Agri-Fab 45-02881 - Manual (Page 6)

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FIGURE 7
APPLICATION TIPS
1. To help prevent clogging when using granular material,
avoid towing the spreader with the fl ow plate closed.
A closed fl ow plate could cause the rotating agitator
to work the material into powder, compacting it at the
bottom of the hopper.
2. Reduce the fl ow setting for speeds slower than
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher speeds.
3. To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous wheel
tracks by approximately 4"- 5". The spread width of the
spreader is approximately 40".
4. For easiest application, fi rst apply material across both
ends of the area. Two or three passes on each end are
suffi cient. Then apply material back and forth as shown.
Use the end areas for turning around, shutting off the
spreader as you enter the end areas and turning the
spreader on again as your leave the end areas for your
next pass. See fi gure 8.
5. If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the edges
and then spread between the border.
NOTE: Be careful when using the spreader around
ornamental plants because weed control chemicals can
damage these plants.
MAINTENANCE
1. Always empty spreader after each use, storing leftover
material in it's original bag.
2. Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly after each use.
3. Apply a few drops of oil to all moving parts.
4. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness before each use.
5. Keep tires infl ated to 12 - 14 lbs.
FIGURE 8
PLASTIC
KNOB
FLOW RATE
SETTING (6)
0
1
2
4
6
FLOW CONTROL ARM
ON
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
1. Refer to the instruction label on the material package
and to the instruction decal on your spreader to help
determine the proper spreader setting and application
rate. Also see the Setting Chart on this page for a general
range of settings for commonly used materials.
2. Loosen the knob and adjust the fl ow control gauge to the
recommended setting. Retighten the knob. See fi gure
7.
3. Determine the approximate square footage of the area
to be covered and estimate the amount of fertilizer or
seed required.
4. Move the spreader to the area where application is to
begin.
5. Making sure the fl ow control arm is in the "OFF" position,
fi ll the hopper, breaking up any lumps.
6. Start the spreader in motion and then pull the fl ow
control arm forward to the "ON" position as you travel
across your lawn. The recommended towing speed is
3 m.p.h.
IMPORTANT: Always place fl ow control arm in the "OFF"
position to prevent excess fertilizer from being released when
fi lling the spreader and when stopping or turning.
Flow Rate Setting Flow Rate Setting Flow Rate Setting
MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M.P.H. MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M.P.H. MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M.P.H. MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M.P.H.
SETTING CHART
Fertilizer Granular / Pelleted 0-1 / 0-2 Fertilizer Granular / Pelleted 0-1 / 0-2 Fertilizer Granular / Pelleted 0-1 / 0-2
Grass Seed Fine / Coarse 5-6 / 7-8 Grass Seed Fine / Coarse 5-6 / 7-8 Grass Seed Fine / Coarse 5-6 / 7-8
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.