Magnum 70HD Owner's Manual - 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, or C). See
“PATTERN ADJUSTMENT” for details.
2.
Always fill the spreader on the driveway or
sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure screen is in
hopper and spreader is in the “OFF” position
.
3.
Start spreader moving before opening port.
Close before stopping. Always push spreader,
never pull.
4.
Hold handle so top of spreader is level.
Tipping the spreader too far can cause uneven
spreading.
5.
The settings and swath widths on the product
label are recommended starting points. Always
check the delivery rate and pattern on a small
area before treating a large area. Actual delivery
rate can vary due to weather conditions,
operating variables, and condition of the
product being applied. See “HOW TO
DETERMINE SPREADER SETTINGS AND
SPREAD WIDTH” for details.
OPERATION
6.
Push spreader at a normal walking speed -
2 1/2 m.p.h. (18 feet in 5 seconds). Apply
header strips around area to be treated.
Space trips across the area as shown. Keep
material off flower beds, sidewalks, etc.
7.
When transporting spreader, make sure that
it is in the “OFF” position.
8.
Empty spreader after each use. Return
leftover material to its original container.
USE SWATH WIDTH
ON PACKAGE OR
ADJUST PER
OPERATOR’S
WALKING SPEED
OVERLAP
NOTE: This spreader is equipped with a deflector shield that is used for applying ice melt to
narrow areas. Shield is easily removed for ice melt application to large areas or when using
turf care products.
5.
Install deflector brackets to the outside of
deflector as shown and secure with (2) #10-24 x
1/2” screws and locknuts. Note position of
holes and slots in the deflector when
installing the bracket. Hold the ends of the
shield open slightly to clear the spreader frame
in back. Hang the deflector brackets onto the
spreader bumper bar. Align the slots in the
deflector with the top frame bolts and secure
both sides of the deflector with the wing nuts. To
remove, simply loosen the wing nuts, spread the
deflector slightly to clear the frame, and slide the
deflector off. Retighten wing bolts
.
Deflector
Bracket
Deflector
Wing
Nut
#10-24 x 1/2”
Screws &
Locknuts
Spreader
Bumper
Slots in
Deflector