Calibration Instructions - EarthWay M40 Operation And Assembly Manual

Use Caution ~ disconnect power supply.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this
spreader. (Practice the following steps)
1. Connect only the black wire (ground) to the negative (-) post on
the battery. Connect the other two wires to the positive (+) post
on the battery.
2. Turn the motor switch to the O
is turning before going on to the next step.
3. While driving forward turn the solenoid switch to the O
spreader.
4. To stop the flow of material, turn the solenoid switch to the O
finished.
5. When finished empty any remaining material from hopper.
6. Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing. No oiling is necessary.
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ALIBRATION NSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove power connect from the positive terminal on the battery.
2. Loosen # 1 wing nut.
3. Turn # 2 wing nut clockwise to reduce setting or turn counter clockwise to increase setting to desired hole
opening. Setting 15 places the shut-off plate inside hopper to half open. By turning this wing nut, indica-
tor will travel along side gauge.
4. Tighten # 1 wing nut firmly to lock calibration setting in place.
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F RATE SETTINGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO CALCULATE THE SETTING
1. Determine how much material is to be applied per 1,000 sq/ft.
2. Measure off a distance of 50 feet, preferably on a paved surface such as a parking lot.
3. Weigh out enough of the material to be applied to fill the hopper at least half full. Record the weight for
future use.
4. With the unit mounted on the vehicle and the hopper at least half full of the material to be spread, posi-
tion the vehicle far enough before the beginning of the 50 foot test area so that the vehicle will achieve
the desired speed before you reach the starting line.
5. Set the rate setting stop at a position that you feel would be an appropriate setting.
6. Start the vehicle in motion and as you cross the starting line (of the 50 feet) move the rate lever to the
open position against the stop. Take care to be aware of what is going on around you maintaining con-
trol of the vehicle.
7. Continue from the starting line with the unit spreading the material. As you cross the finish line move
the rate lever to the closed position.
8. Stop the vehicle and note the width of the spread path that was just completed.
9. Return to the start point and empty the remaining material from the hopper into your weighing con-
tainer and re-weigh.
, so that the impeller
N POSITION
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, this opens the shut off plate on the
N POSITION
, then turn the motor off when
FF POSITION
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