Finn HydroSeeder T170 MB, Operator Instructions And Parts Manual

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STARTING PROCEDURE
See HYDROSEEDER
®
SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION before operating
the machine. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to comply could also result in product or property damage.
Before starting, open recirculation valve, close discharge valve, disengage (turn off) the slurry
pump clutch, place agitator control in the
NEUTRAL position and turn the hydraulic switch to the
HYDRAULICS OFF (down) position.
1. Turn key clockwise to the ON “ ” position. This will activate the
control panel and apply power to the engine ECU. Check the
digital display of the control panel for any fault codes.
If there are fault codes, determine and fix the fault problem before
moving on. If a fault condition exists, the engine ECU may prevent
the engine from starting.
2. Turn the key clockwise to the START “ ” position until the starter
engages and the engine starts.
3. Allow engine to warm up for 3 to 5 minutes before operation.
4. After engine has warmed up, turn on the hydraulics system by flipping the hydraulics
toggle switch to the HYDRAULICS ON position (all the way up). The switch will
automatically center itself, which is the ON position.
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 a one-step process (which is when the seed,
fertilizer and mulch are applied proportionally per load) or a two-step process (which is when
the seed and fertilizer are applied alone and then covered by mulch as a second operation)?
Second, at what rates (usually in pounds per 1,000 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 to 10
pounds per 1,000 square feet; fertilizer is applied at a rate of approximately 400 pounds per acre;
and fiber mulch is applied at 1,500–2,000 pounds per acre. (There are 43,560 square feet in an
acre.) Local agronomists, agricultural extension agents, or soil and water conservation officials
should be contacted for more specific information on application rates for a given area.
The following tables show loading versus coverage rates for the FINN T170 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.