DCS 65PT Compost Topdresser User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: DCS

Table of Contents

DCS 65PT Compost Topdresser
LIMITED WARRANTY
INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
ASSEMBLY
References
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DCS 65PT Compost Topdresser

LIMITED WARRANTY

Earth & Turf Products, LLC warrants to the original Purchaser, all Earth & Turf products, manufactured by it, to be free from defects in both material and workmanship under normal use and service.

Earth & Turf Products, LLC obligation under this Warranty shall be limited to replacement or repair of any parts thereof, free of charge to the original Purchaser, at its place of business, provided, however, that the part(s) to be replaced or repaired, shall within 2 years after delivery to the original Purchaser, be demonstrated to be defective: which determination shall be made by Company.

The said components or parts must be returned through the Selling dealer or distributor directly to the Company with all transportation charges prepaid.
Notice of defects shall be furnished in writing to the Seller and to the agent through whom the machinery was received, disclosing in full all known defects and failure in operation and use, and reasonable time shall be given to the Seller to remedy any such defects and failures.
Failure to make such trial or to give such notice shall be deemed an absolute acceptance by the Buyer and satisfaction in full of this Limited Warranty.

Under no circumstances does this warranty cover normal wear of any parts, components or material which, in the opinion of the Seller and the Company, have been subjected to neglect, misuse, alteration, accident, or if repaired, with parts other than those manufactured by and obtained from Earth & Turf Products, LLC.
This Warranty does not cover components which are already covered by a separate Warranty provided by the supplier of said parts or components.
Earth & Turf Products, LLC’s obligation under this Warranty is limited to repair or replacement, free of charge to the original Purchaser, of any part which in the judgement of the Company is defective.

THIS WARRANTY IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE AND PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON ITS PART AND ANY IMPLIED PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT, ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH A SALE OF THESE PRODUCTS.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THESE PRODUCTS OR TO ANY PART THEREOF WHICH HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO ACCIDENT, NEGLIGENCE, ALTERATION, ABUSE OR MISUSE.

The Company makes no warranty whatsoever in respect to accessories or parts not supplied by the Company.
The term “original Purchaser”, as used in this Warranty, shall be deemed to mean that person for whom the product is originally supplied.
The Company, under this Warranty, cannot guarantee that existing conditions beyond its control will not affect its ability to obtain materials or manufacture necessary replacement parts.
The Company reserves the right to make design changes, or specifications at anytime, without any contingent obligation on its parts to purchasers of machines and parts previously sold.
No one is authorized to alter, modify or change the terms of this Warranty in any manner.
The Company warrants the Construction of the equipment sold herein and will replace it at its expense for a period of 2 years from the date hereof, any parts which prove defective as determined under the terms of this Limited Warranty.
This Warranty shall apply only within the boundaries of the continental United States.

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION!!!
Operator must read before using unit.

KEEP HANDS AWAY from any moving parts of the spreader during operations.
NEVER run spreader unless all guards are securely tightened in proper position.
NEVER repair any parts or make any adjustments while machine is in motion.
NEVER wear loose clothing around any moving parts of the machine.
NEVER allow anyone to ride spreader.
NEVER operate on slopes.
!Failure to heed the above warnings may result in personal injury or death.

MAINTENANCE

The Model 65PT has a very simple design, with maintenance-free, sealed bearings in all but three places – the wheel bearings. These bearings will require lubrication every 10 hours. Grease zerks are located on the right wheel hub and below the axle on both sides of the unit. Maintenance Interval – with each use.
Always check tire pressure before using the 65PT.
Store the 65PT Topdresser Inside for extended service life.
Pressure wash the conveyor rollers weekly through the four round holes to insure longer life of the conveyor belt.
to Adjust Conveyor Belt Tightness, loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE, the 4 nuts on the slide tighteners on both sides. Using a ¾O wrench, tighten the adjusting nut until there is ½O to ¾O play in the center of the conveyor belt. Always measure each side so the adjustment is equal on both sides.
The End Gate is Adjustable for different material flow rates by simply using the gate adjuster handle at the right front of the unit. Pull the pin out, turn the handle to set the endgate at the proper height, and replace the pin.
The Brush That Sweeps Excess Material off the Conveyor Belt at the front of the unit is adjustable as it wears. Remove the brush from the unit, loosen the keeper nuts, and slide the brush higher. Replace the brush with bristle tips engaging the belt and tighten the nuts.
The Chain on the Drive Wheel has an idler sprocket tensioner. To adjust it, remove the shield, loosen the nut on the idler sprocket, press down on it to properly tension the chain, then tighten the nut to secure.

OPERATION

The Model 65PT is designed to spread compost, sand, and topdressing blends. The unit is available with two types of tongue – one to fit the drawbars of conventional, 4-wheel tractors and one to fit 2- wheel, walk-behind tractors. Attach tongue to drawbar using a threaded bolt and secure with a nut or with the proper hitch pin.
Be Sure that the topdresser is sitting on level ground before filling the hopper.
Load the Hopper, making sure that the material to be spread is flowable. This is necessary for proper spreading.
To Begin Spreading,engage the clutch pin on the left side of the machine. Adjust the endgate opening using the adjustment handle, (see Maintenance #6) so that it is open the right width for the spread depth desired.
To End Spreading and Stop Material Flow, stop the unit, lift the engagement pin up and set it on top of the stop rest point

Important Operating Information

Clean spreader completely after each use. Pressure wash the conveyor rollers weekly through their access holes.
All compost or topdressing materials being run through the spreader unit must be screened to ½O minus in order to flow freely and avoid clogging the feed opening.
To increase the service life of spreader unit, material should never be stored in spreader.