Equus 250L, Руководство пользователя

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please Read Instruction Carefully!
1. Right-hand or left-hand reference is determined by standing at the rear of the rear of the seeder/spreader and
facing in the direction of travel of the tractor.
2. Check the register of the control lever indicator with the seed gate (material gate). With the seed gate closed, the
control lever should be in its fully raised position. Control lever settings listed on the spread charts are to the
adjustable pointer/stop below the control lever.
3. DO NOT FILL HOPPER (especially with fertilizer) and transport over long distances, as it may result in packing,
causing poor or erratic discharge.
4. FOR BEST RESULT use pelletized fertilizer, as it has little tendency to lump and causes little or no dust.
5. Be sure to shift or break up lumps found in some types of granular fertilizer before filling hopper.
6. Do not use on windy days, especially when spreading fine grass seed.
7. Be extremely careful if you are spreading herbicides, as there is the possibility of wind drift or overthrow into
areas where serious crop/shrub damage could occur. Always follow instructions on chemical package.
8. Raise the seeder/spreader up so the spreader fan is 30-34 inches above the ground (Figure 2). This will give you
the best spreading performance. It is also best if the seeder/spreader is tilted slightly forward so that the spreader
fan throws slightly upward. (Use the top link to make this adjustment.) The PTO shaft assembly should not be at a
sharp angle – it should operate fairly straight or level.
9. Adjust the tension on the control handle so it moves with some resistance, but will remain where you set it. Adjust
the control handle stop so that at the end of the field you can shut the seed gate and, after your turn, re-open to
your exact setting.
10. If, by chance, the agitator does become jammed, open the feed gate all the way. By sticking a small rod through
the feed gate, the material jamming the agitator can be loosened and removed. After the jam is cleared, reset the
feed gate and proceed. Always stop tractor ad disengage PTO before dislodging material.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to use your fingers to clear a jam. Accidental closing of the feed gate could shear a finger off,
or leaving the PTO engaged could rotate the agitator, which could pinch or amputate a finger. Be sure that the
tractor engine is shut off and the PTO clutch is disengaged before doing any adjustment or repair.
11. When broadcasting fertilizer, always start vehicle in motion before opening feed gate. (Do not allow vehicle to sit
stationary with feed gate open.) If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak down
thoroughly with garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning.
SPREADING INSTRUCTIONS
1. The opening in the hopper bottom is regulated by the control handle. The size of the opening is determined by
the calibrated scale. Place the control lever at the desired setting.
2. The spread chart in this manual is an approximate guide based on various forward speeds (from 4 mph to 7.5
mph). For accurate spreading, calibrate your tractor to operate at the desired speed. A calibrated speedometer is
the best and most accurate. If your tractor dose not have a speedometer or its accuracy is questionable, then you
may calibrate in the following manner:
Set out two markers 88 feet apart. Select proper gear and adjust throttle speed to give the following travel time as
shown between the markers.
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