Detailed Loading Instructions
Instructions on how to load your TurfMaker ® Hydro-Sprigger
How to Load a TurfMaker ® the First Time
- Look inside the tank to make sure that nothing is in the tank that shouldn’t be.
- Start the engine and set the engine throttle to about ½ speed.
- Engage the agitator clutch.
- Start the flow of water into the tank.
- When the water level reaches the augur shaft, pour in the tackifier.
- Load about ½ the total mulch to be used with this tank load.
- Turn off the water when the tank becomes about ¾ full.
- Load all seed and fertilizer.
- Load the remainder of the mulch.
- Resume filling the tank with water until the tank is full.
- Set the engine to full throttle for approximately ½ minute. Then set the engine throttle to about ½ speed to begin hose application operations.
The tank load of material is fully mixed and ready to apply.
Note: If an external water source is used, be sure to disconnect the water line from the machine before moving the machine.
How to Load a TurfMaker ® Quickly
- Look inside the tank to make sure that nothing is in the tank that shouldn’t be.
- Start the engine and set the engine throttle to about ½ speed.
- Engage the agitator clutch.
- Start the flow of water into the tank.
- When water level reaches the augur shaft tank pour in the tackifier.
- Load about ½ the total mulch to be used with this tank load.
- Load all seed and fertilizer.
- Load the remainder of the mulch.
Note: Be sure all the materials are in the tank before the tank becomes more than ¾ full. (Do not hesitate to turn off the water if the water is flowing into the tank too fast and the tank is becoming full before all the materials are loaded.) - Set the engine to full throttle for approximately ½ minute. Then set the engine throttle to about ½ speed to begin hose application operations.
The tank load of material is fully mixed and ready to apply.
Note: If an external water source is used, be sure to disconnect the water line from the machine before moving the machine.