Husqvarna 70 LP User's Manual
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1. 5255682 06 17 ImpellerShatt 5255687 06 IA _ Hopper Css 525568207 18 ScreenClip 2Req 5255691 02 2 ShutoffPlate 525568403 19 Hopper Screen 525 56 82 08 3 Shutoff Plate Guides Set 525568404 20 HopperLabel 525 56 82 08 _ 4 Rate Cam amp Chute Assembly 5255683 03 21 Handle Brace W Plug LH 5 impeller Assembly 525568705 22 Agitator 525570001 6 Frame Assembly 23 Upper Handle Assembly 525 56 85 07 Drive amp Free Turning Wheel 5255696 02 24 Handle Grip 2 Req 525 56 85 08 8 AxleCollar 5255686 06 25 On Off Control 525 56 93 02 9 AxleGear 5255686 05 26 Cable Clamp 525 56 90 01 _ 10 Gear Cover Assembly 2 Req 52556 88 05 27 Bracket CableClamp 525 56 90 02 Si Gear Cover Clamp 3 Req 525 56 88 06 28 Handle Brace Wi Plug RH 112 Axle 5255686 07 29 Hopper Plug 525 56 82 11 13 Axle Bushing Req 525 5686 08 30 Impeller Shaft Bearing 525 56 87 07 Lia Impeler 525568701 31 Fastener Parts Package 525 5694 02 15 Pinion Gear 5255688 07 32 HopperCover 525 5682 09 16 GearSuppot 525 56 88 08 Parts included In Hopper Assembly2. H Husqvarna MODEL 70 LP OWNER S MANUAL ASSEMBLY RH Handle Brace 1 Remove components from carton and place spreader upside down on a padded surface Install LH amp RH handle braces to frame as shown using four 4 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 hex bolts and nuts but do not tighten 3 16 Dia x 2 Cotter Pin Drive Wheel 1 8 Dia x 11 4 Free Turning Wheel 3 Turn spreader upright For ease of assembly make sure ON OFF cable is on top of handle braces With DOT on the handle assembly facing as shown secure clamp bracket using a 10 x 3 4 slotted sheet metal screw Install end of handle assembly between handle braces and secure with 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 hex bolts and nuts 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 Hex Nut Brace 2 Slide wheels onto end of axle with the hub facing toward frame Wheels are identical to ease assembly Align the hole in the wheel hub and the hole in the axle as shown Secure drive wheel to axle with 3 16 dia x 2 cotter pin Insert 1 8 dia x 1 1 4 cotter pin in the hole near the end of axle to retain free turning wheel 10 x 3 4 Clamp Sheet Metal Bracket DOT Screw Handle Assembly 1 4 20 Hex Nut 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 ON OFF Cable Hex Bolt Hj Husqvarna Handle ee ON OFF Control 4 Attach ON OFF control to the upper handle using 2 10 x 3 4 slotted sheet metal screws Slide handle grips onto the handle cross tube Soapy w
3. ater will ease installation Do not use Sa JD petroleum based products Clamp Metal ng Bracket 10 x 3 4 Clamp na Sheet Metal Screws 5 Secure On Off cable to the clamp bracket using the cable clamp and 10 24 x 5 8 10 24 x 5 8 screw and locknut as Screw amp Locknut shown but do not tighten Place On Off control in the ON position and set the rate retting dial to the 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 Rate Setting the On Off control lever back to the an a Dial OFF position Check to make sure hole in the hopper is completely closed If not loosen the cable clamp and slide the cable forward 2 until the hole in hopper is closed pat ss Re tighten bolt and check shutoff pl oa MN a TAN Screen Clips 6 Insert screen into hopper by sliding it under the screen clips H Husqvarna 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 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 sprea
4. der 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 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 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 SPREAD SWATH APPROX 8 to 14 FEET ON CENTER 8 Empty spreader after each use Return leftover material to its original container Husqvarna 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 aff
5. ected 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 Space Pan 1 0 on Centers Space for Wheel Track Knowing the effective pattern width for example 10 feet measure a distance equal to 100 square feet 10 x 10 area covered Determine the product coverage is pounds 100 sg 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 EXAMPLE Product weight 25 Ibs sq ft coverage 5 000 sq ft 2500 Ibs 5 000 sq ft 5 Ibs 100 sg ft Weigh out between 15 to 20 Ibs of material and spread over the 100 sg ft area Weigh remaining material left in hopper and adjust rate setting as reguired Repeat test u
6. ntil application rate is correct Husqvarna RATE SETTING CONVERSION The following provides approximate HjHusgvarna 70 LPsettings for those units listed Husqvarna 70 LP 7 17 Setting Prizelawn BF 1 SS HVO J N1 2 P1 2 T V X CBRIII Setting Lesco Hi WHEEL J L Setting Scott Speedy Green 7 Setting Scotts R8A SR 1 J L T V W X AP amp SR2000 Setting The following provides approximate Husqvarna 70 LP settings when only the product weight square foot coverage and visual inspection of the material is available FERTILIZER PARTICLE SIZE BAG RATE APPROX APPROX Pounds of fertilizer used per SETTING SPREAD 1 000 sq ft of coverage Large heavy particles 12 FT Medium mixed 10 FT particles 10 FT 10 FT Small particles 10 FT nitrogen 10 FT nitrogen 10 FT Mixed size particles 8 FT some fines 8 FT 8 FT Light weight 6 FT particles To 8 FT 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 cove
7. rage or uniformity indicated by these rate settings Hj Husqvarna 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 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 NOTES h Husavarna Parts List Model 70 LP PART OF OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT PARTS Parts may be obtained through your local distributor be sure to give 1 SPREADER MODEL NUMBER 2 SPREADER NAME tj Husqvarna 3 PART NUMBER 7349 Statesville Road 4 NAME OF PART AS SHOWN a c09 800 448 7543 Ke Description Key Description y No 1 Hopper Assembly
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