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Operator's Manual

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Model Eco 50

Tow-Behind

Self-Propelled Broadcast Top Dresser

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Summary of Contents for Eco 50

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual www ecolawnapplicator com Model Eco 50 Tow Behind Self Propelled Broadcast Top Dresser REGISTER YOUR ECOLAWN www ecolawnapplicator com SERIAL NUMBER ...

Page 2: ...t list carefully before assembling operating or servicing your equipment Here are 5 Ecolawn Basic Rules of Operations 1 Use quality screened material or compost 2 Use appropriate load size and weight 3 Load hopper gently to prevent loading compaction 4 Plan the application before spreading it 5 Test the spreader by first running it empty A good application means preparing ahead of time Make small ...

Page 3: ...G INSTRUCTIONS 6 1 PROPER TOPDRESSING 2 OPTIMAL OPERATION 3 MAIN USES USING THE ECOLAWN FOR THE FIRST TIME 7 OPERATING THE ECOLAWN APPLICATOR 8 CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE SUBSTANCE 11 1 QUALITY AND CHARACTERISTICS 2 FRIABILITY 3 MOISTURE CONTENT TROUBLESHOOTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 12 GENERAL MAINTANCE 15 1 SHAFT BEARING 2 V BELTS SAND DEFLECTOR 16 ASSEMBLY STEPS 17 ...

Page 4: ...ww ecolawnapplicator com under the product tab This one year warranty is extended only to the original registered purchaser of the Ecolawn Applicator Starting from the registered purchase date Ecolawn will replace free of charge any part s on the machine that Ecolawn or its approved agent deems to be defective in material and or workmanship upon examination The warranty is limited to the Ecolawn A...

Page 5: ...id the warranty Use the Ecolawn Applicator ONLY for its intended purpose Keep hands and objects out of the hopper and away from the agitator mixer while the motor is running Use only original Ecolawn parts to repair the Ecolawn Applicator 2 Guards Do not run the engine or operate the machine when any of the guards have been removed This may result in severe injury and or damage to the unit 3 Hoppe...

Page 6: ...me substrates such as sand or soil are much denser than others so it is not possible to judge load size visually The same volume of sand or soil can weigh significantly more than compost Overloading the hopper may damage the spreader Comparative Materials and Weights Material Volume Weight Compost 60 humidity 10 cubic feet 300 lbs Mix Blend 50 compost 50 sand 10 cubic feet 550 lbs Sand 10 cubic fe...

Page 7: ...he first time Before loading the spreader with substrate run it around empty for about 10 minutes to allow the belts to become seated properly on the pulleys Step 2 Fill the hopper to 1 3 capacity see Page 8 Step 1 then run the spreader until empty and refill to this level for the first 3 or 4 loads Step 3 Fill the hopper to its maximum capacity 440lbs 200 kg and begin using the spreader normally ...

Page 8: ...he Hopper Before filling the hopper first ensure that the Feed Flap Figure 1 is properly closed by pushing the Feed Flap Lever all the way down Figure 2 Fill the hopper with the substrate to be spread Note Never exceed the hopper s maximum load capacity 440 lbs 200 kg this can damage the machine Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 9: ...sengaged and the Feed Flap is properly closed Figure 3 Step 3 Topdressing with a Substrate After loading the machine transport to the desired location to start spreading Before moving forward open the Feed Flap with the lever shown in Figure 2 Pull the Conveyor Activation Lever toward you Figure 4 to move the spreader forward and spread the substrate Note The ground speed determines the width of s...

Page 10: ...pplicator com Step 4 Stopping the Spreader When the hopper is empty release the Conveyor activation Lever to disengage the conveyor belt and close the feed flap If filling the hopper again tow the unit to the substrate source and then refill the hopper ...

Page 11: ...at is not very friable appears to be composed of numerous compact pieces which do not readily break down Screening a substrate makes it much more friable Additionally a substrate containing 10 sand is more friable and will flow more smoothly and efficiently through the applicator 3 Moisture Content A substrate with a moisture content greater than 65 will tend to stick to the inside walls of the ho...

Page 12: ...ted by pulling the conveyor activation lever toward you but the conveyor belt does not work because the V belts are slipping Solution The V belts are not tight enough First remove the guards from the tensioner and check the tension of the belts which may be slipping on the pulleys that power the conveyor belt drive roller If the tension is incorrect adjust it by lengthening the tension rod of the ...

Page 13: ...t the tension bolts of the conveyor belt system on each side 1 2 turn at a time on both sides equally to increase the tension on the conveyor belt Do as follows 1 Loosen the 2 vertical yellow nuts on each side of the machine 2 Loosen the yellow jam nut and tighten the horizontal bolt to push the conveyor belt roller forward a 1 2 turn at a time 3 Now tighten down the two vertical nuts on both side...

Page 14: ...ion To free the disk turn the machine off and then turn the spinner disk backward manually to remove any debris Visually inspect the pulleys and clean them as needed If the pulley groove used to turn the spinner disk has collected substrate it may cause the belt to come off Clean out the pulley groove under the spinner then re mount the belt in the pulley groove ...

Page 15: ...nance 1 Shaft Bearings Grease the bearings after every 50 hours of operation 2 V belts The proper belt tension is tight enough that the belts will not slip during operation Occasionally belt tension must be readjusted Do not over adjust the tension as this may damage other parts ...

Page 16: ...P a g e 16 16 Turf Pros 1 Top dresser www ecolawnapplicator com Assembly Steps ...

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