SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAGMASTER 65/165 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OWNERS & OPERATORS OF C-Dax ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES Be warned of the dangers of loading your ATV or other vehicle in excess of its carrying capacity. It is important to understand that any loads or attachments whether fastened to or placed on a vehicle or ATV will alter the stability or handling characteristics of that vehicle or ATV.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before attempting to install or operate the equipment, read and understand the manual thoroughly. Failure to comply with this instruction constitutes improper use and will invalidate the warranty. Throughout this manual there are highlighted text boxes containing warnings, cautions and notes. Warnings are mandatory instructions to prevent serious injury or permanent damage.
C-Dax MAGMASTER OWNER’S MANUAL (Pt.No.2400-6600 Issue 14, August 2022) TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions Table of Contents Introduction Description Specifications Order Information Warranty Liability Operation Assembly Calibration Operating the Spreader Maintenance Before Use After Each Use and Daily When in Use...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations. You have just purchased an advanced spreader from C-Dax Ltd. C-Dax Ltd is committed to providing you, the farmer, with quality applicating systems. DESCRIPTION The C-Dax MagMaster is a ground-driven spreader designed specifically for the application of powdered Magnesium Oxide, available in 2 size options, 65L or 165L.
U.K.) subject to the terms set out below. C-Dax will at its option repair or replace the defective equipment (or part of the equipment) or notify the retailer of the equipment to refund the purchase price for such defective equipment to you in the event of a breach of this warranty, subject to the terms set out below.
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Where C-Dax elects to repair or replace the equipment it will use reasonable endeavours to do so as soon as practicable but will not be liable for any delay in doing so.
OPERATION The product to be spread is placed in the hopper. When the spreader is towed forward, the right hand wheel drives through the pin clutch and gearbox to turn the spinner in a clockwise direction. When the control handle is pulled forward, the shutter at the bottom of the hopper rotates to an open position. The size of the opening is set by the adjustable stop pin, which locates into one of five pre-set positions.
CALIBRATION Magnesium Oxide powder is applied at a rate determined by the number of cows to be treated. When spreading this product, calculate the weight of powder to be applied and apply this amount with the adjustment stop pin in position 1-5. Use the table below to work out which setting is most appropriate. Magmaster 65L Nominal application rates (grams/m ) for Magnesium Oxide spread at 10Kph Adjustment Stop Pin...
OPERATING THE SPREADER When the spreader has been correctly calibrated, the hopper may be filled to the required level and spreading commenced. To reduce agitator damage to product and to ensure that product is not forced past the agitator shaft when towing the spreader to the area to be treated, the drive to the gearbox should be disconnected by removing the pin from the drive axle.
MAINTENANCE WARNING Magnesium Oxide will set hard if exposed to air, it is of utmost importance that the spreader be cleaned of all product even if stored for a short time. Load the spreader only with the amount required to be spread and clean all traces of product from the machine after use.
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