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Section 2: Operation
FSP300, FSP500, FSP700 & FSP1000 Broadcast Spreaders 309-065M
Table of Contents
11/19/24
Section 2: Operation
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Broadcast Spreader. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the spreader
unless they have read, fully understood, and are totally
familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, page 1
• Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 11
• Section 2: Operation, page 18
• Section 3: Adjustments, page 22
• Section 5: Maintenance, page 27
Perform the following inspections before using your
spreader.
Make the following inspections after the spreader is
attached to a tractor and before loading hopper with
product.
1. Check tractor safety equipment. Make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Check all guards to make certain they are in good
working condition and in place.
3. Check wear on distributor vanes. Replace vanes that
are wore out.
4. With power take-off, start tractor and carefully raise
and lower implement to ensure tractor drawbar, tires,
and other equipment do not contact spreader frame
or driveline.
5. Set 3-Point control lever stop to support spreader
disc between 27 1/2" and 31 1/2" (70-80 cm) above
ground level.
6. Set tractor throttle to idle and engage power take-off.
If unit runs smoothly, increase power take-off speed
to 540 rpm. Stop power take-off immediately if at any
time unit begins to vibrate. Wait for power take-off to
make a complete stop before dismounting from
tractor to check for probable causes.
Operating Checklist
Check Page
Read “Important Safety Information”.1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place. 1
Read “Tractor 3-Point Hook-up” instructions. 13
Read “Operating Instructions”.18
Lubricate the spreader as needed.
Refer to Lubrication.
30
Check the spreader initially and periodically for
loose bolts and pins, Torque Values Chart.
31
IMPORTANT: Disengage power take-off, set tractor
park brake, shut engine off, and remove ignition key
before making the first three checks.
Safety Information
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
equipment, or ran over.
• Do not engage power take-off while connecting or
disconnecting the driveline, or while someone is standing
near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can
become entangled in the driveline.
• Do not allow anyone to climb inside the hopper for any
reason. Serious injury or death can result from someone
becoming entangled in the hopper.
• Be careful not to hit solid objects with equipment in tow.
Hitting solid objects can cause the front of the tractor to
raise up suddenly, throw the operator from his/her seat and/
or cause loss of steering control.
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Always shut tractor down according to “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before allowing anyone
including the operator to connect or disconnect the
implement.
• Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who are
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement.
• Do not allow any person or animal inside the danger zone
while vanes are slinging product (within a radius of 50
yards from the spreader). Stop application immediately
should anyone come inside the danger zone. Product thrown
from the spreader can cause bodily injury or death.
• Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off shaft is set-up to
operate at 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off
speed. Excessive speed can damage drive/driven
components and increase the risk of a thrown object hazard.
• Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where the
tractor and/or implement can rollover. Consult your
tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is
capable of traveling across.
• Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
weight requirements and maximum limitations.
• Do not allow tractor and spreader to run unattended and
never dismount from tractor with spreader operating.
Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove
switch key before dismounting from tractor.
• Always wear non slip shoes, gloves, protective clothing,
safety glasses, and a breathing mask capable of filtering
powders when cleaning, servicing, lubricating, and filling
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