Magnum 70HD Owner's Manual

Summary of 70HD

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    Owner’s manual magnum hd commercial broadcast spreader model 70hd part no. 38130

  • Page 2: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 1. Remove the spreader and components from carton and place hopper up-side down on a padded surface as shown. Slide drive and free wheel onto axle as shown with the longer portion of wheel hub facing the frame. Secure free wheel with (1) 1/8 dia. X 1 1/4” cotter pin. Attach dri...

  • Page 3: Operation

    1. Check the product package for the rate setting, and recommended swath width. Loosen rate control knob and slide rate plate to the proper setting. The pattern is controlled by loosening the two knobs on the discharge chute and moving the chute closer or farther away from the impeller (setting a, b...

  • Page 4: Pattern Adjustment

    Pattern adjustment normal spreading of materials requires no adjustment (factory setting “a”) unless stated on the package. In those cases where the spread pattern has shifted, the pattern can be adjusted left and right by loosening the two knobs on the discharge chute and moving the chute closer or...

  • Page 5: Application Rate

    Knowing the effective pattern width (for example, 10 feet), measure a distance equal to 100 square feet (10’ x 10’ swath width). Determine the product coverage in pounds / 100 sq. Ft. By taking the weight of the product and dividing it by the recommended square foot coverage (add two zeroes to the w...

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    Fertilizer particle size bag rate pounds of fertilizer used per 1,000 sq. Ft. Of coverage approx. Setting spread width (in feet) large, heavy particles 5 10 15 m o q 8 8 8 medium- mixed particles 5 10 15 l n o 8 8 8 small particles (nitrogen) 1 2 3 g j l 8 8 8 mixed size particles -some fines 5 10 1...

  • Page 7: Calibration  Instructions

    Calibration instructions the magnum hd was factory calibrated, however, calibration should be checked occasionally to assure optimum performance. 1. Pull the on/off lever to the “off” position. Set the rate control plate to setting “b”. 3. Loosen the rate control knob and slide the rate plate until ...

  • Page 8: Magnum Spreader

    1. Spreader model number 2. Spreader name 3. Part number 4. Name of part as shown *parts included in hopper assembly part of our service is providing replacement parts. Parts may be obtained through your local distributor. Be sure to give: 23 22 21 18 25 26 27 31 20 30 28 29 17 32 14 3 4 6 33 4 13 1...