Alternatively, using cardboard, sheet metal, plastic, or PVC pipe a catch pan can be made to cover the entire length of the hopper to collect material during calibration.
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Regardless of the material (fertilizer, seed, pesticides), spreader calibration procedures will be the same for any granular type material providing the material is free flowing. However, these recommended settings are "suggested" spreader settings and are a good starting point but should be validated by calibration Most professional grade fertilizers and pesticides come with directions for calibration and recommended spreader settings. The accurate application of lawn materials requires proper calibration of lawn spreaders of which there are two basic types: