Spreader Operation; Spreader Calibration - L.T. Rich Products Snowrator Zx4 Owner's Manual

4.3 Spreader Operation (Optional)
The Snowrator unit has an optional 120 lb. spreader that can be mounted to the
machine. This electric hopper motor with the spreader control rate knob allows variable
spread widths from 3 to 25 feet. This depends on volume/density, particle size and rate of
travel, and weather conditions. The pattern can be increased or decreased while spreading
depending on needs. The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges, eliminating sharp
"edge of spread" lines, which cause stripes and streaks. Determine a dial setting on the
low side. If setting is too low, cover the area more than one time. A higher setting can be
used when a proven dial setting is established. Travel at a constant speed for consistent
results. Remember-Published dial settings are approximate only. Open the hopper
door after the spreader is turned on at operating speed.
Using the spreader system, there are 3 cables to operate the hopper door (far left cable),
the diffuser (middle cable) and the deflector shield (lower right cable). By pulling on the
far left hopper door cable, this will open the door and allow product to fall on the spinner.
Adjustments as to how wide the door opens are made on the front on the hopper with the
white knob (Rate Dial). This limits how wide the door will open and how much granular
product will be coming out. The diffuser cable (middle cable) controls the spread pattern.
Turning the cable knob counter-clockwise will loosen the cable lock and allow you to
adjust (pull further out or push further in) this cable. Doing this will allow you to spread
salt/granular product heavier to the left, consistent in the middle or heavier to the right.
Once you have adjusted to your desired pattern, turn the knob clockwise to lock in
position.
The lower cable on the far right hand side is the deflector shield cable. This cable allows
you to lift and lower the deflector shield accordingly. During normal spreading
applications, the deflector shield would stay in the up position and cable would be
extended out all the way. When wanting to close off the left side and use the deflector
shield, push in the cable and the shield will drop down blocking off granular product on
the left side. This cable is identical to the middle diffuser cable so needs to be turned
counter-clockwise to loosen and then clockwise to lock in position
4.4 Spreader Calibration/Layout
The Spreader Motor Control determines the speed of the impeller in the front on
the machine. The spreader is capable of varying its spread pattern from 3 – 25 feet with
this control. Being electrically driven, the spread pattern is independent of the ground
speed.
The hopper control cable opens and closes the door inside the base of the hopper. The
maximum size of the opening will be determined by the rate adjustment on the knob dial.
This will set your rate gate linkage bar to limit and stop the rate the door can open.
The Diffuser adjustment allows the user to adjust the intensity of the spread pattern
(heavier left or heavier right). A small pull of the cable shifts the product placement on
the impeller. This in turn balances the spread pattern heavier to the left (back side ramp)
or heavier to the right (front side ramp). *FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION,
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