Cresco 20 SW User manual

Thank you for purchasing our
Cresco 20 SW Fertilizer and Salt Spreader
We’re delighted to have you as a customer and are here to help!
First off, let’s get your product assembled!
Scan for video assembly: Table of Contents:
1: Spare Parts
2-5: Assembling your Cresco20SW
6-9: Slide System Explanation
10-13: How to Use the Cresco20
14: Warranty
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Spare Parts
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CRESCO 20 PARTS LIST: 1. Pneumatic Wheel (X2) C2004
2. Handle Bar CRP9001
3. Stand C1010 4. Gear box and Impellor C1020 &
CRP9005
5. Axle bearing (X2) C1021
6. Wheel Washer CRP9012
7. Small Cotter pin CRP9012
8. Large Cotter pin CRP9012 9. Agitator C1013 10. M6x60 Bolts (X4) CRP9012
11. M6 lock nuts (X4) CRP9012
12. M6 X35 Bolts C1031
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spare parts:
13. M6 Wing Nut (X2)
C1034
14. Axle C2003
15. Lower Frame (X2) C1008 16. Control Rod C1006
17. Hopper Body CRP9002
18. Control Lever CRP9008
19. Summer Slider CRP9004 20. Adjuster CRP9004 21. Pivot Bracket CRP9002 22. Lower Linkage CRP9012 23. Winter Slider C2001 24. R-pin Small CRP9012 25. 4x Screws 26. 4x Washers

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Slide System Explanation
Your Cresco spreader comes with two different application sliders.
One is for winter and the other is for summer!
Winter Summer
Winter Slider Summer Slider
Please locate and choose your slider.

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Assembling your Cresco 20
You will need a phillips head screwdriver, one
pair of plyers/grips and an M6 metric spanner.
If you are using the spreader for winter, slide the
winter application into position as shown above.
ASSEMBLING THE SLIDE SYSTEM, LOWER FRAME AND STAND:
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Locate the lower linkage (22) and place it
through the pivot bracket (21).
4
Push the free end of the lower linkage (22)
through the centre hole of the chosen slider.
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Winter Slider
#22
If you are using the spreader for fertiliser or
seed, slide the summer application into position
as shown above.
Locate & tighten the 4 screws & washers to fix
the required slider (winter or summer) into po-
sition. Make sure the screws are not overly tight
and the slider can slide backward and forward.
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NOTE 8
Assembling your Cresco 20
When placing the legs on the hopper, make sure
the two holes on the side of the lower frame
(Item 15) are on the outside. There should be one
hole on the inside.
Take the stand (item 3) and place it into the
protruding M6x60 bolts (x4) (item 10). Tighten
with the M6 lock nuts (x4) (Item 11).
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Rotate the hopper body (17) to the position shown.
Place the gear box and impellor (4) in the centre
hole of the hopper body (17), let it rest there. Make
sure the arrow on the gearbox faces forwards. The
arrow should point away from the stand (2).
ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS:
Place one axle bearing (Item 5) into the hole
shown at the bottom of the lower frame (15).
If at any point you become stuck, please refer to the video instructions-
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Secure the lower linkage (22) in place using the
R pin small as shown.
Take the two lower frames (15) and attach them
to the hopper body (17) using the M6x60 bolts
(10). SEE NOTE BELOW.
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Assembling your Cresco 20
Note: The axle and gearbox are now in position. There
are two holes on the axle. One hole is closer to the
middle of the axle and the other hole is closer to the
edge of the axle. When assembling the wheels: one
wheel will be pinned on the inside of the wheel and
the other will be pinned on the outside of the wheel.
Take the long cotter pin and place it through the
hole on the axle on the inside of the wheel.
Attach the other pneumatic wheel. Take the
small cotter pin (item 7) and the wheel washer
(6). Place the wheel washer over the axle and
slide the cotter pin (item 7) into the holes to fix
the second wheel.
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NOTE D
Take one of the pneumatic wheels. Push the
wheel through the axle. Make sure the valve is
located on the outside.
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B C
Feed the axle (14) through the hole without the axle
bearing (Item 5), push it through the hole in the
centre of the gearbox and through the hole (Item 5)
on the other side.
Push the other axle bearing (Item 5) into
position.

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Assembling your Cresco 20
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Thread the M6x35 bolt through the hole of the
handle bar (item 2) and lower frame (item 15).
Use the M6 wingnut to tighten. Repeat on both
sides.
Protruding from the back of the hopper body
(item 17) is a V-shaped metal (Item 21-pivot
bracket). Clip the L shaped end of the control
rod (item 16) into the hole on the V-shaped
metal.
Feed the other end of the control rod (item 16)
through the hole at the back of the control lever
(Item 18). Make sure you push the lever all the
way to the bottom.
Before tightening the control rod. Make sure the
application holes in the hopper are fully open
and the control lever is set at 20.
IMPORTANT
Use the pliers to split the cotter pins on both
sides.
Flip the spreader onto its wheels and ensure they
work correctly. Align the holes at the bottom of the
handle bar (item 2) with the holes at the top of the
lower frame (item 15). You may need to pull the ends
apart slightly to place in position.
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE BAR AND CONTROL ROD:
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Assembling your Cresco 20
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Tighten the control rod. Affix the agitator pin (item 9) through the
impellor shaft inside the hopper.

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Slide System Explanation
Ice Melts
Winter
For maximum spread width up to 6 metres For reduced pavement setting up to 2 metres

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Border Control
To protect your borders simply slide the border control into position to cut off
the left hand side of the spread pattern.
Slide System Explanation
Summer
The summer slide system comes with 20 different settings and a border
control. This provides control over the accuracy of your spreading.
Large/Heavy Materials Small/Light Materials

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Slide System Explanation

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How to use the Cresco 20
How to Apply Fertilizer to your lawn like a pro in four steps!
Step 1: Understanding the application rate and settings
Step 2: Preparing the Spreader
Step 3: Walking Patterns for the optimum application
Step 4: Cleaning & Maintenance
Step 1: Understand the application rate and
settings
Application Rate Settings
Check the back of the fertilizer bag
to find out the recommended G/m²
and spreader application setting.
If the spreader setting is not on the back
of the bag, please get in touch with your
fertilizer bag provider.
Set the handle to the correct setting.
If you are unable to find the required Cresco volume setting, please visit,
www.crescospreaders.com

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How to use the Cresco 20
Spread Pattern Settings
Once you have the correct application rate, you will need to check that the
spread of material is even on both sides of the spread pattern.
To balance the spread pattern for your material, check online or with your
fertilizer or seed provider.
For a quick reference, please refer to our guide on the previous page
Step 2: Preparing the Spreader
Check the material to be applied is dry and free flowing to ensure it will flow
freely through the hopper. Make sure your application rate and spread pattern
settings are correct, close the application hole fully and then pour in your
material.

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How to use the Cresco 20
WARNING **Do not pour material in the hopper when the application holes are
open as it can lead to spillages or leaks that can damage the area. Do not open
the gauge until you are over the area you want to spread and are moving at a
brisk walk***
Step 3: Walking Patterns for the optimum
application (For Fertilizer Only)
There are two methods of effective spreading, longitudinal fertilizer spreading
and cross sectional fertilizer spreading.
When applying fertilizer please make sure you walk at 3mph and keep the
hopper in a stable, upright position.
Your outlet hole should look like
this you pour in any material.

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Longitudinal Fertilizer Spreading
½ the application rate suggested on
the back of your fertilizer bag
Cover the area as shown by going
over your tire marks left on the pre-
vious pass
Cross Sectional Fertilizer Spreading
½ the application rate suggested on
the back of your fertilizer bag
Cover the area as shown making
the second pass at the edge of your
spread pattern or where the fertilizer
thrown begins to feather.
How to use the Cresco 20
Step 4: Cleaning and Maintenance

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This chart should be used as a guide only.
Application guide for fertilisers.
LHS (Left hand slider adjuster) is recommended to be engaged when spreading large sized granular materials to provide a more uniform distribution on the left and right side of the spread pattern. Conversely with very light materials (e.g. grass seed) engaging the RHS (Right hand slider adjuster) will be similarly beneficial. *Do not spread Fertiliser or seed materials with the winter slider* The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any variations in sq. metre application volumes, or spread width differences, due to possible variations in materials, application conditions at the time and different operator application techniques.

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2-Year Limited Warranty
DMMP Ltd. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and
materials for a period of 2 Years to the end user with the original dated purchase
receipt.
If a manufacturing non-conformance is found, DMMP Ltd. will repair or replace
the part(s) or product at it’s discretion at no charge provided the failure is not
the result of incorrect installation, mishandling, misuse, tampering, or normal
wear and tear as determined by DMMP ltd.
DMMP Ltd. at its discretion may require that the part(s) or product be returned
along with the original purchase receipt at owners’ expense for examination and
compliance with the terms of this warranty.
Do not return any product without first receiving authorization
from DMMP Ltd. To seek remedy under this warranty, contact
DMMP Ltd. at [phone] or email us at info@
dmmp.co.uk and describe the nature of the manufacturing
defect.
SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS:
This warranty covers only the
part(s) or product; any labour
charges associated with repair or
replacement of nonconformances
are specifically excluded.
Due to the corrosive nature of most fertilizers
and ice melt products, DMMP Ltd makes no warranty
against and specifically excludes part(s) or product
degradation or failure due to corrosion or its effects.
To negate the effects of corrosive materials on
your product, clean and dry your spreader or seeder
thoroughly after each use. As a further preventative
measure, coat all metal parts with a light oil or silicon
spray.