Fimco Atv-dms-12v Atv Dry Material Spreader Owner's Manual

FIMCO ATV-DMS-12V ATV Dry Material Spreader

Operating Safely

Read this owner’s manual before you assemble or operate the Dry Material Spreader.
Use eye, hand and breathing protection appropriate to the materials that you are spreading. Read the manufacturers or suppliers labels for proper protective equipment.
Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and notes for spreading and handling materials used for spreading.
Do not allow anyone to ride on or sit with you while operating the spreader.
Do not modify Dry Material Spreader or safety devices and guards.

Assembly Instructions

• Make sure the contents of the spreader’s carton match the items shown on page 2 of the manual.
• Follow assembly instructions page 2 to complete the Dry Material Spreader

Technical Specifications

• Hopper Capacity: 2.2 Cu. Ft.
• Spread Width: 5’ to 45’.
• 12 Volt Motor w/Variable Speed Control (VSC)
• Stainless Steel 6-Blade Radial Fan
• Holds Up To 145 lbs. Potash or 99 lbs. Urea

Approved for:
♦ Fertilizer    ♦ Seed     ♦ Bait
♦ Pellets        ♦ Ice Melting Pellets
♦ Granular Insecticides, Fungicides & Herbicides

Not Recommended for Rock Salt or Sand

General Information

Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your dry material spreader.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Retain a copy of your receipt for your unit, as it will be required to validate any warranty service Products are warranted against manufacturer or workmanship defects for one year from date of purchase for home owner usage and 90 days for commercial usage.
For technical assistance, visit our website @
www.fimcoindustries.com or call: TOLL FREE @ 1-800-831-0027
Our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you.
To obtain prompt, efficient service, always remember to give the
following information…

● Correct Part Description and/or part number
● Model #/Serial # of your spreader

Part descriptions and numbers can be obtained from the illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual.

Contents of your spreader’s carton

(ATV-DMS-12V – 5301845):

Parts Bag #5275992

Ref.# Part# Description Qty 1 5034220 Round U-Bolt, 5/16″-18 x 1 5/16″ x 1 3/4″ 4 2 5006307 5/16″-18 Hex Whiz (Flanged) Locknut 8 3 5034660 H.H.C.S. Flanged 3/8″-16nc x 3/4″ 4 4 5006259 3/8-16nc Hex Flanged Whiz Nut Gr. 5 4 5 5016066 Garden Hose Washer 1

Assembly Instructions

• Insert gate On/Off handle into lower handle bracket on spreader frame and apply pressure upward to compress the spring.

Place the friction washer (garden hose washer) over the pin on the slide gate and make sure that the pin is in the slot on the handle bracket.

Operate the gate On/Off handle to check that the slide gate moves and stays in the full open and closed positions.

If the slide gate moves freely or seems to stick, slightly bend slide gate arm up to tighten or down to loosen the action.

Installation

1. Determine which mounting holes on the mounting bracket weldment need to be used that will fit best on the vehicle rack. Use the widest mount holes possible on the spreader’s frame.
2. Attach the spreader’s mounting brackets to the vehicle’s rear rack using the hardware provided.
3. Use 12V motor controller (battery cable) clip to connect directly to the battery. Connect to the red clip (wire) to the positive (+) terminal first, then connect the black clip (wire) to the negative (-) terminal.

Route 12V motor controller battery cable and 12V motor controller (motor cable) securely and carefully to prevent damage from moving parts and exhaust heat.

Turn the Motor Controller switch to the OFF position before connecting to motor cable.

Set the Motor Controller to the number “5” and switch the fan motor on. The fan should run at ½ speed. Rotate to number “10” for full fan speed and then rotate to number “1” for slowest fan speed.

This should be done without material in the hopper and the slide gate closed.

When disconnecting, make sure Motor Controller switch is OFF, disconnect the motor cable from the motor. Then disconnect the negative (black) connection and finally the positive (red) connection

Operation

Replace or repair loose or missing components.
Operate controls and switches to make sure they respond correctly.
Conditions of weather and terrain must be considered when setting spreader. Do not spread on windy days, with light weight materials, such as grass seed. Protective clothing must be worn in some cases.

1. Determine vehicle speed:
   If vehicle does not have a speedometer, determining speed can be accomplished by marking off 100, 200 or 300 feet.
   The speed chart indicates the number of seconds it takes to travel the distances.
   Using a watch or stop watch for time, travel into and out of the marked distance for a more accurate application speed.
   See the recommended speeds/settings later in this manual.
   SPEED (MPH) = Distance (Ft.) x 60/Time (seconds) x 88
   

   Speed Chart
   	Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of
   Speed in M.P.H. (Miles Per Hour)	100 Ft.	200 Ft.	300 Ft.
   1.0	68 sec.
   2.0	34	68	102
   3.0	23	45	68
   4.0	17	34	51
   5.0	14	27	41
   6.0	11	23	34
   7.0	9.7	19	29
   8.0	8.5	17	26
   9.0	7.6	15	23
   10.0	6.8	14	20

2. Set Electronic Speed Control:
   Adjust speed control to set the spread width. The highest fan speed will spread the widest pattern.
   After adjusting the speed control to the desired width for the material you are using. Leave the dial on this setting and use the power switch to turn the fan on and off.
3. Set Opening Gauge Control:
   Refer to the settings chart for the proper settings.
   Loosen wing nut and move gate slide gauge to the desired setting. Tighten wing nut.
4. Adjust Pattern Adjust Ring Position to Center Spread Pattern:
   If the spread pattern is off-center, adjust by rotating the pattern adjusting ring. This adjustment is only require if the material density has dramatically changed.
   Pattern adjust ring has been set at the factory for UREA.
   CAUTION: Making adjustments with spinner running is unsafe.
   Never adjust pattern ring with spinner powered. Make sure motor controller switch is OFF and disconnect the motor cable from the motor before doing any pattern adjusting.
   ♦ Loosen worm gear clamp only enough to allow pattern adjust ring to be removed with slight force.
   ♦ Adjust pattern ring to re-center spread pattern:
   If pattern is too heavy to the driver’s right, rotate the pattern adjust ring clockwise (as viewed from the top) until the pattern is even. If pattern is too heavy to the driver’s left, rotate the pattern adjust ring counter-clockwise (as viewed from the top) until the pattern is even.
   Retighten the worm gear clamp to a snug fit. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
   NOTE: To return the pattern adjust ring to the factory setting, simply align the pattern adjust ring to the center of the mounting plate, as pictured below (**).
   
   Do not fill and transport over long distances. This will result in material packing and caking. Remove and clean all material at the end of your spreading day

Cleaning/Storing

1. Remove and clean all material from the hopper.
2. Rinse inside and outside of hopper and dry before storing.
3. Motor and Motor Controller are NOT water resistant. Do Not submerge into water or use high pressure sprayers to clean.
4. The spreader should be stored in a dry area.

Exploded View ATV-DMS-12V (5301845)

Check Parts List Down Below for Part Numbers

Inside Hopper:
Spindle (Item 26) comes up through the base plate weldment. Washer (Item 28) is held down to base plate by Grommet (Item 29), to keep material from falling out around spindle.

Parts List: ATV-DMS-12V (5301845)

An agitation clip (pin), not included, is not necessary with this unit. If you find you need one with some materials, you can use a hairpin cotter pin through the hole in the spindle.

Troubleshooting Guide

Settings & Charts

Do Not Use any kind of agitation clip with Ice Melt products when using speed dial setting at less than 4

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If your rate is different than what shows on the charts, you will need to adjust the gate setting accordingly.
It would be suggested to mark off 1000 sq. ft. and spread, checking your spread pattern and rate before spreading your field.

If the material you’re spreading is not in one of these charts, match it to the closest material in the charts and check your spread pattern and rate. If needed, you will adjust from those settings.
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This is information off the sticker on the hopper.

Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW FIMCO, IND. EQUIPMENT

WHO MAY USE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. This limited warranty (the “Limited Warranty”) is provided by Fimco, Ind. to the original purchaser (“you”) of the Equipment (as defined below) from Fimco, Ind. or one of Fimco, Ind.’s authorized dealers. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any subsequent owner or other transferee of the Equipment. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG. Fimco, Ind. warrants that any new Equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (homeowner), 90 days (commercial user), after delivery of the Equipment to you (the “Warranty Period”). The Warranty Period is not extended if Fimco, Ind. repairs or replaces the Equipment.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. This Limited Warranty does not apply to: (1) used Equipment; (2) any Equipment that has been altered, changed, repaired or treated since its delivery to you, other than by Fimco, Ind. or its authorized dealers; (3) damage or depreciation due to normal wear and tear; (4) defects or damage due to failure to follow Fimco, Ind.’s operator’s manual, specifications or other written instructions, or improper storage, operation, maintenance, application or installation of parts; (5) defects or damage due to misuse, accident or neglect, “acts of God” or other events beyond Fimco, Ind.’s reasonable control; (6) accessories, attachments, tools or parts that were not manufactured by Fimco, Ind., whether or not sold or operated with the Equipment; or (7) rubber parts, such as tires, hoses and grommets.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. To obtain warranty service under this Limited Warranty, you must (1) provide written notice to Fimco, Ind. of the defect during the Warranty Period and within thirty (30) days after the defect becomes apparent or the repair becomes necessary, at the following address: Fimco, Ind., 1000 Fimco Lane, North Sioux City, SD 57049; and (2) make the Equipment available to Fimco, Ind. or an authorized dealer within a reasonable period of time. For more information about this Limited Warranty, please call: 800-831-0027.

WHAT REMEDIES ARE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. If the conditions set forth above are fulfilled and the Equipment or any part thereof is found to be defective, Fimco, Ind. shall, at its own cost, and at its option, either repair or replace the defective Equipment or part. Fimco, Ind. will pay for shipping and handling fees to return the repaired or replacement Equipment or part to you.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES. THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, AND FIMCO, IND.’S SOLE LIABILITY, FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE FOR BREACH THEREOF SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL FIMCO, IND.’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, NOR SHALL FIMCO, IND. BE LIABLE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOSSES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.

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