Scotts 73730 AccuGreen 3000 Deluxe Drop Spreader
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List Price: $69.99 Our Price: $58.99 You Save: $11.00 (15.7%)
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Large capacity hopperHolds more than 10,000 square feetHeavy duty frame22-inch spread patternFully assembled
Product Description
Scotts, Accugreen, Drop Spreader 3000, Hopper Holds 10,000 SQFT Of Product & Is 22" Wide, 12" Wheels, Precision Micrometer, Shut Off Bar Design, Locking Release Lever, Heavy Duty Frame, Increased Handle Length, Foam Grip, Tubular Rest Stand, Orange Color Accents, Fully Calibrated.
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The Scotts Accugreen Drop Spreader
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ASSEMBLY: I bought this Scotts spreader many years ago at Home Depot. Normally I would not buy from a big box store. But since this is just a simple little item, I really didn't care. The biggest plus for me was that this was already assembled for me and ready to go! However, if it is not already assembled, the site claims assembles easily in three minutes without tools.
HOPPER CAPACITY: The Accugreen spreader is 21" long and has a capacity of 10,000 square feet. This spreader has a agitator inside with bumps on it, which are used to grab the fertilizer and drop it to the ground.
OPERATING: All I have to do after filling up the hopper with fertilizer, is adjust the flow control setting. The setting I use will be determined by the amount of fertilizer I am using as per my yard size. If you are unsure of the proper setting to use, do not worry about it. Every bag of fertilizer has instructions on the back stating this information.
Using fertilizer, I found that this spreader did a excellent job, it spread the Weed & Feed very evenly. While operating, I like to walk slowly so as to give the spreader a chance to drop enough fertilizer onto my lawn. If you walk really fast, expect it to miss spots. As the hopper gets low, I have to shake the hopper to get the rest of the fertilizer to fall downward. I thought it worked awesome and do not have any regrets!
Using Insect Killer, If you read my "lawn roller" review, you may recall me telling you that the best weapon against the moles is a insect killer. Kill the insects, and the moles leave! You can also buy insect killer for lawn spreaders, it is also a dry based product but with one difference. I find that the insect killer is made up of larger granules then that of the more powder based Weed & Feed.
While operating the Accugreen spreader, I noticed that it did not have a single problem laying down the insect killer. It worked just as expected, grabbed the granules, and spread it down on my lawn evenly. I could not have asked for anything better. The product worked great, got rid of the insects, and in turn, got rid of the moles from hell! lol
CONCLUSION: I think that this is one of the best spreaders for the money, and its not really that expensive! It spreads fertilizer very evenly, I had no problems with it. I am very happy with the product and will buy again! If you have a small yard and don't mind pushing a spreader around, I highly recommend this one. If you have a yard larger then 1/4 acre, I suggest buying a tow behind model for a tractor.
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Includes calibration instructions for AccuGreen 3000
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Just bought it today. I was worried about proper calibration at first, but once I found the instructions online (none provided by local place from where I bought it) I found that it was properly calibrated already. This spreader seemed to drop about the total amount that I expected. Overall, I was pleased with it.
Calibration instructions can be found at:
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Those instructions are:
Adjust the micrometer setting to 6. Flip spreader over. Use your foot to squeeze the trigger against the handle. The front edge of the shutoff bar should be aligned with the calibration line engraved on the bottom of the hopper. To adjust alignment, use a small wrench to turn the black calibration screw at the lower end of the control wire leading from the micrometer insert.
And a different document says:
The spreader settings are guidelines only. The spreader should be calibrated prior to application to ensure accuracy. The spreader settings are based on a walking speed of 5 km/hour (3.1 miles/hour). Walking faster or slower than 5 km/hour will alter the spread width and application rate. Exact rates are dependent upon the spreader itself and the accuracy of the person operating it.
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Phenomenal Customer Service
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Just like N Morgan above, my trigger handle broke. I contacted Scotts via their website inquiring about replacing it, got an email asking about the style of my calibration barrel (apparently there are two), and a week later FedEx dropped an entire new handle on my porch. Incredible. Replacing it and re-calibrating with their instructions took about three minutes. Wasn't too happy when the handle failed, but everyone is always trying to find ways to keep costs down, and at the end of the day it's not so much about where you failed, but how you repond to it. Very impressed.
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I have owned the Scotts 3000 spreader for 5+ years. Unfortunately, the plastic opener handle broke last week. I contacted Scotts customer service asked if it was possible to purchase a replacement part. To my surprise, the representative said Scotts would send out a new handle assembly at no charge! Fed Ex brought it today. WOW! Scotts has earned my respect and customer loyalty.
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This spreader does not work well with regular granular fertilizer. The bottom opening is plastic and jams frequently. It did not last two seasons (small yard) before the plastic opener handle broke. It's in the dumpster now.
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