OPERATING TIPS

We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn chemicals due to the difficult in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.

•Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required.

•Before filling the hopper, make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.

•Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.

•Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in the off position. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

•The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a vehicle 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 drive, the wider the broadcast width.

•Make sure the drive pin is installed in the axle before starting the spreader.

•Always start the tractor in motion before opening closure plate.

•Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the tractor.

•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.

•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.

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FIGURE 13

•When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers, or shrubs.

•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.

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 this condition.

APPLICATION CHART
TYPE OFFLOW SETTINGSPREAD WIDTH
MATERIAL

 

 

 

 

 

FERTILIZER

 

 

Powder

3 - 5

3' - 4'

Granular

3 - 5

8' - 10'

Pelleted

3 - 5

10' - 12'

Organic

6 - 8

6' - 8'

GRASS SEED

 

 

Fine

3 - 4

6' - 7'

Coarse

4 - 5

8' - 9'

ICE MELTER

6 - 8

10' - 12'

OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH (100 ft. in 23 seconds)

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