SPREADER OPERATION
A.Start the engine and engage the clutch. The amount of material spread, depends on engine speed and gate opening. Decreasing RPM and/or gate height will decrease amount spread; the inverse holds true also. Notice that the electric clutch can be engaged or disengaged at any time and at any engine RPM. However, since engagement time and torque is almost instantaneous, to prevent premature spinner chain failure and chain tension loss, it is recommended that the electric clutch be engaged at the lowest possible RPM without stalling the engine.
If the truck is to be driven for an extended period of time while the spreader is not operating, it is RECOMMENDED to turn off the gas at the carburetor inlet to prevent the carburetor from over filling with fuel.
Before loading the spreader the first time, start and stop the conveyor several times to break in the clutch.
WARNING
ALWAYS STAND AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE SPINNER WHILE OPERATING ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB WHILE SPREADER IS RUNNING.
B.Spread pattern depends on baffle settings and spinner RPM. Maximum spreader width is 30 ft.
1.Speeding up or slowing down the engine will increase or decrease spread pattern width.
2.Internal baffle adjustments will move the spread pattern to the right or left.
3.External baffle adjustments will block spreading to the right or left side.
| DESIRED SPREAD PATTERN | BAFFLE SETTING |
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| CENTERED BEHIND TRUCK | BOTH DOWN |
| ALL THREE UP |
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| BEHIND TRUCK AND LEFT | RH - DOWN |
| RH - DOWN |
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| LH - UP |
| LH - UP |
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| BEHIND TRUCK AND RIGHT | RH - UP |
| RH - UP |
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| LH - DOWN |
| LH - DOWN |
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| WINDROW BEHIND TRUCK | RH - DOWN |
| ALL - DOWN |
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| LH - DOWN |
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4.External Baffles can be lowered to an intermediate position to baffle down the particles that may otherwise leave the spinner at a high trajectory.
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