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Before the Winter <br /> CALIBRATE YOUR EQUIPMENT <br /> Calibration is an essential procedure to measure the pounds <br /> All good programs of salt and sand applied to the roadway at various auger set - <br /> irc!ude calibraion, tings in relation to truck speed. No matter how sophisticated <br /> or simplified your operations, always calibrate yearly. <br /> • Because spreaders vary, calibrate each truck. Re- calibra- <br /> tion is required if changes are made to the hydraulic sys- <br /> tem, if the augers have extensive wear or are resurfaced or <br /> replaced, or a different material is used. <br /> • Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for calibration, and <br /> If you don contact the manufacturer for training. For manual sander <br /> calibrate your controls, refer to instructions at www.mnitap.umn.edu <br /> sander the /publications or see the insert in the pocket of this hand- <br /> application book <br /> rates MI rot be • Calibrate separately for salt /sand mix vs. salt or sand only. <br /> acairai • Remember: The auger plate must be in place during cali- <br /> bration. You are not calibrating the truck properly if the <br /> material is gravity- flowing. <br /> • Place the chart in your truck and check it to see how much <br /> material will be applied at each setting, or ask your super- <br /> visor. <br /> 4 <br /> 55 <br />