Farm Star ES-33 - Manual (Page 7)

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ES-1.5 SEEDER PA RT S D R AW I N G
O P E R ATION (continued) Set out two markers 88 feet apart. Select proper gear
and adjust throttle speed to give the following travel
time as shown between the markers.
1 MPH will travel 88 feet in 60 seconds
4 MPH will travel 88 feet in 15 seconds
6 MPH will travel 88 feet in 11.2 seconds
8 MPH will travel 88 feet in 7.5 seconds
After adjusting throttle setting to give speed as
desired, mark throttle position in some convenient
manner to indicate selected speed. NOTE: After
selecting speed, be sure vehicle engine is running fast
enough for generator to properly charge battery. On
some vehicles it may be necessary to operate in a
lower gear to maintain an adequate engine speed for
charging battery.
4. You are now ready to make a trial turn to assure
accurate results. Close the hopper and put in a pre-
determined amount of the material to be spread.
Spread this and check the results. Make final adjust-
ments to obtain desired results.
S P R E A D I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
1. The opening in the hopper bottom is regulated by the
control lever. The size of the opening is determined by
the calibrated scale. Place the control lever at the
desired setting and adjust the stop bolt.
2. Check rate chart for suggested setting for material
type to be spread.
3. Width of spread depends upon the tractor PTO speed
and the weight of the material. The heavier the mate-
rial, the wider the spread. The table shows width of
spread at full fan rpm, so the width will vary according
to the speed of your motor. The rheostat switch can be
used to slow the speed of the fan in order to obtain a
narrow spread width.
For accurate spreading, calibrate your tractor to
operate at the desired speed. A calibrated speedome-
ter is the best and most accurate. If your tractor or
vehicle does not have a speedometer or its accuracy
is questionable, then you may calibrate in the
following manner:
M A I N T E N A N C E
This seeder will give long service with proper care.
Keep all of the bolts tightened well. Clean the seeder
thoroughly before storing it, especially when corrosive
materials are used. For best results, after using corrosive
material clean the seeder after each use. Wash it with
clear water or ammonia solution, then wipe it down com-
pletely with an oily rag. Put a few drops of oil on the seed
plate and work it back and forth to protect these parts.
Always store seeder/spreader in a clean, dry place.
Before using, check to make sure all nuts and bolts are
tight.
Paint any bare metal or rusty spots for longer life.
WARNING!! When washing the seeder,
completely cover the motor to protect it
from water or corrosive solutions. If the
motor is not protected, damage may occur.
I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
C A U T I O N !
KEEP ALL PERSONS AWAY FROM THE ROTATING
SPREADERS FAN! NEVER OPERATE WHEN ANY-
ONE IS WITHIN 50 FEET OF SEEDER/SPREADER.
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a trac-
tor. Make sure the front of the tractor is properly
counter-balanced with weights. Always drive slowly
– especially around turns. An unstable tractor could
steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or
death.
W A R N I N G !
Do not attempt to use your fingers to clear a jam.
Accidental closing of the feed gate could pinch or
amputate a finger. Be sure that the electric motor is
shut off and the power is disconnected before doing
any adjustment or repair.
C A U T I O N !