Finn HydroSeeder T170, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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STARTING PROCEDURE:
CAUTION
See HYDROSEEDER® SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION of pages 2 through 4 before operating the
machine.
Before starting, open recirculation valve, close discharge valve, disengage (turn off) clutch, and place
the agitator control in the NEUTRAL position.
1. Set throttle about 1/4 open.
2. Turn the key clockwise until the starter engages and the engine starts.
NOTE:
Once the keyswitch has been turned to START, if the engine does not
start within 15 seconds, all lights on the five gauges will illuminate. At
this point, the engine will not start until you reset the system by turn-
ing the keyswitch back to OFF and attempt to restart engine.
3. Allow engine to warm up for 3 to 5 minutes.
NOTE:
This engine has a safety system that will shut the engine off if the
engine oil pressure drops below 7 psi (48 kPa) or if the water temper-
ature reaches 230˚F (110˚C).
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 on page 13 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 granu-
lar solids capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
and the rate at which the solids are applied.
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