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FLOW RATE CHART
MATERIAL
Fertilizer
Grass Seed
M.P.H.
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Flow Rate Setting
TYPE
At 3 M.P.H.
Light
Heavy
Granular / Pelleted
3
7
Fine / Coarse
5
10
uivalent to traveling
100 feet in 23 seconds.
OPERATING
TIPS
•
To help prevent granular
material from compact-
ing and clogging the hopper, avoid unnecessary
towing when the hopper flow plates are closed.
•
Reduce the flow setting for speeds slower than
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher
speeds.
•
To avoid misses or striping,
overlap
the previous
wheel tracks
by approximately
5" to 6".
•
For easiest application,
first apply material across
both ends of the area. Two or three passes on
each end are sufficient.
Then apply material back
and forth as shown. Use the end areas for turning
around, shutting off the spreader as you enter the
end areas and turning the spreader
on again as
your leave the end areas for your next pass. See
figure 25.
•
If lawn is odd shaped,
spread
a border around
the edges and then spread between
the border.
•
Be careful when spreading around ornamental
plants
because
weed control
chemicals can
damage these plants.
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4"
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4" 4-
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FIGURE 25
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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Fill in dates as you
!complete regular service.
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! Check for loosefasteners
X
Lubrication
X
! Cleanin.q
X
Service Dates
&
Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution
.
when handling
or working near spike disks.
LUBRICATION
•
Apply a few drops of oil to wheels and to plastic
bearings in spike disks and at end of spike axle.
•
Remove chain cover, clean and oil drive chain.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
•
Before each u.s,emake a thorough VisLJalcheck of
the spiker spreader
for any bolts and nuts which
may have loosened. Retighten
any loose bolts and
nuts.
CLEANING
•
Always empty spiker spreader after each use,
storing leftover material in it's original bag.
•
Wash the spiker spreader
and dry thoroughly
after
each use.
•
Empty the spiker spreader, storing leftover material
in it's original bag.
•
Apply a light coat of oil on exposed metal to help
prevent rust.
•
Wash the spiker spreader
and dry thoroughly
before storing.
•
Store in a clean, dry area.
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