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Using Your Spreader
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of
material required.
2. Before filling the hopper, make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure
plate is shut.
3. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Make sure the drive pin is in stalled in the axle before starting the spreader.
7. Always start the spreader in motion before opening closure plate.
8. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the spreader.
9. 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.
10. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the
pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure below. The approximate broadcast widths
for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page.
11. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit
evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs.
9’ to 12’
OVERLAP
