GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Be sure gate control is in the closed position. Do not hold bail down
when filling. If gate is not fully closed see Figure C for adjustment.
• Determine appropriate setting for material being used by reading
the suggested setting on the material’s bag. Be sure to read the
instructions on the bag/box of the material you’re spreading to
identify accurate setting needed).
• To begin spreading, start walking (about 3 mph pace) and pull the
bail system down to open gate.
• To stop spreading simply let go of the bail and the gate will close.
BAFFLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Adjust baffle by hand to block distribution accordingly.
• Use wing nuts to adjust tension on baffles.
Fully Closed
Not Fully Closed
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Chapin Spreader Operator’s Manual - English
GRATE
• If salt or spreading material is too large for the grate, remove grate before use.
FLAT AUGER ASSEMBLY
Thread auger clockwise onto impeller shaft. Screw
auger retaining nut into auger hole with M6 socket
driver. Tighten completely with wrench to secure.
Choose flat auger for general turf applications.
• Fertilizers
• Herbicides
• Pesticides
• Grass Seed
• Free-Flowing Material
FLAT
AUGER
AUGER
NUT
IMPELLER
SHAFT
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
• When finished spreading empty hopper of any remaining material.
• Use garden hose to wash down the spreader after each use.
• Be careful not to direct the spray directly onto the gear box.
• It is recommended that you
DO NOT
use a power washer on your spreader.
• Allow to dry before storing.
To fold down handle:
- Simply remove the bottom two bolts on the handle
- Loosen two M6 Hex nuts and fold down handle
- Replace two bottom bolts
- Tighten M6 Hex nuts completely
