Operation; Using Your Spreader - Agri-Fab 45-046 Ower's Manual

OPeraTION

hOW TO use
The sIde deFLeCTOr (45-0471 only)
1. Push on the push rod to slide the deflector down to its
bottom position to prevent broadcasting to that side of
the spreader.
The FLOW CONTrOL (Refer to figure 11)
1. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
2. Release the flow control bail to the CLOSED position
3. Push in on the dial and turn to the desired setting.
4. Pull the flow control bail back against the handle to
the OPEN position to start spreading. The higher the
setting number, the wider the flow plate in the bottom
of the hopper will open. The flow plate should open
about half way with the dial set at "5". See Service and
Adjustments if the setting is not accurate.
FIGure 11

usING YOur sPreader

Powdered lawn chemicals are not recommended due
to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent
broadcast pattern.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
2. Make sure the flow plate is closed.
3. Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.
4. Set the flow control dial with the flow plate closed.
Refer to the instructions on the fertilizer bag and to
the application chart on this page to select the proper
flow rate setting. The application chart is calculated
for light to heavy application at a speed of 3 mph, or
100 ft. in 23 seconds. A variation in speed will require
an adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the same
coverage. The faster you walk, the wider the broadcast
width.
5. Always start the spreader in motion before pulling back
the bail to open the flow plate.
6. Always release the bail to close the flow plate before
turning around or stopping the spreader.
7. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a
small area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden
hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
8. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern
from the previous pass as shown in figure 12. The
approximate broadcast widths for different materials
are shown in the application chart on this page.
9. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs. If your spreader is equipped
with a side deflector, lower it to broadcast to only one
side of spreader.
10. Heavy moisture conditions may require use of a vinyl
hopper cover to keep contents dry. The cover acts as a
wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a
rain cover. The #41316 cover can be ordered as an
option for the 45-0462 spreader. See pages 18 and 19.
8' to
10'
OVERLAP
FIGure 12
IMPOrTaNT: Application rates shown in the chart are
affected by humidity and by the moisture content of the
material (granular and pellet). Minor setting adjustments
may be necessary to compensate for this condition.
aPPLICaTION CharT
MaTerIaL
TYPe
FERTILIZER
Powder (not recommended)
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
ICE MELTER
OPeraTING sPeed - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
7
FLOW sPread
seTTING WIdTh
3 - 5 3' - 4'
3 - 5 8' - 10'
3 - 5 10' - 12'
6 - 8 6' - 8'
3 - 4 6' - 7'
4 - 5 8' - 9'
6 - 8 10' - 12'