BE Ag & Industrial MFS350T, Operations & Parts Manual

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MFS350T USER MANUAL
GENERAL WARNING
Operator must read and understand all safety and warning information, operating instructions, maintenance
and storage instructions before operating this equipment. Failure to properly operate and maintain the lawn
roller could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Operation Warnings:
• Do not at any time carry passengers sitting or standing on the lawn roller.
• Do not allow children to play on, stand upon or climb on the spreader.
• Do not exceed rated capacity of 350lbs.
• Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
• To avoid personal injury and/or equipment damage DO NOT EXCEED 5MPH.
• Only tow with recommended vehicles (Lawn/Garden Tractors and ATVs).
• Always inspect the spreader before using to assure it is in good working condition.
• Always keeps hands and feet clear from moving parts while operating the equipment.
• Never use if the spreader is damaged or worn as this may cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Always make sure the spreader is secure and locked to the hitch of the approved vehicle before operating.
• Never add material to the spreader unless it is attached to the tractor.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions Carefully!
1. Right or Left hand is determined by standing at the rear of the spreader and facing in the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
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 settings
listed on the spreader charts are set to the adjustable pointer/stop below the control lever.
3. DO NOT FILL HOPPER and transport over long distance, as it may result in packing, causing poor or
erratic discharge.
4. FOR BEST RESULTS use palletized fertilizer, as it has less tendency to lump and cause little or no dust.
5. Always break up lumps of granular fertilizer before filling hopper.
6. Never use on windy days, especially when spreading grass seed.
7. Always use caution when you are spreading 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 packaging.
8. 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 the end of the field you can shut the seed gate and after your
turn, re-open to your exact setting.
9. If the agitator becomes jammed, open the feed gate all the way. Use small rod to push the material
through the feed gate.
10. After the agitator is cleared of the debris, reset the feed gate and proceed.
SPREADING INSTRUCTIONS
1. The opening in the hopper bottom is regulated by the control handle. The size of the opening is
determined by the calibrated scale. Place the control lever at the desired setting.
2. The spread chart in it this manual is an approximate guide based on various forward speeds.
For accurate spreading, calibrate your vehicle to operate at the desired speed.
3. Check rate chart for suggested setting for material type to be spread.
4. Make a trial run to assure accurate results. Close the feed gates and put in a pre-determined amount of
the material to be spread. Spread and check the results.
5. Make final adjustments to obtain desired results