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SPYKER 296 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1

    Spread with confidence spreading chart operation guide service manual parts list spread with confidence it’s the spread that counts it’s the spread that counts for models: 88, 296, 298 298 296 88 p.O. Box 210 810 w. Main street n. Manchester, in 46962 usa 1-800-972-6130 fax: 219-774-3416.

  • Page 2

    Tools you will need: screwdriver 7/16 wrench 3/8 wrench mallet parts you will use: parts for models: 296, 298 • (1) drive wheel • (1) idle wheel • (2) handle - ss. • (2) bump bar - ss. • (1) screw 10-24x1-3/4 bolt • (1) nut 1/4 - 20 • (2) washer - finishing • (2) handle grip • (9) nut • (1) agitator...

  • Page 3

    1. Insert the ground prop (46) into the frame and fasten with two bolts (47) and nuts (5) supplied. Spreader assembly 3 2. A. Mount tires on axle as shown to the right, noting that the drive wheel (33) has a hole in the hub for the bolt (42) to go through the axle and fasten with nut (44) as illustr...

  • Page 4

    4 spreader assembly continued 3. Attach the idle (34) wheel to axle with the washer (45) and cotter pin (25) as shown right. 4. Insert handles (40) into frame as shown right and fasten handles loosely (40) to frame (14) with 4 bolts (48) and 4 nuts (5). Attach handles (40) loosely together with 1 bo...

  • Page 5

    5 cable adjustment procedure for model 88 and current models 296 & 298 1. Make sure that both levers are pulled all the way back towards the handles..

  • Page 6

    6 cable adjustment procedure for model 88 and current models 296 & 298 2. Turn the rate control dial (10) to the highest setting, (all the way past the number (9) until the notch on the linkage stops against the flat surface of the dial. Insert control cables in the holes in the cable mount bracket ...

  • Page 7

    1. Insert upper spinner shaft (28) into the bottom of hopper so that the end with the hole for the agitator wire goes up into the hopper. Spreader assembly continued spinner assembly 7 6. Insert the bump bar (46) into frame as shown to the right and fasten with two bolts (15) that fasten the front o...

  • Page 8

    Spinner assembly continued 8 4. Connect upper spinner shaft (28) and lower spinner shaft (23). 3. Slide coupling (29) onto upper spinner shaft (28). 5. Slide coupling (29) down to secure connection of upper & lower spinner shafts..

  • Page 9

    Spinner assembly continued 9 7. Snap the loop of the spinner clip (30) around upper spinner shaft (28) to secure spinner (31). 6. Insert spinner clip (30) through hole in spinner (31) and hole in upper spinner shaft (28). Note: use upper hole in spinner shaft for the regular spinner (31) and use the...

  • Page 10

    18 20 18 32 18 20 18 42 19 19 25 15 16 15 16 15 16 15 16 1 5 5 5 46 33 34 5 5 5 48 38 41 40 47 47 5 46 5 47 14 5 5 37 44 50 50 10 exploded view model 88 rear view 39 screen 54 retainer wire hopper & frame assembly.

  • Page 11

    18 18 27 18 20 20 18 42 43 45 36 30 28 23 24 26 25 25 29 31 35 50 50 44 44 11 exploded view model 88 7 4 4 4 4 7 37 38 51 8 2 12 3 53 52 6 13 13 hopper bottom gear assembly gear box housing 11 10 9 rate dial assembly 22 21 21 32 32.

  • Page 12

    12 exploded view model 296 & 298 15 16 15 16 15 16 15 16 1 5 5 5 5 17 46 34 33 5 5 5 48 41 40 47 5 46 5 47 47 14 5 5 19 19 37 18 18 18 18 44 38 20 32 20 45 45 42 25 39 screen spinner dish 51.

  • Page 13

    13 exploded view model 296 & 298 4 4 4 4 4 4 49 49 13 13 3 7 7 7 7 8 12 2 6 38 37 11 10 9 18 18 27 18 20 20 18 42 43 45 36 30 28 23 24 26 25 25 29 31 35 50 50 44 44 22 21 21 32 32 hopper bottom gear assembly gear box housing rate dial assembly.

  • Page 14

    Parts list item # part # quantity description price 1 05-296-2210 1 hopper 73.44 2 05-296-2215 1 hopper bottom 21.36 3 05-296-0180 1 cable mount bracket 19.56 4 05-90-0049 8 hopper bottom bolt 1/4-20 x 1/2 .10 5 ss-91-0004 21 nut .12 6 ss-94-0007 1 hopper bottom bearing .21 7 05-94-0042 4 rate gate ...

  • Page 15

    Parts list item # part # quantity description price 1 05-296-2210 1 hopper 73.44 2 05-296-2215 1 hopper bottom 21.36 3 05-296-0180 1 cable mount bracket 19.56 4 05-90-0049 8 hopper bottom bolt 1/4-20 x 1/2 .10 5 ss-91-0004 21 nut .12 6 ss-94-0007 1 hopper bottom bearing .21 7 05-94-0042 4 rate gate ...

  • Page 16

    16 parts list item # part # quantity description price 1 05-94-0054 1 hopper 54.00 2 05-71-2205 1 hopper bottom 7.02 3 05-88-2235 1 cable mount bracket 18.84 4 99-10-0205 5 bolt 1/4-20 x 1/2 " hex head / hopper bottom .15 5 ss-91-0004 13 nut .10 6 ss-94-0007 1 hopper bottom bearing .35 7 05-94-0042 ...

  • Page 17

    Read before using speed - accuracy - freedom from stripes and streaks are yours - when you use this spreader. The spread width ranges from 4 ft. To 12 ft. Wide, depending on the volume/density, particle size of the material and the rate of travel. The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges, eli...

  • Page 18

    Read before using rotary agitator use the rotary agitator only if needed. Free-flowing, lump-free materi- als will not require the agitator. The rotary agitator is easily installed or removed. Note the clockwise rotation & sweep. Place felt washer around spinner shaft before inserting agitator. - se...

  • Page 19

    19 read before using note: with the rotary agitator installed, the rate gate closed (not spreading) and with material in the hopper, the spreader will push harder than normal. (this is because the agitator is stirring the material and it has no place to go.) recommendation: when not spreading and th...

  • Page 20

    Grass seed spreading chart dial settings are approximate only. Spreading at one half rate in cross directions is usually recommended. Manufacturer and product manufacturer’s bag rate bag sq. Ft. Weight coverage micro-dial settings full rate half rate once over twice over spread width (in feet based ...

  • Page 21

    Dial scott number dial letter 2.5 a 3.0 b 3.25 c 3.5 d/e 3.75 f 4.0 g 4.25 h/i 4.5 j .75 k 5.0 l 5.25 m 5.5 n 5.75 o 6.0 p/q 6.25 r/s dial setting numbers correspond to scott rotary spreader dial settings as shown dial setting guide dial settings are approximate only. Granule size - dial setting gui...

  • Page 22

    Broadcast spreading is as old as early man. In the early days of agriculture, field seeding was accomplished with hand cast broadcast- ing. The hand cast method of seeding was a limited factor in growing field crops that were hand seeded. Mechanized casting came into being in 1868 when samuel speich...

  • Page 23

    23 did you know? There's more to a spreader than meets the eye ––– lots more spreadability dial-a-matic regulator ensures exact spread rate. Accuway ® spread pattern equalizer assures exact placement of the spread pattern - bull's eye - dead to the center of the spreader. All products - all spreadin...

  • Page 24

    Read before using operating instructions models 296, 298 the mulch-n-more 290 series all operate basically the same. The 296 (powder coated frame) and 297 (stainless steel frame) are push mod- els and the 297 (powder coated frame) and 299 (stainless steel frame) are pull models designed for small tr...

  • Page 25

    25 simply put the “accuway control” deflects the material you are spread- ing to another area on the spinner blade thereby adjusting your spread pattern to dead center. 1. The model golfstaff pro-88, mulch-n-more 296, 298 and mulch-n- more electric 120 and 220 all have a standard “spyker” 1-9 spread...

  • Page 26

    Read before using operating instructions operating at the mulch setting 1. You will notice a slot in the spreader setting dial control right where the 9 is or was located. Simply dial the setting so that the metal guide will go through this dial slot when you move the right control lever. 2. The spr...

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    Read before using operating instructions changing the spinner blade 1. Simply remove the special “spring pin” from the spinner shaft that holds the regular spinner blade onto the spinner shaft. Lift the stain- less collar that holds the shaft together. 2. Slide the shaft upwards a few inches and rem...

  • Page 28: Features &

    Model 299 mulch spreader s-100-095 © 2000 spyker spreaders – n. Manchester, in u.S.A. Image litho u.S.A p.O. Box 210 • 810 w. Main street • n. Manchester, in 46962 usa 1-800-972-6130 • fax 219-774-3416 "accuway'' spread pattern equalizer ensures spreading dead center of the spreader. (indicated with...