A.M.Leonard AM50P User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL
MODELMODEL
MODEL
AM50P
AM50PAM50P
AM50P

1. Remove the spreader and components from
the carton. Turn spreader upside down. Insert
(2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts through the
flattened end of handle brace, outside of frame
and leg on the inside of frame as shown. Install
hex nuts but do not tighten. Repeat on opposite
side.
Handle Brace
Leg
Frame
1/4-20 x 1 1/2”
Hex Bolt
1/4-20
Hex Nut
2. Slide wheels onto axle with the longer
portion of the wheel facing the frame. The
wheels are identical to ease assembly.
Secure free turning wheel with (1) 1/8 x 1”
cotter pin and (1) 5/32 x 2” cotter pin on the
drive wheel.
1/4-20 x 2”
Hex Bolt
1/4-20 Hex
Nut
Handle
Tube
3. Turn spreader upright and install handle
tube between braces. Secure with (2) 1/4-20
x 2” hex bolts and nuts. Tighten handle brace
nuts installed in step 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Drive
Wheel
5/32 x 2”
Cotter Pin
1/8 x 1”
Cotter Pin
VIEWED FROM REAR OF SPREADER
Free Turning
Wheel
2
BRACE MUST BE
INSTALLED ON THE
OUTSIDE OF FRAME

CAUTION: ONCE KNOB IS LATCHED,
DO NOT MOVE THUMB RELEASE UNTIL
YOU HAVE COMPLETED STEP #5.
Control Knob &
Wire Assembly
Spring
Thumb
Release
1/4-20 x 2 1/4”
Bolt & Washer
1/4-20 Hex
Nut & Washer
Remove Caution
Label
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) 1/4-20
x 2” hex bolt. (2) washers, and (1) hex nut
in the bottom hole, and (1) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4”
hex bolt, (2) washers, and (1) hex nut in
the top hole as shown. Remove caution
label and push the thumb release toward
the center and push down knob and shutoff
spring until knob latches.
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.
6. Install gear cover assembly over gears and secure
with (2) #6-32 screws. Slide handle grips onto handle.
Soapy water will ease installation. (Do not use
petroleum based products.) The AM 50P spreader
should now be completely assembled and ready for
use.
Wire Clip
Shutoff Plate
Wire
#6-32 Screw #6-32 Screw
ASSEMBLY, CONTINUED
ASSEMBLY, CONTINUEDASSEMBLY, CONTINUED
ASSEMBLY, CONTINUED
Handle Grip
Handle Grip
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SPREADER OPERATION
SPREADER OPERATIONSPREADER OPERATION
SPREADER OPERATION
USE SWATH WIDTH ON
PACKAGE OR ADJUST PER
OPERATOR’S WALKING
SPEED
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping the
spreader too far can cause uneven spreading.
5. 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.
6. Push spreader 3 1/2 m.p.h. (26 feet in 5 seconds)
for full 8’ to 10’ 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.
7. Push spreader at 2 1/2 mph (18 feet in 5
seconds) to reduce width of spread when applying
ice melt products to sidewalks.
ON
8. Empty spreader after each use. Return leftover
material to its original container.
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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.
Knowing the effective pattern width (for example, 10
feet), measure a distance equal to 100 square feet
(10’ x 10’ swath width). Determine the product
coverage is pounds/ 100 sq. ft. by the recommended
square foot coverage (add two zeroes to the weight
of the bag).
EXAMPLE: Product weight: 25 lbs.
sq. ft. coverage: 5,000 sq. ft.
2500 lbs. - 5,000 sq. ft.
= .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.
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.
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
EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTHEFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH
EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH
APPLICATION RATE
APPLICATION RATEAPPLICATION RATE
APPLICATION RATE
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HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADERHOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTHSETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH

FERTILIZER
PARTICLE SIZE
BAG RATE
Pounds of fertilizer used
per 1,000 sq. ft. of
coverage
APPROX.
SETTING
SPREAD
WIDTH
(IN FEET)
Large, heavy
particles
5
10
15
3 1/2
4
4 1/2
8
8
8
Medium- mixed
particles
5
10
15
2 1/2
3 1/2
4
8
8
8
Small particles
(nitrogen)
1
2
3
2
2 1/2
3
8
8
8
Mixed size particles
-some fines
5
10
15
3
3 1/2
4
6
6
6
Light weight
particles
5
10
15
2
2 1/2
3
4
To
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Conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings. To obtain the most accurate application
rate, follow the procedures described in the Effective Pattern Width and Application Rate sections. The settings shown
here are only approximate and will vary due to physical characteristics of the product, walking speed, turf condition,
humidity, etc. Warranty and guarantees of actual coverage or uniformity are neither expressed nor implied.
AM50P
Setting
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Scotts Speedy
Green Setting
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Prizelawn
BF l / BF 1SS
Setting
E I K M O R W Z — — — — — — — — —
Lesco
#029600
Setting
D — H — K M Q S — — — — — — — — —
Scotts R8A/
SR-1
Setting
G K M O Q T — Z — — — — — — — — —
Earthway
2200/2400
Setting
10 — 15 17 19 22 26 30 — — — — — — — — —
Spyker 76/78-2
Setting
4 — 5 6 7 8 9 10 — — — — — — — — —
RATE SETTING CONVERSION
RATE SETTING CONVERSIONRATE SETTING CONVERSION
RATE SETTING CONVERSION
and visual inspection of the material is available.
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The following provides approximate
AM50P settings for those units listed.
The following provides approximate
AM50P settings when only the product weight, square foot coverage,

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.
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 15-20 PSI.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Oil
Oil Impeller Shaft
Bearing In Hopper
Oil
Axle Collar
Oil
Oil
WARRANTY
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WARRANTY
A.M. Leonard warrants to Purchaser the following:
1. Product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase.
2. A.M. Leonard will decide in its reasonable discretion if the part(s)/unit is defective.
3. The spreader or part(s) will be shipped to A.M. Leonard at the customer expense with a written description of defect.
4. All Unit and part replacement will be performed at the reasonable discretion of A.M. Leonard.
A.M. Leonard’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part. Upon replacement of any Product or Product part, the replacement
item shall become the property of A.M. Leonard. If A.M. Leonard determines that the Product covered by this warranty requires service, A.M. Leonard shall prepay return
shipping charges from A.M. Leonard. In all other instances, such charges shall be paid by Purchaser. Except for loss or damage caused by A.M. Leonard negligence,
Purchaser relieves A.M. Leonard of responsibility for all risks of loss or damage to the Product and its parts during the period the products are in transit to and from A.M.
Leonard .
This warranty does not extend to any Product or parts thereof that have been allowed to corrode, subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, or modification by anyone
other than A.M. Leonard or that have been affixed to any nonstandard accessory attachment or that have been used, stored, installed, maintained or operated in violation
of A.M. Leonard’s instructions or standard industry practice. No agent, employee or representative of A.M. Leonard has any authority to bind A.M. Leonard to bind
A.M. Leonard to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the Product and any affirmation, representation or warranty made by any agent, employee or
representative shall not be enforceable by Purchaser.
THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR INTENDED USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF A.M. LEONARD.
A.M. LEONARD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
ARISING FROM THE USE OF ANY OF THE PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGE OR LOSS OF OTHER PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF PURCHASED OR REPLACEMENT GOODS, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OF PURCHASER.
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Key
No.
Description
PART NO. Key
No.
Description
PART NO.
1Hopper Ass’y-includes #2&3 14508-3 13 Drive & Free Turning Wheel 14939-1
2Rate Cam & Chute Assembly 14455-1 14 Handle Braces (2) 13613-1
3Shutoff Plate 14454-1 15 Handle Tube 14513-1
4Impeller Assembly 15849 16 T-Handle Assembly 13634-2
5Frame Assembly 15838 17 Control Knob Spring 14462
6Legs (2) 13619-1 18 Control Knob & Wire Ass’y. 13640-1
7Axle 15842 19 Wire Retaining Clip 13643-1
8Axle Collar 14634 20 Gear Cover Assembly 13623-1
9Axle Bushings (2) 14951 21 Fastener Package 15880
10 Impeller Shaft Bearing 15833 22 Hopper Cover 15209
11 Axle Gear 13625-1 23 Handle Grip (2) 15264
12 Agitator 15866
1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER
2. SPREADER NAME
3. PART NUMBER
4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN
PART OF OUR SERVICE IS
PROVIDING REPLACEMENT
PARTS. Parts may be obtained
through your local distributor.
Be sure to give:
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PARTS LIST FOR MODEL AM50P
PARTS LIST FOR MODEL AM50PPARTS LIST FOR MODEL AM50P
PARTS LIST FOR MODEL AM50P
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241 Fox Drive Piqua, OH. 45356
P.O. Box 816
1-800-543-8955
www.amleo.com
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