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Operating Instructions
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
1 lever too much ahead of the other. You may
lose control of the machine, causing injury to
you or bystanders and damage to the machine
or property.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Note:
The stopping distance may vary depending on
the spreader load.
Operating the Spreader
Accessory
causing injury to you or bystanders and damage to
the machine or property.
The spreader accessory is designed to disperse grass
seed.
Before Operating the Spreader
Ensure that the spreader has been calibrated for the
correct application rate of the grass seed to be spread
before starting; refer to
Rate (page
14).
Filling the Spreader Hopper
Important:
Verify that the proper application rate
has been set prior to filling the hopper.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, move the
motion-control lever to the N
shut off the engine, remove the key, and engage
the parking brake.
2.
Ensure that the spreader gate is closed.
3.
Remove the cover from the hopper, add the
grass seed to be spread, and replace the cover.
Note:
Do not overload the hopper; the
maximum weight capacity of the hopper is 36
kg (80 lb).
Calculating the Application Rate
1.
Determine the kg (lb) per 93 m
product to be applied.
2.
Determine the calibration course:
Calculating the Application
position,
EUTRAL
2
(1,000 ft
A.
Determine the amount of product
to be spread per 93 m
Use the recommended rate from the
Spreading Chart (page 15)
manufacturer's label as a guide.
B.
Determine a course length by dividing 93
m
For example, if the effective width is 1.8
m (6 ft), then the calibration course length
equals 51 m (167 ft).
Course Length
C.
The calibration course is 1.8 m (6 ft) by 51
m (167 ft).
D.
Measure and visibly mark the course length.
Make sure to allow ample distance before
the starting marker to ensure the spreader
is at full speed when crossing the first mark
of the course.
3.
Set the appropriate gate setting (reference the
Spreading Chart (page 15)
point).
4.
Add grass seed to the hopper (for example, 11.3
kg (25 lb) was added).
5.
Drive the spreader over the calibration course
while applying the grass seed.
6.
Empty the remaining grass seed of the hopper
into a clean bucket.
7.
Weigh the bucket containing the grass seed and
record the weight. Pour the contents back into
the hopper and then weigh the empty bucket.
Subtract these 2 amounts to determine the
amount of grass seed remaining in the hopper
(for example, 9 kg (20 lb) remains).
8.
Subtract the amount remaining in the hopper
(step 7) from the amount originally added (step
4); the result is the amount applied to the course.
Amount Applied
11.3 kg – 9 kg (25 lb – 20 lb)
For this example, 2.3 kg (5 lb) was applied to
93 m
2
9.
If necessary, adjust the rate lever to achieve the
recommended amount to be applied and repeat
the procedure. Once the correct application rate
is achieved, repeat this procedure an additional
2
) of
time to verify the results.
14
2
2
(1,000 ft
2
) by the effective spread width.
93 m
2
(1,000 ft
2
)
=
51 m (167 ft)
1.8 m (6 ft)
section as a starting
(1,000 ft
2
).
(1,000 ft
2
).
or the product
= 5 lb (2.3 kg)
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