OPERATION

The application spray pattern should overlap to insure uniform coverage at the edges. The approximate distance between each pass is shown in the application diagram. See figure 15.

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

8' to 10'

OVERLAP

FIGRUE 15

FLOW RATE ADJUSTMENT

(SEE FIGURE 16)

1.Push back on the flow control arm to the off position and pull forward to the on position. The higher the number on the flow rate gauge the larger the opening in the bottom of the hopper.

2.REFER TO FLOW RATE CHART AND INSTRUC- TIONS ON FERTILIZER BAG TO SELECT PROPER FLOW RATE SETTING.

3.Loosen the hand knob to set the flow gauge to the desired flow setting and tighten the hand knob.

4.Always move flow control arm to off position be- fore stopping or turning spreader.

5.The spreader should be moving before you move the flow control arm to the on position.

FLOW CONTROL ARM

OFF

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAND KNOB

 

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLOW RATE GAUGE

FIGURE 16

MATERIAL

TYPE

Flow Rate Setting

 

 

 

At 3 M.P.H.

 

 

 

Light

Heavy

 

 

 

 

 

FERTILIZER

Granular

3

5

 

Pelleted

5

7

GRASS SEED

Fine

2

4

 

Coarse

6

8

ICE MELTER

Granular

6

8

 

Pelleted

6

8

 

 

 

 

 

1.Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material re- quired.

2.With flow control arm in the off position, set flow rate gauge at the number indicated in flow rate chart - light or heavy application rate. Also refer to the bag instructions for manufacturers recom- mended settings.

3.Break up lumpy fertilizer as you fill hopper.

4.To broadcast, always start tractor in motion be- fore opening closure plate. Do not allow tractor to sit stationary with flow control arm in the on position. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited to heavily in a small area, soak down thoroughly with garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of lawn.

IMPORTANT: Application rates (shown on chart) are affected by humidity and moisture content of material (granular and pellet); there- fore, minor setting adjustments may be neces- sary to compensate for this condition. The rate chart is calculated for light and heavy application. The faster you drive, the wider the broadcast width. A variation in speed will determine the flow rates and width of broad- cast.

CAUTION

When broadcasting weed control fertilizers make sure broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs.