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NL4500G4 TRIDENT
www.New-Leader.com
(800) 363-1771
313974-AA-B
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Spread pattern is affected by many factors. Among the more signi
fi
cant of these are:
• Spinner speed
• Height of spinners from ground
• Point of material delivery on spinner discs
• Spacing of swaths (driving centers)
• Angle of the distributor
fi
ns on the spinner
discs
• Wind and humidity
• Condition of spinner
fi
ns
• Rate of material delivery
• Material granule size
Since many of these factors will vary for each job, trial and experience must be used to determine the
adjustments required to obtain the swath width and spread pattern desired. The following instructions
outline the adjustments available and the effect that each will have on the spread pattern.
Spread Pattern Test Kit
WARNING
Use great caution while working around the spreader. Contact with spinners and
other moving parts is very dangerous. Do not adjust while machinery is moving, wear
eye protection and avoid discharge from spinners. Do not ride on moving spreader.
NOTICE!
Spinner assembly and material divider have NOT been adjusted at the factory. Before spreading
material, spread pattern tests must be conducted to properly adjust the spread pattern. A spread
pattern test kit (part no. 300508) is available for this purpose.
THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS SPREADER WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR MISAPPLIED
MATERIAL DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SPREADER.
It is recommended that spread pattern tests be conducted prior to each spreading season, after any
spreader maintenance, before applying a new product, and periodically during the spreading season.
Spread pattern tests must be performed for each product, blend and application rate.
Spread Pattern
Spread Pattern Test Kit, part no. 313960 , includes the following:
DESCRIPTION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
QTY
Box - Plastic Storage
1
Scale – Density
1
Center Collection Tray - Blue
1
Data Sheet – 100 Ct.
Booklet
1
Collection Tray - Brown
22
Funnel
1
Divider Screen
23
Flag
5
Assy – Test Tube Rack
1
Rope – 120’ marked
1
Test Tube
23
Stake
2
