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Your Owner's Manual 

To help you assemble, use and care for your Gandy spreader is the purpose of this manual.  Gandy 

spreaders are rugged,  simple machines that make high-precision applications. Proper operation and care 
as explained inside are important. A patis list is also included so your dealer can order replacements 

parts. 

When in need of replacement patis, always specify the model and serial number stamped 011 the plate 

located on the outside end of the applicator hopper. For your reference, write the serial  number in the 

space provided. 

Model: 

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Limited Warranty 

The  Gandy  Company  warrants  all  material  and  workmanship on equipment  delivered  lo be free  of 

defects for a period of twelve months from date of original purchase. ProducL� used on a commercial, 
rental or leased basis arc warranted for 90 clays. Any part or parts thought lo be defective within these 
warranty  periods  arc  to  be  rclurnccl  through  your  servicing  dealer  or  distributor  lo  the  Gandy 
Company's plant.  Distributor must receive authorization from Gandy Company lo return items under 
warranty. An authorization number will be issued and must be clearly visible on all pack.ages returned 
lo  the  factory.  If  found  defective  by  Gandy  Company,  replacement  parts  will  be  forwarded  free  of 

charge, prepaid. No service charge or expense on the equipment will be allowed unless such expense 
has been previously authorized in  writing by the  Gandy  Company.  Serial  number  and  model  of the 
unit involved is required by the Gandy Company on all w;uTanly claims.  Gandy Company policy is to 
improve  products  whenever  it  is  practical  to  do  so.  It  reserves  the  right  to  make  changes  or  acid 
improvements  al  ;my  lime  without  incurring  any  obligation  lo  make  such  changes  on  products  sold 

previously.  This warranty docs not apply to products altered by users after the point of m;umfacture. 

This warranty against defects in material and workmanship is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed 
or implied, and there arc no other warranties of any kind whatsoever including, but not limited to, any 
implied  warranty  of  merchantability  or  fitness  for  any  particular  purpose.  In  no  event  shall  the 
company  be  liable  for  any incidental  or  consequential damages  whether  for breach  of warranty,  for 
breach or repudiation of ,my other term or condition hereof,  or  for negligence,  on  the basis of strict 
liability, or for any other reason. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Models: 

24Hl2, 24-inch (61 cm) hopper with handle 

and 12" x 2-1//4" semi-pneumatic tires; 24HI 3, 24-inch 

(61 cm) hopper with handle and 13-inch pneumatic tires; 

36H12, 36-inch (92 cm) hopper with handle and 12 x 2-

1/4" semi-pneumatic tires; 36Hl3, 36-inch (92 cm) hop­

per with handle and 13-inch pneumatic tires; 36T13, 36-

inch (92 cm) hipper with tractor hitch and 13-inch pneu­

matic tires. 

Hopper capacity: 

24-inch models, 1.2 cu. ft. (33 dm

3

), 

approximately 78 lbs. (35 kg); 36-inch models, 1.8 cu. 

ft. (50 dm

3

Approximately 120 lbs. (52 kg). Hopper 

capacity is based on fertilizer weighing 65 lbs. per cu. ft. 

Tri-bar rotor: 

three rods spaced uniformly on axle. 

Rotor bearings: 

porous oil-impregnated, sintered 

bronze alloy, sleeve type. 

Rate Gauge: 

precision cam gauge 

Gandy Company 

528 Gandrud Road 

Owatonna, MN  USA  55060 

Form 2436OM808-IP 

Rate chart: 

exclusive Gandy rate charts provide 

suggested settings 

Hopper bottom and rate control slide: 

stainless 

steel bottom and slide micro-precision mated. Open­

ings uniform for all gauge settings. Snaps off for 

cleaning. 

Shut-off: 

crank lever closes slide. 

Wheels: 

12-inch molded plastic with 2-1/4" semi­

pneumatic tires; 13-inch pneumatic tire. 

Spread plate: 

Standard packages for each model, 

used to produce sheet-like application of material. 

Fixed-rate packages: 

Models with fixed-rate 

shutoff can be ordered by adding FR to the base 

model Fixed-rate bottoms are ordered separately. 

Approximate Shipping weight: 

Model 24, 45 lbs. 

(14.5 kg); Model 36, 53 lb. (22 kg) 

507-451-5430

800-443-2476

www.gandy.net

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Summary of Contents for 24H12

Page 1: ...GANDY ...

Page 2: ...n bearing with SAE washer and wing nut 3 Attach wheels Attach wheels on rotor ends with hair pin cotters when using semi pneumatic tires and with clevis pins when using pneumatic tires 4 Assemble Handle Thread right angle ofshutofflever upwards through lever guide loop on parking stand until loop rests against stop on lever Slip same right angle oflever upwards through lever guide loop on handle a...

Page 3: ...rn hopper over and remove wheels 2 Loosen wing nuts on bearing retainers 3 Loosen the latches that secure bottom and slide to hopper Remove bottom 4 Remove rotors and end bearings 5 Wipe all parts clean 6 Place a few drops of light oil on the end and center bearings after each use The bearings are oil im pregnated and will replenish themselves to their absorption capacity Some materials have a fin...

Page 4: ...outlined in Step 3 and make adjustments as necessary NOTE Always move the gauge away from the stop before attempting to set the gauge 3 Check rate Making a precision application is now simply a matter offilling up the hopper moving the lever so the gauge is against the stop walking at your elected speed and checking your rate Most rates are expressed in pounds applied per thousand square feet Chec...

Page 5: ...07971 2 2808971 1 101 04375 000 101 0875 400 102 0687 075 28308654 1 28308654 2 090693 2807156 28368755 2807953 28368712 28368768 2807175 28128657 C21 0177 020 R02 0013 000 C22 0187 090 C20 0093 020 2836878 28368785 1 C20 0187 030 2830868 4 N02 0001 060 N02 0028 005 o Descript1on Hopper Body Latch Lift Handle Brace Handle Parking Stand Shut Off Lever Handle Grip Shut Off Lever Grip Handle Plastic ...

Page 6: ...earing End 2 2807156 2807156 End Washer 2 28247155 28368755 Rotor Bar Tri Rod 1 2807953 2807953 Bearing Center 1 28247212 28368712 Rear Hanger Slide I 28247968 28368768 Bottom Slide Variable Rate I 2807175 2807175 Cam Gauge 2 28128657 28128657 Wheel 12 inch Semi Pneumatic 3 C21 0177 020 C2I O177 020 Hair Pin Cotter 2 R02 0013 000 R02 0013 000 Wheel 13 Inch Pneumatic 2 C22 0187 090 C22 0187 090 Cle...

Page 7: ...ion of the various fixed rate bottoms available for 24 36 and 42 inch models Use this handy conversion chaii for setting Gandy spreaders However always check your rate ofapplication to be sure your formulation is the same as the one used in calibration Refer to the calibration procedures on page 3 of this manual Remember atmospheric conditions alone can affect the flow ofmaterials SCOTT S GAUGE SE...

Page 8: ...s warranty against defects in material and workmanship is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and there arc no other warranties of any kind whatsoever including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose In no event shall the company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages whether for breach of warranty for breach...

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