Millcreek 4300 TURF TIGER, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Manual: Millcreek Model 4300 TURF TIGER
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Spreader
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Adjusting the Saber Tooth™ Beater Attachment
The Saber Tooth Beater Attachment provides an application depth greater than 1/8-inch and a 4 to 12 foot
spreading width, depending on density of the material and attachment speed.
The rotation speed (RPM) of the beater is determined by the setting of the Rear Control Valve located on
the left rear side of the unit.
• For maximum spreading width (and most aggressive beater action/speed), set the control
valve to the three-o'clock position.
• When a less agressive or more narrow spreading pattern is desired, reduce the RPM of the
beater by turning the control valve
counterclockwise.
The spreading width of the beater can also be fine-tuned by adjusting its height with respect to the apron
belt. The beater is factory-mounted in the middle holes in the beater bracket; this position is recommended for
most applications. If the beater action needs to be adjusted for your application, adhere to the following
guidelines:
• Moving the beater to a higher position in the beater bracket will increase the spreading width.
• Moving the beater to a lower position in the beater bracket will decrease the spreading width.
• When you adjust the vertical position of the beater, you must also adjust the horizontal
position to provide adequate belt clearance.
• To adjust the horizontal position, slide the hydraulic motor and the bearing in the slots on the
beater brackets. The recommended horizontal position of the beater is 5/16" +/- 1/16"
between the beater paddles and the apron belt.
NOTE: Please be aware that when the beater is moved into a higher position, material may fall between the
beater and the belt and may not be distributed out by the beater.
ATTENTION: To prevent damage to the spreader, a minimum clearance of 1/4-inch must be maintained
between the apron belt and the beater paddles.