User manual HUSQVARNA 70 LP BROADCAST SPREADER

[. . . ] With DOT on the handle assembly facing as shown, secure clamp bracket using a #10 x 3/4 slotted sheet metal screw. Install end of handle assembly between handle braces and secure with (2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts and nuts. ON/OFF Cable Handle Assembly 1/4-20 Hex Nut 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt 2 Handle Grip 4. Attach ON/OFF control to the upper handle using (2) #10 x 3/4” slotted sheet metal screws. Slide handle grips onto the handle cross tube. [. . . ] Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping the spreader too far can cause uneven spreading. SPREAD SWATH APPROX. The settings and swath widths on the product label are recommended starting points. Always check the delivery rate and pattern on a small area before treating a large area. Actual delivery rate can vary due to weather conditions, operating variables, and condition of the product being applied. See “HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER SETTING AND SWATH WIDTH” for details. 7. (18 feet in 5 seconds) for full 8’ to 14’ spread pattern when applying fertilizer products. Apply header strips at each end of area to be treated then space trips across the area as shown. 4 8. Return leftover material to its original container. HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH Two major factors should be considered when determining correct spreader settings of any product: 1. The product application rate, or the amount of material applied per 1, 000 square feet. The effective pattern width, or the actual width in which material is applied. Label settings are a guide and can be affected by numerous factors. EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH A simple visual pattern test can be made by operating the spreader over a non-turf area and evaluating the pattern. A more accurate method is to place a row of common, disposable, aluminum cake pans approximately 1 foot on centers. Set the rate cam at a middle setting and make 3 or 4 passes in the same direction as shown. Pour the material collected from each pan into individual bottles of the same size. Set them side by side in order, and visually inspect their volume. The effective pattern width is the distance out from the spreader to a point where the amount of material is 1/2 the average amount in the center pans. This distance is multiplied by 2 to achieve the total effective pattern width. APPLICATION RATE Knowing the effective pattern width (for example, 10 feet), measure a distance equal to 100 square feet (10’ x 10’ area covered). Determine the product coverage is pounds/ 100 sq. by taking the weight of the product and dividing it by the recommended square foot coverage (add two zeroes to the weight of the bag). Weigh remaining material left in hopper and adjust rate setting as required. Repeat test until application rate is correct. 5 RATE SETTING CONVERSION The following provides approximate Husqvarna 70 LP Setting Prizelawn BF-1 /SS, HVO, CBRlll, Setting 70 LPsettings for those units listed. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 G H J K M N N1/2 O P1/2 Q R S T U V X Z Lesco Hi-WHEEL Setting Scott Speedy Green Setting Scotts R8A/SR-1, AP&SR2000 Setting E F G H I J K L — — M N O — P R S — — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — — I J L M O P — Q — S T U — V W X Z The following provides approximate 70 LP settings when only the product weight, square foot coverage, and visual inspection of the material is available. FERTILIZER PARTICLE SIZE Large, heavy particles Medium- mixed particles Small particles (nitrogen) Mixed size particles -some fines Light weight particles BAG RATE Pounds of fertilizer used per 1, 000 sq. [. . . ] Slide axle collar against the gear support and tighten axle collar set screw. Impeller surface should be cleaned periodically to remove build-up of product. Build-up can cause the spread pattern to change. Tire pressure should be 20-25 PSI. Oil Oil Oil Impeller Shaft Bearing In Hopper Oil Axle Collar NOTES 7 Parts List Model 70 LP 26 27 25 28 29 30 31 1 1A 2 32 24 23 3 4 7 5 6 22 21 20 19 16 15 8 18 17 PART OF OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT PARTS. [. . . ]