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Assembly
Most of the unit is assembled from the factory with the exception of the upper handle.
To install the handle please follow the steps below and also refer to the parts diagram
on page 3 for clarification.
1.
Remove the plastic wrap which covers the top portion of the hopper.
2.
On the lower handle remove the nuts, bolts and washers.
3.
Remove the upper handle from its plastic wrap.
4.
Line the (lower) holes on the upper handle with the (lower) holes on the lower
handle and be sure that the upper handle is to the outside of the lower handle.
5.
Insert the bolts (washer under the head) along with the nuts (washer under the
nut) on each end, but do not tighten.
At this point, note the slot on the top of the lower handle. This allows the handle to be
adjusted for various operators’ height.
6.
Insert the next set of bolts and nuts, but do not tighten.
7.
Raise/lower the handle until a comfortable position is achieved and then tighten
the top set of bolts. The help of another person may be required.
8.
Last, tighten the lower holes and proceed to Setup & Operating Procedure.
Setup & Operating Procedure
All Mini Toppers are setup, from the factory, in a default position. Do not use the Mini
Topper straight from the box without following the proper setup instructions below. The
best place to perform this procedure is on either hard or paved surfaces.
1.
Place the material intended to be used in the hopper until the level just passes
the bolts which mount the front and rear brushes (about 4-5 inches off the
drum).
2.
Push the Mini Topper forward for about 10-20 feet or until the material runs out.
3.
Measure the thickness of the material.
A general rule of thumb for top dressing is to apply approximately ¼” thickness of
material.
At this point, if the material is too difficult to spread or does not spread well, the
moisture content is too high. To lower the moisture content spread the material out on
a tarp and repeat steps 1-3 the next day. To quickly reduce the moisture content, mix
the material with sand. Start off with sand to material ratio of 1:4 (25%) and increase
from there if this is not sufficient.
