OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
1.Slide the Adjustable stop to the desired setting.
2.Move the Flow Control Lever forward until it snaps into the Adjustable Stop, locking the lever at the desired setting. See fi gure 14.
8. Shut the closure plate before turning or stopping. |
9. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the |
broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the |
previous pass as shown in fi gure 15. The approximate |
broadcast widths for different materials are shown in |
the application chart on this page. |
10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure |
the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, |
fl owers or shrubs. |
11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the |
hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover acts as a |
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTABLE STOP
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FIGURE 14
STARTING THE SPREADER
OFF
wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a |
rain cover. |
12. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in an |
area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or |
sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn. |
REFER
TO CHART
1.Move the Flow Control Lever against the Adjustable Stop and fl ip the
STOPPING THE SPREADER
1.Move the Flow Control Lever to the "OFF" position.Make sure that the switch is turned off by the Flow Control Lever.
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn chemicals, due to diffi culty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.
1.Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required.
2.Verify that the spreader motor turns on and off and that the fl ow control is operating properly.
3.Make sure the fl ow control lever is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
4.Set the adjustable stop to the desired fl ow rate, keeping the fl ow control arm in the off position. Refer to the application chart on this page and the instructions on the fertilizer bag to determine the proper fl ow rate setting. The application chart is calculated for a vehicle speed of 3 mph (100 ft. in 23 seconds). Faster speeds require higher fl ow rate settings to maintain the same application rate.
5.Fill the hopper with the material to be spread, breaking up any lumps as you fi ll the hopper.
7.Start the vehicle in motion and then open the spreader closure plate and fl ip the switch to "ON".
OVERLAP
FIGURE 15
IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are affected by humidity and by the moisture content of the material (granular and pellet). Some minor setting adjustments may be necessary to compensate for this condition.
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| FLOW SETTING |
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| MATERIAL |
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| 3 MPH |
| WIDTH |
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| FERTILIZER |
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| Powder |
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| 3 - 5 |
| 3' - 4' |
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| Granular |
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| 3 - 5 |
| 10' - 12' |
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| Pelleted |
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| 3 - 5 |
| 17' - 19' |
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| Organic |
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| 6 - 8 |
| 3' - 4' |
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| GRASS SEED |
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| Fine |
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| 3 - 4 |
| 3' - 4' |
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| Coarse |
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| 4 - 5 |
| 8' - 9' |
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| ICE MELTER |
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| 6 - 8 |
| 17' - 19' |
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| SAND |
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| 17' - 19' | |
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OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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