Fimco DMS-3PT-12V-4.5 User manual

Warranty/Parts/Service
For home usage, products are warranted for one year from date
of purchase against manufacturer or workmanship defects.
Commercial users have a 90 day warranty.
Your authorized dealer is the best source of replacement parts
and service. To obtain prompt, efficient service, always
remember to give the following information...
- Correct Part Description and/or part number.
- Model number/Serial number of your sprayer.
Part descriptions and part numbers can be obtained from the
illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual.
Whenever you need parts or repair service, contact your
distributor/dealer first. For warranty work, always take your
original sales slip, or other evidence of purchase date, to your
distributor/dealer.
Hopper Capacity: 4.5 Cu. Ft. •
Spread Width: 5 Feet to 45 Feet •
12 Volt Motor with Variable Speed Control (VSC) •
Stainless Steel 6-Blade Radial Fan •
Adjustable Slide Gate •
Approximate Shipping Weight = 53 lbs. •
Technical Specifications
Form No. 2045 [5008320 (10/11)] Printed in the U.S.A.
Assembly
1. Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton.
Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the
illustrations later in this manual.
2. Any additional assembly of loose parts should be
assembled onto the spreader per the exploded view drawing.
Model: DMS-3PT-12V-4.5 (5302045)
(4.5 Cubic Ft, 3-Point, Dry Material Spreader)
Owner's Manual
Read this owner’s manual before you assemble or operate the
Dry Material Spreader.
Use eye, hand, and breathing protection appropriate to the
materials that you are spreading. Read the manufacturers or
suppliers labels for proper protective equipment
Read and follow the manufacturers’ instructions and notes for
spreading and handling materials used for spreading.
Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit with you while operating
the spreader.
Do not modify Dry Material Spreader or safety devices and
guards.
Operating Safely
1000 FIMCO Lane, P.O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD 57049
Toll Free Phone: [phone] : Toll Free Fax: [phone]
www.fimcoindustries.com
Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this
manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your dry
material spreader. Please read it carefully, as it furnishes
information which will help you achieve years of trouble-free
operation.
This dry material spreader is used to spread all types of dry
material, such as fertilizer, seed, bait, powders, granular
insecticides, granular fungicides, granular herbicides, pellets,
and ice melting pellets.
General Information

Opening
Pattern Adjustment Ring
See Note (**)
Page 2
Installation
Attach the spreader to your 3-point hitch and secure in
place
Use 12V motor controller (battery cable) clip to connect
directly to the battery. Connect the red clip and red wire
directly to the positive (+) terminal. Connect the black clip
and black wire directly to the negative (-) terminal.
Route the 12V motor controller battery cable and 12V
motor controller (motor cable) securely, and carefully, to
prevent damage from moving parts.
Turn the Motor Controller switch to the OFF position,
before connecting to the motor cable.
Set the Motor controller to the number “5”, and switch the
fan motor on. The fan should run at ½ speed. Rotate to
number “10” for full fan speed, and then rotate to number
“1” for slowest fan speed.
This should be done without material in the Hopper and
gate slide closed.
Replace or repair loose or missing components
Operate controls and switches to make sure they respond
correctly
Conditions of Weather and terrain must be considered
when setting spreader. Do not spread on windy days, with
light weight materials such as grass seed or powders.
Protective clothing must be worn in some cases.
1. Determine vehicle speed:
If vehicle does not have a speedometer, determining
speed can be accomplished by marking off 100, 200, or
300 feet.
The speed chart indicates the number of seconds it takes
to travel the distances.
Using a watch or stop watch for time, travel into and out of
marked distance for a more accurate application speed.
See the recommended speeds/settings later in this
manual.
Operation
2. Set Electronic Speed Control:
Adjust speed control to set the spread width. The highest
fan speed will spread the widest pattern.
After adjusting the speed control to the desired width for
the material you are using. Leave the dial on this setting
and use the power switch to turn the fan on and off.
When operating speed control at less than 2, remove
agitator clip.
3. Set Opening Gauge Control:
Refer to the settings chart for the proper settings.
Loosen wing nut and move gate slide gauge to the
desired setting. Tighten wing nut.
4. Adjust Pattern Adjust Ring Position to Center
Spread Pattern:
If the spread pattern is off-center, adjust by rotating the
pattern adjusting ring. This adjustment is only required if
the material density has dramatically changed.
Pattern adjust ring has been set at the factory for UREA.
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Caution: Making adjustments with spinner running is
unsafe. Never adjust pattern ring with spinner powered.
Disconnect power at the battery or speed control or
motor before doing any pattern adjusting.
- Loosen worm gear clamp only enough to allow pattern
adjust ring to be removed with slight force.
- Adjust pattern ring to re-center spread pattern. If pattern
is too heavy to the driver's right, rotate the pattern adjust
ring clockwise (as viewed from the top) until the pattern is
even. If the pattern is heavy on the driver's left, rotate the
pattern adjust ring counter-clockwise (as viewed from the
top) until the pattern is even.
- Retighten the worm gear clamp to a snug fit. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN!
- To return the pattern adjust ring to the factory setting,
simply align the pattern adjust ring to the center of the
mounting plate , as pictured below (**)
5. Do not fill and transport over long distances. This will
result in material packing and caking. Remove and clean
all material at the end of your spreading day.
Cleaning/Storing
1. Remove and clean all material from the hopper.
2. Rinse inside and outside of hopper and dry before
storing.
3. Motor and Motor Controller are not water resistant. Do
not submerge into water, or use high pressure sprayers to
clean.
4. The spreader should be stored in a dry area.
SPEED (MPH) = Distance (Ft.) x 60 / Time (seconds) x 88
Time Required in Seconds to
Travel a Distance of:
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles per Hour)
100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft.
1.0 68 136 205
2.0 34 68 102
3.0 23 45 68
4.0 17 34 51
5.0 14 27 41
6.0 11 23 34
7.0 9.7 19 29
8.0 8.5 17 26
9.0 7.6 15 23
10.0 6.8 14 20

Handle Mount
35
25
15 42 44
14
33
33
21 4
4
17
19
12
12 414
2
41.3
41.1
41.2
6
24
38
43
18
19
316
46
15
4
22
23
31
39
40.1
40.2
Slide Gate Detail
Slide Gate Detail
27 32 32
15
26 281
45
8
15
30
36 19
18 4
16
46
15
37
5
8
7
9
34
3 15
22
Handle Mount
44
29
13
15
4
3
11
10
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Exploded View: DMS-3PT-12V-4.5 (5302045)

Parts List: DMS-3PT-12V-4.5 (5302045)
Page 4
(List Prices are Subject to Change)
Note: 3 mph and 5 foot spread width, remove agitation clip with
Ice Melt product when using speed dial setting at less than 4.
Settings & Charts
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Spreader Motor Does Not Run
1. Loose or corroded connection
2. Speed Control Light is OFF
3. Loose battery connection
4. Broken spreader wiring
5. Over or Under voltage
1. Clean, check, and reconnect
2. Check fuse. Replace if necessary
3. Adjust battery clamp contact
4. Replace or repair damaged wiring
5. Power to harness connected to aux. circuit; Connect direct to battery
Erratic Spread Pattern Spinner Shaft Set Screws Loose Tighten Set Screws
Gate will not close or open Fertilizer Around Gate Slide
Remove slide gate weldment and clean after emptying hopper of
material.
Gate will not stay open or
closed
Friction washer is lost or worn Replace friction washer.
Inline Fuse Body gets Hot
Inline Fuse keeps blowing
Barrel fuse is not making direct
contact with wire buttons
Make sure spring in fuse body is positioned behind the wire button. Hold
top half of the in line fuse body next to speed control connect, and turn
the bottom half of the in line fuse body
Dial Setting
Spread
Width (Feet)
1 5
2 7.5
3 12
4 20
5 25
6 30
7 35
8 40
9 45
10 50
Ice Melt
Ounces/Square Yard
lbs/1000
Sq. Ft.
Gate
Setting
Materials
2 15-30 4.5 Freez Gard
2 to 4 15-30 4 to 5.5 Peladow
2 to 4 15-30 4.5 to 5.5 Dead Sea Works Ice Melting De-Icer
2 to 4 15-30 4.5 to 5.5 MAG Ice Melting Pellets
2 to 4 15-30 4.5 to 5.5 Ice No Mor
1/4 to 1 2-8 2 to 3.5 Professional Ice Melter
2 to 4 20-40 4 to 6.5 Professional Ice Melter
2 to 4 20-40 4 to 6 EC Grow lightning Fast
2 to 4 20-40 3.5 to 5.5 Thaw Master
2 to 4 20-40 4 to 6 Kansas Medium Rock Salt
1/4 2 1/2 2 Snowplow
8 80 10 Snowplow
8 80 9 Safe Step
Item
No
Part
Number
Qty Description
List
Price
1 5006160 1 1/4"-20 Hex Locknut .25
2 5006259 4 3/8"-16 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut .25
3 5006306 11 1/4"-20 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut .25
4 5006307 22 5/16"-18 Hex Whiz (Flange) Locknut .25
5 5006358 1 SS Wing Nut 1/4"
6 5016030 1 Flatwasher - 3/8" .25
7 5016035 1 Spring Lockwasher 1/4" .25
8 5016300 3 1/4" Stainless Steel Flatwasher
9 5027132 1 Gate Scale Plate
10 5027316 1 Tie Plate
11 5027318 1 Handle Mount Plate
12 5034035 4 H.H.C.S., 5/16"-18 x 3" .43
13 5034082 4 H.H.C.S., 5/16"-18 x 2" (Full Thread) .25
14 5034159 4 Square U-Bolt, 5/16" x 1 5/16" x 1 7/8" .99
15 5034481 12 SS Carriage Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 3/4"
16 5034485 4 Carrige Bolt, 3/8"-16 x 2" 1.00
17 5037748 1 Angle Brace R.H.
18 5037749 1 Angle Brace L.H.
19 5046344 2 Square Cap, Black (1 1/4" Square Tube) .36
20 5046425 2 Square Cap, Black (1 1/2" Square Tube)
21 5051142 1 Tube Clamp
22 5070083 1 LH Frame (Red) (DMS 4.5)
23 5070085 1 RH Frame (Red) (DMS 4.5)
24 5075020 1 Grommet/Dry Spreader
25 5083008 1 4.5 Cu./Ft Hopper
26 5092027 1 Gate Pivot
27 5094036 1 Gate Linkage
28 5095276 1 Gate Pivot Mount
29 5095277 2 Upper Hitch Mount
30 5095278 1 Pivot Mount
31 5100712 1 2-Point Pickup Tube (Red) 27.00
32 5101077 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1" .25
33 5101294 2 Lift Arm Pin - Cat 1 5.00
34 5111025 2 Rivet, 3/16" Dia. x 3/8" Long .10
35 5117321 6 Truss Head Machine Screw 5/16"-18 x 2" .25
36 5127198 2 Plastic Spacer/Guide
37 5131073 1 Gate Stop 11.00
38 5160003 1 Spinner 49.00
39 5165026 1 Frame Stand (Red)
40 5275840 1 12 Volt Motor w/Shaft 99.00
40.2 5024115 1 Dry Spreader Motor Spindle 12.00
41 5275918 1 12V Motor Controller Set 153.75
41.1 5157208 1 Motor Controller (12 Volt, 10 Amp) 129.00
41.2 5157210 1 12V Motor Controller (Battery Cable) 7.99
41.3 5157211 1 12V Motor Controller (Motor Cable) 9.95
42 5275923 1 Hopper Base/Ring Plate Weldment 10.00
43 5275924 1 Pattern Adjusting Ring Weldment 16.00
44 5277411 1 Gate Lever Weldment
45 5277412 1 Slide Gate Weldment
46 5277419 1 Spinner Housing Weldment

(Settings & Charts)
Page 5
Note: 3 mph and 10 foot spread width.
This is information off the sticker on the hopper.
Grass Seed
lbs/1000 Sq.
Ft.
Gate
Setting
Materials
4 7 Master Turf Ultimate Tall Fescue Blend
8 9.5 Master Turf Ultimate Tall Fescue Blend
5 7.5 Pennington Master Turf High Traffic Lawn Seed Mixture
10 9.5 Pennington Master Turf High Traffic Lawn Seed Mixture
4 7.5 Pennington Master Turf Shady Traffic Lawn Seed Mixture
8 9.5 Pennington Master Turf Shady Traffic Lawn Seed Mixture
5 7.5 Pennington Master Turf Sun and Shade Lawn Seed Mixture
10 9.5 Pennington Master Turf Sun and Shade Lawn Seed Mixture
5 7.5 Rebels Supreme Blend Grass Seed for Sun and Shade
10 9.5 Rebels Supreme Blend Grass Seed for Sun and Shade
2 4.5 Scotts Classic Grass Seed Fall Grass Seed Mix
4 7 Scotts Classic Grass Seed Fall Grass Seed Mix
1.1 2.5 Scotts Pure Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Mix
2.2 3.5 Scotts Pure Premium Kentucky Bluegrass Mix
1.25 4.5 Scotts Pure Premium Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mix
2.5 5.5 Scotts Pure Premium Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mix
5 7.5 Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mixture
10 9.5 Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mixture
2 3 Wal Mart Gardens Kentucky Bluegrass Seed
4 4.5 Wal Mart Gardens Kentucky Bluegrass Seed
4 7.5 Wal Mart Gardens Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
8 9.5 Wal Mart Gardens Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
3 4 Bluegrass 98.5%
4 4.5 Bluegrass 98.5%
lbs/1000 Sq. Ft. 0.6 0.7 0.8 1 1.5 2 3.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.0 11.0 13.0 15.0 17.0
Flow Control Setting 1 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 9 10
Operation
Instructions
* USE APPLICATION INFORMATION ON BAG, FIND CALIBRATION SETTING (ABOVE) AND SET GATE STOP TO CORRECT FLOW
SETTING
* IF SPREAD PATTERN IS OFF CENTER ADJUST PATTERN RING POSITION, SEE OWNER'S MANUAL
* NOTE: ABOVE CALIBRATION SETTINGS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED USING UREA 46-0-0, 20 FOOT SWATH, AND 3 MPH (TRAVEL
88FT IN 20 SECONDS)
* NOTE: CALIBRATION GUIDE SETTINGS IS TO BE USED AS A GENERIC GUIDE. FOR SPECIFIC PRODUCTS, SEE YOUR OWNER'S
MANUAL
INSTRUCCIONES
DE OPERACION
· USE LA INFORMACIÓN SOBRE APLICACIÓN EN LA BOLSA, BUSQUE LA POSICION DE CALIBRACIÓN (ARRIBA) Y FIJE LA PARADA
DE LA PUERTA PARA CORREGIR LA CALIBRACIÓN DE LA CORRIENTE.
· SI EL ORDEN DE LA DIFUSIÓN ESTA FUERA DEL CENTRO AJUSTE LA POSICION DEL ANILLO DE ORDEN, REFIERASE AL
MANUAL DE DUEŇO.
· NOTAR: LAS POSICIONES DE CALIBRACIÓN DE ARRIBA HAN SIDO DETERMINADAS USANDO LA UREA 46-0-0, 20 DE FRANJAS
DE PIE, Y 3MPH (VIAJANDO 88 PIES EN 20 SEGUNDOS).
· NOTAR: LAS POSICIONES DE GUIA DE CALIBRACIÓN HAN DE USARSE SOLO COMO GUIA GENERAL. PARA PRODUCTOS
ESPECIFICOS, REFIERASE A SU MANUAL DE DUEŇO.

32.356
25.167
33.167
38.385
18.000
28.603
Approximate Unit Dimensions
(Settings & Charts)
Page 6
Note: 3 mph and 20 foot spread width.
Turf Materials
lbs/1000 Sq. Ft.
Gate
Setting
Materials
10 6.5 All America All Purpose Fertilizer 10-10-10
3 4.5 Bayer Season Long Grub Control
2.4 4 Bayer Season Long Grub Control
3 4 Bayer Complete Insect Killer
2 3.5 Bayer Complete Insect Killer
3 3 Bayer Power Force Multi-Insect Killer
2 2.5 Bayer Power Force Multi-Insect Killer
4 4 EC Grow Premier Turf Fertilizer 25-3-10
3 4 Eliminator Ant, Flea, and Tick Killer Granules
2.5 3.5 Eliminator Ant, Flea, and Tick Killer Granules
2 3.5 Eliminator Ant, Flea, and Tick Killer Granules
2 3.5 Eliminator Fire Ant Killer Granules
2 4 Eliminator 5% Diazinon Killer Granules
7 5.5 Howard Johnsons All Purpose Ferilizer 8-8-8
7 5.5
Howard Johnsons All Purpose Ferilizer 10-10-
10
7 5.5
Howard Johnsons All Purpose Ferilizer 12-12-
12
5 5 Ironite 1-0-0
4 4 Klay Soft Pelletized Gypsum Soil Conditioner
3 3.5 Klay Soft Pelletized Gypsum Soil Conditioner
2 3 Klay Soft Pelletized Gypsum Soil Conditioner
4 5 Lesco Pre-M 0.86% Plus Fertilizer 25-0-7
4.2 4.5 Lesco Starter Ferilizer 18-24-12
4.2 4 Lesco Turf Ferilizer 24-2-11
4 4 Lesco Weed and Feed
8 7 Milorganite 6-2-0
16 8.5 Milorganite 6-2-0
3.2 4
Miracle-Gro Lawn Ferilizer Plu Weed Control
26-3-3
3.6 4 Miracle-Gro Starter Lawn Fertilzer 20-27-5
3.1 3.5 Miracle-Gro Starter Lawn Fertilzer 29-3-4
9.6 6 Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules
4.8 4 Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules
2.4 2.5 Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules
1.2 2 Ortho Lawn Insect Killer Granules
4 4.5 Ortho Max Insect Killer for Lawns
2 3.5 Ortho Max Insect Killer for Lawns
1 2.5 Ortho Max Insect Killer for Lawns
10 6.5
Parkers Super Soilite Lawn and Garden
Fertilizer 10-10-10
6.5 5
Parkers Super Soilite Lawn and Garden
Fertilizer 16-4-8
Turf Materials
3.6 4 Pennington Lawn Starter Fertilizer 18-24-6
2 3
Real-Kill Multi-Purpose Lawn and Garden
Insect Killer
2.5 3.5
Real-Kill Multi-Purpose Lawn and Garden
Insect Killer
10 7.5 Ringer Lawn Restore 10-2-6
12.3 8 Sam's Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4
8.1 6.5 Sam's Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4
6 6 Sam's Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4
5.4 5.5 Sam's Choice Crabgrass Preventer 30-3-4
3 3.5
Sam's Choice Insect Control Plus Fertilizer 28-
4-6
3.2 4 Sam's Choice Lawn Food 29-3-4
6 6 Sam's Choice Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5
3.6 4.5 Sam's Choice Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5
2.3 3 Scotts Grubex
3.1 4.5 Scotts Grubex Season Long Grub Control
2.3 4 Scotts Grubex Season Long Grub Control
1.4 3 Scotts Lawn Fungus Control
2.7 4.5 Scotts Lawn Fungus Control
3.6 4 Scotts Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5
5.9 5 Scotts Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5
2.7 4 Scotts Turf Builder 28-3-8
3.1 3.5 Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer 29-3-4
2.7 4 Scotts Turf Builder with Summer Guard
2.9 4 Scotts Turf Builder Plus Weed Control
4.7 4.5 Scotts Winterizer 24-3-12
3.3 4 Scotts Winterizer 24-3-12
4.6 5 Sevin Lawn Insect Granules
2.33 4 Sevin Lawn Insect Granules
2.25 4 Sevin Lawn Insect Granules
3 4.5 Spectracide Grub Stop
3 2.5 Spectracide Traizicide Insect Killer Granules
3.6 4 Sta-Green Lawn Fertilizer 29-2-5
2 3.5 Sta-Green Lawn Weed Control
3.2 4 Sta-Green 200 Plus Weed and Feed 28-3-3
3.6 4 Sta-Green Starter Fertilizer 18-24-10
3.2 4 Sta-Green Weed and Feed 28-2-4
3 2.5 Vigoro Insect Control Plus Fertilizer
3.6 5 Vigoro Starter Fertilizer
3.5 4 Vigoro Turf Fertilizer 29-3-4
3 3.5 Vigoro Ultra Turf Winterizer 22-3-14
3.2 5 Vigoro Weed and Feed
3.2 4 Wal Mart Weed and Feed 28-3-3