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Danger
As a general rule, position the weight of the
load evenly from front to rear and evenly
from side to side.
Transporting or topdressing with a full load
can cause shifting of the sand. This shifting
happens most often while turning, going up
or down hills, suddenly changing speeds or
while driving over rough surfaces. Shifting
loads can lead to tipovers. Use caution when
transporting or topdressing with a full load.
Heavy loads increase stopping distance and
reduce your ability to turn quickly without
tipping over.
NEVER tilt the Topdresser Bed for
maintenance with any material in the hopper.
Always tilt the topdresser bed with a empty
hopper.
1. Transport to the area to be topdressed.
2. Adjust the metering gate to the desired rate. Lock into
position with the black knob.
3. Move the shift lever into "LO" range position. Select
the desired forward speed and begin moving. Refer to
the following section, Sand Application Rate.
4. Pull the Remote Hydraulic Lever back to the "RUN"
position. The unit is now topdressing.
Sand Application Rate
The rate of sand applied depends on the gate setting and the
gear/range setting. Sand varies in moisture and coarseness
(size of grain) which effects the rate. These factors must be
taken into consideration when deciding the amount of sand
required for the application. Test a small area to decide the
correct amount. To increase application rate, either open
gate to a higher scale mark or shift Workman to a lower
gear.
To assure consistent application, from green to green, it is
highly recommended to use a tachometer and/or hand
throttle to maintain constant engine speed while
topdressing.
Warning
Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will
cause serious injury
If engine stalls or you lose headway on a hill,
never attempt to turn vehicle around.
Always back straight down a hill in reverse
gear.
NEVER back down in neutral or with the
clutch depressed, using only the brakes.
NEVER add sideboards or panels to the top
of the hopper to increase the load capacity.
The additional weight will cause tipping or
rolling of the vehicle and lead to serious
injury.
NEVER drive across a steep hill, always drive
straight up or down. Avoid turning on a hill.
Don't "drop the clutch" or slam on the
brakes. Sudden speed change can initiate
tipover.
Sand Precautions
The Topdresser 1800 is equipped with a flexible gate edge
(Fig. 15) and spring release mechanism to reduce the
chance of sand chunks or rocks getting lodged during
operation. To insure long belt life, sift or check sand for
rocks with sharp edges that may damage conveyor belt.
Figure 15
1. Gate edge
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