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Broadcast Seeder / Spreader 

PTO DRIVEN – 3-PT. MOUNTED 

USER’S MANUAL FOR 250L AND 400L AND 500L MODELS 

 

 

ATTENTION! SAFETY RULES 

1. Read instruction manual and make sure all operators are knowledgeable  on 

correct operation of equipment and familiar with the Safety Rules of Operation. 

2. Never allow riders on equipment. 

3. When operating on rough or uneven terrain, use extreme caution and a safe 

operating speed. 

4. When spreading seed or fertilizer, always use safety goggles.   

5. Never operate equipment when anyone is within 50 feet of seeder / spreader. 

 

Before operating equipment – if you have any questions regarding the proper 
assembly or operation, contact your dealer or representative. 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 250L

Page 1: ...iliar with the Safety Rules of Operation 2 Never allow riders on equipment 3 When operating on rough or uneven terrain use extreme caution and a safe operating speed 4 When spreading seed or fertilizer always use safety goggles 5 Never operate equipment when anyone is within 50 feet of seeder spreader Before operating equipment if you have any questions regarding the proper assembly or operation c...

Page 2: ...th or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries Read ...

Page 3: ... for bumps The tractor may need front counter weights to counter balance the weight of the implement An unstable tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over causing injury or death Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hider alertness or coordination while operating equipment Consult your doctor about operating tractor and implement while taking prescription medications Do not allow...

Page 4: ...equipped with front end weights to be properly counterbalanced Check the shield over the PTO stub shaft Make sure it is in good condition and bolted securely to the tractor Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing CAUTION Be sure your tractor is in good condition Read all the safety precautions and make sure all tractor operators are familiar with the safety rules of operation PAC...

Page 5: ...se shields all times When attaching PTO yoke to tractor PTO shaft it is important that spring activated locking pin slides freely and is seated in groove on PTO shaft A loose shaft could slip off and result in personal injury or damage to equipment If your tractor has extra long lift arms it may be necessary to use a PTO extension so that you can use the PTO shaft assembly provided Be sure the PTO...

Page 6: ...ut will remain where you set it Adjust the control handle stop so that at the end of the field you can shut the seed gate and after your turn re open to your exact setting 10 If by chance the agitator does become jammed open the feed gate all the way By sticking a small rod through the feed gate the material jamming the agitator can be loosened and removed After the jam is cleared reset the feed g...

Page 7: ... FAN AND THE PTO SHAFT NEVER OPERATE WHEN ANYONE IS WITHIN 50FEET OF SEEDER SPREADER Three spreading possibilities A simple adjustment of the lower level allows direction of distribution towards the right side or towards the left side of the tractor operator MAINTENANCE 1 The hopper should be washed after use especially after use with corrosive material such as fertilizer salt or ice melting compo...

Page 8: ...under Not Feeding Even G Operator not spacing spread runs properly for correct overlap For best results cover area twice over at one half recommended material usage rate The second time over run halfway between first spreading width or in a criss cross pattern This method allows the most complete and even coverage as well as to give operator a chance to adjust gate setting to compensate for too th...

Page 9: ... 198 739 376 253 825 417 286 945 478 325 Fine Grain Fertilizers 540 26 2 5 5 7 5 60 32 21 85 46 30 122 61 41 204 108 93 340 178 122 440 224 153 551 280 193 647 324 220 770 396 263 Ammonium Nitrate 540 33 2 5 5 7 5 61 28 23 226 116 74 377 190 124 563 284 191 724 366 244 896 448 298 1052 525 352 1242 622 422 Urea Carbamide 540 26 2 5 5 7 5 77 41 26 110 59 37 303 150 100 458 231 150 669 300 221 818 4...

Page 10: ...72 60 48 107 86 71 57 151 121 100 81 186 149 124 99 Bluegrass Bermude Grass 18 4 5 6 7 5 20 5 16 5 13 5 11 72 45 36 24 Brome Grass 10 4 5 6 7 5 7 6 5 4 12 9 5 8 6 19 15 12 10 Fescue Ryegrass 18 4 5 6 7 5 11 9 7 5 6 34 27 22 18 74 59 49 39 Lespedeza 32 4 5 6 7 5 5 3 5 3 2 4 11 9 7 5 6 22 18 15 12 Oats 28 4 5 6 7 5 45 36 30 24 71 57 48 38 131 105 87 70 Orchard Grass 12 4 5 6 7 5 14 11 9 7 21 17 14 1...

Page 11: ... 7 5 37 30 25 20 58 47 39 31 92 74 61 49 Soybeans 40 4 5 6 7 5 127 102 85 68 150 120 100 80 170 136 113 90 200 160 133 106 Wheat 33 4 5 6 7 5 70 56 46 37 111 89 74 59 151 121 100 80 198 159 147 106 NOTE Spread Chart settings are approximate always make trial run to check actual application rate NOTE Material can vary as to density foreign material content particle size and shape These factors will...

Page 12: ...250L 400L 500L 3 POINT SPREADER DIAGRAM 11 ...

Page 13: ...250L 400L 500L 3 POINT SPREADER PARTS LIST 12 ...

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Page 15: ...n the clear before starting tractor or raising or lowering equipment Operate the tractor and implement only while seated in the driver s seat Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering control A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor Use extreme care during road travel Slow down on turns and watch out for bumps Tractor may need front...

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