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SEEDER CO.
M3B ELECTRIC MODEL POWER SPREADER/SEEDER
MOUNTING, SERVICE, AND SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
The Model M3B seeder is designed to be mounted to farm tractors, pickup trucks, the Herd T12-300
flotation trailer or turf trucks.
We do not recommend that this seeder be mounted to a lawn tractor, garden tractor or all terrain vehicle
(ATV) due to the size of this seeder. If you purchased this seeder to mount to a lawn tractor, garden
tractor or ATV, please contact your dealer or the Herd Seeder Company.
The Model M3B seeder is powered by a 12 volt D.C. motor which is negative (-) ground. Any attempt to
run the motor with any device or battery other than a 12 volt D.C. battery could result in injury to the
operator or cause damage to the motor.
Any questions about the mounting of or the safe operation of this seeder should be directed to the Herd
Seeder Company by phone at 574-753-6366.
HERD SEEDER COMPANY, INC.
P.O. Box 448 • 2383 South U.S. 35 • Logansport, IN 46947
Phone: 574-753-6366 • Fax: 574-722-4106
Email: info@herdseeder.com • Website: www.herdseeder.com
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- Page 1 ATV, please contact your dealer or the Herd Seeder Company. The Model M3B seeder is powered by a 12 volt D.C. motor which is negative (-) ground. Any attempt to run the motor with any device or battery other than a 12 volt D.C. battery could result in injury to the operator or cause damage to the motor.
- Page 2 Mounting M3B Seeder To T12-300 Flotation Trailer The optional T12-300 Flotation Trailer is available from Herd Seeder Company to mount the M3B Seeder using the brace rods (#T203) which are furnished standard with the seeder. Complete instructions are furnished when this option is ordered.
- Page 3 HERD ELECTRIC SPREADERS - VERY IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION CORRECT SPREADING SPINNER LOCATION IN RELATION TO HOPPER BOTTOM LOCATION CALIBRATION CHECK VERY IMPORTANT FOR UNIFORM SPREADING 1. SET ADJUSTABLE RATE 1. THE DISTANCE FROM THE LEAD EDGE OF THE GAUGE SO NUMBER “2-1/2”...
- Page 4 HERD ELECTRIC POWER SPREADER (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) WARNING SPINNING BLADES HAZARD To Prevent Serious Personal Injury or Death: KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTH- ING AWAY FROM SPINNING BLADES. STAY CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS WHEN IN OPERATION. KEEP OTHERS AWAY. KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.
- Page 5 Heavy duty motor, 12 volt D.C. only T502 Complete mounting rail for pickup truck (Optional) T505 Lower link cross bar for three point hitch (Optional) T222 Conversion kit - converts electric model M3B to PTO model S3B. Includes all parts necessary. (Optional) PAGE 4...
- Page 6 Mounting Angle Speed Width Gauge Gauge Material to Tractor (feet) Acre Setting Acre Setting Electric Model M3B FERTILIZERS Large 7.25 A. With limitations, spread widths are determined by: Heavy 7.25 Pellets 8.25 8.75 8.75 1. Volume Density/Particle size of fertilizer, seed, 10.5...
- Page 7 S P R E A D I N G C H A R T Measure an acre or a fraction of an Spreader Ground Spread Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Mounting Angle Speed Width Gauge Gauge Gauge acre and put the amount of seed or Material to Tractor (feet)
- Page 8 SERVICE INFORMATION The M3B Seeder uses a 12 volt D.C. electric motor that is a negative (-) ground. Therefore, the orange wire from the motor must be connected to the positive (+) terminal of the 12 volt battery being used for power. The frame of the seeder must be mounted securely to the vehicle to act as the ground.
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How to adjust spreading quantities for coated seeds? Planting Viper clover seed with inoculant coating.