Finn HydroSeeder T60-II MD, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING
See HYDROSEEDER® SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION on pages 2 through 4 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 the 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. Pull choke control out.
3. Turn the key clockwise until starter engages and engine starts.
4. Push choke control in for even running.
NOTE:
This engine has a safety system that will shut the engine off if the
engine temperature goes above a set temperature or if the oil pres-
sure decreases below an acceptable level.
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 materi-
als 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
lb (2.7 to 4.5 kg) per 1,000 square feet. Fertilizer is applied at a rate of approximately 400 lb (181
kg) per acre, and fiber mulch is applied at 1,500 to 2,000 lb (680 to 907 kg) per acre. (Note: 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 tables on page 13 show loading versus coverage rates for the FINN T60 II. 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.