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6. Do not use on windy days, especially when spreading fine grass seed.
7. Be extremely careful if you are spreading herbicides, as there is the possibility of wind drift or
overthrow into areas where serious crop or shrub damage could occur. Always follow instructions
on the chemical package.
8. Raise the spreader up so the spreader fan is 30-34 inches above the ground. This will give you
the best spreading performance. It is also best if the spreader is tilted slightly forward so that the
spreader fan throws slightly upward. (Use the top link to make this adjustment.) The PTO shaft
assembly should not be at a sharp angle. It should operate fairly straight or level.
9. Adjust the tension on the control handle so it moves with some resistance, but will remain where
you set it. Adjust the control handle stop so that at the end of the field you can shut the seed gate
and, after your turn, re-open to the exact setting.
10. If the agitator becomes jammed, open the feed gate all the way. By sticking a small rod through
the feed gate, the material jamming the agitator can be loosened and removed. After the jam is
cleared, reset the feed gate and proceed. Always stop the tractor and disengage the PTO before
dislodging any material.
⚠WARNING
Do not attempt to use your fingers to clear a jam. An accidental closing of the feed gate could shear a
finger off. Leaving the PTO engaged could rotate the agitator, which could pinch or amputate a finger.
Be sure that the tractor engine is shut off and the PTO clutch is disengaged before doing any
adjustment or repair.
11. When broadcasting the fertilizer, always start the vehicle in motion before opening the feed gate.
(Do not allow the vehicle to sit in stationary with the feed gate open.) If the fertilizer is accidentally
deposited too heavily in a small area, soak it thoroughly with a garden hose or a sprinkler to
prevent burning.
Spreading Instructions
1. The opening in the hopper bottom is regulated by the control handle. 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 (from
4 mph to 7.5 mph). For accurate spreading, calibrate your tractor to operate at the desired speed.
A calibrated speedometer is the best and most accurate.