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The Fountainhead Group Smith SB80SL Instruction Manual

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MODEL #: 190810
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SMITH
®
SB80SL Fertilizer and Salt Spreader
(190810)
Do not return this product to the store.
For help, information, or parts contact:
WARNING
Read and fully understand manual
www.thefountainheadgroup.com
before using this product.
(800) 311-9903 | info@thefgi.com
Failure to follow instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
23 Garden St. New York Mills, NY, 13417

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  • Page 1 MODEL #: 190810 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SMITH ® SB80SL Fertilizer and Salt Spreader (190810) Do not return this product to the store. For help, information, or parts contact: WARNING Read and fully understand manual www.thefountainheadgroup.com before using this product. (800) 311-9903 | info@thefgi.com Failure to follow instructions could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3 WHATS IN THE BOX - PARTS FOR ASSEMBLY ..............................4 ASSEMBLING YOUR SMITH® SB80SL ................................6 CALIBRATION AND FINAL ASSEMBLY ................................8 HOW TO REPLACE SMITH® SB80SL MATERIAL PLATES ........................... 9 HOW TO ADJUST THE SMITH® SB80SL MATERIAL PLATES ...........................11 HOW TO USE THE SMITH®...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read and understand the entire instruction manual before using this spreader. • Follow all instructions and precautions in the instruction manual when using this spreader. WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO CONTACT WITH ROTATING COMPONENTS. •...

  • Page 4: Whats In The Box - Parts For Assembly

    WHATS IN THE BOX - PARTS FOR ASSEMBLY SMITH® SB80SL Spare Parts - Item Description Hopper Body & Frame Pneumatic Wheels Control Rod Loop Handle Mesh Grill Mesh Grill Lock Back Stand 4 x M6 x 45 bolts 4 x M6 lock nuts Small Cotter Pin Large Cotter Pin Pivot Bracket...
  • Page 5 NOTICE: Empty all contents of the box into a flat surface and count parts to make sure they are all there.

  • Page 6: Assembling Your Smith® Sb80Sl

    ASSEMBLING YOUR SMITH® SB80SL Use a wrench to tighten the lock nuts. The back stand (G) should now be securely attached to Place the Hopper body (A) on the table so that the hopper body and frame (A). the gearbox is pointing upwards. Take the bolts out of the main frame (A) - you will use these to attach the back stand to the hopper body and main frame (A).
  • Page 7 Align the hole on the inside of the pneumatic Take the small cotter pin (K) and place it wheel (B) with the hole on the axle. Take the through the hole on the outside of the other large cotter pin (L) and thread it through the wheel.

  • Page 8: Calibration And Final Assembly

    Turn the hopper body and main frame (A) over Take the bent end of the control rod (C) and so that the spreader sits on its wheels and back thread it through the hole at the back of the stand. Take the handle bar (D) and slide it down pivot bracket (M).

  • Page 9: How To Replace Smith® Sb80Sl Material Plates

    HOW TO REPLACE SMITH® SB80SL Make sure the slider at the bottom of the hopper is fully open. You should see the MATERIAL PLATES entirety of the holes or hole on the slide system. Place the finished unit onto a table so that the back of the spreader is easily accessible.
  • Page 10 Remove the pivot rod by pushing the tip Pull the material plate out slightly to allow through the hole at the top of the material space to insert the pivot rod back into the plate. When the pivot rod is removed, remove pivot bracket and material plate.

  • Page 11: How To Adjust The Smith® Sb80Sl Material Plates

    HOW TO ADJUST THE WARNING: Do not spread Fertilizer or Seed materials with the orange-colored single-hole Ice SMITH® SB80SL MATERIAL PLATES Melt & Salt material plate. The SMITH® SB80SL includes both a Summer Fertilizer & Seed as well as an Ice Melt & Salt material plates. These plates are specifically engineered to control the material flow and application of the materials, ensuring the correct and even application as determined by the...

  • Page 12: How To Use The Smith® Sb80Sl

    HOW TO USE THE SMITH® SB80SL Walking Patterns for the optimum application (For Fertilizer Only) There are two methods of effective spreading, Full Rate (Single Pass over the area at the setting for the full amount) and Half Rate (Double pass over the area in a crossing pattern at 50% of the full amount - details below). Make sure that you walk at a steady pace of 3mph holding the spreader stable, not tipping forward or back as this will affect your application.

  • Page 14: Smith® Sb80Sl Spare Parts

    SMITH® SB80SL SPARE PARTS Item Part Number Description 186241 Hardware Pack, CRP035, 80/80ST/80SL 186242 Bushing Pack, CRP036, 80/80ST/80SL 186243 Pipe Axle, CR3006, 80/80ST/80SL 186262 Upper - Rod, C2504, 80/80SL 186245 Lower Rod + R pin, CRP030, 80/80ST/80SL 186246 Hopper Support SS, CR3010-SS, 80/ST/SL 186263 Back Frame Stainless Steel, C2802, SB-80SL 186264...

  • Page 15: Smith® Sb80Sl Spare Parts Models

    SMITH® SB80SL SPARE PARTS MODEL...

  • Page 16: Warranty Statement

    The Fountainhead Group, Inc. (FGI) warrants to the original product purchaser, that each product will be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 17 www.thefountainheadgroup.com 186310 Rev. A 01/22/2025...

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