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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR FINN T60 SERIES II HYDROSEEDER
®
This manual gives you step-by-step instructions for the operation and maintenance of the FINN
T60 HydroSeeder®. For best results and to ensure longer life of the equipment, please follow the
instructions carefully. For your safety, read the entire manual before operation of this unit.
DEFINITION OF HYDROSEEDING
Hydroseeding is the process whereby seed, fertilizer and/or lime, and 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, 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 agitation, 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 hydroseed-
ing in one easy operation with maximum efficiency.
TOWING VEHICLE
The trailer-mounted HydroSeeder® is to be pulled with a truck that is built to take 1,400 lb (635 kg)
vertical hitch load. The truck must be able to pull 7,700 lb (3,493 kg). The trailer has electric oper-
ated brakes, an electric breakaway switch, a standard tread of 60 in. (152.4 cm), and is available
with either a ball hitch** or lunette eye.
** Since truck weight will vary, ensure that vehicle’s GVWR is sufficient for the particular application.
This information can be obtained from the truck manufacturer or dealer.
Once the proper carrier has been selected, the HydroSeeder® must be securely mounted to it.
TRUCK REQUIREMENTS
Type
Maximum Weight
(Loaded)
T60T
7,700 lb
(3,490 kg)
T60S
6,200 lb
(2,810 kg)
HYDROSEEDER
Truck must be able to support 1,400 lb
(635 kg) down on its hitch and safely tow
7,700 lb (3,490 kg)
(CA dimension 72 in + (183 cm+)
13,000 lb (5,900 kg) Approx. GVWR**
Summary of Contents for HydroSeeder T60-II MD
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