GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 31
Spreader Operation
The spreader is equipped with controls to allow
adjustment of the spreading width.
Power
Power
switch
switch
Speed control
Speed control
knob
knob
To adjust the distance that material is being spread,
the spinner speed should be increased for a wider
spread pattern and decreased for a narrower spread
pattern. The spinner speed is adjusted by rotating
the speed control knob on the variable speed con-
troller. Position 0 is the slowest setting available and
will give approximately a 7 foot (2.1 meter) spread
pattern*, while Position 10 is the fastest setting and
will give approximately a 25 foot (7.6 meter) spread
pattern*. The spinner speed can be adjusted at any
time, with the spinner turned on or off.
An optional drop curtain is available for spread-
ing material in tight areas, such as sidewalks, cart
paths, etc. The drop curtain will limit the spread
width to approximately 48 inches (122 cm).
*
Wind conditions can greatly affect the spread pattern and distance.
The amount of material that comes out of the hopper
is set by the auger. The faster the spinner is turning,
the more material that is pulled out of the hopper.
The density of the spread pattern can be changed
by the travel speed of the tractor. Increasing travel
speed at the same spinner speed will make the
spread pattern lighter, while decreasing travel speed
will make the spread pattern heavier.
To spread, fill the hopper with the material that is to
be spread.
Turn the controller power switch on to start the
spinner rotating. As soon as the spinner is rotating,
material will begin to be spread. NOTE: the speed
controller is equipped with a start up burst mode that
sends full power to the motor at start up to prevent
the motor from stalling if it is under load. Be aware
of this start up burst, as it will give a full width spread
pattern initially, even if the controller is set at its
slowest setting.
Sweep area clear of foreign objects or obstacles
that could cause personal injury.
Keep other persons, children, or animals out of
the area to be spread.
If there are any problems while operating the
spreader, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide.
Never leave materials in hopper for long periods
of time, as ice melt products are hygroscopic and
will attract atmospheric moisture and harden.
Do not operate power unit with SS300 spreader
on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Operation on
slopes greater than 10 degrees may result in loss
of steering or front wheel traction.
Do not exceed 10 mph (16 kph) when operating
the spreader.
WARNING
Always turn off the spreader controller before
filling hopper with material.
WARNING
If the spinner becomes jammed, turn off the
spreader controller and unplug the spreader from
the tractor power supply before attempting to
clear the obstruction.
WARNING
Before working on the spreader for any reason,
turn off the spreader controller and unplug the
spreader from the tractor power supply.
