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OPERATION
HAND HELD SPINNER AND CONVEYOR BELT ON/
OFF SWITCH
(See Figure 16)
The switch controls the activation of
both the conveyor belt and the spinner
assembly. Refer to Figure 16 for
switch positions.
Before starting the
engine,
place the switch in the OFF
(
O
) position for both the conveyor belt
and the spinners. If the switches are in
the ON (
I
) position, the belt and the
spinners will start to operate as soon
as the engine is started.
Start and stop operation will happen as soon as the
switch is placed on the ON (
I
) position, there is no time
delay in operation. The switch operates the same in
Lightspread or Heavyspread.
During operation, keep the switch box at the operator’s
position on the tow vehicle. When not is use, hang the
switch box on the top of the hopper. DO NOT place the
switch box in the hopper!! Damage will occur if the switch
box becomes tangled in the spinner wheels.
ENGINE SPEED DURING OPERATION
The engine should be set at full throttle during operation
(after warm up of the engine and the hydraulic system).
Full throttle operation provides a stable hydraulic flow
to the conveyor belt and the spinner assembly. Full
engine throttle should be used for both Lightspread and
Heavyspread operation.
TOP DRESSING OPERATION
Forward speed is an important part of top dressing.
Moderate and constant speed will provide the best top
dressing results. A varying ground speed will create an
unwanted varied thickness and pattern. Ground speed
during top dressing should not exceed 12.8 Km/h (8
MPH). Undesired top dressing patterns and excessive
stress on the machine will occur if speeds are in excess
of 12.8 Km/h (8 MPH). Maximum towing speed when
empty is 12.8 Km/h (8 MPH).
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
and To Avoid Damage to the 1530 Top Dresser,
Do Not Tow or Operate At Speeds Over
12.8 Km/h (8 MPH).
Start and stop the top dressing operation using the
hand–held ON/OFF switch. The top dresser should be
moving before putting the switch in the ON (
I
) position.
Put the switch in the OFF (
O
) position before stopping
movement of the top dresser.
For best results, top dress in straight lines. A gradual turn
can be made without difficulty or undesired top dressing
results. On too sharp of a turn, uneven distribution of
top dressing material will occur. A sharp turn will result
in more top dressing being applied to the inside ground
surface of the turn than on the outside.
To make a sharp turn without top dressing, the turn
should be taken very slowly. Too fast of a turn will
increase the possibility of damage to the turf caused by
the tires skidding or cutting into the turf.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
To Avoid Damage to the 1530 Top Dresser
and the Tow Vehicle, Do Not Operate the Top
Dresser On Side Slopes Over 15° Degrees, or Up
and Down Slopes Over 15° Degrees.
Tipping or rolling over of the machine can occur. Do not
operate the top dresser with an over filled or overloaded
hopper.
DO NOT Allow Anyone To Stand Behind the 1530
Spinner Assembly When It Is Operating.
To Avoid Damage To The 1530 Top Dresser,
Do Not Place the Hand Held ON/OFF Switch Inside
of the Hopper.
Severe damage to the hand held ON/OFF switch, the
conveyor belt, and the spinner assembly can result if
the switch box becomes tangled in the conveyor belt or
spinner wheels.
WIDE
SPIN
1530 SHUTDOWN AND UNHITCHING
After operation, stop the power to the conveyor belt and
the spinner assembly. Before unhitching the 1530 Top
Dresser from the tow vehicle, check the following:
● Hopper is empty.
● Top dresser engine shut off. Key is in the off
position.
● Hand held switch is in the OFF (
O
) position for both
the conveyor belt and the spinner assembly. Hand
held switch should be hung on side hopper panel.
● DO NOT unhitch the 1530 if it is on a slope.
● DO NOT remove safety chains until the top dresser is
secured. Block Tires to prevent uncontrolled rolling.
● Jackstand should be lowered and locked down.
DS85804-03
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WHILE
SPINNERS ARE
OPERATING
DANGER
STAY CLEAR
