Shindaiwa RS60 User manual

Model RS60
04-09-18 Part# P15865-1
BROADCAST SPREADER
Owner’s Manual
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KEY DESCRIPTION PART # KEY DESCRIPTION PART #
1Hopper Assembly P15862-1 17 Pinion Gear** P14833
1A Hopper* P15270 18 Screen Clips (2) P14022
2Shuto󰀨 Plate* P14454-1 19 Hopper Screen P14603-04
3Shuto󰀨 Plate Guides (2)* P15377 20 Handle Brace W/ Plug– LH. P15852-03
4 Rate Cam & Chute Assembly* P14455-1 21 Handle Brace W/ Plug– RH. P15853-03
5Impeller Shaft Bearing* P14312-1 22 Handle Tube P15283-03
6Frame Assembly P15859-03 23 Handle Grips (2) P15264
7Drive & Free Turning Wheels (2) P15863 24 T-Handle Assembly P13634-2
8Axle Bushings (2) P15860 25 Control Knob & Wire Ass’y. P15882
9 Axle Collar P14063 26 Control Knob Spring P14462
10 Axle Gear P15027 27 Wire Retaining Clip P13643-1
11 Gear Cover Clamps (3) P14868-1 28 Hopper Plug P15271
12 Gear Cover (2) P15012 29 Agitator 33117
13 Impeller Assembly P15857 30 Axle P15858-07
14 Impeller** P14625 31 Parts Package P15864
15 Impeller Shaft** P15856-07 32 Hopper Cover P14606-1
16 Gear Support** P15028 33 Hopper Label P16234
400 Oakwood Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone [phone] / Fax [phone]
www.shindaiwa-usa.com
* Parts included in the Hopper Assembly ** Parts included in the Impeller Assembly
PARTS LIST FOR shindaiwa RS60

1. Remove components from carton and place spreader
upside down on a padded surface. Install LH. & RH. handle
braces to frame as shown using four (4) 1/4-20 x 2 ¼” hex
bolts and nuts but do not tighten.
2. Slide wheels onto end of axle with the hub facing
toward frame. Wheels are identical to ease assembly.
Align the hole in the wheel hub and the hole in the
axle as shown. Secure drive wheel to axle with 3/16
dia x 2” cotter pin. Insert 1/8 dia x 1 ¼” cotter pin in
the hole near the end of axle to retain free turning
wheel.
3. Turn spreader upright and install handle tube
between braces with the identication “Dot” toward
the hopper assembly.
Secure with (2) 1/4-20 x 1 ½” hex bolts and nuts.
Tighten handle brace nuts installed in step 1.
NOTE: When installing the bolts, slide your nder
inside the end of the handle shaft and press the
control wire to the top of the handle shaft and hold,
then install the bolts and release the control wire.
Drive
Wheel
3/16 x 2”
Cotter Pin
1/4-20 x 2 ¼” Hex
Bolts
1/4-20 Hex Nuts
LH Handle
Brace
Frame
1/4-20 X 1 ½”
Hex Bolts
1/8 x 1 ¼”
Cotter Pin
Free
Wheel
Handle
Tube
1/4-20
Hex Nuts
Identification
“Dot”
RH Handle
Brace
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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 1/4-20 x 2
¼” hex bolts, washers, and hex nuts as shown.
Remove caution label and push the thumb release
toward the center and push down knob and shut-o󰀨
spring until knob latches.
5. Slide wire retaining clip onto wire as shown.
Insert wire through hole shut-o󰀨 plate. Slide wire
retaining clip over shut-o󰀨 plate and wire until the
clip locks into place.
6. Slide handle grips onto handle. Soapy water
will ease installation. (Do not use petroleum based
products.) Insert screen into hopper by sliding it
under the screen clips.
CAUTION: ONCE KNOB IS LATCHED,
DO NOT MOVE THUMB RELEASE UNTIL
YOU HAVE COMPLETED STEP #5.
Wire Clip
Shut-Off
Wire
Install Handle
Grips
Remove Caution
Label Spring
Thumb
Release
1/4-20
Hex Nut &
Washer
1/4-20 x 2 ¼”
Bolt & Washer
Screen
Screen
Clip
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, continued

1. Check the product package for the rate setting, and
recommended swath width. Turn the spreader o󰀨 by
pushing the control knob in. Rotate the rate cam to the
proper setting.
2. Always ll 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.
8. Empty spreader after each use. Return leftover
material to its original container.
OFF
ON
Use swath
width on package
or adjust for
Operators
Walking Speed
OVERLAP
SPREADER OPERATION

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 e󰀨ective pattern width, or the actual width in which material is applied. Label settings are a guide
and can be a󰀨ected by numerous factors.
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 e󰀨ective 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 e󰀨ective pattern width.
Leave space for wheel path
Direction of travel
Space pans 1’
on centers
HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER
SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH
EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH

FERTILIZER BAG RATE
Pounds of fertilizer used per
1,000 sq. ft. of coverage
APPROXIMATE
SETTING
SPREAD
WIDTH
(IN FEET)
Large, heavy
particles
5
10
15
6
9
11
12
12
12
Medium, mixed
particles
5
10
15
5
7
9
10
10
10
Small particles
(Nitrogen)
1
2
3
2
4
5
10
10
10
Mixed size particles
Some nes
5
10
15
6
9
11
8
8
8
Lightweight particles
5
10
15
4
5
6
6
To
8
The following provides approximate shindaiwa RS60 settings for those units listed.
EXAMPLE:
Product weight: 25 lbs.
Sq. ft. coverage: 5,000 sq. ft.
2500 lbs. ÷ 5,000 sq. ft. = .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.
Weigh 15 to 20lbs. 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.
Knowing the e󰀨ective pattern width (for
example, 10 feet), measure a distance equal
to 100 square feet (10’ x 10’ swath width).
Determine the product coverage in pounds /
100 sq. ft. by taking the weight of the product
and dividing it by the recommended square
foot coverage (add two zeroes to the weight
of the bag).
The following provides approximate shindaiwa RS60 settings when only the product weight, square foot
coverage, and visual inspection of the material is available.
Brand/Model Setting Rate
shindaiwa RS60 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Prizelawn®
CBR IV/BF1 CBR III G H J K M N N½ O P½ Q R S T U V X Z
11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 — 30 — — —
LESCO #029600 E F G H I J K L — — M N O — P R S
Scotts R8A/SR-1 I J L M O P — Q — S T U — V W X Z
Scotts Speedy Green ——2—3—4—5—6—7—8——
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.
APPLICATION RATE
RATE SETTING CONVERSION

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.
Oil Impeller Shaft
Bearing In Hopper
Oil
Axle Collar
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.
• Modication 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 specic 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 specications 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 removed from the hopper prior to delivery.
Unidentied 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 repairs.
Proof of purchase must include date of purchase and the name and address of the selling dealer.
WASH
Oil
Oil
Oil
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

PO Box 1139
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone [phone] / Fax [phone]
www.shindaiwa.com
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