Swisher SP-350 Ower's Manual

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945

350LB ATV SPREADER

Owner’s

Manual

SP-350

IMPORTANT Read

and follow all

Safety Precautions

and Instructions

Before Operating

this Equipment.

Made In CHINA

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE , PO BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX [phone]

www.swisherinc.com

14572 REV. 07-344

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the date of purchase by the
original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective
due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and
exclusions:

1) Commercial Use This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no

commercial warranty.

2) Limitation This warranty applies only to products which have been properly

assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual. This warranty does not apply to any
product of Swisher Mower Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration,
misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or
to normal wear of the product.

3) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and

normal maintenance.

In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized
service dealer. All transportation charges, damage, or loss incurred during transportation of parts
submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should
you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183.
The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher
dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be
processed.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED
HEREIN FALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as defined by the
Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

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Assembly Instructions

STORAGE SAFETY

Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine.
Wash thoroughly with a strong detergent to remove all chemical residue before storage.

Operating Hints:

Be sure you know the application rate for your machine and material. Calibrate in the field to be
sure. Over application can waste material or damage crops. Under application many not give the
desired results. This is particularly true when working with chemicals .
Wear appropriate protective clothing whenever working with chemicals. Even small amounts of a
toxic chemical can affect you, animals, plants, or the environment. Follow instructions exactly.
Stay 100 feet away from people, animals, and building. Stop spreading if anyone comes closer to
prevent injury. Particles from the spinner can injure the eye.
Do not travel faster than the ground or terrain conditions will safely allow.
Do not allow riders. Riders can fall off and be injured.

Wear protective clothing and eye wear appropriate for the chemical being used.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts.
Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
Place all tractor and machine controls in neutral before starting.
Never start or operate machine unless sitting on tractor seat.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before starting.
Use hazard flashers on tractor when transporting unless prohibited by law.
Review safety instructions with all operators annually.

OPERATING SAFETY

All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe­minded operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The
manufacturer has designed this Broadcast Spreader to be used with all its safety equipment
properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. Study this manual to make sure you have
all safety equipment attached.
If a safety shield or guard is removed for any reason, it must be replaced before the machine is
again operated. When the use of hand tools is required to perform any part of assembly,
installation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving, be sure the tools used are
designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer for the specific task.
Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are
recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal,
or moving. Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing, or jewelry to be around moving parts.
Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation,
removal or moving.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, maintaining, repairing, removal or moving.
Never place yourself between the tractor and machine while implement is in operation.
Do not walk or work under a raised machine or attachments unless it is securely blocked or held in
position. Do not depend on the tractor hydraulic system to hold the machine or attachment in place.

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OPERATING SAFETY (Cont.)

A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor. Use extreme care during travel. Slow down on
turns and watch out for bumps. The towing vehicle may need front counterweights to
counterbalance the weight of the machine.
Never use alcoholic beverages, drugs or prescription medications which can hinder alertness or
coordination while operating this machine.
Do not allow riders on the machine or towing vehicle at any time. There is no safe place for any
riders.
Before you operate the machine, check over all pins, bolts, and connections to be sure all are
securely in place. Replace any
damaged or worn parts immediately.
Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and operation instructions to use this
machine.
Never allow children to operate or be around this machine.
Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks on the tractor lift arms to keep the
machine from swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly as practical for best performance.
Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and snagged or entangled in the machine.
Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please Read Instructions Carefully!

1. Right-hand or left-hand reference is determined by standing at the rear of the seeder/spreader

and facing in the direction of travel of the tractor.

2. Check the register of the control lever with the material gate (the opening in the bottom of

hopper). With the material gate closed, the control lever should be in its fully raised position.
Control levers settings. listed on the spreader charts are with the adjustable pointer/stop
installed below the control lever.

3. DO NOT FILL HOPPER (especially with fertilizer) and transport over long distance, as it may

result in packing, causing poor or erratic discharge.

4. FOR BEST RESULTS use palletized fertilizer, as it has little tendency to lump and causes

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 of drift

or overthrow into areas where serious crop/shrub damage could occur. Always follow
instructions on chemical package.

8. Adjust the tension on the control lever so it moves with some resistance, but will remain where

you set it. Adjust the adjustable pointer stop so that at the end of the field you can shut the
seed gate and, after your turn, re-open to your exact setting.

9. If, by chance, the agitator does become jammed, open the feed gate all the way. By sticking a

small rod through the feed gate, the material jamming the agitator can be loosened and
removed. After the jam is cleared, reset the feed gate and proceed.

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SPREADING INSTRUCTIONS

1. The opening in the hopper bottom is regulated by the control lever. The size of the opening is

determined by the calibrated scale. Place the control lever at the desired setting.

2. The spread chart in this manual is an approximate guide based on various forward speeds.

For accurate spreading, calibrate your tractor to operate at the desired speed.

3. Check rate chart for suggested setting for material type to be spread.

4. You are now ready to make a trial run to assure accurate results. Close the feed gates and

put in a pre-determined amount of the material to be spread. Spread this and check the
results. Make final adjustments to obtain desired results.

MAINTENANCE

1. The hopper should be washed after use, especially after use with corrosive material such

asfertilizer, salt or ice melting compounds. When dry, oil thoroughly.

2. The gearbox is filled with lubricant and sealed at the factory. If operated and stored properly,

the gearbox will provide a long, trouble-free service life. If disassembly of the gearbox should
ever berequired, it is important that the box be re-filled with a good quality grease and that the
box halves are resealed with a silicone adhesive.

3. Always store seeder/spreader in a clean, dry place.

4. Before using, check to make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.

5. Paint any bare metal or rusty spots for longer life.

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Step 1

350lb SPREADER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

Note: Round head of bolts should
be inside of the hopper and the
nuts should be to the outside of
the hopper.

1. Assemble the 4 panels with bolts and nuts according to the drawing.

2. Assemble the Hopper Bottom Plate with bolts and nuts according to the drawing.

3. Assemble the 4 Corner Caps with bolts and nuts, then tighten all the bolts and nuts.

4. After assembling the hopper, turn the hopper so that the opening is down for the next

assembly steps.

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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