C-Dax C-DIT400GT User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR THE
GROUND DRIVEN SPREADER
C-DIT400GT
C-Dax Systems Ltd
PO Box 1010 145 Harts Road
Tiritea Palmerston North
Ph:06 354 6060
Fax:[phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.c-dax.com

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CDIT400GT
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OWNERS & OPERATORS OF C-DAX
ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES
Be warned of the dangers of loading your ATV or other vehicle in excess of its carrying capacity. It is
important to understand that any loads or attachments whether fastened to or placed on a vehicle or ATV will
alter the stability or handling characteristics of that vehicle or ATV.
Spray tanks or other equipment must be filled only to a level where the gross weight is within the load limit of
the ATV or other vehicle.
Safety is a primary concern in the design manufacture sale and use of spray tanks and other equipment.
As manufacturers of spray tanks and other equipment we want to confirm to you our customers our
concern for safety. We take this opportunity to remind you about the simple basic and common sense rules
of safety when using spray tanks and other equipment. Failure to follow these rules can result in severe
injury or death to operators and bystanders.
It is essential that everyone involved in the assembly operation transport maintenance and storage of this
equipment be aware concerned prudent and properly trained in safety.
This also applies to equipment that is loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner’s manual
and is not familiar with the operation of application equipment.
• NEVER EXCEED THE LOAD LIMIT CAPACITY OF THE ATV OR OTHER VEHICLE.
• ALL ATV AND TRAILED EQUIPMENT TYRES SHOULD BE INFLATED TO MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURES.
• PLEASE NOTE THAT FILLING THE SPRAY TANK OR OTHER EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY AND OR
THE ATTACHMENT OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE ATV MAY EXCEED THE ATV’S
MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE ATV OR OTHER
VEHICLE.
• CARGO SHOULD BE PROPERLY DISTRIBUTED AND SECURELY ATTACHED.
• REDUCE SPEED WHEN CARRYING CARGO OR PULLING A TRAILER OR TRAILED APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCE FOR BRAKING.
• NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON YOUR SPRAYER OR OTHER EQUIPMENT.
• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S VEHICLE MANUAL FOR CARRYING
CARGO OR PULLING A TRAILER.
• PROPER MAINTENANCE IN LINE WITH MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES IS ESSENTIAL.
• BEFORE APPLYING CHEMICALS READ THE LABEL OF THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER OR
SUPPLIER FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND OPERATE AS RECOMMENDED.
• THE SAFETY OF ALL CHEMICALS USED IN AGRICULTURE IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF A
GOVERNMENT AGENCY IE N.Z. MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT; USA ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY. FURTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR STATE LAWS MAY APPLY.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before attempting to install or operate the equipment read and understand the manual thoroughly. Failure to
comply with this instruction constitutes improper use and will invalidate the warranty.
Throughout this manual there are highlighted text boxes containing warnings cautions and notes.
Warning are mandatory instructions to prevent serious injury or permanent damage.
Caution are advisory instructions to ensure reliable operation of the equipment.
Note are for convenient operation.
 Do not overload your spreader. The maximum permissible payload is 320 Kg.
 Never use dirty product or product with stones or lumps.
 Ensure that your towing vehicle is adequate for the task. The maximum tare weight is 450 Kg.
 If using the spreader over hilly terrain the payload should be reduced to ensure that the spreader stability
is not compromised.
 Never allow anyone to ride on the spreader.
 Keep the spreader in good condition. Cleanliness and maintenance are essential for safe and trouble
free operation.
 Never leave product in the hopper or store the spreader without cleaning it.

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C-DAX CDIT400GT
OWNER’S MANUAL
(Pt.No.90068 Issue 2 Dated 02 May 2008)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Safety Precaution
4 Table of Content
5 Introduction
De cription
Specifications
Order Information
Warranty
6 Liability
7 Operation
8 Calibration
Magnesium Oxide
9 Operating the Spreader
Adjusting the Spread Pattern
Fitting the Cover
10 Maintenance
Before Use
After Each Use and Daily When in Use
Hint
11 Part Diagram
12 Part Li t

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations. You have just purchased an advanced spreader from C-DAX Systems. C-DAX Systems is
committed to providing you the farmer with quality applicating systems.
DESCRIPTION
The C-DAX C-DIT400GT is a ground-driven spreader designed for application of pelleted fertilisers. It can
also be used for application of other products such as grass seed and magnesium oxide. The uniquely
designed 400-litre translucent non-corrosive polyethylene hopper is specially profiled for good product flow
and ease of filling. The convenient polyethylene cover is easy to remove install and store if not required. A
high-quality stainless steel agitator and shutter ensures even flow of product to the spinner. A unique spinner
design ensures wide even spread of products over 180 degrees (Urea). The heavy-duty galvanised frame is
fitted with knobbly turf tyres as standard equipment. The drive train uses high quality steel and a double
sealed self-aligning bearing and heavy-duty gearbox for maximum durability. While seated the operator has
access to the control handle. This handle allows disengagement and engagement of the clutch and setting of
product feed rate all in one motion. Also standard are mudguards swivel tow-hitch and a fully shrouded
polyethylene front deflector to further protect the operator from product being thrown off the spinner.
Specification
(Specifications subject to change without notice)
Dry Weight 120 Kg
Dimensions W1900mm H1400mm L1850mm
Capacity 400 litre (320Kg Urea)
Drive Ground driven (single wheel)
Wheels 18x950x8 knobbly turf tyres
Tyre pressure 15PSI (100Kpa)
Clutch Lever operated mechanical clutch
Control Adjustable stainless steel slide with index handle
Agitator Mechanical arm stainless steel
Spinner Galvanised steel with three-position adjustable vanes
Hopper Non-corrosive polyethylene ergonomically designed for ease of filling and
inspection
Hopper cover Polyethylene plastic
Frame Galvanised steel
Gearbox Heavy duty with double sealed bearings
Gearbox oil 400ml SAE30
Axle Bearings Sealed ball races
Clutch bearing Heavy-duty phosphor-bronze bush
Axle grease General Purpose
Application Rate 140Kg per hectare @ 10 kph (nominal Urea)
Spread width 18M (nominal Urea @ 15 Kph)
Towing speed 15 Kph (Maximum recommended)
NZ AUST UK FRANCE
Order Information
Standard CDIT400GT P/N 84704 84704 84704 84704
Option Digital Speedometer P/N 32301
Option 50mm Tow Hitch Kit P/N 43803
WARRANTY
C-DAX Systems LTD warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment is sold free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of retail sale (6 Months from date of retail
sale for all equipment sold in the U.K.).
Accordingly C-DAX Systems undertakes to repair the equipment or at our option replace without cost to the
original purchaser either for materials parts or labour any part which within the specified warranty period
from time of delivery is found to be defective. PROVIDED that the equipment has been used for normal
purposes in accordance with the instructions and has not been subject to neglect misuse or accident and
has not been repaired serviced or dismantled by any person other than a service agent or person authorised
by C-DAX Systems.

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The warranty does not extend to cover: consequential damage; repair or replacement of parts due to fair
wear and tear; or damage resulting from neglect misuse accident or hireage. SPECIFICALLY the warranty
excludes battery damage damage arising from chemical attack and units built to customers specifications.
All goods returned to C-DAX Systems are freight paid by the ender and if subject to a warranty claim mu t
be accompanied by a completed warranty claim form. Warranty claim forms are available from C-DAX
dealers.
LIABILITY
The maximum liability which is accepted by C-DAX Systems is limited to replacement of faulty goods only.
Every care has been taken in the manufacture of our goods but because use of the goods is outside the
control of the manufacturer the end user assumes all responsibility for the use. Neither the manufacturer nor
retailer shall be liable for loss or damage resulting from use.
Any advice or recommendations given by C-DAX Systems its agents or employees is given in good faith
and based on the best information available to us. No liability or responsibility is accepted or implied as a
result of any information or advice tendered by C-DAX Systems its agents or employees. The end user
accepts all responsibility arising from that advice.

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OPERATION
The product to be spread is placed in the hopper. When the spreader is towed forward the right hand wheel
drives through the lever operated mechanical clutch and gearbox to turn the spinner in a clockwise direction.
When the control handle is in the disengage position (fully back) the clutch is disengaged and the shutter is
closed. Pulling the handle forward (towards the operator) engages the clutch and rotates the shutter located
at the bottom of the hopper to an open position. The size of the opening is set by a shutter stop lever which
locates into one of nine pre-set positions.
An extension of the spinner boss is connected to a stainless steel agitator arm inside the bottom of the
hopper. The agitator ensures that product flows continuously out of the hopper to the spinning disk.
A delivery chute on the bottom of the hopper ensures that product is delivered to the correct spot of the disk
so that the deflectors distribute the product over a wide angle behind and to each side of the spreader.
The clutch system can be engaged or disengaged at up to 15KPH while the spreader is in motion.
The polyethylene cover can be fitted to prevent rain and debris from entering the hopper.
WARNING
To prevent premature failure or damage to the CDIT400GT clutch system do not engage or disengage the
clutch at speeds in excess of 15 KPH.

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CALIBRATION
1. Ensure the control handle is fully back (clutch disengaged shutter closed).
2. To calibrate your spreader place a measured amount of product (10 Kg) in the hopper.
3. Set the Shutter Stop Lever to the position (1-9) indicated in the Calibration Guides below.
4. Tow the spreader at the desired speed and pull the control handle forward to engage the clutch and
open the shutter.
5. When the product has been exhausted measure the distance covered and band width in metres. It is
recommended that this be done over an area where the product can be seen on the ground so that the
spread width can be measured.
6. Check the application rate using the following formula:
Rate (Kg/ha) = product applied (Kg) x 10,000
di tance travelled (metre ) x pread width (metre ).
7. Adjust either the Shutter Stop Lever or the speed of travel until the desired application rate is achieved.
NOTE
Because of variations in product characteristics speedometer calibration and driving speed the information
in the calibration guide should be regarded as a starting point only. It is recommended that the spreader be
calibrated before use.
Calibration Guides
Urea or DAP Application Rate (Kg/ha) 10m Nominal Spread
Average Speed (Kph)
Application Rate (Kg/ha) for given Lever Po ition
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 14 5 85 138 165 167 171
11 13 47 77 1 5 150 151 155
12
1
43
71
115
138
139
14
13
11
40
65
106
1 7
1 8
131
14 10 37 61 98 118 119 1
15 10 35 57 9 110 111 114
16 9 3 53 86 103 104 107
17 8 30 50 81 97 98 100
18
8
9
47
77
9
93
95
19
8
7
45
73
87
88
90
20
7
6
4
69
83
83
85
Other Products Average Speed 10Kph
Product
Rate
(Kg/ha)
Shutter Setting
(Lever Po ition)
Nominal Spread
(Metre )
Super phosphate 100 7 12
30% Potassic Super 100 8 10
Rye Grass 30 3 4
Magne ium Oxide
Magnesium Oxide powder is applied at a rate determined by the number of cows to be treated. When
spreading this product calculate the weight of powder to be applied and apply this amount using shutter
setting 4 or 5. Because this product may set hard if left exposed to air it must not be stored in the machine
even for a short time. Load the spreader only with the amount required to be spread and clean all traces of
product from the machine after use.

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OPERATING THE SPREADER
When the spreader has been correctly calibrated the hopper may be filled to the required level and
spreading commenced.
To reduce agitator damage to product and to ensure that product is not forced past the agitator shaft when
towing the spreader to the area to be treated the drive to the gearbox should be disconnected by ensuring
the control lever is in the disengage position (fully back).
WARNING
To prevent damage to the spreader do not tow the spreader at speeds in excess of 15 Kph.
To prevent damage to the mechanical clutch do not engage or disengage the clutch on the CDIT400GT at
speeds in excess of 15 KPH.
CAUTION
The double roll pins present in the clutch assembly are designed to shear if subject to excessive use
(preventing greater damage to the rest of the unit). If you find these pins to continually break engage the
clutch at a slower speed.
To prevent inadvertent operation of the shutter while the spreader is in transit it is recommended that the
Shutter Stop Lever be moved to Position 0 to lock the shutter closed.
To prevent the shutter from vibrating closed when the spreader is operated over rough ground the Control
Lever friction may be increased by tightening the adjustment nut at the bottom of the Handle.
Adju ting the Spread Pattern
The spreader has been set up for spreading pelletised fertiliser. When spreading lighter products or products
with a high powder content it may be necessary to adjust the deflectors on the spinner to centralise the
spread pattern. To shift the pattern to the left (facing forward) the inside end of the vanes should be moved
anti-clockwise. To shift the pattern to the right (facing forward) the inside end of the vanes should be
adjusted clockwise. These positions are highlighted in the following diagram.
Shift to the left setup (hole 5/5)
Default setup (hole 4/5)
Shift to the right setup (hole 1/5)
WARNING
To prevent damage to the spinner and shrouds do not operate the spreader unless the screws are tight.
Fitting the Cover
To fit the rain cover to the hopper slide the lid over the hopper first locating the rear of the lid. Pull the lid
forward until it drops over the front edge of the hopper. Secure the lid by rotating the stainless steel latch 90°
(this latch is located on the underside of the lid at the front).

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MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance actions are mandatory for reliable use of the spreader.
Before U e
Check the tyre pressures and charge with air as required. The correct pressure is 15PSI (100Kpa).
Disengage the clutch by ensuring the control lever is fully back then turn the spinner by hand to ensure that it
is free to turn without interference.
Check the hopper to ensure that no debris is inside.
If the spreader has not been used for some time grease the bearings. Pay particular attention to the
mechanical clutch engagement groove and bearing.
Check the gearbox for leaks. If leaks are detected it will be necessary to drain and replenish the gearbox with
400ml of SAE 30 oil.
CAUTION
To replenish the gearbox the spreader may be inverted to place the filler plug uppermost. However in doing
so extreme care must be taken to prevent damage to the spinner and deflectors.
After Each U e or Daily When In U e
Remove all traces of product from the spreader by brushing or washing. Pay particular attention to areas
where product has accumulated and built up. Remove by scraping if necessary taking care not to damage
the surface finish of the spreader or its components.
If washing do not direct high-pressure water onto the gearbox axle or wheel bearing seals.
After washing grease the bearings (three places) and apply water-displacing fluid such as WD 40 or LPS3 to
all metal parts.
Check for damaged or worn components and replace as required.
NOTE
To ensure trouble free operation of the mechanical clutch pay particular attention to cleaning and greasing
the drive clutch.
HINTS
When greasing the pin clutch bearing in the axle assembly leave the pin in place. This will assist the grease
to fully enter the scroll in the axle and prevent the axle from being displaced if the bearing housing should be
over pressurised with grease.
If the drive axle is removed from the axle housing for any reason care must be taken to ensure that both the
axle scroll and bronze bush are clean and free of debris before reassembly.
To remove the agitator from the hopper remove the bolt which attaches the agitator shaft to the spinner
flange assembly then withdraw the agitator from inside the hopper.
When ordering replacement parts always quote the spreader Serial Number and the Part Number of the
required part.
The mechanical clutch engage/disengage bolt which operates the clutch head is intended as a replacement
item. If excessive wear is noticed remove the bolt and replace with part number #40047.