SPREADMAX EX500
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OPERATING
VARI-PORT FLOW CONTROL
The Vogal Spreadmax EX500 has a new Vari-Port aperture
which can be altered to compensate for different types of
fertiliser ensuring accurate placement. The Vari-Port allows
you to tune your spreader to spread more fertiliser to the left
or to the right depending on what is required for the type of
fertiliser being used.
The amount and spread direction of the fertiliser is controlled
by two control shutters, upper shutter (Y) controlling the
direction of spread and lower shutter (Z) controlling the
flow rate. Once the direction and initial flow rate has
been set, the rate of flow can be changed or closed to fill
the hopper by moving the shutter lever (A) on the front
of the spreader.
To adjust the Vari-Port control shutter:
1.
Before filling the hopper lift the shutter lever pin
(X) out of the index slots. Rest it on top of the
hopper base frame.
2.
Set the upper shutter (Y) to the letter desired.
Setting ‘A’ will spread more to the left and setting ‘G’ will spread more to the right. ‘D’ is standard setting.
3.
Place the shutter lever pin (X) into the index
slot lettered with the same letter selected for
upper shutter (Y).
4.
If the lower shutter (Z) is indexed to position
“C” then set the upper shutter (Y) to position
“C”. The upper shutter index must be the same
as the lower shutter index letter. This then
allows the shutter control lever to regulate the
flow of the product to be spread.
5.
Vary the settings of the upper shutter (Y) to
suit the direction of spread.
6.
Use the shutter lever to regulate the desired flow and to shut off the flow of fertiliser for filling the
hopper. 0 is the off position and 6 fully open
7.
The spreading pattern will vary between different types of fertiliser.
8.
Ensure the shutter lever is in position 0 before filling.
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