Food Plot Spreader - Setup & Use

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Getting Started

Congratulations! Now that you have your Food Plot Spreader, continue reading to learn how to get it up and running!

INSTALL GATE

1. Using a 9/16” socket wrench and a wrench, attach the Gate to the outside bottom of the Hopper using the 3/8” x 1.5” bolt, two washers and nut. The bolt head, a washer and the Gate go on the outside-bottom of the hopper. A nut and a washer go on the inside of the hopper. Tighten such that some pressure is required to move side to side.

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MOUNT HOPPER TO FRAME

1. Place the frame such that the holes in the Frame align with that of the Hopper and the Gate is centered over the motor spin plate. Using a 7/16” socket and a wrench, attach the Hopper to the Frame using four 1/4” x 1.5” bolts, eight washers and four nuts. The bolt head and a washer go on the inside of the hopper. The nut and a washer go on the outside, against the frame.

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INSTALL FEEDGATE ARM

1. With the Hopper upside down slide the Lever through the hole in the back plate of the Frame Assembly and insert the end into the hole on the Gate such that the Lever is pointing downward. Place a cotter pin through the hole in the Lever. Using pliers, bend the legs of the cotter pin apart to secure the Arm to the Gate.

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MOUNT ON ATV RACK

1. Slide the two square channel Mounting Tubes onto the frame assembly such that they angle out - away from the Spreader. Insert the C clips into the holes on the Mounting Tabs. Pull the Lever all the way out (fully closed).

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2. Hold the fully assembled Food Plot Spreader over the rear rack of the ATV such that there is approximately a 1” gap between the Lever and the rear of ATV rack. Use the provided four U bolts, top plates, and nuts to clamp the locations in which the Mounting Tube cross/intersect the bars on the ATV rack. Once the U bolts are connected, the C clips may be removed for a quick disconnect of the Food Plot Spreader.

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CONNECT POWER CABLE

1. BE SURE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
2. Plug the provided Power Cable into the wire connector on the motor.
3. Attach the positive alligator clip to the positive battery terminal and the negative alligator clip to the negative battery terminal on the ATV.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. ADJUST DISPENSING AMOUNT The adjustment stop on the Lever allows you to set the opening on the bottom of the hopper to the amount of material you wish to dispense. Set the adjustment stop on the Lever to the desired opening.
2. ADD MATERIAL Add desired material such as feed, fertilizer, seed, etc. to the hopper. Cover the hopper with the plastic cover to prevent spillage.
3. SPREAD MATERIAL You are now ready to use the Food Plot Spreader. Turn the motor switch to the “On” position. If the motor will not spin, check the battery connections. While driving forward, push Lever to open Gate. Pull Lever to close Gate.
4. CLEAN AND STORE SPREADER Completely wash and dry the Food Plot Spreader. A light coat of oil on metal parts and motor will help prevent rusting. Store Spreader in a dry location.

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