Millcreek 4300 TURF TIGER, Руководство оператора

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Operator's Manual: Millcreek Model 4300 TURF TIGER
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Spreader
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Adjusting Tractor Ground Speed
Using the tachometer on the tractor, select the tractor gear that will give you the desired ground speed (mph)
with the engine speed delivering 540 RPM (PTO speed), which is required for all TURF TIGER spreader
models. Ground speed can range from 2 to 8 mph, depending on the desired application rate.
Adjusting the Metering Endgate
The maximum opening for the metering endgate is 7 inches. Recommended endgate settings for each
spreading attachment are provided in the following chart:
TURF TIGER Spreading Attachment Metering Endgate Opening (inches)
Saber Tooth™ Beater 3 to 6
Dual Spinners 1 to 2
Brush 1 to 2
Horizontal Conveyor 1 to 4
To adjust the opening of the metering endgate:
• Lift up on the spring-loaded lever and HOLD.
• Use the handle on the metering gate to rotate the gate to the desired opening.
• Release the spring-loaded lever to lock the metering gate in the desired position.
Adjusting the Apron Belt Speed
The infinite range of speed for the floor apron belt is 0 to 48 feet per minute (FPM). This speed is controlled by
the
Front Control Valve located on the left rear side of the unit. When the valve is in the twelve-o'clock
position (notch #1), the apron belt speed is 0 mph; the three-o'clock position (notch #10) provides the maxi-
mum apron belt speed of 48 FPM. Turning the control
clockwise increases the speed ; turning the control
counterclockwise decreases the speed.
To adjust the apron belt speed:
• Start the floor apron belt speed by turning the control valve to the one-thirty position (notch #5 -
halfway between twelve- and three-o'clock positions).
• Set the tractor ground speed and the metering endgate opening for the desired application rate.
• Fine tune the application rate by decreasing or increasing the floor apron belt speed setting.
Operating the TURF TIGER Spreader (continued)
5. Observe the spreading application and determine if adjustments are required. If adjustments are
desired, please refer to the applicable procedure(s) in this section.
Keep in mind that three
variables affect the application rate: tractor ground speed, metering gate opening, and apron
belt speed. Attachment speed affects the spreading pattern.
6. When the spreader box is empty, shut off the control (for tractor hydraulic units) OR stop the
PTO by disengaging the lever/switch on the tractor (for PTO hydraulic units).
7. Refer to Section 4 in this manual for maintenance to be performed following operation.
Adjusting the TURF TIGER Spreader for Optimal Operation