Smith SB65 Instruction Manual

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MODEL #: 190808
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SMITH
®
SB65 Seed Spreader
(190808)
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 #: 190808 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SMITH ® SB65 Seed Spreader (190808) 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

    WHATS IN THE BOX - PARTS FOR ASSEMBLY ..............................3 ASSEMBLING YOUR SMITH® SB65 .................................. 5 HOW TO REPLACE SMITH® SB65 MATERIAL PLATES ............................7 HOW TO ADJUST THE SMITH® SB65 MATERIAL PLATES ..........................8 HOW TO USE THE SMITH® SB65 ..................................9 SMITH® SB65 SPARE PARTS ..................................11 SMITH®...
  • Page 3: Whats In The Box - Parts For Assembly

    WHATS IN THE BOX - PARTS FOR ASSEMBLY SMITH® SB65 Spare Parts - Item Description Pneumatic Wheel (X2) Handle Bar Stand Gear Box and Impellor Axle Bearing (X2) Wheel Washer Small Cotter Pin Large Cotter Pin Agitator M6x60 Bolts (X4)
  • Page 4 NOTICE: Empty all contents of the box into a flat surface and count parts to make sure they are all there.
  • Page 5: Assembling Your Smith® Sb65

    ‘change your material plate’ section of this manual. Fertilizer & Seed Shut-Off 3. Tools you’ll require to assemble your SMITH® SB65 are an Allen wrench (included in parts bag) two 10MM wrenches or a ratchet and 10MM socket.
  • Page 6 Make sure you push the lever all the way to the bottom. Your SMITH® SB65 is now complete. Before tightening the control rod. Make sure the application holes in the hopper are fully open and the control lever is set at 20.
  • Page 7: How To Replace Smith® Sb65 Material Plates

    HOW TO REPLACE SMITH® SB65 Remove the pivot rod by pushing the tip through the hole at the top of the material MATERIAL PLATES plate. When the pivot rod is removed, remove the material plate. Place the finished unit onto a table so that the back of the spreader is easily accessible.
  • Page 8: How To Adjust The Smith® Sb65 Material Plates

    SMITH® SB65 MATERIAL PLATES pivot bracket and material plate. The SMITH® SB65 includes both a Summer Fertilizer & Seed as well as an Ice Melt & Salt material plates. These plates are specifically engineered to control the...
  • Page 9: How To Use The Smith® Sb65

    Ice Melt & Salt plate Sidewalk slider engaged for reduced spread width on right HOW TO USE THE SMITH® SB65 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).
  • Page 11: Smith® Sb65 Spare Parts

    13. HALF Rate would be 1/2 of the 5 lbs. rate (2.5 lbs.) or a Setting of 9 SMITH® SB65 SPARE PARTS Item Part Number Description 186281 Hardware Pack SB65, CRP028, SB-65 186282 Bushing Pack SB65, CRP029, SB-65 186283 Loop Handle, C1001, SB-65 186284 Assembled Control Unit + Bolt &...
  • Page 12: Smith® Sb65 Spare Parts Model

    SMITH® SB65 SPARE PARTS MODEL...
  • Page 13: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT 1-Year Limited Warranty This limited warranty gives you, the original product purchaser, specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. 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 14 www.thefountainheadgroup.com 186222 Rev. A 01/22/2025...

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