SPYKER BCS25 25 lbs Bag Spreader Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- SPYKER
Table of Contents
SPYKER BCS25 25 lbs Bag Spreader
Use and Care
MAINTENANCE
- Use only a dry lubricant, such as silicone or graphite on all moving parts.
- Do not use oil or grease.
- Keep the unit clean and dry.
STORAGE
- Store indoors in a dry place.
- Do not store seeds or other materials in the bag.
- Do not hang the spreader by the bag, as this could cause a tear.
- The unit can be hung by the strap or handle
How to use the Calibration system
- Ensure calibration knob (10) is fully pressed in. This sets the unit in calibration mode.
- Turn the knob to the desired calibration setting.
- Pull the gate lever (5) back until the knob springs out. You will hear a noticeable clicking sound and the unit is now in spreader mode.
- Release the gate lever (5) and begin spreading.
- To shut the gate, press the knob (10) back into calibration mode. The gate lever (5) will spring forward, closing the gate.
- Repeat steps 3-5 until the spreading is complete.
APPLICATION GUI DE
- Set the calibration knob (10) to the desired setting (Reference the Settings chart on page 7).
- If there is no calibration setting for the material you’re spreading, follow the steps to calibrate for this material on page 6.
- Before filling the bag, adjust the shoulder strap such that the spreader sits on your left hip when hung from your left shoulder.
- Ensure that the gate is closed, place the spreader on the ground or other flat surfaces, then fill the bag.
- Start walking and begin to turn the crank handle clockwise just before opening the gate. NOTE: For large or coarse granular products, remove the agitator pin from the shaft inside of the bag.
- Walk at a steady of the speed of 3MPH, which is the average walking speed of an adult.
- Turn the crank one full rotation for every step. Maintain a steady rotation of the crank handle throughout the spread.
- Do not open the gate if the fan is not spinning. This will allow material to pile up on the fan or on the ground.
- For the best results, follow the spread pattern below.
- Break the spread area into rows and headers.
- Begin by spreading the headers, walking in paths slightly closer than the spread width of the material.
- After the headers have been spread, move to the rows.
The goal is to determine which setting on the calibration knob will correspond to the recommended application rate for the material being spread. The application rate will be printed on the bag or container that the material was supplied in. Locate the application rate before proceeding with the calibration trial.
CALIBRATION
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Measure a distance of 25 feet on grass or another surface that will prevent the spread of particles from bouncing (such as a large blanket or loose dirt) and mark a start and finish line.
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Fill the bag approximately 3/4 full & weigh the spreader. Record this weight in pounds as Initial Weight.
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Set the calibration knob to the setting that corresponds to the material most similar to the material you are trialing.
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Begin to spread material while walking down the track at a speed of 3 MPH. Turn the crank one full rotation every other step.
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Weigh the spreader and record the weight in pounds as Final Weight.
NOTE: If the scale reports weight in pounds and ounces, see appendix A (below) to convert to pounds. -
Measure in feet the total width of ground that the material covers. Subtract 4 feet and record this value as the Spread Width.
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Calculate the actual application rate using the following formulas:
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Determine the weight of the material spread in pounds:
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Next, find the area covered in square feet:
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Lastly, calculate the application rate in pounds per 1000 square feet:
NOTE: To calculate the rate in lbs/acre instead of lbs/1000 sq ft, multiply the (A/B) value by 43,560.
Appendix A:
Converting pounds-ounces to pounds. Scales will often report weight in pounds
and ounces instead of just pounds. Use the steps below to convert to pounds.
- Determine the ounces value on the scale. …………………… Example: 10 lbs – 12 ounces.
- Divide the ounce value by 16 . …………………………… Example: 12 ÷ 16 = 0.75
- This decimal will be the decimal value of the weigh-in pounds. Use the weight in pounds for calculating the application rate.
- Example: 10lbs – 12 ounces = 10.75lbs
- Example: 10lbs – 12 ounces = 10.75lbs
Compare this application rate to the rate specified by the manufacturer. If the actual rate is lower than the rate specified by the supplier, rerun the trial at a higher calibration setting. If the actual rate is higher than the rate specified by the supplier, rerun the trial at a lower calibration setting.
Continue to run the trial(s) until the actual application rate matches the rate specified by the manufacturer. Record the calibration setting that corresponds to this rate and use this setting when spreading the trial material.
TRIAL MATERIAL:
Tall Fescue with a recommended application rate of 7 lbs / 1000 ft2.
The actual rate was determined to be 3 lbs / 1000 ft2. Since is rate is lower than the rate recommended by the manufacturer (7 lbs / 1000 ft2), the trial should be rerun at a higher calibration setting.
SETTINGS
Seed/Fertilizer
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Spread Width (ft)
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Application Rate
( lbs / Acre )
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Recommended
Dial Setting
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oats| 10| 60| 8
Sorghum| 12| 25| 3
Trophy Rape| 16| 10| 2
Mustard and Turnips| 14| 10| 1
Alfalfa| 15| 25| 2
Timothy| 13| 2.75| 1
Wheat| 16| 90| 6
Crimson Clover| 18| 22| 2
Triticale| 17| 100| 7
Bermuda Grass| 12| 2| 4
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Ryegrass| 14| 1| 4
Small Pellet/Granual| 14| 5| 7
Medium Pellet/Granual| 18| 3| 6
Large Pellet/Granual| 14| 4| 5
Scan this QR code for a dial setting calculator.
NOTE:
These settings are intended as a guide only. Factors such as variation in
material density, moisture in the material, walking speed, cranking speed, and
ground conditions will affect the application rate of the spreader. Because of
this variation, Spyker makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage
actually obtained from the settings listed or determined using the calibration
trial.