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Operating the Spreader
• The spreader has a variable spread width that can be
adjusted from 0-25’. The spread width is adjusted by
varying the speed of the spinner platter motor with the
variable speed potentiometer located on the left side of
the console. For normal fertilizer spreading applications,
the spinner platter should be adjusted so that the granular
product is thrown approximately 14’. This spread width
allows for a double overlap of product when machine
passes are made on 7’ centers.
• Adjust the gate stop to the desired setting. A setting of
4.5 – 5.0 is a good starting setting.
• Completely close the hopper gate and add fertilizer to
the hopper.
• Install the hopper shower cap if necessary.
Transporting the Machine
• Use a heavy-duty trailer or hitch-mounted rack to trans-
port the machine. Securely fasten the machine to the trail-
er or rack with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Make sure
that the trailer or rack has all of the necessary lighting and
markings that are required by law. If using a trailer, make
sure that the safety chains are secured.
• Use extreme caution when loading the machine on a
trailer or rack. The ramps should be long enough so that
the angle between the ramp and the ground does not
exceed 12°. A steeper angle may cause the machine to
lose traction and slide out of control.
• Always load the machine with the machine driving
forward.
• Only use first gear (1) when loading the machine.
• Limit throttle and machine speed when loading the
machine.
• Engage the park brake once it has been properly loaded
and shut off. This will help to minimize movement of the
machine on the trailer or rack during transportation.
Stopping the Machine
• Position the machine on a flat and level surface.
• Move the throttle lever to the idle position.
• Move the motion control levers to the neutral position.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Move the engine ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
• Carefully step onto the operator platform.
• Disengage the park brake.
• Slowly squeeze the motion control levers toward the
stationary handlebar to start the machine rolling forward.
• Pull the gate lever to the OPEN position.
• To stop the spreading operation, push the gate lever to
the CLOSED position.
Operating the Sprayer
• The sprayer has a pattern width of over 8 feet when all
of the spray nozzles are activated. The effective pattern
width is approximately 7 feet wide which allows the same
pass width as the spreader. For this reason, the spreader
and spraying systems may be operated at the same time.
• Add the required materials to the spray tank. The
standard spray rate of the machine is ¼ gallon per thou-
sand square feet. At this rate, each spray tank will cover
48,000 square feet (each tank is 12 gallons). Product
should be mixed in the tank at a rate that matches this
coverage area, not the spray tank size. Because the
machine has two tanks, the total coverage area of the
machine is 96,000 square feet.
• Each spray tank has a suction line and a return line for
agitation. It is recommended that only one tank be used
at a time for spraying. To operate the left tank, turn the
suction and return valves to the “ON” position. Turn the
right tank valves to the “OFF” position. When the left tank
is drained, shut the left tank valves off and turn the right
tank valves on.
• Flip down the toggle valves that correspond with the
desired spray nozzles.
• Set the pressure relief valve to 20 psi when the machine
is at full throttle and the system is spraying. This spray
pressure setting is necessary to get the correct spray rate
for a ¼ gallon per thousand square feet. It is common for
the system pressure to rise above 20 psi if the pump is
activated but the toggle valves are all shut off so that no
spray is coming from the nozzles.
• Note the direction of the wind and plan an application
path that allows the spraying to occur downwind.
• Avoid spraying in windy conditions as the spray may
carry to non-target areas.
• Carefully step onto the operator platform.
• Disengage the park brake.
Operator Instructions
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