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Safety
Any power equipment can cause injury
if operated improperly or if the user does
not understand how to operate the
equipment. Exercise caution at all times
when operating equipment.
WARNING:
Over-inflated tires can
explode, causing serious injury. To avoid
injury, NEVER inflate tires beyond the
maximum pressure printed on the sidewall
of the tire. ALWAYS use a hand pump to
safely inflate tires.
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Read the towing vehicle owners manual
and towing vehicle safety rules. Know
how to operate your tractor before using
the broadcast spreader attachment.
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Read the chemical label instructions and
cautions for handling and applying the
chemicals purchased for spreading.
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Wear eye and hand protection when
handling and when applying lawn or
garden chemicals.
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Never operate tractor and spreader
attachment without wearing substantial
footwear, and do not allow anyone
to ride or sit on spreader attachment
frame.
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Never allow children to operate the
tractor or spreader attachment, and
do not allow adults to operate without
proper instructions.
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Always begin with the transmission
in first (low) gear and with the engine
at low speed, and gradually increase
speed as conditions permit.
Maximum
towing speed - 3 M.P.H.
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When towing broadcast spreader do not
drive too close to a creek or ditch and be
alert for holes and other hazards which
could cause you to loose control of the
broadcast spreader and tractor.
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Before operating vehicle on any grade
(hill) refer to the safety rules in the
vehicle owner's manual concerning safe
operation on slopes.
Stay off steep
slopes!
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Follow maintenance and lubrication
instructions as outlined in this manual
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Operation
Using your spreader
1. Check the material package for the
proper spreader setting and application
rate.
2.
Before filling spreader, move the control
lever to the "OFF" position.
3.
Move spreader onto a flat surface -
either a walk or a driveway - and fill.
4. Slide the Adjustable Stop to the desired
setting.
5. Start the spreader in motion, then move
the control lever forward against the
adjustable stop to begin spreading.
6. Maximum towing speed - 3 M.P.H.
NOTE:
Always place control lever in
the "OFF" position while filling spreader
and when stopping or turning, to prevent
release of excess fertilizer.
Application Tips (see figure 7)
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This unit will cover a 4 to 8 foot wide
area depending on the material used
and the towing speed.
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To avoid misses or striping, make each
pass about 5 feet from the previous one
so some overlapping of spread pattern
does occur.
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For easiest application, spread across
the shortest edges of lawn first, making
two "header" strips for a turning area,
and then spreading between the header
strips.
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If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border
around the edges and then spread
between the border.
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Keep wheel approximately 4 feet from
any area you do not wish to spread.
IMPORTANT:
Be careful when using
spreader around ornamental plants
because weed control chemicals can
damage these plants.
Maintenance
Before Each Use
Make a thorough visual check of the
Spreader for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts
and nuts.
As Needed
Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
Cleaning
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Always empty spreader after each use,
storing leftover material in it's original
bag.
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Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly
after each use.
Storage
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Empty and clean the hopper as
instructed in maintenance section.
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Store in a clean, dry area.
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TYPE
MATERIAL
FLOW
SETTING
SPREAD
WIDTH
FERTILIZER
Granular
3 - 5
8' - 10'
Pelleted
3 - 5
10' - 12'
GRASS
SEED
Fine
3 - 4
6' - 7'
Coarse
4 - 5
8' - 9'
ICE MELTER
6 - 8
10' - 12'
IMPORTANT:
Minor setting adjustments
may be necessary to compensate for
humidity and moisture content of the
material.
