Calibrate scotts drop spreader

However, if you have ended up with this lawn spreader second-hand and want to get it back to the factory calibration settings or as close to it as you canthen we can help with that. In fact, calibrate scotts drop spreader, for some models it is necessary to calibrate the spreader before use in order to avoid spreading the wrong amount of product.

Log in or Sign up. Does anyone have one of these and if so, could they confirm which number to calibrate on and where to align the black edge to? I've looked online and watched the Scotts youtube tutorial and it's not clear! I've taken a picture of the underside and I can only see this faint line If I calibrate to this it means the cord is as tight a it can go and I don't think this is correct.

Calibrate scotts drop spreader

David M. Kopec, Extension Turfgrass Specialist. In the previous issues January - March, fertilizer terms, costs, types of fertilizers and the universal fertilizer equation were discussed. From that information you could determine the type of fertilizer to select for the lawn, the price per unit of fertilizer nutrient and how much fertilizer by weight you need for a particular application. Now it's time to figure on how to apply the fertilizer evenly. It's time to calibrate a fertilizer spreader. If you do not calibrate the spreader, it is increasingly difficult to apply the product uniformly across the lawn. You can apply small amounts of fertilizer across the lawn and walk the spreader in many directions until all the fertilizer is gone. Described below is the easy way to use a fertilizer drop-type lawn spreader. These are the box-type units in which the fertilizer drops out of the bottom of the hopper and falls directly below the unit. The fertilizer is not thrown away from side to side, but falls directly below the spreader only. Most drop-type spreaders are usually either 2 feet, 2. This is the inside width of the hopper and is not the distance from wheel to wheel.

Number 6, alter bar to line and job done.

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Log in or Sign up. A very warm welcome to our new members from GW forums! Please see post 99 in the thread below for important information to help your friends wishing to join Gardeners World forum members gathering place. Does anyone have one of these and if so, could they confirm which number to calibrate on and where to align the black edge to? I've looked online and watched the Scotts youtube tutorial and it's not clear! I've taken a picture of the underside and I can only see this faint line If I calibrate to this it means the cord is as tight a it can go and I don't think this is correct. When new you don't need to touch this as it's factory preset and the line is very hard to see. The setting on the handle is 6. Liz the pot , Apr 25,

Calibrate scotts drop spreader

Scotts produces lawn-care products for residential use, the sports turf industry and commercial agriculture. Their Turf Builder line of lawn fertilizers combines nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; Scotts drop spreaders are often used to distribute these fertilizers. Turn the adjustment mechanism to the number 6. This mechanism is located along the vertical metal shaft for the handlebars. Turn the spreader over so that the handle is on the ground. Hold the spreader with both hands, tire side up.

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Replies: 4 Views: 1, More information here. You must log in or sign up to reply here. Replies: 2 Views: 1, I've looked online and watched the Scotts youtube tutorial and it's not clear! View attachment When I calibrate to this line using setting 6 as in The spreader is designed around their own fertilisers and so it's easy for them to insure the amount spread is in the region of the setting they have. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, , in cooperation with the U. This gives us feet square of ground coverage four passes at square foot, each. Have you seen the picture I've taken? The fertilizer is analysis or grade. Just checked Chris and I can't see the line but I'm fairly sure that is the line that the bar should be set against.

To calibrate Scotts drop spreader, first, set it to the intended opening size. Then, fill it with the desired material. Calibrating a Scotts drop spreader is a crucial task that ensures accurate and even application of fertilizers or seeds.

Replies: 4 Views: 1, Edit to say, yes it's that line, my bar on 6 is in the position where that line is. Front edge of shutoff bar should be aligned with the line on the hopper To adjust use spanner and turn the black calibration screw at the lower end of the control wire leading from the shutoff bar. If you do not calibrate the spreader, it is increasingly difficult to apply the product uniformly across the lawn. However, if you have ended up with this lawn spreader second-hand and want to get it back to the factory calibration settings or as close to it as you can , then we can help with that. Liz the pot , Apr 27, The amount released is not linear with the setting number. Measuring the output doesn't sound like a very "accurate" way of doing it though in my opinion and it seems quite messy. Example: Mark a straight line 50 feet long l. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. However this little Scott's spreader is fine for Scott's ferts as the domestic ferts come with the settings.