Read Before Using
Now You are Ready to Spread
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Spread header strips at the ends of the area OPPOSITE the direc-
tion of spreading. This will provide a “turn-around” area, an area
to re-align the spreader for the return spread.
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Example is for 6 ft. wide spread: Make the first spreading pass at
one-half the spread width from the edge of the spreading area or
in this case approximately 3 feet or one big step.
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Additional spreading passes will be at the full spread width or
approximately 6 feet apart.
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TAKE A SIGHTING AT THE FAR END. Keep your eye on the sight-
ing as you spread. You will not need to wonder where you are or
where you have been. Continue until spreading is completed.
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Left over fertilizer can be spread under trees and other high feed-
ing areas without showing “edge of spread” lines.
NOTE: With the rotary agitator installed, the rate gate closed (not spreading) and with mate-
rial in the hopper, the spreader will push harder than normal. (This is because the agitator is
stirring the material and it has no place to go.)
RECOMMENDATION: When not spreading and the spreader is being pushed some distance, tip the
spreader so only the idle wheel is on the ground.
Cleaning the Spreader is Part of the Spreading Job.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE - CLEAN AND OIL THE SPREADER
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Method #1 - Wipe spreader thoroughly with an oily cloth. Oil all bearings and bearing areas.
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Method #2 - Wash, rinse, and dry the spreader. Note: Drying takes time. (Moisture trapped in
bearing areas is slow to go.) Immediately after drying - oil all bearings and moving parts. Make
certain all operations are thorough.
Note: Good “Dry Cleaning” is preferable to poor “Wet Cleaning”
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It is virtually impossible to have rust and corrosion on a clean, dry, oiled surface.
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Again - just before using - oil all bearings and moving parts.
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In storage, ideally the spreader should be hung by the handle. In any case, do not pile weight on
the spreader, as excess weight over a period of time can distort the tires.
“Accuway” Use Instructions.
BALANCING THE SPREAD - A COMPLICATED PROBLEM WITH A SIMPLE SOLUTION
HERE’S THE PROBLEM - IT’S THE VARIABLES
It’s the VARIABLES. Each variable has it’s own spread pattern characteristics.
It’s the VARIABLES. They’re transposed and mirrored in the Spread pattern.
TRAVEL SPEED, HUMIDITY AND CONDITION OF PRODUCT
ARE MAJOR FACTORS IN BALANCING THE SPREAD
“To Every Action There Is Always An Opposed and Equal Reaction”
(Newton’s law of motion - Sir Isaac Newton, 1642-1727.)
Header
Header
6’
3’
6’
10
14
16
17
16
21
23
11
17
19
27
27
26
26
26
26
25
15
24
25
24
70
12
18
20
13
5
Exploded View
Rotary Agitator
Hopper Bottom
Spinner Cam
Hopper Bottom
Bearing
Spinner Shaft
Spreading
Spinner
Gear Box
Washer
Washer
Gear Box
For All Models Except 34-22
Gear Box
For Model 34-22
32
41
30
40
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31
33
12
18
18
18
20
28
13
14
29
16
41
34
34
35
35
36
36
31
18
28
13
14
34
16
41
Cotter Pin
Roll Pin
32
68
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