MODEL 70 LP
OWNER’S MANUAL
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4. Attach ON/OFF control to the upper
Handle Grip
handle using (2) #10 x 3/4” slotted
sheet metal screws. Slide handle grips
onto the handle cross tube. Soapy
water will ease installation. (Do not use
petroleum based products).
ON/OFF Control
Clamp
Bracket
ON/OFF Cable
#10 x 3/4”
Sheet Metal Screws
Clamp
5. Secure On/Off cable to the clamp
bracket using the cable clamp and
#10-24 x 5/8” screw and locknut as
shown but do not tighten. Place On/
Off control in the “ON” position and
set the rate retting dial to the
#10-24 x 5/8”
Screw & Locknut
“WASH” position. Pull cable away
from hopper sliding it in the cable
clamp until the shut off plate stops
against the rate setting dial. Tighten
cable clamp securely. To check
spreader for complete shutoff, pull
the On/Off control lever back to the
“OFF” position. Check to make sure
hole in the hopper is completely
closed. If not, loosen the cable
ON
Rate Setting
Shut Off
Dial
Plate
clamp and slide the cable forward
until the hole in hopper is closed.
Re-tighten bolt and check shutoff.
Screen
Screen Clips
6
. Insert screen into hopper by sliding
it under the screen clips.
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OPERATION
1. Check the product package for the rate
setting, and recommended swath width. Turn
the spreader off by pulling the lever to the
“OFF” position as shown.
OFF
2. The rate setting is adjusted by rotating the
rate cam to the desired setting. The rate cam
locks at each setting.
3. Always fill the spreader on the driveway or
sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure spreader is
in the “OFF” position. Empty after each use.
4. Start spreader moving, then open spreader
by moving the lever to the “ON” position.
Always push spreader, never pull. Pull the lever
to the “OFF position to close spreader.
5. Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping
the spreader too far can cause uneven spreading.
SPREAD
SWATH
APPROX. 8 to
14 FEET ON
CENTER
6. 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
SETTING AND SWATH WIDTH” for details.
8. Empty spreader after each use. Return
leftover material to its original container.
7. Push spreader 2 1/2 m.p.h. (18 feet in 5
seconds) for full 8’ to 14’ spread pattern when
applying fertilizer products. Apply header strips
at each end of area to be treated then space
trips across the area as shown.
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HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH
Two major factors should be considered when determining correct spreader settings of any
product:
1. The product application rate, or the amount of material applied per 1,000 square feet.
2. The effective pattern width, or the actual width in which material is applied. Label settings
are a guide and can be affected by numerous factors.
EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH
A simple visual pattern test can be
made by operating the spreader over a
non-turf area and evaluating the pattern.
A more accurate method is to place a
row of common, disposable, aluminum
cake pans approximately 1 foot on
centers. Set the rate cam at a middle
setting and make 3 or 4 passes in the
same direction as shown. Pour the
material collected from each pan into
individual bottles of the same size. Set
them side by side in order, and visually
inspect their volume. The effective
pattern width is the distance out from
the spreader to a point where the
amount of material is 1/2 the average
amount in the center pans. This
distance is multiplied by 2 to achieve
the total effective pattern width.
APPLICATION RATE
Knowing the effective pattern width (for example, Weigh out between 15 to 20 lbs. of
10 feet), measure a distance equal to 100 square
feet (10’ x 10’ area covered). Determine the
product coverage is 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 weight of the bag).
material and spread over the 100 sq. ft.
area. Weigh remaining material left in
hopper and adjust rate setting as
required. Repeat test until application
rate is correct.
EXAMPLE: Product weight: 25 lbs.
sq. ft. coverage: 5,000 sq. ft.
2500 lbs. - 5,000 sq. ft.
5
= .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.
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RATE SETTING CONVERSION
70 LPsettings for those units listed.
The following provides approximate
70 LP
Setting
2
G
E
—
I
3
H
F
4
J
5
K
6
M
I
7
N
J
8
N1/2
K
9
O
L
10
P1/2
—
11
Q
12
R
M
6
13
S
14
T
15
U
16
V
17
X
18
Z
Prizelawn
BF-1 /SS,HVO,
CBRlll, Setting
Lesco
Hi-WHEEL
Setting
G
2
H
—
—
S
N
O
7
—
—
V
P
R
S
Scott
Speedy Green
Setting
—
J
—
M
3
—
P
4
—
Q
5
—
U
8
—
X
—
Z
Scotts
R8A/SR-1,
AP&SR2000
Setting
L
O
—
—
T
—
W
The following provides approximate
70 LP settings when only the product weight, square
foot coverage, and visual inspection of the material is available.
APPROX.
SPREAD
WIDTH
FERTILIZER
PARTICLE SIZE
BAG RATE
Pounds of fertilizer used per
1,000 sq. ft. of coverage
APPROX.
SETTING
5
10
15
5
10
15
1
6
9
11
5
7
9
12 FT.
12 FT.
12 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
8 FT.
Large, heavy
particles
Medium- mixed
particles
2
4
5
Small particles
(nitrogen)
2
3
5
6
9
11
4
5
Mixed size particles
-some fines
10
15
5
10
15
8 FT.
8 FT.
6 FT.
To
8 FT.
Light weight
particles
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The conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings for the particular product
being applied. Steps for obtaining the most accurate settings are outlined in the “How to Determine Spreader
Settings and Spread Width” section of this manual.
These settings are approximate and may vary due to physical characteristics of the product. Walking speed.
wear, condition of the turf and humidity, may cause actual rate setting to deviate. No expressed nor implied
warranty or guarantee is provided as to coverage or uniformity indicated by these rate settings.
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MAINTENANCE
1. Never store unused material in spreader. Return
unused product to its original container.
Oil Impeller Shaft
Bearing In Hopper
2. Open and wash spreader thoroughly after each
use and dry completely in sun or heated area.
3. Oil the axle bearings, impeller shaft bearing in
hopper.
4. Remove gear cover and wash gears thoroughly.
Oil all bearing areas and face of gear teeth. Re-
install gear cover.
5. Gear mesh should be checked on a regular basis
during high use periods. Clearance between the
axle gear and pinion gear should be minimal but not
tight. If adjustment is necessary, loosen axle collar
set screw and hold gears together. Slide axle collar
against the gear support and tighten axle collar set
screw. Spin drive wheel. Gears should run freely
and smoothly.
Oil
Axle Collar
6. Impeller surface should be cleaned periodically to
remove build-up of product. Build-up can cause the
spread pattern to change.
7. Tire pressure should be 20-25 PSI.
Oil
Oil
NOTES
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Parts List Model 70 LP
26
31
28
29
27
25
30
1
1A
32
24
23
2
3
4
22
7
21
20
5
6
19
16
15
8
18
17
9
14
PART OF OUR SERVICE IS
PROVIDING REPLACEMENT
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PARTS. Parts may be obtained
through your local distributor.
be sure to give:
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13
11
12
1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER
2. SPREADER NAME
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC. 28269
(800) 448-7543
3. PART NUMBER
4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN
Ke
y
Description
Part No.
Key
No.
Description
Part No.
1
Hopper Assembly
525 56 82-06
525 56 82-07
525 56 84-03
525 56 84-04
525 56 83-03
525 56 87-05
525 556 92-02
525 56 96-02
525 56 86-06
525 56 86-05
525 56 88-05
525 56 88-06
525 56 86-07
525 56 86-08
525 56 87-01
525 56 88-07
525 56 88-08
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Impeller Shaft
525 56 87-06
525 56 91-02
525 56 82-08
525 56 82-08
525 56 85-05
525 57 00-01
525 56 85-07
525 56 85-08
525 56 93-02
525 56 90-01
525 56 90-02
525 56 85-06
525 56 82-11
525 56 87-07
525 56 94-02
525 56 82-09
1A Hopper *
Screen Clip (2 Req.)
Hopper Screen
2
3
Shutoff Plate *
Shutoff Plate Guides (Set)*
Rate Cam & Chute Assembly *
Impeller Assembly
Frame Assembly
Drive & Free Turning Wheel
Axle Collar
Hopper Label *
4
Handle Brace W/ Plug– LH.
Agitator
5
6
Upper Handle Assembly
Handle Grip (2 Req.)
On/Off Control
7
8
9
Axle Gear
Cable Clamp
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Gear Cover Assembly (2 Req.)
Gear Cover Clamp (3 Req.)
Axle
Bracket-Cable Clamp
Handle Brace W/ Plug– RH.
Hopper Plug*
Axle Bushing (2 Req.)
Impeller
Impeller Shaft Bearing *
Fastener/Parts Package
Hopper Cover
Pinion Gear
Gear Support
* Parts included in Hopper Assembly
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