9.To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure 14. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the Application Diagram figure 14.

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

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

8' to 10'

OVERLAP

FIGURE 14

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.

APPLICATION CHART

MATERIAL

FLOW SETTING

SPREAD

TYPE

3 MPH

WIDTH IN

 

(100 FT. IN 23 SEC.)

FEET

 

 

 

FERTILIZER

 

 

Powder

3-5

3-4

Granular

3-5

8-10

Pelleted

3-5

10-12

Organic

6-8

6-8

GRASS SEED

 

 

Fine

3-4

6-7

Coarse

4-5

8-9

ICE MELTER

6-8

10-12

 

 

 

OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)