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Spread Pattern
TEST RESULTS
After navigating the course, shut the spreader down and park in a secure location.
Using the funnel, transfer the contents of each collection tray into its corresponding test tube beginning at one end
of the trays and working towards the opposite end.
If spreading a blend of materials, inspect all tubes to determine if the blend is consistent across the entire swath
width. If the blend is not consistent, use a narrower swath width. The swath width should be based on the material
thrown the shortest distance.
NOTE
: If spreading a slow release nitrogen product, inspect the three center tubes for crushed material. If crushed
material is excessive, reduce spinner speed by 25 RPM and repeat test. If little to no crushed material is present,
spinner speed may be increased by 50 RPM to increase overall swath width if desired. As long as there is little to no
crushed material, this process can be repeated until maximum swath width is achieved.
Record each test tube’s volume in the box on the data sheet under the corresponding tray position and graph the
spread pattern profile. See Figure 4.
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Temperature:
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lbs/acre
Spinner Speed:
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Controller Vehicle Speed:
MPH
Controller Swath Width:
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Figure 4
Looking at the material in the test tubes and the graphed profile on the data sheet, compare the overall shape
of the spread pattern to the three acceptable patterns, shown in Figure 5. If an acceptable pattern has not been
achieved, proceed to “Troubleshooting” on page <DT>. Once an acceptable pattern has been achieved, proceed
to “Determining Driving Centers” on page <?>.
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Figure 5 – Acceptable Patterns
