Stocks AG FAN JET PRO 130, Original Operating Manual And Parts List

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15.1 Spreading slug pellets
It is important that you always test the pellets through
the Fan Jet to establish the spread width and pattern
before you go to work, and to enable you to calibrate the
Fan Jet. Be aware the spread pattern could be thinner
towards the outer edges.
It is the responsibility of the operator or maintenance persons handling the machine to ensure the
appropriate personal protection equipment be worn for the material being applied or contaminating
the machine and to ensure that no other persons enter the spreading zone whilst the machine is in
operation.
Always observe all application standards and guidelines provided by the manufacturer of any product as some
products may be are toxic !
Our advice is do not restrict the spreading width in any way except for headland control, and to calibrate for and
drive at your desired bout width and accept any overlap between bouts during in-field work.
NOTE. If using crop sprayers at fixed tramline widths, be aware that these may not match the
spreading width, and the spread pattern could be thinner towards the outer edges.
NOTE. If using an ATV, it is better to work at half the tramline width to achieve a good spread pattern
with overlap between bouts, even at high speeds. *Our purpose built ATV kit recommended as this
includes a short electrical cables to maximise performance .
Practice good husbandry to minimise crop damage. Apply pellets before, during, or immediately after drilling or
planting operations, especially where weather and soil conditions may result in a high slug population, and for
susceptible crops such as OSR, especially double low varieties. Inspect crops and re-apply pellets as required.
15.2 Spreading seed
Use the Fan Jet to spread many small seeds such as; grass, rape, mustard, turnips, etc., and other seeds and
granular products that flow freely through the feed aperture. The spread width will depend on the size and
density, actual widths may be more or less depending upon disc speed.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that no other persons enter the spreading zone
whilst the machine is in operation.
It is important that you always test the seed through the Fan Jet to establish the spread width pattern before you
go to work, and to enable you to calibrate the Fan Jet.
Grass Seed can be spread to a 6m working width
NOTE An optional grass agitator is available to assist when spreading grass seed to help prevent seed
bridging in the hopper See page 19
OPTIONAL
Grass Seed Deflector Kit Recommended if fitting to a grass harrow or similar implement. Designed to enable
the seed to be directed across the spread width rather than be spun out in an arc to help reduce wind
disturbance.
See page 20
NOTE
Stop after a few metres work to ensure the distribution, spread width and application rate are
correct .
Then check periodically.