Congratulations on the purchase of your Ground Logic, Inc. machine. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to be a dependable piece of equipment that will provide years of trouble- free operation. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE, CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY.
1. SAFETY 1.1 MATERIAL SAFETY The processes and procedures described in this manual may include actions that require the use of chemicals, solvents, herbicides, pesticides, and other compounds. The users of these products must obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and product labels from the manufacturers or suppliers of the materials to be used.
Follow any local or state regulations that may apply to these products. 1.4 TRAINING o Regard the Ground Logic machine as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. o Read the instructions carefully. The operator should become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. o New safety signs may be obtained from Ground Logic, Inc. o Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface. Apply only to a clean dry surface.
PART NO. H0103 PART NO. H0104 LOCATION: Front of hopper LOCATION: Rear side of firewall PART NO. H0105 PART NO. H0106 LOCATION: Top of pulley guard LOCATION: LH side of engine platform PART NO. H0107 PART NO. H0108 LOCATION: Top of fuel tank LOCATION: Left of gear selector lever PART NO.
2.3 FUEL SYSTEM o Capacity: 2.5 gal (9.5 L). o Type of fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. o Fuel shut-off valves: Located on engine. 2.4 TRANSMISSION o Transmission Model: Peerless 855 Series. o Gear selections: 2 forward, 1 reverse, neutral. o Speed: 3.5 mph (5.6 km/hour) low gear, 5.0 mph (8.0 km/hour) high gear.
throttle lever allows the engine to return to idle speed. When the transmission is engaged in any position other than neutral, squeezing the throttle will cause the machine to move relative to the gear that has been selected. The more the lever is squeezed, the greater the speed of the machine.
3.4 SHUTTING DOWN THE MACHINE o Position the machine on a flat and level surface. o Completely release the throttle lever. o Move the transmission lever to the neutral (N) position. o Move the engine ignition switch to the “OFF” position. 3.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE o Use a heavy-duty trailer or hitch-mounted rack to transport the machine.
will have to be recalibrated for each different type of material that is spread. Make sure to record the final gate stop setting once the correct application rate has been achieved. o Place the spreader gate lever in the CLOSED position. Place enough material in the hopper to cover 1000 ft o Begin the spreading operation while moving toward the 143 foot marker.
side is receiving more material, pull the spread control lever out slightly and repeat the process. If it appears that the right side is receiving more material, push the spread control lever in slightly and repeat the process. Only slight adjustments are needed to make spread pattern changes.
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o Change the reduction case oil. See the Engine Owner’s Manual. o Clean the sediment cup on the engine. See the Engine Owner’s Manual. o Check and adjust the spark plug. See the Engine Owner’s Manual. o Clean the spark arrester on the engine. See the Engine Owner’s Manual. o Inspect the fuel tank for debris.
6. FAULT ISOLATION This section provides a method for troubleshooting machine problems. Before utilizing the following procedures, check the machine for obvious signs of damage or failure. This includes missing or loose components, components that have failed, or physical damage. Do not attempt to operate the machine until the machine has been repaired.
6.2 SPREADING SYSTEM OPERATES INCORRECTLY FAILURE MODE CAUSE OF PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Spreader pattern The gate opening in the bottom of Remove the material from the is uneven or the hopper is blocked. hopper and dislodge any clumps spreader does around the gate opening.
No warranty is extended on any parts that are not original equipment as produced by Ground Logic, Inc. No warranty is extended to the engine which is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
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