C-Dax SPREADMASTER Owner's Manual

C-Dax SPREADMASTER Owner's Manual

Mounted spreader

Advertisement

OWNER'S MANUAL
FOR THE
SPREADMASTER
g e n e r a t i o n 2
MOUNTED SPREADER
C-Dax Ltd
PO Box 1010, 145 Harts Road
Tiritea, Palmerston North
Ph:06 354 6060
Fax:06 355 3199
E-Mail: sales@c-dax.co.nz
www.c-dax.co.nz

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for C-Dax SPREADMASTER

  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE SPREADMASTER g e n e r a t i o n 2 MOUNTED SPREADER C-Dax Ltd PO Box 1010, 145 Harts Road Tiritea, Palmerston North Ph:06 354 6060 Fax:06 355 3199 E-Mail: sales@c-dax.co.nz www.c-dax.co.nz...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SPREADMASTER AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OWNERS & OPERATORS OF C-Dax ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES Be warned of the dangers of loading your ATV or other vehicle in excess of its carrying capacity. It is important to understand that any loads or attachments whether fastened to or placed on a vehicle or ATV will alter the stability or handling characteristics of that vehicle or ATV.
  • Page 3 For safe operation ensure that your vehicle is adequate for the task. The maximum tare weight is 60 Kg or as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS CONT… Read the instruction book thoroughly before attempting to install or operate the spreader. Failure to read the manual constitutes misuse of the equipment and will invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    C-Dax SPREADMASTER G2 OWNER’S MANUAL (Pt.No.2400-7000 Issue 10, Dated Dec 2010) TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Cont. Table of Contents Introduction Description Specifications Order Information Optional Equipment Warranty Liability Installation Flatdeck Quick Smart spreader attachment Quick Smart attachment system...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    12 VDC motor provides 180 degrees spread of product. The SpreadMaster can be ordered in three configurations: The SpreadMaster can be bolted to a flat vertical surface such as the tailboard of a trailer. Part number 3000 The SpreadMaster can be ordered with a Quick Smart system.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    1.6 Kg per hectare at 10 kph (nominal urea) Application Rate (Max) 50 Kg per hectare at 10 kph (nominal urea) Spread Width 15m (nominal urea) ORDER INFORMATION (Galvanised Models) SpreadMaster Pt.No.3000 Quicksmart spreader attachment Pt.No.3008 Quicksmart attachment system Pt.No.1073 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Control Cable Extensions, 3 Metre Pt.No.1500-4700...
  • Page 7: Warranty

    SPECIFICALLY the warranty excludes battery damage, damage arising from chemical attack, and units built to customers specifications. All goods returned to C-Dax Ltd are freight paid by the sender and if subject to a warranty claim, must be accompanied by a completed warranty claim form. Warranty claim forms are available from C-Dax dealers.
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION All Models Unpack the spreader and check the contents. The following parts are included; Spreader Unit Console Owner’s Manual Shutter Lever Assembly Shutter Lever Friction Washer If you have purchased a Quicksmart and/or Quicksmart spreader frame you may also have the following.
  • Page 9: Quick Smart Spreader Attachment

    Quick Smart system mounting Install the Quick Smart™ attachment kit on the ATV as detailed in the installation instructions provided in the kit. Quick Smart spreader attachment Attach the QS Adaptor Bracket to the spreader using the M8x25 nuts and bolts provided. Attach the spreader to the ATV by locking the adaptor bracket into the QS ATV bracket.
  • Page 10: System Interconnections

    SYSTEM INTERCONNECTIONS Connect to battery, ensuring red wire is connected to the positive terminal Battery cable may be extended by inserting a connector set then adding a standard extension cable 20A Fuse (Max Rating) Console Spreader CALIBRATION Make sure the shutter is in the closed position. If free flowing products are to be applied, configure the agitator to suit.
  • Page 11: Calibration Guide

    CALIBRATION GUIDE (Average Speed 10 Kph) NOTE Because of variations in product characteristics, speedometer calibration and driving speed, the information in the calibration guide should be regarded as a starting point only. It is recommended that the spreader be calibrated before each use. CAUTION To avoid damage to the motor, application rates in excess of 50 Kg per hectare are not recommended.
  • Page 12: Operating The Spreader

    OPERATING THE SPREADER When the spreader has been correctly calibrated and the agitator configuration adjusted for the product to be spread, the hopper may be filled to the required level and spreading commenced. To prevent agitator damage to the product and inadvertently operating of the shutter, it is recommended that the spinner is turned off until area to be covered is reached.
  • Page 13: After Each Use Or Daily When In Use

    After Each Use or Daily When in Use Remove all traces of product from the spreader by wiping. Pay particular attention to areas where product has accumulated and built up. If removing product by scraping take care not to damage the surface finish of the spreader or its components.
  • Page 14: Reassembly

    Reassembly The above procedures may be reversed to reassemble the spreader. Ensure that the friction washer is in place when reassembling the shutter lever assembly to the frame. When the delivery chute is installed it must be fixed in the same position as the original. When the spinner has been installed the clearance between the spinner and the delivery chute must be set to a maximum of 2.5mm.
  • Page 15 Product throws forward Product escaping from delivery chute - Check chute/spinner clearance gap, set to 2.5mm Spread pattern centred incorrectly - Adjust spread pattern centering...
  • Page 16: Exploded Parts Diagram

    EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM - 16 -...
  • Page 17 NOTES - 17 -...

Table of Contents