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Transcript of Questions?. Before We Calibrate, We Need To Make a Calibration Kit See pages 32-33.
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Rotary Spreader Calibration
Before We Calibrate, We Need To Make a Calibration Kit
See pages 32-33
Step 1. Collection boxes or pans
Step 2. Make baffles using cardstock
Step 2. Make baffles using cardstock
Step 3. Get some clear tubes
Step 4. Get a tube rack
Three Components of Rotary Spreader Calibration
1. Check the distribution pattern2. Determine the effective spread width3. Calculate the application rate
Component One:Step 1. Place collection boxes or pans side-by-side.
Component One:Step 1. Place them close together if you are calibrating small granules.
Leave room for the tires to pass over the center box.
Some fertilizer bags tell you the granule size.
Component One:Step 1. Place them 1 foot apart if you are calibrating small granules.
Leave room for the tires to pass over the center box.
Component One:Step 2. Choose a starting rate.
Component One:Step 2. Choose a starting rate.
Component One:Step 2. Choose a starting rate.
