Husqvarna 966043501, 70 PP User Manual

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MODEL

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OWNER’S MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL

1.

components from carton and
place hopper up-side down on
a padded surface as shown.
Insert ends of leg into handle
brace as shown and align
holes. Attach brace and leg to
frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4”
hex bolts and locknuts.

Drive Wheel

Remove the spreader and

3/16 Dia. x

2” Cotter Pin

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY

1/4-20 X 2”

Hex Bolt

Handle

Brace

Leg

1/4-20

LOCKNUT

3.

Turn spreader upright on
wheels. Insert screen into
hopper sliding it under the

screen clips. Attach the upper
handle assembly to handle
brace with the handle lever
brackets facing as shown.
Secure with (4) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2”
hex bolts and locknuts.

5/32 Dia. x

1 1/4” Cotter

Pin

Free Turning

Wheel

NOTE POSITION OF
LEVER BRACKETS

2.

Slide wheels onto end of axle with the
hub facing toward frame. Wheels are
identical to ease assembly. Align the hole in

the wheel hub and the hole in the axle as
shown. Secure drive wheel to axle with 3/16
dia. x 2” cotter pin. Insert 1/8 dia. x 1 1/4”
cotter pin in the hole near the end of axle to
retain free turning wheel.

Upper Handle

Assembly

1/4-20 X 1 1/2”

Hex Bolt

1/4-20 Locknut

Screen

Screen Clip

1/4 Dia.

Clevis Pin

Handle

Lever

3/32” Dia.
Cotter Pin

Handle

Grip

2

4.

Slide handle lever between
handle brackets as shown and
secure with (1) 1/4 dia. clevis pin and

3/32” dia. cotter pin. Make sure lever
pivots freely. Install handle grips
onto upper handle.

Soapy water
will ease installation. (Do not use
petroleum based products).

5.

Attach control tube to handle
lever with (1) 1/4 dia. clevis pin
and a 3/32” dia. cotter pin. Slip

opposite end of control tube over
lower control rod making sure
shutoff plate is between the lower
rod and the control tube. Secure
with a 3/32” dia. cotter pin.

1/4 Dia.

Clevis Pin

Handle

Lever

Control Tube

Lower Rod

Shutoff Plate

OPERATION

OPERATION

OPERATIONOPERATION

3/32” Dia.
Cotter Pin

3/32” Dia.
Cotter Pin

1.

Check the product package for the rate
setting, and recommended swath width. Loosen
rate control knob and slide rate plate to the
proper setting. The pattern is controlled by
loosening the two knobs on the discharge chute
and moving the chute closer or farther away
from the impeller (setting A, B, or C). See
“PATTERN ADJUSTMENT” for details.

2.

Always fill the spreader on the driveway or
sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure screen is in
hopper and spreader is in the “OFF” position

3.

Start spreader moving before opening port.

.

Close before stopping. Always push spreader,
never pull.

4.

Hold handle so top of spreader is level.
Tipping the spreader too far can cause uneven
spreading.

5.

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 SETTINGS AND
SPREAD WIDTH” for details.

3

USE SWATH WIDTH

ON PACKAGE OR

ADJUST PER
OPERATOR’S

WALKING SPEED

OVERLAP

6.

Push spreader at a normal walking speed -
2 1/2 m.p.h. (18 feet in 5 seconds). Apply
header strips around area to be treated.
Space trips across the area as shown. Keep
material off flower beds, sidewalks, etc.

7.

When transporting spreader, make sure that
it is in the “OFF” position. Make sure handle
lever is locked using the hitch pin through the
hole in lever.

8.

Empty spreader after each use. Return
leftover material to its original container.

PATTERN ADJUSTMENT

PATTERN ADJUSTMENT

PATTERN ADJUSTMENTPATTERN ADJUSTMENT

Normal spreading of materials
requires no adjustment (factory
setting “A”) unless stated on the
package. In those cases where the
spread pattern has shifted, the
pattern can be adjusted left and
right by loosening the two knobs on
the discharge chute and moving the
chute closer or farther away from
the impeller. Settings of “A, B, and
C” are provided as reference.

HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER

HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER

HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADERHOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER

SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH

SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH

SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTHSETTINGS 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.

2. 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.

Discharge
Chute

Knob

Discharge Chute
Settings

Knob

Impeller

EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH

EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH

EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTHEFFECTIVE 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
plate 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. If the pattern is not
centered (example: volume in bottle #2 left
not equal to bottle #2 right), adjust the
discharge chute up or down as described in
“PATTERN ADJUSTMENT” section.

Once the pattern is uniform, the effective
pattern width can be determined. 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.

4

APPLICATION RATE

S

APPLICATION RATE

APPLICATION RATEAPPLICATION RATE

Knowing the effective pattern width (for
example, 10 feet), measure a distance equal
to 100 square feet (10’ x 10’ swath width).
Determine the product coverage in pounds /
100 sq. ft. 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).

RATE SETTING CONVERSION

RATE SETTING CONVERSION

RATE SETTING CONVERSIONRATE SETTING CONVERSION

The following provides approximate 70 PP settings for those units listed.

B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

70 PP

Setting

Prizelawn

Prizelawn

PrizelawnPrizelawn

BF

BF

l

l

\CBR

\CBR

BFBF

l l

\CBR \CBR

Setting

B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

®®®®

EXAMPLE: Product weight: 25 lbs.
sq. ft. coverage: 5,000 sq. ft.
2500 lbs. ÷ 5,000 sq. ft.
= .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.

Weigh out 15 to 20 lbs. of material and
spread over the 100 sq. ft. area. Weigh
remaining material left in hopper and
adjust rate setting as required. Repeat
test until application rate is correct.

Z

Z

Prizelawn

Prizelawn

PrizelawnPrizelawn

CBR II

Setting

Lesco

#029600

Setting

Scotts

R8A/SR-1

Setting

Earthway

2200/2400

Setting

Spyker
76/78-2

Setting

Scotts

SPEEDY

GREEN

— 2 —

®®®®

— B C D — E F — G H I — J K L — M N O — P Q R —

D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U — V

5 — — —

— 3 — — — 4 — — 5 — — 6 — — 7 — — 8 — — — 9 — —

— — — 2 — — 3

— 3

2.5

10 — — — — 15

3.5 — 4 — 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 8 9.5 10 11 12 13 14 15 —

— X Y

W

— — — —

20 — — — — 25 — — — — 30

3.5 J 4.5 5 5.5 6 — 6.5 — 7 — 7.5 — 8 — 8.5 —

5

Z

10

9

The following provides approximate 70 PP 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

The conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings for the particular product being
applied. Steps for obtaining the most accurate settings are outlined in the “How to Determine Spreader Settings and
Spread Width” section of this manual.
These settings are approximate and may vary due to physical characteristics of the product. Walking speed, wear,
condition of the turf and humidity, may cause actual rate setting to deviate. No expressed nor implied warranty or
guarantee is provided as to coverage or uniformity indicated by these rate settings.

BAG RATE

Lbs. of fertilizer used per

1,000 sq. ft. of coverage

5
10
15

5
10
15

1

2

3

5
10
15

5
10
15

APPROX.

SETTING

M
O
Q

L
N
O

G

J

L
M

O

P

J

L
O

SPREAD

WIDTH

12
12
12

10
10
10

10
10
10

8
8
8

6

To

8

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

1.

Never store unused material in spreader. Return

unused product to its original container.

2.

Wash spreader thoroughly after each use and dry

completely in sun or heated area.

3.

Grease axle bearings in frame. Oil the impeller shaft
bearing in hopper, pivot points on the shut-off plate
and the spring in the housing behind the rate plate.

4.

Remove gear cover and wash gears thoroughly. Oil
all bearing areas and face of gear teeth. Lubricate gear
teeth and re-install gear cover.

5.

Gear mesh should be checked on a regular basis
during high use periods. Clearance between the axle
gear and pinion gear should be minimal but not tight. If
adjustment is necessary, loosen axle collar set screw
and hold gears together. Slide axle collar against the
gear support and tighten axle collar set screw. Spin
drive wheel. Gears should run freely and smoothly.

6.

Impeller surface should be cleaned periodically to
remove build-up of product. Build-up can cause the
spread pattern to change.

7.

Tire pressure should be 20-25 PSI.

6

Oil Bearing In
Hopper

Grease

Oil

Axle Collar

Oil

CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS

CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS

CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONSCALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS

The spreader was factory calibrated, however, calibration should be checked occasionally to
assure optimum performance.

1.

Pull the on/off lever to the “OFF” position.

Set the rate control plate to setting “B”.

Pointer

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70 PP

2.

Flip on/off control lever to the “ON” position.
Check the port opening. It should be just open.
If adjustment is necessary, continue to step #3.

Pointer Screw

Rate Control Plate

Rate Control Knob

3.

Loosen the rate control knob and slide the rate
plate until the port is just opening. Loosen
pointer screw and move pointer until it aligns
with “B” on the rate plate. Retighten pointer
screw.

Port is just open

VIEW IS

INSIDE OF

HOPPER

NOTES

NOTES

NOTESNOTES

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Parts List Model 70 PP

Parts List Model 70 PP

Parts List Model 70 PPParts List Model 70 PP

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3

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PART OF OUR SERVICE IS
PROVIDING REPLACEMENT
PARTS. Parts may be obtained
through your local distributor. Be
sure to give:

1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER

2. SPREADER NAME

3. PART NUMBER

4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN

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6

15

16

1

1A

34

IF YOUR LOCAL
DISTRIBUTOR CANNOT
SUPPLY PARTS,
CONTACT:

32

17

33

18

31

30

29

19

20B

21

20A

28

27

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC. 28269

[phone]

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24

25

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Key

No.

1 Hopper Assembly 525 56 82-01 19 Discharge Chute Knob (2 Req.)* 525 56 83-02

1A Hopper* 525 56 82-02 20A Shutoff Plate Guide-RH.* 525 56 83-05

2 Frame Assembly 525 56 92-01 20B Shutoff Plate Guide-LH.* 525 56 83-04
3 Axle Bearing (4 Req.) 525 56 86-03 21 Shutoff Plate* 525 56 84-01
4 Axle 525 56 86-01 22 Hopper Cover 525 56 82-04
5 Gear Cover Clamp (3 Req.) 525 56 88-02 23 Fastener Package 525 56 94-01
6 Gear Cover Assembly 525 56 88-01 24 Control Tube 525 56 89-01
7 Impeller Shaft 525 56 87-03 25 Upper Handle 525 56 85-03
8 Axle Gear 525 56 86-04 26 Handle Grip (2 Req.) 525 56 85-02

9 Agitator 525 56 00-02 27 Handle Lever Ass’y w/Chain 525 56 85-01
10 Impeller Shaft Bearing* 525 56 87-02 28 Handle Brace 525 56 85-04
11 Axle Collar w/ Scr. (3 Req.) 525 56 86-02 29 Hopper Label 525 56 82-05
12 Pinion Gear 525 56 88-04 30 Hopper Screen 525 56 82-03
13 Gear Support 525 56 88-03 31 Leg 525 56 98-01
14 Impeller 525 56 87-04 32 Rate Plate* 525 56 84-02
15 Drive & Free Turning Wheel 525 56 96-02 33 Rate Control Knob* 525 56 93-01
16 Impeller Assembly 525 56 87-08 34 Spring Housing Assembly* 525 56 95-01
17 Screen Clip (2 Req.) 525 56 91-01 35 Pointer* 525 56 97-01
18 Discharge Chute* 525 56 83-01

Description

Part No.

Key

No.

Description

PART NO.

*Parts included in hopper assembly