Gason 5030 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Application Rate
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Product Type Spinner Speed (rpm)
Approx.
Bout Width (m)
Approx.
Urea Granulated 750 - 850 14 - 24
MAP / DAP Granulated 700 - 800 16 - 26
Super Granulated 700 - 800 18 - 28
Lime / Gypsum Loose 650 - 750 5 – 10
Manure Varies 650 - 750 N/A
Table G26
Note: Maximum spinner speed for the 575mm spinners is 1050rpm.
Heavy duty, low profile spinners (229330) may be required to spread some manures.
Calibration Jockey Wheel Turns
For application rates greater than 500kg/ha test for 1/200th of a hectare
Bout Width (m) 1/20th Hectare Bout Width (m) 1/20th Hectare
5 78.2 18 21.7
5.5 71.1 19 20.6
6 65.2 20 19.6
6.5 60.2 21 18.6
7 55.9 22 17.8
7.5 52.1 23 17.0
8 48.9 24 16.3
8.5 46.0 25 15.6
9 43.4 26 15.0
10 39.1 27 14.5
11 35.5 28 14.0
12 32.6 29 13.5
13 30.1 30 13.0
14 27.9 31 12.6
15 26.1 32 12.2
16 24.4 33 11.8
17 23.0 34 11.5
Table G27
Disclaimer
There are many variables that affect the spreading performance of the Gason multi-purpose
spreader. It is important the wind speed and direction, ground contour, plant height and fertiliser
consistency are considered prior to determining the spreader settings and width of pass.