C-Dax C-DIT300 Owner's Manual - page 9
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OPERATING THE SPREADER
When the spreader has been correctly calibrated, the hopper may be filled to the required level and spreading
commenced.
To reduce agitator damage to product and to ensure that product is not forced past the agitator shaft when
towing the spreader to the area to be treated, the drive to the gearbox should be disconnected by ensuring the
control lever is in the disengage position (fully back).
WARNING
To prevent damage to the spreader do not tow the spreader at speeds in excess of 15 Kph.
To prevent damage to the mechanical clutch do not engage or disengage the clutch on the CDIT300 at
speeds in excess of 5 KPH.
CAUTION
The double roll pins present in the clutch assembly are designed to shear if subject to excessive use
(preventing greater damage to the rest of the unit). If you find these pins to continually break, engage the
clutch at a slower speed.
To prevent inadvertent operation of the shutter while the spreader is in transit it is recommended that the
Shutter Stop Lever be moved to Position 1 to lock the shutter closed.
To prevent the shutter from vibrating closed when the spreader is operated over rough ground, the Shutter
Control Handle friction may be increased by tightening the adjustment nut at the bottom of the Handle.
Adjusting the Spread Pattern
The spreader has been set up for spreading pelletised fertiliser. When spreading lighter products or products
with a high powder content it may be necessary to adjust the deflectors on the spinner to centralise the spread
pattern. To shift the pattern to the left (facing forward) the inside end of the vanes should be moved anti-
clockwise. To shift the pattern to the right (facing forward) the inside end of the vanes should be adjusted
clockwise. These positions are highlighted in the diagram on the following page.
Shift to the left setup
Default setup
Shift to the right setup
WARNING
To prevent damage to the spinner and shrouds, do not operate the spreader unless the screws are tight.
Fitting the Rain Cover
To fit the rain cover to the hopper, loop one corner of the cover over a corner of the hopper then stretch the
cover over the opposite corner of the hopper so that the elastic edge holds it in place. Then stretch the third
corner over the hopper rim followed by the last corner. Ensure that the cover is properly stretched over the
hopper rim before moving off.