Instruction & Warning Decals Transporting and lifting the LDS Operating instructions and adjustments Before use check the following Distribution Vane regulation / adjustment Calibration Calibration charts LDS120/240/360/700 Calibration charts LDS120DS Maintenance Daily maintenance Seasonal Exploded Parts Diagram Main frame LDS120/DS...
INTRODUCTION With the purchase of your LOGIC LDS – GROUND DRIVE SPREADER you have made an excellent choice. This machine should give first class service for a long time, if used correctly, and maintained as described in this manual. The Ground Drive Spreader range is capable of spreading fertiliser as well as salt depending on which model you have, it is ideal for small holdings or similar smaller areas where a general approach to spreading is required.
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HSE information sheet Selecting and using equipment for All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Agriculture Sheet No 11 Introduction Centre of gravity This information sheet gives advice to users on how Stability of the ATV is improved if there is: to use All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) safely with towed and mounted equipment.
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Mounted Equipment Training ATVs using mounted equipment are safer if the Train everyone who has to use an ATV whether with equipment has: mounted or trailed equipment or as a solo machine. The training should emphasise the factors affecting A low centre of gravity. This improves stability; stability, the need for care and concentration, and how to recognise the conditions, which may affect A gross weight within the limits the limits approved...
DO NOT – Use the spreader for any other task other than the one it was designed for. DO NOT – Use the LDS120 for spreading salt, only use the LDS120DS model. DO NOT – Use the spreaders on public roads. The spreaders are not road legal.
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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY: DO 1. DO – Follow all manufactures guidelines. 2. DO – Ensure all spectators are a min of 15 metres distance away when operating the spreader. The operator must continually check the working area, to avoid harming such third parties.
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INSTRUCTION / WARNING DECALS The above decals should be located on your LDS – Ground Drive Spreader. If any of the above decals are not located on your LDS or are damaged in any way contact Logic for some replacement decals before use.
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Only lift the LDS from the correct lifting points as shown below. LDS240 / LDS700: The above decals should be located on your – Ground Drive Spreader. If any of the above decals are not located on your LDS or are damaged in any way contact Logic for some replacement decals.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 – BEFORE USE CHECK THE FOLLOWING: 1. Ensure the tow ball on the vehicle is compatible with the spreader. 2. Check the operation of all controls (A). 3. Ensure the ride height is correctly set for the ATV towing the spreader (B). Remove the fixing bolt and adjust the angle of the spreader to ensure the spreader disc is running horizontal to the ground.
10. Place the flow lever (D) in the zero position and fill the hopper with the material to be spread. Ensure that a suitable towing vehicle has been hooked up to the spreader before filling and that the handbrake has been applied. Do not overfill the hopper; this could result in fertilizer being spilt or component failure.
6.3 – VANE REGULATION / ADJUSTMENT: Should the distribution prove to be uneven, the operator can remedy this by regulating the angle of all the vanes by adjusting the vanes to the different holes on the spreader disc. LDS120 / 240 Vane adjusting holes LDS700 6.4 –...
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6.5 – CALIBRATION CHARTS LDS120: Calibrated at a speed of 15kpH (kg/ha) Setting Urea 11.00 27.50 482.50 63.30 82.50 Super 19.30 44.00 77.00 112.80 140.30 19.30 35.80 57.80 79.80 104.50 Calibrated at a speed of 20kpH (kg/ha) Setting Urea 7.50 20.00...
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6.6 - LDS120DS CALIBRATION (SALT) – The Logic LDS120DS is capable of spreading dry white bagged de-icing salt only. All materials will vary slightly, depending on density and moisture, etc, even in bags, the same batch can vary. The following steps are intended as a guide only, and it is highly recommended that simple test runs are carried out in the filling area before setting out, to check that the spreading quantity and pattern are satisfactory.
MAINTENANCE Always empty the hopper before any maintenance is carried out 7.1 - DAILY 1. Check the condition of the engagement mechanism and grease daily. Use the following procedure, firstly engage the drive, and then pump grease into the nipple. 2.
7.2 - SEASONAL 1. Check the condition of the drive engagement lever and the plastic tube liner. 2. Check the wheel bearings for play and pack with grease every six months 3. Open the aperture and clean around the aperture blades and holes. Clean aperture and aperture blades 4.
We accept no liability for normal wear and tear, misuse or abuse, or where recommended maintenance has not been carried out. All guarantee work must be authorised by Logic Manufacturing prior to any work being done. Work carried out without our consent may not be reimbursed.