Finn HydroSeeder TITAN280, Operator Instructions And Parts Manual

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR
FINN TITAN280/TITAN330/TITAN400 HydroSeeders®
This manual gives you step-by-step instructions for the operation and maintenance of the FINN
HydroSeeder®. For best results and to ensure longer life of the equipment, please follow these in-
structions 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 materi-
als 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 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.
DANGER
Pick-up hooks on HydroSeeders® are for lifting empty machines ONLY. Use appropriate
spreader bar for the tank width. Ensure all capacities of lifting devices are rated for 15,000 lb
(6,800 kg) or greater. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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
*
F
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 needed from the truck supplier as well as front axle capacity and rear axle capacity.
** Truck GVW depends on the truck weight. CA dimensions 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.
TITAN280
English (Metric)
Truck GVW **
CA **
C (loaded)
C (empty)
OAL
HW (empty)
HW (water only)
HW (full load) ***
49,600 lb
120 in.
82 in.
122 in.
209 in.
11,690 lb
34,790 lb
38,350 lb
(22,320 kg)
(304+ cm)
(208 cm)
(309+ cm)
(530+ cm)
(5,300 kg)
(15,780 kg)
(17,390 kg)
TITAN330
English (Metric)
61,000 lb
157 in.
100 in.
134 in.
250 in.
12,340 lb
40,480 lb
44,750 lb
(27,669 kg)
(398+ cm)
(254 cm)
(340+ cm)
(635+ cm)
(5,600 kg)
(18,361 kg)
(20,300 kg)
TITAN400
English (Metric)
64,000 lb
170 in.
112 in.
150 in.
287 in.
13,180 lb
42,480 lb
46,750 lb
(29,029 kg)
(431+ cm)
(284 cm)
(381+ cm)
(730+ cm)
(5,978 kg)
(19,268 kg)
(21,200 kg)