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Assembly Instructions
Tools Required for Assembly
Minimum
(2) 1/2”
Wrenches
(2) 7/16”
Wrenches
(1) Hammer
Assembly
Note: Loosely tighten nuts and bolts first. Fully tighten when the spreader is completely
assembled.
1.
Insert Cross Brace between Hopper Supports, lining it up with the two lower holes. Bolt the Right
and Left Hitch Arms to the Hopper Supports using
1/4”
x
2”
Round Head Bolts and secure with
1/4”
Nylock Nuts. Tires removed for clarity only. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
Cross Brace
Left Arm
Hitch
1/4”
x
2”
Round
Head Bolt
Right Arm
Hitch
1/4”
Nylock Nut
1/4”
x
2”
Round
Head Bolt
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Using Your Spreaders Controller
Settings are made by moving Adj. Handle and set-
ting to the desired number on the Number Pad.
See Application Chart For Setting Infor-
mation.
OPEN—Push the Control Lever forward until it
stops against Calibration Button.
OFF—Pull Control Lever back until it stops.
Broadcast Spreader Operation
1.
Always have the control lever in OFF position
before filling the hopper.
2.
Always push the spreader forward to operate:
do not operate in reverse.
3.
Start moving forward before pushing the
control lever to the ON position. Pull the
control
lever to OFF position before stopping
or
turning.
4.
Push the spreader at a steady pace.
5.
To avoid misses or striping, space each pass
across the lawn so approximately 20% of the
spread with overlaps onto the previous pass.
This provides a
“
feathered
”
overlap to even out
distribution over the width of the spread.
DO NOT allow spreader to sit stationary with
material in the hopper and control lever in the
ON position
CAUTION: Care must be taken with any weed
killer, pesticide, or combination product. They
can be harmful to other plant life in the yard.
Maximum operating weight is 75 lbs.
Maintenance Instructions
1.
Empty hopper after each use. Do not store
spreader with material left in hopper.
2.
Wash spreader thoroughly and wipe dry.
3.
Lubricate all moving parts. Use a grease gun to
apply grease to the gearbox assembly.
CAU-
TION: Use a reasonable amount of grease.
DO NOT pack gearbox full of grease.
Apply
oil to spinner shaft (including area shaft that
extends through hopper)., slide plate and where
the spinner shaft and axle extend through the
gearbox.
Storage
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
