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OPERATION
SETTING CONTROLS FOR LIGHTSPREAD OR
HEAVYSPREAD OPERATIONS
(See Figure 13)
Changes to the settings of the spinner speed control,
the metering gate, spinner diverter, spinner wheel vane
mounting angles, and the conveyor belt speed control
are required when changing between Lightspread and
Heavyspread top dressing operations. See steps in
Figure 13.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always Stop the Engine Before Making Any
Lightspread/Heavyspread Adjustments.
SETTING WIDE
SPIN
1530 METERING GATE
(See Figure 13)
The metering gate opening
size is controlled in two
calibrations, Lightspread and
Heavyspread. The metering
gate stop pull pin on the side
of the metering gate mount
must be pulled out to allow
the metering gate to be moved
into the larger opening size for Heavyspread.
Use the following settings for Lightspread and
Heavyspread operations -
LIGHTSPREAD -
Set metering gate in zones “A”
thru “D”.
HEAVYSPREAD -
Pull metering gate stop pin and
set gate in zones “E” thru “H”.
The marks on the decal are for reference only, they do
not represent any measured amounts of top dressing
material.
Because moisture content and varying weights of top
dressing can effect the flow of material thru the metering
gate, adjustments may be needed to maintain an equal
distribution and an even spread pattern.
If the amount of material being deposited on the spinner
assembly needs to be corrected, adjust the metering
gate opening. To increase the volume of top dressing
material, increasing the metering gate opening will have
better spreading results than increasing the conveyor
belt speed. For less volume of top dressing material,
decreasing the metering gate opening will have better
results than decreasing the speed of the conveyor belt
SETTING WIDE
SPIN
1530 SPINNER HYDRAULIC
SPEED CONTROL
(See Figure 13)
The speed control varies
the speed of the spinner
wheels. Increasing the
speed increases the
spread width, decreasing
narrows
the
width.
Changing the speed does
not effect the volume of
material being spread,
however, the thickness of application will change as the
spread changes.
Use the following speed settings for Lightspread or
Heavyspread operations -
LIGHTSPREAD -
Set and lock the spinner speed
control at “4”.
HEAVYSPREAD -
Set and lock the spinner speed
control at “3 or less”.
In the Heavyspread setting, the speed control should
be at 3 or less. Do Not exceed 3 during Heavyspread
operation, limit any changes to setting the control to
under 3 along with changes to the conveyor speed
control or the metering gate setting.
Moisture content and the type of top dressing material are
variables that will affect the setting of the speed control.
Use a slower setting for dry top dressing material that
flows easily. Increase setting to handle heavier types of
top dressing or to increase the spread range. Increasing
the speed will broadcast the top dressing over a larger
area. Experimentation by the operator will help to
determine the proper setting. The spinner speed control
does not effect or change the speed of the conveyor
belt.
SETTING HEAVYSPREAD DIVERTER
(See Figure 13 and Figure 14)
The Heavyspread Diverter changes the spread pattern
during Heavyspread operation. For Heavyspread, the
diverter should be in the lowered position and securely
locked with the diverter locking knob. During light spread
application, the diverter should be locked in the raised
position.
WARNING
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FIGURE 14
LIGHT
HEAVY
DIVERTER
LOCKING KNOB
DOWN FOR
HEAVYSPREAD
UP FOR
LIGHTSPREAD
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