Finn T75 HydroSeeder - Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction; Definition of Hydroseeding; How the Finn HydroSeeder Works; Towing Vehicle Requirements

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR THE FINN T75 HYDROSEEDER
®
This manual gives you step-by-step instructions for the operation and maintenance of the FINN
T75 HydroSeeder
®
. For best results and to ensure longer life of the equipment, please follow the
instructions carefully. For your safety, read the entire manual before operating this unit.
DEFINITION OF HYDROSEEDING
Hydroseeding is the process whereby seed, fertilizer, and/or lime and fiber mulch (using water as
a carrying medium) are applied on the soil to establish vegetation.
THE FINN HYDROSEEDER
®
AND HOW IT WORKS
The FINN T75 HydroSeeder
®
will apply seed, fertilizer and/or lime, wood fiber mulch, or
stabilizing materials in any prescribed or desired combination. The materials placed in the
HydroSeeder
®
slurry tank are mixed with water and kept in suspension by a dual agitation
process, recirculation and mechanical agitation, thus forming a slurry that is pumped to the
discharge assembly and directed onto the seed bed by the operator. This equipment is designed
to accomplish hydroseeding in one easy operation with maximum efficiency.
TOWING VEHICLE
The HydroSeeder
®
is to be pulled or carried by a truck that is built to handle the unit weights
listed below. The weights listed below are the weights of a fully loaded HydroSeeder
®
. Any
auxillary loads due to material storage or optional equipment, as well as the weight of the carrier
vehicle, must be added to obtain the proper carrier vehicle capacity.
The HydroSeeder
®
trailer is equipped with electric operated brakes, an electric breakaway
switch, a standard tread width of 60 in (152.4 cm) and is available with either a ball hitch or a
lunette eye.
Since truck weight will vary, ensure that vehicle’s GVWR is sufficient for the particular application.
This information can be obtained from the truck manufacturer or dealer.
Once the proper carrier has been selected, the HydroSeeder
®
must be securely mounted to it.
Your FINN HydroSeeder
®
should be mounted by a qualifi ed truck body
installer. Failure to comply could result in minor or moderate personal
injury. Product damage could also occur.
HYDROSEEDER
®
TRUCK REQUIREMENTS
Type Maximum Weight (Loaded)
T75T 9,990 lbs. (4,531 kg)
Truck must be able to support 1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
down on its hitch and safely tow 9,990 lbs.
(4,531 kg) on a 2-1/2 in. lunette eye.
T75S 9,200 lbs. (4,173 kg)
Carrier vehicle must be able to support 9,200 lbs.
(4,173 kg) in addition to its own weight.