Summary of Contents for Farmhand 70LB
- Page 1 70LB WALK-BEHIND SPREADER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
General Warnings and Rules ................3 Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................ 4 Controls and Features Identification ..............5 Component & Hardware................6，7 Assembly Instructions .............. 8, 9 10, 11,12,13 Operation Instructions ................14, 15,16 Spreading Instructions ..................17 Maintenance and Storage ................18 Specification .................... -
Page 3: General Warnings And Rules
GENERAL WARNINGS READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using Push Spreader. Operator must read and understand all safety and warning information, operating instructions, maintenance and storage instructions before operating this equipment. Failure to properly operate and maintain the push spreader could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Operation Warnings ... -
Page 4: Hazard Signal Word Definitions
Hazard Signal Word Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous DANGER situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Controls And Features Identification
Controls and Features Identification Read this owner’s manual before operating the equipment. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. 1) Flow Control – Controls the flow of material being spread. 2) T-Handle –... - Page 6 PUSH SPREADER COMPONENT PARTS AND ASSEMBLY Take all parts out of the shipping crate and inspect components to ensure there are no missing pieces before starting to assemble the push spreader follow steps 1 through 7. TOOLS REQUIRED Rubber or Wooden Hammer ...
- Page 7 Component Parts...
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Page 8: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions STEP 1: Slide Gearbox Support Bracket (16A) onto Gear Box & Axle assembly (27). Install Impeller (16) onto Gear Box & Axle assembly (27). Insert screw M4x20 through impeller then through Gear Box Axle. - Page 9 STEP 2: Attach the Wheel Assembly Frame on each side of the Gear Box Axle and Fixing Connecting Rod, insert Hex Bolt M6x40 into the Fixing Connecting Rod through Wheel Assembly Frame. Make sure the hole on Axle of Gear Box is on the right side when assembly as shown.
- Page 10 STEP 3: Install Left Wheel Assembly, Wheel Spacer Bush and Inner Axle Bushing to Left Axle by using bolt M6x40 and lock nut M6, Now install Right Wheel Assembly to Right Axle, and then secure with Flat Washer Ø16 and Cotter Pin Ø4x30.
- Page 11 STEP 4: Attach the Handle Tube(Left) and Handle Tube(Right) to the Handle Connecting Tube by using Hex Bolt M6x50 and Hex Nut M6. Attach the Gauge & Lever Assembly to the Handle Assembly. Then Attach the Adjustable Rod to the Gauge & Lever Assembly by using Flat Washer Ø8 and Hex Lock Nut M8.
- Page 12 STEP 5: Attach one side of Adjustable Rod to the Connecting Fixed Plate by using Flat Washer Ø8 and Hex Lock Nut M8. And Attach the other side of Adjustable Rod to the bottom of Hopper by using Hex Bolt M8x75, Hex Lock Nut M8 and Spacer Bush. Insert the Handle Connect Tube to the Support tube by using Hex Bolt M6x35, Hex Bolt M6x20 and Hex Lock Nut M6.
- Page 13 STEP 6: Insert the R Pin Ø3x75 into the Gear Box Assembly, Secure the Hopper and Gear Box Assembly.
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Page 14: Operation Instructions
Operation Instructions WARNING Before using the push spreader, review the instructions below and safety information before operating. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury to the operator or bystanders. USING YOUR SPREADER 1. Inspect your spreader before each use. Make sure the wheels turn easily, and the gearbox moves when the spreader is pushed. - Page 15 Operation Instructions ADJUSTING FLOW CONTROL 1. You can move up the handle to adjust the spreader setting by following the direction of the arrowhead. When then handle moves up to “30”, the adjustable plate is fully open, when it goes to “0”, it’s fully closed. 2.
- Page 16 CAUTION The spreader settings are guidelines only. The spreader should be calibrated prior to application to ensure accuracy. The spreader settings are based on a walking speed of 3 MPH. Walking faster or slower will alter the spread application rate. Exact rates depend upon the spreader itself and the accuracy of the person operating it.
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Page 17: Spreading Instructions
Spreading Instructions CALCULATING AMOUNT OF MATERIAL NEEDED To calculate the amount of fertilizer you will need to cover your lawn, divide the coverage amount listed on the label by the weight of the fertilizer bag. For example a 10LB. bag of fertilizer with coverage of 10,000 square feet will distribute 1LB. -
Page 18: Maintenance And Storage
Before storing make sure the spreader is clean and dry for years of trouble free service. Store indoors or protected area during severe weather and winter months. Specifications Load Capacity ........................70lb Spreader Type ......................Broadcast Hopper Material ....................Polypropylene Hopper Dimensions ..................20” x 15” x 12”... -
Page 19: Parts Drawing & Parts List
Parts Drawing & Parts List... - Page 20 Parts Drawing & Parts List Ref# Description Ref# Description Hopper Gear Box Hex Bolt M6x40 Hopper Screen Big Flat Washer Ø6 Fixing Connecting Rod Rivet Ø5x8 Spacer Bush Swivel Axle Sleeve Hex Bolt M8x75 Fixed Adjustable Plate Support Tube Hopper Assembly Tube Hex Bolt M6x35 Active Adjustable Plate End Cap...
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