OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
1.Refer to the instruction label on the material package and to the instruction decal on your spreader to help determine the proper spreader setting and application rate.Also see the Setting Chart on this page for a general range of settings for commonly used materials.
2.Loosen the knob and adjust the fl ow control gauge to the recommended setting. Retighten the knob. See fi gure 7.
3.Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or seed required.
4.Move the spreader to the area where application is to begin.
5.Making sure the fl ow control arm is in the "OFF" position, fi ll the hopper, breaking up any lumps.
6.Start the spreader in motion and then pull the fl ow control arm forward to the "ON" position as you travel across your lawn. The recommended towing speed is 3 m.p.h.
IMPORTANT: Always place fl ow control arm in the "OFF" position to prevent excess fertilizer from being released when fi lling the spreader and when stopping or turning.
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FIGURE 7
SETTING CHART
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3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.
APPLICATION TIPS
1.To help prevent clogging when using granular material, avoid towing the spreader with the fl ow plate closed. A closed fl ow plate could cause the rotating agitator to work the material into powder, compacting it at the bottom of the hopper.
2.Reduce the fl ow setting for speeds slower than
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher speeds.
3.To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous wheel tracks by approximately 4"- 5". The spread width of the spreader is approximately 40".
4.For easiest application, fi rst apply material across both ends of the area. Two or three passes on each end are suffi cient.Then apply material back and forth as shown. Use the end areas for turning around, shutting off the spreader as you enter the end areas and turning the spreader on again as your leave the end areas for your next pass. See fi gure 8.
5.If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges and then spread between the border.
NOTE: Be careful when using the spreader around ornamental plants because weed control chemicals can damage these plants.
FIGURE 8
MAINTENANCE
1.Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover material in it's original bag.
2.Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.
3.Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
4.Check all nuts and bolts for tightness before each use.
5.Keep tires infl ated to 12 - 14 lbs.
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