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 figure 12.
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTABLE STOP
OFF
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FIGURE 12
STARTING THE SPREADER
1.Move the Flow Control Lever against the Adjustable
Stop and flip 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.
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.Verify that the spreader motor turns on and off and that the flow control is operating properly.
3.Make sure the flow control lever is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
4.Set the adjustable stop to the desired flow rate, keeping the flow 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 flow rate setting. The application chart is calculated for a vehicle speed of 3 mph (100 ft. in
23 seconds). Faster speeds require higher flow rate settings to maintain the same application rate.
5.Fill the hopper with the material to be spread, breaking up any lumps as you fill the hopper.
6.Start the vehicle in motion and then open the spreader closure plate and flip the switch to "ON".
7.Shut the closure plate before turning or stopping.
8.To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure 13. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page.
9.When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs.
10.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.
11.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
OVERLAP 
FIGURE 13
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 these conditions.
APPLICATION CHART
TYPE | FLOW SETTING | SPREAD |
MATERIAL | 3 MPH | WIDTH |
FERTILIZER |
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Powder | 3 - 5 | 3' - 4' |
Granular | 3 - 5 | 10' - 12' |
Pelleted | 3 - 5 | 17' - 19' |
Organic | 6 - 8 | 3' - 4' |
GRASS SEED |
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Fine | 3 - 4 | 3' - 4' |
Coarse | 4 - 5 | 8' - 9' |
ICE MELTER | 6 - 8 | 17' - 19' |
SAND | 17' - 19' | |
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OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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