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

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CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPRAYER)
SPRAYER ON/OFF CONTROLS
The Spray System of the SG52, SG46, SG42 and SG36 consists of a 3-secon boom.
RIGHT WING CENTER SECTION LEFT WING
Each secon of the boom is controlled by a dedicated Lever Valve located on the spray manifold.
•The 3 Lever Valves can be opened all at once or individually depending on the desired spray width.
The Middle Valve controls the middle boom which holds 3 (SG52) or 2 (SG46, SG42, SG36) nozzles.
The Le and Right Valves control the le and right boom wings.
•Each boom wing holds 1 nozzle.
•The Lever Valve is open in the “UP” posion and closed in the “Down” posion.
NOTE: Orientaon is from the riders view, standing on the machine.

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• Spray Pressure is controlled by the Pressure
Regulator located to the right of the boom control
valves.
• Pressure is increased by turning the Pressure Regu-
lator clockwise (right) and decreased by turning
counter-clockwise (le)
• measured by the Pressure Gauge.
• Use the Spray Calibraon Chart to determine the
desired spray pressure.
•The Spray Pump is turned on/o by one of two ways.
A constant Rocker Switch is located on the dash panel.
This pump will constantly run when the switch is
pushed in the on posion.
•A momentary Spot Spray Switch is located on the le
side of the operator’s foot plate. This switch will only
turn the pump on while depressed. Once pressure is
lied from the switch, the pump will shut o.
SPRAY PUMP CONTROL
NOTE:
• The pressure will decrease when the Lever Valves
are opened.
• To create higher by-pass agitaon, turn the Pres-
sure Regulator fully clockwise. This will remove all
restricon.
DASH
FOOTBOARD
NOTE: If the Constant Rocker Switch is in the “on” posi-
on, the Momentary Switch will not funcon.
CONTROLS AND OPERATION (PUMP)

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•Each SG model is equipped with 2 Liquid Tanks. The
tanks can be operated in Tandem or separately.
•The Le tank is controlled by 2 Valves located on the
le side of the Upright. Upper valve controls the
Sucon, and Lower valve controls the Return.
•The Right tank is controlled by 2 Valves located on
The right side of the Upright. Upper valve controls
the Sucon, and Lower valve controls the Return.
•For the Spray System to operate properly, at least
one Return valve and one Sucon valve must be
open. If the operator desires to pull from both
tanks simultaneously, all 4 valves must be open.
•To pull from the either the le of right-side tanks,
the corresponding valves must be open.
RIGHT TANK LEFT TANK
CONTROLS AND OPERATION (LIQUID)
•Each SG model is also equipped with either a 75’ Hose
Reel (SG52, SG46, SG42) or a 15’ Coil Hose (SG36).
This is meant to assist with spot spraying and or areas
that are not able to be reached by the Machine.
•To operate, turn on pump switch, make sure the Lever
Valves are turned o.
•Use the proper pressure dictated in the Spray
Calibraon chart.
•The Hose Reel or Coil Hose is turned on by a Chrome
Valve.
•To apply press the handle together and mimic the
spray paern from the boom.
NOTE: Make sure the Hose Reel or Coil Hose Valve is
turned o while not in use. Otherwise back pressure
may be created and will cause the nozzle ps to drip.
HOSE REEL OPERATION
LIQUID TANK CONTROLS

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STANDARD VOLUME SPRAY CHART
NOZZLE PSI DROP
SIZE
CAPACITY ONE
NOZZLE IN
GPM
CAPACITY ONE
NOZZLE IN
OZ/MIN
20”
GPA GALLONS PER 1000 SQ FT
4 MPH 5 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH
AVI-11015
(100)
30 C0.13 17 9.7 7.7 0.29 0.22 0.18
40 C0.15 19 11.1 8.9 0.34 0.26 0.2
50 C0.17 22 12.6 10.1 0.39 0.29 0.23
60 M0.18 23 13.4 10.7 0.41 0.31 0.24
AVI-11002
(50)
30 VC 0.17 22 12.6 10.1 0.39 0.29 0.23
40 C0.2 26 14.9 11.9 0.45 0.34 0.27
50 C0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.5 0.37 0.3
60 C0.24 31 17.8 14.3 0.54 0.41 0.33
AVI-1110025
(50)
30 XC 0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.5 0.37 0.3
40 VC 0.25 32 18.6 14.9 0.57 0.43 0.34
50 C0.28 36 21 16.6 0.63 0.48 0.38
60 C0.31 40 23 18.4 0.7 0.53 0.42
AVI-11003
(50)
30 XC 0.26 33 19.3 15.4 0.59 0.44 0.35
40 VC 0.3 38 22 17.8 0.68 0.51 0.41
50 C0.34 44 25 20 0.77 0.58 0.46
AVI-11004
(50)
30 XC 0.35 45 26 21 0.79 0.6 0.48
40 XC 0.4 51 30 24 0.91 0.68 0.54
50 VC 0.45 58 33 27 10.77 0.61
AVI-11005
(50)
30 XC 0.43 55 32 26 0.97 0.73 0.58
40 XC 0.5 64 37 30 1.1 0.85 0.68
50 VC 0.56 72 62 33 1.3 0.95 0.76
AVI-11006
(50)
30 XC 0.52 67 39 31 1.2 0.68 0.71
40 XC 0.66 77 45 36 1.4 10.82
50 VC 0.67 86 50 40 1.5 1.1 0.91
HIGH VOLUME SPRAY CHART (XRC TIPS)
XRC11010
15 VC 0.61 78 45 36 1.4 10.83
20 C0.71 91 53 42 1.6 1.2 0.97
30 C0.87 111 65 52 21.5 1.2
40 M1128 74 59 2.3 1.7 1.4
XRC11015
15 VC 0.92 118 68 55 2.1 1.6 1.3
20 VC 1.06 136 79 63 2.4 1.8 1.4
30 VC 1.3 166 97 77 2.9 2.2 1.8
40 C1.5 192 111 89 3.4 2.6 2
15 XC 1.22 156 91 72 2.8 2.1 1.7
XRC11020 20 XC 1.41 180 105 84 3.2 2.4 1.9
30 VC 1.73 221 128 103 3.9 2.9 2.4
40 VC 2256 149 119 4.5 3.4 2.7
GPM = GPA x MPH x W 1/min = 1/ha x km/hr x W
(per nozzle) 5,940 (per nozzle) 60,000
GPM = GAL/1000FT2 x MPH x W GAL/1000FT2 = 136 x GPM (per nozzle)
(per nozzle) 136 MPH x W
GPA = 5,940 x GPM (per nozzle) 1/min = 60,000 x 1/min (per nozzle)
MPH x W km/hr x W
GPM = Gallons per minute
GPA = Gallons per acre
GAL/1000FT2 = Gallons per 1000 square feet
MPH = Miles per hour
W = Nozzle spacing (in or cm)
for broadcast spraying
SPRAY CHART

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STEP ONE: Squeeze and rotate the spring to
disconnect it from the rod, then pull it out of
the spinner.
HOPPER DRAIN INSTRUCTIONS
STEP TWO: Slide the spinner o of the rod.
STEP THREE: Place a bucket under the hopper trap, open the
trap to drain the hopper.
bucket
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the bolt
and move the rod up to allow enough room to
remove the spinner.

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SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM SPEED …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 mph
HOPPER CAPACITY ......................................................................................................................125/225 lbs.
EMPTY WEIGHT …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..see following chart
bucket

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SPECIFICATIONS
bucket

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE TIPS
•Always avoid leng product sit in the tanks and pump
for an extended period of me.
•Blowing o unit is preferred over washing. But if
washing unit dry it o as best as possible.
•Refer to engine owner’s manual for all other specs.
WINTERIZATION
•Proper winterizaon of the spray system helps to
prevent damage to the system due to winterme
freezing. Follow these easy steps:
Drain all of the remaining liquid from the tanks and
spray system.
Fill the tanks with enough RV anfreeze to ll the
enre system.
Turn on the liquid pump and open all boom valves
unl soluon is visible out of spray nozzles. Close
boom valves.
Open valve for hose reel and begin spraying soluon
thru the nozzle.
5 Put the recommended amount of fuel stabilizer and
(follow label for instrucons).
CAUTION!
• Understand service and maintenance procedure
before performing any work on this machine or
spreader.
• Do not operate the engine in a conned space
where carbon monoxide and other fumes can
accumulate.
• Never lubricate, service, or adjust the machine
or spreader while it is moving or running.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, hair, and loose items
away from any moving parts.
• Disconnect the baery before making any
repairs.
• Keep all parts in good condion & operang
properly.
• Fix damages immediately. Replace all worn or
damaged parts.
• Check all hardware at frequent intervals to
ensure they are ght.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
bucket
SUGGESTED SERVICE ACTION DAILY WEEKLY BI-WEEKLY MONTHLY YEARLY HOURS
Front Caster Wheels Grease X
Front Caster Yoke Grease X
Front Tire Pressure 22PSI X
Front Tire Bearing Preload X
Rear Tire Pressure 18PSI X
Rear Lug Nut Torque 75Lbs X
Rear Hub Castle Nut Check the coer pin X
Frame Hardware Check all bolts & fastners X
Idler Pully Arm Grease X
Belt Wear Cracks, Tears, Missing Material X
Hopper Cables
Lubricate w/Silicone spray X
Accuway Cable
Deector Shield cable
Hopper Boom Bushing Change if needed XReplace
Hopper Spinner X
CLEAN SPINNER DAILY IF NEEDED
Engine Oil Check X
Change
100 Hrs
Engine Air Filter
Check/Change if needed
X Replace
Engine Air Pre-Filter
Engine Fuel Filter Replace
Engine Spark Plugs
Hydraulic Oil Change 500 Hrs
Hydraulic Oil Filter
Hydraulic Oil Level Check X
Hydro System Fings Check for leaks X
Chemical Leaks
Check
X
Spray Nozzle Tips
Spray Nozzle Tip Screens
Spray Gun Tip
Spray Nozzle Gasket
Spray System Hoses X
In-Line Filter X
In-Line Filter Gasket X
Spray Gun Hose Reel/Coil Hose X
SG MACHINES BLOW FERT OFF DAILY
The suggested maintenance schedule above is recommended for normal use, maintenance will very for heavier use.
Steel Green Mfg. reserves the right to determine usage.

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GREASE POINTS
There are 5 grease points on this machine.
1 on each front re.
1 on each of the castor tubes
1 on the idler arm
Tire Grease point
(BOTH FRONT TIRES)
Idler Arm grease point
Castor Tube Grease Point
(BOTH SIDES)
CARE & MAINTENANCE