OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SPIKER SPREADER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Spiker Spreader.
Compare the illustration below with your Spiker Spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
FLOW CONTROL LEVER
PLASTIC WING NUT
LIFT HANDLE
FLOW CONTROL LEVER Opens and closes the flow plate at the bottom of the hopper.
LIFT HANDLE Raises the unit for transport or lowers it for spreading and aerating.
PLASTIC WING NUT Tightens at desired setting to control how far the flow control lever can open the flow plate.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPIKER/SPREADER
•Refer to the instruction label on the material package and to the instruction decal on your spreader to help determine the proper spreader setting and application rate. Also see the Setting Chart on page 13 of this manual for a general range of settings for commonly used materials.
•Determine the approximate square footage of the area to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or seed required.
•Move the spreader to the area where application is to begin.
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WING NUT SET AT "5"
•Loosen the plastic wing nut and move it to the desired setting. Retighten the nut. See figure 24.
•Making sure the flow control lever is in the "OFF" position, fill the hopper, breaking up any lumps.
•Lower the aerator spikes to the operating position.
•Start the spreader in motion and then move the flow control lever to the "ON" position (against the plastic wing nut) as you travel across your lawn. The recommended towing speed is 3 m.p.h.
•Do not make sharp turns with spikes in the ground.
•Raise aerator spikes to transport position when crossing over concrete or other hard surfaces.
•Do not aerate if the ground is extremely hard or dry.
If ground is too dry, sprinkle or water for one to two hours prior to use.
•Do not aerate if the ground is too wet (muddy).
IMPORTANT: Always place flow control lever in the "OFF" position to prevent excess fertilizer from being released when filling the spreader and when stopping or turning.
FIGURE 24
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