Operation
•
Spray Width = 108 inches (2.7 m)
•
Nozzle Capacity = .79 gpm (3.0 L/min)
Note:
The numbers shown in the following formulas
(544; 136; and 5,940) are constants.
Quart per 1,000 ft
2
Application Rate
Single nozzle capacity (gpm) x Number
of nozzles x 544
qt
Speed (mph) x Spray width (inches)
=
1,000
ft
2
0.79 (gpm) x 2 x 544
5.2 (mph) x 108 (inches)
=
1.5 qt/1,000 ft
2
(1.5 L/100 m
2
)
Gallon per 1,000 ft
2
Application Rate
Single nozzle capacity (GPM) x
Number of nozzles x 136
gal
Speed (mph) x Spray width (inches)
=
1,000
ft
2
0.79 (gpm) x 2 x 136
5.2 (mph) x 108 (inches)
=
0.38 gal/1,000 ft
2
(1.5 L/100 m
2
)
Gallon per Acre Application Rate
Single nozzle capacity (gpm) x Number
of nozzles x 5,940
gal
Speed (mph) x Spray width (inches)
=
acre
0.79 (gpm) x 2 x 5,940
5.2 (mph) x 108 (inches)
=
16.7 gal/acre
(156.1 L/ha)
Operating the Spreader
The spreader disperses free-flowing granular
substances such as grass seed, fertilizer, ice melt,
etc. When using the spreader, first fill the granular
hopper, then apply to the work area, and finally clean
the hopper. It is important to complete all three of
these steps to avoid damaging the spreader.
Note:
Clean your spreader thoroughly after all
applications.
Before Operating the Spreader
Make sure the spreader has been calibrated for the
material to be spread before starting (see
Calibrating
the Spreader
section).
Important:
Verify that the proper application
rate has been set prior to filling the hopper.
Filling the Spreader Hopper
1.
Stop the machine on a level surface, move motion
control lever to the neutral position, stop the
engine, and set the parking brake.
2.
Use the Spreading Chart on the following pages
to determine the rate gate dial and linkage.
Note:
If the setting is not listed for the type of
material being used, place the setting at a lower
value then adjust as needed.
3.
Drive to the work area.
4.
Stop the spreader-sprayer on a level surface, leave
motion control lever in the neutral position, stop
the engine, and set the parking brake.
5.
Ensure that the granular gate is closed.
6.
Remove the cover from the hopper, add the
material to be spread, and replace the cover.
Note:
Do Not overload the hopper; the
maximum weight capacity of the hopper is 175
lb (79 kg).
Note:
One extra bag of granular product may
be placed on top of the sprayer tank; however,
Do Not exceed the Maximum Machine Weight as
stated in the
Specifications
section. Overloading
the machine will shorten the life of the transaxle
and void the warranty
Spreading
Spreading Tips:
•
To ensure uniform application, be sure to overlap the material distribution. The highest amount of material
will dispense from the front of the hopper and less material from each side. Adjust the distribution pattern
to achieve desired results.
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