Earthway Flex-Select Broadcast Matrix User Manual
Flex-select, Broadcast spreader setting matrix, Bag weight
BAG
WEIGHT
5,000
10,000
15,000
LBS/1000
LBS/1000
LBS/1000
5 LBS.
1.0
0.5
0.3
10 LBS.
2.0
1.0
0.7
15 LBS.
3.0
1.5
1.0
18 LBS.
3.6
1.8
1.2
20 LBS.
4.0
2.0
1.3
25 LBS.
5.0
2.5
1.7
30 LBS.
6.0
3.0
2.0
35 LBS.
7.0
3.5
2.3
40 LBS.
8.0
4.0
2.7
45 LBS.
9.0
4.5
3.0
50 LBS.
10.0
5.0
3.3
GRANULAR MATERIAL
PARTICLE SIZES:
Fine/Small
Medium
Large
EXTRA LARGE
(SAND)
(HALF BB)
(BB)
ROCK SALT
LBS. PER 1,000
SPREAD
SPREAD
SPREAD
SPREAD
SPREAD
SPREAD
SPREAD
SPREAD
SQUARE FEET
SETTING
WIDTH FT
METERS
SETTING
WIDTH FT
METERS
SETTING
WIDTH FT
METERS
SETTING
WIDTH FT
METERS
1 LB.
7
18'
5.486m
9
24'
7.135m
14
36'
10.972m
17
37'
11.277m
2 LBS.
10
18'
5.486m
13
24'
7.135m
18
36'
10.972m
22
37'
11.277m
3 LBS.
13
18'
5.486m
16
24'
7.135m
23
36'
10.972m
24
37'
11.277m
4 LBS.
14
18'
5.486m
20
24'
7.135m
27
36'
10.972m
26
37'
11.277m
5 LBS.
16
18'
5.486m
22
24'
7.135m
30
36'
10.972m
28
37'
11.277m
6 LBS.
18
18'
5.486m
25
24'
7.135m
23 = 2 pass
36'
10.972m
29
37'
11.277m
7 LBS.
20
18'
5.486m
27
24'
7.135m
25 = 2 pass
36'
10.972m
30
37'
11.277m
8 LBS.
22
18'
5.486m
28
24'
7.135m
27 = 2 pass
36'
10.972m
26 = 2 pass
37'
11.277m
9 LBS.
24
18'
5.486m
30
24'
7.135m
28 = 2 pass
36'
10.972m
27 = 2 pass
37'
11.277m
10 LBS.
26
18'
5.486m
22 = 2 pass
24'
7.135m
30 = 2 pass
36'
10.972m
28 = 2 pass
37'
11.277m
GRASS SEED
LBS. PER 1,000
FINE
SPREAD
SPREAD
COARSE
SPREAD
SPREAD
SQUARE FEET
SETTING
WIDTH FT
METERS
SETTING
WIDTH FT
METERS
2 LBS.
14
8'
2.438m
22
14'
4.267m
3 LBS.
16
8'
2.438m
25
14'
4.267m
4 LBS>
18
8'
2.438m
28
14'
4.267m
5 LBS>
20
8'
2.438m
30
14'
4.267m
Look for
EarthWay
®
or
EV-N-SPRED
®
models on the bag for settings. If there is none listed, please use the comparison chart below as a guide to estimate your spreader
setting. These settings are approximate and intended as a guide only.
Variations in physical characteristics of material applied, walking speed and surface roughness may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the above conditions, the
manufacturer makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from settings listed.
SQ/FT COVERAGE
FLEX-SELECT
®
BROADCAST SPREADER SETTING MATRIX
Standard-Output Red Tray
Example Bag Weight Chart
to calculate the number of
lbs. per 1,000 square feet.
Calibration: Start by ensuring that your spreader calibration is
correct. Make sure the drop holes in the
Standard-Output Tray
are fully open when the Rate Control handle is on #30. If not,
please adjust control rod at the pivot to allow for a full open
hopper holes with the handle at position at #30.