OPERATING THIS UNIT. DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS Dalton Ag Products follows a policy of con nuous products improvement. We therefore reserve the right to make design improvements, and changes in specifi ca ons and prices, without incurring obliga ons to make revisions or addi ons to equipment previously sold.
Customer Responsibility Product Registration - It is a condition of this warranty that the original purchaser fill out the warranty card furnished by DALTON AG and return it to DALTON AG to be recorded in DALTON AG’s owner file. Registration may also be done on line at www.DaltonAg.com/warrantyregistration.
NEW MACHINE CHECKOUT Before a emp ng to use or operate the spreader it is important to be thoroughly familiarized with the contents of this manual. Then the machine should be checked using the following check list: 1. Ground drive re inflated to 22 PSI. Tires inflated to manufacturing specifica ons. 2.
OPERATION SPREADER SAFETY Before star ng in mo on please read the following words of cau on. A. It is recommended that ini al spreading be done in as low a range as possible to permit easy break-in. B. Always shut off or disconnect power to spreader before a emp ng to repair or adjust the spreader. C.
IMPORTANT : Over ghtening hardware can be as damaging as under ghtening. Tightening beyond recommended torque will reduce the fastener’s shock load capacity. WARNING: Never work around any raised implement while in the raised posi on without using safety lockups.
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT A er repacking or when inspec ng wheel bearings, the following adjustment procedure should be followed. Place fl at washer and spindle nut on spindle. Turn hub as you ghten nut. When a pronounced drag is felt in the bearings, back off...
SPREAD ADJUSTMENT AND APPLICATION RATES For accurate and precise spreading rates, it is necessary that you know the weight in pounds per cubic foot of the material to be spread. If this is not known, the weight can be quickly and accurately determined by the following method: 1.
SPREAD PATTERN DETAILS An opera onal characteris c of this type of machine is the possibility of overloading the distributors at high rates of applica on. Such an overload results in an altera on of the spread pa ern to a narrower swath with heavier applica on at the center.
SIZE SHEET TITLE: PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE 60' SPREAD WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DALTON AG IS PROHIBITED. SCALE: 1:6 SHEET 2 OF 2 F O R P A R T S , C A L L 1 . 8 0 0 . 3 4 2 . 7 4 9 8...
SIZE SHEET TITLE: PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE 90' SPREAD WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DALTON AG IS PROHIBITED. SCALE: 1:6 SHEET 1 OF 2 F O R P A R T S , C A L L 1 . 8 0 0 . 3 4 2 . 7 4 9 8...
DISTRIBUTOR BLADE TUNING FINE TUNING OF DISTRIBUTOR AND BLADE SETTINGS All Mobility Spreaders are given an average standard factory se ng of distributor blades. Such a se ng, of course, cannot be perfect for all fi eld condi ons and materials. The following informa on will be helpful in adjus ng the distributor blades on your machine to give op mum performance for your specifi...
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DALTON AG. ANY REPRODUCTION IN SIZE SHEET TITLE: PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DALTON AG IS PROHIBITED. SCALE: 1:18 SHEET 2 OF 2 F O R P A R T S , C A L L 1 . 8 0 0 . 3 4 2 . 7 4 9 8...
Calculate the Spreader Constant Value The Spreader Constant value can be calculated in one of two ways: by performing a mathematical calculation, or by performing a “catch test” by applying and measuring the product used. Note: The Spreader Constant value must be recalculated every time the gate opening dimensions are changed! Formula Calculation: First, use a tape measure to measure the following dimensions on the machine:...
Calibration Numbers for Variable Rate Ready Spreaders *For 360 Pulse Encoder* 063-0173-937 Inches of belt travel per revolution of rear roller = 13” Encoder pulses per revolution of rear roller = 180 Gate Width = 8” Gate Height = Actual inches above the floor (chain is ½” thick) Meter Cal = Product Density Speed Cal w/ Sky Trak = 600 Speed Cal w/Astro II = 783...
GATE MARKER DECAL INFO 1000529 - DECAL, GATE HEIGHT MARKER, ALL MOBILITY MODELS To replace decal: Place 1/2” material on top of chain, lower gate to material, set pointer at 1” #1000529...
PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURE Your Dalton Ag dealer is interested in your new fer lizer applica on equipment and has the desire to help you get the most value from it. Through the help of this manual, you will fi nd you can do some of the regular maintenance yourself.