Craftsman SPIKER 486.24331 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATING TIPS
• To help prevent granular material from compacting
and clogging the hopper, avoid unnecessary towing
when the hopper flow plates are closed.
• Reduce the flow setting for speeds slower than
3 M.P.H. and increase the setting for higher speeds.
• To avoid misses or striping, overlap the previous
wheel tracks by approximately 5" to 6".
FIGURE 25
MAINTENANCE
Spike points are sharp. Exercise caution
when handling or working near spike disks.
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners X
Lubrication X
Cleaning X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Bef
ore each use
After each use Ev
ery y
ear
Bef
ore stor
age
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the spiker spreader for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
LUBRICATION
• Apply a few drops of oil to wheels and to plastic
bearings in spike disks and at end of spike axle.
• Remove chain cover, clean and oil drive chain.
CLEANING
• Always empty spiker spreader after each use, storing
leftover material in it's original bag.
• Wash the spiker spreader and dry thoroughly after
each use.
• For easiest application, first apply material across
both ends of the area. Two or three passes on each
end are sufficient. 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 figure 25.
• If lawn is odd shaped, spread a border around the
edges and then spread between the border.
• Be careful when spreading around ornamental plants
because weed control chemicals can damage these
plants.
• Empty the spiker spreader, storing leftover material in
it's original bag.
• Apply a light coat of oil on exposed metal to help
prevent rust.
STORAGE
• Wash the spiker spreader and dry thoroughly before
storing.
• Store in a clean, dry area.
Flow Rate Setting
MATERIAL TYPE At 3 M.P.H.
SETTING CHART
Fertilizer Granular / Pelleted 5-6 / 6-7
Grass Seed Fine / Coarse 5-6 / 7-8
3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.