Operator's Manual: Millcreek 3100/3200 TURF TIGER
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Spreaders
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3.
Activate the PTO (this action may vary by tractor):
For newer tractors:
with the tractor at idle, simply activate the switch to engage the PTO.
ATTENTION:
DO NOT engage the PTO while running at full throttle;
doing so may tear
the front drive belt or cause it to jump off the pulley.
For older tractors:
With the tractor at idle, decompress the clutch and activate the tractor PTO lever.
Release the clutch slowly so the PTO shaft will start the spreader paddles and apron chain.
NOTE:
To prevent "piling up" of material (or premature discharge) at initial startup, put the tractor in
gear and begin forward motion immediately.
4.
For best results, run the tractor throttle at the 540 rpm PTO shaft speed and regulate the ground
speed to no more than 6 mph.
5.
Observe the spreading application and determine if adjustments are required. If adjustments are
desired, please refer to the following information for Adjusting the TURF TIGER.
The variables
affecting the application rate are (a) tractor ground speed and (b) metering gate opening.
6.
When the spreader box is empty, stop the PTO by disengaging the lever/switch on the tractor and lower
the endgate.
7.
Refer to Section 4 in this manual for maintenance to be performed following operation of the
spreader.
IMPORTANT! Be aware that it may be necessary to re-tighten bolts after a few hours of initial
operation -- watch and listen for any loose components. Be sure to check the wheel bolts for proper
torque (75-80 ft. lbs.)
Operating the TURF TIGER Spreader
Adjusting Tractor Ground Speed
Using the tachometer on the tractor, select the tractor gear that will give you the desired ground speed (mph)
with the engine speed delivering 540 RPM (PTO speed), which is required for all TURF TIGER spreader
models. Ground speed can range from 2 to 8 mph, depending on the desired application rate.
Adjusting the Metering Endgate
The maximum opening for the metering endgate is 7 inches.
The recommended endgate setting for
normal operation is 3 to 6 inches.
To adjust the opening of the metering endgate:
•
Push down on the spring-loaded lever and HOLD.
•
Use the handle on the metering gate to rotate the gate to the desired opening.
•
Release the spring-loaded lever to lock the metering gate in the desired position.
Adjusting the TURF TIGER Spreader for Optimal Operation
CAUTION: When spreading sand, be sure to make a "dry run" every third load to
allow accumulated sand to dislodge from the apron chain. Failure to do so will result
in extreme tension in the chain, which may cause serious damage to the unit.
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