ADJUSTING THE EV-N-SPRED
®
DUAL PORT SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
1. Next, using the (7) low baking tins position, them in a straight line on
2-foot centers across the spread width as shown at the right.
Adjust the left or right variable throwing ports to EVEN THE SPREAD
pattern.
TIP:
For large/heavy materials, close the
LEFT SIDE
(
LINES
)
port slightly before you start your EV-N-SPRED
®
test. For small/light
materials, open the
LEFT SIDE
(
LINES
) port fully and close the
RIGHT
SIDE
(
DOTS
) port slightly before you start your EV-N-SPRED
®
test.
With BOTH ports closed, the spread is only from the center port, and
will give you a 3-4ft spread width in the center of the spreader -
great for
medians
.
Begin pushing the spreader several feet before the line of tins and at
normal walking speed. Walk along the Center Line, and
OPEN
the
Lever to the
STOP
3-4 paces before the line of tins and continue walking
past the tins 1 or 2 paces and
CLOSE
the Lever and
STOP
.
Visually evaluate the material in the baking tins to determine if your
spread pattern is balanced -
having the same amount of material in each
baking tin
.
Empty each tin back into the spreader, adjust the ports and
RETEST
until you are satisfied that the coverage is balanced.
ESTABLISH THE SETTING RATE
2.
Remove the material from the hopper, and mark the distance that you
need to travel with the spreader to attain the designated coverage area
- i.e. 1,000 square feet using the spread width you determined earlier.
Above is a chart to help determine the distance needed for 1,000 square
foot calculation.
Mark the
START
and
END POINTS
on the surface required for the test.
Weigh a small amount (10-20lbs/4-9kg) of the material, and add that into
to the spreader. Using the Setting Matrix included with the spreader,
estimate a setting rate based on material manufacturers recommendations
and adjust the
STOP
on the Gauge to that position.
Now to test, start walking 1-2 paces before the
START LINE
and
OPEN
the Lever to the stop and then
CLOSE
when you cross the
END POINT
LINE
.
Pour the remaining material from the spreader and weigh to calculate the
amount applied over the area. Adjust the
Setting Rate
to a higher number
if you need to increase the application rate, or to a lower number if you
applied too much in the test.
You may need to repeat this process to acquire the exact rate.
The EV-N-SPRED
®
Dual Port PRO Adjustable Shut-Off System ensures
that EarthWay
®
Professional spreaders evenly spread all types of fertilizers, seed, ice melt, or other granular
products, and is only available from EarthWay
®
.
Spread width
in feet
Length needed for
1,000 Sq Ft
Spread width
in feet
Length needed for
1,000 Sq Ft
7
142’ 11”
14
71’ 5”
8
125’
15
66’ 8”
9
111’ 1”
16
62’ 6”
10
100’
17
58’ 10”
11
90’ 11”
18
55’ 7”
12
83’ 4”
19
52’ 7”
13
76’ 11”
20
50’
START
END
COVERAGE AREA
i.e. 1,000 SQ FT
2’
2’
2’
2’
2’
2’
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