5. Attach control tube to handle lever with (1) 1/4 dia. clevis pin and a 3/32” dia. cotter pin. Slip opposite end of control tube over lower control rod making sure shutoff plate is between the lower rod and the control tube. Secure with a 3/32” dia. cotter pin.
1/4 Dia.
Clevis Pin
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3/32” Dia.
Cotter Pin
Shutoff Plate
OPERATION
1.Check the product package for the rate setting, and recommended swath width. Loosen rate control knob and slide rate plate to the proper setting. The pattern is controlled by loosening the two knobs on the discharge chute and moving the chute closer or farther away from the impeller (setting A, B, or C). See “PATTERN ADJUSTMENT” for details.
2.Always fill the spreader on the driveway or
3.Start spreader moving before opening port. Close before stopping. Always push spreader, never pull.
4.Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping the spreader too far can cause uneven spreading.
5.The settings and swath widths on the product label are recommended starting points. Always check the delivery rate and pattern on a small area before treating a large area. Actual delivery rate can vary due to weather conditions, operating variables, and condition of the product being applied. See “HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH” for details.
USE SWATH WIDTH
ON PACKAGE OR
ADJUST PER
OPERATOR’S
WALKING SPEED
OVERLAP
6.Push spreader at a normal walking speed - 2 1/2 m.p.h. (18 feet in 5 seconds). Apply header strips around area to be treated. Space trips across the area as shown. Keep material off flower beds, sidewalks, etc.
7.When transporting spreader, make sure that it is in the “OFF” position. Make sure handle lever is locked using the hitch pin through the hole in lever.
8.Empty spreader after each use. Return leftover material to its original container.
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