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Keep Your Topdressers in Top Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toro helps you handle your topdressing needs quickly and precisely with the ProPass™ 200<\/a> Broadcast Topdresser and the MH-400<\/a> Material Handler. The equipment is designed for efficient operation and long-term performance, and this article will cover best practices that help ensure you continue to get a high level of performance from your equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toro Topdresser Lineup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Use Your Decals
<\/strong>For maximum efficiency, you want to be sure the belt is operating at 100% and that the gate has the ideal opening for your application. Performance can be affected by the material being used and by its moisture content. For instance, you might need to reduce the gate opening slightly from the initial settings when handling dry sand, and you may need to increase it slightly for wet sand.
Moisture content can vary day to day, so it\u2019s essential to follow the color-coded guidelines on your machine. The color codes on Toro topdressers are designed to help set up each portion of the machine for the most efficient operation. You want all of the operations to be set to the same color based on your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maximize efficiency by ensuring all operations are set to the same color.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Make Spinner Adjustments
<\/strong>The spinner positions control the spread of material, so you want to be sure they\u2019re correct so that you can get the desired topdressing effect. A fast spinner speed will widen the arc for broadcasting the material, and a slower speed will reduce the arc. Once the initial settings are made, you can make any minor adjustments needed to account for the moisture content of your materials, width of spread and more. Once again, you can use your color-coded decals to make the adjustments.
To avoid dropping too much material in the center of the spread pattern, slide the base \u201cIN\u201d toward the hopper. If too much material is being cast to the outer edge of the spread pattern, move the slide \u201cOUT\u201d or away from the hopper.
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Fine-tune the spread pattern by adjustment the slide IN or OUT after you\u2019ve made the initial settings for your material.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Replace Worn Decals<\/strong>
On some equipment, decals provide helpful information. On topdressers, they provide essential information that can help you maximize efficiency and get the results you desire. Over time, debris and weather can cause decals to fade or become too worn to read. Because they\u2019re such an important part of the operation of topdressers and material handlers, Toro makes replacement decals readily available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replacement Decals for the ProPass 200 Broadcast Topdresser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n