SPYKER 80 Troubleshooting guide

©2004 Spyker Spreaders – Urbana, IN U.S.A. 05-80-0000 AP
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Spreading Chart
Operation Guide
Service Manual
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For Models:
80
125
175
Model 80 pictured
P.O. Box 7 • 140 Mill St.
Urbana, IN • 46990 USA 1-800-972-6130
Fax: [phone]
LIMITED WARRANTY
This is warranted to the original purchaser only,other than used
commercially, against defects in materials and workmanship,
for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
*For Spyker Spreaders LLC, products employing metal gear
systems, pinion and bevel, these metal gears, only, not inclusive
of any other parts or materials, are warranted for the life of
the spreader, not to be used for replacement or repair past
original purchase.
Spyker Spreaders LLC will not be liable for any loss, damage
or expense including, but not limited to, consequential or
incidental damages,arising from the operation, condition or use
of the item. The sole and exclusive remedy against Spyker
Spreaders LLC being the replacement of the defective parts.This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY, WHICH IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE,IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY
OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SPYKER SPREADERS LLC
P.O. Box 7 • Urbana, IN 46990 USA

1. Place hopper [11]
on floor upside
down as shown
Frame Assembly
2
3. Set frame onto
hopper as shown,
inserting spinner
shaft into hopper
bottom bushing at
the same time.
Attach frame to
hopper using 4
bolts (24), nylon
washers (33) which
go on inside of hop-
per and nuts (25).
Note the Spyker logo on the
front side of hopper.
2. Install axle assem-
bly [40] into frame.
Note: Drive hole on
right side of axle.
Tools you will need:
Medium Sized Screwdriver
7/16” & 3/8” wrenches
Hammer
Pliers
Parts you will use:
• (2) Hitch Plates
• (1) 1
/4- 20 x 11 /2" Bolt
• (10) 1
/4- 20 x 13/4" Bolt
• (11) 1
/4- 20 Lock Nut
• (1) 1
/2- 1 Clevis Pin
• (1) #8 Cotter Pin
• (1) Agitator Wire
• (3) 10 - 24 Lock Nut
• (1) End Cap
• (2) 10 - 24 x 13/8" Bolt
• (1) Felt Washer
• (1) Cable Clamp
• (1) .125 x 1 Cotter Pin
• (4) Nylon Washer
• (1) 10 - 24 x 13/4" Bolt
• (2) Nylon Axle Bushing
• (2) Tow Bar Brace
• (1) Manual
For Quick and Easy Assembly - First Read Entire Procedure
Then Follow Carefully The Step by Step Instructions
Assembly Instructions
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MODEL 80
MODEL 125
MODEL 175

7. Position spreader
as shown. Attach
towbar (13) loosely
to cross-bar of
frame using 1 bolt
[24] [use bolt (44)
for model 80] &
nut [25]. Attach 2
braces (36) as
shown using 3
bolts (24) and
3 nuts (25).
Tow Bar & Hitch Assembly
8. Tighten tow
bar and bracing
supports
9. Attach hitch
plates (23) to tow
bar using 2 bolts
(24) and 2 nuts
(25) and tighten
securely.Insert
clevis pin (26) into
hitch assembly
and secure with
hair pin (27).
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Axle Assembly
3
4. Insert 2 bushings
(35) onto axle and
slide into hole on
frame leg.
5 Insert drive
wheel (38) onto
axle and insert
drive pin (34) and
secure with cotter
pin (41). Note:
For model 80 use
cotter pin (41)
only.
6. Insert idle wheel
(38) onto axle and
secure with cotter
pin (21) .

12. Place felt
washer (22)
over spinner
shaft.
13. Insert agitator
wire (28) into
spinner shaft.
Note direction
of agitator wire.
14. Tighten all bolts
and you are
ready to spread.
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Final AssemblyRate Gate Assembly
5
10. Attach on/off
control cable [37]
to control bar with
2 bolts [31] &
2 nuts [29]. Put
end cap (30) on
lever control bar.
11. Secure on/off
control cable to
tow bar with
cable clamp
(32), using
1 bolt (42) and
1 nut (25).
Note go to
page 7 for
complete
adjustment
instructions.

Read Before Using
SPEED - ACCURACY - FREEDOM FROM STRIPES AND STREAKS
are yours - when you use this Spreader.
The spread width ranges from 4 ft. to 12 ft. wide, depending on the
volume/density, particle size of the material and the rate of travel.
The spread thins or feathers at the outer edges, eliminating sharp,
“Edge of spread” lines which cause stripes and streaks. Extra coverage
can be given under trees and other heavy feeding areas without
showing “edge of spread” lines.
Gaps and double overlaps are less likely. Small errors in travel are
forgiven and do not show.
WARNING: When spreading products containing herbicides, exercise extreme
caution with respect to careless spreading and to wind-drift.
CONTACT OF SOME PRODUCTS ON SOME PLANTS CAN BE FATAL.
If a dial setting is not found, use the size and weight comparison table
found on page 13.
Determine a dial setting on the low side. If the setting proves to be
too low, cover the area more than one time. A higher setting can be
used when a proven dial setting is established.
REMEMBER - Published dial settings can be approximate only. The
operation of the spreader, the condition of the material (damp or dry
or over-pulverized) and weather conditions, are all contributing factors.
For these reasons, it’s often a good idea to spread the area 2 times -
at one-half rate - in cross directions (SEE INFORMATION ON ONE-HALF
RATE DIAL SETTINGS ON REFERENCE CHART ON PAGE 13. SPREAD-
ING AT ONE-HALF RATE DIAL SETTINGS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
UNDER DAMP & HUMID CONDITIONS.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SPREADER
BEFORE YOU PUT MATERIAL IN THE HOPPER.
Practice walking with the spreader, opening and closing the rate gate
at the appropriate times.
Travel at a constant speed and operate the spreader lever position.
Remember: Open the rate gate after the spreader is in motion at
operating speed (about 3 mph., or at a brisk walking pace).
Close the rate gate while spreader is still at operational speed.
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Rate Dial Adjustment
New Linkage Adjustment Procedure
1. Set regulator dial to 1.
2. Set lever completely to off
position.
3. Attach cable clamp (59) to
ground prop with 11 /
4
” bolt
and nut and finger tighten.
4. Route cable through clamp,
then through swivel and then
tighten the cable clamp bolt
just enough to allow the cable
to slide back and forth easily.
5. Adjust sheath on cable so there is a 1/8” inch of control wire that
is visible between the sheath and the edge of the rate gate linkage.
6. Tighten the cable clamp bolt to secure the sheath.
7. Tighten the screw on the cable fastener to anchor the wire, making
sure that the rate gate linkage is pushed up against the dial.
8. Trim excess wire behind cable fastener connector when finished
(if necessary).
Dial Setting Information
The RATE DIAL has 9 numbers with 10 stops
between each number, for accurate control of
the spreading rate.
The dial is set with only a turn. It will automati-
cally lock into the set position. LINE UP THE
DIAL NUMBER WITH THE DIAL INDICATOR.
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Read Before Using
RECOMMENDATION: When not spreading and the spreader is being
pushed some distance, tip the spreader so only the idle wheel is on
the ground.
Cleaning the Spreader is Part of the Spreading Job.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE - CLEAN AND OIL THE SPREADER
•Method #1 - Wipe spreader thoroughly with an oily cloth. Oil all
bearings and bearing areas.
• Method #2 - Wash, rinse, and dry the spreader. Note: Drying
takes time. (Moisture trapped in bearing areas is slow to go.)
Immediately after drying - oil all bearings and moving parts. Make
certain all operations are thorough.
Note: Good “Dry Cleaning” is preferable to poor “Wet Cleaning”.
•It is virtually impossible to have rust and corrosion on a clean, dry,
oiled surface.
• Again - just before using - oil all bearings and moving parts.
• In storage, ideally the spreader should be hung by the handle. In
any case, do not pile weight on the spreader, as excess weight over
a period of time can distort the tires.
“Accuway” Use Instructions.
BALANCING THE SPREAD - A COMPLICATED PROBLEM WITH A SIMPLE SOLUTION
HERE’S THE PROBLEM - IT’S THE VARIABLES
It’s the VARIABLES. Each variable has it’s own spread pattern
characteristics.
It’s the VARIABLES. They’re transposed and mirrored in the Spread
pattern.
TRAVEL SPEED, HUMIDITY AND CONDITION OF PRODUCT ARE
MAJOR FACTORS IN BALANCING THE SPREAD
“To Every Action There Is Always An Opposed and Equal Reaction”
(Newton’s law of motion - Sir Isaac Newton, 1642-1727.)
Read Before Using
Rotary Agitator
Use the rotary agitator only if needed. Free-flowing, lump-free materi-
als will not require the agitator. The rotary agitator is easily installed or
removed. Note the clockwise rotation & sweep. Place felt washer
around spinner shaft before inserting agitator.
OIL BEARINGS AND ALL MOVING PARTS
Make certain the spreader is running freely!
Now You are Ready to Put Material in the Hopper
• Make certain the rate gate is in closed position.
• As insurance against spill damage and spill loss, put material in the
hopper with the spreader on a walk, driveway, paper, plastic, etc.
• The spreader will be easier to use if you only half-fill the hopper. Later
on you can fill the hopper if you so choose.
Now You are Ready to Spread
• Spread header strips at the ends of the area
OPPOSITE the direction of spreading. This will
provide a “turn-around” area, an area to re-
align the spreader for the return spread.
• Example is for 6 ft. wide spread: Make the
first spreading pass at one-half the spread
width from the edge of the spreading area
or in this case approximately 3 feet or one
big step.
• Additional spreading passes will be at the full
spread width or approximately 6 feet apart.
• TAKE A SIGHTING AT THE FAR END. Keep
your eye on the sighting as you spread. You
will not need to wonder where you are or
where you have been. Continue until
spreading is completed.
• Left over fertilizer can be spread under trees and other high feeding
areas without showing “edge of spread” lines.
NOTE: With the rotary agitator installed, the rate gate closed (not spreading) and with
material in the hopper, the spreader will push harder than normal. (This is because the
agitator is stirring the material and it has no place to go.)
Header
Header
6’3’6’
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The Accuway has two ramps. A front side and a back side ramp.
Viewed from operators position.
The front side ramp 2is used to shift the spread pattern to the right.
The back side ramp 1is used to shift the spread pattern to the left.
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER USE ACCUWAY FRONT AND REAR RAMPS TO
SPLIT THE PRODUCT FLOW. Use only the front side or the back side.
With proper adjustment you should be able to achieve a balanced
spread pattern.
First - set the spread rate dial 3.
Now you are ready to balance the spread pattern.
Note the relationship of the rate gate opening
to the front side of the ramp.
Note the relationship of the rate gate opening
to the back side of the ramp.
A
B
3
2
1
Read Before Using
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Read Before Using
Accuway - What It Does
Accuway Spread Pattern Equalizer Balances the spread
pattern - Bulls Eye - Dead to the Center of the Spreader. All
products. All spreading conditions. Skewing is eliminated.
Does not change the spread width.
CAUTION: Never, never, never use the Accuway to split the product
flow from the hopper to the spreading spinner.
VARIABLES in product, weather, spreading equipment, spreader
operator, etc., and combinations of variable elements produce
VARIABLES in the spread pattern.
•VARIABLES include product size, weight, shape, surface finish,
hygroscopic or non hygroscopic composition, condition of product
(exposure to humidity, temperature, etc.)
•VARIABLES include spreading rate (light, medium, heavy).
•VARIABLES include size, shape, design of spreading spinner.
•VARIABLES include product dispensing on spreading spinner.
•VARIABLES include condition of the spreader end the spreading
spinner (product build up on the casting vanes, etc.)
•VARIABLES include operator habits, fast or slow walking, tilting
spreader forward or backward or operating spreader in a level
attitude.
Accuway - How It Works
A turn of the spread pattern shifter dial factors the variables.
Shifts the product placement on the spreading spinner.
This in turn balances the spread pattern heavier to right or heavier to
left as required.
Adjustment is very sensitive. (Note the very fine threads on the
Equalizer adjustment stem.)
Viewed from the operators position
To spread heavier left - move the ramp out.
To spread heavier right - move the ramp in.
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Did You Know?
THERE'S MORE TO A SPREADER THAN MEETS THE EYE ––– LOTS MORE
Spreadability
Dial-a-matic regulator ensures exact spread rate. Accuway®Spread Pattern Equalizer assures
exact placement of the spread pattern - Bull's Eye - dead to the center of the spreader. All prod-
ucts - All spreading conditions. Skewing is eliminated.
Durability
Series 179 spreaders will survive use and abuse. Welded stainless steel construction is double
braced, Generous use of highest quality stainless steel. Guaranteed metal gears.
Reliability - You can count on.
Accuway®spread control system is so innovative, it's patented. Is so simple. A complicated prob-
lem is solved with a fundamental solution.
(Newton's law of motion: To every action there is always an opposed and equal reaction.)
Serviceability
Replacement parts service available direct from the factory.
Grass Seed Spreading Chart
Dial settings are approximate only. Spreading at one half rate in cross directions
is usually recommended.
Manufacturer
and Product
Manufacturer’s
Bag Rate
Bag Sq. Ft.
Weight Coverage
Micro-Dial Settings
Full Rate Half rate
Once over Twice over
Spread
Width
(In feet
based on
brisk walking)
Bent Grass or Red Top 0.5# 1,000 1.25 4
1# 1,000 2.0 4
2# 1,000 2.5 4
Park, Merion, Delta, or Kentucky Bluegrass 0.5# 1,000 2.5 4
1# 1,000 3.0 4
2# 1,000 3.5 4
Hulled Bermuda 2# 1,000 2.75 2.25 6
3# 1,000 3.0 2.5 6
4# 1,000 3.25 2.75 6
Mixtures including coarse seeds 2# 1,000 6.0 6
4# 1,000 7.0 6
6# 1,000 7.0 6
Rye Grasses or Tall Fescue 2# 1,000 6.0 6
4# 1,000 7.0 6
6# 1,000 7.75 6
Dichondra 4 oz. 1,000 1.9 8
8 oz. 1,000 2.1 8
12 oz. 1,000 2.5 8
Pensacola Bahia 4# 1,000 4.5 3.75 7
5# 1,000 4.75 4.0 7
6# 1,000 5.0 4.25 7
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Granule Size - Dial Setting Guide
Dial settings are approximate only.
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Product Lbs. per 1000 Sq. Ft. Full Rate Half Rate
1 3.6 3.1
2 4.0 3.5
3 4.2 3.7
2 3.7 3.2
4 4.7 4.1
65.2 4.5
2 3 2.2
4 4.2 3.7
6 4.5 4
1 3.5 3
24.2 3.7
3 4.7 4
23.5 3
4 4.2 3.8
6 5.2 4.5
23.5 3
44.2 3.8
65.2 4.5
23.8 3.3
4 4.9 4.1
65.9 4.9
Mixed Fine Pellets
Fine Pellets
Small Pellets
Nitrogen Pellets Med.
Med. Pellets & Granules
Med. Pellets
Large Heavy Pellets
Broadcast spreading
is as old as early man.
In the early days of
agriculture, field seed-
ing was accomplished
with hand cast broad-
casting. The hand
cast method of seed-
ing was a limited fac-
tor in growing field
crops that were hand
seeded.
Mechanized casting
came into being in
1868 when Samuel
Speicher invented the
Hand Crank "Cyclone"
Seeder.
The seed sower was a
breakthrough in field
seeding. It was hailed
as a major advance-
ment in agricultural
implements.
Paul Speicher put the
hand crank seeder on
wheels in 1955.
This development ush-
ered in a new era in
spreading and spread-
ing products. New
products and product
forms adapted to
broadcast spreading
were developed.
In 1988 a new dimen-
sion was added to
broadcast spreading -
SPREAD PATTERN
CONTROL - a dead
center spread pattern
equalizer.
Spyker's Accuway®
spread pattern equal-
izer solves a compli-
cated problem with a
fundamental patented
solution.
Broadcast Spreading