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Spreading Chart

Operation Guide

Service Manual

Parts List

spread with confidence

It’s the spread that counts

It’s the spread that counts

For Models:
297/299

P.O. Box 7

140 Mill Street

Urbana, IN

46990  USA

1-800-972-6130
Fax: 260-774-3416

© 2006 Spyker Spreaders – Urbana, IN U.S.A.

05.99.0077

P.O. Box 7  •  140 Mill Street  •  Urbana, IN  46990  USA

1-800-972-6130  •  Fax 260-774-3416

"ACCUWAY'' Spread Pattern Equalizer

ENSURES spreading dead center of the
spreader. 

(Indicated with "22" in model number)

Gears are unconditionally guaranteed

ENSURES trouble free operation.

Dial-A-Matic spread rate control

ENSURES spreading at exact spread
rates.

Optional BORDER PATROL spread pattern

cut-off prevents spreading on drive-ways,
flower beds, etc.

Extension hoppers available for models

220, 299 and 20 Series spreaders.

Shipped Set-Up. Saves time and labor

ENSURES proper assembly. (except #64)

Stainless steel frames ensure longer

spreader life, easier maintenance and

present a quality image.

High grade plastic non-corroding wheels
with nylon bearings, no lubrication

required, ENSURES trouble free 

maintenance.

FEATURES &
BENEFITS

MODEL 78

90 SERIES

288

THUNDERBIRD

MODEL 299

Mulch Spreader

Model 299
pictured

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 297

Page 1: ...mber Gears are unconditionally guaranteed ENSURES trouble free operation Dial A Matic spread rate control ENSURES spreading at exact spread rates Optional BORDER PATROL spread pattern cut off prevents spreading on drive ways flower beds etc Extension hoppers available for models 220 299 and 20 Series spreaders Shipped Set Up Saves time and labor ENSURES proper assembly except 64 Stainless steel fr...

Page 2: ...the hopper 28 and slide the bump bar 15 into frame making sure that the holes in bump bar align with holes in frame Spreader Assembly cont 3 Assembly Instructions 2 For Quick and Easy Assembly First Read Entire Procedure Then Follow Carefully The Step by Step Instructions Parts you will use Parts for Models 297 299 1 Upper Spinner Shaft 1 Coupling 1 Spinner Clip 7 Plastic Washer 1 Felt Washer 1 Sp...

Page 3: ...aft 4 Connect upper spinner shaft and lower spinner shaft by sliding coupling down to secure 4 Attach two bar 16 to frame 43 loosely with 2 bolts 44 and 2 nuts 32 7 Attach hitch plates 20 to tow bar 16 using 2 bolts 44 and 2 nuts 32 Now tighten all bolts securely 6 Attach tow bar braces 19 loosely to frame 43 with 2 bolts 44 and 2 nuts 32 Spreader Assembly cont 4 5 Attach two bar braces 19 loosely...

Page 4: ... Rate Gate Assembly 7 The slot in the dial is to allow the rate gate linkage to travel all the way open for the mulch setting 6 Snap the loop of the spinner clip around upper spinner shaft to secure spinner NOTE Use same steps for mulch spinner backet but use lower hole in spinner shaft for spinner clip Spinner Assembly cont 6 5 Insert spinner clip through hole in spinner and hole in upper spinner...

Page 5: ...ing 34 05 94 0042 4 Rate Gate Guide 35 05 296 2220 1 Rate Gate 36 05 296 0110 1 Rate Gate Linkage 37 05 296 0131 1 Dial 38 05 94 0069 1 Dial Mount 39 05 296 0175 1 Diffuser Assembly 40 05 90 0044 2 Cable Fastener 41 05 297 0215 1 On Off Lever Control Assembly 42 05 297 0210 1 Diffuser Cable Assembly 43 05 297 1020 1 Frame 44 05 90 0038 9 Screw 1 4 x 20 x 2 Towbar Braces Hitch Plates Lever Control ...

Page 6: ...er so only the idle wheel is on the ground Header Header 6 3 6 Read Before Using 10 SPEED ACCURACY FREEDOM FROM STRIPES AND STREAKS are yours when you use this Spreader The spread width ranges from 4 ft to 12 ft wide depending on the volume density particle size of the material and the rate of travel The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges eliminating sharp Edge of spread lines which cause...

Page 7: ...er is Part of the Spreading Job IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE CLEAN AND OIL THE SPREADER Method 1 Wipe spreader thoroughly with an oily cloth Oil all bearings and bearing areas Method 2 Wash rinse and dry the spreader Note Drying takes time Moisture trapped in bearing areas is slow to go Immediately after drying oil all bearings and moving parts Make certain all operations are thorough Note Good Dry Clean...

Page 8: ...rive gears and welded frames making this the most durable long lasting ground driven spreader on the market today The following is a description of Mulch n More 288 Super series operating instructions All units come standard with a regular spinner blade for spreading seed fertilizer granular chemical products and other lower rate granular products There are a variety of optional attachments for th...

Page 9: ...structions Calculating your walking speed 4 The all of the way open setting can also be used to spread dry sand dry organic top dresses and fertilizers salt and ice melt products and other normally difficult to spread products 5 When using the mulch setting you can gate the flow of the material as you re spreading For salt sand and top dress materials in which an accurate setting is not critical s...

Page 10: ...ll not be liable for any loss damage or expense including but not limited to consequential or incidental damages arising from the operation condition or use of the item The sole and exclusive remedy against Spyker Spreaders LLC being the replacement of the defec tive parts This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THIS EXPRESSWA...

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