PRIZELAWN BF1 Operators Manual

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Prizelawn® BF l HVO

COMMERCIAL BROADCAST SPREADER

MODEL

BF l HVO

OWNER’S MANUAL

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ASSEMBLY

5/32 Dia. x 1 1/4”

COTTER PIN

FREE 3/16 Dia. x 2” COTTER PIN

DRIVE

WHEEL

Attach to frame with

(4) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex

bolts, lockwashers,

WHEEL

LEG

and nuts

1. Remove spreader and components from carton

and place spreader upside down. Slide drive and free wheels on axle as shown with the longer portion of wheel hub facing the frame. Secure free wheel with a 5/32 Dia. x 1 1/4” cotter pin. Secure drive wheel to axle with 3/16” Dia. x 2” cotter pin. Attach leg to frame using (4) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex bolts, lockwashers, and nuts.

ON/OFF LEVER

LOWER HANDLE

BRACE

nuts

HOPPER

SCREEN

Insert into hopper

UPPER HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

Attach to brace with

(4) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex

bolts, lockwashers,

and nuts

Attach to frame with

(4) 1/4-20 x 5/8” hex

bolts, lockwashers, and

2. Turn spreader upright on wheels and

insert screen into hopper. Attach lower handle brace to the outside of frame with (4) 1/4-20 x 5/8” hex bolts, lockwashers, and hex nuts. Do not tighten bolts. Attach upper handle assembly to brace

(make sure on/off lever is positioned as shown) using (4) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts, lockwashers, and nuts. Tighten securely. Install handle grips onto upper handle.

CONTROL

Opposite end of Control

Tube slides onto lower

rod and is secured w/

3/32 Dia. cotter pin

Control Tube attached with 1/4 Dia. clevis pin

and 3/32 Dia. cotter pin

TUBE

Handle Lever– attach

with 1/4 Dia. clevis pin

and 3/32 Dia. cotter pin

3. Slide handle lever between lever brackets as shown and

secure with 1/4 Dia. clevis pin and 3/32 Dia. x 5/8” cotter

pin. Install on/off control tube to control lever using 1/4 Dia. clevis pin and 3/32 Dia. x 5/8” cotter pin.Remove tape holding the lower rod to the pivotlever and slide opposite end of control tube onto lower control rod. Secure with a 3/32 Dia. cotter pin. TIGHTEN ALL NUTS

AND BOLTS LEFT LOOSE IN STEP #2.

Handle

Lever

Trim

Control

Lever

#10-24 x 2 1/4”

Screws and

Locknuts

Control Cable secure to lower

brace w/ plastic

cable tie

4. Attach trim control lever to the upper handle using (2)

#10-24 x 2 1/4” screws and locknuts. Secure control cable to lower brace with the plastic cable tie. TIGHTEN ALL

NUTS AND BOLTS LEFT LOOSE IN STEP #2.

5. To check spreader for complete shutoff, pull the on/off control lever back to the “OFF” position. Determine if the

port holes are completely closed. If they are not, loosen the brace/frame bolts and push down on the handle and front of spreader. Re-tighten bolts and check shutoff.

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OPERATION

This spreader is designed to apply normal lawn products or it can be easily converted to apply high volumes of pelletized mulch, sand, ice melt, limestone, and other FREE FLOWING products.

1. This spreader is factory set to apply normal lawn

products. To convert to the HVO mode, slide the agitator wire out of the impeller shaft and remove the (2) screws securing the port plate inside the hopper. Flip the port plate over and lock under the clip in the hopper as shown. Reinstall the screws into their original holes and slide the agitator wire back into the impeller shaft.

Reinstall

Remove Agitator

Wire

Remove

Screws

Flip Port Plate

Over

Hopper Clip

Agitator Wire

Reinstall Screws

Back into Holes

2. Check the product package for the rate setting (letter), pattern

setting, (number), and recommended swath width. Loosen the rate control knob and slide the rate plate to the proper rate setting. NOTE: the rate plate scale is split into two sections. The “A thru Z” scale is for fertilizers and other standard lawn products. The #1 thru #31 scale is for the HVO mode.

5. The setting and swath width 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 rates can vary due to weather condition, operating variables, and condition of the products being applied. See “HOW TO DETERMINE SETTING AND SWATH WIDTH” for details.

6. For fertilizer and other turf products, push spreader at 2 1/2

m.p.h. (18 feet in 5 seconds). Some HVO products require a reduced speed to obtain the proper spread pattern and delivery rate. Apply header strips at each end of area to be

treated then space trips across the area as shown.

7. To keep material off walks, flower beds, borders, etc.,the

pattern can be narrowed by pulling the trim control lever on the handle to the “ON” position. The pattern will end just beyond the right wheel.

OVERLAP

Use Swath Width

on Package or

Adjust per operator’s

Walking Speed

Scale For Fertlizer & Other Lawn Products

3. The trim control is remotely operated at the handle. This adjusts the

pattern on the RH. side. The auxiliary slide is set at the hopper and adjusts the pattern on the LH. side. The pattern control to center the pattern from left to right is described below. See “PATTERN ADJUSTMENT” for further details.

4. Before filling hopper, make sure on/off control lever is in the “OFF”

position. For fertilizer and other lawn products, make sure screen is in the hopper. For large partical HVO products, remove the screen. Fill hopper. Start spreader moving before opening ports, close ports before stopping spreader. Always push spreader. DO NOT PULL. Hold handle so top of spreader is level.

HVO Scale

8. A narrow band of product can be

applied by closing the trim control and the auxiliary shut-off slide leaving only the center port open as shown.

9.Empty the spreader after each use. Return leftover

material to its original container.

10. When transporting the spreader, make sure the

on/off control lever is locked in the “OFF” position securing the lever with the hitch pin.

PATTERN ADJUSTMENT

Normal spreading of material requires no adjustment unless otherwise stated on the package. In those cases where the spread pattern has shifted, the pattern can be adjusted. If the pattern is heavier to the left (as viewed from the operating position), loosen the knob and move the control plate in toward the hopper. If it is heavy to the right, move the control plate out away from the hopper. Tighten knob after each adjustment is made. A scale is stamped into the control plate to provide settings.

Knob

Normal Pattern

Pattern Heavy

Right

Pattern Heavy

Left

Scale

Control Plate

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HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER

SETTINGS AND SWATH 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 the material is applied. Label settings are a guide and can be effected by numerous factors.

EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH

A simple visual pattern test can be made by

operating spreader over a non-turf area and evaluating the pattern. A more accurate method is to place a row of common, disposable, aluminun 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 pattern control as described in the “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.

APPLICATION RATE

Knowing the effective pattern width (for example, 10 feet), measure a distance equal to 100 square feet (10’ length x 10’ swath width). Determine the product coverage in pounds-/100 sq. ft. by taking the weight of product and dividing it by the recommended square foot coverage (add two zeros to the weight of the bag).

EXAMPLE: Product Weight: 25 lbs. Sq. ft. Coverage: 5,000 sq. ft. 2,500 lbs. divided by 5,000 sq. ft. = .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.

Weigh out between 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.

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MAINTENANCE

1. Never store material in spreader. Return unused product to

its original container.

2. Wash spreader thoroughly after each use. Make sure the port

and pivot plate inside the hopper are clear of particles that could prevent the port plate from being flipped over easily. Allow spreader to dry completely in the sun or heated area.

3. Grease the axle bearings in the frame. Oil the impeller shaft

bearing in hopper, and pivot points on the shut-off linkage and spring in the housing behind the rate plate.

Oil Bearing in

Hopper

Grease

4. Remove gear cover and clean gears thoroughly.

Apply grease at fitting and gear teeth. Oil all other bearing areas as shown. 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 the axle collar set screw and hold the 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 lbs.

CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wash Area Thoroughly

Oil

Grease

Axle Gear

Pinion Gear

Port Plate

Pivot Plate

Axle Collar

Grease

Oil

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

2. Make sure the spreader is in the fertilizer mode (three hole port). Pull the on/off lever to the closed position.Loosen the rate control knob and set the rate control plate to setting “A”. Retighten knob.

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

Remove cotter pin from the adjusting swivel and slide off control tube. Slide swivel out of hole in pivot bracket. NOTE SIDE OF PIVOT BRACKET FROM WHICH IT WAS REMOVED. Thread swivel up or down on lower rod as required. Install swivel back into pivot bracket facing the same way it was removed. Check calibration and repeat unit it is correct. Reinstall control tube and secure with cotter pin.

Control

Tube

Adjusting

Swivel

Pivot

Bracket

Port Just

Opening

Shut-Off

Plate

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RATE SETTING CONVERSION

The following provides approximate Prizelawn BF l SS HVO, BF l, and CBR III settings for those units listed.

Prizelawn

BF l HVO

Setting

PrizeLAWN

BF1/CBRIII

Setting

Lesco

#029600

Setting

Scotts

R8A/SR-1

Setting

Earthway

2200/2400

Setting

Spyker 76/78-2 Setting

The following provides approximate Prizelawn BF l SS HVO, settings when only the product weight, square foot coverage, and visual inspection of material is available.

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

A — B C D — E F — G H I —

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P

5 — — — —

10 — — — — 15 — — — — 20 — — — — 25 —

— —

—

K L — M N O — P Q R —

R S T U — V

—

— —

—

X Y

— —

—

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

Pounds of fertilizer used

per 1,000 sq. ft. of

coverage

5 10 15

APPROX.

SETTING

G H

F J

F G H

SPREAD

WIDTH

(IN FEET)

12 12 12

10 10 10

8 8 8

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PARTS LIST MODEL BF I HVO

PART OF OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT PARTS,

Parts may be obtained through your local distributor. Be sure to give the:

1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER

2. SPREADER NAME

3. PART NUMBER

4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN

IF YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR CANNOT

SUPPLY PARTS, CONTACT:

Prizelawn®

c/o Earthway Products, Inc.

1009 Maple Street / PO Box 547

Bristol, IN 46507

Ph: 800-294-0671 / Fax: 574-848-4249

www.prizelawnspreaders.com

*Parts in hopper ass’y **Parts in impeller ass’y *** Parts in shut-off plate ass’y

NO.

BF I

HVO

15095 Hopper*

15094 Hopper Assembly

14879 Hopper Hole Plug (2)*

15096-1 Pivot Lever Assembly*

14846 Shut-Off Plate Link*

14848 Reinforcing Plate*

15098 Shut-Off Plate Assembly*

14836-1 Shut-Off Plate Guide*

15100 Aux. Shut-Off Plate-LH.

15107 Bracket W/ Clamp

14312-1 Impeller Bearing Ass’y*

15101 Rate Control Plate*

14885-1 Spring Housing Assembly*

12704 Rate Knob w/ Washer*

12708 Pointer W/ Screw & Nut*

14863 Hopper Screen

14864 Screen Clip (2)

DESCRIPTION NO.

BF I

HVO

14865 Agitator

15102 Impeller Assembly

15071 Impeller w/ Roll Pin**

14867-3 Impeller Shaft**

14833 Pinion Gear w/ Roll Pin**

14834 Gear Support**

14832 Axle Gear w/ Roll Pin**

14860 Axle

14971 Axle Collar (3)

14837 Gear Cover (2)

14868 Gear Cover Clamps (3)

14898 Frame Ass’y. w/ Bearings

14855 Axle Bearings (4)

14904 Leg w/ Tube Caps

14905 Lower Handle Brace

14907 Upper Handle

14870 Handle Grips

DESCRIPTION

NO.

BF I

HVO

14047 Handle Lever Assembly

14916 Control Tube

14859 On/Off Control w/ Clamp

14856 Drive Wheel w/ Cotter Pin

14857 Free Wheel w/ Cotter Pin

15426 Fastener Package

15089 Shut-Off Plate***

15099 Aux. Shut-Off Plate-RH***

14001 Knob w/ Carriage Bolt***

14913 Adjusting Swivel

15090 Deflector Plate*

15091 Port Plate*

15092 Pivot Plate*

15105 Port Plate Retainer Spring*

15093 Hopper Bottom Plate*

14827-1 Hopper Cover

16465 Hopper Label

DESCRIPTION

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

#14889--Side Deflector Kit

Side Deflector

WARRANTY

Prizelawn warrants to Purchaser the following:

1. Product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase.

2. PRIZELAWN will decide in its reasonable discretion if the part(s)/unit is defective.

3. The spreader or part(s) will be shipped to PRIZELAWN at the customer expense with a written description of defect to the attention of PRIZELAWN WARRANTY DEPARTMENT.

4. If the spreader is used for commercial rental the Limited Warranty shall be limited to a period of 90 days.

5. All Unit and part replacement will be performed at the reasonable discretion of PRIZELAWN.

6. Labor charges are not covered and the unit need not be returned to the dealer for warranty service.

7. Proof of purchase must be supplied to PRIZELAWN.

PRIZELAWN's sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part. Upon replacement of any Product or Product part, the replaced item shall become the property of PRIZELAWN. If PRIZELAWN determines that the Product covered by this warranty requires service, PRIZELAWN shall prepay return shipping charges from PRIZELAWN. In all other instances, such charges shall be paid by Purchaser. Except for loss or damage caused by PRIZELAWN's negligence, Purchaser relieves PRIZELAWN of responsibility for all risks of loss or damage to the Product and its parts during the period the products are in transit to and from PRIZELAWN.

This warranty does not extend to any Product or parts thereof that have been allowed to corrode, subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, or modification by anyone other than PRIZELAWN or that have been affixed to any nonstandard accessory attachment or that have been used, stored, installed, maintained or operated in violation of PRIZELAWN’s instructions or standard industry practice. No agent, employee or representative of PRIZELAWN has any authority to bind PRIZELAWN to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the Product and any affirmation, representation or warranty made by any agent, employee or representative shall not be enforceable by Purchaser.

THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR INTENDED USE For A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF PRIZELAWN. PRIZELAWN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE USE OF ANY OF THE PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGE OR LOSS OF OTHER PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF PURCHASED OR REPLACEMENT GOODS, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OF PURCHASER.