KingKutter S-ATV-180-U User manual

PO Box 1200
305 Commerce Drive
Winfield, Alabama 35594
www.kingkutter.com
S-ATV-180-U
OPERATIONAND PARTS
MANUAL

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TO THE PURCHASER
This manual contains valuable information about your
new King Kutter ATV Spreader. It has been carefully pre-
pared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjust-
ing, servicing and ordering repair parts.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and
easy reference. Study it carefully. You have purchased a
dependable and sturdy spreader, but only by proper care
and operation can you expect to receive the service and
long life designed and built into it.
Sometime in the future your spreader may need new
parts to replace those that are worn or broken. If so, go to
your dealer and provide him with the model and part num-
ber.
Customer Information
Name_______________________________________________
PurchasedFrom______________________________________
DatePurchased______________________________________
ModelNo.___________________________________________
SerialNo.___________________________________________

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It is the purchaser and/or operator’s responsibility to….
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this manual.
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ment in accordance with all instructions and safety
procedures in this manual.
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that are damaged or worn which under continued op-
eration would cause damage, wear to other parts, or
cause a safety hazard.
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Kutter dealer, from where it was purchased, for ser-
vice or replacement of defective parts that are covered
by warranty. (The King Kutter Factory may inspect
equipment or parts before warranty claims are hon-
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CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
General Information.................................................6
Technical Data ..........................................................8
Safety Information....................................................9
Operating Instructions...........................................13
Safety Decal's And Locations ...............................14
Spreader Use & Adjustments ................................15
Hopper Loading .....................................................18
General Maintenance .............................................20
Lubrication .............................................................21
Replacement Parts .................................................22
Warranty ..................................................................24

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INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE
The models in this manual have been designed and made exclusively allowing
the distribution of solid, granular fertilizers and seeds in the field. Their use is
particularly made for gardening and golf courses but can be used in many more
places. These machines are usually used in daylight. If you need to use the
spreader at night or poor visibility, you must use the lighting system of your trac-
tor or some other source to operate safely.
A use different from described above is considered improper. Any modification
made to the machine relieves the manufacturer from any responsibility of dam-
ages or injury that can be caused to operators, third parties, objects or the
spreader.
NAME PLATE
On the hopper of every spreader is a nameplate,which has the model number,
serial number and bar code of your machine. When parts are required, it is nec-
essary to refer to the plate for the model of spreader.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPREADER
The pull type spreader has a fertilizer distributor made of stainless steel, a
spreader disc with (4) adjustable vanes with (4) different settings, in order to
obtain the maximum spreading precision and uniformity in the distribution, de-
pending on the material to be spread.

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The feeding of the disc is by gravity through an opening located at the bottom of
the hopper, inside of which a mix/agitator is applied, in order to prevent forma-
tion of lumps in the fertilizer. A plate is put in front of the disc to prevent the
speading to the front side of the machine.
The fertilizer delivery is controled by properly opening the shutters in the hopper
bottom, through locking devices operated by levers. The fertilzer spreader and
the agitator are connected through a gearbox with the wheels, so the speed of
the disc is proportionate to the speed of the machine. The switching off and on
of the spreading disc is made by putting or removing the split pin on the axle.
The machine is connected with a ball hitch 1-7/8”.
There is an adjustable tongue so the height
can be adjusted to keep the spreader parallel
with the ground.
The hardness of the steel welded frame, together with the remarkable life of the
hopper, helps to obtain a highest quality level of the pull type spreaders. The
painting is made by an epoxy varnish with successive backing at 150 degrees
celsius with the application of the primer bath, assuring great protection and long
life of the machine.

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A. REGULATING LEVER
B. HOPPER
C. DISTRIBUTOR VANES
D. SPREADER DISC
E. STEEL FRAME
F. TIRES
G. ROD FOR TONGUE ADJUSTMENT
H. TONGUE
I. 1-7/8” BALL HITCH
TECHNICAL DATA
S-ATV-180
Hopper Capacity
(liters/gallons)
LoadingHeight
(meters/inches)
Weight of the Unit
(kgs/lbs)
Width (wheel-wheel, outside)
(meters/inches)
Length
(meters/inches)
Hopper Width
(meters/inches)
Ball Hitch Diameter
(cms/inches)
Tires
(type/bar)
Spreading Width
(meters/feet)
Ground Cover Per hour
165 / 43,6
1,30 / 51”
80 / 175
1,05 / 41”
1,50 / 59”
0,90 / 35”
4,7625 / 1-7/8”
6,5 / 3,2
8 - 12 / 26’ - 40’
from 27 to 55 ha/h
from 7 to 15 acres/h

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SIGNAL WORDS:
ThesignalwordsDANGER, WARNING and CAUTION areused withthe
safety messages in this manual and with each safety signs. They are
defined as follows:
DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components
that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards
that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthat,if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practice.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional
copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or King Kutter,
Inc. P.O. Box 1200 Winfield, AL 35594 [phone] or www.kingkutter.com
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC-
TIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ESPE-
CIALLY IN THE SAFETY SECTION.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT
THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL
YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUC-
TIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL
SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTH-
ERS.
SAFETY
THISSYMBOLMEANS
ATTENTION!
BECOMEALERT!
YOUR SAFTEY IS INVOLVED

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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
zSafety of the operator and by standards is one of the main concerns in designing and
developing a spreader. However, every year accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equip-
ment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precau-
tions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
zIn order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may
show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be
operated in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes neces-
sary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
zReplace any safety sign that is not readable or is missing. Copies of such safety signs is
shown in this manual.
zNever use alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
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with this equipment. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until
they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of
the safety precautions and of how it works. Review the safety instructions with all
usersannually.
zThis equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly trained and physically able person familiar
with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. If the elderly are assist-
ing with farm work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated.
zUse a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System and seat belts. (ROPS)
zNever exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,
is in question- DON’T TRY IT.
zDo not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification could result in seri-
ous injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment.
zIn addition to the design and the confirmation of this implement, including safety signs
and safety equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the opera-
tion, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to safety messages
and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor and seeder/
spreader manuals. Pay close attention to the safety signs affixed to the tractor and the
seeder.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECOMENDATIONS ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY.
THEREFORE IT IS NECESSARY TO READ THEM CAREFULLY, MEMORIZ-
ING AND ALWAYS APPLYING THEM.
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The present warnings in this manual regard exclusively the allowed uses and
reasonably foreseeable dangers. All below instructions must be integrated by a
common sense, experience worker to prevent accidents.
Thespreadermustbeused byasingleoperator.Theuseofthespreaderisforbiddento
youngsters.Allthelistedinstructionsmustbecarefullyrespected.Changestothespreader
arenotauthorizedbythemanufacturerandexcludehisresponsibility.
Check the correct operation of the machine prior to each use.
GeneralAdvices
Readcarefullythismanualbeforeprocedingtostart,operate,ortoperform maintenence on
thespreader.
Watch,inadditiontothewarningstothismanual, all thesafety,accidentpreventionrules
andgeneralrules.
Themanualmustalways be handy,soastoconsult it,inordertocheck the workingcycle
andsafetyinformation.Incase oflossordamage,it willbenecessaryto get anothercopy.
ATTENTION
Any work of maintenance, regulation and cleaning must be done with
the machine on the ground (in stable conditions), turning off pulling
vehicle engine and removing the key.
Readcarefullythe safetysignalwordsapplied onthespreaderandfollow theinstructions.Incase
ofwearandtearor insufficient readabilityofthesafetysignalwords, clean themuporreplace
them,placingthesignal words intherightposition.
ATTENTION! - WARNING!
The operator, during the period of use,
maintenance, repair, handling or
storage of the machine, must wear safety shoes and safety gloves. Moreover, if it
is necessary, that the operator must wear suitable hearing protection such as
ear muffs or earplugs, dust masks and protective glasses.
Duringloadingphase,thereis the dangerofpowdersinhalationproduced by fertilizermixing.Itis
suggestedtousetractors with filtersontheventilation system ofthecabin,touse suitablesafety
systemsofbreathing,likepowdermasks or masks with afilter.
Thespreaderisdesignedto be usedbyoneoperatorata time, whoduringtheusemust always
stayinthe pullingvehicleseat.
Neverworkwiththismachine if you aretired,sick,orafter have taken drinks,drugsormedication.

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DANGER! It is forbidden to climb or to transport some-
one when the spreader is in motion. Do not let anyone
inside the hopper for any reason.
Keepthespreadercleanfromforiegnbodies(debris,tools,miscellaneous), as theycould
damagetheoperationsortheoperator.Generallythefertilizersarerathercorrosive. For this
reason,itis importantthatno particleoffertilizer stayinthe spreaderfora long periodof
time.Cleanthehopperanddistributoraftereach use.
Ifduringcleaning operationsyouuseair orwaterwith pressure,itisnecessary towear
glassesandsafetymasksandkeepanimalsandotherpeopleawayduringcleaning.
Beforeconnectingmachinetothepulling vehiclecheckthatitisingood condition andthat
thebrakesworkproperly, especiallyifworkingonslopingground.
Unhookthemachinefrompullingvehicleonlyonlevel,compactground(withhopperempty),
checkingthatthespreaderisstable.
WARNING!
During transport, operating, loading and spreading of fertiliz-
ers, the operator must follow all the label indications and par-
ticularly to the content of the written risks and precautions.
ATTENTION!
The manufacturer does not cover damages caused by
improper use of the spreader.
The manufacturer is not responsible in case of:
- improper use of spreader, used by non trained person.
- serious deficiencies in the maintainance of spreader.
- changes or modifications that are not allowed.
- use of anything except original replacement parts.
- not observing partial or all of instructions.
- unusual cases.

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OPERATIONOFTHE MACHINE
Make a check of the spreader before switching it on. Start to work only if spreader is
inperfectcondition.
Beforeusing the spreader please be sure that all safetydevicesarecorrectly in place
andin good working condition; in case of breakdowns ordamagestothe guards,
pleasereplacethem immediately.
ATTENTION!
Duringwork,pleasebesurethereisnopersonoranimalswithin50meters.
Whenyouworkclosetoroadsorpublicplaces,itisABSOLUTELY
NECESSARYtokeeppeopleawayandtoincreasetheprecautions.
ATTENTION!
Anybodywhocomesuptothespreader whileinuseisinadanger
area,thereforetheybecome“ANEXPOSEDPERSON”.Theoperator
mustpreventanyonefromcomingintothedangerareaandworkwith
maximumcaution.Ifsomeonecomesup,stopspreaderimmediately.
- Before every use of the spreader, please always check the wear of the vanes and
the spreader disc. Check that all screw and bolts are in and tight.
-Themachinemustneverbeunattendedwhilemoving.
-Alwayskeepthemachineingood operating condition andperformmaintenance
regularly.
TRANSFERONTHEROAD
ATTENTION!
PleasefollowtheHighwayCodecarefullythatisinforceforthecountry
orstateyouareusing spreaderin.Duringtransportonpublicroadsit is
necessarytoemptythehopper.
Rememberthatduringmovingonpublicroads,specialattentionmustbetaken.
refertopossibleandspecialregulations noted on pullingvehiclemanual,
choosingtheproperspeed especially when the street is crowded, winding or
sloping.Ifthespreaderhidesthebacksignal lights of pulling vehicle, it is nec-
essary to put a light bar and/or some back
signalingsigns.
During transport on the road, the gearbox must
notbeengaged.Switchoffthemechanicalblock
from the axle, as shown in the picture to the right.

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SAFETYSETTINGS
ATTENTION!
Be sure that the safety labels are readable. Clean them up using a
cloth,waterandsoap.Replacedamagedlabelsplacingthem in
therightposition.
The safety signs on the machine supply the most improtant indications: their ob-
servance helps your safeness.
1.ATTENTION!
Before doing any work or repair on the spreader, stop the
engine of the pulling vehicle, remove the key, put on the
parking brake and read the operator’s manual carefully.
2.ATTENTION!-DANGER!
Possibility of throwing of material and/or objects, please
do not come up to machine. Keep a safe distance of at
least 50 meters (165 Ft.) from the machine.
3.ATTENTION!-DANGER!
It is forbidden to get inside the hopper or to transport
someone with the machine.
4.ATTENTION!
Use the devices of individual protection
required.

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ATTENTION! - Before use, please check that zerks
are adequately greased (see page 21).
PULLTYPESPREADERUSE
ATTENTION! - During the use of the spreader, please be
sure there are not any persons or animals within 50 meters
(165 Ft.). If someone comes up please stop immediately.
Recommendations for correct distribution
- Please always test lbs/acre you want to spread before starting to work.
- Use a fertilizer or seeds in perfect condition: a humid fertilizer cannot be spread
uniformlyandcorrectly.
-Avoid spreadiing fertilizerorseeds on windy days, in order toimprovethe unifor-
mityofthedistribution.
Connections
The pull type spreader can be hitched to every type of tractor or atv with 1-7/8” ball
hitch providing it has the horsepower to pull it . To make the connection, it is neces-
sary to put the ball hitch in the coupler on the pull type spreader, locking it pushing
thelock handle towards the bottom. Checkandregulate the length of the regulation
tongue rod, so that the spreader disc is, as parallel as possible, to the ground in
order to get a uniform distribution of the fertilizer or seed. Unscrew the locking bolt,
as shown with the arrow in the picture below and move the rod to the position mak-
ingunit parallel and lock the boltinthe new position.
Shaft RegulationBar Correct position of the spreadiing disc.
Locking Bolt

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Adjustments
Itis not possible to have anexactspreading chart for equipment that makesuseof
thecentrifugal force principle, the distributed quantity dependsonthespeed , on the
radiusof distribution, on the quality andhumidity of the fertilizer or seed andrough-
nessof the land. The fertilizer must always be stored andconservedadequately, so
asto keep it’sphysical characteristics unchanged. It is necessary tosetthespeed of
thepull spreader,before starting the operation of distribution,trying,inthe possible
limits, to keep it constant for the total duration. The spreading chart contains the
information, in order to determine the quanity to spread in a field; these must be
completedbytheexperienceandcompetant operator.
How ToAdjust The Spreader Vanes
In order to assure an even distribution on both sides of the spreader, depending on
the different specific weight of the material used, the vanes on the disc can be set to
different positions.When all the vanes are put in hole 1 (Shown in picture), the distri-
bution of the material is increased towards the left compared to the way the tractor is
moving. But if you put the vanes in hole 4, the distribution will be more towards right.
Movingvanes from position 1 to 4 onsamespeedthere will be an increase in the
distibutingwidth.Thisregulationmustbemadecompared to the type of material you
arespreadingandfromexperience.
Spreading disc’s vanes regulation
Such a regulation must be done in accordance with the material type that is
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HOW TO ADJUST THE SPREADING
Thematerialspreadingisregulated through the regulation lever that moves the
opening section on the bottom of the hopper. In order to carry out the regulation,
afterhaving consulted the spreading table, acording tothetypeof material to spread
and to the speed of pulling vehicle, it is necessary to move the lever “A” along the
graduated scale “E” and locking it in the chosen position with pin “D”.
In order to spread from both sides (ref. I), “A” and “B” levers must be in
the same position, connected through grip handle “C”. In order to carry
out the spreading only through the left side (ref. II), it is necessary to
disconnect the two levers removing the “C” grip handle, to set the lever
“B” in the chosen position, given by spreading chart, and to bring the
lever “A” towards the higher part (position1) in order to close the shutter
of the right side. In oreder to spread only to the right side (ref. III) you
have to move lever “B” up, ( in position 1) and regulate the quantity to
spread with lever “A”.

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HOPPERLOADING
It is advised not to load the hopper manually but by using a lift or suitable
mechanical means.
ATTENTION! The hopper must be loaded only after
having hitched the spreader to a pull vehicle.
Do not drive for very long distances with a full load and do not put full bags on the
material in the hopper during transport to the field or during working, in order not to
overloadthecapacityofthemachineandcompressthematerial.
WARNING! Duringtheoperationsoftransport,loadinganduseof
spreadingmaterials,theoperatormustbehaveincompliancewiththe
instructionsonthelabelsoftheproductandinparticularwiththe
contentofthesentencesofriskandtheprecautionadvices.
SPREADINGOFTHEMATERIALINTHEFIELD
ATTENTION! - WARNING! The operator
during the period of use, maintenance,
repair, transport or storing the machine
must wear accident prevention shoes and gloves. If it is neces-
sary operator must wear headset, mask and glasses.
Afterhavinghitchedspreadertopullingvehicleandcarriedoutnecessaryprecau-
tionsit is now possible tobeginwork.
ATTENTION! Before getting off of pulling vehicle and be-
fore every operation of maintenance, set the parking brake,
turn off the engine and remove ignition key and wait until
all moving parts have completely stopped.
Engage the axle with the pin, so so that the
spreader can be set in action by the turning
wheels, only when you are ready to start
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Various ways exist to spread the material in the field. One of the simplest
methods is, as follows:
Position spreader at the beginng of the field you intend to fertilize or seed, to a
distance (D/2) that is the half of the working width that is used (point 1);
Driving in the field distributing the fertilizer or seed on all the perimeter;
Stop at one distance (D) from the point 1, equivalent to the set working width
(point 2);
Beginning the spreading proceeding in line, straight to point 3.
Turn and drive a D distance, equal to the working width (point 4);
Repeat such procedure until all the field is covered.

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SPREADING MISTAKES
Mistakesofuse
- Drive speed;
- incorrect spreading width;
- The spreading disc is not in a horizontal position compared to the land;
- Drive speed is different to those suggested by the spreading tables, or speed is not suitable
for that particular type of material;
- Drive mistakes, (lack of overlap of the spreading surfaces);
- Lack of cleaning of distributing vanes and disc.
Mistakesduetofertilizer
- Fertilizer of poor quality.
- Wet or excessively humid fertilizer;
- Incorrect fertilizer composition or it doesn’t correspond to what is declared from the vendor.
- Presence of excessive lumps in fertilizer or with dimensions to large to go through exit.
- Foriegn body in the fertilizer.
Mistakesduetothe spreader
-Spreadingexitsclogged;
- Parts of the spreading disc worn or damaged.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The ordinary maintenance criteria we suggest are based on the company experience and on
the advice and suggestions from customers. A good maintenance schedule keeps the operat-
ing costs of the spreader low and allows for a long spreader life.
ATTENTION! Whichever work of maintenance, regula-
tion and cleaning must be carried out on the spreader on
the ground ( in stable conditions), engine turned off, brake
on, ignition key off and removed.
In case of damage, the operator must stop the machine immediately, assess the problem and
proceed only after problems are repaired. If pressured water or compressed air is used for the
cleaning of the machine, it is necessary to protect yourself with proper glasses and/or protec-
tion masks and to remove people and/or animals from near machine. Do not use flammable
liquids.
ATTENTION! For maintenance operations, always use the
proper Individual Protection Devices(safety shoes and
gloves) and to take all the accident protection steps for the
type of operation to be performed.
Every 8 hours of operation, check the tightness of all nuts and bolts.
In case of unusual vibrations, check the wear of the vanes and spreading disc, the tightness of
all nuts and bolts and lubrication of gearbox. The excessive vibration of the spreader, besides
being annoying is dangerous and damaging for the entire structure, subjecting the mechanical
parts to more and more stress. It may be necessary to seek the help of specialized personnel
regarding some broke parts replacement that are not shown in this manual.