STEELGREEN SG36, SG46, SG52 Operator's Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near
any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
quired by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine
authorized
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service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Anytown, US 44136-0019.
STEELGREEN LLC, 920 S STATE ROAD 39 LEBANON, IN 46025
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
In the State of California, the above is re-
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ ........................................................... 2
SAFE OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPREADER) ................................................................................................................................. 4
SPREADER CALIBRATION / RATE CHARTS .......................................................................................................................... 4
SPREADER CLEANING ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
SPREADER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................. 5
CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPRAYER).................................................................................................................................... 6
SPRAYER ON/OFF CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................ 6
SPRAYER PUMP CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................... 7
LIQUID TANK OPTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
HOSE REEL OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
SPRAYER CALIBRATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
STRIKER SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................
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SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
WIRE HARNESS ................................................................................................................................ ........................................ 11
GREASE POINTS ................................................................................................................................ ....................................... 12
SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
GENERAL INFORMATION
Serial Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________________
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SAFE OPERATION
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY .
GENERAL OPERATION
•
Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Only allow responsible adults, who have
of the operator.
PARKING/BRAKE OPERATION
•
To engage the brake, pull down and in on the
of the machine.
• Lock the parking brake.
• Stop the engine.
RE-FUELING
•
ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE and allow it to cool
before refueling. NEVER remove the gas cap to
add fuel while the engine is running, and never
fill the gas tank on an engine that has been
– gas spilled on a hot
engine can ignite.)
• Never smoke while refueling.
• Do not overfill fuel tank.
• Follow warning label on fuel tank.
SLOPE OPERATION
•
• Keep alert for hidden hazards on the terrain.
• Stay away from drop-offs, ditches and
embankments.
• Never operate on slope angles greater than 13°
BRAKE
DISENGAGED
BRAKE
ENGAGED
•
increase the risk of a rollover. (A 10° slope is a
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CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPREADER)
SPREADER CALIBRATION / RATE CHARTS
CAUTION! To avoid injury to hand, ensure motor is switched OFF
Wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment when applying
and handling chemicals .
•
product placement on the spinner. Placing the product
rides the impeller for a longer period. If the product is
placed on the outer edge of the impeller, the spread
clockwise.
• Start with the Accuway control cable all the way forward
or in.
• Begin to spread the product. As you are spreading, you
Accuway control towards you very slowly in small
center in front of you.
•
the Accuway cable in place. There should be no reason
to reset the Accuway for that product unless you see the
you are spreading.
“dead center,” lock
THROW FERTILIZER
TO CENTER OF TIRE
TRACKS
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Product
Fine Pellets
Mixed Fine
Small Pellets
Medium Size
And Granule's
Large Heavy
Pellets
Nitrogen
Pellets
Medium
Pellets
Pellets
Dial
LBS. per
1000 sq.
Size
Rate Once
1 5.6
2 6.0
3 6.2
2 5.7
4 6.7
6 7.2
Over
2 5.0
4 6.2
Product
Blue Grass or Red Top
Park, Merion, Delta,
or Kentucky Bluegrass
Hulled Bermuda
6 6.5
1 5.5
2 6.2
3 6.7
2 5.5
4 6.5
Mixtures Including
Coarse Seeds
Rye Grasses or
Tall Fescue
6 7.2
2 5.8
4 6.9
Dichondra
6 7.9
Pensacola Bahia
Grass Seed Spreading Chart
Bag
Weight
5 lbs. 1,000 3 4
1 lbs. 1,000 5 4
2lbs. 1,000 4 4
5 lbs. 1,000 4 4
1 lbs. 1,000 5 4
2 lbs. 1,000 5 4
2 lbs. 1,000 4 6
3 lbs. 1,000 5 6
4 lbs. 1,000 5 6
2 lbs. 1,000 8 6
4 lbs. 1,000 9 6
6 lbs. 1,000 9 6
2 lbs. 1,000 8 6
4 lbs. 1,000 9 6
6 lbs. 1,000 9 6
4 oz. 1,000 3 8
8 oz. 1,000 4 8
12 oz. 1,000 4 8
4 lbs. 1,000 6 7
5 lbs. 1,000 6 7
6 lbs. 1,000 7 7
Coverage
Sq. Ft
Full Rate
Dial
Spread
Width
REMEMBER!
material (damp or dry or over-
SPREADER CLEANING
•
when cleaning spreader.
• The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your
spreader clean and dry.
• Never allow material to remain in hopper for extended
• Empty material from hopper at the end of each day.
• Use a hose or wipe excess material off spreader at the
end of each day.
• Open and close gate as you rinse to avoid buildup of
material.
• Quickly towel dry spreader.
SPREADER MAINTENANCE
• Understand service and maintenance procedure before
performing any work on this machine or spreader.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
carbon monoxide and other fumes can accumulate.
• Never lubricate, service, or adjust the machine or
spreader while it
is moving or running.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, hair, and loose items away
from any moving parts.
•
•
Fix damages immediately. Replace all worm or damaged
parts.
• Check all hardware at frequent intervals to ensure they
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