Product Manual

©2017 Spyker Spreaders/A Brinly-Hardy Co. Page 19 1017628-C
Operation Instructions
AFTER USE / CLEANING THE SPREADER:
NOTE: Good “Dry Cleaning” (Method #1) is preferable
topoor“WetCleaning”(Method#2).
• It is virtually impossible to have rust and corrosion on a
clean, dry, oiled surface.
• Again - just before using - oil all bearings & moving parts.
• In storage, ideally the spreader should be hung by the
handle. In any case, do not pile weight on the spreader, as
excess weight over a period of time can distort the tires.
Oil Bearings and All Moving Parts
Make sure the spreader is running freely!
Wipe
spreader
thoroughly
with an oily
cloth. Oil all
bearings and
bearing
areas.
METHOD #1
Wash, rinse,
and dry the spreader.
Note: Drying takes time.
Moisture trapped in bearing
areas is slow to go.
Immediately after drying
- oil all bearings and
moving parts. Make
certain all operations are
thorough.
METHOD #2
CLEAN AND OIL SPREADER IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH USE
• Become familiar with the spreader before you put
material in the hopper.
• Practice walking with the spreader, opening and
closing the rate gate at the appropriate times.
• Travel at a constant speed and operate the spreader
lever position. Remember: Open the rate gate after
the spreader is in motion at operating speed (about 3
mph, or at a brisk walking pace).
• Close the rate gate while spreader is still at operational
speed.
• The spread width ranges from 4 - 12 ft. wide depending
on the density of the material and the operators
walking speed.
• The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges,
eliminating sharp, “Edge Of Spread” lines which
cause stripes and streaks. Extra coverage can be
given under trees and other heavy feeding areas
without showing “Edge Of Spread” lines.
• Some products can be fatal to some plants
• Always remove material from hopper before attaching
spreader on a vehicle-mounted spreader caddy.
• If a dial setting is not found, use the size and weight
comparison table found in this manual. Determine a
dial setting on the low side. If the setting proves to be
too low, cover the area more than one time. A higher
setting can be used when a proven dial setting is
established.
NOTE: Published dial settings are approximate
only. The operation of the spreader, the condition
of the material (damp or dry or over-pulverized) and
weather conditions, are all contributing factors. For
these reasons, it is often a good idea to spread the
area 2 times - or one-half rate - in cross directions
(SEE INFORMATION ON ONE-HALF RATE DIAL
SETTINGS ON PAGES 20-21). One-half rate dial
settings are highly recommended under damp
and humid conditions.
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