HOTSHOT COMMERCIAL BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 38170 OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY RH. Handle Brace Deflector Shield 1. Remove components from carton and place spreader upside down on a padded surface. For easier assembly, remove the defector shield by loosening the two wing bolts. Install LH. & RH. handle braces to frame as shown using four (4) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex bolts and nuts but do not tighten. Loosen Wing Nuts to remove shield 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” Hex Bolt & Nut LH. Handle Brace 3/16 Dia x 2” Cotter Pin Drive Wheel 2.
Remove Caution Label Control Knob & Wire Assembly 4. Feed control knob/wire through the T-handle until spring touches the round hole. CAUTION: Do Not Compress Spring At This Time. Feed wire through the square handle tube. Be sure wire passes above the bolts in the handle brace. Secure T-handle to the tube with 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex bolts, washers, and hex nuts as shown. Remove caution label and push the thumb release toward the center and push down knob and shutoff spring until knob latches.
OPERATION NOTE: This spreader is equipped with a factory installed deflector shield that is used for applying ice melt to narrow areas. Shield is easily removed when ice melt is apply to large areas or when using turf care products. 1. Check the product package for the rate setting, and recommended swath width. Turn the spreader OFF by pushing the control knob in. Rotate the rate cam to the proper setting. 2. The rate setting is adjusted by rotating the rate cam to the desired setting.
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH Two major factors should be considered when determining correct spreader settings of any product: 1. The product application rate, or the amount of material applied per 1,000 square feet. 2. The effective pattern width, or the actual width in which material is applied. Label settings are a guide and can be affected by numerous factors.
RATE SETTING CONVERSION The following provides approximate Meyer HOTSHOT settings for those units listed.
MAINTENANCE 1. Never store unused material in spreader. Return unused product to its original container. Oil Impeller Shaft Bearing In Hopper 2. Wash spreader thoroughly after each use and dry completely in sun or heated area. Oil 3. Oil the axle bearings, impeller shaft bearing in hopper, control knob in T-handle. 4. Remove gear cover and wash gears thoroughly. Oil all bearing areas and face of gear teeth. Reinstall gear cover. 5. Gear mesh should be checked on a regular basis during high use periods.
PARTS LIST LIST FOR MODEL #38170 24 26 29 25 27 23 31 28 30 1 1A 22 32 2 21 33 3 4 20 5 7 6 19 17 18 8 9 16 10 14 PART OF OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT PARTS. Parts may be obtained through your local distributor. be sure to give: 1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER 2. SPREADER NAME 15 11 12 7 13 IF YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR CANNOT SUPPLY PARTS, CONTACT: Meyer Products, Inc. 18513 Euclid Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44112 3. PART NUMBER 216-486-1313 www.meyerproducts.com 4.
