179 SERIES FEATURES & BENEFITS "ACCUWAY'' Spread Pattern Equalizer ENSURES spreading dead center of the spreader. (Indicated with "22" in model number) spread with confidence Spreading Chart Operation Guide Service Manual Parts List 20 SERIES Gears are unconditionally guaranteed ENSURES trouble free operation. Dial-A-Matic spread rate control ENSURES spreading at exact spread rates. 90 SERIES Optional BORDER PATROL spread pattern cut-off prevents spreading on drive-ways, flower beds, etc. For Models: 24, 28 & 58 70 SERIES Extension hoppers available for all round hopper spreaders. Adds 20 lbs. to capacity. Shipped Set-Up. Saves time and labor ENSURES proper assembly. (except #64) MODEL 298 Mulch Spreader Stainless steel frames ensure longer spreader life, easier maintenance and present a quality image. MODEL 299 Mulch Spreader High grade plastic non-corroding wheels with nylon bearings, no lubrication required, ENSURES trouble free maintenance. It's the spread that counts P.O. Box 7 140 Mill Street Urbana, IN 46990 USA 1-800-972-6130 Fax: 260-774-3416 P.O. Box 7 · 140 Mill Street · Urbana, IN 46990 USA 1-800-972-6130 · Fax 260-774-3416 05-99-0042 © 2005 Spyker Spreaders ­ Urbana, IN U.S.A. Assembly Instructions For Quick and Easy Assembly - First Read Entire Procedure Then Follow Carefully The Step by Step Instructions Did You Know? THERE'S MORE TO A SPREADER THAN MEETS THE EYE ­­­ LOTS MORE Spreadability Dial-a-matic regulator ensures exact spread rate. Accuway® Spread Pattern Equalizer assures exact placement of the spread pattern - Bull's Eye - dead to the center of the spreader. All products - All spreading conditions. Skewing is eliminated. Durability Series 22 spreaders will survive use and abuse. Welded steel construction is double braced, finished in baked on epoxy enamel. Generous use of highest quality stainless steel. Guaranteed metal gears. Reliability - You can count on. Accuway® spread control system is so innovative, it's patented. Is so successful it's used on all Spyker series 22 spreaders. Is so simple. A complicated problem is solved with a fundamental solution. (Newton's law of motion: To every action there is always an opposed and equal reaction.) Tools you will need: Medium Sized Screwdriver 7/16" & 3/8" wrenches Hammer Pliers Parts you will use: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · (6) (1) (1) (2) (7) (2) (1) (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) /4 - 20 x 1 /2" Bolts On - Off Control Cable Rotary Agitator 10 - 24 x 13/16" Bolts 1 /2 - 20 Lock Nuts 10 - 24 Lock Nuts T Handle Center Section Ground Prop Braces Handle Grips Felt Washer Cable Clamp Hand Hold 1 /4 - 20 x 11/2" Hex Head Bolt 1 1 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This is warranted to the original purchaser only, other than used commercially, against defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. *For Spyker Spreaders LLC, 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 LLC 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 LLC 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPYKER SPREADERS LLC P.O. Box 7 · Urbana, IN 46990 USA 1 Did You Know? Broadcast Spreading Handle Assembly 1. In 1988 a new dimension was added to broadcast spreading SPREAD PATTERN CONTROL - a dead center spread pattern equalizer. Spyker's Accuway® spread pattern equalizer solves a complicated problem with a fundamental patented solution. Connect T-handle [46] to center section [45] using (1) bolt [51] & nut [53]. Broadcast spreading is as old as early man. In the early days of agriculture, field seeding was accomplished with hand cast broadcasting. The hand cast method of seeding was a limited factor in growing field crops that were hand seeded. Mechanized casting came into being in 1868 when Samuel Speicher invented the Hand Crank "Cyclone" Seeder. The seed sower was a breakthrough in field seeding. It was hailed as a major advancement in agricultural implements. Paul Speicher put the hand crank seeder on wheels in 1955. This development ushered in a new era in spreading and spreading products. New products and product forms adapted to broadcast spreading were developed. 2.Connect 3. 4. the ground prop [44] to the center section using (1) bolt [51] & nut [53]. NOTE: The flattened side of ground prop should be on the opposite side as the Thandle & center section labels. Dial settings are approximate only. Spreading at one half rate in cross directions is usually recommended. Manufacturer's Bag Rate Micro-Dial Settings Full Rate Once over Half rate Twice over Spread Width (In feet based on brisk walking) 4 4 4 4 4 4 2.25 2.5 2.75 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 3.75 4.0 4.25 7 7 7 Grass Seed Spreading Chart Attach on/off control cable [48], to the right hand side of T-handle using (2) bolts [49] & nuts [50]. Manufacturer and Product Bent Grass or Red Top Bag Weight 0.5# 1# 2# 0.5# 1# 2# 2# 3# 4# 2# 4# 6# 2# 4# 6# 4 oz. 8 oz. 12 oz. 4# 5# 6# Sq. Ft. Coverage 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1.25 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.5 2.75 3.0 3.25 6.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 7.75 1.9 2.1 2.5 4.5 4.75 5.0 Park, Merion, Delta, or Kentucky Bluegrass Attach handle braces [43], loosely to ground prop. NOTE: The braces should be angled away from T-handle assembly. Hulled Bermuda Mixtures including coarse seeds Rye Grasses or Tall Fescue Dichondra Pensacola Bahia 13 2 Handle Assembly Granule Size - Dial Setting Guide Dial settings are approximate only. Product Lbs. per 1000 Sq. Ft. 1 2 3 2 4 6 2 4 6 1 2 3 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. Full Rate 3.6 4.0 4.2 3.7 4.7 5.2 3 4.2 4.5 3.5 4.2 4.7 3.5 4.2 5.2 3.5 4.2 5.2 3.8 4.9 5.9 Half Rate 3.1 3.5 3.7 3.2 4.1 4.5 2.2 3.7 4 3 3.7 4 3 3.8 4.5 3 3.8 4.5 3.3 4.1 4.9 Position spreader as shown. Attach T-handle assembly loosely to cross-bar of frame (39) using (1) bolt [52] & nut [53]. NOTE: Model 58-22 has a black plastic hopper Fine Pellets Mixed Fine Pellets Small Pellets Nitrogen Pellets Med. Secure the handle braces [43] to inside of frame using (2) bolts [51] & nuts [53]. Med. Pellets Med. Pellets & Granules Check for proper alignment & then tighten all nuts and bolts at this time. Large Heavy Pellets Read Before Using New Linkage Adjustment Procedure Set regulator dial to 1. Set lever completely to off position. 4 Attach cable clamp (59) to ground prop with 11/ " bolt and nut and finger tighten. The Accuway has two ramps. A front side and a back side ramp. Viewed from operators position. The front side ramp The back side ramp 2 4 is used to shift the spread pattern to the right. is used to shift the spread pattern to the left. Route cable through clamp, then through swivel and then tighten the cable clamp bolt just enough to allow the cable to slide back and forth easily. Adjust sheath on cable so there is a 1/8" inch of control wire that is visible between the sheath and the edge of the rate gate linkage. Tighten the cable clamp bolt to secure the sheath. Tighten the screw on the cable fastener to anchor the wire, making sure that the rate gate linkage is pushed up against the dial. Trim excess wire behind cable fastener connector when finished (if necessary). 5. 6. 7. 8. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER USE ACCUWAY FRONT AND REAR RAMPS TO SPLIT THE PRODUCT FLOW. Use only the front side or the back side. With proper adjustment you should be able to achieve a balanced spread pattern. First - set the spread rate dial 3 . Now you are ready to balance the spread pattern. 2 1 Dial Setting Information The RATE DIAL has 9 numbers with 10 stops between each number, 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. A Note the relationship of the rate gate opening to the front side of the ramp. 12 B 3 Note the relationship of the rate gate opening to the back side of the ramp. 3 Read Before Using Accuway - What It Does Accuway Spread Pattern Equalizer Balances the spread pattern - Bulls Eye - Dead to the Center of the Spreader. All products. All spreading conditions. Skewing is eliminated. Does not change the spread width. CAUTION: Never, never, never use the Accuway to split the product flow from the hopper to the spreading spinner. Exploded View Hopper & Frame Assembly Drive Pin Hole 47 61 38 42 45 49 51 51 43 53 53 54 53 53 56 VARIABLES in product, weather, spreading equipment, spreader operator, etc., and combinations of variable elements produce VARIABLES in the spread pattern. · VARIABLES include product size, weight, shape, surface finish, hygroscopic or non hygroscopic composition, condition of product (exposure to humidity, temperature, etc.) VARIABLES include spreading rate (light, medium, heavy). VARIABLES include size, shape, design of spreading spinner. VARIABLES include product dispensing on spreading spinner. VARIABLES include condition of the spreader end the spreading spinner (product build up on the casting vanes, etc.) VARIABLES include operator habits, fast or slow walking, tilting spreader forward or backward or operating spreader in a level attitude. 46 50 47 53 53 53 51 · · · · · 45 43 51 62 54 54 48 52 44 63 53 51 39 51 53 40 41 42 37 60 Accuway - How It Works A turn of the spread pattern shifter dial factors the variables. Shifts the product placement on the spreading spinner. This in turn balances the spread pattern heavier to right or heavier to left as required.Adjustment is very sensitive. (Note the very fine threads on the Equalizer adjustment stem.) Viewed from the operators position To spread heavier left - move the ramp out. To spread heavier right - move the ramp in. NOTE: hole in hub for drive pin. 50 Series 66 34­22 Tire 34­22 Tire 53 71 55 55 55 71 53 39 58 11 59 4 Exploded View 12 18 13 Read Before Using Now You are Ready to Spread · Spread header strips at the ends of the area OPPOSITE the direction of spreading. This will provide a "turn-around" area, an area to re-align the spreader for the return spread. Example is for 6 ft. wide spread: Make the first spreading 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 feet 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. Left over fertilizer can be spread under trees and other high feeding areas without showing "edge of spread" lines. Header 3' 6' 6' Header Gear Box For All Models Except 34-22 20 14 18 34 16 ? 41 68 Roll Pin 13 · 35 28 18 34 · 16 28 41 32 33 14 18 34 32 31 36 40 30 · 41 36 · 35 29 31 Cotter Pin NOTE: With the rotary agitator installed, the rate gate closed (not spreading) and with material in the hopper, the spreader will push harder than normal. (This is because the agitator is stirring the material and it has no place to go.) RECOMMENDATION: When not spreading and the spreader is being pushed some distance, tip the spreader so only the idle wheel is on the ground. Cleaning the Spreader is Part of the Spreading Job. IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE - CLEAN AND OIL THE SPREADER 12 Gear Box Rotary Agitator · 18 20 13 Method #1 - Wipe spreader thoroughly with an oily cloth. Oil all bearings and bearing areas. Method #2 - Wash, rinse, and dry the spreader. Note: 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. Note: Good "Dry Cleaning" is preferable to poor "Wet Cleaning". For Model 34-22 · Hopper Bottom Bearing Spinner Cam 26 Washer Hopper Bottom 15 22 14 · · · 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 o ...