Spreader Preparation

The spreader to be tested shall be in good mechanical condition and properly adjusted according to this manual.

  1. N98641
    N98641-UN-23MAY12

    A - Feedgate

    B - Pointer

    C - Gauge

    All damaged and worn parts must be replaced. Spinner discs and blades must be free of any material buildup, rust, or paint.


  2. Fill the hopper with material to be spread.

  3. Determine feedgate opening needed for desired rate per acre.

  4. Open feedgate (A) to desired setting and note position of pointer (B) on gauge (C).

  5. N98782
    N98782-UN-24APR13

    N98167
    N98167-UN-06FEB13

    A - Rate Selection Switch

    B - Manual Speed Input Box

    Turn rate selection switch (A) to manual position.


  6. Select input box (B) and set conveyor speed to 10. A numeric key pad appears to input the value. Press “Enter” button on keypad to accept new value.

  7. N63294
    N63294-UN-15JUL03

    A - Conveyor Belt Master On/Off Switch

    Run material out to the end of conveyor using master on/off control (A). Shut down system.


  8. N98642
    N98642-UN-23MAY12

    A - Tape Measure

    B - Material

    Make sure feedgate is level and the indicator reflects the actual gate opening measured by standing a tape measure (A) vertically in the material (B).

    NOTE: Do not match slope of endgate when making this measurement.


  9. N98686
    N98686-UN-30MAY12

    A - Depth Indicator

    B - Scale

    Adjust feedgate depth indicator (A) on scale (B) as needed to match actual material depth.


  10. N98674
    N98674-UN-23MAY12

    A - Adjustment Crank

    B - Decal

    Adjust the spinner assembly by turning the crank (A). To begin testing, position the spinner according to the chart below.

    NOTE: This chart is to be used as a reference only to begin testing.


MATERIAL

kg/cu m (lbs/cu ft.)

SPINNER POSITION

(SEE DECAL—B)

cm (in.)

LIME—LIGHT 1281 (80)

NOTE: Remove deflector plate.

2.5 (1)

LIME—HEAVY 1601 (100)

NOTE: Remove deflector plate.

0 (0)

FERTILIZER 1040 (65)

9.5 (3.75)

UREA 768 (48)

10.2 (4)

MIXED PRODUCT, Second Product Bin 1040 (65)

9.5 (3.75)

CS12167,00004AC-19-20140327