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Manufacture’s Limited Warranty for Broadcast Spreader
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Precision
Products Inc. with respect to new merchandise
purchased and used in the United States, its possessions
and territories.
Precision Products Inc. warranties the product(s) listed
against defects in material and workmanship, and will at
our option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part
fo un d to be d efe ct ive in mat eri als or
workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if
this product has been assembled, operated, and
maintained in accordanc e with the owner’s manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to
misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage
because of other peril or natural disaster.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or
component failures will be covered on the product for a
period of one year. Parts found to be defective within the
warranty period will be replaced at our expense. Our
obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the
replacement or repair, at our option, of parts found to be
defective in material and workmanship.
Contacting Service
Warranty parts replacements are available, ONLY WITH
PROOF OF PURCHASE, through our Customer Service
Department.
Call 1 (800) 225-5891
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:
1. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants and
filters.
2. Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use
or exposure.
3. Transportation and/or labor charges.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies
after the applicable period of expressed written warranty
above as to the part as identified below. No other
expressed warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mentioned a bove, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,
shall bind Precision Products Inc. during the period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement
of the product as set forth above. The provisions as set
forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive
remedy arising from the purchase.
Precision Products Inc. will not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or
replacement lawn care services, or for rental expenses to
temporarily replace a warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
During the warranty period, t he exclusive reme dy is
replacement of the part. In no event shall recovery of
any kind be greater that the amount of the purchase
price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk
and lia bility for loss, damage, or injury to you and your
property and/or to others and their property arising out
of the misuse or inability to use this product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other
than the original purchaser or to the person for w hom it
was purchased as a gift.
Local Law to this Warranty
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rig hts, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Warranty Period
The warranty period stated below begins with the Proof
of Purchase. Wit hout the proof of purchase, the
warranty period begins from the date of manufacture.
Product Warranty Period
The warranty period for this product is as follows: All
parts are covered for 1 year.
Owner’s Manual | SB6000RD|
Broadcast Spreader
Caution: Read all Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions Carefully.
Your New Broadcast Spreader
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Precision Products Inc. Broadcast Spreader. Your
spreader has been engineered and built to give you
the most dependable and best performing product
possible.
If you experience any problem you can not easily
resolve, please feel free to contact our
knowledgeable and helpful customer service
department toll-free at 1 (800) 225-5891.
Form No. 2996-7 (Rev. 1/17)
Tread pattern on tires may vary.
Manual Contents
Safety Instructions 2
Carton Contents 2-3
Assembly 4-6
Operation 7
Maintenance 7
Parts 8-9
Application Chart 10-11
Warranty 12
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Safety Instructions
All power equipment can cause injury or property damage if operated improperly. Please read and observe
the following safety rules and exercise caution at all times when operating equipment.
Do not allow anyone to operate the spreader without having read the owner’s manual or without having
received proper instruction.
Keep people and animals at a safe distance.
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may get caught in moving parts.
This unit may have sharp points. Handle with care.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
The spreader should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any damage
should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owner’s manual.
Carton Contents
1. Hopper Assembly
2. Left Handle
3. Right Handle
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Calculating Your Flow Setting
To calculate how many pounds of material to spread
per 1000 square feet of lawn. Follow these steps.
1. Read on your material bag how many square feet
of area the contents of the bag will cover and how
many pounds the bag weighs.
Example:
You have purchased a bag of fertilizer that states
that it will cover 5,000 square feet, and weighs
16.0 pounds.
2. To calculate coverage divide bag weight by
suggested coverage to obtain pounds per square
foot that is needed to be applied.
Example:
16.0 lbs. ÷ 5,000 sq. ft. = .0032 lbs./sq. ft.
3. To calculate how much you need for 1000 sq. ft.
multiply the pounds per square foot obtained
above by 1000.
Example:
.0032 lbs/sq. ft. x 1000 = 3.2 lbs./1000 sq. ft.
4. Refer to standard settings table and locate the
appropriate settings number.
Example:
3.2 lbs./1000 sq. ft is closest to a 3 lbs./1000 sq. ft
so the spreader setting is a 5.
These are general information setting intended to
be used as only references.
STANDARD SETTINGS
Fertilizer Setting
Lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Broadcast Spreaders
2.5 4
3.0 5
3.5 5.5
4.0 6
Grass Seed Setting
Blue Grass 3
Bent Grass 3
Fine Mixture 10
Coarse Seed 10
Insecticide Setting
(Diazinion) 3.5
_____________________Length
X_____________________Width
=_____________________Total sq. ft.
-______________________Non-Lawn Area
House, drive etc.
=_____________________Total sq. ft.
Coverage
Caution
On the bag of fertilizer there should be a
chart that gives the recommended settings for
that par ticular bag. Because di fferen t
manufactures of fertilizer make the granules
different sizes it is impossible for spreader
manufactures to give guidelines for all of the
different fertilizers. In addition to this walking
speed and terrain, may vary, therefore settings
may need to be adjusted. Because of these
conditions, Precision Product Inc. makes no
warranty as to the uniformity of coverage
actually obtained fr om any of these
calculations.
CALCULATING COVERAGE AREA
Calculating Coverage Area
Length
Width
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Applying Product
1. Set Flow Rate
Calculate or find the rate setting for the
product being spread. See the calculation
chart on the next page.
With control lever in the off position, press
down on the calibration indicator button
and slide it to desired setting number.
2. Fill the Hopper
With the spreader control lever in the off
position, fill the spreader over a patch of
bare ground or sidewalk/driveway.
D O NOT fill the spreader on the lawn.
Sweep up any spilled product.
3. Apply
While unit is in motion at approximately 3
miles per hour, push spreader control lever
up to calibration indicator button to release
product.
Application Tips
For rectangular lawns, apply two header strips
at each end of the lawn and then go back and
forth between the header strips. Close spreader at
the end of each pass and reopen at the start of
next pass.
For irregular-shaped lawns, apply one header
strip around the entire lawn, and then go back and
forth.
To avoid streaks or misses, slightly overlap each
strip over the edge of the previous strip.
U se the settings under “Standard Settings” Section
for most applications by figuring lbs. per 1000
square feet.
These numbers are for a one pass application.
A two pass application is recommended, using a
crisscross pattern. If using this method, us half the
setting number given.
If you think too much is being applied, cut down
your setting. The solution for too much fertilizer is
water.
Close Spreader at the end of each pass. Open
again at the start of your next pass.
Over Lap
Broadcast Spreader Application Chart
OFF
Control Lever
Calibration
Indicator Button
Settings
Numbers
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Parts Used During Assembly
Shown Full Size
Not Shown Full Size
Ref. Qty. Description
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4
5
6
7
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Hopper Assembly
Left Handle
Right Handle
1/4” x 2— 1/4” Carriage Bolt
1/4” x 2—1/4” Hex Head Bolt
1/4” x 1—1/2” Hex Head Bolt
1/4” Nylock Nut
1/4” Wing Nut
1” Tube Plug
Support Brace
1” Handle Grip
Having Problems?
Installation Questions?
Missing Parts?
Replacement Parts?
Don’t go back to the store!
Let us help you!
Please call our helpful Customer Service Department
Toll-Free at (800) 225-5891 We will be happy to
assist you.
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Assembly Instructions
Tools Required for Assembly
Minimum
(2) 1/2” Wrenches
(1) Hammer
Remove from Carton
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and
identify them using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.
1. Attach both the Right Handle and the Left Handle to the outside of the Wrap Around Support
using 1/4” x 2 -1/4” Hex Head and 1/4” Nylock Nuts. The top bolts will go from the outside—in and
the bottom bolts will go from inside—out. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
1/4” Nylock
Nuts
Right
Handle
Left Handle
1/4” x 2-1/4”
Hex Head Bolt
9
*Not all pieces shown.
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24
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1/4” Nylock Nut
1/4” Hex Head Nut
#6 Pan Head Screw
5/8” Wheel Bushing
1” Tube Plug
5/8” Flat Washer
Cotter Pin 1/8” x 1-1/4”
Washer #10 Flat
1/2” Retaining Ring
1/4” Flat Washer
Rain Cover
Washer 1/4” Fender
1” Handle Grip
Agitator Pin
Nut 10-24 Hex (Not Shown)
Lock Washer # 10 (Not Shown)
1558
1270
6010
6214
3060
1646
1262
3605
1008
1817
2906
5068
3042
2148PU
3618
3636
SB6000RD/SB6000RDOS
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Qty. Description Part No.
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14
15
16
17
18
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
6
1
1
1
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Hopper
Gear Case Assembly
Spinner Disc
Left Handle
Right Handle
Support Brace
Wrap Around Support
Strainer
Control Cable
Wheel
1/4” x 2—1/4” Carriage Bolt
1/4” x 2—1/4” Hex Head Bolt
1/4” x 2” Hex Head Bolt
1/4” x 1—1/2” Hex Head Bolt
1/4” x 1/2” Hex Head Bolt
Axle
Slide Plate
1/4” Wing Nut
2969
2980
2614
7127B
7125B
7124B
7156GYOS
2936B
2443C
2197
1868
2101
1086
6129
1647
2589
1307
2828
Parts and Support
Please do not return this product to the
store prior to contacting Precision.
At Precision Products Inc. our goal is to deliver quality, value and outstanding service. If for any reason our
product does not meet your expectations, please contact us and we will take care of any problem you may
have with this unit.
When ordering replacement parts please have the model number, part description, part number, inspector
number and date on box, available so that we can best serve you.
1 (800) 225-5891
www.precisionprodinc.com
Precision Products Inc.
316 Limit St.
Lincoln IL 62656
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2. Attach the Support Brace to the bottom of the Right Handle and the Left Handle, using 1/4” x
1-1/2” Hex Head Bolts and 1/4” Nylock Nuts. See Figure 2.
1/4” x 1—1/2” Hex
Head Bolt
1/4” Nylock
Nut
Support
Brace
Figure 2
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3. Attach the Control Cable to the outside of the Left Handle using a 1/4” x 2—1/4” Carriage Bolt
and a 1/4” Wing Nut. Insert the 1” Tube Plugs inside the opening of both handle bottoms. Place the
1” Handle Grips over both Handle tops. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
1/4” Wing
Nut
1” Handle
Grip
1/4” x 2-1/2”
Carriage Bolt
1” Tube Plug
Control Cable
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Using Your Spreaders Controller
Settings are made by pushing down on the
Calibration Indicator button and setting to the
desired number on the Control Cable Assembly.
See Application Chart For Setting
Information.
ON—Push the Control Lever forward until it
stops against Calibration Button.
OFF—Pull Control Lever back until it stops.
Maintenance Instructions
1. Empty hopper after each use. Do not store
spreader with material left in hopper.
2. Wash spreader thoroughly and wipe dry.
3. Lubricate all moving parts. Use a grease gun to
apply grease to the gearbox assembly.
CAUTION: Use a reasonable amount of
grease. DO NOT pack gearbox full of
grease. Apply oil to spinner shaft (including
area shaft that extends through hopper)., slide
plate and where the spinner shaft and axle
extend through the gearbox.
Broadcast Spreader Operation
1. Always have the control lever in OFF position
before filling the hopper.
2. Always push the spreader forward to operate:
do not operate in reverse.
3. Start moving forward before pushing the
control lever to the ON position. Pull the control
lever to OFF position before stopping or
turning.
4. Push the spreader at a steady pace.
5. To avoid misses or striping, space each pass
across the lawn so approximately 20% of the
spread with overlaps onto the previous pass.
This provides a “feathered” overlap to even out
distribution over the width of the spread.
DO NOT allow spreader to sit stationary with
material in the hopper and control lever in the
ON position
CAUTION: Care must be taken with any weed
killer, pesticide, or combination product. They
can be harmful to other plant life in the yard.
Maximum operating weight—130 lbs.
Figure 4
Calibration
Indicator
Button
Control
Lever
Setting
Numbers
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