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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
FSP500, FSP700 & FSP1000 Broadcast Spreaders 309-065M
11/29/18
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used. 3-Point arms should be stabilized to prevent
side-to-side movement.
Rear Power Requirement Must be capable of 540 rpm
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - Point Cat. 1
Spline Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8" - 6
Gearbox & Spreader Disc Assembly
1.
Attach lower link pins (#2) to main frame (#1) with
lock washers (#3) and nuts (#4). Tighten nuts to the
correct torque.
2. Install gearbox (#5) to main frame with six #8 x 16 hex
socket cap screws (#6). Tighten cap screws to the
correct torque.
3. Install spreader disc (#9) over gearbox (#5) output
shaft and secure with M8 x 14 spring pin (#7). Insert
a second M5 x 40 spring pin (#8) inside the M8 pin.
Gearbox and Spreader Disc Assembly
Figure 1-1
NOTE:
Ballast may need to be added to your tractor
to maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s
manual to determine if additional ballast is needed.
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Poly Hopper Assembly
1.
Attach entrainer (#5) to gearbox output shaft with
M8 x 14 spring pin (#6). Be sure to drive spring pin all
the way in.
2. Orient poly hopper with gate openings positioned on
both sides of the lever mounting bracket.
3. Attach poly hopper (#1) to main frame (#2) with three
M10 x 20 round head cap screws (#3) & M10 nut (#4).
4. Insert lower agitator (#7) over entrainer (#5).
5. Insert rubber ring (#8) over entrainer and press down
against agitator (#7) until agitator is against hopper
bottom.
Poly Hopper Assembly
Figure 1-2
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