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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Right-hand or left-hand reference is determined by
standing at the rear of the seeder/spreader and
facing in the direction of travel of the tractor.
2.
Check the register of the control lever indicator with
the seed gate
(material gate). With the seed gate
closed, the control lever should be in its fully raised
position. Control lever setting listed on the spread
charts are to the TOP of the control lever.
The adjustable pointer/stop below the control
lever will point to a different setting as follows:
3. DO NOT FILL HOPPER
(especially with fertilizer)
and transport over long distances, as it may result in
packing, causing poor or erratic discharge.
4.
FOR BEST RESULTS use palletized fertilizer, as it
has little te
ndency to lump and causes little or no
dust.
5.
Be sure to sift or break up lumps found in some types
of granular fertilizer before filling hopper.
6.
Do not use on windy days, especially when spreading
fine grass seed.
7. Be extremely careful if you are spreadi
ng herbicides,
as there is the possibility of wind drift or overthrow
into areas where serious crop/shrub damage could
occur. Always follow instructions on chemical
package.
8.
Raise the seeder/spreader up so the spreader fan is
30-34 inches above the groun
d. This will give you
the best spreading performance. It is also best if the
seeder/spreader is tilted slightly forward so that the
spreader fan throws slightly upward. (Use the top
link to make this adjustment). The PTO shaft
assembly should not be at a sharp angle –
it should
operate fairly straight or level.
9.
Adjust the tension on the control handle so it moves
with some resistance, but will remain where you set
it. Adjust the control handle stop so that at the end of
the field you can shut the seed
gate and, after your
turn, re-open to your exact setting.
10.
If, by chance, the agitator does become jammed,
open the feed gate all the way. By sticking a small
rod through the feed gate, the material jamming the
agitator can be loosened and removed. Afte
r the jam
is cleared, reset the feed gate and proceed. Always
stop tractor and disengage PTO before dislodging
material.
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Do not attempt to use your fingers to clear a jam.
Accidental closing of the feed gate could shear a finger
off, or leavi
ng the PTO engaged could rotate the
agitator, which could pinch or amputate a finger. Be
sure that the tractor engine is shut off and the PTO
clutch is disengaged before doing any adjustment
or
repair.
11. When broadcasting fertilizer, always start vehicle i
n
motion before opening feed gate. (Do not allow
vehicle to sit stationary with feed gate open). If
fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small
area, soak down thoroughly with garden hose or
sprinkler to prevent burning.
SPREADING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
The control handle regulates the opening in the hopper
bottom. The calibrated scale determines the size of the
opening. Place the control lever at the desired setting.
2.
The spread chart in this manual is an approximate
guide based on various forwar
d speeds (from 4 mph to
7.5 mph). For accurate spreading, calibrate your
tractor to operate at the desired speed. A calibrated
speedometer is the best and most accurate. If your
tractor does not have a speedometer or its accuracy is
questionable, then y
ou may calibrate in the following
manner:
Set out two markers 88 feet apart. Select proper
gear and adjust throttle speed to give the following
travel time as shown between the markers. NOTE:
You cannot adjust the throttle very much, as you
need to maintain 540 rpm PTO speed. (A plus or
minus 20 rpm could be tolerated).
1 MPH will travel 88 feet in 60 seconds
4 MPH will travel 88 feet in 15 seconds
5 MPH will travel 88 feet in 12 seconds
6 MPH will travel 88 feet in 10 seconds
7.5 MPH will travel 88 feet in 8 seconds
After selecting gear and throttle setting to give
desired speed, mark the throttle position in some
convenient manner. Check PTO speed to make
sure it is near 54 rpm.
3. Check rate chart for suggested setting for material type
to be spread.
4. You are now ready to make a trial run to assure
accurate results. Close the feed gates and put in a pre-
determined amount of material to be spread. Spread
this and check the results. Make final adjustments to
obtain desired results.
KEEP ALL PERSONS AWAY FROM THE ROTATING
SPREADER FAN AND THE PTO SHAFT! NEVER
OPERATE WHEN ANYONE IS WITHIN 50 FEET OF
SEEDER/SPREADER
Top Side
of Control Lever
2 3 4 5
Pointer/Stop Reading 4.5 4.75 6 7.25
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION!CAUTION!