SPYKER P20-5010 Push Spreader Instruction Manual

SPYKER P20-5010 Push Spreader

IMPORTANT

• This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
• Read it carefully before assembly and operation of the equipment!

Operate Safely

Read Before Using

• Keep bystanders away when you operate this machine.
• Use this machine for intended purpose only.
• Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
• Fix damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
• Do not modify the machine or safety devices.
• Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety, and void the warranty.
• Do not let anyone sit or ride on equipment during operation. Keep riders off attachment.
• Wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Always wear eye protection when operating the equipment.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Before you operate any feature of this machine, observe your surroundings and look for bystanders.
• Always wash hands after contact with fertilizers and pesticides.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Part Explosions

Part List

No/Part/ Qty /Description

Assembly

1. Remove two M6 locknuts and M6 x 45mm long bolts to remove pivot and bracket assembly from\ wheel frame tubes.
2. NOTE: Set bolts and nuts to the side. You will re-install them in Step 2.
3. Insert arm assembly between frame tubes.
4. Re-install pivot and bracket assembly through wheel frame tubes and arm assembly with two M6 x 45 mm bolts and M6 locknuts removed in Step 1.
5. Rotate control rod and insert into adjustment handle, Figure 3. Remove one nut from end of control rod. Insert control rod into pivot and bracket assembly as shown below.
6. Note: Orientation of bracket. Install the second nut finger tight only. Ensure rate gate opens and closes fully. If so, hold the upper control rod nut with wrench and tighten the bottom nut only.
7. Tighten nuts and bolts on both sides of spreader at locations shown.

Use and Care

READ BEFORE USING
Become familiar with the operation of your spreader BEFORE putting material in the hopper.

• Practice walking with the spreader, opening and closing the rate gate at the appropriate times.
• Travel at a constant speed and operate the spreader lever position.
  • NOTE: Remember to open the rate gate after the spreader is in motion at operating speed (about 3 mph, or at a brisk walking pace).
• Close the rate gate while spreader is still at operational speed.

Dial Setting Information

The RATE DIAL has 9 numbers with 10 stops between each number. This allows for accurate control of the spreading rate. The dial is set with only a turn, it will automatically lock into the set position. Line up the dial number with the dial indicator.

• The spread width ranges from 4 – 12 ft. wide depending on the volume / density, particle size of the material, and rate of travel.
• The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges, eliminating sharp, “Edge Of Spread” lines which cause stripes and streaks. Extra coverage can be given under trees and other heavy feeding areas without showing “Edge Of Spread” lines.
• Gaps and double overlaps are less likely. Small errors in travel are forgiven and do not show.

WARNING: When spreading products containing herbicides, exercise extreme caution with respect to careless spreading and to wind-drift.

Contact Of Some Products On Some Plants Can Be Fatal

If a dial setting is not found, use the size and weight comparison table found in this manual. Determine a dial setting on the low side. If the setting proves to be too low, cover the area more than one time. A higher setting can be used when a proven dial setting is established.

REMEMBER

Published dial settings are approximate only. The operation of the spreader, the condition of the material (damp or dry or over-pulverized) and weather conditions, are all contributing factors. For these reasons, it is often a good idea to spread the area 2 times – or one-half rate – in cross directions (SEE I NFORMATION O N O NE-HALF R ATE DIAL SETTINGS). One-half rate dial settings are highly recommended under damp and humid conditions.

Rotary Agitator

• Use the rotary agitator only if needed. Free-flowing, lump-free materials will not require the agitator. The rotary agitator is easily installed or removed.
• Note the clockwise rotation and sweep. The place felt washer around spinner shaft before inserting the agitator.

Adjusting the Accuway

NOTE: Moving the Accuway plate will shift the material on the spinner . Adjustment is very sensitive & should be done in small increments until the spread pattern is centered.

Now You Are Ready To Put Material In The Hopper

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

WARNING: Avoid Injury!

Chemicals can be dangerous. Avoid injury to operators or bystanders.

• When spreading products containing herbicides, exercise extreme caution with respect to careless spreading and to wind-drift. Contact Of Some Products On Some Plants Can Be Fatal.
• Fill the spreader on a flat, level surface only. Fill on sidewalk, driveway, cardboard, etc. to avoid material loss.
• When filling hopper with material, always use screen to help break up clumps.

Now You Are Ready To Spread

• Keep spinner blade clean. Excess material build-up can cause an uneven spread pattern.

• Keep the impeller level while spreading.

• Spread header strips at the ends of the area OPPOSITE of the direction of spreading. This will provide a “turn-around” area, an area to re-align the spreader for the return spread.

• DO NOT use on windy days.

• DO NOT overloa d.

• Maximum capacity is 50 lbs.

• Example shown is for 6 ft. wide spread.

• Make the first spread pass at one-half the spread width from the edge of the spreading area or in this case, approximately 3 feet (or one big step).

• Additional spreading passes will be at the full spread width or approximately 6 ft. apart.

• Take a sighting at the far end.

• Keep your eye on the sighting as you spread. You will not need to wonder where you are or where you have been. Continue until spreading is completed.

• Any leftover fertilizer can be spread under trees and other high feeding areas without showing “edge of spread” lines.

Tip: When not spreading, and if pushing the spreader some distance, tip the spreader so only the idle wheel is on the ground.

Cleaning the Spreader is Part of the Spreading Job

Clean and oil spreader immediately after each use.

• Method #1:  Wipe spreader thoroughly with an oily cloth. Oil all bearings and bearing areas.
• Method #2: Wash, rinse, and dry the spreader.

Note

1. Drying takes time. Moisture trapped in bearing areas is slow to go. Immediately after drying – oil all bearings and moving parts. Make certain all operations are thorough.
2. Good ” Dry Cleaning” is preferable to poor ” Wet Cleaning”.

• It is virtually impossible to have rust and corrosion on a clean, dry, oiled surface.
• Again – just before using – oil all bearings and moving parts.
• In storage, ideally the spreader should be hung by the handle. In any case, do not pile weight on the spreader, as excess weight over a period of time can distort the tires.

Oil Bearings and All Moving Parts

• Make sure the spreader is running freely!

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM/DIAGNOSIS/SOLUTION

The spreader does not sit flat| The “feet” or the flattened portion of the spreader hopper support tubes are not bent equally.| Using a hammer or pliers, bend the feet to be equal with each other.
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Deflector shut-off is binding and

will not open/close properly

| Shut off plate is jammed with debris.| Thoroughly wash out hopper and shut off plates with water. Ensure debris is not stuck between shut off plate and rate gate plate.

NOTE: DIAL SETTINGS ARE APPRoxIMATE ONLY!

GRASS SEED SPREADING CHART

Product/ Bag Weight/ Sq. Ft. Coverage/ Dial Setting Full Rate/ Dial Setting Half Rate/ Spread Width

Blue Grass or Red Top

| .5 lbs.| 1,000| 1.25|  | 4
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1 lbs.| 1,000| 2.0|  | 4
2 lbs.| 1,000| 2.5|  | 4

Park, Merion, delta,

or kentucky Bluegrass

| .5 lbs.| 1,000| 2.5|  | 4
1 lbs.| 1,000| 3.0|  | 4
2 lbs.| 1,000| 3.5|  | 4

Hulled Bermuda

| 2 lbs.| 1,000| 2.75| 2.25| 6
3 lbs.| 1,000| 3.0| 2.5| 6
4 lbs.| 1,000| 3.25| 2.75| 6

Mixtures Including Coarse seeds

| 2 lbs.| 1,000| 6.0|  | 6
4 lbs.| 1,000| 7.0|  | 6
6 lbs.| 1,000| 7.0|  | 6

Rye Grasses or Tall Fescue

| 2 lbs.| 1,000| 6.0|  | 6
4 lbs.| 1,000| 7.0|  | 6
6 lbs.| 1,000| 7.75|  | 6

dichondra

| 4 oz.| 1,000| 1.9|  | 8
8 oz.| 1,000| 2.1|  | 8
12 oz.| 1,000| 2.5|  | 8

Pensacola Bahia

| 4 lbs.| 1,000| 4.5| 3.75| 7
5 lbs.| 1,000| 4.75| 4.0| 7
6 lbs.| 1,000| 5.0| 4.25| 7

WARRANTY

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This is warranted to the original purchaser only. Spyker will replace parts with defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. For Spyker Spreaders–a Brinly-Hardy Company, products employing metal gear systems, pinion and bevel, these metal gears, only, not inclusive of any other parts or materials, are warranted for the life of the spreader, not to be used for replacement or repair past original purchase. Spyker Spreaders will not be liable for any loss, damage or expense including, but not limited to, consequential or incidental damages, arising from the operation, condition or use of the item. The sole and exclusive remedy against Spyker Spreaders being the replacement of the defective parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This express warranty, which is applicable only to the original purchase, is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, whether expressed or implied by operation of law or otherwise, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Spyker Spreaders

• Jeffersonville, IN 47130 USA
• Phone: 800.972.6130
• www.spyker.com

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References

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