ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL A.T.V.’S.:
1.
Take broadcast seeder GT-77 from carton and place it upside down on the hopper.
2.
Rotate handle around and remove bolt and self-locking nut. Run bolt through seed-gate linkage, then
through the handle, making sure that the thread end is pointing up, toward you. Replace self-locking
nut. Do not over-tighten, as it must pivot at this point.
3.
Remove the two 1/2” bolts from the grey-iron base part number 500 and keep these for mounting of
ATV mounting brackets.
4.
Follow the supplemental instructions for mounting the GT-77 seeder to your specific A.T.V.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Be safe! Disconnect ground wire from battery before wiring.
2.
Connect the short line with the fuse (20 Amp) in the line to the battery on the positive (+) side.
3.
Be sure to replace safety cap over battery terminal, if one is furnished.
4.
Connect forked end of long wire to either terminal on switch. Connect female end to male end of
“Quick- Connector” on fuse line.
5.
Connect orange wire from motor to other terminal on switch.
6.
The black wire on the motor is the ground. Make sure it is connected to the bottom of the motor. It is
best to run a ground wire from the battery to any part of the frame or seeder. If that does not work,
splice into the ground (black wire) on the motor to the battery ground.
7.
Reconnect vehicle ground to battery.
8.
Same as #5.
CLEANING AND STORAGE OF BROADCASTER
After removing the broadcaster from the A.T.V., turn it upside-down on the hopper, so that all material
remaining in the hopper is removed. Then wipe or brush out any remaining material. If compressed air is
available, use it to blow off any residue from the broadcaster and the electric motor. The electric motor is
sealed and does not require any maintenance, other than removing any external residue.
If the broadcaster is used to spread corrosive material like fertilizer or ice melter, wiping a fine film of oil
on the working parts will keep them working free in the future. The pivot plate and all the parts attached
to it are made of stainless steel and are rust-resistant for years of life.
The fused end of the “Quick-Connect” battery lead may be left on the A.T.V. for future use but be sure to
disconnect the wiring harness at the disconnect socket and not at the fuse holder.
The broadcaster should be stored in a dry storage area when not in use. High moisture areas will cause
condensation internally to the motor and will significantly shorten the motor life.
HERD SEEDER COMPANY, INC., LOGANSPORT, IN 46947
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