MODEL 70 LP OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” Hex Bolt RH. Handle Brace 1. Remove components from carton and place spreader upside down on a padded surface. Install LH. & RH. handle braces to frame as shown using four (4) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex bolts and nuts but do not tighten. 1/4-20 Hex Nut 3/16 Dia x 2” Cotter Pin LH. Handle Brace Drive Wheel 1/8 Dia x 1 1/4” Cotter Pin 2. Slide wheels onto end of axle with the hub facing toward frame. Wheels are identical to ease assembly.
4. Attach ON/OFF control to the upper Handle Grip handle using (2) #10 x 3/4” slotted sheet metal screws. Slide handle grips onto the handle cross tube. Soapy water will ease installation. (Do not use petroleum based products). ON/OFF Control Clamp Bracket ON/OFF Cable #10 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screws Clamp 5. Secure On/Off cable to the clamp bracket using the cable clamp and #10-24 x 5/8” screw and locknut as shown but do not tighten.
OPERATION 1. Check the product package for the rate setting, and recommended swath width. Turn the spreader off by pulling the lever to the “OFF” position as shown. OFF 2. The rate setting is adjusted by rotating the rate cam to the desired setting. The rate cam locks at each setting. 3. Always fill the spreader on the driveway or sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure spreader is in the “OFF” position. Empty after each use. 4.
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH Two major factors should be considered when determining correct spreader settings of any product: 1. The product application rate, or the amount of material applied per 1,000 square feet. 2. The effective pattern width, or the actual width in which material is applied. Label settings are a guide and can be affected by numerous factors.
RATE SETTING CONVERSION 70 LPsettings for those units listed.
MAINTENANCE 1. Never store unused material in spreader. Return unused product to its original container. Oil Impeller Shaft Bearing In Hopper 2. Open and wash spreader thoroughly after each use and dry completely in sun or heated area. 3. Oil the axle bearings, impeller shaft bearing in hopper. 4. Remove gear cover and wash gears thoroughly. Oil all bearing areas and face of gear teeth. Reinstall gear cover. 5. Gear mesh should be checked on a regular basis during high use periods.
Parts List Model 70 LP 26 31 27 25 24 28 29 30 1 1A 23 32 2 3 4 22 7 21 20 5 19 6 16 15 8 18 17 9 14 PART OF OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT PARTS. Parts may be obtained through your local distributor. be sure to give: 10 7 13 11 12 1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER 2. SPREADER NAME 3. PART NUMBER 7349 Statesville Road 4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN Charlotte, NC. 28269 (800) 448-7543 Ke y Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No.
