LOFTNESS FS 800, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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15 Fertilizer Spreader OM
Spread Pattern Test (Cont’d)
Course Set-up (Cont’d)
Spread Pattern Course
C A
B
Pan
0
Pan
L1
Pan
L2
Pan
L3
Pan
L4
Pan
L5
Pan
L6
Pan
L7
Pan
L8
Pan
R8
Pan
R7
Pan
R6
Pan
R5
Pan
R4
Pan
R3
Pan
R2
Pan
R1
50 ft.
120 ft.
200 ft.
50 ft.
Wind
Select a flat, level area 120 ft. x 200 ft. (36.58 m x 61
m). The 200 ft. (61 m) length should be parallel with the
wind direction. For best results wind speed should be
less than 10 mph.
Place the 17 identical pans lined with dividers in a line 6
ft. apart (on center) from one another as shown above.
Use the 100 ft. rope to keep all pans in a straight line.
NOTE: All pans must be at the same elevation.
Spread Procedure
Use a wide front end tractor to pull the spreader.
Before conducting the test, drive the tractor/spreader
for at least 450 ft. to allow the material in the hopper to
settle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let the spreader sit for an
extended period of time with material in
the hopper.
1. Position unit at the beginning of the course, directed
at Flag A.
2. Set gate for desired application rate. Refer to
“Setting the Metering Gate Opening” on page 10
for instructions.
3. Make sure conveyor drive is engaged.
NOTE: The recommended speed is 3-8 mph (4.8-
12.9 km/h). The speed test should match your
operating speed.
4. Engage spinners.
NOTE: During the test, note the farthest point from the
course and unit center line that material is being
spread. You will record this on the data sheet
(see “Spread Pattern Test Results Sheet” on
page 16).
For steps 5-7, refer to illustration under “Spread Pattern
Course” for course direction.
5. Drive through Flag A with the center of the unit lined
up with the center of Pan L8.
Allow ample room to turn back
6. Drive back through Flag B, keeping center of the unit
lined up with the center of Pan 0.
7. Turn back and drive through Flag C, keeping center
of the unit lined up with the center of Pan R8.
8. At the end of the course, turn off spinners and
disengage the conveyor drive.
NOTE:
Depending on rate per acre, as many as five
passes may be required to obtain a measurable
amount of material in the outermost pans.
IMPORTANT: Do not test if wind speed is over 5 mph
(8 km/h). If a wind exists, the direction
of travel must be parallel with the wind
direction, and all passes must be made
traveling in the same direction.
Gather the collection pans in an organized fashion. Start
with the outermost pan - Pan L8. Proceed left to right
until all pans have been picked up.
IMPORTANT: Keep track of the order in which the pans are
stacked. It is vital that they stay in order as
this will facilitate the recording procedure. It
may help to label each pan accordingly.
Set-up Instructions