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Read Before Using
Operating Instructions
Model 288 Thunderbird
2.
Calibration Pan… Used for calibrating the Turf product for accura spreading
to reduce waste and increase effectiveness of the product. This is the latest,
greatest attachment for the 288 Thunderbird. Calibrate without moving
the spreader.
3.
Border Patrol… Used for guarding collars, greens, flower beds,
driveways and sidewalks from fertilizer or pesticide materials. Stop flow to
one side. Easily turned on and off with your foot while continuing to spread.
4.
Barrier Shield… For use with ice melt products and salt to deflect the
product down on to the sidewalk (3’ width pattern) essentially converting
the rotary spreader to a drop spreader for sidewalks.
Simply put the “Accuway Control” deflects the material you are spreading to
another area on the spinner blade thereby adjusting your spread pattern to
dead center.
1.
The 288 Thunderbird spreaders have a standard “Spyker” 1-9 spreader
setting knob located on the front (material distribution side) of the
spreader. Simply dial the setting and you’re ready to spread. Even better,
choose a setting and calibrate using the optional ‘calibration tray’ and
calibration instructions included with your spreader.
2.
All 288 Thunderbird spreaders have controls on the handle. The lever on
the right side is the gate open and shut control. Forward is open and
backward is closed.
3.
The lever on the left side of the handle is called the “Accuway Control”.
This lever controls the spread pattern of the product. To operate the
“Accuway Control” push the left control handle all of the way forward prior
to spreading the product. As you spread, if the spread pattern is skewing
or flowing heavy to one side, slowly pull back on the left lever
(VERY SLOWLY). As you pull the lever back towards you, you will begin to
see the spread pattern change or go to center. When you see the pattern
you wish to have, stop pulling the lever. You are set and no further
adjustments are needed for the product you are spreading.
4.
If you lose the setting on the “Accuway Control” simply push the lever
forward again and slowly pull back on the left lever until the pattern is
where you would like it to be.
Note:
Over adjusting the “Accuway Control” lever can block the flow of
fertilizer completely. Follow step 4 if you are not sure where the Accuway
Deflector is located.
Granule Size - Dial Setting Guide
Dial settings are approximate only.
Mixed Fine Pellets
Large Heavy Pellets
Med. Pellets
Med. Pellets & Granules
Nitrogen Pellets Med.
Small Pellets
Fine Pellets
Product
Lbs. per 1000 Sq. Ft.
Full Rate
Half Rate
1
3.6
3.1
2
4.0
3.5
3
4.2
3.7
2
3.7
3.2
4
4.7
4.1
6
5.2
4.5
2
3
2.2
4
4.2
3.7
6
4.5
4
1
3.5
3
2
4.2
3.7
3
4.7
4
2
3.5
3
4
4.2
3.8
6
5.2
4.5
2
3.5
3
4
4.2
3.8
6
5.2
4.5
2
3.8
3.3
4
4.9
4.1
6
5.9
4.9
Read Before Using
Operating Instructions
Model 288 Thunderbird
The Mulch-n-More 288 Thunderbird series all operate basically the same.
All 288 Super spreaders have solid stainless axle, metal drive gears and
welded frames making this the most durable, long lasting ground driven
spreader on the market today.
The following is a description of Mulch-n-More 288 Thunderbird series
operating instructions…
All units come standard with a regular spinner blade for spreading seed,
fertilizer, granular chemical products and other lower rate granular products.
There are a variety of optional attachments for the 288 Thunderbird…
1.
Mulch Spinner Blade… Used for spreading a variety of products from Pellet
Mulch such as PennMulch® to Dry Sand, Salt and other difficult to spread
high volume or large particle products. With Spyker’s patent pending
removable spinner blade you can change to mulch blade in a matter of
seconds. All other spreaders that are on the market require the removal of
the hopper to access the spinner blade which can take as long as 1/2 to 1
hour to do. No other spreader company manufactures a “mulch basket
spinner blade” for use with high volume products.
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