10
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SPREADER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your spreader.
Compare the illustration below with your spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.
FLOW CONTROL ARM
- Opens and closes the closure
plate in the bottom of the hopper.
ADJUSTABLE STOP
- Limits how far the closure plate
opens.
CLOSURE PLATE
- Slides to open or close the opening
in the bottom of the hopper.
HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET
- Adjusts to allow more
clearance between the spreader and towing vehicle
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 13 on page 9.)
• Loosen the nylon 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.
• Refer to the application chart on page 11 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
• Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
FLOW CONTROL ARM
ADJUSTABLE STOP
CLOSURE PLATE
HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET
DISENGAGING THE DRIVE WHEEL (Freewheeling)
(Refer to figure 4 on page 6.)
• Remove the drive pin from the left wheel to disengage
the wheel from the axle and gear mechanism. This
prevents excessive wear or damage to the spreading
mechanism when transporting the spreader. With the
drive wheel disengaged, the spreader may be towed
at speeds up to 20 mph. If the drive wheel is engaged
do not exceed 6 mph.
