C-Dax SPREADMASTER Owner's Manual

Manual is about: MOUNTED SPREADER

Summary of SPREADMASTER

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    Owner’s manual for the spreadmaster g e n e r a t i o n 2 mounted spreader c-dax ltd po box 1010, 145 harts road tiritea, palmerston north ph:06 354 6060 fax:06 355 3199 e-mail: sales@c-dax.Co.Nz www.C-dax.Co.Nz.

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    - 2 - safety precautions spreadmaster an important message for owners & operators of c-dax attachments/accessories be warned of the dangers of loading your atv or other vehicle in excess of its carrying capacity. It is important to understand that any loads or attachments whether fastened to or plac...

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    3 for safe operation ensure that your vehicle is adequate for the task. The maximum tare weight is 60 kg or as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Saftey precautions cont… read the instruction book thoroughly before attempting to install or operate the spreader. Failure to read the manual const...

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    4 c-dax spreadmaster g2 owner’s manual (pt.No.2400-7000 issue 10, dated dec 2010) table of contents 2 safety precautions 3 safety precautions cont. 4 table of contents 5 introduction description 6 specifications order information optional equipment 7 warranty liability 8 installation flatdeck 9 quic...

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    5 introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new spreadmaster spreading unit. You join the many farmer’s world-wide who have recognised the remarkable usefulness of this unique piece of equipment. Description the c-dax spreadmaster is designed for accurate application of seeds, fertilisers...

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    6 specifications (specifications subject to change without notice) dry weight 20 kg (spreader only) dimensions width 600 mm height 780 mm length 500 mm capacity 70 litre power consumption 12 vdc 6.5 amps off load, 20 amps fully loaded drive 12 vdc motor with remote control switch control adjustable ...

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    7 warranty c-dax ltd warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment is sold free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of retail sale (6 months from date of retail sale for all equipment sold in the u.K.). Accordingly, c-dax ltd undertakes to repair the...

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    8 installation all models unpack the spreader and check the contents. The following parts are included; spreader unit console owner’s manual shutter lever assembly shutter lever friction washer if you have purchased a quicksmart and/or quicksmart spreader frame you may also have the following. Qs sp...

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    9 quick smart system mounting install the quick smart™ attachment kit on the atv as detailed in the installation instructions provided in the kit. Quick smart spreader attachment attach the qs adaptor bracket to the spreader using the m8x25 nuts and bolts provided. Attach the spreader to the atv by ...

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    10 system interconnections calibration make sure the shutter is in the closed position. If free flowing products are to be applied, configure the agitator to suit. To calibrate your spreader place a measured amount of product in the hopper. Set the choke to position (1-9) as indicated in the calibra...

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    11 calibration guide (average speed 10 kph) note because of variations in product characteristics, speedometer calibration and driving speed, the information in the calibration guide should be regarded as a starting point only. It is recommended that the spreader be calibrated before each use. Cauti...

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    12 operating the spreader when the spreader has been correctly calibrated and the agitator configuration adjusted for the product to be spread, the hopper may be filled to the required level and spreading commenced. To prevent agitator damage to the product and inadvertently operating of the shutter...

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    13 after each use or daily when in use remove all traces of product from the spreader by wiping. Pay particular attention to areas where product has accumulated and built up. If removing product by scraping take care not to damage the surface finish of the spreader or its components. Do not direct w...

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    14 reassembly the above procedures may be reversed to reassemble the spreader. Ensure that the friction washer is in place when reassembling the shutter lever assembly to the frame. When the delivery chute is installed it must be fixed in the same position as the original. When the spinner has been ...

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    15 product throws forward product escaping from delivery chute - check chute/spinner clearance gap, set to 2.5mm spread pattern centred incorrectly - adjust spread pattern centering.

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    - 16 - exploded parts diagram.

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    - 17 - notes.