Why Does a Spreader Need Calibration?
First, it is important to calibrate new spreaders. The hard knocks a spreader gets during shipping can change calibration. Also, many spreaders are shipped unassembled. The way the spreader is bolted together can affect calibration, so it is necessary to calibrate after assembly. Even if you buy your spreader already assembled, don’t assume it is calibrated it properly. Finally, spreaders can be knocked out of calibration by normal use (and abuse) and may need to be recalibrated.Can All Spreaders Be Calibrated? Not all spreaders can be calibrated. In the past, only the highest quality lawn spreaders provided for recalibration by the user. Now, many models of both drop and rotary spreaders can be calibrated. If your spreader allows recalibration, you should take advantage of that feature. How Do You Calibrate a Spreader? To find out if your spreader can be calibrated and how to do it, consult your spreader operator’s manual. The most common method of calibrating rotary spreaders consist
