[Bo-Line]

I have a Buyers S05 spreader with the variable control. As I am new to this can anyone give me a general "starting" setting to do a average size parking lot? There's usually about 1/4 inch of ice or packed snow when I'm done plowing. Oh and I just using generic rock salt in it. Thanks,
Jerry

 

[DJ Contracting]

I have a Buyers S05 spreader with the variable control. As I am new to this can anyone give me a general "starting" setting to do a average size parking lot? There's usually about 1/4 inch of ice or packed snow when I'm done plowing. Oh and I just using generic rock salt in it. Thanks,
Jerry

First of all why is there 1/4 inch of snow and or ice after plowing that makes a big difference when applying salt, second once you apply the salt you'll have to come back and plow out the slush that it will leave, and finally i just use my salt spreader full speed once you get to know how far it spreads then you;ll know haw far you have to over lap you passes.

 

[fernalddude]

Just one speed high. if your leaving a 1/4 inch of frozen stuff on the ground sounds like your cutting edge needs replaced.

 

[Snowpower]

You'll set it on 9 and forget it pretty much.

I only turn it lower for a few seconds on one place going through an entry way with curbs and grass on both sides.

 

[NW Snow Removal]

wow. Seems like you are wasting alot of salt. When salting after plowing, Our drivers set there V-box spreaders between 40-50 on auger and 60-80 on spinner depending on pass width desired and speed they can drive. desired speed 5 mph..

 

[streetfrog]

If you are leaving a 1/4 " then are you using the plow shoes? or putting the blade all the way down? If using shoes TAKE them OFF

 

[Pennings Garden]

I put it on 9 and just haul azz!! seriously, I just adjust my drive speed, but I only have areas that are wide enough to do that...