Finn T75 HydroSeeder - Starting Procedure; Area Coverage and Material Capacity

13
STARTING PROCEDURE
See HYDROSEEDER
®
SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION before operating
the machine. Failure to comply could result in death or serious
injury. Failure to comply could also result in product or property damage.
Before starting, open the recirculation valve, close discharge valve, disengage (turn off) the slurry
pump clutch and place the agitator control in the NEUTRAL position.
1. Set throttle about 1/4 open.
2. Pull choke control out.
3. Turn the key clockwise until starter engages and engine starts.
4. Push choke control in for even running.
5. Allow engine to warm up for 3 to 5 minutes before operation.
NOTE: This engine has a safety system that will shut the engine off if the engine
temperature goes above a set temperature or if the oil pressure decreases
below an acceptable level.
AREA COVERAGE – MATERIAL CAPACITY
To determine the coverage per load for any HydroSeeder
®
, three questions must be answered
prior to the application. First, is the job to be done a one-step process (which is when the seed,
fertilizer, and mulch are applied proportionally per load) or a two-step process (which is when
the seed and fertilizer are applied alone and then covered by mulch as a second operation)?
Second, at what rates (usually in pounds per 1,000 square feet, or pounds per acre) are the
seeding materials to be applied? Finally, what are the loading capacities of the HydroSeeder
®
?
Application rates vary for different geographic locations, but in general, seed is applied at 6 to
10 lb (2.7 to 4.5 kg) per 1,000 square feet. Fertilizer is applied at a rate of approximately 400 lb
(181 kg) per acre, and fiber mulch is applied at 1,500 to 2,000 lb (680 to 907 kg) per acre.
(Note: There are 43,560 square feet in an acre.) Local agronomists, agricultural extension
agents, or soil and water conservation officials should be contacted for more specific information
on application rates for a given area.
The tables show loading versus coverage rates for the FINN T75S HydroSeeder
®
. Table A shows
rates for one-step applications. The coverage area is determined by the fiber mulch capacity of
the HydroSeeder
®
and the rate at which it is applied. Table B shows the area coverage when
seeding only, where little or no mulch is applied. The coverage area is determined by the granular
solids capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
and the rate at which the solids are applied.