6 Operating Procedures
2. Deflector Positions:
The three external deflectors control the
size of the spread.
DWG. NO. 6020
Raising any of the three external deflectors
at the bottom of the discharge chute will pro-
duce a wider, thinner distribution of material to
that same side. Adjust the various speeds and
settings one at a time to produce the desired
spread pattern.
SWING AWAY CHUTE
Hiniker spreaders are equipped with a swing
away chute making cleaning of the hopper and
storage much easier. The swing away chute is
for clean out and storage only. Do not drive mo-
tor vehicle with swing away chute open or not
fully engaged in its working position.
SLIDE
REARWARD
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DWG. NO. 6021
SPREAD CONTROL
Thickness of material cover is controlled by four
variables:
1. Feedgate Setting:
Raising or lowering the feedgate will in-
crease or decrease the amount of mate-
rial delivered to the spinner for any given
conveyor speed. Gate openings range from
3/8” to 4 1/4”.
DWG. NO. 6019
To set the feedgate position loosen the nut
at location 1. Use the feedgate handle to
move the feedgate into the desired posi-
tion. Lock the handle into position by re-
tightening the nut.
2. Conveyor Speed:
A faster conveyor speed will deliver more
material to the spinner.
3. Truck Speed:
The slower the vehicle travels, the more
material covers the ground.
4. Width of Spread:
A wide spread pattern produces a thinner
material cover.
Spread width is controlled by two variables:
1. Spinner Speed (determined by conveyor
speed):
A faster spinner speed produces a wider
pattern.
