Broadwood Wessex Country FS170T User manual

Operation Manual and Parts Book
Wessex Country FS170T and FS270T Trailed Spreaders
Manufacturers and Distributors of Quality Equipment
Product Code: L2033
Issue October 2011
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CONTENTS
Welcome to your new Wessex Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Coupling up your Trailed Spreader / Setting up your Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hopper loading and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adjustment of spread pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adjusting material flow rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting material flow rate - Spreading Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Parts Illustration - Hopper Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Parts Illustration - Trailer Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts Illustration - Agitator / Base Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WESSEX PRODUCT
Thank you for purchasing a Wessex product. As a Broadwood customer, you now number among
the most important people of our business and we will endeavour to give you the best service
available through our dealer network.
Please read this Manual carefully and familiarise yourself and other persons that will be using the
machine with its contents, to ensure the optimum performance and working life of your machine. It
is advisable that a copy of this Manual is kept in the workshop and one copy with the machine.
Further copies are available through your dealer.
On delivery, your dealer should go through the workings of the machine with you, explaining the
setting up procedures, all of which are contained in this manual for further reference. The Warranty
Registration Form must also be completed and returned to us within 7 days of delivery in order
to validate the Warranty.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLYBEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL IN ASAFE PLACE.
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL IS TO ALERT OPERATORS OF AHAZARD
THAT MAYRESULT IN INJURY.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WESSEX PRODUCT
Thank you for purchasing a Wessex product. As a Broadwood customer, you now number among
the most important people of our business and we will endeavour to give you the best service
available through our dealer network.
Please read this Manual carefully and familiarise yourself and other persons that will be using the
machine with its contents, to ensure the optimum performance and working life of your machine. It
is advisable that a copy of this Manual is kept in the workshop and one copy with the machine.
Further copies are available through your dealer.
On delivery, your dealer should go through the workings of the machine with you, explaining the
setting up procedures, all of which are contained in this manual for further reference. The Warranty
Registration Form must also be completed and returned to us within 7 days of delivery in order
to validate the Warranty.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLYBEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL IN ASAFE PLACE.
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL IS TO ALERT OPERATORS OF AHAZARD
THAT MAYRESULT IN INJURY.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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SAFETY DECALS
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GB ATTENTION Description of pictograms.
FATTENTION Description des pictogrames.
DVORSICH Beschreigung der piktogramme.
GB Read Operating manual before use.
FLisez Manual D’Opéreration avant l’utilisation.
D Vor der Benutzung, Betriebshandbuch lesen.
GB Never remove guards or attempt adjustment until rotor has stopped.
FNe retirez jamais les gardes ou d'ajustement tentative jusqu'à ce que toutes les pièces mobiles
ont été interrompus.
DSchutzvorrichtung niemals abnehmen oder einstellung versuchen, bevore der rotor abstellt.
GB Bystanders must be at least 20 metres from machine range of action.
FDes spectateurs doivent s’écarter au moins 20 mètres du rayon d’action de la machine.
DUmstenhenden müßen sich mindestens 20 meter vom maschinenbetriebsraum entfernen.
GB It is the operators responsibility to ensure that the machine is compatible with the loading
capacity of the towing vehicle.
FIl est de la responsabilité des opérateurs afin de s’assurer que la machine est compatible avec
la capacité de chargement du véhicule tracteur.
DEs ist den Betreibern dafür zu sorgen, dass die Maschine mit der Belastbarkeit des
Zugfahrzeugs ist.
GB Never carry passengers on implements unless designed to do so.
FNe jamais transporter des passagers sur instruments sauf s’ils sont conçus pour le faire.
DNiemals Passagiere implementiert, es sei denn ausgelegt, dies zu tun.
GB Protective eyewear, footwear, gloves and ear protectors must be worn.
FLunettes de protection, chaussures gants, protégés-oreilles doivent êtres portées.
DSchutzbrille, schuhe, handschuhe une Gerhörschutz getragen warden muss.
GB Stand clear. Flying objects possible.
FS’écartez! Possibilité d’objets volants.
DZurückbleiben! Herumfliegende objekte möglich
GB Do not use without pto shaft guard.
FNe pas utiliser sans de dispositif de sûreté de l’abre (arbre d’entraînement).
DNicht benutzen ohne p.t.o. (antriebswelle) schutvorrichtung.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
Wessex machines are guarded for your protection, but you must always observe certain
elementary precautions. Machines are potentially dangerous and should be used with the greatest
respect and ALL OPERATORS MUST read this manual and be are aware of all safety
precautions.
1. NEVER attempt any adjustment whatsoever, unless the machine is COMPLETELYat a
standstill.
2. NEVER attempt to clear any obstructions around the mower unless the machine is
COMPLETELYat a standstill.
3. NEVER remove belt guards unless the machine is COMPLETELYat a standstill.
4. NEVER remove safety guards which are provided for your protection.
5. NEVER operate the machine with people behind, keep everybody (especially children and
animals) at a safe distance, minimum 20 metres.
6. Stand well back from the machine when rotor is spinning.
7. Regularly inspect the DISTRIBUTOR VANES AND FIXING BOLTS to ensure that they are
in tip-top condition. Replace blades IMMEDIATELYif any signs of fracture or excess wear
becomes apparent. Serious damage, which is excluded from our warranty conditions, may
result from using your mower with an unbalanced rotor. When replacing blades, always fit
new mounting bolts and nuts to ensure that the rotor is balanced and running smoothly.
HEALTH AND SAFETY - Noise at Work Regulations
READING AT THE OPERATORS EAR
Wessex Country Spreaders: Approximately ?? D.B.A
Depending on conditions and material being spread, this reading may alter, it is therefore advisable
for users to do their own assessment.
In compliance with the above regulations, Ear Protectors must be worn when
operating machinery.

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WARRANTY
Your Broadwood product or equipment is warranted free from defect in workmanship or
manufacture for one year from date of purchase. Any parts which appear to us to be defective,
either in material or workmanship shall be replaced or repaired at no cost to the purchaser, subject
to the following conditions:
1. The registration card enclosed with this booklet must be returned to us within seven days of
purchase.
2. Any failure in the machine should be reported in the first instance immediately to your
dealer, who will act on your behalf to resolve the matter to your satisfaction.
3. The defective parts will be returned by your dealer to us, accompanied by a full statement
describing the failure and the circumstances and conditions in which the failure occurred.
4. The following are specifically excluded from our terms of warranty:
a) Fair wear and tear, especially to belts, brushes, blades and spinners.
b) Damage to blades or brushes caused through incorrect positioning of the rotor (see
instructions).
c) Damage caused by neglect or lack of lubrication.
d) Damage caused by misuse or abuse.
e) Damage caused whilst the machine is in transit.
f) Damage caused to the frame of the machine by running the machine with unbalanced
rotors, blades or spinners.
g) Damage caused to the machine by use with loose nuts, bolts, screws or any other type
of fittings.
5. The warranty is for the benefit of the first user only.
6. Broadwood International decisions will be final and binding.
Note:
It is recommended that every machine is inspected after one hour of operation to check that
all nuts, bolts, screws or any other types of fixings are tight and any loose fixings or
components should be rectified as appropriate.
Further inspections should be carried out at regular intervals thereafter.

= Reverse your towing vehicle up to your spreader and couple the ball hitch to the vehicle making
sure that the ball hitch is locked on securely. If your spreader has a ring hitch ensure that the
pin is secured with a lynch pin.
SETTING UP YOUR SPREADER
= Ensure that the spinning disk is set as level as possible with the ground. This can be adjusted
on the drawbar on the trailed version, or on the top link on the tractor version. Before
spreading read the full instructions of the spreader.
HOPPER LOADING & TRANSPORT
= Only load hopper when machine is hitched to the towing vehicle or coupled to the tractor.
= Do not load above the hopper rim.
= Do not stack full bags of material on top of a loaded spreader, as this will compact the material
and affect the flow when spreading.
= When travelling and not spreading disengage the drive pin in the axle, this is a quick release
pin at the right hand side of the gearbox.
MAINTENANCE
Regularly
= Inspect the spinner disk as an unbalance disk will cause vibration.
= Always clean thoroughly using a Pressure Washer after use, as fertiliser and salt are corrosive
materials.
= Regularly grease the P.T.O. shaft, ball hitch and the axle of the trailed version.
= Never store machine with material in the hopper.
= Always store in the dry, never outside in the weather.
= Check tyre pressures regularly.
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COUPLING UP YOUR TRAILED SPREADER

= Although we are able to produce a material spreading chart, it is by no means accurate for
every fertiliser, top dressing or seed that is likely to be spread by this machine. Differing
material density particle size and moisture content all affect the flow rate and spread pattern
that the machine provides.
= Any material used with this machine must be dry, free flowing and stored in dry conditions to
maintain its quality.
= To accurately ascertain the spread rate pattern and quality the machine should be calibrated by
the use of test trays.
ADJUSTMENT OF SPREAD PATTERN
= In order to achieve a balanced spread pattern with even material application the angle of the
spreader vanes must be adjusted, via the means of 4 adjustment position holes for each vane.
= The holes number 1 to 4 for each vane. All vanes must be placed in the same number hole.
= To move the spread pattern more to the left (when viewing spreader from the rear of the
operating vehicle) place all the holes in hole position 1-2. To move the pattern more to the right
move the vanes to hole position 3 or 4.
= When viewing spread pattern take care to ensure all persons and animals are away from the
possible maximum spread pattern. Always wear safety goggles.
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CALIBRATION

= The material flow rate is adjusted by the positioning of the regulation lever. Consult the
material spreading chart for the appropriate position for the regulation lever.
= For fine calibration consult the ‘Calibration’ section of the handbook.
= The lever positions work as follows:-
After consulting the spreading chart, according to the type of material being spread and the
ground speed, move the lever “A” along the graduated scale “E”, lock the lever in position
with the clip “D”.
In order to spread from both sides (ref. I), “A” and “B” levers must be in the same position,
connected by the grip handle “C”.
In order to carry out the spreading only on the left hend side (ref. II), it is necessay to
disconnect the two levers by removing the grip handle “C”. Set the lever “B” in the correct
position, given by the spreading chart, and bring lever “A” towards position 1 in order to
close the shutter on the right hand side.
In order to spread only on to the right hand side (ref. III) you have to move the lever “B” up
to position 1 and regulate the quantity to spread with the lever “A”.
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ADJUSTING MATERIAL FLOW RATE