Earth Way Prizelawn BF l User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Prizelawn® BF l
COMMERCIAL BROADCAST SPREADER
MODEL BF l
MODEL BF lSS

Remove spreader and components from carton
and place spreader upside down. Slide drive and
free wheels on axle as shown with the longer por-
tion of wheel hub facing the frame. Secure free wheel with
a 5/32 Dia. x 1 1/4” cotter pin. Secure drive wheel to axle with
3/16” Dia. x 2” cotter pin. Attach leg to frame as shown with (4)
1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex bolts, lockwashers, and nuts. Tighten
securely.
assembly to brace (make sure on/off lever is positioned as shown)
using (4) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts, lockwashers, and nuts. Tighten
securely. Install handle grips onto upper handle.
Turn spreader upright on wheels and
insert screen into hopper. Attach
lower handle brace to the outside of
frame with (4) 1/4-20 x 5/8” hex bolts,
lockwashers, and hex nuts. Do not tighten
bolts. Attach upper handle
Slide handle lever between lever brackets as shown and
secure with 1/4 Dia. clevis pin and 3/32 Dia. x 5/8”
cotter pin. Install on/off control tube to control lever
using 1/4 Dia. clevis pin and 3/32 Dia. x 5/8” cotter pin.
Remove tape holding the lower rod to the pivot
lever and slide opposite end of control tube onto
lower control rod. Secure with a 3/32 Dia. cotter pin.
TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS LEFT LOOSE IN
STEP #2.
BF 1 STAINLESS MODEL ONLY-Attach trim
control lever to the upper handle using (2) #10-24 x 2
1/4” screws and locknuts. Secure control cable to
lower brace with the plastic cable tie.
To check spreader for complete shutoff, pull the on/off control lever back to the “OFF” position. Determine if the
port holes are completely closed. If they are not, loosen the brace/frame bolts and push down on the handle
and front of spreader. Re-tighten bolts and check shutoff.
Trim
Control
Lever
#10-24 x 2 1/4”
Screws and
Locknuts
Control Cable secure to lower
brace w/ plastic
cable tie
LOWER HANDLE BRACE
Attach to frame with
(4) 1/4-20 x 5/8” hex
bolts, lockwashers, and
nuts
UPPER HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
Attach to brace with
(4) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex
bolts, lockwashers,
and nuts
ON/OFF LEVER
SCREEN
Insert into hopper
HOPPER
FREE
WHEEL
5/32 Dia. x 1 1/4”
COTTER PIN
3/16 Dia. x 2”
COTTER PIN
DRIVE
WHEEL
Opposite end of Control
Tube slides onto lower
rod and is secured w/
3/32 Dia. cotter pin
CONTROL
TUBE
Control Tube- attached
with 1/4 Dia. clevis pin
and 3/32 Dia. cotter pin
1
2
3 4
5
ASSEMBLY
LEG
Attach to frame with
(4) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex
bolts, lockwashers, and
nuts
Handle Lever– attach
with 1/4 Dia. clevis pin
and 3/32 Dia. cotter pin
Handle
Lever

When transporting spreader from location to location,
make sure the on/off control lever is locked in the “OFF”
position securing the lever with the hitch pin.
Model BF lss only-Ice melt products
can be applied using a normal
width, or a narrow band can be
applied by closing the trim control
and the auxiliary shut-off slide,
leaving only the center port open as
shown.
Use Swath Width
on Package or Adjust
per Operator’s
Walking Speed
Normal spreading of material requires no adjustment unless otherwise stated on the package. In those cases where the
spread pattern has shifted, the pattern can be adjusted. If the pattern is heavier to the left (as viewed from the operating
position), loosen the knob and move the control plate in toward the hopper. If it is heavy to the right, move the control plate
out away from the hopper. Tighten knob after each adjustment is made. A scale is stamped into the control plate to provide
settings.
Normal Pattern Pattern Heavy
Left
Pattern Heavy
Right
Knob
Scale
Control Plate

A simple visual pattern test can be made by
operating spreader over a non-turf area and
evaluating the pattern. A more accurate method
is to place a row of common, disposable, alu-
minun cake pans approximately 1 foot on cen-
ters. Set the rate plate 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. If the pattern is not centered
(example: volume in bottle #2 left not equal to
bottle #2 right) adjust the pattern control as
described in the “PATTERN ADJUSTMENT”
section.
Once the pattern is uniform, the effective pattern
width can be determined. 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 dis-
tance is multiplied by 2 to achieve the total
effective pattern width.

The BF l spreader was factory calibrated, however,
calibration should be checked occasionally to assure
optimum performance.
SHUT-OFF
PLATE

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
J
K
L
12
12
12
Medium- mixed
particles
5
10
15
G
H
I
10
10
10
Small particles
(nitrogen)
1
2
3
D
F
J
10
10
10
Mixed size particles
-some fines
5
10
15
I
J
K
8
8
8
Light weight
particles
5
10
15
F
G
H
6
To
8
RATE SETTING CONVERSION
The following provides approximate Prizelawn®BF l /BFlSS settings when only the product weight, square foot
coverage, and visual inspection of material is available.
The conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings for the particular product
being applied. Steps for obtaining the most accurate settings are outlined in the “How to Determine Spreader
Settings and Spread Width” section of this manual.
These settings are approximate and may vary due to physical characteristics of the product. Walking speed.
wear, condition of the turf and humidity, may cause actual rate setting to deviate. No expressed nor implied
warranty or guarantee is provided as to coverage or uniformity indicated by these rate settings.
BF l /BF lSS
Setting
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Lesco
#029600
Setting
A
—
B C D
—
E F
—
G H I
—
J K L
—
M N O
—
P Q R
—
S
Scotts
R8A/SR-1
Setting
C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U — V W — X Y Z
Earthway
2200/2400
Setting
5
— — — —
10
— — — —
15
— — — —
20
— — — —
25
— — — —
30
Spyker
76/78-2
Setting
— —
3
— — —
4
— —
5
— —
6
— —
7
— —
8
— — —
9
— —
10
The following provides approximate Prizelawn®BF l /BFlSS settings for those units listed.
BF l &
BFI SS
Setting

*Parts in hopper ass’y,
**Parts in impeller ass’y,
*** Parts in shut-off plate ass’y
#BF lBF l SS DESCRIPTION #BF lBF l SS DESCRIPTION #BF lBF l SS DESCRIPTION
114815-1 14815-1 Hopper* 16 14864 14864 Screen Clip (2) 32 14825-1 14907 Upper Handle
1A 15416 14877-1 Hopper Assembly 17 14865 14865 Agitator 33 14870 14870 Handle Grips
214879 14879 Hopper Hole Plug (2)* 18 14866-2 14866-2 Impeller Assembly 34 14047 14047 Handle Lever Assembly
314878 14878 Pivot Lever Assembly* 19 14625 14625 Impeller w/ Roll Pin** 35 14871 14916 Control Tube
414846 14846 Shutoff Plate Link* 20 14867-3 14867-3 Impeller Shaft** 36 —14859 On/Off Control w/ Clamp
514848 14848 Reinforcing Plate* 21 14833 14833 Pinion Gear w/ Roll Pin** 37 14856 14856 Drive Wheel w/ Cotter
6—14840 Shutoff Plate Assembly* 22 14834 14834 Gear Support** 38 14857 14857 Free Wheel w/ Cotter Pin
714836 14836 Shutoff Plate Guide* 23 14832 14832 Axle Gear w/ Roll Pin 39 15425 15426 Fastener Package
8— 14847 Aux. Shutoff Plate-LH.* 24 14860 14860 Axle 40 14838 14838 Shutoff Plate***
9— 90060 Wire Clamp 25 14971 14971 Axle Collar (3) 41 14839-1 14839-1 Aux. Shutoff Plate-RH***
10 14312-1 14312-1 Impeller Bearing Ass’y* 26 14837 14837 Gear Cover (2) 42 14001 14001 Knob w/ Carriage Bolt***
11 14861 14915 Rate Control Plate* 27 14868 14868 Gear Cover Clamps (3) 43 14913 14913 Adjusting Swivel
12 14885-1 14885-1 Spring Housing Assy* 28 14886 14898 Frame Ass’y. w/ Bearings 44 14985 14985 Pattern Control Plate
13 12704 12704 Rate Knob w/ Washer* 29 14855 14855 Axle Bearings (4) 45 14884 14884 Pattern Control Guide
14 12708 12708 Pointer W/ Screw & Nut* 30 14828-1 14904 Leg w/ Tube Caps 46 14872-1 14872-1 Hopper Cover
15 14863 14863 Hopper Screen 31 14824-1 14905 Lower Handle Brace
PART OF OUR SERVICE IS PRO-
VIDING REPLACEMENT PARTS,
Parts may be obtained through your
local distributor. Be sure to give the:
1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER
2. SPREADER NAME
3. PART NUMBER
4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN
IF YOUR LOCAL
DISTRIBUTOR
CANNOT SUPPLY
PARTS, CONTACT:
PSB Company
555 West Goodale Street
P.O. Box 1089
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1089
[phone] EXT. 655
Parts List for Model BFl / BF lss
40
42 41
7
9 2
7
6
2
40
4 4
21
23
24 10
17
20
22
MODEL
BF lss MODEL
BF l
37
38
26
27
28
18 19
43
3
12
5 11
13
14
15
1A
1
42
44
45
30
31
16
36
35
32
39
33
34
8
46
25
29\

© 2004 PSB COMPANY
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
#14889 Side Deflector Kit-
Model BF l /BF lSS
#15424 Trim Control Kit-
Model BF lonly
(includes LH & RH. Aux.
Shutoff Plates)
Side Deflector
LIMITED WARRANTY
PSB 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. The axle gear, gear support, pinion gear, axle, and axle bearings have a limited lifetime warranty to be free of defects in materials and workmanship.
3. PSB will decide in its reasonable discretion if the part(s)/unit is defective.
4. The spreader or part(s) will be shipped to PSB at the customer expense with a written description of defect to the attention of PSB WARRANTY
DEPARTMENT.
5. If the spreader is used for commercial rental the Limited Warranty shall be limited to a period of 90 days.
6. All Unit and part replacement will be performed at the reasonable discretion of PSB.
7. Labor charges are not covered and the unit need not be returned to the dealer for warranty service.
8. Proof of purchase must be supplied to PSB.
PSB's sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part. Upon replacement of any Product or Product part, the re-
placed item shall become the property of PSB. If PSB determines that the Product covered by this warranty requires service, PSB shall prepay return ship-
ping charges from PSB. In all other instances, such charges shall be paid by Purchaser. Except for loss or damage caused by PSB's negligence, Pur-
chaser relieves PSB 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
PSB.
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 PSB or that have been affixed to any nonstandard accessory attachment or that have been used, stored, installed, maintained or oper-
ated in violation of PSB’s instructions or standard industry practice. No agent, employee or representative of PSB has any authority to bind PSB to any
affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the Product and any affirmation, representation or warranty made by any agent, employee or represen-
tative 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 WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR INTENDED USE FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF PSB.
PSB 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 EQUIP-
MENT, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF PURCHASED OR REPLACEMENT GOODS, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOM-
ERS OF PURCHASER.
Trim Control