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5 MPH will travel 88 feet in 12 seconds
6 MPH will travel 88 feet in 10 seconds
7.5 MPH will travel 88 feet in 8 seconds
c) After selecting the gear and throttle setting to give the desired speed, mark the throttle
position in some convenient manner. Check the PTO speed to make sure it is near 540
RPM.
d) Check the rate chart for suggested setting for the material type to be spread.
4. You are now ready to make a trial run. To assure accurate results, close the feed gates and put in
a pre-determined amount of material to be spread. Spread it and check the results. Make the final
adjustments to obtain the desired results.
⚠CAUTION
Keep all persons away from the rotating spreader fan and the PTO shaft! Never operate when
anyone is within 50 feet of spreader
Maintenance
1. The hopper should be washed after use, especially after using a corrosive material such as
fertilizer, salt, or ice melting compounds.
2. The gearbox is filled with a lubricant and sealed at the factory. If operated and stored properly, the
gearbox will provide a long, trouble-free service life. If disassembly of the gearbox should ever be
required, it is important that the box be re-filled with a good quality grease and that the box halves
are resealed with a silicone adhesive.
3. Grease the PTO universal joints after every 8 hours of operation. Lubricate the steel tube and
shaft so they telescope freely.
4. Always store the spreader in a clean, dry place.
5. Before using the spreader, check to make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
6. Paint any bare metal or rusty spots for a longer life.
Troubleshooting
1. Not Feeding Evenly
A. The seed gate opening may be set too closely for the material being spread. To adjust, set
the opening wider and drive faster to obtain the same spread rate.
B. Check the material for any foreign matter.
C. Check the agitator drive shear pin.
2. Poor Spread
A. There is too much speed (over 560 PTO RPM) which can cause uneven spread.
B. The PTO speed is too slow (PTO RPM under 520 RPM) and will result in a narrow speed.
C. There are bent fan blades.
D. Drive shear pin or missing on fan hub.
E. Too windy for material being spread.
F. There are agitator problems. See the ‘Not Feeding Evenly’ section above.