Farm Star ES-33 - Manual (Page 6)

The fan motor is for use on 12 volt electrical systems.
The motor will draw approximately 3 amps full load.
Mount the rheostat switch within easy reach of the
driver. To prevent polarity problems, run both wires to the
battery, rather than grounding through the chassis frame.
ALL UNITS
NOTE: If the paint on the control rod does not allow the
button to slide on the control rod, it may be necessary to
sand some of the paint off with emery paper.
With the seed gate (middle plate) in the closed position,
place the scale plate lever in the closed position.
Retighten the adjustment bolt so that the adjustment but-
ton is tight on the control rod.
Move the lever and check to see that the seed gate
(middle plate) is moving with the lever.
Place the lever at the desired setting on the scale plate
and locate the stop bolt so that each time the lever is
pulled to the open position it will be at the same position.
Tighten the stop bolt.
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ES-1.5 SEEDER PA RTS LIST
W I R I N G
Refer to the electrical schematic above. Strip approxi-
mately 1 / 2 ” of insulation from the ends of the wires and
crimp on the terminals as shown. For best results, solder
the connections using electrical grade solder. Attach the
wires to the rheostat switch and battery as shown.
When properly connected, the fan should rotate in a
clockwise direction, looking down on the fan. The first
position on the rheostat switch is full speed, which will be
used for most seeding applications. The second position
is variable speed, which can be used to reduce the
spread width.
I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
Always disconnect negative (–) cable first and
connect it last.
C A U T I O N !
Always stop engine before disconnecting or
connecting battery cables or servicing battery.
C A U T I O N !
P R E PA R AT I O N
O P E R AT I O N
1. Check the register of the control lever with the seed
gate (material gate). With the seed gate closed, the
control lever indicator should so indicate. If it does not,
you can adjust the adjustment button on the control
rod.
2. DO NOT FILL HOPPER (especially with fertilizer) and
transport over long distances, as it may result in pack-
ing, causing poor or erratic discharge.
3. FOR BEST RESULTS use pelletized fertilizer, as it
has little tendency to lump and cause little or no dust.
4. Be sure to sift or break up lumps found in some types
of granular fertilizer before filling hopper.
5. Do not use on windy days, especially when spreading
fine grass seed.
6. Be extremely careful if you are spreading herbicides,
as there is the possibility of wind drift or overthrow into
area that serious crop/shrub damage could occur.
Follow precautions on package.
7. The spreader will not work with rock salt. It will
spread granular calcium chloride if dry and free-
flowing.
8. When broadcasting fertilizer, always start vehicle in
motion before opening feed gate. (Do not allow
vehicle to sit stationary with feed gate open.) If ferti-
lizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small
area, soak down thoroughly with garden hose or
sprinkler to prevent burning.
• Know your controls and how to stop tractor, engine, or
pickup quickly in an emergency. READ THIS
MANUAL AND THE ONE PROVIDED WITH YOUR
TRACTOR.
• Any person who operates this equipment must be
instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of
the tractor, implement and all controls.
• Ensure implement is properly mounted, adjusted and
in good operating condition.
• Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are
properly installed and in good condition.