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If you are using the Vigoro Ultra Turf Lawn Fertilizer(29-0-4) with the Scotts Standard Broadcast Spreader then the setting would be 5.
The spreader setting for Scotts Southern Turf Builder when using the EZ Broadcast spreader by Republic is 3.5. If you are using the EZ Drop Spreader by Republic the spreader setting is 6.5.
You would want to use a spreader setting of 3.5. Go over the entire lawn 1 time.
set on 3.25
I spread 10,000 sq-ft of ACE Green Turf over about 12,000 sq-ft of lawn using my Republic rotary broadcast spreader. I used a setting of 4 for the front yard (which was too much) and 2.5 in the back yard (which was too little). So, I'm thinking the right setting was about 3. Not very scientific, hope this helps...
Overseeding -- 7 1/2 New Lawn/ Bare spot -- 18 but it would be best to go over the lawn twice at setting 7 1/2 in perpendicular directions.
The Scotts spreader has a dial on there they call a micrometer. The settings on the dial are tested specifically with their products and their spreader. I'm not sure how they compare as I've never seen the Sears spreader. The Scotts Company's consumer services division keeps a list of many spreader types and can often help with setting the spreader before applying their product. You may want to contact them. Look them up at www.scotts.com.
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To adjust calibration, do the following:A) Adjust the micrometer setting to 11.B) Squeeze the trigger against the handle.C) The calibration line engraved on the top of the shutoff plate should be flush with the back edge of the hopper opening.D) To adjust alignment, use a small wrench or pliers to turn the black calibration screw at the lower end of the control wire leading from the micrometer rate setting barrel.http://www.scotts.com/smg/goART2/InfoHowTo/spreader-settings-for-grass-seed-and-lawn-food/19500090/7200009
A) Adjust the micrometer setting to 2.B) Squeeze the trigger against the handle.C) The calibration line engraved on the top of the shutoff plate should be flush with the back edge of the hopper opening.D) To adjustalignment, use a small wrench or pliers to turn the black calibration screw at the lower end of the control wire leading from the micrometer rate setting barrel.http://www.scotts.com/smg/goART2/InfoHowTo/spreader-settings-for-grass-seed-and-lawn-food/19500090/7200009(MORE)
you should fertilize your lawn in the spring, summer and fall though some like to give it a end of winter feedingand hope for a light snow thereafter. Get your self a good spreader about $100 it will be well worth it in ease of operation your should notice a dramatic difference in your lawn by time the next cycle begins.