Transporting The Machine; Operating The Spreader - Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual

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1. Turn off the spreading/spraying functions, engage the
parking brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and
remove the ignition key.
2. Locate the drive system release valves on the underside
of the unit. There are two drive system release valves on
the hydraulic pump.
3. To disengage the drive system, use a 5/8" socket to turn
each valve counter-clockwise.
4. Disengage the parking brake. The unit can now be
pushed by hand.
5. After moving the unit to the desired location, engage the
parking brake, and engage the drive system. Use a 5/8"
socket to turn each valve clockwise and tighten into
place.
Note: Both hydraulic release valves must be in the same
position.

Transporting the Machine

• Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport the unit. Securely
fasten the unit to the trailer or rack with straps, chains,
or cables. The unit has tie down points provided. Make
sure that the trailer has all of the necessary lighting and
markings that are required by law. If using a trailer, make
sure that the safety chains are secured.
• Use extreme caution when loading the unit on a trailer.
The ramps should be long enough so that the angle
between the ramp and the ground does not exceed 14
degrees. A steeper angle may cause the unit to lose
traction and slide out of control.
• Always load the unit with the unit driving forward.
• Limit the engine throttle and ground speed when loading
the unit.
• Engage the parking brake once the unit has been
properly loaded and the engine is shut off. This will
help minimize movement of the unit on the trailer during
transportation.

Operating the Spreader

The spreader has a variable spread width that can be
adjusted from 0-25'. The spread width is adjusted by varying
the speed of the spreader platter motor with the spreader
motor control (A, Figure 24) located on the left side of the
console. For normal fertilizer spreading application, the
spreader platter should be adjusted so that the granular
product is thrown approximately 14'. This spread width allows
for a double overlap of product when machine passes are
made on 7' centers.
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1. Adjust the gate stop on the front of the hopper to the
desired setting. A setting of 4.5-5.0 is a good starting
point.
2. Completely close the hopper gate with the hopper gate
control (B) and add fertilizer to the hopper.
3. Install the hopper shower cap.
4. Step onto the operator platform, engage the parking
brake, and make sure the spreader/sprayer controls are
turned OFF, and that the ground speed control levers are
in NEUTRAL position.
5. Start the engine.
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