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OPERATING THE SPREADER
When the spreader has been correctly calibrated, the hopper may be filled to the required level and
spreading commenced.
To reduce agitator damage to product and to ensure that product is not forced past the agitator shaft when
towing the spreader to the area to be treated, the drive to the gearbox should be disconnected by ensuring
the control lever is in the disengage position (fully back).
WARNING
To prevent damage to the spreader do not tow the spreader at speeds in excess of 15 Kph.
To prevent damage to the mechanical clutch do not engage or disengage the clutch on the CDIT400 at
speeds in excess of 15 KPH.
CAUTION
The double roll pins present in the clutch assembly are designed to shear if subject to excessive use
(preventing greater damage to the rest of the unit). If you find these pins are continually breaking, engage
the clutch at a slower speed.
To prevent inadvertent operation of the shutter while the spreader is in transit it is recommended that the
Shutter Stop Lever be moved to Position 0 to lock the shutter closed.
To prevent the shutter from vibrating closed when the spreader is operated over rough ground, the Control
Lever friction may be increased by tightening the adjustment nut at the bottom of the Handle.
Adjusting the Spread Pattern
The spreader has been set up for spreading pelletised fertiliser. When spreading lighter products or products
with a high powder content it may be necessary to adjust the deflectors on the spinner to centralise the
spread pattern. To shift the pattern to the left (facing forward) the inside end of the vanes should be moved
anti-clockwise. To shift the pattern to the right (facing forward) the inside end of the vanes should be
adjusted clockwise. These positions are highlighted in the following diagram.
Shift to the left setup (hole 5/5)
Default setup (hole 4/5)
Shift to the right setup (hole 1/5)
WARNING
To prevent damage to the spinner and shrouds, do not operate the spreader unless the screws are tight.
Fitting the Cover
To fit the rain cover to the hopper, slide the lid over the hopper, first locating the rear of the lid. Pull the lid
forward until it drops over the front edge of the hopper. Secure the lid by rotating the stainless steel latch 90
°
(this latch is located on the underside of the lid at the front).
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