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STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING
See HYDROSEEDER® SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION of pages 2 through 4 before operating
the machine. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Failure to comply
could also result in product or property damage.
Before starting, open recirculation valve, close the discharge valve, disengage (turn off) the clutch,
and place the agitator control in the NEUTRAL position.
1. Set throttle about 1/4 open.
2. Pull choke control out.
3. Turn key clockwise until starter engages and engine starts.
4. Push choke control in for even running.
NOTE:
This engine has a safety system that will shut the engine off if the
engine temperature increases above, or if the oil pressure decreas-
es below an acceptable level.
AREA COVERAGE – MATERIAL CAPACITY
To determine the coverage per load for any HydroSeeder®, three questions must be answered
prior to the application. First, is the job to be done one step (which is when the seed, fertilizer, and
mulch are applied proportionally per load) or two step (which is when the seed and fertilizer are
applied alone and then covered by mulch as a second operation)? Second, at what rates (usually
in lbs per 1,000 sq ft, or lbs per acre) are the seeding materials to be applied? Finally, what are
the loading capacities of the HydroSeeder®?
Application rates vary for different geographic locations, but in general, seed is applied at 6 to 10
lbs (2.7 to 4.5 kgs) per 1,000 sq ft. Fertilizer is applied at a rate of approximately 400 lbs (181 kgs)
per acre, and fiber mulch is applied at 1,500 to 2,000 lbs (680 to 907 kg) per acre. (Note: There
are 43,560 square feet in an acre). Local agronomists, agricultural extension agents, or soil and
water conservation officials should be contacted for more specific information on application rates
for a given area.
The tables, on page 11, show loading versus coverage rates for the FINN T30. Table A shows
rates for one-step applications. The coverage area is determined by the fiber mulch capacity of the
HydroSeeder® and the rate at which it is applied. Table B shows the area coverage when seeding
only, where little or no mulch is applied. The coverage area is determined by the granular solids
capacity of the HydroSeeder® and the rate at which the solids are applied.