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FLOW REGULATOR: Determines the rate at which
the material flows from the hopper. The highest number
setting (7) on the regulator scale indicates the largest
opening, for maximum flow of material. The lowest
number setting (1) indicates the smallest opening, for a
minimum flow of material. At (0) the disc is closed.
Note the stop pin which is chained to the flow regulator:
a.
If the spreader is not equipped with the flow control
kit, the stop pin is used to stop the flow regulator
handle in the setting of the desired rate of material
flow.
b.
If the spreader is equipped with the flow control kit,
the stop pin is NOT USED. The rate of material
flow is controlled by the limit switches.
IF THE SPREADER IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE
FLOW CONTROL KIT, THE FLOW CONTROL HAN-
DLE SHOWN IN FIG. 3 IS USED AS DESCRIBED
BELOW.
1.
Flow Control Handle
FLOW CONTROL HANDLE: Opens and closes the
regulator disc in the hopper opening to start or stop the
flow of material. Pull the handle forward (toward the
operator) to open the regulator disc. Push the handle
back (away from the operator) to close the regulator
disc.
IF THE SPREADER IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FLOW
Fig. 3
2.
Flow Regulator
CONTROL KIT, THE FLOW OF MATERIAL IS CON-
TROLLED BY THE ELECTRIC CONTROL SWITCH
INCLUDED WITH THAT KIT.
ELECTRIC CONTROL SWITCH: Opens and closes
the regulator disc in the hopper opening, to start or stop
the flow of material. Position the toggle switch at the
"OPEN" or "CLOSE" position as indicated by the decal
on the control box. See Fig. 4.
1.
Electric control switch
ROTATING MEMBERS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY!
Before making any adjustments or repairs on the
spreader:
Stop the Workman
parking brake.
Shut off the Workman
the key from the ignition.
Disengage all power and wait until all mov-
ing parts have stopped.
SPOUT ARC SETTING:
The embossed plus "+" and minus "–" signs on the
Fig. 4
DANGER
®
vehicle and set the
®
's engine and remove
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