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PS 200 Prizelawn Prizelawn Prizelawn Prizelawn II II II II ® ® ® ® Power Spreader Shown with optional Side Deflector installed OWNER’S MANUAL...
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1. Assembly: 5/16-18 x 1 1/2” Hex Bolts & Lock Nuts Parking brake is engaged for shipping. Disengage brake before removing unit from carton. Upper Handle Install Upper Handle Assembly to Main Frame using (4) 5/16-18 x 1 1/2” SS. Hex Bolts washers and Lock Nuts Parking Brake as shown.
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1. Assembly-Continued: Main Shutoff Pivot Lever Connecting Place bent end of the Main Shutoff Connecting Rod through the hole in the Pivot Lever on the Hopper. Secure Rod with a Hitch Pin Cotter as shown. Thread a 5/16-18 Hex nut onto thread on opposite end of Rod until it stops.
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2. Safety Decals Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.
PS 200 This is the operator’s manual for your Prizelawn . The owner’s manual for the engine of the ® spreader is separately enclosed. Keep the engine owner’s manual with this manual for future reference. Requests for replacement engine manuals and questions regarding your engine should be directed to the engine manufacturer.
5. Operation: This machine shall not be operated without all guard(s), shield(s), and cover(s) in place. Never run an engine in an enclosed area. Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position.
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Directional Controls: Handle bars are moved to pivot the unit and steer the in the desired direction. Spreader On/Off Control: Located in the LH. side of the control panel. Push lever to open spreader, pull back to close. Spreader-Rate Control: Located on the upper portion of the back of the spreader hopper. See rate setting section. Spread Pattern Control: Located on the front of the hopper above the impeller.
7. Spreader Operation: Check the product package for the rate setting (letter), pattern setting (number), and recommended swath width. Loosen the rate control knob and slide the rate plate to the proper rate setting. See “Pattern Adjustment” for further details. Before filling hopper, make sure the spreader on/off control lever is in the “OFF”...
8. How to Determine Settings & Swath Width: Two major factors should be considered when determining correct spreader settings of any product: 1. The product application rate, or the amount of material applied per 1,000 square feet. 2. The effective pattern width, or the actual width in which the material is applied. Label settings are a guide and can be effected by numerous factors.
9. Spreader Rate Setting Conversions: PS 200 PS 200 PS 200 PS 200 The following provides approximate Prizelawn Prizelawn Prizelawn Prizelawn settings for those units listed. Settings ll ll ll ll ® are based on an application speed of 3 mph. Settings will require adjustment if ground speed is faster.
10. MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS & STORAGE: Park machine on level ground. • Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. • Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine, and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to • stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. Clean debris from hopper and spreader units, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent damage or fires.
12. Warranty: The Warranty Registration form must be completed to validate your warranty protection. The Product’s engine is covered by a three (3) year limited warranty from the engine manufacturer to the original owner. The Product’s hydrostatic transaxle is covered by a one (1) year limited warranty from the transmission manufacturer to the original owner.
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