TerraKing 45-0592, Operator'S Manual

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To calculate application rate
• Determine the vehicle speed that will be used.
• Place the container on a scale and make note of the
weight or tare the scale.
• Measure the weight / mass of the material spread
in 30 seconds. Subtract the weight / mass of
the container.
• Divide lbs measured in 30 seconds by the intended
speed of the vehicle in mph, and multiply by 6.06 to
get lbs per 1000 ft².
Metering Gate Adjustment
To adjust the opening on the metering gate, squeeze
lever(A) downward and rotate handle(B) to desired
opening. There are 6 gate positions, each position
increments the gate by approximately 1/4”.
Preventing and Clearing blockages
Material flows best when material is free of large clumps.
If a blockage occurs or material is not spreading, proceed
with the following steps until the blockage is cleared.
1. Open the metering gate to a larger position and
attempt to spread material again.
2. Turn on the vibrator to help break apart any clumps
of material and help the material to flow into the rotor
tray. Attempt to spread again.
3. If the rotor is stalled and jammed. Disconnect the
spreader harness from the control box. Follow the
steps in the cleaning the rotor section.
4. Disconnect power from the spreader. Remove lid and
open top grate. Remove any clumped material from
the hopper
Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance, turn off the spreader
and park machine safely (see Parking Safely in the
Safety section). Unplug the spreader harness from the
control box.
Cleaning Rotor
To clean the rotor area, do not reach down from the top of
the machine. The tray housing the rotor is removable.
1. Disconnect the power cord (A) to the drive motor.
2. Lock out the pins (B) on both sides of the machine.
When the second pin is pulled, the rear of the
tray will drop.
NOTE: It is recommended two people remove the
rotor assembly
3. Lift pivot bolts (C) off the hooks (D) and the rotor can
be removed for cleaning. (Left side shown above)
Operation
A
B
lbs per 30 seconds
intended vehicle speed in mph
lbs
1000ft
2
x 6.06 =
kg per 30 seconds
intended vehicle speed in kmph
kg
1000m
2
x 3.5 =
A
B
C
D