350LB ATV SPREADER OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing this product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: ___FTF-350TST__ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification.
MAINTENANCE • Maintain your ATV Spreader. It is recommended that the general condition of any ATV Spreader be examined before it is used. Keep your ATV Spreader in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance. If any abnormal vibrations or noise occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Have necessary repairs made by qualified service personnel. 1.
ATV Spreader USE AND CARE • Do not modify the ATV Spreader in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the ATV Spreader was designed. • Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the ATV Spreader. Broken parts will affect the ATV Spreader operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. • • Do not exceed the ATV Spreader load capacity.
OPERATING SAFETY 1. All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. 2. The manufacturer has designed this ATV Spreader to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. Study this manual to make sure you have all safety equipment attached. 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please Read Instructions Carefully! 1. Right-hand or left-hand reference is determined by standing at the rear of the seeder/spreader and facing in the direction of travel of the ATV. 2. Check the register of the control lever with the material gate (the opening in the bottom of hopper) With the material gate closed, the control lever should be in its fully raised position. Control lever settings.
350lb SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Step 1 Hex Flange Nut Big Round Head Bolt 1/4” Hopper Front Panel 1/4” x 1/2” Hopper Side Panel Corner Cap Big Round Head Bolt 1/4” x 1/2” Hex Flange Nut 1/4” Hopper Rear Hopper Side Panel Panel *Make sure these 2 labels are matched by each other when the user is assembling this part Hex Flange Nut Hopper 1/4” Plate Bottom Assembly Note: Round head of bolts should be inside of the hopper and the nuts should be to the outside of the hopper.
Step 2 Driven Axle Shaft Assembly NOTE: The axle shaft with the two slots should be assembled on the left according to the Picture.
Step 3 Connect the frame to the Hopper with the bolts as shown in the picture, and then tighten. Nylon Nut 3/8” Flat Washer 3/8” Hex Bolt 3/8” x 1 When assembling, place hopper with the open side down as shown in the image below.
Step 4 2. Insert the Gearbox Shaft into the bottom of the hopper through the impeller. 1. Install the Impeller with the long part of middle hub downwards.
Step 5 2. Insert the two separate Axle Shafts onto the two shafts on the Gearbox. 1.
Step 6 Align the Gear Box hole and Axle Shaft Hole in the same level, then insert the Safety Pin. (This pin can be removed when transporting the spreader.) 2. Insert Retaining Ring to the outside of Axle. Repeat on 3. Insert 2 Retaining Rings to the opposite Side. inside of Axle. 1. Connect the Gearbox to the Frame with the nuts and washer shown in picture.
Step 7 Nylon Nut 5/16” 1. Install the two Tires onto the shafts, Align holes on Tire Hubs with holes on the Axle Shaft and install Bolts and Nuts as shown in picture.
Step 8 Connect the Adjustable Tongue Mounts to the Frame Mount with the Bolts and Nuts as shown in the picture and tighten.
Step 9 Nylon Nut 3/8” Hex Bolt 3/8” x 3” Connect the Coupler to the tow bar with the bolts and nuts as shown in this picture.
Step 10 Nylon Nut 1/2” Nylon Nut 5/16” Hex Bolt 1/2” x 3” Hex Bolt 5/16” x 3” Insert the Tow Bar into the Adjustable Tongue Mount as shown, Install Bolts and Nuts, tighten Turn over the spreader and make sure the hopper is facing up.
Step 11 Nylon 3/8” Nut Hex Bolt 3/8” x 2-1/2” Lift Impeller up and align hole in the hub of Impeller with the hole in shaft on Gearbox, Install Bolt and Nut and tighten.
Step 12 Spread Plate Impeller Assembly Hex Bolt 5/16” x 3/4” Nylon 5/16” Hex Nut Nut M8NyNy Assemble the Spreader Plate to the Impeller accordingly. Then tighten the bolts.
Step 13 Nylon Nut 5/16” Align the holes of Fixed Plate and Frame, insert the bolts, washers and nuts, tighten. Hex Bolt 5/16” x 3/4” NOTE: Make sure the impeller does not contact the fixed plate when impeller is rotating.
Step 14 1. Insert the Adjustable Handle into the slot according to the picture. Then install bolts, nuts and washers, tighten until handle is tight but can still be moved forward and back. Handle should have some resistance. 2. Insert the Connecting Rod into the holes in the Adjustable Plate and Control Lever, install washers and cotter pins.
Step 15 1. Assemble the Adjust Plate (down) to the Adjustable Handle (low) with the hex bolt 5/16” x 3/4” and Nylon Nut 5/16”. R Pin Ø2 2. Install Adj Handle onto the fixed pins using one of the 3 holes on the adj handle. See below. Install with R pin and washer. Fix Pin Adjustable Plate(down) When using this hole, material will flow out of both openings in the adjustable plates. When using one of the outer holes, material will only flow out of out one or the other openings in the adjustable plates.
Step 16 Hex Bolt 5/16” x 3/4” Wind drift Shield Brace Nylon Nut 5/16” Page 22of 28
Step 17 Round Head Bolt 1/4” x 1/2” Wind drift Shield Assembly Brace Hex Flange Nut 1/4” Wind drift Shield Tighten all bolts.
Step 18 Install the Agitator onto the Gearbox Shaft inside of hopper. Install bolt, washer and locknut. Hex Bolt 2-1/2” 3/8” Nylon Nut 3/8” x Note: This label should be facing up. Note: Check Gearbox Lubricant levels to insure the gearbox has sufficient lubrication.
SPREADING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The opening in the bottom of the hopper is regulated by the control lever. The size of the opening is determined by the calibrated scale. Place the control lever at the desired setting. 2. The spread chart in this manual is an approximate guide based on various forward speeds. For accurate spreading, calibrate your tractor to operate at the desired speed. 3. Check rate chart for suggested setting for material type to be spread. 4.
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Parts List Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 17 19 20 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Description Hex Bolt 3/8" x 3" Flat Washer 3/8” Spring Adjustable Handle (top) Washer Nylon Nut 3/8" Index Wing Nut Assembly Fixed Plate Adjustable Handle (low) 2 mm R Pin Handle Fix Pin Hex Bolt 5/16" x 3/4" Flat Washer Ø10 Flat Washer Ø12 Hitch Tongue Nylon Nut 1/2" Coupler Hex Bolt 1/2" x 3 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 3" Hex Bolt 1/2" x 1-1/4" Hopper Side Panel Corner Cap (Front) Round Head Bolt 1/4" x 1/2" Hopper Side
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