Shindaiwa RS41 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL
MODELMODEL
MODEL
RS41
RS41RS41
RS41

1. Remove the spreader and components from
the carton. Turn spreader upside down. Insert
(2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts through the
flattened end of handle brace, frame and leg as
shown. Install hex nuts but do not tighten.
Repeat on opposite side. Make sure braces are
parallel and tighten all nuts.
Handle Brace
LegFrame
1/4-20 x 1 1/2”
Hex Bolt
1/4-20
Hex Nut
2. Slide wheels onto axle with the longer
portion of the wheel facing the frame. The
wheels are identical to ease assembly.
Secure free turning wheel with (1) 1/8 x 1”
cotter pin and (1) 5/32 x 2” cotter pin on the
drive wheel.
1/4-20 x 2”
Hex Bolt
1/4-20 Hex
Nut
Handle
Tube
3. Turn spreader upright and install handle
tube between braces. Secure with (2) 1/4-20
x 2” hex bolts and nuts. Tighten handle brace
nuts installed in step 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Drive
Wheel
5/32 x 2”
Cotter Pin
1/8 x 1”
Cotter Pin
VIEWED FROM REAR OF SPREADER
Free Turning
Wheel
BRACE MUST BE
INSTALLED ON THE
OUTSIDE OF FRAME

CAUTION: ONCE KNOB IS LATCHED,
DO NOT MOVE THUMB RELEASE UNTIL
YOU HAVE COMPLETED STEP #5.
Control Knob &
Wire Assembly
Spring
Thumb
Release
1/4-20 x 2 1/4”
Bolt & Washer
1/4-20 Hex
Nut & Washer
Remove Caution
Label
4. Feed control knob/wire through the
T-handle until spring touches the round
hole. CAUTION: Do Not Compress Spring
At This Time. Feed wire through the
square handle tube. Be sure wire passes
above the bolts in the handle brace.
Secure T-handle to the tube with (1) 1/4-20
x 2” hex bolt. (2) washers, and (1) hex nut
in the bottom hole, and (1) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4”
hex bolt, (2) washers, and (1) hex nut in
the top hole as shown. Remove caution
label and push the thumb release toward
the center and push down knob and shutoff
spring until knob latches.
5. Slide wire retaining clip onto wire as shown.
Insert wire through hole shutoff plate. Slide wire
retaining clip over shutoff plate and wire until the
clip locks into place.
6. Install gear cover assembly over gears and secure
with (2) #6-32 screws. The RS41 spreader should
now be completely assembled and ready for use.
Slide handle grips onto handle. Soapy water will ease
installation. (Do not use petroleum based products.)
Wire Clip
Shutoff Plate
Wire
#6-32 Screw #6-32 Screw
ASSEMBLY, CONTINUED
ASSEMBLY, CONTINUEDASSEMBLY, CONTINUED
ASSEMBLY, CONTINUED
Handle Grip
Handle Grip

SPREADER OPERATION
ADER OPERATIONADER OPERATION
ADER OPERATION
USE SWATH WIDTH ON
PACKAGE OR ADJUST PER
OPERATOR’S WALKING
SPEED
1. Check the product package for the rate setting,
and recommended swath width. Turn the spreader
off by pushing the control knob in. Rotate the rate
cam to the proper setting.
2. Always fill the spreader on the driveway or
sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure spreader is in
the “OFF” position. Empty after each use.
3. Start spreader moving, then open spreader by
pushing the thumb release to the “ON” position.
Always push spreader, never pull. Push knob down
to close spreader.
4. Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping the
spreader too far can cause uneven spreading.
5. The settings and swath widths on the product label
are recommended starting points. Always check the
delivery rate and pattern on a small area before treating
a large area. Actual delivery rate can vary due to
weather conditions, operating variables, and condition
of the product being applied. See “HOW TO
DETERMINE SPREADER SETTING AND SWATH
WIDTH” for details.
6. Push spreader 3 1/2 m.p.h. (26 feet in 5 seconds)
for full 8’ to 10’ spread pattern when applying
fertilizer products. Apply header strips at each end of
area to be treated then space trips across the area
as shown.
7. Push spreader at 2 1/2 mph (18 feet in 5
seconds) to reduce width of spread when applying
ice melt products to sidewalks.
ON
8. Empty spreader after each use. Return leftover
material to its original container.

A simple visual pattern test can be made
by operating the spreader over a non-turf
area and evaluating the pattern. A more
accurate method is to place a row of
common, disposable, aluminum cake
pans approximately 1 foot on centers.
Set the rate cam 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.
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
distance is multiplied by 2 to achieve the
total effective pattern width.
Knowing the effective pattern width (for example, 10
feet), measure a distance equal to 100 square feet
(10’ x 10’ swath width). Determine the product
coverage is pounds/ 100 sq. ft. by the recommended
square foot coverage (add two zeroes to the weight
of the bag).
EXAMPLE: Product weight: 25 lbs.
sq. ft. coverage: 5,000 sq. ft.
2500 lbs. - 5,000 sq. ft.
= .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.
Weigh out between 15 to 20 lbs. of material
and spread over the 100 sq. ft. area. Weigh
remaining material left in hopper and adjust
rate setting as required. Repeat test until
application rate is correct.
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADERHOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTHSETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH
Two major factors should be considered when determining correct spreader settings of any
product:
1. The product application rate, or the amount of material applied per 1,000 square feet.
2. The effective pattern width, or the actual width in which material is applied. Label settings are a
guide and can be affected by numerous factors.
EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH
EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTHEFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH
EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH
APPLICATION RATE
APPLICATION RATEAPPLICATION RATE
APPLICATION RATE

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
3 1/2
4
4 1/2
8
8
8
Medium- mixed
particles
5
10
15
2 1/2
3 1/2
4
8
8
8
Small particles
(nitrogen)
1
2
3
2
2 1/2
3
8
8
8
Mixed size particles
-some fines
5
10
15
3
3 1/2
4
6
6
6
Light weight
particles
5
10
15
2
2 1/2
3
4
To
6
The following provides approximate RS41 settings for those units listed.
The following provides approximate RS41 settings when only the product weight, square foot
coverage, .
Conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings. To obtain the most accurate application
rate, follow the procedures described in the Effective Pattern Width and Application Rate sections. The settings shown
here are only approximations and will vary due to physical characteristics of the product, walking speed, turf condition,
humidity, etc. Warranty and guarantees of actual coverage or uniformity are neither expressed nor implied.
RS41 Setting
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Scotts Speedy
Green Setting
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Prizelawn
BF l / BF 1SS
Setting
E I K M O R W Z — — — — — — — — —
Lesco
#029600
Setting
D — H — K M Q S — — — — — — — — —
Scotts R8A/
SR-1
Setting
G K M O Q T — Z — — — — — — — — —
Earthway
2200/2400
Setting
10 — 15 17 19 22 26 30 — — — — — — — — —
Spyker 76/78-2
Setting
4 — 5 6 7 8 9 10 — — — — — — — — —
RATE SETTING CONVERSION
RATE SETTING CONVERSIONRATE SETTING CONVERSION
RATE SETTING CONVERSION
coverage, and visual inspection of the material is available.

1. Never store unused material in spreader. Return unused
product to its original container.
2. Wash spreader thoroughly after each use and dry
completely in sun or heated area.
3. Oil the axle bearings, impeller shaft bearing in hopper,
control knob in
T-handle.
4. Remove gear cover and wash gears thoroughly. Oil all
bearing areas and face of gear teeth. Re-install gear cover.
5. Gear mesh should be checked on a regular basis during
high use periods. Clearance between the axle gear and
pinion gear should be minimal but not tight. If adjustment is
necessary, loosen axle collar set screw and hold gears
together. Slide axle collar against the gear support and
tighten axle collar set screw. Spin drive wheel. Gears
should run freely and smoothly.
6. Impeller surface should be cleaned periodically to
remove build-up of product. Build-up can cause the spread
pattern to change.
7. Tire pressure should be 20-25 PSI.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Oil
Oil Impeller Shaft
Bearing In Hopper
Oil
Axle Collar
Oil
Oil
shind iw LIMITED WARRANTY
shind iw LIMITED WARRANTYshind iw LIMITED WARRANTY
shind iw LIMITED WARRANTY
Shindaiwa manufactures its products to superior quality standards of quality to ensure customers obtain the highest level of satisfaction. In keeping
with this goal, Shindaiwa warrants the unit to the original purchaser as follows:
Warranty Period
Two years from the delivery date to the original purchaser for consumer and commercial applications, 90 days for rental applications.
Warranty Administration
Within the covered warranty period, Shindaiwa will, at their option, repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship, without charge for parts or labor, if this product
is presented at an authorizes Shindaiwa dealer.
Warranty Exclusions and Limitations
Shindaiwa Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages, loss, or injury resulting from:
• Normal wear and tear.
• Misuse or neglect.
• Modification to or removal of original component parts.
The warranty is limited to the terms stated herein. Shindaiwa disclaims all liability for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Shindaiwa reserves the right to change the design or specifications of this product without obligation to modify previously manufactured products .
Owner’s Responsibilities
The owner of the unit must demonstrate reasonable care in the use, maintenance, and storage of this Shindaiwa product. If a warrantable failure
should occur, the owner must deliver the product to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for correction. All residual chemicals must be flushed
from tank prior to delivery.
Unidentified chemicals left in tank can pose a serious health threat to anyone servicing the unit and unaware of its presence!
To obtain warranty service, proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer when the product is presented for re-
pairs.
Proof of purchase must include date of purchase and the name and address of the selling dealer.

Key
No.
Description
PART NO. Key
No.
Description
PART NO.
1Hopper Ass’y-includes #2&3 15845 13 Drive & Free Turning Wheel 14939-1
2Rate Cam & Chute Assembly 14455-1 14 Handle Braces (2) 13613-1
3Shutoff Plate 14454-1 15 Handle Tube 14513-1
4Impeller Assembly 15849 16 T-Handle Assembly 13634-2
5Frame Assembly 15837 17 Control Knob Spring 14462
6Legs (2) 13619-1 18 Control Knob & Wire Ass’y. 13640-1
7Axle 15842 19 Wire Retaining Clip 13643-1
8Axle Collar 14634 20 Gear Cover Assembly 13623-1
9Axle Bushings (2) 12696 21 Fastener Package 15880
10 Impeller Shaft Bearing 15833 22 Hopper Cover 15209
11 Axle Gear 13625-1 23 Handle Grip (2) 15264
12 Agitator 15866 24 Hopper Label 16235
1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER
2. SPREADER NAME
3. PART NUMBER
4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN
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P rts List For shind iw Model RS41
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400 Oakwood Road
Lake Zurich, IL. 60047
847 540-8400 Fax [phone]
www.shindaiwa. com
P / N 99922201052
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