spread with confidence For Model: 288 THUNDERBIRD Spreading Chart Operation Guide Service Manual Parts List 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 Assembly Instructions Rage Gate Assembly Exploded View 288 Thunderbird Gear Assembly 61 63 55 53 53 55 56 57 60 59 54 47 66 23 47 47 47 66 47 47 47 47 56 35 55 58 52 65 50 50 48 51 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 49 62 51 57 53 55 56 56 55 52 2 3 Exploded View 288 Thunderbird 96 Exploded View 288 Thunderbird 39 98 99 5 5 97 99 94 95 92 91 92 65 63 100 5 5 53 5 4 4 81 89 82 44 45 76 79 79 77 18 5 90 72 78 69 87 68 18 67 5 86 71 4 74 80 78 75 45 44 84 88 44 85 44 18 19 83 101 70 88 19 18 88 5 102 76 88 85 44 103 44 73 4 3 NOTE: (Part 67) Go to www.robinsubaru.com to obtain dealer for repair and warranty. Or call 1-630-350-8200. 64 69 87 71 86 Hopper & Frame Assembly 64 4 5 Parts List Model 288 Thundebird Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Part # 05-296-2210 05-296-2215 05-288-1017 99-10-0205 Quantity 1 1 1 13 Description Hopper Hopper Bottom Plate Pivot Lever Mount Assembly Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1/2" / Hopper Bottom / Support Brace, Lower Motor Mount Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Hopper Bottom Bearing, Nylon Rate Gate / Accuway Guide Rate Gate Rate Gate Linkage Dial Dial Mount Accuway Cable / Wire Fastener Frame Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 3/4" , Hopper to Frame Nylon Washer / Hopper to Frame & Hopper to Pivot Lever Mount Assembly Axle Axle Bearing Grease Zerk / Axle / Wheel Caster Collar / Axle Gear Box / Front Gear Box / Rear Lower Spinner Shaft Truss Bolt, 1/4 - 20 X 3/4" / Pivot Lever Mount & Lever to Lever Mount Bracket Rue Ring / Idle Wheel Pinion Gear Bevel Gear Upper Spinner Shaft Coupling / Upper & Lower Spinner Shaft Spinner Clip Spinner Ball Knob / On/Off Lever Idle / Drive Wheel / 13" On / Off Lever Mount Bracket Felt Washer / Spinner Shaft Inside Hopper & Top of Gear Box Agitator Wire On / Off Control Lever Accuway Control Lever Assembly Screen Handle Bolt, 1/4-20 X 2 3/4" / Handle & Controls Clevis Pin / Drive Wheel Hair Pin / Drive Wheel Bolt, 5/16" - 18 X 2" Hex HD SS / Handles / Motor Mount / Wheel Locks Handle Grip Bolt 10 - 24 X 5/8" / Gear Box Lock Nut / Nylon / 10-24 SS / Gear Box Roll Pin 3/16" DIA X 1" L SS / Bevel Gear Grease Zerk Insert / Gear Box Item # 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 Part # Parts List cont... Model 288 Thundebird Quantity Description Spinner Shaft Bushing, 3/8" Bronze / Gear Box Axle Bushing, 5/8" Bronze / Gear Box Clevis Pin, 1 1/4" X 1/4" / Pivot Lever Hair Pin / Pivot Lever& Pivot lever Rod Bracket Spring / Double Torsion / Pivot Lever Assembly Washer, SS / Pivot Lever & Pivot Lever Rod Bracket Nylon Spacer, 1/2" OD X 3/8" L / Pivot Lever Pivot Lever / Rate Gate Assembly Pivot Lever Rod Linkage / Rate Gate Assembly Bolt, 10-32 X 1/2" Hex HD SS / Cable Retainer Cable Retainer / Rate Gate Assembly Christmas Tree Plug / Back Side of Dial Roll Pin Retainer Ring , PVC / Bevel Gear Pivot Lever Rod Bracket / Rate Gate Assembly Castor Wheel On/Off Lever Rod Roll Pin / Spinner Gear / Lower Spinner Shaft Motor, 35cc Robin 4 Stroke Transmission, 40:1 Gear Reduced Hair Pin, 5/8" SS / Caster Wheels Motor Mount Caster Sprocket, 12 Tooth / Transmission Sprocket, 30 Tooth / Axle Chain Guard / Outer Chain Guard / Inner Chain Guard Brace Chain Guard Bracket / Front Chain Guard Spacer, Plastic Bolt, 1/4 - 20 X 1 1/2" SS / Chain Guard Drive Chain Throttle Cable Throttle Trigger Support Brace / Lower Motor Mount Channel Bracket / Handle Mount Channel Bracket / Frame Mount Bolt, 1/2 - 13 X 4 1/2" SS / Castors Nut, 1/2" SS Nylock / Castors Nut, 5/16" SS Nylock / Handles to Motor Mount /Motor Mount to Frame / Wheel Locks Cable Tie, 1/2" / Throttle Trigger Set Screw, 1" Allen Head / 12 Tooth Gear /Transmission Lever / Border Patrol Bolt, 1/4 - 20 X 1/2" HH / Border Patrol Spring, SS / Border Patrol Shield, Poly / Border Patrol Hinge Bracket / Border Patrol Hinge Rod / Border Patrol Hair Pin, SS Border Patrol Washer, #10, 7/16" OD / Border Patrol Dust Guard Bold / 3/8" - 16 / Chain Tension Caster Lock / Left Caster Lock / Right 05-90-0094 2 05-90-0093 2 05-90-0101 1 05-90-0102 2 05-98-0107 1 05-92-0008 3 05-92-0014 2 05-288-1014 1 05-288-1021 1 05-90-0055 1 05-288-1022 1 05-94-0078 1 05-288-1027 1 05-288-1015 1 05-95-0049 2 05-288-1013 1 SS-90-0001 2 05-98-0113 1 05-94-0104 1 05-90-0104 2 05-288-1032 1 05-288-1030 2 05-288-1042 1 05-288-1042-1 1 05-288-1035 1 05-288-1036 1 05-288-1045 1 05-288-1044 1 05-98-0121 2 05-90-0054 2 05-98-0119 1 05-98-0112 1 05-98-0127 1 05-288-1043 1 05-288-1040 2 05-288-1041 2 05-90-0105 2 05-91-0019 2 05-91-0017 10 05-98-0126 05-90-0114 05-288-1082 99-10-0205 05-98-0090 05-288-1089 05-288-1081 05-24-1084 05-90-0089 05-92-0007 05-288-1100 05-90-0109 05-288-1038 05-288-1038-1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 SS-91-0004 22 SS-94-0007 1 05-94-0042 4 05-288-2221 1 05-296-0110 1 05-296-0131 1 05-94-0069 1 05-296-0175 1 05-90-0044 1 05-288-2200-T 1 05-90-0016 4 05-94-0064 8 05-88-2230-T 05-98-0071 05-98-0051 05-90-0012-R 05-94-0037 05-94-0038 05-288-0035 05-90-0051 05-90-0040 05-94-0034 05-94-0033 05-298-0034 05-97-0030 05-97-0036 05-296-0140 05-98-0108 05-95-0016 05-288-1011 SS-92-0002 SS-96-0003 05-288-1012 05-288-1023 05-296-1070 05-288-2215 05-90-0017 05-90-0065 05-90-0089 05-90-0106 05-94-0072 05-90-0097 05-91-0008 05-90-0096 05-98-0111 1 8 4 2 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 10 2 8 8 1 1 6 7 Read Before Using SPEED - ACCURACY - FREEDOM FROM STRIPES AND STREAKS are yours - when you use this Spreader. The spread width ranges from 6 ft. to 14 ft. wide, depending on the volume/density, particle size of the material and the 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. Read Before Using 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 & sweep. Place felt washer around spinner shaft before inserting agitator. OIL BEARINGS AND ALL MOVING PARTS Make certain the spreader is running freely! Now You are Ready to Put Material in the Hopper · Make certain the rate gate is in closed position. · As insurance against spill damage and spill loss, put material in the hopper with the spreader on a walk, driveway, paper, plastic, etc. · The spreader will be easier to use if you only half-fill the hopper. Later on you can fill the hopper if you so choose. · Or for added capacity, the inverted bag in the hopper can serve as a capacity extension. Also, an extension hopper, complete with filtering and pulverizing screen, is available from the manufacturer. If a dial setting is not found, use the size and weight comparison table found on the back page. 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 can be 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's often a good idea to spread the area 2 times at one-half rate - in cross directions (SEE INFORMATION ON ONE-HALF RATE DIAL SETTINGS ON REFERENCE CHART ON THE BACK PAGE. SPREADING AT ONE-HALF RATE DIAL SETTINGS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED UNDER DAMP & HUMID CONDITIONS. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SPREADER BEFORE YOU PUT 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. Remember: Open the rate gate after the spreader is in motion at operating speed (about 4 mph., or at a brisk walking pace). Close the rate gate while spreader is still at operational speed. 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. Header Header 3' 6' 6' · Left over fertilizer can be spread under trees and other high feeding areas without showing "edge of spread" lines. 8 9 Read Before Using NOTE: With the rotary agitator installed, the rate gate closed (not spreading) and Did You Know? Grass Seed Spreading Chart 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 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 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 · Method #1 bearing areas. Wipe spreader thoroughly with an oily cloth. Oil all bearings and Park, Merion, Delta, or Kentucky Bluegrass 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 · 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. Hulled Bermuda Mixtures including coarse seeds Note: 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. Rye Grasses or Tall Fescue Dichondra 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. Pensacola Bahia Did You Know? Broadcast Spreading 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 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. 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. ® Series 290 spreaders will survive use and abuse. Welded steel construction is double braced, finished in baked on powder coated enamel. Generous use of highe ...