English; Application Tips - Agri-Fab 45-02884 Manual Del Usuario

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Safety
• Read this owner's manual before
attempting to assemble or operate the
spreader.
• Read the towing vehicle owner's manual
and know how to operate the tractor
before using the spreader attachment.
• Read the chemical label for instructions
and cautions for handling and applying
chemicals.
• Never allow children to operate the
tractor or spreader attachment.
• Do not allow adults to operate the tractor
or spreader without proper instructions.
• Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit on
spreader.
• Wear eye and hand protection when
handling and using lawn chemicals.
• Always begin with the transmission in
first (low) gear and gradually increase
speed as conditions permit. Maximum
towing speed - 10 km/h.
• Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch
and be alert for holes and other hazards
which could cause you to loose control
of the tractor and spreader.
• Before operating the vehicle on any
grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the
vehicle owner's manual concerning safe
operation on slopes. Stay off steep
slopes!
• Follow maintenance and lubrication
instructions as outlined in this manual.
Assembly
Symbols
Do not fully tighten
Tighten
Operation
• Refer to the instruction label on the
material package and to the instruction
decal on your spreader to help
determine the proper spreader setting
and application rate. Also see the
Setting Chart on this page.
• Adjust the flow control gauge (2) to the
recommended setting. See figure 9.
• Determine the approximate area to be
covered and estimate the amount of
fertilizer or seed required.
• Move the spreader to the starting point.
• Making sure the flow control arm (4)
is in the "OFF" position, fill the hopper,
breaking up any lumps.
• Start towing spreader, then move the
flow control arm (4) to the "ON" position.
NOTE: If the arm moves while towing,
tighten the two nuts attaching the arm.
• The recommended towing speed while
spreading is 5 km/h.
IMPORTANT: Always place flow control
arm in the "OFF" position to prevent excess
fertilizer from being released when filling
the spreader and when stopping or turning.
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Application Tips

• Avoid towing the spreader with the
flow plate closed when using granular
material. A closed flow plate could
cause the rotating agitator to reduce the
material to powder, compacting it at the
bottom of the hopper.
• Start with a low flow setting until you
determine the setting that is best.
• The flow setting should be reduced for
speeds below 5 km/h and increased for
speeds above 5 km/h.
• To avoid misses or striping, overlap the
previous wheel tracks by approximately
10 cm to 13 cm. The spread width of the
spreader is approximately 107 cm.
• Make two or three passes across both
ends of the area. 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 on the spreader as you leave.
See figure 10.
• If the lawn is odd shaped, spread a
border around the edges and then
spread between the borders.
• Avoid getting weed control chemicals
on ornamental plants. Weed control
chemicals can damage these plants.
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Maintenance
• Always empty the spreader after each
use, storing leftover material in it's
original bag.
• Wash the spreader and dry thoroughly
after each use.
• Apply a few drops of oil to all moving
parts.
• Check all nuts and bolts for tightness
before each use.
• Keep tires inflated from .83 to .97 bar.