SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read the information on the chemical package for
instructions and cautions on handling and applying.
2. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and
when applying lawn or garden chemicals.
3. Never allow children to operate the spreader.
WARNING:
Over-inflated tires can explode,
causing serious injury. To avoid injury, NEVER
inflate tires beyond the maximum pressure
printed on the sidewall of the tire. ALWAYS
use a hand pump to safely inflate tires.
MAINTENANCE
1. Apply a light coating of grease to the gears as
needed.
2. Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
5. Make sure the tires are adequately inflated. Do not
inflate beyond the maximum pressure printed on the
tire.
TYPE
SETTING SPREAD WIDTH
MATERIAL
AT 3 MPH
IN FEET
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
APPLICATION TIPS
Recommended speed:
3 MPH (100 feet in 23 seconds)
(Reduce flow setting for slower speed,
and increase for higher speed).
Always move flow control arm to the "OFF" position
while filling spreader and when STOPPING or TURNING,
to prevent excess fertilizer being released.
Spreaders operate best with solid materials.
Distribution of powders may vary from this table
in both spread width and coverage.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
1 Set flow gauge on #0 position and push
control arm to the "OFF" position.
2 Move tractor and/or spreader onto flat
surface.
3 Before filling spreader,
refer to chart guidelines:
ROCK SALT
ICE MELT
5 - 6
14-16
4 - 5
12-14
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