Finn HydroSeeder T120, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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STARTING PROCEDURE:
CAUTION: See safety section of the manual (pages 2-4) before operating
the machine.
Before starting, open the recirculation valve, close discharge valve, disengage clutch, and place the agitator
control in the neutral position.
1 Set throttle about 1/4 open.
2 Turn key counter clockwise and hold it until the glow plug indicator light goes out.
3 While holding in the safety switch button, turn the key clockwise until the starter engages, and the
engine starts.
4 Continue to hold the safety switch in for approximately 10 seconds. Allow engine to warm up for 3
to 5 minutes.
NOTE: This engine has a safety system which will shut the engine off if the
engine oil pressure drops below 7 psi or if the water temperature
reaches 230˚ Fahrenheit (110˚ Centigrade).
AREA COVERAGE - MATERIAL CAPACITY:
To determine the coverage per load for any HydroSeeder
®
, three questions must be answered prior to the
application. First, is the job to be done “one step” (which is when the seed, fertilizer and mulch are applied
proportionally per load) or “two step” (which is when the seed and fertilizer are applied alone and then cov-
ered by mulch as a second operation)? Second, at what rates (usually in pounds per 1000 square feet, or
pounds per acre) are the seeding materials to be applied? Finally, what are the loading capacities of the
HydroSeeder
®
?
Application rates vary for different geographic locations, but in general, seed is applied at 6-10 pounds per
1000 square feet; fertilizer is applied at a rate of approximately 400 pound per acre; and fiber mulch is applied
at 1500 to 2000 pounds per acre. (Note: There are 43,560 square feet in an acre). Local agronomists, agri-
cultural extension agents, or soil and water conservation officials should be contacted for more specific infor-
mation on application rates for a given area.
The following tables show loading versus coverage rates for the Finn HydroSeeder
®
. Table A shows rates for
“one step” applications. The coverage area is determined by the fiber mulch capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
,
and the rate at which it is applied. Table B shows the area coverage when seeding only, where little or no
mulch is applied. The coverage area is determined by the granular solids capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
, and
the rate at which the solids are applied.
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