Steelgreen Sg36 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion 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 meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California, the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine

authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Anytown, US 44136-0019.

STEELGREEN LLC, 920 S STATE ROAD 39 LEBANON, IN 46025

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................... 2

SAFE OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................................3

CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPREADER) .................................................................................................................................4

SPREADER CALIBRATION / RATE CHARTS .......................................................................................................................... 4

SPREADER CLEANING.........................................................................................................................................................5

SPREADER MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................. 5

CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPRAYER)....................................................................................................................................6

SPRAYER ON/OFF CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................6

SPRAYER PUMP CONTROLS ...............................................................................................................................................7

LIQUID TANK OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................7

HOSE REEL OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

SPRAYER CALIBRATION......................................................................................................................................................8

STRIKER SETUP...........................................................................................................................................................................9

MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................10

SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................10

WIRE HARNESS ........................................................................................................................................................................11

GREASE POINTS .......................................................................................................................................................................12

SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................................................................15

GENERAL INFORMATION

Serial Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________________

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SAFE OPERATION

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT 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 .

GENERAL OPERATION

• Do not operate the machine while under the

inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Only allow responsible adults, who have

of the operator.

PARKING/BRAKE OPERATION

• To engage the brake, pull down and in on the

of the machine.

• Lock the parking brake.

• Stop the engine.

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

ﬁll the gas tank on an engine that has been

– gas spilled on a hot

engine can ignite.)

• Never smoke while refueling.

• Do not overﬁll fuel tank.

• Follow warning label on fuel tank.

SLOPE OPERATION

•

• Keep alert for hidden hazards on the terrain.

• Stay away from drop-oﬀs, ditches and

embankments.

• Never operate on slope angles greater than 13°

•

increase the risk of a rollover. (A 10° slope is a

BRAKE

DISENGAGED

BRAKE

ENGAGED

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CONTROLS AND OPERATION (SPREADER)

SPREADER CALIBRATION / RATE CHARTS

CAUTION! To avoid injury to hand, ensure motor is switched OFF

Wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment when applying

and handling chemicals .

•

product placement on the spinner. Placing the product

rides the impeller for a longer period. If the product is

placed on the outer edge of the impeller, the spread

clockwise.

• Start with the Accuway control cable all the way forward

or in.

• Begin to spread the product. As you are spreading, you

Accuway control towards you very slowly in small

center in front of you.

• “dead center,” lock

the Accuway cable in place. There should be no reason

to reset the Accuway for that product unless you see the

you are spreading.

THROW FERTILIZER

TO CENTER OF TIRE

TRACKS

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Product Size

LBS. per

1000 sq.

Dial

Rate Once

Over

Fine Pellets 1 5.6

2 6.0

3 6.2

Mixed Fine

Pellets

2 5.7

4 6.7

6 7.2

Small Pellets 2 5.0

4 6.2

6 6.5

Nitrogen

Pellets

Medium Size

1 5.5

2 6.2

3 6.7

Medium

Pellets

And Granule's

2 5.5

4 6.5

6 7.2

Large Heavy

Pellets

2 5.8

4 6.9

6 7.9

Grass Seed Spreading Chart

Product

Bag

Weight

Sq. Ft

Coverage

Dial

Full Rate

Spread

Width

Blue Grass or Red Top

5 lbs. 1,000 3 4

1 lbs. 1,000 5 4

2lbs. 1,000 4 4

Park, Merion, Delta,

or Kentucky Bluegrass

5 lbs. 1,000 4 4

1 lbs. 1,000 5 4

2 lbs. 1,000 5 4

Hulled Bermuda

2 lbs. 1,000 4 6

3 lbs. 1,000 5 6

4 lbs. 1,000 5 6

Mixtures Including

Coarse Seeds

2 lbs. 1,000 8 6

4 lbs. 1,000 9 6

6 lbs. 1,000 9 6

Rye Grasses or

Tall Fescue

2 lbs. 1,000 8 6

4 lbs. 1,000 9 6

6 lbs. 1,000 9 6

Dichondra

4 oz. 1,000 3 8

8 oz. 1,000 4 8

12 oz. 1,000 4 8

4 lbs. 1,000 6 7

Pensacola Bahia 5 lbs. 1,000 6 7

6 lbs. 1,000 7 7

REMEMBER!

material (damp or dry or over-

SPREADER CLEANING

•

when cleaning 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

• Empty material from hopper at the end of each day.

• Use a hose or wipe excess material oﬀspreader at the

end of each day.

• Open and close gate as you rinse to avoid buildup of

material.

• Quickly towel dry spreader.

SPREADER MAINTENANCE

• Understand service and maintenance procedure before

performing any work on this machine or spreader.

• Do not operate the engine in a conﬁned 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.

•

Fix damages immediately. Replace all worm or damaged

parts.

• Check all hardware at frequent intervals to ensure they

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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-

is controlled by a dedicated Lever Valve located on the

right side of 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

• Each boom wing holds 1 nozzle.

• The Lever Valve is open in the “UP”

in the “Down”

• Spray Pressure is controlled by the Pressure

Regulator located on the far-

Manifold.

• Pressure is increased by turning the Pressure

Regulator clockwise (right) and decreased by

turning counter-

measured by the Pressure Gauge.

• Use to determine desired

pressure.

**Please note pressure will decrease when the

Lever Valves are opened.**

• To create higher by-

Pressure Regulator fully clockwise. This will

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SPRAY PUMP CONTROL

• The Spray Pump is turned on/oﬀby one of two

ways. A constant Rocker Switch is located on the

dash panel. This pump will constantly run when

• A momentary Spot Spray Switch is located on the

’s footplate. This switch

will only turn the pump on while depressed. Once

shut oﬀ.

**Please note that if the Constant Rocker Switch is

• Each SG model is equipped with 2 Liquid Tanks.

These tanks can be operated in Tandem or

separately.

•

• The Right tank is controlled by 2 Valves located on

the right side of the Upright. Upper valve controls

• For the Spray System to operate properly, at least

open. If the operator desires to pull from both

tanks simultaneously, all 4 valves must be open.

• -side tanks,

the corresponding valves must be open.

LIQUID TANK OPTIONS

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HOSE REEL OPERATION

• 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 oﬀ.

• Use the proper pressure dictated in the Spray

• The Hose Reel or Coil Hose is turned on by a

Chrome Valve.

• To apply press the handle together and mimic the

**Please note to make sure the Hose Reel or Coil

Hose Valve is turned oﬀwhile not in use.

Otherwise back pressure may be created and will

SPRAYER CALIBRATION

①②③

④

⑤

•

water at 40 PSI.

• Shut boom valves oﬀ, pressure gauge (1) at pump

(3) will need to be set and locked in place. The

pressure relief valve (2) will need to be adjusted

and locked into place with the jam nut. Set

pressure between 70-80 PSI.

• When spraying, always open corresponding valve

(4) to match tank being used. If spraying from all

tanks, open all valves. If tank is not in use, close

valve to tank.

** Relief valve should be set from factory.**

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HIGH VOLUME SPRAY CHART (XRC TIPS)

XRC11010

15 VC 0.61 78 45 36 1.4 1.0 0.83

20 C 0.71 91 53 42 1.6 1.2 0.97

30 C 0.87 111 65 52 2.0 1.5 1.2

40 M 1.00 128 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 1.30 166 97 77 2.9 2.2 1.8

40 C 1.50 192 111 89 3.4 2.6 2.0

XRC11020

15 XC 1.22 156 91 72 2.8 2.1 1.7

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 2.00 256 149 119 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/1000FT2x MPH x W = 136 x GPM (per nozzle)

GAL/1000FT2

(per nozzle) 136 MPH x W

= 5,940 x GPM (per nozzle) 1/min = 60,000 x 1/min (per nozzle)

GPA 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

STANDARD VOLUME SPRAY CHART

PSI DROP

SIZE

CAPACITY ONE

NOZZLE IN

GPM

CAPACITY ONE

NOZZLE IN

OZ/MIN

20”

NOZZLE GPA GALLONS PER 1000 SQ FT

4 MPH 5 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH

AVI-11015

(100)

30 C 0.13 17 9.7 7.7 0.29 0.22 0.18

40 C 0.15 19 11.1 8.9 0.34 0.26 0.20

50 C 0.17 22 12.6 10.1 0.39 0.29 0.23

60 M 0.18 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 C 0.20 26 14.9 11.9 0.45 0.34 0.27

50 C 0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.50 0.37 0.30

60 C 0.24 31 17.8 14.3 0.54 0.41 0.33

AVI-1110025

(50)

30 XC 0.22 28 16.3 13.1 0.50 0.37 0.30

40 VC 0.25 32 18.6 14.9 0.57 0.43 0.34

50 C 0.28 36 21 16.6 0.63 0.48 0.38

60 C 0.31 40 23 18.4 0.70 0.53 0.42

AVI-11003

(50)

30 XC 0.26 33 19.3 15.4 0.59 0.44 0.35

40 VC 0.30 38 22 17.8 0.68 0.51 0.41

50 C 0.34 44 25 20 0.77 0.58 0.46

AVI-11004

(50)

30 XC 0.35 45 26 21 0.79 0.60 0.48

40 XC 0.40 51 30 24 0.91 0.68 0.54

50 VC 0.45 58 33 27 1.0 0.77 0.61

AVI-11005

(50)

30 XC 0.43 55 32 26 0.97 0.73 0.58

40 XC 0.50 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 1.0 0.82

50 VC 0.67 86 50 40 1.5 1.1 0.91

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE TIPS

•

• Blowing oﬀunit is preferred over washing. But if

washing unit dry it oﬀas best as possible.

LUBRICATION INTERVALS

• Change engine oil to every 100 hours with 10w30 full

7000™ -30)

• Change Hydraulic oil and ﬁlter every 500 hours (we

recommend Schaeﬀer 703 Supreme 7000™

Plus Engine Oil 10W-30)

• Inspect wheel and caster bearings regularly and

replace or repack with grease as needed.

• Grease idler arm every 250 hours

• Lubricate Cables daily while in heavy use and weekly

under light use.

• Refer to engine owner’s manual for all other specs.

WINTERIZATION

•

freezing. Follow these easy steps.

• Drain all of the remaining liquid from the tanks and

spray system.

•

• Turn on the liquid pump and open all boom valves

boom valves.

•

thru the nozzle.

** Also, put the recommended amount of fuel

SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM SPEED..............................................................................................................................................................10 mph

HOPPER CAPACITY ................................................................................................................................... 125/225 lbs.

EMPTY WEIGHT ............................................................................................................................. see following chart

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SG Main Wire Harness

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GREASE POINTS

There are 5 grease points on this machine.

1 on each of the castor tubes

1 on the idler arm

Tire Grease point

Idler Arm grease point

Castor Tube Grease Point

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SERVICE

MAINTENANCE CHART

Hours Daily Weekly Monthly Annually

Drive system

Check Air ﬁlter replace as needed 100 X

Check engine oil level X

Engine oil and ﬁlter 100

Hydraulic oil and ﬁlter 100

Check hydraulic oil level X

Spark plugs 100

Clean oil cooler ﬁns 400 X

Clean engine debris screen 400 X

Check valve clearance 250 X

Replace fuel ﬁlter X

Inspect drive belt X

X

Grease front wheels X

Grease Front Casters X

X

Spray system

Inspect for leaks x

Spray nozzles X

Nozzle Screens X

Main strainer screen X

Main strainer O-ring X

X

Granular system

Lubricate Hopper cables X

X

Check Diﬀuser X

Inspect impeller ﬁns X

Deep clean granular system X

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NOTES

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STEELGREEN SG36 User manual

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