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FLOW CONTROL HANDLE CALIBRATION

1)

To calibrate the Flow Control Handle, place 
the handle to the Zero (0) Setting. Loosen the 
Flow Control Handle Adjustment Knob and 
position it at the Zero (0) Location also. This 
will lock the Control in the fully closed 
position. 

2)

Next, look inside the Hopper at the slide 
plates. The opening holes should be fully 
closed. If they are fully closed, skip to step 
10. If not continue on to step 3. 

3)

With the handle still locked in the closed 
position, locate the Control Handle linkage 
rod connection Pivot Plate.

4)

The Pivot Plate should be in the up position 
and the Ball Joint Nut should be nearly 
bottomed out in the slot as shown in 

FIGURE 

16.2. 

5)

If the Nut is not bottomed out in the slot then 
find the Control Handle Linkage Rod. 

6)

Using a 7/16” wrench and ½” wrench, 
loosen the jam nuts on the rod. One of the 
nuts is right hand threaded and the other is 
left hand threaded. 

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CONTROL CALIBRATION

FLOW CONTROL HANDLE CALIBRATION

6)

After the nuts are loosened turn the linkage 
rod to lengthen or shorten the rod as needed 
to bring the plate into the correct position as 
shown in 

FIGURE 16.3

. Re-tighten the jam 

nuts on the linkage rod. 

7)

Look inside the Hopper to see if this 
adjustment has fully closed the Holes at the 
bottom. If so skip to step 10. If not continue 
to step 7

8)

Locate the linkage rod connecting the pivot 
bracket to the slide plate on the Hopper. 
Follow steps 5 & 6 on this linkage rod to 
moved the Slide plate into the fully closed 
position. 

9)

After the rods have been adjusted, verify 
they are correct by loosening the Flow 
Control Adjustment Knob and moving the 
Handle to Setting (4) fully open. Look inside 
the Hopper and verify the Holes are Fully 
Opened.

FIGURE 16.1

FIGURE 16.2

FIGURE 16.3

Summary of Contents for HOBBY FARM PRO 22000

Page 1: ...093 PHONE 660 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 Uncrating Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts www swisherinc com MODEL NO STARTING SERIAL L119 247001 SPREADER 22000 21999 REV 19 247 Read an...

Page 2: ...nts and normal maintenance In the event you have a claim under this warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer All transportation charges damage or loss incurred during trans...

Page 3: ...ONS STARTING SPINNER DISC BEFORE YOU START SPREADING SPREADING IN FIELD SPREAD ZONE COVERAGE SPREADER MAINTENANCE 20 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH SEASON BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE CLEANING...

Page 4: ...or traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Do not operate the Spreader if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the Spreader vibrates excessively Excessive vibration is an indica...

Page 5: ...pacity 600 lbs Towing Speed 15 MPH MAX Spreading Speed 5 MPH Flat Ground 4 MPH Max Rough Ground Tire PSI 20 PSI Recommended Min 15 PSI Max 35 PSI Description Part Number Washer Plastic 1 2 ID 21967 Wh...

Page 6: ...ly if damaged OD33 5MPH DECAL 6 SAFETY AND OPERATION DECALS 21985 GATE SETTING DECAL OD55 DANGER KEEP AWAY 21916 LEVEL DECAL 21915 CAPACITY DECAL 21977 FLYING DEBRIS DECAL 21914 AXLE PIN DECAL 21969 C...

Page 7: ...tailed operational and safety information 10 Drive Wheel 11 Free Wheel 12 Spreader Disc Adjustable Fins 13 Removable Axle Pin 14 Gearbox 15 Adjustable Linkages 1 Vented Lid 2 Poly Hopper 3 Removable L...

Page 8: ...tch Bracket 21951 2 3 Top Link 21103 1 4 Pin Bent w Hair Pin 5 8 X 3 NB702 1 5 Pin Bent w Hair Pin 1 2 X 3 NB606 1 6 Bolt 1 2 13 X 4 NB132 2 7 Bolt 5 8 11 X 3 NB699 1 8 Washer USS Flat 1 2 NB555 4 9 N...

Page 9: ...it is resting on the hitch arms 5 Follow the Assembly instructions on page 10 6 After the unit is assembled remove the zip ties holding it to the crate base 7 Remove the wheel chocks holding the fron...

Page 10: ...an assembled hitch image if needed 10 FIGURE 10 1 ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS CONTINUED 6 Next using one 5 8 11 Bolt 7 one 5 8 11 Nylon Lock Nut 9 assemble the bottom section of the top l...

Page 11: ...pplication Your Tow Spreader should be towed behind an ATV UTV golf cart lawn mower or tractor or other similar vehicle It is not recommended for operating speeds exceeding 5 MPH MANUAL TERMINOLOGY Wh...

Page 12: ...nded to tow behind a car or truck The Tow Hitch Bar is adjustable so the Control Handle can be reached from the tow vehicle Ensure the tow vehicle is rated to tow the weight of the loaded Spreader If...

Page 13: ...the tow vehicle or away from the tow vehicle to bring it to level Wrench Qty Size 1 3 4 Tools Required FIGURE 13 1 SPREADER TOW VEHICLE SET UP WARNING ALWAYS SET THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE TOW VEHICLE...

Page 14: ...to move past the pre set value 14 FIGURE 14 1 CONTROL OPERATIONS FIGURE 14 2 OFFSET ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Locate the Offset Control Handle located on the Frame cross member as shown on page 7 The Offset C...

Page 15: ...ench loosen the jam nuts at both ends of the rod One nut is left hand thread and one is right hand thread 6 Once the jam nuts are loose and moved away from the ball joint turn the rod to lengthen or s...

Page 16: ...g a 7 16 wrench and wrench loosen the jam nuts on the rod One of the nuts is right hand threaded and the other is left hand threaded 16 CONTROL CALIBRATION FLOW CONTROL HANDLE CALIBRATION 6 After the...

Page 17: ...14 you can set the spread pattern See Spread Patterns in FIGURE 17 3 Note Due to the nature of using rotational force to throw the material it is impossible to completely eliminate material from throw...

Page 18: ...Make sure the Spreader is securely connected to the Tow Vehicle Always fill the hopper at the site where the material is to be spread Traveling with a full Hopper will cause the material to compact an...

Page 19: ...along route A Route A will continue around the perimeter at a Half Spread Width distance from the edge of area 3 Once you are a distance of SW 2 from the Start Point turn to continue along route B Ro...

Page 20: ...eplace add if oil is low or dirty There should be 12oz of SAE 90 or 80W90 gear oil in the gearbox Check Wheel Bearings for failure or damage Check Operation of All Controls Check tires for wear and da...

Page 21: ...and all Components It may be necessary to remove the agitator to clean particles that may be trapped underneath Also thoroughly clean the slide plates spinner disc and gearbox Check the internal plas...

Page 22: ...ssure and for tire wheel damage Check that the Control Handle is Open to the desired Flow Level Check Linkages between slide plates and Control Handle Check for Opening Slot Blockages Ensure Slide Pla...

Page 23: ...23 12 4 WELDMENT FRAME ARM LEFT 21941 1 5 WELDMENT FRAME ARM RIGHT 21983 1 6 BOLT 1 2 13 X 3 1 4 12669 4 7 NUT 5 16 18 SERR FLANGE NB170 4 8 NUT 1 2 13 2 WAY LOCK 12165 4 9 BRACKET FRAME 2 SQ TUBE CLA...

Page 24: ...3 8 NB271 8 5 BEARING HOUSING CAST 4858 2 6 NUT NYLON LOCK 1 2 13 NB281 8 7 WASHER FLAT 1 2 NB555 9 8 NUT SERR FLANGE 5 16 18 NB170 6 9 BOLT HEX 1 2 13x2 NB509 8 10 DECAL AXLE PIN 21914 1 11 WELDMENT...

Page 25: ...6 SHAFT AXLE 1 OD 8 15 16 LNG 21968Z 1 7 SHAFT DRIVE AXLE 1 OD 21953Z 1 8 KEY 8MM X 25MM LONG 21991 1 9 SCREW SET 5 16 18 X 1 2 W LOCTITE NB312 2 10 COUPLER GEARBOX SHAFT ADAPTOR 21956Z 1 11 BEARING...

Page 26: ...555 24 7 NUT 1 2 13 NYLON LOCK NB281 14 8 NUT 3 8 16 NYLON LOCK NB182 2 9 WASHER 3 8 WASHER NB272 4 10 BUSHING 7840Z 2 HITCH ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAMS ITEM DESCRIPTION PART QTY 11 PIN 1 4 X 1 1 2 CLEVIS...

Page 27: ...NGE NB690 4 5 PLATE SPINNER ARM 21939GV 4 6 PLATE SPINNER DISC 21948GV 1 7 NUT 1 4 20 NYLON LOCK NB180 8 8 SCREW SOCKET HEAD M8X1 25X50MM 21993 1 9 WASHER SPLIT LOCK 5 16 NB159 7 10 WELDMENT SPINNER D...

Page 28: ...1 13 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 HEX NB618 1 14 WASHER BUSHING 3 8 ID ZP 6040Z 1 15 KNOB PLASTIC BLACK 2030 1 16 HANDLE L R C OFFSET 21970 1 17 WASHER 1 2 14 GA ZP NB177 1 OFFSET GATE CONTROL FIGURE 30 1 Whe...

Page 29: ...IPTION PART QTY 1 BALL JOINT RHT 5 16 24 NB263 1 2 NUT JAM 5 16 24 ZY NB190 2 3 LINKAGE 5 16 24 LHT RHT 6 5 20753 1 4 NUT JAM 5 16 24 ZY LHT NB265 1 5 BALL JOINT LHT 5 16 24 NB264 1 6 NUT 5 16 18 SERR...

Page 30: ...LON HPDE 21935 1 5 PLATE HOPPER MOUNT BRACKET 21965 2 6 BOLT SERR FLNG 5 16 18 X 1 2 NB252 4 7 BOL T HEX 5 16 18 X 1 1 4 NB504 2 8 PLATE SLIDE PLATE HOPPER MOUNT 21933GV 1 9 PLATE SPREADER OFFSET HOLE...

Page 31: ...1 4 20 NB181 1 4 SHAFT AGITATOR 21955GV 1 5 SPRING 1 2 ID 12364 1 6 WASHER 1 2 14 GA ZP NB177 1 7 BOL T SERR FLANGE 5 16 18 X 1 10548 4 8 WASHER 5 16 LOCK NB742 4 9 WASHER 5 16 FLAT NB556 4 10 PIN CO...

Page 32: ...Next it is recommended to refill the same amount of material into the Spreader Find an area to spread this material where you can GALLONS BUSHELL CUBIC FEET 4 0 43 0 53 6 0 64 0 80 8 0 86 1 07 12 1 2...

Page 33: ...using the following formulas for calculating flow rates Formulas to remember Flow Rate lbs min Material lbs min that flows through selected hopper gate setting per minute Coverage sq ft min Material...

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Page 38: ...WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT HOBBY FARM PRO TOW SPREADER SERIAL NUMBER _______________ MODEL NUMBER _______________ GEARBOX MODEL NUMBER _______________...

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