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Section 3: Adjustments 

Table of Contents

11/29/18

PTS500 & PTS700 (Pull-Type) Broadcast Spreaders 309-125M

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TRACTOR 

SPEED 

(MPH)

QUANTITY SPREAD IN LBS./ACRE AT VARIOUS GATE SETTINGS

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

8.5

RED CLOVER

3.0

0

0

0

0

44

167

333

642

4.0

0

0

0

0

33

125

250

481

5.0

0

0

0

0

26

100

200

385

6.0

0

0

0

0

22

84

167

321

7.0

0

0

0

0

19

72

143

275

8.0

0

0

0

0

16

63

125

241

KENTUCKY BLUE 

GRASS

BERMUDA GRASS

3.0

0

0

0

0

30

131

311

660

4.0

0

0

0

0

23

98

233

495

5.0

0

0

0

0

18

78

186

396

6.0

0

0

0

0

15

65

155

330

7.0

0

0

0

0

13

56

133

283

8.0

0

0

0

0

11

49

116

248

SUDAN GRASS

3.0

0

0

0

0

0

49

131

271

4.0

0

0

0

0

0

37

98

203

5.0

0

0

0

0

0

29

79

163

6.0

0

0

0

0

0

24

66

136

7.0

0

0

0

0

0

21

56

116

8.0

0

0

0

0

0

18

49

102

BARLEY

3.0

0

0

0

0

0

25

81

186

4.0

0

0

0

0

0

19

61

139

5.0

0

0

0

0

0

15

49

111

6.0

0

0

0

0

0

13

41

93

7.0

0

0

0

0

0

11

35

80

8.0

0

0

0

0

0

9

30

70

RYE

3.0

0

0

0

0

0

25

81

186

4.0

0

0

0

0

0

19

61

139

5.0

0

0

0

0

0

15

49

111

6.0

0

0

0

0

0

13

41

93

7.0

0

0

0

0

0

11

35

80

8.0

0

0

0

0

0

9

30

70

Spreading Chart for Fertilizer & Seed*

*Note

: Due to the nature of this equipment that makes use of centrifugal principles, it is NOT possible to have an exact 

spreading chart for the following reasons: V

arying product sizes, 

specific gravity

, treatment of product, moisture content, inert 

material in product, number, and size of lumps in product, different mixtures of products and roughness of terrain.

Summary of Contents for PTS500

Page 1: ...French Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life...

Page 2: ...y ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this...

Page 3: ...mbol 1 Safety Labels 4 Introduction 5 Application 5 Using This Manual 5 Owner Assistance 5 Serial Number 5 Section 1 Assembly Set up 6 Hitch Requirements 6 Torque Requirements 6 Grease Zerks 6 Axles G...

Page 4: ...te App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products Refer to...

Page 5: ...alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and p...

Page 6: ...f it is necessary to work under the equipment securely support it with stands or suitable blocking beforehand Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools Use correct tools and equipment for the...

Page 7: ...y Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors and self propelled machines can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night Use the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign...

Page 8: ...ler locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 30659 specified by Land Pride When ordering new componen...

Page 9: ...oper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this implement Application The Land Pride PTS500 and PTS700 are spin type broadcast spreaders de...

Page 10: ...and set screw 11 3 Verify set screw 10 is tight 30660 Upright Position Shown Make A Mark On The RH End Plate Before Turning Base Frame Upside Down NOTE Grease zerks 3 may be screwed in too far and in...

Page 11: ...ntil step 4 under Poly Hopper on page 8 Tongue Refer to Figure 1 4 1 Attach ball hitch 2 to tongue 1 with 3 8 16 x 3 cap screws 3 3 8 USS flat washers 4 5 and 3 8 nylock nuts 6 Tighten nylock nuts to...

Page 12: ...nuts 6 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten 3 Attach hopper front to center 3 Point clevis with M10 x 20 3 4 carriage bolt 5 M10 x 30 1 3 16 flat washer 6 and nut 7 Draw nut up snug do not tighten 30667...

Page 13: ...ottom of the poly hopper 3 Attach adjustment lever 13 14 to mounting bracket hole A with M12 x 35 1 3 8 hex head cap screw 10 and M12 hex locknut 11 Draw locknut up snug Do not tighten nut 30668 NOTE...

Page 14: ...rty damage and or bodily injury Release handle on the ball hitch must be fully down locked in the down position with a retaining pin and retaining pin secured with pin retainer to prevent hitch from c...

Page 15: ...mpty several feet to make sure spreader disc and wheels are rotating Page 12 Check distributor vanes and spreader disc Refer to Initial Adjustments and Checks Page 12 Make sure discharge gates opens a...

Page 16: ...able of handling a fully loaded hopper and the telescopic arm must be adjusted to the proper length Always read and comply with all instructions and precautions on the label of the product being used...

Page 17: ...bration When setting your spreader up for initial calibration following the chemical or seed supplier s label directions and using the manufacturer s application rate setting charts is highly encourag...

Page 18: ...distributor vanes may be required See detailed instructions for Distributor Vane Adjustment on page 15 Positioning right and left gate levers as follows Right Side Dispersal View A in Figure 3 3 Refe...

Page 19: ...locations on the spreader disc Refer to Figure 3 4 When all vanes are placed in hole 1 distribution of product to the left is increased If inserted into hole 4 distribution to the right is increases M...

Page 20: ...MEDIUM GRANULAR FERTILIZER 2 5 311 448 709 925 1025 1118 1182 5 0 156 224 355 463 513 559 591 7 5 104 149 237 309 342 373 394 FINE GRANULAR FERTILIZER 2 5 112 189 322 529 747 842 963 1051 5 0 56 95 1...

Page 21: ...0 0 0 0 0 37 98 203 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 79 163 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 66 136 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 56 116 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 49 102 BARLEY 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 81 186 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 61 139 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 49 111 6 0 0...

Page 22: ...yester Hopper Cover Refer to Figure 4 1 A black vinyl coated polyester cover is offered as an accessory to keep material in the hopper and elements out The cover is drawn up tight around the top of th...

Page 23: ...Check distributor vanes and spreader disc for wear Replace if worn out 5 Check discharge gates and lifting mechanism for wear and mechanical operation 6 Lubricate axle hubs and bearings as noted under...

Page 24: ...ation Multi purpose Grease 50 Hrs Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Multi purpose oil lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend 8 Hours 30675 30676 A...

Page 25: ...city Maximum Cu ft pounds 5 83 cu ft 350 lbs 9 18 cu ft 563 lbs Overall Length 59 59 Overall Width 41 41 Loading Height 51 57 Hopper Width 35 41 Weight 165 lbs 176 lbs Hopper Material Plastic Frame Co...

Page 26: ...Pull type hitch For attachment to a wide range of tractors and vehicles Adjustable tongue Keeps hopper level at varying hitch heights Tow hitch Handles up to 800 pounds towing capacity 50 pounds maxi...

Page 27: ...Spreading pattern not correct Gate openings not adjust correctly Readjust gate openings Distributor vanes not adjusted correctly Readjust distributor vanes Product won t discharge properly out the hop...

Page 28: ...165 315 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 4...

Page 29: ...isuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and...

Page 30: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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