Product Manual
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When attaching the PTO yoke to the tractor PTO shaft, it is important that the spring-activated,
locking pin slides freely and is seated in the groove of the PTO shaft. A loose shaft could slip off
and result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
If your tractor has extra-long lift arms, it may be necessary to use a PTO extension so that you
can use the PTO shaft assembly provided. Be sure the PTO assembly does not close too far
(bottom out) if you use a PTO extension.
Never raise or lower the spreader so that the PTO shaft assembly will come apart.
⚠CAUTION
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a tractor. Make sure the front of the tractor is properly
counter-balanced with weights. Always drive slowly, especially around turns. An unstable tractor
could steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or death.
Fertilizers will vary as to weight and quality, which may require additional adjustments by moving the
individual fan blades. Moving the blade tips forward will carry more material to the left side. Moving
the fan blade tips backward will allow more material to be spread to the right. Make small adjustment
moves and check the spread after each adjustment.
Note: The gearbox is filled with lubricant and sealed at the factory. If operated and stored properly, the
gearbox will provide a long, trouble-free service life. If disassembled, ensure that the box is re-filled
with a good, quality grease and that the box halves are resealed with a silicone adhesive.
Operating Instructions
1. Right-hand or left-hand reference is determined by standing at the rear of the spreader and facing
the travel direction of the tractor.
2. Check the register of the control lever indicator with the seed gate (material gate). With the seed
gate closed, the control lever should be in its fully raised position. Control lever settings listed on
the spread charts are to the adjustable pointer/stop below the control lever.
3. DO NOT FILL THE HOPPER (especially with fertilizer) and transport over long distances, as it
may result in packing, causing poor or erratic discharge.
4. FOR BEST RESULTS use pelletized fertilizer, as it has little tendency to lump and causes little or
no dust.
5. Be sure to sift or break up lumps found in some types of granular fertilizer before filling hopper.