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Turf Tender® Operator’s Manual 24” & 36” Spreaders Gandy Company 815 Rice Lake Street Owatonna, MN 55060 Telephone: 507-451-5430 / 800-443-2476 Fax: 507-451-2857 Website: www.gandy.net / Email: sales@gandy.net...
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All 36” Models (H & T): 1.8 Cu. Ft, Approximately 120 lbs. Variable Rate Spreaders (Standard): 24 & 36-inch Model Gandy spreaders have removable variable rate stainless steel bottoms. In the rate charts the term “Gauge Setting” refers to the numbers stamped on the Cam Gauge located on the stainless steel bottom attached under the spreader.
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Calibration / Application Instructions 1. Determine Push / Pull Speed of Application Determine the speed at which you are going to push or pull the spreader. The speed at which you travel has direct effect on the rate you apply. Note: Average slow walking speed is about 2 to 2-1/2 miles per hour for reference.
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Check your rates as follows: With Optional Calibration Pan: (Part #28368584 for 36” Spreader or #28248584 for 24” Spreader) 24” Turf Tender Drop Spreader • Attach optional Gandy calibration pan under spreader • Fill spreader full • Push or Pull spreader 50 feet •...
Maintenance & Cleaning For Gandy 24” & 36” Turf Tender® General Maintenance: Check all bolts for tightness periodically. Always empty hopper when finished. Never leave fertilizer, chemical or treated seed in the spreader. These materials can corrode and/or rust the spreader.
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Bottom Disassembly Instructions: Occasionally it will be necessary to disassemble the stainless bottom for cleaning. Some materials will build up in between the slide and the bottom especially when atmospheric humidity is high. 1. Remove the 5/16” wing nut, washer and cam gauge from bottom assembly. Diagram A OPP-36-24-A1 2.
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4. With the nuts and washers removed you will see the angled slots on the rear hanger. With a small hammer gently tap on the end of the rear hanger as shown to loosen it from the studs. See Diagram D. With the hanger loose, slide it in the direction shown until the threaded studs align with the straight up and down area of the slot.
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5. Note: Be careful when handling the bottom & slide so you do not drop, bend, or dent it. With the bottom & slide disassembled wipe or wash these parts clean. If any rust or corrosion has formed on these parts it should be removed. (Fine steel wool or a fine scotch-bright pad &...
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Gandy Company. Serial number and model of the unit involved is required by the Gandy Company on all warranty claims. Gandy Company policy is to improve products whenever it is practical to do so. It reserves the right to make changes or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on products sold previously.
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