Precision TBS7000RD User manual

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Manufacture’s Limited Warranty for Pull Behind Accessories
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Precision
Products Incorporated with respect to new merchandise
purchased and used in the United States, its possessions
and territories.
Precision Products Incorporated warranties the product(s)
listed against defects in material and workmanship, and
will at our option, repair or replace, free of charge, any
part found to be defective in materials or
workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if
this product has been assembled, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the owner’s manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to
misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage
because of other peril or natural disaster.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or
component failures will be covered on the product for a
period of one year. Parts found to be defective within the
warranty period will be replaced at our expense. Our
obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the
replacement or repair, at our option, of parts found to be
defective in material and workmanship.
Contacting Service
Warranty parts replacements are available, ONLY WITH
PROOF OF PURCHASE, through our Customer Service
Department.
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This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:
1. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants and
filters.
2. Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use
or exposure.
3. Transportation and/or labor charges.
No implied warranty, including any implied warrant of
Merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies
after the applicable period of express written warranty
above as to the part as identified below. No other
expressed warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mention above, given by any person or entity, including a
dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind
Precision Products, Inc. during the period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair of replacement
of the product as set forth above. The provisions as set
forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive
remedy arising from the purchase.
Precision Products, Inc. will not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or
replacement lawn care services, or for rental expenses to
temporarily replace a warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
During the warranty period, the exclusive remedy is
replacement of the part. In no event shall recovery of
any kind be greater that the amount of the purchase
price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk
and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your
property and/or to others and their property arising out
of the misuse or inability to use this product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other
than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it
was purchased as a gift.
Local Law to this Warranty
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Warranty Period
The warranty period stated below begins with the Proof
of Purchase. Without the proof of purchase, the
warranty period begins from the date of manufacture,
determined by the serial number’s manufacturing date.
Product Warranty Period
The warranty period for this product is as follows: All
parts are covered for 1 year.
Owner’s Manual | TBS7000RD| Trail Behind Broadcast
TBS7000RDOS Spreader
Caution: Carefully read all rules and instructions for safe operation.
Manual Contents Your New Trail Behind Broadcast Spreader
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Precision Product Inc. Trail Behind Broadcast
Spreader. Your Spreader has been engineered and
built to give you the most dependable and best
performing product possible.
If you experience any problem you can not easily
resolve, please feel free to contact our
knowledgeable and helpful customer service
department toll-free at 1 [phone].
Form No. 2177-8 (Rev. 09/09)
Safety Instructions
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
Application Chart
Warranty
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Safety Instructions
All power equipment can cause injury or property damage if operated improperly. Please read and observe
the following safety rules and exercise caution at all times when operating equipment.
Read and understand your tractor owner’s manual and towing safely rules. Know how to operate your tractor before
using any attachment.
Never allow children to operate the towing vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle without having read
the owner’s manual or without receiving proper instruction.
Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on tow behind equipment during operation.
Keep all people and animals at a safe distance.
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may get caught in moving parts.
Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor/attachment and area being covered. Do not let yourself be distracted.
Tractor braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this unit. Be aware of changing conditions on
slopes. Refer to safety rules in your tractor owner’s manual concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay Off Steep
Slopes.
Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.
This equipment should be operated at reduced speed(s) on rough terrain, along creeks and ditches and on hillsides,
to prevent tipping or loss of control.
Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as
conditions permit.
Keep the tractor and attachment in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
The tractor and attachment should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owner’s manual.
Should not be towed at more than 4 miles per hours.
The maximum recommended operating weight for this unit is 200 pounds.
Care must be taken with any weed killer, pesticide, or combination product. They can be harmful to other plant life
in the yard.
Carton Contents
1. Hitch Arm Assembly
2. Hopper Assembly
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Parts and Support
Please do not return this product to the
store prior to contacting Precision.
At Precision Products Inc. our goal is to deliver quality, value and outstanding service. If for any reason our
product does not meet your expectations, please contact us and we will take care of any problem you may
have with this unit.
When ordering replacement parts please have the model number, part description, part number, inspector
number and date on box,
available so that we can best serve you.
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Hopper
Wrap Around Support
Cross Brace
Control Handle
Hitch Arm
Spread Adjustment Plate
Wheel
Control Housing
Control Rod
Calibrator Strip
Spinner Disc
Vinyl Handle Cap (for Slide Plate)*
Spread Adj. Plate Handle
Slide Plate
Clevis Plate
Side Bracket
5/16” x 3” Hex Head Bolt
5/16” x 2” Hex Head Bolt
Rain Cover
5/16” x 3/4” Carriage Bolt
1/4” x 3” Hex Head Bolt
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E—Clip
Axle
5/16” Flat Washer
5/16” Lock Washer
1/4” Fender Washer
Gear Case Assembly
1/4” Flat Washer
5/8” Flat Washer
Control Knob
5/16” Nylock Nut
1/4” Nylock Nut
1/8” x 1—1/4” Cotter Pin
Agitator Pin
Spinner Shaft Bushing
1” Square Tube Plug
5/16” x 5/16” Rubber Roller
#14 Hitch Pin Clip
Axle Bearing
1/2” x 3—1/2” Clevis Pin
7/8” Handle Grip
Clevis Pin 1/4” x 1—5/8”
#213 Hitch Pin Clip
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Assembly Instructions
Tools Required for Assembly
Minimum
(2) 1/2” Wrenches
(2) 7/16” Wrenches
Remove from Carton
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton.
Assembly
Note: Bolts on the Hitch Arm Assembly are not fully tightened to make assembly easier.
1. Remove two pre-attached 5/16” x 2” Hex Head Bolts in front holes and the two 5/16” x 3” Hex Head Bolts
in rear holes. Remove the 5/16” Nylock Nuts (both sides) and Cross Brace. It is not necessary to remove the
tire for this step, this is shown only for clarity. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
5/16” x 3” Hex Head
Bolt
5/16” x 2”
Hex Head
Bolt
5/16” Nylock Nut
Cross
Brace

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2. Remove the front 1/4” x 1/2” Hex Head Bolts and 1/4” Nylock Nut from the Spreader Adjustment
Plate, turn the Spreader Adjustment Handle until both holes are aligned. Re-insert the Bolt and at-
tach the nut. See Figure 2.
3. Attach the Hitch Arm Assembly and re-insert the Cross Brace inside both sides of the Hitch Arm
Assembly. Secure with the two removed 5/16” x 2” Hex Head Bolts and two 5/16” x 3” Hex Head
Bolts then reattach the four 5/16” Nylock Nuts. See Figure 2.
Figure 3
5/16” Hex
Head Bolt
Hitch Arm
Assembly
Cross Brace
1/4” x 1/2” Hex
Head Bolt
Spreader Adjustment
Plate Handle
Spreader Adjust-
ment Plate
1/4” Nylock
Nut
Figure 2
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Free-Wheel Option
Your TBS7000RD Spreader has a unique feature
which allows the spreader to be transported
over long distances, at greater speeds without
wear and tear on the gear case assembly. Re-
move #213 Hitch Pin Clip, next remove 1/4” x
1-5/8” Clevis Pin. “Free Wheel” option turns
only the wheels and leaves the axle and the
gear case assembly at rest. See Figure 5.
REMEMBER: If you are traveling with a loaded
hopper at higher speeds, the spreader stands a
greater chance of becoming unstable and turn-
ing over. BE CAUTIOUS OF THE TERRAIN!
The more un-even the terrain is, the more you
need to lower your speed.
Maintenance
1. Before each use, check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
2. Empty Hopper after each use. Do not store
spreader with material left in hopper.
3. Wash spreader thoroughly and wipe dry. The
key to years of trouble-free service is to keep
your unit clean and dry.
4. If rust should develop, sand lightly and then
paint area with enamel.
5. Lubricate all moving parts. Use a grease gun
to apply grease to the gearbox assembly.
CAUTION: Use a reasonable amount of
grease. DO NOT pack gearbox full of
grease. Apply oil to spinner shaft (including
area where the shaft extends through hopper),
slide plate and where the spinner shaft and axle
extend through the gearbox.
Storage
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of
spreader and allow to dry before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
Figure 6
1/4” x 1—5/8”
Clevis Pin
#213 Hitch
Pin Clip

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Slide Plate/ Control Housing Adjustment
1. For proper calibration the Slide Plate must be
zeroed-out first. This means that the Slide Plate
must be fully closed when the Handle is in the
Closed position.
2. Place the Handle in the closed position.
Check inside the Hopper to make sure there is
no gap between the Slide Plate and the Hopper
opening on the bottom. If there is a gap, adjust
the Control Housing either forward or back until
the gap closes to the edge of the Hopper
bottom. Once this is accomplished, tighten the
two bolts on the Control Housing to lock the
adjustment in place. See Figure 4.
Calibration
The calibration numbers are based on pounds
per 1,000 square feet. These calculations are
based on testing with a popular brand of
fertilizer, so results may vary slightly. Calculate
the amount of fertilizer that needs to be applied
according to the bag of fertilizer you plan to
use. To do this: first read how much the bag
weighs. Divide the total bag weight by how
many square feet the manufacturer says the
bag will cover. Take your total (which will be
pounds per square foot) and multiply by 1,000
to get pounds per 1,000 square feet total. For
example, a 50 lb. bag of fertilizer says it will
cover 15,000 sq. ft. Take 50 and divide by
15,000 and get .00333 (this number is the total
of pounds per 1 square foot). Multiply .00333
by 1,000 to get 3.33. This is the total pounds
per 1,000 square feet you will need to apply.
Round the number down to 3, and set the Cali-
bration Strip to the desired setting. Tighten the
Control Knob.
NOTE: The Calibration Strip CANNOT fully
stop the Handle if opened with a great
amount of force. It is there as a guide.
Gently pull the Handle to the edge of the
Calibration Strip, then stop.
Operation
1. Always have the Control Lever in CLOSED
position before filling the hopper.
2. Always pull the spreader forward to operate;
do not operate in reverse.
3. Start moving forward before pushing the
control lever to the OPEN position. Pull the con-
trol lever to OFF position before stopping or
turning.
4. Pull the spreader at a steady speed
(approximately 4 mph is recommended).
5. To avoid misses or striping, space each pass
across the lawn so approximately 20% of the
spread width overlaps on the previous pass.
This provides a “feathered” overlap to even out
distribution over the width of the spread. CAU-
TION: Care must be taken with any weed
killer, pesticide, or combination product.
They can be harmful to other plant life in
the yard.
DO NOT allow spreader to sit stationary
with material in the hopper and control
lever in the OPEN position.
If you spill the fertilizer or feel you have
over fertilized, the antidote is plenty of
water. Water pushes the fertilizer past
the roots so it will not burn plants
Maximum recommended operating
weight is 200 lbs.
Figure 5
Closed
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4. Remove the 1/4” x 1” Hex Head Bolt and 1/4” Nylock Nut from the end of the Control Rod. Attach
the Control Rod to the Slide Plate on the Hopper Assembly using the 1/4” x 1” Hex Head Bolt first
place one 1/4” Flat Washer onto bolt, insert bolt through hole in Connect Rod and place another
1/4” Flat Washer on to the bolt, then insert bolt through hole on the front of the Slide Plate, place
another 1/4” Flat Washer and secure with 1/4” Nylock Nut. See Figure 3.
5. Tighten the four bolts used to hold the Hitch Arm and Hopper Assemblies together. Tighten the
two Clevis Plate bolts and Hitch Arm End bolts.
6. Check and tighten all loose nuts and bolts.
Figure 4
1/4” Nylock
Nut
1/4” x 1” Hex
Head Bolt
1/4” Flat
Washer

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Applying Product
1. Set Flow Rate
Calculate or find the rate setting for the
product being spread. See the calculation
chart on the next page.
With control lever in the off position, press
down on the calibration indicator button
and slide it to desired setting number.
2. Fill the Hopper
With the spreader control lever in the off
position, fill the spreader over a patch of
bare ground or sidewalk/driveway.
DO NOT fill the spreader on the lawn.
Sweep up any spilled product.
3. Apply
While unit is in motion at approximately 3
miles per hour, push spreader control lever
up to calibration indicator button to release
product.
Application Tips
For rectangular lawns, apply two header strips
at each end of the lawn and then go back and
forth between the header strips. Close spreader at
the end of each pass and reopen at the start of
next pass.
For irregular-shaped lawns, apply one header
strip around the entire lawn, and then go back and
forth.
To avoid streaks or misses, slightly overlap each
strip over the edge of the previous strip.
Use the settings under “Standard Settings” Section
for most applications by figuring lbs. per 1000
square feet.
These numbers are for a one pass application.
A two pass application is recommended, using a
crisscross pattern. If using this method, us half the
setting number given.
If you think too much is being applied, cut down
your setting. The solution for too much fertilizer is
water.
Close Spreader at the end of each pass. Open
again at the start of your next pass.
Over Lap
Broadcast Spreader Application Chart
Calibration
Strip
Calibration
Numbers
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Calculating Your Flow Setting
To calculate how many pounds of material to spread
per 1000 square feet of lawn. Follow these steps.
1. Read on your material bag how many square feet
of area the contents of the bag will cover and how
many pounds the bag weighs.
Example:
You have purchased a bag of fertilizer that states
that it will cover 5,000 square feet, and weighs
16.0 pounds.
2. To calculate coverage divide bag weight by
suggested coverage to obtain pounds per square
foot that is needed to be applied.
Example:
16.0 lbs. ÷ 5,000 sq. ft. = .0032 lbs./sq. ft.
3. To calculate how much you need for 1000 sq. ft.
multiply the pounds per square foot obtained
above by 1000.
Example:
.0032 lbs/sq. ft. x 1000 = 3.2 lbs./1000 sq. ft.
4. Refer to standard settings table and locate the
appropriate settings number.
Example:
3.2 lbs./1000 sq. ft is closest to a 3 lbs./1000 sq. ft
so the spreader setting is a 3.
These are general information setting intended to
be used as only references.
STANDARD SETTINGS
Fertilizer Setting
Lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Broadcast Spreaders
2.5 2
3.0 3
3.5 3
4.0 4
Grass Seed Setting
Blue Grass 3
Bent Grass 3
Fine Mixture 10
Coarse Seed 10
Insecticide Setting
(Diazinion) 2
_____________________Length
X_____________________Width
=_____________________Total sq. ft.
-______________________Non-Lawn Area
House, drive etc.
=_____________________Total sq. ft.
Coverage
Caution
On the bag of fertilizer there should be a
chart that gives the recommended settings for
that particular bag. Because different manufac-
tures of fertilizer make the granules different
sizes it is impossible for spreader manufactures
to give guidelines for all of the different fertiliz-
ers. In addition to this walking speed and ter-
rain, may vary, therefore settings may need to
be adjusted. Because of these conditions, Preci-
sion Product Inc. makes no warranty as to the
uniformity of coverage actually obtained from
any of these calculations.
CALCULATING COVERAGE AREA
Length
Width