Setting the Tailgate, Spinner Speed,
Slide, and Floor Speed
Once you have selected the desired spread and ensured that
the blades are properly adjusted, set the rest of the machine
adjustments.
Each setting is indicated on the machine by corresponding
color decals (
Figure 32
If you want a light dusting, the blue area indicates that your
tailgate, floor speed, spinner speed and base slide adjustment
should all be in their blue positions (
LIGHT
Approximate Width: 30 feet
Blade Position: A
Floor Speed: 100%
Spinner Speed: Blue/100%
Tailgate: Blue
Slide Adjustment: Blue
To fill aerification holes, adjust all settings to RED.
ULTRA HEAVY
Approximate Width: 9 feet
Blade Position: B
Floor Speed: 100%
Spinner Speed: Red/15%
Tailgate: Red
Slide Adjustment: Red
Adjusting the Tailgate
The tailgate controls the volume of material that flows from
the ProPass (
Figure 33
Tailgate Decal Symbol
The 5 inch tailgate is divided into colors with a target starting
line in each color section (
). You can increase or
decrease the amount of material with the tailgate as long as
you stay within the corresponding color section.
Figure 34
Note:
The colors on the decal shown in
correspond to the colors in the main operation decal (
Adjusting the Spinner Speed
Note:
The colors on the decals shown in
and
correspond to the colors in the main operation
decal (
).
Figure 35
Spinner Decal Symbol
Standard Hydraulics (Model 44701):
Set the hydraulic
control to the dotted start line in the corresponding color
area (
). You can vary the speeds if required within
the corresponding color section.
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