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Calibration

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Spreader Calibration - Two items must be considered when calibrating a spreader:

2. To conduct the test, begin with the Accuway

completely rearward, and not in the way of the gate

plate opening.

1. Lay out shallow boxes or pans in a row on a line

perpendicular to the spreader’s travel direction. In

the middle of the row, leave a gap wide enough for

the spreader to be pushed through.

1. First, is the DISTRIBUTION PATTERN of the

spreader. This is the pattern the product makes as

it strikes the ground after being broadcasted from

the spreader’s spinner. There are many factors that

affect the distribution pattern of a rotary spreader

and some of them relate directly to the material. For

this reason, it is recommended that the spreader be

calibrated separately for every material.

3. Set the Spyker dial to the correct dial position (see

the dial settings chart on page 20).

4. Align the spreader approx. 20 feet in front of the

gap in the row of pans.

5. Push the spreader approx. 3 mph, and open the

gate lever approx. 15 feet before pans.

6. Push the spreader through the gap in the pans,

then close the hopper lever about 5 feet past the

pans.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 approx. 15 times or until enough

material is in the pans so that it can be measured.

8. For each pan, record the distance from the end of

the pan to the center line and weigh the material.

2. Second, is the PRODUCT APPLICATION RATE.

This is the amount of product applied per thousand

square feet. This is important because over-

application can be costly and may cause plant injury,

while under application will reduce the effectiveness

of the material.

How to Test for a

Uniform Distribution Pattern:

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