Shindaiwa RS60 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL
MODEL MODEL
MODEL
RS60
RS60RS60
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 1/4” hex bolts and nuts but do
not tighten.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
3 .Turn spreader upright and install end of
handle tube with DOT between handle
braces as shown. Secure with (2) 1/4-20 x
1 1/2” hex bolts and nuts.
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 1/4” cotter pin in the hole
near the end of axle to retain free
turning wheel.
1/4-20 x 1 1/2”
Hex Bolt
1/4-20
Hex Nut
Handle
Tube
DOT
RH. Handle
Brace
LH. Handle
Brace
1/4-20 x 2 1/4”
Hex Bolt
1/4-20
Hex Nut
Drive Wheel
Free Turning
Wheel
3/16 Dia x 2”
Cotter Pin
1/8 Dia x 1 1/4”
Cotter Pin

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 1/4” hex bolts,
washers, and hex nuts as shown.
Remove caution label and push the
thumb release toward the center and
push down knob and shutoff spring
until knob latches.
CAUTION: Once knob is latched,
do not move thumb release until you have
completed in 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
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.
Wire Clip
Shutoff Plate
Wire
6 . Install handle grips onto the handle
as shown. Soapy water will ease
installation. (Do not use petroleum
based products). Insert screen into
hopper by sliding it under the screen
clips.
Handle Grips
Screen
Screen Clips

OPERATION
OPERATIONOPERATION
OPERATION
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 .
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping
the spreader too far can cause uneven spreading.
6. 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.
7. Push spreader 2 1/2 m.p.h. (18 feet in 5
seconds) for full 8’ to 14’ 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.
8. Empty spreader after each use. Return
leftover material to its original container.
2. The rate setting is adjusted by rotating the
rate cam to the desired setting. The rate cam
locks at each setting.
SPREAD
SWATH
APPROX. 8 to
14 FEET ON
CENTER

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’ area covered). Determine the
product coverage is 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).
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.
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
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

RATE SETTING CONVERSION
RATE SETTING CONVERSIONRATE SETTING CONVERSION
RATE SETTING CONVERSION
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.
SHINDAIWA
RS60
Setting
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Prizelawn
PrizelawnPrizelawn
Prizelawn
BF-1 /SS,HVO,
CBRlll, Setting
G H J K M N N1/2 O P1/2 Q R S T U V X Z
Lesco
Hi-WHEEL
Setting
E
F G H I J K L — — M N O — P R
S
Scott
Speedy Green
Setting
—
— 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 —
—
Scotts
R8A/SR-1,
AP&SR2000
Setting
I J L M O P — Q — S T U — V W X Z
FERTILIZER
PARTICLE SIZE
BAG RATE
Pounds of fertilizer used per
1,000 sq. ft. of coverage
APPROX.
SETTING
APPROX.
SPREAD
WIDTH
Large, heavy
particles
5
10
15
6
9
11
12 FT.
12 FT.
12 FT.
Medium- mixed
particles
5
10
15
5
7
9
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
Small particles
(nitrogen)
1
2
3
2
4
5
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
Mixed size particles
-some fines
5
10
15
6
9
11
8 FT.
8 FT.
8 FT.
Light weight
particles
5
10
15
4
5
6
6 FT.
To
8 FT.
The following provides approximate RS60 settings for those units listed.
The following provides approximate RS60 settings when only the product weight, square foot
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
Axle Collar
Oil
Oil
Oil
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.
shindai a LIMITED WARRANTY
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1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER
2. SPREADER NAME
3. PART NUMBER
4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN
Parts List for shindai a Model RS60
Parts List for shindai a Model RS60Parts List for shindai a Model RS60
Parts List for shindai a Model RS60
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5
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11
10
12
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8
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7
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Key
No.
Description Part No. Key
No .
Description Part No.
1Hopper Assembly 15862 14 Impeller Shaft Bearing * 14312-1
1A Hopper * 15270 15 Hopper Screen 14603
2Shutoff Plate * 14454-1 16 Screen Clips (2) 14022
3Shutoff Plate Guides (2) * 15377 17 Handle Brace W/ Plug– LH. 15852
4Rate Cam & Chute Assembly * 14455-1 18 Handle Brace W/ Plug– RH. 15853
5Impeller Assembly 15857 19 Handle Tube 15283-1
6Frame Assembly 15859 20 Handle Grips (2) 15264
7Drive & Free Turning Wheel 15863 21 T-Handle Assembly 13634-2
8Axle Gear 15027 22 Control Knob Spring 14462
9Gear Cover (2) 15012 23 Control Knob & Wire Ass’y. 15882
10 Axle Collar 14063 24 Wire Retaining Clip 13643-1
11 Axle 15858 25 Hopper Plug 15271
12 Axle Bushings (2) 15860 26 Fastener/Parts Package 15864
13 Agitator 14510 27 Hopper Cover 14606
28 Hopper Label 16234
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* Parts included in Hopper Assembly
27
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PROVIDING REPLACEMENT
PARTS. Parts may be obtained
through your local distributor.
be sure to give:
28
400 Oakwood Road
Lake Zurich, IL. 60047
847 540-8400 Fax [phone]
www.shindaiwa. com
P / N 99922201053