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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL WITH WARRANTY 415SP STAND-ON TOPDRESSER 1867 Kirkwood Pike Kirkwood, Pennsylvania 17536 888-693-2638...
- Page 2 OCTOBER 2024...
- Page 3 415SP TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ………………………………………………………….03 Transport ……………………………………………………………………….04 Dashboard Layout …………………………………………………………..05 Operating Instructions ……………………………………………………..06 Recommended Daily Maintenance …………………………………….14 Settings and Materials ………………………………………..……………15 Maintenance Guide ………………………………………………………...16 Specifications ………………………………………………….………….…24 Troubleshooting………………………………………………………….…..25 Limited Warranty……………………………………………..………………26...
- Page 4 415SP SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER!! OPERATOR MUST READ BEFORE USING UNIT Read and understand all instructions before operating this machine. If you do not understand any instructions, refer to someone who does. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS turn off engine and engage parking brake before dismounting.
- Page 5 415SP TRANSPORT Failure to secure machine may result in serious injury or death. Apply Parking Brake– Once in position on trailer, apply trailer brake. Front Tie Downs – Use front tiedowns to strap front of unit to the trailer. Rear Tie Down – Use rear tiedown to strap rear of unit to the trailer.
- Page 6 415SP DASHBOARD STEERING WHEEL HOUR METER HYDRAULIC OIL FILL 10. PARKING BRAKE SPREADER ENGAGEMENT 11. KEY IGNITION SPREADER OVERRIDE BUTTON 12. OIL FILL ACCESS HOLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL 13. HIP CUSHION FORWARD/REVERSE 14. GASOLINE FILL TUMBLER HOLDER 15. CHOKE AERATOR PRESSURE GAGE 16.
- Page 7 415SP OPERATION STEERING WHEEL – Steers all 4 wheels in sync for a smooth sharp turn. Operator should take caution and drive slowly to get familiar with 4-wheel steering. The machine will sweep operator station to the side when steering, unlike a front steering machine.
- Page 8 415SP OPERATION 4. SPREADER OVERRIDE BUTTON – Button on the end of the drive lever will only work with the toggle switch in the upward position. Upon depress, the button engages the material belt to override ground speed and spreads the material at full flow rate. This is ideal when filling low spots, cleaning the machine, applying in reverse or general heavier spreading.
- Page 9 415SP OPERATION ENGAGING AERATOR (OPTIONAL) – Depress the electric foot switch with a closed-toe shoe to drop aerator into turf surface. Aerator pressure can be adjusted by using the dial on the right of the operator surface for harder or softer pressure.
- Page 10 415SP OPERATION 8. SELECTING SEEDBOX/SPREADER – Enables you to set your 415SP to topdress only, seed only, or to do both at the same time. In addition, it enables you to adjust the gate setting which controls your seed application rate.
- Page 11 415SP OPERATION HOUR METER – Records total amount of running hours on the engine. 10. Parking Brake – Locks rear wheels for transport on truck/trailer. (Straps are still required for safe transit). Also locks rear wheels to park while reloading, etc. While locked down, driver will not be able to operate forward/reverse due to parking brake lockout.
- Page 12 415SP OPERATION 12. OIL FILL ACCESS HOLE - This hole is for funnel access to top off or refill the engine oil. Please see “Changing the Engine Oil” on page 00. – For access to the engine, 13.Hip Cushion remove the cushion. Remove by pressing buttons “B”...
- Page 13 415SP OPERATION 14 GAS FILL – We recommend refilling with a short funnel after engine is allowed to cool. 15 ENGINE CHOKE – For engine cold starts. Pull out to start and slowly push in after engine starts. 16 THROTTLE LEVER – Push upwards, increasing speed for smooth hydraulic operation.
- Page 14 415SP OPERATION 17. HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER – Runs when the hydraulic fluid reaches a temperature of 160° F and continues to run until the fluid cools below 135° F. While operating the machine the engine should run at full throttle during operation and low throttle when loading/reloading to ensure fan cools fluid for further operation.
- Page 15 415SP RECOMMENDED DAILY MAINTENANCE 1. Operators must read before using unit. 2. Entire unit must be washed thoroughly after each use. NEVER store material in spreader 3. Maintain proper air pressure (22psi) in tires to insure proper operation. 2. ENTIRE UNIT WASH 4.
- Page 16 415SP SETTINGS & MATERIAL GUIDE TOPDRESSER SEEDBOX All topdressing Materials vary due to moisture, Seed box will engage according to the setting density, and source. Topdressing hopper spreads selected if the seedbox is selected as well. It is but is not limited to the following materials. intentionally designed to offer the option of seeding and topdressing at the same or different times.
- Page 17 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE CLEANING YOUR 415SP 1. After each use the machine should be pressure washed thoroughly. Collected material may damage moving parts, material belt, and roller chains. Refer to video listed on page 13. 2. To clean out conveyor belt pressure wash inside each access hole from both sides of the machine while cycling the material belt.
- Page 18 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE CONVEYOR BELT CHAIN ROUTING EXPELLER BRUSH CHAIN ROUTING 1. Routing 1. Routing 1. Guard attachment. 1. Guard attachment.
- Page 19 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE GREASING AND LUBRICATING 1. Grease zerk located below main drive handle every 50 hours or as needed. 2. Grease zerk at front axle swivel pin (if equipped) every 50 hours or as needed. (Current picture shows location only, Units PICTURE built after September 2024 are equipped with a grease zerk at this location.)
- Page 20 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE GREASING AND LUBRICATING 1. Lubricate brush chain through hole in shield every 50 hours. We recommend using an industrial graphite dry lubricant. 2. Lubricate seedbox chain through hole in shield every 50 hours. We recommend using an industrial graphite dry lubricant.
- Page 21 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE CONVEYOR BELT TIGHTENING 1. Use a 15/16” wrench to tighten conveyor or adjust when walking to the side. To tighten belt, loosen lock nut and turn bolt head a precise amount of turns that directionally move the bolt head towards the bearing (tightening towards the back of the machine).
- Page 22 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE ENGINE OIL CHANGE 1. Engine oil should be changed after the first 20 3. Replace the engine oil filter (Honda Part hours or 1 month. After first oil change the 15400-PLM-A02). Filter can be found to the engine oil should be changed every 100 hours left of the engine, behind the left rear wheel of use or 6 months, whichever comes first.
- Page 23 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE ENGINE OIL CHANGE (CONT.) 1.8 US quarts 10W 5. Engine oil capacity is 30 synthetic engine oil. Once filled, remove funnel and replace fill cap. Wipe all surfaces clean to remove residual oil. 6. Check final engine oil level with engine dipstick located at the right rear of your machine.
- Page 24 415SP MAINTENANCE GUIDE HYDRAULIC FLUID CHANGE 1. Hydraulic oil should be changed after the first 50 hours, then again, every 250 hours of use or annually, whichever comes first. Drain current oil into oil drain pan with 5-gallon capacity by disconnecting suction hose on the left side of the gear pump (15/16”) 4.
- Page 25 415SP SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: 15 cu. ft. struck level, 1 cu. yard heaped Max Load Weight: 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) 48” (121.92 cm) Box Width: 47” 46” (116 cm) Box Length: 12” (30.48 cm) Box Height: 55” (139.7 cm) Total Width: 76”...
- Page 26 415SP TROUBLE SHOOTING ❑ Engine won’t start? ➢ Check battery voltage and attempt jump start. ➢ Check wiring and connections to ensure all fittings are tight and not hindered. ➢ Engage gas to flow through tube from gas tank. To turn gas valve on, remove rear seat cushion and turn red valve to downward position (open) ❑...
- Page 27 415SP WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Earth & Turf Products, a DBA of Conestoga Manufacturing warrants to the original purchaser, all Earth & Turf products, manufactured by it, to be free from defects in both material and workmanship under normal use and service. Earth & Turf Products, obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacement or repair of any parts thereof, free of charge to the original purchaser, at its place of business, provided, however, that the part(s) to be replaced or repaired, shall within 1 year after delivery to the original purchaser, be demonstrated to be defective: which determination shall be made by company.
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