is an ID plate showing the serial number. Record your machine’s information andserial number in the space provided below. ABI will use this information to give you prompt, efficient service when you order partsor need product support.Model and Serial NumberModel Number:Serial Number:Invoice Number:Purchaser’s Name:Contact InformationTable of ContentsABI Attachments, Inc520 S. Byrkit Ave.Mishawaka, IN 46544For Your Records.2Safety.3Lubrication Guide.6Body Assembly.7Web & Floor Assembly.8Axle Assembly.9Lever Assembly.10Idler Arm Assembly.11Web Drive Assembly.12Footnotes.13Customer SupportEmail: abicustomerservice@abiattachments.comPhone: 877-788-7253Website: www.abisupport.comProduct Manual InformationNOTE: This operators manual covers several models, Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable toall models depicted may differ from yours.Visit: www.abisupport.com2

SafetyWARNING! The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involvedand extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read themessage that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control, and accidentprevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnelinvolved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING! Cancer and reproductive harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.govSAFETY AT ALL TIMESCareful operation is your best assurance againstan accident. All operators, no matter how muchexperience they may have, should carefully readthis manual and other related manuals, or have themanuals read to them, before operating the towvehicle and this implement. Thoroughly read and understand the “SafetyLabel” section. Read all instructions noted onthem.Do not operate the equipment while under theinfluence of drugs or alcohol as they impairthe ability to safely and properly operate theequipment.The operator should be familiar with all functionsof the tow vehicle and attached implement and beable to handle emergencies quickly.Make sure all guards and shields appropriate forthe operation are in place and secured beforeoperating implement.Keep all bystanders away from equipment andwork area.Start tow vehicle from the driver’s seat withhydraulic controls in neutral.Operate tow vehicle and controls from the driver’sseat only.Never dismount from a moving tow vehicle or leavetow vehicle unattended with engine running.Do not allow anyone to stand between tow vehicleand implement while backing up to implement.Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from powerdriven parts.While transporting and operating equipment,watch out for objects overhead and along side suchas fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.Do not turn tow vehicle so tight as to cause hitchedimplement to ride up on the tow vehicle’s rearwheel.Store implement in an area where childrennormally do not play. When needed, secureattachment against falling with support blocks.Email: support@abiattachments.comSAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDRENTragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence ofchildren. Children generally are attracted to implements andtheir work. Never assume children will remain where you last sawthem.Keep children out of the work area and under the watchfuleye of a responsible adult.Be alert and shut the implement and tractor down ifchildren enter the work area.Never carry children on the tractor or implement. There isnot a safe place for them to ride. They may fall off and berun over or interfere with the control of the tow vehicle.Never allow children to operate the tow vehicle orimplement, even under adult supervision.Never allow children to play on the tow vehicle orimplement.Use extra caution when backing up. Before the tractorstarts to move, look down and behind to make sure thearea is clear.SHUTDOWN & STORAGE If engaged, disengage power take-off. Park on solid, level ground and lower implement to groundor onto support blocks. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine, andremove switch key to prevent unauthorized starting. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic lines Wait for all components to stop before leaving operator’sseat. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces whenstepping on and off the tractor. Detach and store implement in an area where childrennormally do not play. Secure implement using blocksand supports.3Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253

TIRE SAFETY Tire changing can be dangerousand must be performed by trainedpersonnel using the correct toolsand equipment. Always maintain correct tirepressure. Do not inflate tiresabove recommended pressuresshown in the Operator’s Manual. When inflating tires, use a clip-onchuck and extension hose longenough to allow you to standto one side and NOT in front ofor over the tire assembly. Use asafety cage if available. Securely support the implementwhen changing a wheel. When removing and installingwheels, use wheel handlingequipment adequate for theweight involved. Make sure wheel bolts have beentightened to the specified torque. Some attachments may havefoam or sealant inside them andmust be disposed of properly.OPERATION SAFETY Stay alert for holes, rocks, androots in the terrain and otherhidden hazards. Keep away fromdrop-offs.Stop implement immediatelyupon striking an obstruction.Turn engine off, remove key,inspect and repair any damagebefore resuming operation.Never operate tractor andimplement under trees with lowhanging limbs. Operators can beknocked off the tractor and thenrun over by implement.Visit: www.abisupport.com TRANSPORT SAFELYComply with federal, state, andlocal laws.Use towing vehicle and trailer ofadequate size and capacity Secureequipment towed on a trailer withtie downs and chains.Sudden braking can cause atowed trailer to swerve and upset.Reduce speed if towed trailer isnot equipped with brakes.Avoid contact with any overheadutility lines or electrically chargedconductors.Always drive with load on end ofloader arms low to the ground.Always drive straight up anddown steep inclines with heavyend of a tow vehicle with loaderattachment on the “uphill” side.PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Understand procedure before doingwork. Refer to the Operator’s Manualfor additional information. Work on a level surface in a clean dryarea that is well-lit. Lower implement to the groundand follow all shutdown proceduresbefore leaving the operator’s seat toperform maintenance. Do not work under any hydraulicsupported equipment. It can settle,suddenly leak down, or be loweredaccidentally. If it is necessary towork under the equipment, securelysupport it with stands or suitableblocking beforehand. Use properly grounded electricaloutlets and tools. Use correct tools and equipment forthe job that are in good condition. Allow equipment to cool beforeworking on it.4 Engage park brake when stopped onan incline.Maximum transport speed for anattached equipment is 20 mph. DONOT EXCEED. Never travel at a speedwhich does not allow adequatecontrol of steering and stopping.Some rough terrains require a slowerspeed.As a guideline, use the followingmaximum speed weight ratios forattached equipment:- 20 mph when weight of attachedequipment is less than or equalto the weight of machine towingthe equipment.- 10 mph when weight of attachedequipment exceeds weight ofmachine towing equipment butnot more than double the weight.IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load thatis more than double the weight of thevehicle towing the load. Disconnect battery ground cable(-) before servicing or adjustingelectrical systems or before weldingon implement.Inspect all parts. Make certain partsare in good condition & installedproperly.Replace parts on this implementwith genuine ABI Attachments partsonly.Do not alter this implement in away which will adversely affect itsperformance.Do not grease or oil implementwhile it is in operation.Remove buildup of grease, oil, ordebris.Always make sure any material andwaste products from the repair andmaintenance of the implement areproperly collected and disposed.Remove all tools and unused partsbefore operation.

PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fireextinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbersfor doctor, ambulance,hospital,and fire departmentnear phone.WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIONEQUIPMENT (PPE) Wear protective clothing andequipment appropriate for thejob such as safety shoes, safetyglasses, hard hat, and ear plugs. Clothing should fit snug withoutfringes and pull strings to avoidentanglement with moving parts. Prolonged exposure to loud noisecan cause hearing impairmentor hearing loss. Wear suitablehearing protection such asearmuffs or earplugs. Operating equipment safelyrequires the operator’s fullattention. Avoid wearingheadphones while operatingequipment.USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES Slow moving tractors, skidsteers, self-propelled machines,and towed equipment cancreate a hazard when driven onpublic roads. They are difficultto see, especially at night. Usethe Slow Moving Vehicle sign(SMV) when on public roads.Flashing warning lights andturn signals arerecommendedwhenever driving onpublic roads.AVOID UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Dig Safe, Call 811 (USA Alwayscontact your local utilitycompanies (electrical, telephone,gas, water, sewer, and others)before digging so that theymay mark the location of anyunderground services in the area.Be sure to ask how close youcan work to the marks theypositioned.Email: support@abiattachments.comAVOID HIGH PRESSUREFLUIDS HAZARD Escaping fluid under pressurecan penetrate the skin causingserious injury. Before disconnecting hydrauliclines or performing work on thehydraulic system, be sure torelease all residual pressure. Make sure all hydraulic fluidconnections are tight and allhydraulic hoses and lines are ingood condition before applyingpressure to the system. Use a piece of paper or cardboard,NOT BODY PARTS, to check forsuspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safetyglasses or goggles when workingwith hydraulic systems. DO NOT DELAY. If an accidentoccurs, see a doctor familiar withthis type of injury immediately.Any fluid injected into the skinor eyes must be treated within afew hoursor gangrenemay result.USE SEAT BELT AND ROPS ABI Attachments recommends theuse of a CAB or roll-over protectivestructures (ROPS) and seatbelt in almost all tow vehicles.Combination of a CAB or ROPSand seat belt will reduce the risk ofserious injury or death if the towvehicle should be upset.If ROPS is in the locked-upposition, fasten seat belt snuglyand securely to help protectagainst serious injury or deathfrom falling and machineoverturn.5KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINERY Never carry riders on tractor orimplement.Riders obstruct operator’s viewand interfere with the controlof the tow vehicle.Riders can be struck by objectsor thrown from the equipment.Never use tractor or implementto lift or transport riders.Call Toll Free: 877-788-7253

Lubrication Guide Grease every 20 or 30 loads and before storage.Oil all chains daily.Clean and oil box every 30 days and before storage.Visit: www.abisupport.com6 Grease ZerkLocation