TM

MODEL

76RS

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY

1. Remove components from carton and place spreader upside down on a padded surface. Install LH. & 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.

RH. Handle

Brace

1/4-20 x 2 1/4”

Hex Bolt

3/16 Dia x 2”

Cotter Pin

1/4-20

Hex Nut

Drive Wheel

1/8 Dia x 1 1/4”

Cotter Pin

LH. Handle

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.

Free Turning

Wheel

DOT

1/4-20 x 1 1/2” Hex

Bolt

Handle

Tube

3. Turn spreader upright and install end of handle tube with DOT between handle braces as shown.

Secure with (2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts and nuts. 1/4-20

Hex Nut

1/4-20 x

2 1/4”

Bolt &

Washer

Remove Caution

Label

Thumb

Release

Control Knob &

Wire Assembly

Spring

1/4-20 Hex Nut

& Washer

CAUTION: Once knob is latched, do not move thumb release until you have completed in step #5.

4. Feed control knob/wire through the T-handle until spring touches the round hole. CAUTION: Do Not

Compress Spring At This Time. Feed wire through the square handle tube.

Be sure wire passes above the bolts in the handle brace. Secure T-handle to the tube with 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex bolts, washers, and hex nuts as shown. Remove caution label and push the thumb release toward the center and push down knob and shutoff spring until knob latches.

Wire Clip

5. Slide wire retaining clip onto wire as shown. Insert wire through hole shutoff plate. Slide wire retaining clip over shutoff plate and wire until the clip locks into place.

Screen

Wire

Screen

Clips

Handle Grips

6. Install handle grips onto the handle as shown. Soapy water will ease installation.

(Do not use petroleum based products). Insert screen into hopper by sliding it under the screen clips.

Shutoff Plate

OPERATION

1. Check the product package for the rate setting, and recommended swath width.

Turn the spreader OFF by pushing the control knob in. Rotate the rate cam to the proper setting.

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 spreader is in the “OFF” position. Empty after each use.

4. Start spreader moving, then open spreader by pushing the thumb release to the “ON” position. Always push spreader, never pull. Push knob down 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.

8. Empty spreader after each use. Return leftover material to its original container.

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 affected 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.

Space Pan 1’0” on Centers Space for Wheel Track

APPLICATION RATE

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 sq. 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).

Weigh out between 15 to 20 lbs. of material and spread over the 100 sq. ft. area. Weigh remaining material left in hopper and adjust rate setting as required. Repeat test until application rate is correct.

EXAMPLE: Product weight: 25 lbs. sq. ft. coverage: 5,000 sq. ft. 2500 lbs. - 5,000 sq. ft. = .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.

RATE SETTING CONVERSION

1. The following provides approximate 76RSsettings for those units listed.

SHINDAIWA 76RS

Setting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Prizelawn BF-1 /

SS,HVO,CBRIII

Setting

Lesco Hi-WHEEL

Setting

G

E

Scott Speedy

Green Setting —

H

F

—

Scotts R8A/SR-

1,AP&SR2000

Setting

I J

J

G

2

L

K

H

—

M

M

I

3

O

N N1/2 O P1/2 Q

J

—

P

K

4

—

L

—

Q

— —

5

—

—

S

R

M

6

T

S

N

—

U

T

O

7

—

U

—

—

V

V

P

8

W

X

R

— —

X

Z

S

Z

The following provides approximate 76RS settings when only the product weight, square foot coverage, and visual inspection of the material is available.

FERTILIZER

PARTICLE SIZE

Large, heavy particles

Medium-mixed particles

Small particles

(nitrogen)

Mixed size particlessome fines

Light weight particles

BAG RATE

Pounds of fertilizer used per

1,000 sq. ft. of coverage

5

10

15

1

2

3

5

10

15

5

10

15

5

10

15

APPROX.

SETTING

6

9

11

2

4

5

4

5

6

5

7

9

6

9

11

SPREAD

WIDTH

(In Feet)

12

12

12

6

To

8

8

8

8

10

10

10

10

10

10

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 coverage or uniformity indicated by these rate settings.

MAINTENANCE

1. Never store unused material in spreader. Return unused product to its original container.

2. Wash spreader thoroughly after each use and dry completely in sun or heated area. Oil

3. Oil the axle bearings, impeller shaft bearing in hopper, control knob in T-handle.

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.

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

Oil Impeller Shaft

Bearing In Hopper

Oil

Axle Collar

Oil

WARRANTY

Shindaiwa Inc. manufactures its products to superior standards of quality to ensure customers obtain the highest level of satisfaction. In keeping with this goal, Shindaiwa Inc. warrants the unit to the original purchaser as follows:

WARRANTY PERIOD

One year from the delivery date to the original purchaser for consumer and commercial applications.90 days for rental applications.

WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION

Within the covered warranty period, Shindaiwa Inc. will, at their option, repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship, without charge for parts or labor, if this product is presented at an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Shindaiwa Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages, loss, or injury resulting from:

 Normal wear and tear

 Misuse or neglect

 Modifications to or removal of original component parts

The warranty is limited to the terms stated herein. Shindaiwa Inc. disclaims all liability for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Shindaiwa reserves the right to change the design or specifications of this product without obligation to modify previously manufactured products.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The owner of the unit must demonstrate reasonable care in the use, maintenance, and storage of this Shindaiwa product. If a warrantable failure should occur, the owner must deliver the product to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for correction. All residual chemicals must be flushed from the tank prior to delivery.

Unidentified chemicals left in the tank can pose a serious health threat to anyone servicing the unit and unaware of its presence!

To obtain warranty service, proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer when the product is presented for repairs.

Proof of purchase must include date of purchase and the name and address of the selling dealer.

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Parts List for SHINDAIWA MODEL 76RS

21 22

19 1. 21

23

24

25

26

1

1A

2 27

18

17

3

4

5

7

6

16

14

13

8

15

9

7

10

11

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

3. PART NUMBER

4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN

Key

No.

Description

1 Hopper Assembly

1A Hopper *

2 Shutoff Plate*

3 Shutoff Plate Guides (2) *

4 Rate Cam & Chute Assembly *

5 Impeller Assembly

6 Frame Assembly

7 Drive & Free Turning Wheel

8 Axle Gear

9 Gear Cover (2)

10 Axle Collar

11 Axle

12 Axle Bushings (2)

13 Agitator

Part No.

15862

15270

14454-1

15377

14455-1

15857

15859

15863

15027

15012

14063

15858

15860

14510

11975 SW Herman Rd.

Tualatin, Or. 97062

503-692-3070 Fax 503-692-6696 www.shindaiwa. com

P / N 82012

Part No.

Key

No.

Description

14 Impeller Shaft Bearing *

15 Hopper Screen

16 Screen Clips (2)

17 Handle Brace W/ Plug- LH.

18 Handle Brace W/ Plug- RH.

19 Handle Tube

20 Handle Grips (2)

20 T -Handle Assembly

22 Control Knob Spring

23 Control Knob & Wire Ass’y.

24 Wire Retaining Clip

25 Hopper Plug

26 Parts Package

27 Hopper Cover

14312-1

14603-1

14022

15852

15853

15283-1

15264

13634-2

14462

15882

13643-1

15271

15864

14606-1

* Parts included in Hopper Assembly