LOFTNESS FS 800, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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18 Fertilizer Spreader OM
Spread Pattern Test (Cont’d)
Acceptable Patterns
Pattern
1
0
0
0
Pattern
2
Pattern
3
If the pattern resembles any of the acceptable patterns
above, no adjustments will need to be made to the machine.
Unacceptable Patterns
Pattern
4
Pattern
5
Pattern
6
0
0
0
If the shape resembles any of the undesirable patterns
above, take the recommended corrective action
described in the following chart.
Spread Pattern
Recommended
Corrective Action
Pattern 4
Low at center -
High at sides
Move one or two spinner blades
to a higher numbered hole.*
Increase dimension “A”. (See
photo below.)
Increase spinner RPM.
Pattern 5
High at center -
Low at sides
Move one or two spinner blades
to a lowered numbered hole.*
Reduce dimension “A”. (See
photo below.)
Decrease spinner RPM.
Pattern 6
Pattern off center
Check center divider - straighten
or center if required.
Spinner blade settings should be
identical on each spinner.
Check component condition and
adjustment settings.
* Refer to “Spinner Blade Positions” on page 19 for
adjustment instructions.
Retest and adjust the machine until the test pattern
matches one of the acceptable patterns. Refer to “Spread
Pattern Adjustments” for adjustment instructions.
A
1
Loosen nut (1) - (both sides) to adjust dimension “A”.
Retighen nuts when preferred dimension is reached. See
also “Rear Deflector Adjustment” on page 19.
Set-up Instructions