Read Before Using
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Read Before Using
Operating Instructions
Models 120 and 220
Spyker Mulch-n-more Spreaders
There are a variety of optional attachments for the model 120/220…
1.
Mulch Spinner Blade… Used for spreading a variety of products
from Pellet Mulch such as PennMulch® to Dry Sand, Salt and
other difficult to spread high volume or large particle products.
With Spyker’s patent pending removable spinner blade you can
change to Mulch blade in a matter of seconds. All other spreaders
that are on the market require the removal of the hopper to
access the spinner blade which can take as long as 1/2 to 1 hour
to do. No other spreader company manufactures a “mulch basket
spinner blade” for use with high volume products.
2.
Calibration Pan… Used for calibrating the turf product for accurate
spreading to reduce waste and increase effectiveness of the prod-
uct. This is the latest, greatest attachment for the 120/220
series. Calibrate without moving the spreader.
3.
Border Patrol… Used for guarding collars, greens, flower beds, dri-
veways and sidewalks from fertilizer or pesticide materials. Stop
flow to one side. Easily turned on and off with your foot while con-
tinuing to spread.
4.
Barrier Shield… For use with ice melt products and salt to deflect
the product down on to the sidewalk (3’ width pattern) essentially
converting the rotary spreader to a drop spreader for sidewalks.
Accuway - How It Works
A slight movement of the Accuway control lever (see illustration below)
factors the variables. Shifts the product placement on the spreading
spinner.This in turn balances the spread pattern heavier to right or
heavier to left as required. Adjustment is very sensitive.
Accuway - What It Does
Accuway Spread Pattern Equalizer Balances the spread
pattern - Bulls Eye - Dead to the Center of the Spreader.
All products. All spreading conditions. Skewing is eliminated.
Does not change the spread width.
VARIABLES
in product, weather, spreading equipment, spreader operator,
etc., and combinations of
variable
elements produce
VARIABLES
in the
spread pattern.
•
VARIABLES
include product size, weight, shape, surface finish,
hygroscopic or non hygroscopic composition, condition of product
(exposure to humidity, temperature, etc.)
•
VARIABLES
include spreading rate (light, medium, heavy).
•
VARIABLES
include size, shape, design of spreading spinner.
•
VARIABLES
include product dispensing on spreading spinner.
•
VARIABLES
include condition of the spreader end the spreading spinner
(product build up on the casting vanes, etc.)
•
VARIABLES
include operator habits, fast or slow walking, tilting spreader
forward or backward or operating spreader in a level attitude.
Read Before Using
• It is virtually impossible to have rust and corrosion on a clean, dry, oiled
surface.
• Again - just before using - oil all bearings and moving parts.
• In storage, ideally the spreader should be hung by the handle. In any case,
do not pile weight on the spreader, as excess weight over a period of time
can distort the tires.
“Accuway” Use Instructions.
BALANCING THE SPREAD - A COMPLICATED PROBLEM WITH A SIMPLE
SOLUTION HERE’S THE PROBLEM - IT’S THE VARIABLES
It’s the
VARIABLES
. Each variable has it’s own spread pattern
characteristics.It’s the
VARIABLES
. They’re transposed and mirrored in the
Spread pattern.
TRAVEL SPEED, HUMIDITY AND CONDITION OF PRODUCT ARE
MAJOR FACTORS IN
BALANCING THE SPREAD
“To Every Action There Is Always An Opposed and Equal Reaction”
(Newton’s law of motion - Sir Isaac Newton, 1642-1727.)
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