RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when operating equipment.

•Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor before using the broadcast spreader attachment.

•Read the chemical label instructions and cautions for handling and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading.

•Wear eye and hand protection when handling and when applying lawn or garden chemicals.

•Never operate tractor and spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow anyone to ride or sit on spreader attachment frame.

•Never allow children to operate the tractor or spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.

•Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and with the engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. Maximum towing speed - 6 M.P.H.

•When towing broadcast spreader do not drive too close to a creek or ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards which could cause you to loose control of the broadcast spreader and tractor.

•Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay off steep slopes!

•Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS —­ ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1, so that it rests on the hopper.

FIGURE 1

2.Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom of the hopper. See figure 2.

3.Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.

See figure 2.

4.Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and secure it with the same lock nut you removed. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 2.

IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must attach to the side of the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.

CROSS OVER TUBE

LOCK NUT

HITCH

TUBE

SLIDE GATE

BRACKET

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

FIGURE 2

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