15.Place the hopper screen down into the hopper, sliding the ends into the clips in the hopper. The screen helps break up clumpy material and prevents large clumps from reaching the bottom of the hopper and clogging the opening. See figure 12.

HOPPER

SCREEN

FIGURE 12

16.Lubricate the spreader following the instructions in the Maintenance section on page 9.

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refer to figure 10 on page 6.)

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 8 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

3.Pull the flow control lever back and latch to the adjustable stop for the “ON” position. Unlatch and push toward the hopper for the “OFF” position.

USING THE PATTERN ADJUSTMENT PLATE

The pattern adjustment plate is used to adjust the flow of material being spread to the left or right side. The pattern adjustment plate is located between the gate opening and the spreader plate.

The adjustment of the pattern plate is sensitive and it is recommended to test your spread pattern in a small area first.

1.To adjust the flow to be heavier to the left side, tighten the thumbscrew so the plate is pushed inward.

See figure 13

2.To adjust the flow to be heavier to the right side, loosen the thumbscrew so the plate is pulled outwards.

See figure 13

THUMB SCREW

FIGURE 13

USING YOUR SPREADER

The use of powdered lawn chemicals is not recommended, 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 lever 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 lever still in the “OFF” position. Refer to the Application Chart on page 8 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

5.The Application Chart on page 8 is calculated for light- to-heavy application at a walking 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 walk, the wider the broadcast width.

6.Always start the spreader in motion before opening the closure plate.

7.Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the spreader.

8.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.