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Operation Guide
1. The rotating spreader disc is ground driven by the
pneumatic tires which are attached to a drive axle that runs
through a sealed gearbox (with tempered high carbon steel
gears).
2. Prior to start working, make sure there are no
obstructions. Run machine under a no-load condition for a
short while to assure that everything is functioning properly.
3. Adjust all settings for the desired quantity distribution
and spread pattern.
4. The working speed depends on ground conditions. Only a
test run will enable you to gauge the optimal working speed
for your conditions.
5. Before loading the fertilizer in the hopper read carefully
the instructions printed on the fertilizer canvas bag
concerning the precautions to be taken in case of toxicity
or corrosivity of the product. Before loading switch o the
engine and remove the ignition key.
6. Load hopper with product only a er the spreader has
been properly attached to the tractor.
7. Befoe use, ensure proper lighting is available, sunlight or
good artificial lighting.
8. Shi the transmission to a slow speed gear and start
forward, increase the ground speed by shi ing upward until
the desired speed is obtained. Do not use in reverse unless
absolutely necessary and only a er careful observation of
the area behind the spreader.
9. For emergency reasons learn how to stop the tractor and
spreader quickly.
10. The quantity of material distributed per acre depends on
the following factors:
A. Spreader ground speed.
B. Unit weight and size of the material to be spread.
C. Spreading width.
D. Position of the Flow Control Assembly lever.
Spread Adjustment
The hopper's spreading is adjustable in three ways by:
A. Regulating the spread pattern.
B. Regulating the amount of material to be spread.
C. Regulating the spreading width.
To regulate the (A) spread pattern : loosen the knob (Fig
25) in front of the curved guard (Fig 5 & 6). Slide (to the le
or right) the flow control assembly (mentioned in Fig. 20 &
21) which is located under the hopper and runs through the
slot in the curved guard. This moves the spread pattern from
180° at position 0 (in the center), to either mostly 90° right
with the lever shi ed all the way to the le or mostly 90° le
when shi ed to the right completely (Fig. 41).
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To regulate the (B) amount of material to be spread, using
the flow control assembly (mentioned in Fig. 20 & 21),
push/pull the lever handle in and out to regulate the size of
opening at the bottom of the hopper. Use the scale located
above the lever rod to gauge the size opening needed.
Example: if it is determined that the appropriate opening
desired is position #6, loosen the knob on the side of the
lever rod (not the knob that tightens against the curved
guard) (Fig. 42) so the blocking plate will slide. Push the
lever handle in until the hole in the bottom of the hopper
is completely closed then pull the blocking plate out to
position #6 (Fig. 43) and tighten the knob. The hopper is
now ready to spread with that amount of flow rate.
Fig 42.
Knob on the side
of the lever rod.
To regulate the (C) spreading width, ground speed is the
most important factor, the faster the ground speed the
further the material is thrown. An optional rear deflector
(see P/N #49, Fig. 44) is available for additional regulation.
Move the rear deflector up and down to change the
spreading distance. The higher the position of the rear
deflector the further the spread width, the lower the less
distance the material travels.
In order to give a guide to the operator, Table 1 (pg 15) gives
the amount of material distributed (lbs./1000 sq. ) at two
spreading widths (6.5 . and 13 .) versus the lever position.
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Fig 41.
Fig 43.
Lever rod set
to position 6.
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