3.06 - Operating Techniques
WARNING:
Before adjusting the spreader or filling the hopper, be sure the tractor
PTO is not engaged, the tractor is shut off, and the key is removed from the
tractor ignition.
WARNING: Before engaging the PTO, be sure no persons or animals are behind
or beside the spreader.
DANGER: Never allow anyone within 100 yards of the spreader while the PTO is
engaged. Product thrown from the spreader can cause serious injury or death.
DANGER: Never allow any person inside the hopper for any reason. Serious
injury or death can result from someone becoming entangled in the agitator.
The material delivery is controlled by a lever that opens the orifices in the hopper
bottom. The lever has up to 27 positions that it can be locked into depending on the
desired output. To ensure a constant output of product always keep the following factors
into account.
The quantity of material distributed per acre depends on the following factors:
1. Tractor ground speed.
2. Unit weight and size of the material to be spread.
3. Spreading width.
4. Position of the lever connected to the hopper gates.
The working speed depends on ground conditions. Only a test run will enable you to
gauge the optimal working speed for your conditions.
Spread adjustment
Fill the hopper with the desired material to be spread. Be sure the gates are in the
closed position. Raise the spreader with the tractor lift arms until the pendular spout is
approximately 28 inches from the ground and with the spreader as parallel to the
ground as possible
(see fig. 7)
. Place the gauge pin in the desired hole position
(see
fig. 23)
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. Do not open the gates at this time.
Engage the engine PTO. The spreader is designed to run at 540 rpm at the PTO. Lower
or greater PTO speed will change the discharge pattern. Start the tractor forward and
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See Section 3.16 - Spreading Charts.
