STEELGREEN SG52 User manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING!
This unit is equipped with an internal combuson engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeng applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is
used, it should be maintained in eecve working order by the operator. In the State of California, the
above is required by law (Secon 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muer is available through
your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
SAFE OPERATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
CONTROLS AND OPERATION …………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
STRIKER SET-UP ...……………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
DRIVE CONTROLS …….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
OPERATION ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...7
CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPREADER) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…9
SPREADER CALIBRATION / RATE CHARTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
SPREADER CLEANING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPRAYER) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11
SPRAYER ON/OFF CONTROLS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....11
SPRAYER PUMP CONTROLS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….12
LIQUID TANK CONTROLS / HOSE REEL OPERATION …………..…….……………………………………………………………………………….13
STANDARD VOLUME SPRAY CHART ………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
HOPPER DRAIN INSTRUCTIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………,……...15
SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
CARE & MAINTENANCE ………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………,…………………………………….18
DRAWINGS & DIAGRAMS ……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
NOTES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…..52
WARRANTY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..53

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your purchasing a Steel Green machine! Please read and understand this manual before operang this piece
of equipment. This manual will assist you in areas of operaon, safety, and maintenance. Any unresolved queson can be
directed to Steel Green Mfg. We at Steel Green are excited to hear feedback from our customer base so we can connue to
provide you with the most producve and ecient equipment possible.
Serial Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: This manual and all informaon and illustraons were accurate at the me of publicaon. Steel Green Mfg.
reserves the right to make changes without noce.

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SAFE OPERATION
RE-FUELING
•ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE and allow it to cool
before refueling. NEVER remove the gas cap to
add fuel while the engine is running, and never
ll the gas tank on an engine that has been
running and is sll hot – gas spilled on a hot
engine can ignite.)
•Never smoke while refueling.
•Do not overll fuel tank.
•Follow warning label on fuel tank.
SLOPE OPERATION
•Cease operaon if stability is quesonable, or if
you are unsure of the ability to connue safely.
•Keep alert for hidden hazards on the terrain.
•Stay away from drop-os, ditches and
embankments.
•Never operate on slope angles greater than 13°
with the SG in its basic conguraon. The basic
conguraon is the SG with hopper and no
other aachments. (A 13° slope is a slope that
rises 1.4 m (4.6 ) over a horizontal distance of
6.1 m (20 ).
•When using aachments, never operate the SG
on slope angles greater than 10°. The addion
of an extra tank, or other aachments will
increase the risk of a rollover. (A 10° slope is a
slope that rises 1 m (3.5 ) over a horizontal
distance of 6.1 m (20 ).
BRAKE
DISENGAGED
BRAKE
ENGAGED
GENERAL OPERATION
•Do not operate the machine while under the
inuence of alcohol or drugs.
•Only allow responsible adults, who have
pracced driving the zero radius SG and are
familiar with the instrucons to operate the
machine. Local restricons may restrict the age
of the operator.
PARKING/BRAKE OPERATION
•To engage the brake, pull down and in on the
lever on the lower poron of the right upright
of the machine.
•Lock the parking brake.
•Stop the engine.
CAUTION!
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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CONTROLS AND OPERATION

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CONTROLS AND OPERATION
SPEED BAR
LEFT JOY STICK RIGHT JOY STICK
IGNITION KEY
ENGINE CHOKE
ENGINE THROTTLE SPEEDOMETER

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CONTROLS AND OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATION:
• To drive the machine, step up on the foot
board and rest against the chest pad.
• Start the machine by turning the key with a
lile throle and choke if needed.
CHEST PAD
FOOT BOARD

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CONTROLS AND OPERATION
JOY STICKS:
• The le joy sck maneuvers the le re for-
ward and reverse.
• The right joy sck maneuvers the right re for-
ward and reverse.
DRIVING THE MACHINE:
• Move both joy scks forward to drive forward.
• Move both joy scks back to drive in reverse.
• To maneuver a le turn move the right joy sck
forward and pull the le one back.
• To maneuver a right turn move the le joy sck
forward and pull the right one back.
SPEED BAR:
• The speed bar is used to set the maximum
speed for spray applicaons.
• Adjust the speed bar by loosing the black knobs
on both sides.
• Move both the joy scks and speed bar togeth-
er to set the desired max. speed and ghten
the knobs.
SPEED BAR
LEFT TURN
RIGHT TURN

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CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPREADER)
SPREADER CALIBRATION / RATE
•Accuway balances the spread paern by shiing the
product placement on the spinner. Placing the product
on the impeller close to the sha or the center will
cause the spread paern to be heavier to the right as it
rides the impeller for a longer period. If the product is
placed on the outer edge of the impeller, the spread
paern will be heavier to the le as the spinner turns
clockwise.
•Start with the Accuway control cable all the way forward
or in.
•Begin to spread the product. As you are spreading, you
should be able to see the spread paern in front of you.
Generally, all spreaders will tend to throw ferlizer
heavy to the right. As you connue to spread, pull the
Accuway control towards you very slowly in small
increments. This will bring the spread paern dead
center in front of you.
•Once you have the spread paern “dead center,” lock
the Accuway cable in place. There should be no reason
to reset the Accuway for that product unless you see the
spread paern has changed due to bumping the lever.
If it has changed slightly, simply readjust the paern as you
are spreading.
THROW FERTILIZER
TO CENTER OF TIRE
TRACKS
CAUTION!
• To avoid injury to hand, ensure motor is switched OFF
before adjusng.
• Wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment when
applying and handling chemicals .

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REMEMBER! Published dial sengs can be approximate only. The operaon of the spreader, the condion of the
material (damp or dry or over-pulverized) and weather condions, are all contribung factors.
Approximate rates are listed at 5 mph ground speed and 16 foot spread width.
• Use appropriate footwear, eye protecon, and clothing
when cleaning the spreader.
• The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your
spreader clean and dry.
• Never allow material to remain in hopper for extended
periods of me.
• Empty material from hopper at the end of each day.
• Use a hose or wipe excess material o of the spreader
at the end of each day.
• Open and close the gate as you rinse to avoid buildup of
material.
• Quickly towel dry the spreader.
SPREADER CLEANING