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spreader housing, indicate the operating arc of the
spreader spout.
(–) or MIN = A spout arc of 38 degrees
(+) or MAX = A spout arc of 58 degrees
Adjust the arc of the spout action as follows:
1.
Turn the spreader drive pulley by hand, until the arc
adjuster appears in the opening in the spreader, as
shown in Fig. 5.
1.
Flow control handle
2.
Flow regulator scale
3.
Spout arc adjustment
4
Fig. 5
2.
Using the wrench furnished, loosen the two locking
nuts on each side of the arc adjuster.
3.
Insert the opposite end of the wrench into the open-
ing and turn the adjuster to the desired spreading
width.
4.
Re-tighten the locking nuts.
IMPORTANT: When spreading sand, the spout arc
must be at the "–" or MIN. setting.
The table below gives some suggested spread widths and
spout arc settings for a variety of materials.
MATERIAL
SPREAD WIDTH
Granulated
40 ft. (12m)
Prilled
40 ft. (12m)
Powdered
20 ft. (6m)
Urea
32 ft. (10m)
The spreader unit can be fitted with two different spouts.
The smaller metal spout (packed with the spreader
mounting kit) is recommended for spreading sand. The
longer nylon spout is recommended for spreading fertil-
izer.
SPREADER CALIBRATION
To calibrate the TORO spreader you must determine the
desired rate of flow for the material being applied (in
pounds per acre), as specified by the material's manufac-
turer.
To achieve this application rate, first establish the fol-
lowing:
1.
The spread width, for the material being applied.
NOTE: This width will vary depending on the den-
sity of the material and the spout arc setting.
2.
The flow rate of material from the hopper, in Kg.
per acre. This will depend on the particle size of
the material and the position of the flow regulator
setting.
SPOUT ARC
– (Min)
+ (Max)
(Midway)
+ (Max)
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