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Hopper Capacity: 2.2 Cu. Ft.

Spread Width: 5 Feet to 50 Feet

12 Volt Motor with Variable Speed Control (VSC)

Stainless Steel 6-Blade Radial Fan

Approximate Shipping Weight = 50 lbs.

Tools required for assembly:

9/16" socket wrench, 9/16" open/box-end wrench

Technical Specifications

Form No. 1827    [5008155    (04/10)]     Printed in the U.S.A.

Assembly

1. Remove all parts and hardware packages from the 

carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify 

using the illustrations later in this manual.

2. Insert gate On/Off handle into lower handle bracket 

on spreader frame and apply pressure upward to 

compress the spring.

A. Locate the friction washer (garden hose 

washer) over the pin on the slide gate, insuring 

that the hole in the end of the gate open link is 

located over the pin on the slide gate arm on the 

spreader, and the pin is in the handle bracket.

B. Operate the gate On/Off handle to check that 

the slide gate moves and stays in the full open 

and closed positions.

C. If the slide gate moves freely or seems to 

stick, slightly bend slide gate arm up to tighten, 

or down to loosen the action.

Model: ATV-DMS-12V (5301845)

(Electric Dry Material Broadcast Spreader for ATV Mounting)

Owner's Manual

Read this owner’s manual before you assemble or 

operate the Dry Material Spreader.

Use eye, hand, and breathing protection appropriate to 

the materials that you are spreading. Read the 

manufacturers or suppliers labels for proper protective 

equipment

Read and follow the manufacturers’ instructions and notes 

for spreading and handling materials used for spreading.

Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit with you while 

operating the spreader.

Do not modify Dry Material Spreader or safety devices 

and guards.

Operating Safely

1000 FIMCO Lane, P.O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD 57049

Toll Free Phone: 800-831-0027 : Toll Free Fax: 800-494-0440

www.fimcoindustries.com

General Information

Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this 

manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your dry 

material spreader. Please read it carefully, as it furnishes 

information which will help you achieve years of trouble-free 

operation. The dry material spreader is used to spread all types 

of dry material, such as fertilizer, seed, bait, powders, granular 

insecticides, granular fungicides, granular herbicides, pellets, 

and ice melting pellets.

Warranty/Parts/Service

Products are warranted for one year from date of purchase 

against manufacturer or workmanship defects.

Commercial users have a 90 day warranty.

Your authorized dealer is the best source of replacement parts 

and service. To obtain prompt, efficient service, always 

remember to give the following information...

 - Correct Part Description and/or part number.

 - Model of your spreader.

Part descriptions and part numbers can be obtained from the 

illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual.

Whenever you need parts or repair service, contact your 

distributor/dealer first. For warranty work, always take your 

original sales slip, or other evidence of purchase date, to your 

distributor/dealer.

Summary of Contents for ATV-DMS-12V

Page 1: ...rotective equipment Read and follow the manufacturers instructions and notes for spreading and handling materials used for spreading Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit with you while operating the spreader Do not modify Dry Material Spreader or safety devices and guards Operating Safely 1000 FIMCO Lane P O Box 1700 North Sioux City SD 57049 Toll Free Phone 800 831 0027 Toll Free Fax 800 494 044...

Page 2: ...idth for the material you are using Leave the dial on this setting and use the power switch to turn the fan on and off 3 Set Opening Gauge Control Refer to the settings chart for the proper settings Loosen wing nut and move gate slide gauge to the desired setting Tighten wing nut 4 Adjust Pattern Adjust Ring Position to Center Spread Pattern If the spread pattern is off center adjust by rotating t...

Page 3: ...5 11 1 5 1 20 13 13 12 12 1 1 12 22 21 23 5 16 10 21 29 25 1 26 12V Motor Controller Battery Cable 32 33 12V Motor Controller Motor Cable 22 21 23 Connect the Red Black end with its matching plug end Connect the Blue Orange end with its matching plug end Motor Controller 12V 10 Amp Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...oting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Action Spreader Motor Does Not Run 1 Loose or corroded connection 2 Speed Control Light is OFF 3 Loose battery connection 4 Broken spreader wiring 5 Over or Under voltage 1 Clean check and reconnect 2 Check fuse Replace if necessary 3 Adjust battery clamp contact 4 Replace or repair damaged wiring 5 Power to harness connected to aux circuit Connect direct to batt...

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