27.Assemble the hitch bracket to the hitch extension bracket using two 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" nylock hex nuts (I). Insert the bolts from the bottom. See figure 16.

28.Assemble the hitch pin (P) through the hitch bracket and the hitch extension bracket and secure with the hair cotter pin (O). See figure 16.

(P) HITCH PIN

(I) 3/8" NYLOCK HEX NUT

(D) 3/8" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

(O) 1/8" HAIR

COTTER PIN

FIGURE 16

29.For most vehicles, assemble the hitch extension bracket to the holes in the hitch tube shown at the top of figure

17.Use two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (B) and 1/4" nylock hex nuts (G) tightened only finger tight. Attach the spreader hitch to your vehicle hitch. Check for interference with the spreader directly behind and out to both sides of the vehicle. Lift the spreader at each position to make sure there is no interference with the spreader's flow control.If there is interference with the rear of the vehicle, assemble the hitch extension bracket as shown at the bottom of figure 17.

30.Tighten the bolts and nuts when finished.

 

(B) 1/4" x 1-3/4"

(G) 1/4" NYLOCK

HEX BOLT

 

HEX NUT

 

FIGURE 17

OPERATION

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL (figure 14 on page 7.)

1.Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to the desired flow rate setting and retighten the wing nut. The higher the setting number, the wider the opening in the bottom of the hopper.

2.Refer to the application chart on page 9 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

3.Pulltheflow controlarmagainsttheadjustablestopforthe on position and toward the hopper for the off position.

THE FREE WHEELING FEATURE (figure 4 on page 5.) The spreader is equipped with a removable pin in the left (drive) wheel. Remove the pin to disengage the drive wheel so that the axle, gears and spreader plate do not rotate.With the drive wheel disengaged, the spreader may be towed at speeds up to 20 mph. If the drive wheel is engaged do not exceed 6 mph.

USING YOUR SPREADER

We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn chemicals, due to difficulty 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.Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.

3.Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.

4.Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in the off position. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

5.The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23 seconds.A variation in speed will require an adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage. The faster you drive, the wider the broadcast width.

6.Make sure the drive pin is installed in the axle before starting the spreader.

7.Always start the tractor in motion before opening closure plate.

8.Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the tractor.

9.If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.

10.To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure 18. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page.

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

12.Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover.

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