User manual SPYKER 120

[. . . ] WARNING: REMEMBER TO ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS DURING OPERATION OF THE SPREADER. Read Before Using Rotary Agitator Use the rotary agitator only if needed. - See page 7. SPEED - ACCURACY - FREEDOM FROM STRIPES AND STREAKS are yours - when you use this Spreader. wide, depending on the volume/density, particle size of the material and the rate of travel. The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges, eliminating sharp, "Edge of spread" lines which cause stripes and streaks. [. . . ] Does not change the spread width. VARIABLES in product, weather, spreading equipment, spreader operator, etc. , and combinations of variable elements produce VARIABLES in the spread pattern. · VARIABLES include product size, weight, shape, surface finish, hygroscopic or non hygroscopic composition, condition of product (exposure to humidity, temperature, etc. ) · VARIABLES include spreading rate (light, medium, heavy). · VARIABLES include condition of the spreader end the spreading spinner (product build up on the casting vanes, etc. ) · VARIABLES include operator habits, fast or slow walking, tilting spreader forward or backward or operating spreader in a level attitude. 14 15 Granule Size - Dial Setting Guide Dial settings are approximate only. Product Fine Pellets Mixed Fine Pellets Small Pellets Nitrogen Pellets Med. Ft. 1 2 3 2 4 6 2 4 6 1 2 3 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 Did You Know? THERE'S MORE TO A SPREADER THAN MEETS THE EYE ­­­ LOTS MORE Spreadability - Dial-a-matic regulator ensures exact spread rate. Accuway® Spread Pattern Equalizer assures exact placement of the spread pattern - Bull's Eye - dead to the center of the spreader. Accuway® spread control system is so innovative, it's patented. (Newton's law of motion: To every action there is always an opposed and equal reaction. ) Serviceability - 24 hour replacement parts service available direct from the factory. Model 120/220 spreaders shipped set up except control bar and the hopper connection to the frame. 3. 1 3. 5 3. 7 3. 2 4. 1 4. 5 2. 2 3. 7 4 3 3. 7 4 3 3. 8 4. 5 3 3. 8 4. 5 3. 3 4. 1 4. 9 Full Rate 3. 6 4. 0 4. 2 3. 7 4. 7 5. 2 3 4. 2 4. 5 3. 5 4. 2 4. 7 3. 5 4. 2 5. 2 3. 5 4. 2 5. 2 3. 8 4. 9 5. 9 Half Rate 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This is warranted to the original purchaser only, other than used commercially, against defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. *For Spyker Spreaders LLC, products employing metal gear systems, pinion and bevel, these metal gears, only, not inclusive of any other parts or materials, are warranted for the life of the spreader, not to be used for replacement or repair past original purchase. Spyker Spreaders LLC will not be liable for any loss, damage or expense including, but not limited to, consequential or incidental damages, arising from the operation, condition or use of the item. The sole and exclusive remedy against Spyker Spreaders LLC being the replacement of the defective parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY, WHICH IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE, IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Broadcast Spreading SPYKER SPREADERS LLC P. O. Box 7 · Urbana, IN 46990 USA Broadcast spreading is as old as early man. In the early days of agriculture, field seeding was accomplished with hand cast broadcasting. The hand cast method of seeding was a limited factor in growing field crops that were hand seeded. Mechanized casting came into being in 1868 when Samuel Speicher invented the Hand Crank "Cyclone" Seeder. It was hailed as a major advancement in agricultural implements. Paul Speicher put the hand crank seeder on wheels in 1955. This development ushered in a new era in spreading and spreading products. New products and product forms adapted to broadcast spreading were developed. In 1988 a new dimension was added to broadcast spreading SPREAD PATTERN CONTROL - a dead center spread pattern equalizer. Spyker's Accuway® spread pattern equalizer solves a complicated problem with a fundamental patented solution. 16 17 Operating Instructions Read Before Using Accuway Control' Instructions ` Calibrating your Spyker Electric 120 and 220 Broadcast Spreaders. . . Dial your recommended setting (or use the "Calibration Pan" to find the most accurate setting for that particular product). As you are spreading you should be able to see the spread pattern in front of you. Generally, all spreaders will tend to throw fertilizer heavy to the right. [. . . ] The "spring pin" holds the spinner blade in place and stops the collar from moving upwards so that the shaft will not separate. The only difference would be that you must pin the regular blade using the upper hole on the spinner shaft. The upper hole is for the regular spinner blade, the lower hole is for the Mulch Basket. Operating at the Mulch Setting 1. You will notice a slot in the spreader setting dial control right where the 9 is or was located. [. . . ]