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OPERATING TIPS
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
• Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
• Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control
arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
• Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
• Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still
in the off position. Refer to the application chart on
this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag
to select 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 faster you drive, the wider the
broadcast width.
• Make sure the drive pin is installed in the left (drive)
wheel before starting the spreader.
• Always start the vehicle in motion before opening
closure plate.
• Always shut the closure plate before turning or
stopping the vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.
FIGURE 17
OVERLAP
REFER
TO
CHARTS
• When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs.
• Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over
the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover acts
as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used
as a rain cover.
FERTILIZER
Powder
3 - 5
3' - 4'
Granular
3 - 5
8' - 10'
Pelleted
3 - 5
10' - 12'
Organic
6 - 8
6' - 8'
GRASS SEED
Fine
3 - 4
6' - 7'
Coarse
4 - 5
8' - 9'
ICE MELTER
6 - 8
10' - 12'
TYPE
SPREAD
MATERIAL
FLOW SETTING
WIDTH
APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD UP)
OPERATING SPEED
- 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
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.
