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\nAEM-2000Spreader  \nParts and Operator's Manual  \nSerial No.          \nModel  \nRN  \nINDEX  \nSafety First…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1  \nSafety Summary Section ………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-4  \nFINN AEM Spreader and Its Function………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nTow Vehicle …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6  \nSelecting Mulch Material…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6  \nPre-Start Check………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6  \nEquipment Check……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7  \nStarting Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7  \nCrew Members and Their Duties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8  \nThe Material Feed System……………………………………………………………………………………………………8-11  \nSubsystem 1: Material Handling………………………………………………………………………………8-9  \nSubsystem 2:Hydraulic System ………………………………………………………………………………………9  \nSubsystem 3:Hydraulic Contro……………………………………………………………………………………10-11  \nMulching with the AEM Spreader………………………………………………………………………………………11-12  \nAEM Adjustment ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12-13  \nTrouble Shooting Char……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14  \nMaintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15-17  \nKnife Adjustment and Replacement…………………………………………………………………………………15-16  \nRadio Remote Control Option………………………………………………………………………………………………………18  \nParts Manual…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19-44  \nParts Manual Index………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21  \nWarranty Registration Card……………………………………………………………………………………………………45  \n# SAFETY FIRST\n\nWith any piece of equipment,new or used,the most important part of its operationis SAFETY!  \nFinn Corporation encourages you and youremployees to familiarize yourselves withyour new equipment and to stress safeoperation.  \nThe first four pages of this manual are asummary of all the main safety aspectsassociated with this unit.Be sure to readcompletely before operation of machine.  \nThis symbol is used throughoutthe operation and maintenancesections of this manual to callattention to safety procedures.-Pay Attention -  \nDANGER:Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personalinjury or death.  \nHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severepersonal injury or death.  \n## WARNING:\n\nHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minorpersonal injury or product or property damage.  \n## CAUTION:\n\nIMPORTANT:Indicates that equipment or property damage could result ifinstructions are not followed.  \nGives helpful information.  \n## NOTE:\n\n\n| CALIFORNIA  \u003Cbr>Proposition 65 Warning  \u003Cbr>Diesel engine exhaust and some of its  \u003Cbr>constituents are known to the State  \u003Cbr>of California to cause cancer,birth  \u003Cbr>defects,and other reproductive harm.   |\n| --- |\n\nFinn Corporation  \n# AEM SPREADERSAFETY SUMMARY SECTION\n\nIt is 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