Operating The Spreader; Adjusting The Spread Pattern; Maintenance; Before Use - C-Dax SPREADMASTER Owner's Manual

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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.

Flick the switch on the console to 'on' to apply power to the machine and start the spinner.

Some products may compact around the agitator in the hopper whilst in transit. If this occurs the

motor may be overloaded when switching on for the first time. It is therefore recommended that the

spinner be checked for free movement if the spreader has been driven for any significant distance

Pull the shutter lever toward the operator to commence spreading product.

Adjusting the Spread Pattern

The spreader has been factory-set for urea. When spreading other products you may want to

adjust the centring of the spread pattern. This is achieved by loosening the Jubilee clip beneath

the hopper support plate, rotating the delivery chute to a new position and tightening the clip again.

To return the chute to the factory setting simply align the right hand edge of the right hand aperture

with the calibration hole on the underside of the hopper support plate.

Never adjust the delivery chute with the spreader turned on.

Never place hands or loose clothing near a revolving spinner or motor shaft.

To avoid damage to the spinner and motor and to ensure that the spreader performs well, ensure

that there is always a 2.5 mm gap between the spinner base and the delivery chute. Too small a

gap may cause interference between the spinner and chute and too large a gap may cause

product to leave the chute at the wrong position and effect the accuracy of the spread pattern.

The following maintenance actions are mandatory for reliable use of the spreader.

Before Use

Turn the spinner by hand to ensure that it is free to turn without interference.

Check the hopper to ensure that no debris is inside.

Check that the agitator has been correctly configured. For free flowing products the agitator may

be removed.