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Toro PA-17 Operator's Manual page 6

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2.
Loosen the knob on the rear limit switch and slide
the switch along the switch guide until the button
on the rear limit switch is depressed approximately
3 mm by the actuator pin. Retighten the knob and
check the operation.
1.
Knob
2.
Rear unit switch
3.
Switch guide
4.
Actuator pin
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the charts on the previous page to determine the
spout arc and flow regulator settings to achieve the
desired rate of application for the material.
IF THE SPREADER IS EQUIPPED WITH THE
OPTIONAL FLOW CONTROL KIT:
Adjust the rear limit switch to position the flow regulator
handle at the desired setting on the regulator scale.
IF THE SPREADER IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH
THE OPTIONAL FLOW CONTROL KIT:
Position the stop pin to stop the flow regulator handle at
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Fig. 7
the desired setting on the regulator scale.
1.
Choose the appropriate spreader spout and position
the arc adjuster as needed for the application rate
required.
2.
Close the regulator disc, using the toggle switch on
the control box or the flow control handle.
3.
Take the machine to the work site
4.
Just prior to the actual spreading operation, fill the
hopper.
AN OVERLOADED SPREADER CAN
CAUSE A TIPOVER RESULTING IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Do not exceed the load capacity of 700 lbs.
shown on the decal at the rear of hopper.
Do not exceed the load level shown on the
decal at rear of hopper.
Distribute the weight of the load evenly from
front to rear and from side to side.
5.
Start the Workman
NOTE: The TORO spreader is designed to operate
most effectively with the engine at full or nearly full
RPM.
6.
Put the electric clutch switch at "ON".
7.
When ready to begin application, use the toggle
switch on the control box or the flow control handle
to open the regulator disc.
IMPORTANT: Always close the regulator disc
when the transport vehicle is stopped. Disengage
the agitator and spreader spout mechanism
when the disc is to be closed for any length of
time, to prevent the pulverizing of the material
in the hopper.
DANGER
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's engine.

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