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How To USe YoUr Spreader
SeTTING THe FLow CoNTroL
(Refer to figure 16 on page 7.)
1. Loosen the wing nut, set the adjustable stop to the
desired flow rate setting and retighten the wing nut.
The higher the setting number, the wider the opening
in the bottom of the hopper.
2. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position. Push the flow control arm toward
the hopper and then over into the locking notch for
the off position.
USING YoUr Spreader
IMporTaNT: Do not exceed 6 mph. Speeds above 6 mph
may cause excessive wear of the spreader gears.
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
2. Make sure the flow plate is closed.
3. Fill the hopper, breaking up any lumpy fertilizer.
4. Refer to the instructions on the fertilizer bag and to
the application chart on this page to set the adjustable
stop to the proper flow rate setting. The application
chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a
vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23 seconds. A
variation in speed will require an adjustment of the flow
rate to maintain the same coverage. The broadcast
width may increase as speed increases. do not
exceed 6 mph.
5. Always start the tractor in motion before opening the
flow plate.
6. Always close the flow plate before turning or stopping
the tractor.
7. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a
small area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden
hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
8. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern
from the previous pass as shown in figure 17. The
approximate broadcast widths for different materials
are shown in the application chart on this page.
9. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs.
10. Heavy moisture conditions may require use of a vinyl
hopper cover to keep contents dry. The cover acts as a
wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a
rain cover. The #41316 cover can be ordered as an
option. See pages 18 and 19.
REFER
TO
CHARTS
OVERLAP
FIGUre 17
IMporTaNT: Application rates shown in the chart are
affected by humidity and by the moisture content of the material
(granular and pellet). Some minor setting adjustments may
be necessary to compensate for this condition.
appLICaTIoN CHarT
MaTerIaL
TYpe
FERTILIZER
Powder
Granular
Pelleted
Organic
GRASS SEED
Fine
Coarse
ICE MELTER
operaTING Speed - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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wIdTH
3 - 5 3' - 4'
3 - 5 8' - 10'
3 - 5 10' - 12'
6 - 8 6' - 8'
3 - 4 6' - 7'
4 - 5 8' - 9'
6 - 8 10' - 12'