Operation Spreading 1. To change the material flow rate, adjust the gate stop NOTE: Always use the hopper cover to prevent mois ture buildup. Do not let spreader sit idle with material in the hopper for an extended period of time. This can cause material to compact, reduce or stop the flow of material and cause permanent hopper damage. bolt. Loosen knob (C) and reposition in the slot. IMPORTANT: Never operate near pedestrians. Never exceed 10 mph while spreading. This spreader is for fertilizer only. Not recommended for use with rock salt. CAUTION: DO NOT leave unused material in hopper. Material can freeze or solidify, causing unit to not work properly. Empty and clean after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect electric and/or hydraulic power and tag out if required before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Position the knob in the end of the slot at position (D) for maximum material output. The fertilizer spreader is for finer materials. Do not use spreader for rock salt. Recalibrate when switching between materials. To adjust spread width, increase/decrease spinner speed. E To adjust application rate, increase/decrease gate opening or vehicle speed. F The adjustable fin (A) provides a way to adjust spread patterns with different materials. Select the desired position by lifting the outside top edge (B).
Different materials act in different ways in relation to spinner speed. Moving the fins corrects most pattern issues without having to sacrifice spinner speed. All adjustments must be made on pavement and positions noted for future reference. Incorporate adjustments into your normal calibration process. 3. The barrier shield (E) comes installed on the left side of the fertilizer spreader. To raise or lower the shield, push it against the spring (F) and rotate. 12 LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER C D