1. Republic Ez Broadcast Spreader Manual Pdf
2. Republic Broadcast Spreader Manual

Main Types of Spreaders

Spreaders run from small, hand-held tools to heavy-duty, lawn-tractor models. But they come down to two main types: broadcast, also known as rotary, and drop spreaders. Home walk-behind spreaders usually have two wheels — and bigger wheels improve maneuverability. Both broadcast and drop spreaders have bucket-like hoppers with adjustable holes that control the volume of seed that goes through. However, the two types differ in how they distribute seed and what lawn types suit them best.

Republic Ez Broadcast Spreader Manual Pdf

Item 2 Republic EZ Handspreader Manual Seed Spreader Fertilizer Lawn Propeller USA 1 - Republic EZ Handspreader Manual Seed Spreader Fertilizer Lawn Propeller USA. FIMCO 5301845 Electric Dry Material Broadcast Spreader - ATV-DMS-12V. 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 12 product ratings (12) $413.85 New- Used. Republic EZ Broadcast 75450: 4½. If your spreader is not listed above, determine if you have a rotary or drop spreader; then, looking at the dial on your spreader, check the span of numbers on the dial. Referring to the list above, find a rotary or drop spreader (depending upon which one you have) with the closest number span to the one on. Broadcast spreaders scatter or “broadcast' seed in a fanlike manner over a wide area, with the help of a rotating piece beneath the hopper holes. The size of the fan depends on hole size and your speed. Distribution thins as it gets farther from the spreader, so passes back and forth across the lawn must overlap to uniform seed across the.

Broadcast Spreaders

Broadcast spreaders scatter or “broadcast' seed in a fanlike manner over a wide area, with the help of a rotating piece beneath the hopper holes. The size of the fan depends on hole size and your speed. Distribution thins as it gets farther from the spreader, so passes back and forth across the lawn must overlap to uniform seed across the full arc. A general rule is that the “effective width' of the spread is roughly equal to 75 percent of the total reach.² If your spreader's arc measures 12 feet across to its outermost points, the effective coverage is 9 feet wide. Passes across the lawn should be 9 feet apart.³ For best coverage, set the spreader at 50 percent, and then spread your seed two ways in a crosshatch pattern.
Points to consider with broadcast spreaders include:

• They suit large lawns and cover wide areas efficiently.
• They require more skill to get uniform coverage.
• They lack precision in tight spots and around obstacles.
• They're more affected by wind, especially with lightweight products.
• They can scatter seed or products out of bounds. (Some state laws require cleanup of fertilizer from sidewalks or other hardscapes.¹)
• They cover more ground in less time.

Republic Broadcast Spreader Manual