OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SPREADER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your spreader.

Compare the illustration below with your spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.

FLOW CONTROL ARMADJUSTABLE STOPHITCH EXTENSION BRACKET

FLOW CONTROL ARM - Opens and closes the closure plate in the bottom of the hopper.

ADJUSTABLE STOP - Limits how far the closure plate opens.

CLOSURE PLATE (not shown) - Slides to open or close the opening in the bottom of the hopper.

HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET - Adjusts to allow more clearance between the spreader and towing vehicle

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

•Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to the desired flow rate setting and retighten the wing nut. The higher the setting number, the wider the opening in the bottom of the hopper.

•Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

•Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for the on position and toward the hopper for the off position.

FREE WHEELING FEATURE

•The spreader is equipped with a removable pin in the left (drive) wheel.

•Remove the pin to disengage the drive wheel so that the axle, gears, and spreader plate do not rotate.

•With the drive wheel disengaged, the spreader may be towed at speeds up to 20 mph.

•If the drive wheel is engaged, do not exceed 6 mph.

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