Finn HydroSeeder T170, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR
FINN T170 HYDROSEEDERS®
This manual gives you step-by-step instructions for the operation and maintenance of the FINN T170
HydroSeeder®. For best results and to ensure longer life of the equipment, please follow these instruc-
tions carefully. For your safety, read the entire manual before operating this unit.
DEFINITION OF HYDROSEEDING:
Hydroseeding is the process whereby seed, fertilizer and/or lime, and wood fiber mulch (using water as a
carrying medium) are applied on the soil to establish vegetation.
THE FINN HYDROSEEDER® AND HOW IT WORKS:
The FINN HydroSeeder® will apply seed, fertilizer and/or lime, wood fiber mulch, or stabilizing materials in
any prescribed or desired combination. The materials placed in the HydroSeeder® slurry tank are mixed
with water and kept in suspension by a dual agitation process, recirculation of slurry and mechanical agita-
tion, thus forming a slurry that is pumped to the discharge assembly and directed onto the seed bed by the
operator. This equipment is designed to accomplish hydroseeding in one easy operation with maximum
efficiency.
MOUNTING THE HYDROSEEDER®:
For speed and mobility of operation, the HydroSeeder® should be mounted on a truck or trailer. However,
it is important to select a carrier with sufficient capacity to handle the added weight.
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITIES, AND TRUCK REQUIREMENTS:
*
CF
Back of cab to end of frame
C
Distance from HydroSeeder® front to center of gravity
*
CA
Back of cab to center of rear axle or trunnion on
tandem
*
FE
Front axle weight – Empty
*
FL
Front axle weight – Loaded
G
Distance from center of bogie to HydroSeeder® center
of gravity
HW
HydroSeeder® weight
*
RE
Rear axle weight – Empty
*
RL
Rear axle weight – Loaded
*
WB
Truck wheel base
* These dimensions are needed from the truck supplier. The
front axle capacity and rear axle capacity are needed as well.
** Truck GVW depends on the truck weight. CA dimen-
sions are approximate only, and depend on the front and
rear axle capacities, as well as the front and rear empty
axle weights.
*** Weight of HydroSeeder®, water, and full charge of granular solids only. No auxiliary equipment or loads included.
T170
Truck GVW **
CA **
C (loaded)
C (empty)
OAL
HW (empty)
HW (water only)
HW (full load) ***
35,900 lb
110 in.
71 in.
112 in.
191.5 in.
6,500 lb
21,200 lb
23,900 lb
(16,284 kg)
(279 cm+)
(180+ cm)
(284+ cm)
(486.41+ cm)
(2,948+ cm)
(9,616+ kg)
(10,841+ kg)
English
(Metric)
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