
Getting familiar with the machine
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Spreading pattern
The quality of the spread fertiliser and a well-set machine are essential
for a good spreading pattern.
The spreading pattern is also determined by:
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the working width,
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the type of spreading spout,
•
the set angle of the turn of the spreading spout
•
the PTO shaft rpm,
•
the use of the border-spreading plate or the border-spreading
cylinder.
Depending on the above, a working width of 3 - 49 feet is possible.
Full overlap
The spreading pattern is a triangle with full overlap with all working
widths up to 45 feet.
PTO shaft RPM
With working widths up to 40 feet, the PTO shaft rpm is as a rule 540
rpm.
Larger working widths (40-49 feet)
A higher rpm is recommended for larger working widths.
N
OTE
Set only 620 rpm where the spreading chart indicates this!