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MODEL #: 190811 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® SMITH SB80ST Heavy-Duty Fertilizer and Salt Spreader (190811) 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.
CALIBRATION AND FINAL ASSEMBLY ................................8 REMOTE BORDER CONTROL ASSEMBLY ................................9 HOW TO CHANGE SMITH® SB80ST MATERIAL PLATES..........................12 HOW TO ADJUST THE SMITH® SB80ST MATERIAL PLATES ..........................14 HOW TO USE THE SMITH® SB80ST ................................15 SMITH® SB80ST SPARE PARTS ..................................17 SMITH®...
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. •...
WHATS IN THE BOX - PARTS FOR ASSEMBLY SMITH® SB80ST Spare Parts - Item Description Hopper Body & Frame Pneumatic Wheels Control Rod Handle Bar Mesh Grill Mesh Grill Lock Back Stand 4 x M6 x 45 bolts 4 x M6 lock nuts...
ASSEMBLING YOUR SMITH® SB80ST 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...
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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.
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).
Make sure the slider at the bottom of the To fit the mesh grill (E) to the hopper, place hopper is fully open. You should see the the side which doesnt have the mesh grill lock entirety of the holes or hole on the slide (F) on in the brackets provided on the far side system.
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Place the gauge assembly on the (D) outside of Insert the pivot bracket (DD) on the the tube and locate the bolt through the tube. back stand (G). NOTICE: Empty all contents of the box into a flat surface and count parts to make sure they are all there.
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Locate the pivot rod (BB) end through the Secure the end of the pivot rod (BB) in place hole in the pivot bracket (DD), as shown. with the R pin as shown. Locate the remote control rod (AA) L shaped end and place into the free hole in the pivot bracket (DD).
Hex screw as shown to secure the remote control rod (AA) to the gauge assembly (CC). HOW TO CHANGE SMITH® SB80ST Remove the pivot rod by pushing the tip MATERIAL PLATES through the hole at the top of the material plate.
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The material plate should be secure and sit 8. Push the bottom end of the pivot rod into the level underneath the hopper. It should slide hole at the top of the material plate and secure smoothly in and out of the grooves. with the R-pin.
Ice SMITH® SB80ST MATERIAL PLATES Melt & Salt material plate. The SMITH® SB80ST includes both a Summer Fertilizer & Seed as well as an Ice Melt & Salt material plates. These plates are specifically engineered to control the...
HOW TO USE THE SMITH® SB80ST 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).
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.
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