OPERATION
HOW TO USE
THE SIDE DEFLECTOR (45-0471 only)
1.Push on the push rod to slide the deflector down to its bottom position to prevent broadcasting to that side of the spreader.
THE FLOW CONTROL (Refer to figure 11)
1.Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.
2.Release the flow control bail to the CLOSED position
3.Push in on the dial and turn to the desired setting.
4.Pull the flow control bail back against the handle to the OPEN position to start spreading. The higher the setting number, the wider the flow plate in the bottom of the hopper will open. The flow plate should open about half way with the dial set at "5". See Service and Adjustments if the setting is not accurate.
FIGURE 11
USING YOUR SPREADER
Powdered lawn chemicals are 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.Make sure the flow plate is closed.
3.Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.
4.Set the flow control dial with the flow plate closed. Refer to the instructions on the fertilizer bag and to the application chart on this page to select the proper flow rate setting. The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a 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.
5.Always start the spreader in motion before pulling back the bail to open the flow plate.
6.Always release the bail to close the flow plate before turning around or stopping the spreader.
7.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.
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 12. 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. If your spreader is equipped with a side deflector, lower it to broadcast to only one side of spreader.
10.Heavy moisture conditions may require use of a vinyl hopper cover to keep contents dry. The cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover. The #41316 cover can be ordered as an option for the
8' to 10'
OVERLAP 
FIGURE 12
IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are affected by humidity and by the moisture content of the material (granular and pellet). Minor setting adjustments may be necessary to compensate for this condition.
APPLICATION CHART
MATERIAL | FLOW | SPREAD |
TYPE | SETTING | WIDTH |
FERTILIZER |
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Powder (not recommended) | 3 - 5 | 3' - 4' |
Granular | 3 - 5 | 8' - 10' |
Pelleted | 3 - 5 | 10' - 12' |
Organic | 6 - 8 | 6' - 8' |
GRASS SEED |
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Fine | 3 - 4 | 6' - 7' |
Coarse | 4 - 5 | 8' - 9' |
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ICE MELTER | 6 - 8 | 10' - 12' |
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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