KNOW YOUR SPIKER SPREADER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Spiker Spreader.
Compare the illustration below with your Spiker Spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controlsand theirlocations.
LIFT HANDLE
PLASTIC WING NUT
FLOW CONTROL LEVER Opens and closes the flow
plate at the bottom of the hopper.
LIFT HANDLE Raises the unit for transport or lowers
it for spreading and aerating.
PLASTIC WING NUT Tightens at desired setting to
control how far the flow control lever can open the flow
plate.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPIKER/SPREADER
• Refer to the instruction label on the material
package. The flow rate chart on page 13 of this
manual gives a general range of settings for
commonly used materials.
• Determine the approximate square footage of
the area to be covered and estimate the amount
of fertilizer or seed required.
• Move the spreader to the area where application
is to begin.
• Loosen the plastic wing nut and move it to the
desired setting. Retighten the nut. See figure 24.
FIGURE 24
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WING NUT SET AT "5"
• Making sure the flow control lever is in the
"OFF" position, fill the hopper, breaking up any
lumps.
• Lower the aerator spikes to the operating posi-
tion.
• Start the spreader in motion and then move the
flow control lever to the "ON" position (against
the plastic wing nut) as you travel across your
lawn. The recommended towing speed is 3 m.p.h.
• Do not make sharp turns with spikes in the
ground.
• Raise aerator spikes to transport position when
crossing over concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Do not aerate if the ground is extremely hard or
dry. If ground is too dry, sprinkle or water for
one to two hours prior to use.
• Do not aerate if the ground is too wet (muddy).
IMPORTANT: Always place flow control lever in
the "OFF" position to prevent excess fertilizer from
being released when filling the spreader and when
stopping or turning.
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