ASSEMBLY & MOUNTING (continued)
linchpins (not furnished). Attach the center link (not furnished) to the center link bracket on the seeder, using a
center link pin (not furnished) and secure it with a suitable linchpin. Adjust the center link so that the seeder fan
is parallel to the ground.
Slip the adapter (on the tractor end of flexible shaft) on
the tractor PTO stub shaft and tighten setscrew. Tie
flexible shaft to seeder frame to keep it from flopping.
US-63
(Assemble as directed in US-33, including the following.) Position the hopper extension sides as show in
figure “B”. As you position each side, insert the corner
angle rod in each pocket as shown in figure “C”. After
these are all placed, then insert all the bolts and tighten
them securely . Take out all of the cap plugs in the seeder
hopper.
NOTE: If there is a possibility of using the seeder as a 3
bushel, then these cap plugs should be kept for future
use.) Position the extension hopper in the seeder hopper
and bolt it in place.
INSTRUCTIONS (continued) INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Read manual before operating.
CAUTION!
SAFETY PREPA R ATION
• Know your controls and how to stop tractor, engine,
and PTO quickly in an emergency. READ THIS
MANUAL AND THE ONE PROVIDED WITH YOUR
TRACTOR.
• To avoid accident or injury, do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
PREPARATION
There is a grease zerk on the shaft housing just below
the spreader fan. Use a good quality grease and give this
lubrication point a few shots of grease before using the
seeder/spreader.
NOTE: Use of Stabilizer Bars
Install stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or
sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to keep the
spreader from swinging side to side.
O PE R ATION
1. Raise the seeder/spreader up so the spreader fan is
30-34 inches above the ground. This will give you the
best spreading performance. It is also best if the
seeder/spreader is tilted slightly forward so that the
spreader fan throws slightly upward. (Use the top link
to make this adjustment.)
2. Check the register of the control lever with the seed
gate (material gate). With the seed gate closed, the
control lever indicator should so indicate. If it does not,
you can adjust the adjustment button on the control
rod.
3. DO NOT FILL HOPPER (especially with fertilizer) and
transport over long distances, as it may result in packing, causing poor or erratic discharge.
4. FOR BEST RESULTS use pelletized fertilizer, as it
has little tendency to lump and cause little or no dust.
5. Be sure to sift or break up lumps found in some types
of granular fertilizer before filling hopper.
6. Do not use on windy days, especially when spreading
fine grass seed.
7. Be extremely careful if you are spreading herbicides,
as there is the possibility of wind drift or overthrow into
area that serious crop/shrub damage could occur.
Follow precautions on package.
8. The spreader will not work with rock salt. It will
spread granular calcium chloride if dry and freeflowing.
Any person who operates this equipment must be
instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of
the tractor, implement and all controls.
• Do not allow children to operate this machine.
• Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to
avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for
eyes, hands, and hearing. Never operate tractor in
bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Ensure implement is properly mounted, adjusted and
in good operating condition.
• Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are
properly installed and in good condition.
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