SPREADER SETUP & INSTALL KITS
Setup - 31
Drop Curtain Use
When the drop curtain is in the down position, it is
designed to keep the material being spread contained
to a 48” or narrower width in most conditions. If a
wider spread pattern is desired the drop curtain can be
pivoted up out of the way. The spreader controller can
be used to adjust the spread width between approxi-
mately 7’ (2.1 m) to 25’ (7.6 m). NOTE: wind speed
and direction can affect the spread width and pattern.
Use the following procedure to pivot the drop curtain
up for a wider spread pattern.
1. Unhook the bungee strap from the right eyebolt.
2. Remove the 3/8” ball pins that fasten the drop
curtain to the side belting hangers. Allow the drop
curtain sides to drop down, and reinstall the ball
pins back in the holes on the side belting hangers.
3. Rotate the drop curtain until it is standing up
against the spreader hopper.
4. Fold the sides of the drop curtain back against
the rear of the drop curtain, making sure the that
each side leg of the drop curtain is captured in the
channel of the rear belting mount (Z).
5.
Z
Secure by placing the bungee strap around the
back of the drop curtain and hooking it onto the
right eyebolt.
If you prefer to completely remove the curtain from
the spreader when not in use, it can be set up to be
removed quickly. To set up for quick removal, unbolt
the pivot tube clamps from the rear belting mount
and reinstall the bolts, washers, and nuts to fasten
the belting back onto the rear belting mount.
Use the following procedure to remove the drop
curtain for a wider spread pattern.
1. Remove the 3/8” ball pins that fasten the drop
curtain to the side belting hangers. Allow the drop
curtain sides to drop down, and reinstall the ball
pins back in the holes on the side belting hangers.
2. Lift the rear belting mount off the pivot tube to
remove the curtain from the spreader.
