Assembly and Operation Instructions
F80_REVMARCH2024
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SPREADER CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS
HIGH-OUTPUT and LOW-OUTPUT TRAY
:
Make
sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are
FULLY CLOSED
when the RATE CONTROL LEVER is resting on
Stop #0.
If the shut-off is not set correctly, please adjust CONTROL ROD at the PIVOT to position the shut-off for
FULLY CLOSED
at
position at the Stop #0 on the RATE CONTROL LEVER
. As a side note, the HIGH-OUTPUT and LOW-OUTPUT TRAYS do
not include or use a horizontal agitator.
Calibration Adjustment
Review the CONTROL LEVER position to confirm that it is set so that the forward edge of the LEVER is resting at #0 (the
stop) and the drop holes are closed. Move the spreader back & forth to ensure that the cam is positioned to allow the
oscillating shut-off to close fully. If the shut-off is not properly positioned, you will need to adjust the CONTROL ROD at
the PIVOT BRACKET shown below.
TIP:
If your shut-off is not able to
CLOSE
fully, loosen the top nut a few turns, then tighten the lower nut so that it allows
you to push the
shut-off fully closed
. Next, tighten each nut so that they contact the PIVOT BRACKET without moving it,
and then carefully tighten each nut fully so they do not loosen during use. Recheck adjustment as outlined above.
STANDARD-OUTPUT TRAY
:
Make sure the drop holes in the bottom of the hopper are
FULLY OPEN
when the RATE CONTROL HANDLE is on #30. If
the shut-off is not set correctly, please adjust CONTROL ROD at the PIVOT to position the shut-off for
FULLY OPEN
hopper position at #30 on the RATE CONTROL LEVER. Install the horizontal AGITATOR through the PINION SHAFT in the
hopper bottom. Finally, install the DEBRIS SCREEN onto the Quarter-turn fasteners and push down to snap and secure.
Review the CONTROL LEVER position to confirm that it is set so that the rear edge of the LEVER is resting at #30 (the
stop) and the drop holes are open. If the shut-off is not properly positioned, you will need to adjust the CONTROL ROD
at the PIVOT BRACKET shown below.
TIP
:
If your shut-off is not able to
OPEN
fully, loosten the bottom nut a few turns,
then tighten the upper nut so that it allows you to push the
shut-off fully open
. Next, tighten each nut so that they
contact the PIVOT BRACKET without moving it.
Then, if the CONTROL LEVER does not stay in position causing the setting rate to change without your intervention, you
can adjust the drag on the LEVER by tightening or loosening the nut shown to the right until the drag is appropriate.