How to Install a Tray
First ensure the hopper is clean and there is no debris trapped around the tray
mounting area. Secondly install the Pivot Rod Clip
into the Shut-off of the
selected Tray
. Next, insert the Pivot Rod
into the Clip
.
TIP:
The Clip
may have a burr in the hole, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the burr.
See
to make installing the Pivot Rod
easier. Pliers may be required to help
squeeze the Pivot Rod
into the Clip
. When the Rod
is secure inside the
Clip
push the free end of the Clip
over the Pivot Rod
to firmly secure the
rod to the clip. Next, install the Tray
from the top downwards into the hopper
(see figure
) positioning the center hole of the tray over the Pinion Shaft from
the gear box with the Pivot Rod through the bottom of the hopper and facing
toward the spreader’s handlebar. For ease of locating into position the shut-off
of the chosen tray is best in the open position, with the exception of the red
STANDARD-OUTPUT
Tray where the two adjustable throwing ports are
best in the closed position.
NOTE:
The gearbox can be moved along the axle to ease aligning of the tray
hole and the pinion shaft. Once the tray is in place check that the tray is sealed
and flush against the hopper sides. To check if the tray is properly located, push
the tray edges downwards. Install the two quarter turn fasteners (see figure
)
through the two exposed tray holes and push down and twist a quarter turn to
secure.
Lastly, connect the free end of the Pivot Rod
into the Pivot linkage at the
bottom of the Control Rod. Position the Clip
into the free hole and
push the Pivot Rod
into the clip.
TIP:
The Clip
may have
a burr in the hole, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
burr (see figure
) When the Pivot Rod
is positioned inside
the Clip
push the free end of the Clip
over the Pivot Rod
to firmly secure the rod and the clip together.
How to ensure your spreader is
properly calibrated
HIGH-OUTPUT
and
LOW-OUTPUT
Trays:
Make
sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are
FULLY
CLOSED
when the Rate Control Lever is resting on the Stop
#0. If the shut-off is not set correctly, please adjust Control
Rod at the Pivot to position the shut-off for
FULLY CLOSED
at position at
the Stop #0 on the Rate Control Lever.
As a side note, the
HIGH-OUTPUT
and
LOW-OUTPUT
Trays do not include or use a horizontal agitator.
Calibration Adjustment
Review the Control Lever position to confirm that it is set so that the forward
edge of the Lever is resting at #0 (the stop) and the drop holes are closed.
Move the spreader back & forth to ensure that the cam is positioned to allow
the Oscillating Shut-off to close fully. If the shut-off is not properly positioned,
you will need to adjust the Control Rod at the Pivot Bracket shown below.
TIP:
If your shut-off is not able to
CLOSE
fully, loosen the top nut a few turns, then tighten the lower nut so that it allows you
to push the
shut-off fully closed
. Next, tighten each nut so that they contact the pivot bracket without moving it, and then
carefully tighten each nut fully so they do not loosen during use. Recheck adjustment as outlined above.
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Flex-Select
®
Setup and Calibration Techniques
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STANDARD-OUTPUT
PRO F13130DKIT
Red Tray
install Pivot Rod
from the bottom
to the top
LOW-OUTPUT
F13130LKIT
Black Tray
install Pivot Rod
from the top
to the bottom
HIGH-OUTPUT
F13130HKIT
Blue Tray
install Pivot Rod
from the bottom
to the top
Deburr
Rod Clip
Shut-Off End
Shut-Off End
Shut-Off End
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
4
5
Quarter Turn
Tray Fastener
6
0
30
PIVOT
CALIBRATION
POINT
GAUGE &
LEVER
