TURFCO WIDESPIN 1530 User manual

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Broadcast Top Dresser
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PARTS LIST
TURFCO®
WIDESPIN™ 1530
Broadcast
Top Dresser
Product Number 85804
Starting Serial Number G00289
US Patent 6,149,079, 6,508,419 and 6,817,552
Additional Patents Pending
Manual Number 663956 Rev A
DANGER - IF INCORRECTLY USED THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY. THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE
TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP, OPERATE
OR SERVICE THE MACHINE.
TURFCO MFG. INC.
1655 101st Avenue NE • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55449-4420 USA
Phone [phone] • FAX [phone]
2005 Turfco Mfg., Inc.

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All specifications, information, illustrations or photos in this manual are
based on the latest information at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make changes without notice.
Table of Contents
Product Identification ........................................................................................................................................3
Product Records ..............................................................................................................................................3
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................4
Registered Trademarks and Patents ................................................................................................................5
How To Obtain Parts and Service ....................................................................................................................5
Recognizing Safety Warnings and General Safety Practices ..........................................................................6
Setup and Assembly -
Hopper Assembly and Installation ..........................................................................................................8
Metering Gate Assembly and Installation .............................................................................................10
Installation of Spinner Shield ...............................................................................................................11
Standard Straight Tongue and Optional 5th Wheel Hitch Assembly ....................................................12
Installation of Battery and Battery Cables ............................................................................................14
Attaching the WIDESPIN 1530 to the Tow Vehicle ..............................................................................15
Description -
WIDESPIN 1530 Broadcast Top Dresser ............................................................................................16
Intended Use and Function ..................................................................................................................16
Description of Lightspread and Heavyspread Settings ........................................................................17
Location and Description of the WIDESPIN 1530 Major Components ................................................17
Location and Description of the Operator Position ..............................................................................18
Location and Description of the WIDESPIN 1530 Engine and Operator Controls ...............................18
Operation -
Tow Vehicle and Tow Vehicle Hitch Requirements ...............................................................................20
WIDESPIN 1530 Maximum Angle of Operation ................................................................................... 20
WIDESPIN 1530 Operator Position ..................................................................................................... 20
Pre–Operation Check List .................................................................................................................... 21
WIDESPIN 1530 Warm-up Operation .................................................................................................. 21
Loading of Hopper ............................................................................................................................... 21
WIDESPIN 1530 Top Dresser Towing Speeds ..................................................................................... 21
Setting Operator Controls For Lightspread or Heavyspread Operations ............................................. 23
Setting WIDESPIN 1530 Metering Gate .............................................................................................. 23
Setting WIDESPIN 1530 Spinner Speed Control ................................................................................. 23
Setting WIDESPIN 1530 Heavyspread Diverter .................................................................................. 23
Adjusting Spinner Wheel Vanes ........................................................................................................... 24
Setting WIDESPIN 1530 Conveyor Belt Speed Control ...................................................................... 24
Hand Held Spinner and Conveyor Belt ON/OFF Switch ...................................................................... 25
Engine Speed During Operation .......................................................................................................... 25
Top Dressing Operation ....................................................................................................................... 25
WIDESPIN 1530 Shutdown and Unhitching ........................................................................................ 25
Operator Daily Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 26
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting Table .................................................................................................................................... 27
Operator Level Service and Adjustment -
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Tire Pressure ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Cleaning and Inspection ...................................................................................................................... 28
European Lubricant, Fuel, and Parts Disposal Numbers ..................................................................... 28
Service Level Maintenance
Lubrication, Wheel Bearings ................................................................................................................ 29
Engine RPM Settings ........................................................................................................................... 29
Conveyor Belt Care, Conveyor Belt Scraper ....................................................................................... 29
Conveyor Belt Tension Adjustment ...................................................................................................... 29
Conveyor Belt Tracking Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 30
Hydraulic System ................................................................................................................................. 31
Electrical System ................................................................................................................................. 35
Removing Spinner Assembly ............................................................................................................... 38
Adjustment of Spinner Vanes ............................................................................................................... 39
Conveyor Belt Replacement ................................................................................................................ 40
Parts Lists....................................................................................................................................................... 42
Decals ............................................................................................................................................................ 66
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Product Identification
● Locate the Turfco serial tag on the front of the machine
(refer to Figure 1). Check the first 5 numbers. Product
numbers will be 85804.
● Product number 85804 is powered by a 11 HP electric
start Honda GX340 engine.
● Identify the type of hitch. Either standard straight tow
bar or optional 5th wheel hitch, product number 86138.
● Identify optional Trench Filling Attachment, product
number 86150.
● Identify optional Cross Conveyor Attachment, product
number 86172.
Product Records
IMPORTANT: Record the information from the serial number plate of your Turfco WideSpin 1530 Broadcast
Top Dresser. It will be necessary to furnish your Product Number and Serial Number when ordering parts.
Model Designation WideSpin™ 1530 Broadcast Top Dresser
Product Number 85804 (11 HP Honda Engine) Date Purchased
Serial Number Engine Serial Number
Purchased From
PRODUCT NUMBER 86138
OPTIONAL 5TH WHEEL HITCH
1655 101st Avenue NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
USA 55449-4420 www.turfco.com
[phone] FAX [phone]
PRODUCT SERIAL
TURFCO MFG., INC.
PRODUCT NUMBER 86150
OPTIONAL TRENCH FILLING
ATTACHMENT
SS85804-01A
PRODUCT NUMBER 86172
OPTIONAL CROSS CONVEYOR
FIGURE 1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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Intended Use: The Turfco WIDESPIN™ 1530 Broadcast Top Dresser is a towed-type self-powered
broadcast top dresser. The 1530 is intended to be used for the application of properly prepared organic top
dressing material. The 1530 is NOT intended to be used for any purpose other than the application of properly
prepared organic top dressing material. The 1530 is NOT designed for or intended to accept riders. Operation
is intended to be at properly prepared worksites only. Towing of the 1530 is intended to be done only by tow
vehicles having adequate weight, hitch, brakes, and horsepower to safely control the top dresser.
Specifications
Dimensions:
Width .....................................................1.71 Meter (67.5” Inches)
Height ....................................................1.45 Meter (57” Inches)
Length ...................................................3.15 Meter (124” Inches)
Hopper Capacity .........................................0.6 Cubic Meter - 907 Kg. (21 Cubic Feet - 2000 Pounds)
Minimum/Maximum Spread Width ............4.5 Meter to 9 Meter (15’ to 30’ Feet)
Operator Controls .......................................Hand Held Spinner and Conveyor Belt ON/OFF Control,
Engine Start/Stop, Spinner Speed Control, Conveyor
Belt Speed Control, Adjustable Metering Gate and
Heavy Spread Diverter
Maximum Operating Ground Speed .........12.8 Km/h (8 MPH)
Maximum Transport Speed .......................12.8 Km/h (8 MPH)
Engine (Product Number 85804) .................8.2 kW (11 HP) Honda GX340 Electric Start
Hydraulic Reservoir ...................................34 Liter (9 Gallon)
Hydraulic Fluid Type ..................................ISO 68 (Mobil DTE-26® or Equivalent)
Electrical Requirements ............................Electrical Power Supplied By Onboard 12 Volt DC Battery
and Engine Starter/Generator. Electrical System
Protected By 12 Volt DC, 6 AMP Fuze
Hitch .............................................................Standard 5/8” Inch Pin Hitch on a Straight Tow Bar.
Optional Fifth Wheel Tow Bar (Product Number 86138)
with a 2” Inch Ball Coupler.
Weight Empty ..............................................530.25 Kg (1,169 Pounds)
Weight Loaded ............................................1,437.43 Kg (3,169 Pounds)
Tongue Weight - Standard Straight Tow Bar
Hopper Empty ......................................39.5 Kg (87 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Attached
65.32 Kg (144 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Removed
Hopper Loaded ....................................126 Kg (267 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Attached
148.78 Kg (328 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Removed
Tongue Weight - 5th Wheel Hitch Tow Bar
Hopper Empty ......................................41.28 Kg (91 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Attached
62.14 Kg (137 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Removed
Hopper Loaded ....................................103.42 Kg (228 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Attached
125.65 Kg (277 Pounds) with Spinner Assembly Removed
Maximum Angle of Operation ...................15° Degrees
Noise Emission Level:
Operator Position
Sound Pressure (LpA) = 83.4 dBA
Sound Pressure Level (LwA) = 100 dBA
Operating Conditions:
Engine Full Throttle, Spinner and
Conveyor Belt Operating, Hopper
Empty, Unit Moving
SPECIFICATIONS

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TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
To order parts, or to arrange repair service, contact
the nearest authorized TURFCO dealer. For a list
of authorized TURFCO dealers in your area, or for
additional information regarding the WIDESPIN 1530
Broadcast Top Dresser, direct inquiries to:
TURFCO Mfg. Inc.
1655 101st Avenue NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55449-4420 USA
Telephone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet - turfco.com
E-Mail - [email protected]
Registered Trade Mark and Patents
WIDESPIN™ 1530 is covered under U.S. Patent 6,149,079, 6,508,419 and 6,817,552
Additional Patents Pending
TURFCO® and Mete–R–Matic® are registered trademarks of Turfco Manufacturing, Inc.
WIDESPIN™, LIGHTSPREAD™ and HEAVYSPREAD™ are trademarks of Turfco Manufacturing, Inc.
HONDA™ is a registered trademark of American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
How To Obtain Parts and Service
To ensure safety and proper operation, always purchase
genuine TURFCO replacement parts from an authorized
TURFCO dealer. Replacement parts from other sources
may damage the WIDESPIN 1530 Broadcast Top
Dresser and/or create a safety hazard. Always refer
repairs to properly trained service personnel.
DO NOT ALTER the WIDESPIN 1530 Broadcast Top
Dresser in any manner. Unauthorized alterations may
affect its operation, performance, and may result in injury
or death to the operator as well as other individuals in
the work area.
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
OPERATE ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT OPERATE
ENGINE IN ENCLOSED AREAS.
WARNING

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SAFETY
• Hard Hat: The use of a hard hat should be considered
when using equipment on a golf course. The danger
of being hit by a golf ball should be a major concern as
well as protection while operating under trees.
• Eye Protection: Safety glasses and/or face shields
should be considered when operating, as well as
working in close proximity to high speed rotary
equipment. Watch for rotary mowers, edgers, brush
and string trimmers. Rotary mowers can throw debris
at speeds up to 320 Km/h (200 mph).
• Hearing: If the noise level of the equipment is too loud,
consider the use of ear protection.
• Do not use stereo headsets during operation. This is a
distraction that may lead to an accident. Headsets also
make it difficult to hear other people and equipment
while operating the machine.
• Respirators: When operating in dusty, windy
conditions, wear a respirator. This is also an important
consideration if operating equipment while spraying
chemicals and fertilizers.
• Gloves: Use gloves when handling sharp or hazardous
objects.
THE OPERATOR:
• The operator should never use a machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• The operator should be aware of the hazards of
working in the sun and should take proper precautions
to avoid heat stress and dehydration. Use sun screen
products when necessary.
• The operator should never attempt to ride a machine
that is not designed for that propose. Do not allow others
to ride a machine that is not designed for passengers.
If designed to carry passengers, do not allow more
passengers to ride a machine than the machine was
designed to carry.
• Care should always be taken when mounting and
dismounting a riding machine. Prevent injuries and falls
by making sure the operator does not slip. Unless it is
an emergency, do not jump off a machine. Injury may
result when an operator’s foot slips trying to jump from a
machine.
General Safety Practices
Safety on the job should always be a top priority.
Training and experience are important factors in the safe
operation of equipment. Please consider the following
information and realize that safe operation is a matter
of using common sense as it relates to the machine, its
maintenance, the operator, the training, and the operating
conditions. These are general safety instructions that
apply to most turf maintenance equipment.
This list includes many general safety
instructions as they relate to turf equipment.
This list does not encompass all hazards.
Common sense must always be used
to determine the safest way to operate a
machine under specific conditions.
TRAINING:
• Always read the manual before operating a machine
for the first time.
• Always read the warning decals before operating a
machine for the first time.
• Always check the location and use of each control
before operating a machine for the first time.
• Practice operating the machine in a safe area with no
obstructions until becoming familiar with the controls.
• If you have questions, ask your supervisor or call the
factory.
CLOTHING:
• Clothes should be snug fit. Loose fitting clothing is
hazardous because it may get caught in the mechanism
during service or operation.
• Remove jewelry before operation. Jewelry may get
caught in the mechanism.
• Wear shoes that will protect your feet. Sneakers do
not protect and do not provide the protection of leather
shoes or boots. Steel toed safety shoes should be
considered for many situations.
Recognizing Safety Warnings Used In Manual
LOOK FOR THE SAFETY HAZARD WARNING SYMBOL
The symbol is used to alert the operator of safety hazards.
It is used in conjunction with the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.
“DANGER” identifies immediate hazards which will result in serious injury or death.
“WARNING” identifies potential hazards which could result in serious injury or death.
“CAUTION” identifies hazardous situations which may result in minor injury and/or could result in
damage or destruction of equipment.
WARNING CAUTION
DANGER

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SAFETY
the engine is equipped with an electric starting system.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or any
hard object. This may cause the flywheel to shatter in
operation.
• Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then
pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to prevent
hand or arm injury.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly poison. The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Do not store, spill, or use gasoline near an open flame,
nor near an appliance like a stove, furnace, or water
heater that uses a pilot light or can create a spark.
• Do not refuel indoors or in an unventilated area.
Check the fuel level. Do not over fill. Do not add fuel
while the machine is hot because spilled fuel may cause
a fire. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
• Do not transport the machine with fuel in the tank.
• Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is hot or running.
• Do not operate the engine if gasoline is spilled,
when the smell of gasoline is present, or when other
explosive conditions exist. Move the equipment away
from the spill and avoid any ignition until the gasoline
has evaporated.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce the engine speed
before stopping.
• Do not tamper with the governor springs, links or other
parts to increase the engine speed. Run the engine at
the speed set by the equipment manufacturer.
• Do not check for a spark with the spark plug removed.
Use an approved tester. Use the correct tools to service
the machine.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
If the engine is flooded, place the throttle in fast and
crank until the engine starts. Avoid damage to electric
starter by cranking intermittently until engine starts.
• Do not operate the machine without a muffler. Inspect
the muffler periodically and replace it if it is leaking or
worn. Replace it with correct muffler. Do not touch a hot
muffler, cylinder, or cooling fin.
• Do not operate the engine with an accumulation
of grass, leaves, or other combustible material in the
muffler area.
• Keep the cylinder cooing fins and the governor parts
free of dirt, grass, and other debris.
• Do not use the engine on any forest covered, brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a
spark arrester is installed in the muffler. In the State
of California, a spark arrester is required by law. Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
• Do not start the engine with the air cleaner or the air
cleaner cover removed.
• Use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum the carburetor
and can cause leakage. Check the fuel lines and fittings
frequently for cracks and leaks.
• Do not operate any equipment at unsafe speeds.
Speeds should be reduced when turning or operating
on slopes. The operator must use common sense to
determine a safe speed based on the equipment, the
load, the slope, the surface, and other conditions that
may affect safe operation.
• The operator must be aware of the conditions around
the area. Be aware of other people and machines.
• Beware of slippery conditions. Wet turf can be
encountered on slopes, when turning or stopping, or at
higher speeds.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting devices and
drive components. Shut off the engine and remove the
key or ignition wire when servicing cutting devices or
drive components.
• If required to lift, an operator should ask for help if
the object is too heavy. The operator should lift with his
or her legs instead of the back. Care should be taken to
avoid twisting the back while lifting a heavy load.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
THE MACHINE:
• Tow vehicles must have adequate tow hitches
and brakes to control any towed machine. Check
the weight and capacity of the machine that will be
towed by that vehicle. Trucks used to carry equipment
must have adequate load capacity and brakes. Check
the weight and capacity of the machine that will be towed
by that vehicle.
• Do not overload machinery. The components
are designed for certain weights and capacities.
Overloading the machine will cause unsafe
conditions.
• Make sure the brakes are operating properly.
• Check to assure that all controls are in good operating
condition.
• Inspect to insure that all guards are in place. Do not
operate a machine without all guards in place.
• Always check the machine to make sure it is in good
working order. Do not place hands or feet near moving
or rotating parts.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the condition of the hydraulic hoses. Leaks
and worn hoses should be fixed or replaced before the
machine is put into service. Do not use your fingers or
hands to check for hydraulic leaks. High pressure leaks
can puncture the skin and force oil into the body. This
can cause severe injury or death.
• Shut off the engine before servicing the machine. It is
best to check machines on a level area. Machines on a
slope may roll when the engine is off.
• Do not modify the machine in any manner. Refer
unfamiliar repairs and adjustments to mechanics that
have been trained to do them properly.
• Replace decals that are damaged or unreadable.
THE ENGINE:
• Prevent accidental starting by removing the spark
plug wire when servicing the engine or the equipment.
Disconnect the negative wire from the battery terminal if

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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
Setup and Assembly
SAFETY FIRST!!
Work Safely and Follow All Safety Warnings.
Wear the Appropriate Personal Safety Gear.
Use Caution When Working Near Moving Parts and
Be Aware Of High Hydraulic Operating Pressures
and Temperatures.
Uncrate and inspect entire machine. Check for damaged
or missing components.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Read and Understand the Entire Operator’s Manual
Before Operating This Machine.
HOPPER ASSEMBLY (See Figure 2)
Step 1. Attach the front hopper seal to the front hopper
panel. Use only the lower row of holes on the seal
and the panel. Face the black side of seal up towards
the inside of the hopper. Use 1/4” x 5/8” hex head
Whiz-Lock screws and nuts (Quantity 4). Tighten
screws securely.
Step 2. Attach the side hopper seals to the right and
left side hopper panels. Identify the left side hopper
panel by looking for the engine cover latch. Use only
the lower row of holes on the seal and the panel.
Start at the front of the panel and work to the rear.
An extra length of seal will extend out the rear of the
panel. Face the black side of seal up towards the
inside of the hopper. Use 1/4” x 5/8” long hex head
Whiz-Lock screws and nuts (Quantity 18). Tighten
screws securely.
WARNING
WARNING
REAR
HOPPER
PANEL
FRONT HOPPER PANEL
FRONT HOPPER
SEAL RIGHT HOPPER PANEL
SIDE SEAL
LEFT HOPPER
PANEL
CLIP NUT
CLIP NUT
CLIP NUT
CLIP NUT
SIDE SEAL
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX HEAD
SCREWS
1/4"
NUT
FIGURE 2
1/4"
NUT
ENGINE COVER
LATCH
BLACK SIDE
BLACK SIDE
BLACK SIDE
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
HOPPER DEFLECTORS AND MANUAL TUBE
INSTALLATION (See Figure 3)
Step 5. Insert a hopper deflector into the slots on the
top of the rear hopper panel. Secure the deflector
to the hopper using 1/4” x 5/8” hex head Whiz-Lock
screws and nuts. Tighten screws securely.
Step 6. Insert a hopper deflector into the slots on the top
of the front hopper panel. Secure the deflector to the
hopper using 1/4” x 5/8” hex head Whiz-Lock screws
and nuts. Use the two middle screws to fasten the
manual tube to the outside of the hopper. Tighten
screws securely.
Step 3. Install a 1/4” clip nut to each top corner of the
side panels. (Quantity 4)
Step 4. Assemble the front and rear panels to the side
panels. The flanges on the front and rear panels
should be outside of the ends of the side panels. The
ends of the front seal should be over the front ends
of the side seals. Attach the panels with a 1/4” x 5/8”
long hex head Whiz-Lock screw at each top corner
(Quantity 4), and 1/4” x 5/8” long hex head Whiz-
Lock screws and nuts down each corner (Quantity
16). Insert screws from the inside and place nuts on
the outside. DO NOT TIGHTEN SCREWS AT THIS
TIME.
HOPPER DEFLECTORS
MANUAL
TUBE
1/4" x 5/8" HEX
HEAD SCREWS
1/4"
NUTS
1/4" NUTS
FIGURE 3
HOPPER ASSEMBLY
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION OF HOPPER TO THE WIDESPIN
1530 FRAME (See Figure 4)
Step 7. Set the hopper assembly on the 1530 frame.
The hopper seals should be inside of the frame and
on top of the conveyor belt. Line up the top row of
holes in the hopper seals to the holes in the frame.
Check the front seal, it should be on top of the side
seals. Check the side seals, they should extend past
the hopper, along the side of the frame.
Step 8. Attach the hopper to the frame using 1/4” x 5/8”
hex head Whiz-Lock screws and nuts (Quantity
24). Insert the screws from the inside of the hopper
and the nuts on the outside of the frame. DO NOT
TIGHTEN THE SCREWS AT THIS TIME.
Step 9. Attach the extensions of the side seals to the
frame using the seal retainer strips. Use 1/4” x 5/8”
hex head screws and nuts (Quantity 4). Insert the
screws thru the seal retainers and the nuts on the
outside of the frame. The bend on the seal retainer
strips should face in toward the seal. Tighten screws
securely.
METERING GATE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
(See Figure 5)
Step 10. Assemble the right and left hand mounting
brackets to the metering gate. Use 3/4” x 1-1/4”
long hex head screws and nylock nuts. Space with
plastic washers. DO NOT TIGHTEN SCREWS AT
THIS TIME.
FIGURE 4
1530
WIDESPIN
FRAME
HOPPER
ASSEMBLY
SIDE SEAL
EXTENSIONS
1/4"
NUTS
1/4" X 5/8" HEX
HEAD SCREWS
SEAL
RETAINER
1/4"
NUTS
SEAL
RETAINER
1/4" X 5/8"
HEX HEAD
SCREWS
REMOVE SPINNER SHIELD
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
for a good contact and alignment of the side hopper
panels with the front and rear panels. If a gap is
found, apply a small amount of silicon sealer along
the joint (on the inside of the hopper) to fully seal the
hopper.
INSTALLATION OF SPINNER SHIELD (See Figure 6)
Step 16. Install the spinner shield to the 1530 frame.
Use 1/4” x 5/8” hex head Whiz-Lock screws and
nuts (Quantity 4). Tighten securely.
Step 11. Attach the metering gate to the rear of the
hopper. Use 3/8” x 3/4” long hex head screws, lock
washers and nuts. Insert the screws from the inside
of the hopper and the nuts on the outside of the
mounting brackets. Tighten screws securely.
Step 12. Tighten the 3/4” nylock nuts on the metering
gate. Leave nuts loose enough to allow movement
of the gate, but tight enough to keep metering gate
in position during operation. NOTE: The metering
gate should not touch the rear hopper panel when
opened and closed.
Step 13. Check the alignment of the hopper to the 1530
frame. The metering gate should be level with the
surface of the conveyor belt (metering gate does
not fully close to the surface of the conveyor belt).
If the hopper is in alignment with the frame and the
metering gate, securely tighten all of the screws
holding the hopper to the frame.
Step 14. After tightening the screws holding the hopper
to the frame, re–check the operation of the metering
gate. If the gate operates properly, tighten all of the
hardware holding the hopper panels together.
Step 15. Check all of the lower outside corners of the
hopper assembly where it meets the frame. Check
RIGHT HAND
MOUNTING
BRACKET
LEFT HAND
MOUNTING
BRACKET
METERING
GATE
PLASTIC
WASHER
PLASTIC
WASHER
3/4"
NYLOCK
NUT
3/4"
NYLOCK
NUT
3/4" x 1-1/4" LONG
HEX HEAD
SCREWS
3/8" x 3/4" LONG
HEX HEAD
SCREWS
3/8" LOCK WASHERS
AND 3/8" HEX NUTS
3/8" LOCK WASHERS
AND 3/8" HEX NUTS
FIGURE 5
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FRONT OF
TOP DRESSER
SPINNER
SHIELD
1/4"-20 X 5/8" WHIZ-LOCK
SCREWS
1/4" WHIZ-LOCK
NUTS
FIGURE 6
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
STANDARD STRAIGHT TONGUE AND HITCH
ASSEMBLY (See Figure 7)
Step 17. Insert the tongue and hitch assembly into the
front of the 1530 frame. Attach the tongue to the
frame with two 1/2” x 4-1/2” hex head screws, 1/2”
lock washers and 1/2” hex nuts.
Step 18. Route the Control Box Wiring Harness along
the top of the tongue. Secure to the top of the tongue
with two black plastic tie wraps. Provide enough
slack in the cable next to the hitch to avoid binding
or pinching the cable during sharp turns.
Step 19. Check for proper operation of the jack stand.
The jack stand should swivel and lock securely into
position. The hitch pin should be inserted into the
hitch.
PLASTIC TIE WRAPS
FOR MAIN WIRING
HARNESS
1/2" X 4-1/2" LONG HEX HEAD
SCREW WITH 1/2" LOCK WASHERS
AND 1/2" HEX NUTS
CONTROL
BOX
WIRING
HARNESS
STANDARD STRAIGHT TONGUE
AND HITCH ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 7
HITCH
PIN
JACKSTAND
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
Step 22. Route the Control Box Wiring Harness along
the top of the tongue. Secure to the top of the tongue
with two black plastic tie wraps. Provide enough
slack in the cable next to the hitch to avoid binding
or pinching the cable during sharp turns.
Step 23. Check for proper operation of the jack stand.
The jack stand should swivel and lock securely into
position.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL 5TH WHEEL HITCH
ASSEMBLY (See Figure 8)
Step 20. Remove and discard the rubber grommet in
the hitch assembly.
Step 21. Insert the tongue and hitch assembly into the
front of the 1530 frame. Attach the tongue to the
frame with two 1/2” x 4-1/2” hex head screws, 1/2”
lock washers and 1/2” hex nuts.
1/2" X 4-1/2" LONG HEX HEAD
SCREW WITH 1/2" LOCK WASHERS
AND 1/2" HEX NUTS
FIGURE 8
OPTIONAL 5TH
WHEEL HITCH
ASSEMBLY
JACKSTAND
REMOVE AND
DISCARD RUBBER
GROMMET
PLASTIC TIE WRAPS FOR
CONTROL BOX CABLE HARNESS
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY AND BATTERY
CABLES (See Figure 9)
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Read and Understand the Safety Warnings
Supplied By the Battery Manufacturer and Printed
on the Battery.
WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES. Batteries Contain Acid
Which Can Cause Severe Burns to Eyes and Skin.
Batteries Emit Explosive Gases, Avoid Sparks and
Open Flames.
Step 24. Check the hand held control box. Ensure that
the switch is in the OFF (O) position.
Step 25. Remove the cover from the battery box. Place
the battery in the box. The negative (-) terminal on
the battery should be to the rear of the machine.
Step 26. Attach the red battery cable to the positive (+)
lug on the battery. Use 1/4”-20 screw and nut.
Step 27. Attach the black battery cable to the negative
(-) lug on the battery. Use 1/4”-20 screw and nut.
Step 28. Replace the cover to the battery box. The
cables should all exit the box in a group.
Step 29. DO NOT START THE ENGINE
CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND THE
HYDRAULIC TANK FLUID LEVEL!
WARNING
NEGATIVE (-)
BATTERY
TERMINAL
-
+
FIGURE 9
POSITIVE (+)
BATTERY
TERMINAL
BLACK RED
12 VOLT
GROUP U1A
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
DO NOT
START THE ENGINE
Check Engine Oil Level
and Check Hydraulic
Tank Fluid Level.
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SETUP AND ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING WIDESPIN 1530 TO TOW VEHICLE
(See Figure 10)
The tow vehicle must be properly equipped to power
and tow the WIDESPIN 1530 top dresser. The tow
vehicle must have the following:
● Adequate horsepower to tow the WIDESPIN
1530.
● Adequate Brakes to control and stop a loaded
WIDESPIN 1530.
● Adequate hitch to accept the 1530 tongue weight
and a 16 mm (5/8”) pin or a 2” (50.8 mm) ball for
the optional fifth wheel hitch.
● Adequate suspension to accept the 1530 tongue
weight.
Step 30. Attach the 1530 to the tow vehicle, secure with
the hitch pin and attach the safety chains. The 1530
should sit level when it is hitched to the tow vehicle.
ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY CHAINS
TO THE TRACTOR.
Step 31. Reset the jack stand to the raised position.
Swing wheel end towards the top dresser. Check the
position of the head of the jack stand to ensure that it
does not interfere with the hitch, safety chains, wiring
harness, or any part of the tow vehicle (especially
during sharp turns).
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Read and Understand the Entire
Operator’s Manual Before Operating This
Machine.
HITCH
PIN
JACKSTAND SAFETY
CHAINS
CHECK
HYDRAULIC
TANK FLUID LEVEL
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL
FIGURE 10
AS85804-09
DO NOT
START THE ENGINE
Check Engine Oil Level
and Check Hydraulic
Tank Fluid Level.
WARNING

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DESCRIPTION
WIDESPIN 1530 BROADCAST TOP DRESSER
The Turfco WIDESPIN 1530 Broadcast Top Dresser is
a towed-type self-powered broadcast top dresser. The
1530 is designed to distribute a uniform application of
properly prepared top dressing material to the turf. Top
dressing is the introduction of new soils to existing turf.
A conveyor belt carries the top dressing from the hopper,
through an adjustable metering gate, into rotating
spinner wheels. Top dressing material is spread at an
adjustable width of 4.5 to 9 meters (15’ to 30’ feet) at
an maximum operating ground speed up to 12.8 Km/h
(8 mph).
INTENDED USE AND FUNCTION
The WIDESPIN 1530 is intended to be used for the
application of properly prepared organic top dressing
material. The 1530 is NOT intended to be used for any
purpose other than the application of properly prepared
organic top dressing material. Properly prepared top
dressing is organic material with a controlled moisture
content that has been screened to remove debris, rocks,
and excessive sized top dressing material.
Operation is intended to be at properly prepared worksites
only. Towing of the 1530 is intended to be done only by
tow vehicles having adequate weight, hitch, brakes, and
horsepower to safely control the top dresser.
The 1530 is not intended to be operated unless it is
properly attached to a tow vehicle. The 1530 is intended
to be used only when the operator is present at the
drivers position on the tow vehicle. The 1530 spinner
assembly is intended to be operated only when the top
Description
SPINNER
ASSEMBLY
SPINNER ASSEMBLY
TILT CONTROL
AND LOCKING HANDLE
METERING GATE AND
METERING GATE
ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
SAFETY
CHAINS
TONGUE
AND HITCH
ASSEMBLY
CONVEYOR BELT
SPEED CONTROL
JACKSTAND
SPINNER
SPEED
CONTROL
RIGHT AND LEFT
HAND SPINNER
WHEELS AND
ADJUSTABLE VANES
LIGHTSREAD AND HEAVYSPREAD
METERING GATE STOP PULL PIN
HEAVYSPREAD
DIVERTER AND
LOCKING KNOB
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DESCRIPTION
dresser is moving. The 1530 is NOT designed for or
intended to accept riders.
● Do Not Use With Rocks, Unscreened, or
Non–Organic Top Dressing Material.
● Do Not Allow Anyone To Stand Behind the 1530
When the Spinners Are Operating.
● Do Not Allow Riders On or In the 1530.
● Do Not Operate On Slopes Over 15º Degrees.
● Do Not Tow or Operate At Ground Speeds
Higher Than 12.8 Km/h (8 mph).
DESCRIPTION OF THE WIDESPIN 1530
LIGHTSPREAD AND HEAVYSPREAD SETTINGS
The WIDESPIN 1530 has two settings to control top
dressing material volume rates and the spread patterns.
The LIGHTSPREAD setting is used for frequent top
dressing applications and provides the widest broadcast
pattern with a “light” volume of top dressing material. The
HEAVYSPREAD setting is used for narrower broadcast
pattern with a “heavy” volume of top dressing material.
Changing between Lightspread and Heavyspread
requires repositioning the spread diverter, changing
spinner speed control setting, changing the metering
gate setting, and repositioning the spinner wheel vane
angles.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE WIDESPIN
1530 BROADCAST TOP DRESSERS MAJOR
COMPONENTS (See Figure 11 and 12)
See Figure 11 and 12 for the location of the major
components of the top dresser. Do not modify the 1530
or its spinner assembly in any manner. Do not operate
the 1530 with damaged or inoperable components.
Manual Tube: The manual tube is located on the front
panel of the hopper. The tube is used to store the
operators manual.
Tongue and Hitch Assembly: The tongue and hitch
assembly is equipped with a 15 mm (5/8”) hitch pin,
swing up jackstand, and safety chains. The optional 5th
wheel hitch is equipped swing up jackstand and a 2” ball
coupler.
HAND HELD SPINNER
AND CONVEYOR BELT
ON/OFF SWITCH
MANUAL TUBE
HYDRAULIC
FLUID
RESERVOIR
HOPPER CONVEYOR
BELT
BATTERY
BOX
ENGINE AND
ENGINE
CONTROLS
CONVEYOR
BELT DRIVE
MOTOR
CONVEYOR
BELT
TENSION
ADJUSTERS
HYDRAULIC
FLUID FILTER
FLOW METER
OPTIONAL
5TH WHEEL
HITCH
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DESCRIPTION
Battery Box: The battery box is located on the right
front corner of the 1530 frame. The box holds a 12 volt
DC group U1A battery (customer supplied).
Hopper: The hopper holds 0.6 cubic meters (21 cubic
feet) of top dressing material. The maximum allowable
weight of the top dressing material is 907 Kg (2000
Pounds).
Conveyor Belt: The rough surfaced belt carries the top
dressing material from the hopper, through the metering
gate, and on to the spinner wheels. Power to the belt is
provided by the hydraulic conveyor belt drive motor. The
speed of the conveyor belt is adjustable.
Conveyor Belt Tension Adjusters: Tension of the
conveyor belt is adjustable and can be changed to
correct tracking or slipping problems. Refer to the
Service section in this manual for more information
about conveyor belt tension.
Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: The hydraulic reservoir
holds 34 liter (9 gallons) of ISO 68 (Mobil DTE-26® or
equivalent) hydraulic fluid. The fluid level can be checked
by using the dipstick that is attached to the inside of the
filler cap. Always keep the fluid level at full. Drain plugs
are located under the tank on the bottom surface.
Hydraulic Fluid Filter Flow Meter: The meter is located
behind the frame on the right hand side of the machine.
It can be viewed through a hole that is located above the
tire. This displays the amount of back pressure in the
filter. During operation (with fully warmed up hydraulic
system) the needle will read in the “Green” zone on the
meter. If the filter requires service, the needle will be in
the “Red” zone.
Spinner Assembly: The spinner assembly broadcasts
the flow of top dressing material being discharged from
the conveyor belt. The spinner assembly is equipped
with a spread diverter to control the spread pattern during
Heavyspread operations and is also equipped with a tilt
control to further enhance or vary the spreading pattern.
The spinner assembly can also be removed to allow the
1530 to be used as a material handler for top dressing.
Left and Right Hand Spinner Wheels: The
hydraulically powered spinner wheels are rotating
wheels equipped with vanes. The rotating motion of
the wheels broadcasts the top dressing material. The
mounting angle of the vanes on the wheels is adjustable
and provides adjustment/correction to spread patterns.
Vane adjustment is required when changing between
Lightspread and Heavyspread.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE WIDESPIN
1530 OPERATOR POSITION
Operator Position: The proper location for the operator
of the 1530 Top Dresser is seated in the tow vehicles
seat. Always stop the tow vehicles engine and lock the
brakes before leaving the operator’s seat. Do not stand
behind or allow anyone to stand behind the 1530 top
dresser when the spinner attachment is operating.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Move To the Operator’s Position At The Tow Vehicle
Before Engaging the Spinner Assembly.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE WIDESPIN
1530 ENGINE AND OPERATOR CONTROLS
Engine Controls: The engine controls are all located
on the engine. The engine is equipped with a throttle,
choke, keyed ON/OFF starter switch and a fuel shutoff
switch. All engine controls are accessible with the engine
hood down.
Hand Held Spinner and Conveyor Belt ON/OFF
Switch: The hand held ON/OFF switch controls the
ON/OFF operation of the conveyor belt and the spinner
assembly. The switch has 3 positions:
A. Spinners OFF, Conveyor Belt OFF.
B. Spinners ON, Conveyor Belt OFF
C. Spinners ON, Conveyor Belt ON
Always be at the operator’s position
before engaging the ON/OFF switch.
When not in use, the control box hangs
on the front of the hopper. DO NOT put
the hand held switch in the hopper.
Severe damage to the switch, switch
cable, conveyor belt, and spinner wheels will result if the
control box becomes tangled in the conveyor belt and
spinner assembly. When not in use, the switch should
be in the OFF (O) position.
WARNING
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DESCRIPTION
Spinner Speed Hydraulic Flow Control: The hydraulic
speed control varies the
speed of the spinner wheels
by regulating the amount
of hydraulic flow sent to the
hydraulic motors. Increasing
or decreasing the speed of
the spinners does not change
the volume of material being
spread, it only effects the width of the spreading pattern.
The control has settings from 0 to 4 (settings above 4
are locked out). Heavyspread control setting should be
at 3 or less, Lightspread should be at 4.
Spinner Assembly Tilt Control Handle and Locking
Handle: The tilt of the spinner assembly can be changed
by moving the tilt control handle. Total movement is
approximately 15° degrees. The tilt angle can be changed
up or down to vary or correct the width of spread without
changing the speed of the spinner wheels. The tilt angle
of the assembly can be also be changed to correct for
the difference in hitch heights of different tow vehicles.
The locking handle will keep the spinner assembly
locked into position. During Heavyspread operations,
the spinner assembly should be adjusted to be level with
the ground.
Heavyspread Diverter and Diverter Locking Knob:
The Heavyspread Diverter changes the spread pattern
during Heavyspread operation. The diverter should be in
the lowered position and securely locked with the diverter
locking knob. During light application, the diverter should
be locked in the raised position.
Conveyor Belt Speed Control: The speed control
regulates the amount of
hydraulic flow to the conveyor
belt motor and regulates the
speed of the conveyor belt.
The speed of conveyor belt
controls the amount of top
dressing material that is moved and discharged thru
the metering gate. Changing the conveyor belt speed
control does not affect the operating speed of the spinner
assembly spinner wheels.
The normal conveyor belt speed control setting during
Heavyspread operation is 3 full turns (counterclockwise)
of the knob from a fully closed (clockwise) position. For
Lightspread operation, set at 3 or more turns.
Metering Gate and Metering Gate Adjusting Handle:
The Metering gate regulates
the amount of top dressing
material released from the
hopper. The metering gate is
manually controlled by moving
the metering gate handle.
The marks on the decal are
for reference only, they do
not represent any measured amounts of top dressing
material. The metering gate opening size is controlled
in two calibrations, Lightspread and Heavyspread. The
metering gate stop pull pin on the side of the metering
gate mount must be pulled out to allow the metering
gate to be moved into the larger opening size for
Heavyspread. If the amount of material being deposited
on the spinner assembly needs to be corrected, adjust
the metering gate opening.
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OPERATION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Read and Understand the Entire
Operator’s Manual Before Operating The
WIDESPIN 1530 and the Tow Vehicle.
Read and Follow all Safety Decals and Warnings.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always operate the 1530 Top Dresser Safely.
Wear the Appropriate Personal Safety Equipment.
Do Not Allow Riders In or On The Top Dresser
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always Stop the Engine Before Making Any
Lightspread/Heavyspread Adjustments or Service.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Keep Hands, Feet, and Clothing Away From
Rotating Spinner Wheels
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
DO NOT Allow Anyone To
Stand Behind the 1530
Spinner Assembly When It Is
Operating.
TOW VEHICLE AND TOW VEHICLE HITCH
REQUIREMENTS
Before attaching the top dresser to the tow vehicle,
assure that the tow vehicle is properly equipped to tow
and control the weight of a fully loaded 1530 top dresser.
The tow vehicle must have enough towing capacity to
tow 1,437 Kg (3,169 pounds) Tow vehicle must also
have adequate and functional brakes.
Before attaching the top dresser to the tow vehicle,
assure that the tow vehicle has an appropriate hitch.
The 1530 is equipped with a hitch that requires the
use of a 16 mm” (5/8”) pin. Units equipped with the
optional 5th wheel hitch require a 2” ball. The 1530 and
its spinner assembly must set level when hitched to the
tow vehicle. When properly loaded, the 1530 can have a
tongue weight of 126 Kg (277 pounds). Heavy duty hitch
components are strongly recommended.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
The Tow Vehicle Must Be Equipped With An
Adequate Hitch, Rated for Proper Towing
Capacity, and Have Adequate Functional Brakes
To Carry and Control a Loaded Weight of 1,437
Kg. (3,169 Pounds) With a Tongue Weight of
126 Kg. (277 Pounds).
Before attaching the top dresser to the tow vehicle,
inspect the hitch on the top dresser and on the tow
vehicle. Inspect for damage, wear, and missing
parts. Do not tow the top dresser with a damaged
or defective hitch. Refer any needed repairs to
the proper service personnel before installation.
ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY CHAINS
TO THE TOW VEHICLE
WIDESPIN 1530 MAXIMUM ANGLES OF
OPERATION
Do not tow or operate the 1530 on side slopes over 15°
degrees. Do not tow or operate the 1530 up or down
slopes over 15° degrees. Do not tow with an over filled
or overloaded hopper. Tipping or rolling over of the
machine can occur.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
and To Avoid Damage to the WIDESPIN 1530 Top
Dresser and the Tow Vehicle,
Do Not Operate on Slopes Over 15° Degrees.
WIDESPIN 1530 OPERATOR POSITION
The proper location for the 1530 operator is seated at the
tow vehicle drivers seat. Always stop the tow vehicles
engine, set the tow vehicle brakes, and disengage the
power to the conveyor belt and the spinner assembly
before leaving the tow vehicle’s seat. Do not stand
behind the 1530 when it is operating.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Always Operate the WIDESPIN 1530 From the
Operators Position at the Tow Vehicle’s Seat.
Always Stop the Tow Vehicles Engine, Set the
Brakes, and Disengage Power to the WIDESPIN
1530 Spinners and Conveyor Belt the Before
Leaving the Tow Vehicle’s Seat.
Operation
WARNING
WHILE
SPINNERS ARE
OPERATING
DANGER
STAY CLEAR
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING