JOHN DEERE LPBS36JD Broadcast Spreader User Manual

JOHN DEERE LPBS36JD Broadcast Spreader

Product Information

The Broadcast Spreader LPBS36JD is a versatile machine designed for spreading materials such as fertilizers, insecticides, and grass seeds. It features a flow control assembly that allows you to adjust the amount of material being broadcast. The spread width and fan speed are controlled by the speed of the vehicle, with a recommended operating speed of 3 mph. The spreader is equipped with an agitator spring to ensure consistent material flow.

Product Usage Instructions

Installing

1. Park the machine safely on a level surface.
2. Remove the small closed-style spring locking pin (ii) and hitch pin (Z) from the hitch clevis (L) of the spreader.
3. Pull the spreader forward and position the hitch clevis to straddle the machine’s rear hitch plate or drawbar. Align all hitch pin holes, then install the hitch pin down through the hitch clevis and machine hitch, securing it with the small closed-style spring locking pin.

Removing

1. Park the machine safely on a level surface.
2. Remove all materials from the hopper before removing the spreader from the machine.
3. Remove the small closed-style spring locking pin from the hitch pin.
4. Hold the spreader tow tube to remove pressure from the hitch pin, then remove the hitch pin from the hitch clevis and rear hitch plate or drawbar on the machine.
5. Pull or push the spreader backward to disengage the hitch clevis from the machine hitch. Install the hitch pin in the hitch clevis for storage and secure it with the small closed-style spring locking pin.

Storing

The spreader can be tipped upright and stored against a wall to save space. Follow these steps:

1. Remove any loose material from the hopper and fan using a brush and garden hose. The spreader should be clean and dry before storing.
2. Roll the spreader to the desired storage area and lift the hitch clevis to pivot the spreader to a vertical position.

Parking Safely

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Before leaving the operator’s seat, wait for the engine and all moving parts to stop.

Daily Checklist

Perform the following checks before operating the spreader:

• Check for loose or missing hardware. Make sure all connections are tight.
• Ensure that the attachment responds properly to controls.
• Check for debris build-up that could obstruct the proper motion of the spreader control components.
• Check tire pressure: 30 psi (2.1 bar) for composite (plastic) rims or 20 psi (1.3 bar) maximum for metal rims.

Operating the Spreader

Operating Tips

• The fan speed and spread width are controlled by the speed of the vehicle. The recommended operating speed is slightly faster than a brisk walk, around 3 mph.
• The flow control assembly, marked from 0 (closest) to 10 (fully open), controls the amount of material being broadcast. Higher numbers result in a heavier application of material.

Flow Control Setting

For common fertilizers, insecticides, and grass seeds, refer to the alphabetized table listing flow control settings to determine the correct setting number. If the product is not listed, use the calibration guide to set the flow control.

Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine operator’s manual for additional safety information.

Use and Care

Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine operator’s manual for additional safety information.

Installing

1. Park the machine safely.
   See “Parking Safely” in the Safety section.

2. Remove the small closed-style spring locking pin (ii) and hitch pin (Z) from the hitch clevis (L) of the spreader.

3. Pull the spreader forward and position the hitch clevis to straddle the machine’s rear hitch plate or drawbar (not shown). Align all hitch pin holes, then install hitch pin down through hitch clevis and machine hitch, securing with small closed-style spring locking pin.

Storing

The spreader can be tipped upright and stored against a wall using less space:

1. Remove any loose material from the hopper and fan using a brush and garden hose. The spreader should be clean and dry before storing.
2. Roll the spreader to the desired storage area, lift the hitch clevis to pivot the spreader to the vertical position.

Removing

1. Park the machine safely. See “Parking Safely” in the Safety section.

2. Remove all materials from the hopper before removing the spreader from the machine
   CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep hands, feet, and other body parts away from under the drawbar.

3. Remove a small closed-style spring locking pin from the hitch pin.

4. Hold the spreader tow tube to remove pressure from the hitch pin, then remove the hitch pin from the hitch clevis and rear hitch plate or drawbar on the machine.

5. Pull or push the spreader backward to disengage the hitch clevis from the machine hitch, install the hitch pin in the hitch clevis for storage and secure it with a small closed-style  spring locking pin

Parking Safely

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Lock the park brake.
3. Stop engine.
4. Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for the engine and all moving parts to stop.

Read the general safety operating precautions in your machine operator’s manual for additional safety information.

Daily Checklist

• Check for loose or missing hardware.
• Make sure all connections are tight.
• Make sure the attachment responds properly to controls.
• Check for debris build-up that could obstruct the proper motion of the spreader control components.
• Check to make sure tires on composite  (plastic) rims are inflated to 30 psi (2.1 bar) (207 kPa), or tires on metal rims are inflated to 20 psi (1.3 bar) (138 kPa) maximum.

Operating Tips

• Always operate your spreader with the speed limit for which it was designed – 3 mph.
• When backing, carefully back straight to avoid jackknifing, which could result in damage to equipment.
• Only tow your spreader behind vehicles for which it was designed – riders, and lawn and garden tractors.
• Do not load the hopper with more than the maximum weight capacity of 79 kg (175 lb).
• Break up any lumps as you fill the hopper.
• Do not use on windy days, especially when spreading fine grass seed or herbicides.
• The optimum hitch height is 18 – 23 cm (7- 9 in.).
• The flow control handle should have resistance to movement. Increase or decrease spring tension as required to get the desired flow control handle resistance.

Operating the Spreader

The Fan Speed and the Spread Width

Controlled by the speed of the vehicle. The recommended operating speed is slightly faster than that of a brisk walk, 3 mph. 3 mph is equal to the vehicle traveling 40 ft in nine seconds.

Flow Control Assembly

Operates the flow control plate. The flow control assembly is marked 0 (closest) to 10 (fully open). The position selected determines the amount of material to be broadcast.  The higher the number, the heavier the application of material.

Flow Control Setting

Many of the common fertilizers, insecticides, and grass seeds are provided in the alphabetized table listing flow control settings. If the product is not listed in the flow control settings table, use the calibration guide to set the flow control.

The Agitator Spring

Located inside the hopper. Provides consistent material flow of pelletized materials and seeds. It is not designed to break up lumps of material or seed. Break up any lumps as you fill the hopper.

The Correct Setting Number

Directional Control

Normal Operation (Uniform Spreading)

Fertilizers, insecticides, and grass seeds each have different particle sizes and weights. This can be referred to as particle density. As the particles are impacted by the fan, the distribution can be centered or slightly off-center depending on particle density and forward vehicle speed.

Adjustments can be made by moving the direction control plate (#) to the right or left.

The directional decal located below the directional control plate will aid you in adjusting the spread pattern. For most applications, the plate should be placed close to the center position (2) described by the label above. If the material is coming out right or left during operation, adjustment of this plate should be made to center the material distribution pattern behind the vehicle. Your broadcast spreader has a patented feature to allows you to adjust for centering.

One Side Only Spreading

The directional control plate can be used for adjusting the material spread pattern when spreading near sidewalks  (#), planting beds (4), etc. With the plate adjusted to the left side (1), the directional control plate only operates with 90% shut-off of material to the right side (3) of the vehicle as shown in the illustration below.

Maintenance Tips

• The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your spreader clean and dry.
• Never allow material to remain in the hopper for extended periods of time.
• Should rust develop, sand lightly and then paint area with enamel.
• Periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
• Rinse/dry inside and outside of the spreader after each use. Move flow control as you rinse, to avoid build-up of material.

Annual Maintenance

NOTE: There are two different rims of wheels that unit can be shipped with: metal or composite (plastic) wheel rims. Determine the wheel rim type and follow the appropriate steps below.

1. Remove snap ring (mm), 5/8 in. flat washer (N), wheel  (C), two 5/8 in. flat washers (O) (if installed), spacer (M), 5/8 in. flat washer (O), and axle bearing (II). Remove the open-style spring locking pin (gg).
2. Remove large closed-style spring locking pin (hh), and slide axle (I) out from support frame (A). Remove axle bearing, two 5/8 in. flat washers (if installed), spacer, 5/8 in. flat washer, and axle bearing on the opposite side of axle.
3. Clean parts.

1. Remove snap ring (mm), 5/8 in. flat washer (O), wheel (C), washers (O) (if installed), and axle bearing  (II). Remove open-style spring locking pin (gg).
2. Remove the large closed-style spring locking pin (hh), and slide axle (I) out from support frame (A). Remove axle bearing (II) and washers (O) (if installed) on axle.
3. Clean parts.

Picture Note: View from rear of the spreader.

Remove the Gage Plate and Remaining Components

1. Remove two 5/16 x 2-3/4 in. bolts (W), four 5/16 in. flat washers (nn), four pivot bushings (cc), and two 5/16  in. nylon locknuts (S). Remove the assembled gage plate  (E) from tow tube (F).

2. Rotate the assembled gage plate (E) approximately 90° clockwise, and remove the formed end of the of the link rod (G) from hole (#) on the hopper control plate, as shown.

3. Remove the transmission bracket (H) from tow tube (F) by removing the two 5/16 in. nylon locknuts (S) and two 5/16 in. flat washers (nn).
   Remove Gage Plate and Remaining Components

4. Remove 1/8 x 1 in. cotter pin (ee), 3/8 in. ID O-ring  (V), and agitator (ff) from transmission shaft (H).

5. Remove transmission (H) assembly.

6. Clean fan (J).

7. Remove the four bolts (1), washers (2), nuts (3) and straps (4) that hold the gate (5) and directional control plate (6).

8. Separate parts as shown.

9. Clean thoroughly using soap and water.
   NOTE: Be sure to calibrate the gage plate before using the spreader (see “Calibrate Gage Plate” in the  Assembly section).

10.  Assemble parts in reverse order of removal.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your authorized dealer for service. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized dealer.

IF                              CHECK

Not enough or too much fertilizer is dispensed.| Calibrate the gauge plate.
Flow control handles hard or will not operate.| Flow control handle hardware too tight: Loosen 5/16 x 2-3/4 in. bolt-on flow control handle assembly.

Take gate and directional control plates apart; clean plates out with soap and water.

Material is clogged| Turn off the engine, set the parking brake, fully open gate, shake the hopper until material flows, close gate.
Fan does not turn when pulling.| Find or replace the missing open-style spring locking pin on right wheel rim.

Find or replace the missing large closed-style spring locking pin in the transmission.

Check the position of fan and fan driver.

Check for transmission malfunction: With the broadcast spreader attached to your machine, lift the drive wheel and rotate. At the same time apply gentle pressure to the

fan shaft. It should turn with each rotation of the wheel.

Specifications

LPBS36JD Broadcast Spreader

DIMENSIONS
Size (maximum weight) . . . . . . 79 kg (175 lb)
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 cu m (3.5 cu ft)
Empty Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.1 kg (40 lbs)
Maximum Tongue Weight . . . 17.2 kg (38 lbs)
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire Size . . . . . . . 33.0 x 10.2 cm (13 x 5 in)
Turf tread
TIRE INFLATION
Composite 207 kPa (2.1 bar)
(Plastic) Rim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 30 PSI )
Tire Inflation 138 kPa (1.3 bar)
(Metal) Rim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 20 PSI )

(Specifications and design subject to change without notice).

Flow Control Settings for Specific Products

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Chemicals can be dangerous. Avoid injury to operator or bystanders:

• Read the chemical container label for handling instructions. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be supplied by the chemical dealer and provide proper safety information.
• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment while handling or applying chemicals.
• Prohibit all smoking, drinking, and eating around chemicals.

The following is a list of flow control settings for specific products available for use with the spreader. Some products may not be available in all areas. NOTE: Flow control settings are based on 3 mph forward speed.

lbs / 1000

square

feet

| __

Flow Con Setting at 3 mpha

| __

troll

__

Materials

|  | lbs / 1000

square

feet

| __

Flow Con Setting

3 mph

| __

tool at

Materials

|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
 |
10| 3| All American All Purpose Fertilizer 10-10-10|  | __

3

| __

2

| Eliminator Ant, Flea, and Tick Killer Granules|
3.8| 2.5| Bayer Season Long Grub Control|
__

2.5

| __

1.5

| Eliminator Ant, Flea, and Tick Killer Granules|
2.9| 2| Bayer Season Long Grub Control|
3| 2| Bayer Complete Insect Killer| __

2

| __

1.5

| 2 1.5 Eliminator Ant, Flea, and Tick Killer Granules|
2| 1.5| Bayer Complete Insect Killer|
2| 2| 2 2 Eliminator 5% Diazinon Killer Granules|
3| 1.5| Bayer Power Force Multi-Insect Killer|
__

7

| __

2.5

| Howard Johnsons All-Purpose Fertilizer 8-8-8|
2| 1| Bayer Power Force Multi-Insect Killer|
__

7

| __

2.5

| Howard Johnsons All-Purpose Fertilizer 10-10-10|
3| 1.5| Bayer Grub Control|
2| 1.5| Bayer Grub Control|
__

7

| __

2.5

| Howard Johnsons All-Purpose Fertilizer 12-12-12|
__

3.2

| __

2

| Bayer Lawn Fertilizer Plus Weed Control II 30-3-4|
5| 2| Ironite 1-0-0|
3.8| 2| Bayer Season Long Grub Control|
__

4

| __

2

| Klay Soft Pelletized Gypsum Soil Conditioner|
2.9| 1.5| Bayer Season Long Grub Control|
__

3

| __

1.5

| Klay Soft Pelletized Gypsum Soil Conditioner|
3.6| 2| Bayer Lawn Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5|
__

3.2

| __

2

| Bayer Lawn Fertilizer Plus Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4| __

2

| __

1.5

| Klay Soft Pelletized Gypsum Soil Conditioner|

• Flow Control Settings are based on 3 mph forward speed.
• The products listed are the property of their respective owners and are not the property of, nor recommended by, Deere and Company.

Flow Control Settings for Specific Products

lbs / 1000

square

feet

| ****

Flow Con Setting

3 mph

| ****

tool at

Materials

|  | lbs / 1000

square

feet

| ****

Flow Con Setting

3 mph

| ****

tool at

Materials

|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
 |
4| 2| Lesco Pre-M 0.86% Plus Fertilizer 25-0-7|  | ****

10

| ****

4

| Pennington Master Turf High Traffic Lawn

Seed Mixture

|
4.2| 2| Lesco Starter Fertilizer 18-24-12|

5

| ****

3

| Pennington Master Turf High Traffic Lawn

Seed Mixture

|
4.2| 2| Lesco Turf Fertilizer 24-2-11|
4| 2| Lesco Weed and Feed| ****

8

| ****

4

| Pennington Master Turf Shady Lawn Seed Mixture|
8| 3.5| Master Turf Ultimate Tall Fescue Blend|

4

| ****

3

| Pennington Master Turf Shady Lawn Seed Mixture|
4| 2.5| Master Turf Ultimate Tall Fescue Blend|

10

| ****

4

| Pennington Master Turf Sun and Shade Lawn Seed Mixture|
8| 3.5| Milorganite 6-2-0|
16| 5| Milorganite 6-2-0|

5

| ****

3

| Pennington Master Turf Sun and Shade Lawn Seed Mixture|

3.2

| ****

2

| Miracle-Gro Lawn Fertilizer Plus Weed Control 28-3-3|

2

| ****

1.5

| Real-Kill Multi-Purpose Lawn and Garden Insect Killer|
3.6| 2| Miracle-Gro Starter Lawn Fertilizer 20-27-5|

2.5

| ****

1.5

| Real-Kill Multi-Purpose Lawn and Garden Insect Killer|
3.1| 1.5| Miracle-Gro Starter Lawn Fertilizer 29-3-4|
9.6| 3| Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules|

10

| ****

4

| Rebels Supreme Blend Grass Seed for Sun and Shade|
4.8| 2| Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules|

5

| ****

3

| Rebels Supreme Blend Grass Seed for Sun and Shade|
2.4| 1| Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules|
1.2| 1| Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules| 10| 4| Ringer Lawn Restore 10-2-6|
4| 2| Ortho Max Insect Killer for Lawns| 12.3| 4.5| Sam’s Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4|
2| 1.5| Ortho Max Insect Killer for Lawns| 8.1| 3| Sam’s Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4|
6| 3| Sam’s Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4|
1| 1| Ortho Max Insect Killer for Lawns|
5.4| 2.5| Sam’s Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4|

10

| ****

3

| Parkers Super Soilife Lawn and Garden Fertilizer 10-10-10|

3

| ****

1.5

| Sam’s Choice Insect Control Plus Fertilizer 28-4-6|

6.5

| ****

2

| Parkers Super Soilife Lawn and Garden Fertilizer 16-4-8|
3.2| 2| Sam’s Choice Lawn Food 29-3-4|
3.6| 2| Pennington Lawn Starter Fertilizer 18-24-6|
6| 3| Sam’s Choice Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5|

• Flow Control Settings are based on 3 mph forward speed.
• The products listed are the property of their respective owners and are not the property of, nor recommended by, Deere and Company.

Flow Control Settings for Specific Products

lbs / 1000

square

feet

| ****

Flow Con Setting

3 mph

| ****

tool at

Materials

|  | lbs / 1000

square

feet

| ****

Flow Con Setting

3 mph

| ****

tool at

Materials

|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
 |
3.6| 2| Sam’s Choice Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5|  | 2.33| 2| Sevin Lawn Insect Granules|

4

| ****

3

| Scotts Classic Grass Seed Fall Grass Seed Mix| 2.25| 2| Sevin Lawn Insect Granules|
3| 2| Spectracide Grub Stop|

2

| ****

2

| Scotts Classic Grass Seed Fall Grass Seed Mix|
3| 1| Spectracide Traizicide Insect Killer Granules|
2.3| 1.5| Scotts Grubex| 3.6| 2| Sta-Green Lawn Fertilizer 29-2-5|
2| 1.5| Sta-Green Lawn Weed Control|
3.1| 2| Scotts Grubex Season Long Grub Control|

3.2

| ****

2

| Sta-Green 200 Plus Weed and Feed 28-3-3|
2.3| 2| Scotts Grubex Season Long Grub Control|
1.4| 1.5| Scotts Lawn Fungus Control|
3.6| 2| Sta-Green Starter Fertilizer 18-24-10|
2.7| 2| Scotts Lawn Fungus Control|
3.2| 2| Sta-Green Weed and Feed 28-2-4|

2.2

| ****

2

| Scotts Pure Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Mix|
10| 4| Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mixture|
5| 3| Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mixture|

1.1

| ****

1.5

| Scotts Pure Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Mix|
3| 1| Vigoro Insect Control Plus Fertilizer|

2.5

| ****

2

| Scotts Pure Premium Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mixture|
3.6| 2| Vigoro Starter Fertilizer|
3.2| 2| Vigoro Turf Fertilizer 29-3-4|

1.25

| ****

1.5

| Scotts Pure Premium Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mixture|
3| 1.5| Vigoro Ultra Turf Winterizer 22-3-14|
3.6| 2| Scotts Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5| 3.2| 2| Vigoro Weed and Feed|
5.9| 2| Scotts Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5| ****

4

| ****

3

| Wal-Mart Gardens Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed|
2.7| 2| Scotts Turf Builder 28-3-8|

2

| ****

2

| Wal-Mart Gardens Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed|
3.1| 1.5| Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer 29-3-4|
2.7| 2| Scotts Turf Builder with Summer Guard| 8| 4| Wal Mart Gardens Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue|
2.9| 2| Scotts Turf Builder Plus Weed Control| 4| 3| Wal Mart Gardens Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue|
3.3| 1| Scotts Winterizer 22-4-1| 3.2| 2| Wal Mart Weed and Feed 28-3-3|
4.6| 2| Sevin Lawn Insect Granules|  |

• Flow Control Settings are based on 3 mph forward speed.
• The products listed are the property of their respective owners and are not the property of, nor recommended by, Deere and Company.

Use and Care / Quality

Calibration Settings
If the product you are using is not listed in the flow control setting table (pages 25-27), use this calibration guide to set the flow control. NOTE: Calibration guide information is also provided on the hopper decal of the spreader.

• Using application information on the product package,  find the calibration setting in the following guide and set the calibration control lever.
• Adjust the spread pattern.
• Calibration settings have been determined using a  3 MPH pace or 40 ft. of travel in 9 seconds.

John Deere Quality
Continues with Quality Service

John Deere provides a process to handle your questions or problems, should they arise, to ensure that product quality continues with quality parts and service support

Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have about your product.

1. Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals.
2. In North America or Canada, call Brinly-Hardy Co. Customer Service at 1-866-218-8622 and provide the product serial number (if available) and model number.

Calibration Guide for Flow Control Settings

This product was manufactured by Brinly-Hardy Co., a John Deere Licensee, located at 3230 Industrial Pkwy, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. If you have any questions or concerns with the assembly, installation or operation of this attachment see your local John Deere Dealer or call Brinly-Hardy Co. at 866-218-8622 for assistance.

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