SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
75RS BROADCAST
SPREADER
Shindaiwa Inc.
P.O. Box 2810
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Telephone 503 692-3070
FAX 503 692-6696
ᮊ2001 Shindaiwa Inc.
Part Number 80045
Printed in U.S.A.
Shindaiwa is a registered trademark
of Shindaiwa, Inc.
Part Number 80045
Contents
Notes
Prior to Assembly
PAGE
IMPORTANT!
Introduction ........................................ 1
Assembly ............................................. 2
Operation............................................. 4
Settings ................................................ 6
Rate Conversion ................................. 7
Maintenance ....................................... 8
Fasteners ............................................. 9
Illustrated Parts List......................... 10
Warranty Statement ......................... 11
The terms “left,” “left-hand,” and “LH”;
“right,” “right-hand,” and “RH”; “front”
and “rear” refer to directions as
viewed by the operator during normal
operation of the spreader.
Before assembling the spreader,
make sure you have all required
components. See pages 9 and 10.
■ Hopper assembly
■ Drive wheel
Introduction
■ Free wheel
The information contained in this
manual describes machines available
at the time of production. While every
attempt has been made to provide the
very latest information about the 75RS,
there may be some differences
■ Frame, axle and gearbox assy.
■ Handle tube
■ T-handle assembly
■ Handle braces (2)
■ Control rod and wire assembly
between your spreader and what is
described here. Shindaiwa Inc.
■ Hardware bag (see page 9 for
reserves the right to make changes in
production without prior notice, and
without obligation to make alterations
to spreaders previously manufactured.
If you have any questions regarding
your 75RS Spreader, or if you do not
understand something in this manual,
your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to
assist you. For additional information,
you may contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the
address printed on the back of this
manual.
contents)
■ This manual, part number 80045
Carefully inspect all components for
damage.
75RS Specifications
Dimensions
Overall height ............ 22" (55.9 cm)
Wheel track width ..... 22" (55.9 cm)
Handle length ............ 31" (78.7 cm)
Dry weight................. 18.3 lbs. (8.3 kg)
Hopper capacity .....................................
..... ................ 1.3 cubic feet (36.8 liters)
Tires ..... 10" (254 mm) dia., pneumatic
Axle bearing ................................. Nylon
Frame ............................7/8" (22.2 mm)
(welded steel tube)
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1
Assembly
Shindaiwa Limited Warranty
1/4-20 x 2 1/4
Hex Bolt
Shindaiwa Inc. manufactures its
stated herein. Shindaiwa Inc. dis-
products to superior quality standards claims all liability for incidental or
1/4-20
to afford our customers the highest
level of satisfaction. In keeping with
consequential damages. Some states
do not allow the exclusion of inciden-
Hex Nut
this goal, Shindaiwa Inc. warrants this tal or consequential damages, so these
HomeProீ 75RS Spreader to the
original purchaser as follows:
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which may vary from
state to state.
Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to
change the design or specifications of
this product without obligation to
modify previously manufactured
products.
Hex
&
her
1/4-20 x
2 1/4"
Bolt
Warranty Period
ꢀ 1 year for Personal/Consumer use.
RH Handle
Brace
ꢀ 180 days for Commercial/
Institutional use.
ꢀ 90 days for rental use.
LH Handle
Brace
Fig
Figure 1
3. Feed control knob/wire through the
T-handle until the caution label
touches the round hole.
1. Remove the spreader and compo-
nents from the carton and place the
spreader upside down on a padded
surface. Install the LH & RH handle
braces to frame using four 1/4-20 x
2 1/4" hex bolts and nuts. Do not
tighten at this time. See Figure 1.
Warranty Administration
See Figure 3.
Owner’s Responsibilities.
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.
DO NOT COMPRESS THE
SPRING AT THIS TIME.
Feed the T-handle/control wire
assembly through the square
handle tube towards the locator
dot. See Figure 4. Secure the T-
handle to the tube with (2)1/4-20 x
2 1/4" bolts, (4) flat washers, and
(2) hex nuts. See Figure 3.
The owner of this product shall
demonstrate reasonable care in the
use, maintenance, and storage of this
Shindaiwa product. If a warrantable
failure should occur, the owner shall
deliver the product to an authorized
Shindaiwa servicing dealer for
correction.
To obtain warranty service, proof of
purchase must be presented to the
authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer
when the product is presented for
repairs.
5/32 x 2"
Cotter Pin
Drive
Wheel
Warranty Exclusions
and Limitations
5/32 x 1"
Cotter Pin
Shindaiwa Inc. assumes no responsi-
bility for damages, loss, or injury
resulting from:
Free
Wheel
Handle
Tube
ꢀ Normal wear and tear.
Proof of purchase must include
date of purchase and the name and
address of the selling dealer.
ꢀ Misuse or neglect.
1/4-20
Hex Nut
ꢀ Modification to or removal of
Dot
Figure 2
original component parts.
2. Install drive wheel onto the right-
hand end of the axle as viewed
from the operating position. (You
can identify the drive wheel by the
cotter pin hole drilled in the hub).
The hub must face towards frame.
Align the hole in the drive wheel
hub and the hole in the axle.
This warranty is limited to the terms
Figure 4
4. Turn the spreader upright and
install the handle tube with the dot
between the handle braces as
shown. Install (2) 1/4 x 1 1/2" hex
bolts and nuts. See Figure 4.
Secure drive wheel to axle with the
5/32" x 2" cotter pin. Install the
free wheel on the opposite end of
the axle. Insert the 5/32" x 1"
cotter pin to retain the free wheel.
See Figure 2.
The feed control wire must be
positioned above the handle
brace bolts to operate properly.
Securely tighten all nuts and bolts
installed in previous steps.
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2
Parts
Assembly, continued
Remove Caution
Label
Control Knob &
Wire Assembly
Replacement parts may be obtained
from your local Shindaiwa dealer.
When ordering, be sure to include the
spreader model number, part number
and description as shown here.
21
Handle
Grips
24
23
Thumb
Release
Spring
25
22
20
1
75RS
TM
19
27
26
15
Screen
7
18
3
5
2
4
6
Screen
Clips
17
Figure 5
14
11
5. Remove the caution label, push the
thumb release toward the center
and push the control knob and
spring down until the knob latches.
See Figure 5.
8
10
12
16
Optional Accessory
9
Figure 7
Hopper Cover
14606
13
7. Install handle grips onto the
handle. It is not necessary to use
lubricants to do so. Insert screen
into hopper by sliding it under the
screen clips. See Figure 7.
The clear plastic Hopper Cover fits
over the top, preventing moisture
Caution!
Once the knob is latched, do not
move the thumb release until you
have completed step 8!
from contaminating the chemicals.
Wire Clip
The 75RS spreader should now
be completely assembled and
ready for use.
Key Description
No.
Part
No.
Key Description
No.
Part
No.
Hopper Assy.
15269-1
15270
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Agitator
14510
1
2
Hopper*
Impeller Shaft Bearing*
Hopper Screen
14312-1
14603
Shutoff Plate*
Shutoff Plate Guide (2)*
Rate Cam & Chute Assy.*
Impeller Assy.
Frame Assy.
14454-1
15272
Wire
Shutoff Plate
3
Screen Clip (2)
14022
4
14455-1
15263
Handle Brace w/Plug-L.H.
Handle Brace w/Plug-R.H.
Handle Tube
15258-1
15261-1
15283-1
15264
Figure 6
5
6. Slide the wire retaining clip onto the
wire. Insert the control wire
6
15262-1
14939-1
13360
7
Drive Wheel w/tire
Axle Gear
Handle Grip (2)
through the hole in the shutoff
plate, then slide the clip over the
shutoff plate until the clip locks into
place. See Figure 6.
8
T-Handle Assy.
13634-2
14462
9
Gear Cover Assy.
Axle Collar
14629
Control Knob Spring
Control Knob & Wire Assy.
Wire Retaining Clip
Hopper Label*
10
11
12
13
13362
13640-2
13643-1
15275
Axle
15276
Axle Bushing (2)
Free Wheel w/tire
14951
14940-1
Hopper Plug
15271
*Items included in the Hopper assy.
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3
Fasteners
Operation
IMPORTANT!
The Fastener Bag contains these
fasteners. Most are all common parts;
replacements are available at local
hardware outlets.
Always begin moving the spreader
before you open the control by
pushing the thumb release to the ON
position, and push the control knob in
to CLOSE before stopping.
CAUTION!
During operation, always push the
spreader; never pull!
1/4-20 x 2 1/4 Hex Bolt
(6 Req.)
1/4" Flat Washer
1/4"-20 Nut
(8 Req.)
Wire Attachment
Clip (1 Req.)
(4 Req.)
5. Hold the handle so the top of the
hopper is level. Start the spreader
moving, then push the thumb
release to the ON position and
begin applying the material. Avoid
tipping the spreader; doing so can
cause an uneven application.
Figure 8
1. Place the spreader on a driveway or
sidewalk – not on the lawn. Make
sure the spreader is off by pushing
the control knob in. See Figure 8.
1/4-20 x 1 1/2" Hex Bolt
(2 Req.)
5/32 x 2" Cotter Pin
(1 Req.)
1/8 x 1" Cotter Pin
(1 Req.)
2. Determine the recommended
application and spreader settings of
the material to be applied (check
the product container).
IMPORTANT!
The settings and swath widths 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,
walking speeds, and the condition of
the product being applied.
See pages 6-7 for details.
Figure 9
3. Rotate the rate cam to the proper
setting. See Figure 9.
4. Fill the hopper with the product to
be spread.
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4
Maintenance
Operation
■ Never store unused material in the
spreader. Return unused material
to its original container.
■ Wash the spreader thoroughly after
each use. See Figure 12. Remove
the gear cover and wash the gears
thoroughly. Then dry completely in
the sun or a heated area.
Effective swath
width approximately
10-12 feet on center.
■ Lubrication
a. Lubricate the face of the gear
teeth with dry graphite.
Reinstall the gear cover.
b. Lightly oil the axle bearings in
the frame. See Figure 13.
Figure 12
c. Apply oil to the impeller shaft
bearing in the hopper, pivot
points on the shut-off plate,
and the spring in the housing
behind the control plate.
See Figure 13.
Overlap
Oil Control knob and
wire, shut-off plate,
and control plate
spring
Oil bearing in
the hopper
Figure 10
6. Where appropriate, apply header
strips around the area to be treated,
then push the spreader at a walking
speed about 2 1/2 mph (18 feet in
five seconds). To decrease the
spread width in confined areas,
reduce walking speed. Space your
trips across the area as shown in
Figure 10.
■ Gear mesh should be checked
regularly, especially during high-
use periods. The clearance between
the axle gear and the pinion gear
should be very close, but not tight.
If adjustment is required:
Oil
a. Loosen the axle collar set screw
and hold the gears together.
7. When transporting the spreader,
make sure the control knob is
pushed in and locked.
Figure 13
b. Hold the axle gear lightly
against the gear support and
tighten the axle collar set
screw.
Axle
Collar
8. Empty the spreader after each use,
and return leftover material to its
original container.
c. Spin the drive wheel to make
sure the gears run freely and
smoothly. See Figure 14.
Oil
■ Periodically clean the surface of the
impeller to remove buildup of
material. A buildup could cause the
spread pattern to change.
Dry Graphite
■ Maintain tire pressure at 20–25 psi.
Figure 14
5
8
Spreader Settings
When determining correct spreader
settings, consider:
Rate Setting Conversion
a. Divide the weight of a container
of material by the recommended
square-foot coverage.
The following is a comparison of the
settings of a Shindaiwa 75RS with the
equivalent approximate settings of
other spreaders.
■ Effective Pattern Width: The
actual width in which the material
is applied. Label instructions and
settings are useful guides, but only
an actual test can provide a reliable
and accurate pattern width.
b. Multiply the result by 100 (add
two zeros).
Shindaiwa
For example:
75RS
2
3
-
4
2
5
-
6
3
7
8
9
-
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
■ According to the label on the
container, 25 pounds of material
will cover 5000 square feet.
Scotts
Speedy Green
-
-
4
5
-
6
-
7
-
8
-
-
■ Application Rate: The amount of
material applied per 1000 square
feet (before you can determine
application rate, you must know the
effective pattern width).
PrizeLAWN
■ Calculate average coverage
requirement–
BF-1/CBR III
G
H
J
K
M
N
N1/2
O
P1/2
Q
R
S
T
U
V
X
Z
Lesco
E
I
F
G
L
H
I
J
K
-
L
-
-
-
M
T
N
O
-
-
P
R
S
Hi-Wheel
25 lbs
נ 5000 ס 000.5 ꢁ 100 ס 0.5 pounds per 100 square feet
Scotts
R8A/SR1/AP
Effective Pattern Width
J
M
O
P
Q
S
U
V
W
X
Z
3. Measure out an area of 100 square
feet (10 by 10 feet).
You can make a simple visual
pattern test by operating the spreader
over a non-turf area and evaluating the
pattern.
A more accurate method is to place
a row of disposable aluminum cake
pans about 1 foot apart on centers as
shown in Figure 11. Set the rate
control at the middle setting (see
Operation, Step 3, Figure 11,) and
make three or four passes in the same
direction. See Figure 11.
Pour the material collected in each
cake pan into individual bottles or jars
of the same size, then set them side by
side in the order they were collected
and inspect the containers.
The Effective Pattern Width is the
distance out from the spreader to a
point where the amount of material is
1/2 the amount in the center pans.
Weigh out 15 to 20 pounds of material
and spread it over the measured 100
square-foot area, applying in 10-foot
swaths (10-foot Effective Pattern
Width). Weigh the material remaining
in the hopper and adjust the discharge
chute as required.
Bag Rate
Approximate Spread
Fertilizer
Particle Size
pounds of material used per Setting
1000 sq.ft. of coverage
Width
(feet)
Repeat the test until the application
rate is correct.
This charts
provides
5
10
15
5
10
15
1
2
3
5
6
9
11
5
7
9
2
4
5
6
12
12
12
10
10
10
10
10
10
8
LARGE,
HEAVY
PARTICLES
approximate
settings of a
Shindaiwa
75RS when
only the
MEDIUM,
MIXED
PARTICLES
SMALL
PARTICLES
product
(NITROGEN)
Space for
wheel track
weight, area
coverage, or
inspection of
the material
is available.
MIXED-SIZE
PARTICLES,
SOME FINES
10
15
5
9
11
4
8
8
6
Application Rate
Calculate application rate as follows:
LIGHT
WEIGHT
PARTICLES
Direction of
Operation
10
15
5
6
to
8
1. Determine the Effective Pattern
Width (see the previous page).
For example:
Effective Pattern Width is deter-
mined to be 10 feet.
Conversions should only be used as
guidelines for establishing rate
The settings shown here are only
approximations and will vary with
walking speed, turf condition, humid-
Space pans
1 foot on
centers
settings. To obtain the most accurate
2. Determine the coverage require-
ment of the material to be spread in
pounds per 100 square feet. This
can be calculated as follows:
application rate, follow the procedures ity, etc. Warranties and guarantees of
described in the Effective Pattern
Width and Application Rate sections.
actual coverage or uniformity are
neither expressed nor implied.
Figure 11
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