GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 34
will not move from its selected position.
With the twist-to-lock feature, the gate cable can be
locked at any point within its travel limits. It is pos-
sible to use the gate cable to adjust the amount of
material being dispensed as the spreader is being
used, without the need to stop and adjust the gate
stop. To use the spreader in this manner, the gate
stop should be locked in the fully open position. The
gate cable can then be moved in or out to adjust
how much material is being spread.
The density of the spread pattern can also be
changed by the travel speed of the tractor. Increas-
ing travel speed with the same gate opening position
will make the spread pattern lighter, while decreasing
travel speed will make the spread pattern heavier.
1. To spread material, make sure the gate on the
hopper is closed.
2. Fill the hopper with the material that is to be
spread.
3. Turn the controller power switch on to start the
spinner rotating.
NOTE: the speed controller is equipped with a
start up burst mode that sends full power to the
motor at start up to prevent the motor from stalling
if it is under load. Be aware of this start up burst,
as it will give a full width spread pattern initially,
even if the controller is set at its slowest setting.
4. Once the spinner is turning, pull the gate control
cable out to open the gate and allow material to
flow out of the hopper.
5.
When finished, shut the gate by pushing the gate
control cable in.
6. If it will be more than 5 minutes before spreading
again, turn the controller power switch off to stop
the spinner.
Ice melt products may harm vegetation. Be aware of
the spread pattern and reduce the spread width as
required.
