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175LB TOW-BEHIND SPIKE SPREADER CT2214 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS. READ ALL PRECAUTONS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Cannon Tools Limited Address: 20 Station Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 0JU.U.K.
In case of alteration of the machine, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity. Product description:175LB TOW-BEHIND SPIKE SPREADER Model: CT2214 Applicable EC Directives: EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Harmonized standards EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 349:1993+A1:2008, EN ISO 14120:2015, EN ISO 13857:2008 20 Station Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 0JU.U.K.
1. SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: 175LB Spread Width: 4"/1M Pneumatic Tyre: 10" Coverage: 40000 Sq/ft Spikes: 12 spike wheels, 7" dia. Adjustable flow control lever with stop feature. Works with lawn/garden tractors and ATVs. 2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
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in mind the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. INSPECT YOUR MACHINE. Check all bolts, nuts & screws for tightness before each use, especially those securing guards & drive mechanisms. Vibration during use, may cause these to loosen.
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Only tow with recommended vehicles (Lawn/Garden Tractors and ATVs). Always secure and lock dump cart to the vehicle hitch before operating. This equipment is not designed to be used with zero-turn mowers. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not leave the machine unattended until it has come to a complete stop.
3. 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) Flows Control Lever – Controls the flow of material. 2) Poly Hopper –...
4. ASSEMBLY 1. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor before using the tow-behind spreader. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and when applying lawn or garden chemicals.
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3. ASSEMBLY STEP 1: Attach Tow Bar Assembly to the Hopper 1. Remove the two M6 lock nuts in the bottom front of the hopper (Pic.1). 2. Put a M14 hex nut and Ø14 big washer to the support strut of the fluted disc assembly, then attach the support strut to the card slot of the tow bar, and tighten with a Ø14 big washer and M14 hex nut.
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STEP 2: Attach Handle Assembly to the Hopper 1. Remove one M6 lock nut from the front top of the hopper (Pic.3). 2. Insert the original bolt through the holes on the adjustable handle assembly. Loosely secure using a M6 lock nut. 3.
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STEP 3: Assemble the Tow Bar and Adjustable Handle Together 1. Remove the M8x25 hex bolt and M8 lock nut on the tow bar assembly (Pic.5) 2. Insert the M8x25 hex bolt through the hole at the bottom of the adjustable handle assembly and the tow bar assembly.
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3. Insert tow hitch studs at each end of the hitch rod and through hitch support hole (left and right) at the bottom of the hopper. Secure using M6 lock nut (Pics.9&10). NOTE: Hitch studs should not be screwed too tight, they need to be able to rotate freely. STEP 5: Attach the Control Handle 1.
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STEP 6: Attach & Adjust the Tow Bar and Support Rod 1. Insert two M6x16 hex bolts through the holes on the support rod and the tow bar and loosely tighten using two M6 lock nuts (Pic.13&14). 2. Put in position the tow bar and support rod and tighten all hardware in steps 5 and 6.
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STEP 8: Final Adjustment and Assembly 1. Securely tighten all hardware in steps 1 through 7 before operating the spike aerator spreader.
5. OPERATION WARNING! Before operating or using this equipment, review the instructions below and safety information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury to the operator or bystanders. IMPORTANT: Aerating is putting small holes in the soil up to 2.5 inches in length to create a small reservoir that will bring oxygen, fertilizer and water down to the roots.
other hard surfaces. 15. Do not aerate if the ground is extremely hard or dry. If ground is too dry, sprinkle or water for one to two hours prior to use. 16. Do not aerate if the ground is too wet (muddy). 17.