I have a Scotts Basic Rotary Spreader and I purchased Green Thumb weed and feed fertilizer. The fertilizer does not have the setting I have on my spreader, but does say 3.2# Rate. It is a 16 lb. bag that should cover 5000 square ft. So, what setting do I use?

Here are the steps:

1. Set Micrometer. Turn micrometer until "8" is centered in window.
2. Position Spreader. Stand the spreader on its handle with the Scotts logo facing away from you. ...
3. Check for Proper Calibration. ...
4. Adjust Calibration Screw.

May 21, 2022

How To Calibrate Scotts EdgeGuard Spreader

Depends on the fertilizer you are going to use. There should be a table on the fertilizer bag showing the spreader and setting. If your spreader is not shown, select a spreader like yours for a setting. Watch how much coverage you get and adjust from there.

Usually it is posted on the bag of whatever you are applying

Hey, please give Scotts a call at 877-465-5160, and we can see if we have a spreader setting for you.
Hilary @Scotts

You can safely use the recommened settings for the SpeedyGreen in your Scotts Basic Spreader.
Hilary @Scotts

Does the product you are using list any Scotts AccuGreen spreader settings? If so, you can safely use the spreader settings listed for the Scotts AccuGreen. If your product does not list any spreader settings, please give Scotts a call at 866-465-5160.

Hilary @Scotts

Below is a list of spreader settings. You may want to call Scotts at 800-543-8873 and verify the product you are using is able to be used in a hand held spreader.

• For fine grass seed (blue, rye, fescue) use setting 1
• For coarser seed (tall fescue) use setting 2
• For light fertilizer (Scotts fertilizers at a regular rate) use setting 3
• For heavy fertilizer (Scotts fertilizers at a heavy setting) use setting 4
• For pelletized fertilizer and ice melt products use setting 5

Hilary @Scotts

The recommended settings for your type of spreader should be listed on the package of the bag of weed and feed you have. There should be a rate chart on the bag. If not, put the setting on your unit on the middle setting, that way, you are not using too little and not using too much.

try this:
After doing a search I found this:
From Lesco website

For 18-24-12 %50 PPSCU

Product Application Rate:
*LBS PER 1000 SQFT 4
Coverage:
* 12000
Craftsman 3
Craftsman Drop 7
Cyclone 4.25
Earthway 14.25
Lely 4.5
LESCO HD-1 7
LESCO R-94 7.5
LESCO Rotary (80# & 100#) 15
Ortho 3
Precision 6
Red devil 6
Republic 3
Scott's Accu Green 7.25
Scott's Easy Green 26.25
Scott's R7- X F.5
Scott's R8-A J.5
Scott's Speedy Green 1000 6
Scott's Speedy Green 2000 7
Scott's Speedy Green 3000 6
Spyker 4.5
True Temper 1500 \ 5000 5.5
Vicon 28
_________________________
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CYCLONE ROTARY
2.0
EARTHWAY ROTARY
6.0
EV-N-SPREAD
6.0
K-GRO ROTARY
.75
ORTHO ROTARY
.75
PRECISION ROTARY SB50
1.50
RED DEVIL ROTARY
1.50
REPUBLIC EZ ROATRY
.75
SCOTTS SPEEDYGREEN 1000,2000,3000
2.12
SCOTTS BASIC BROADCAST
2.12
SCOTTS EDGEGUARD BROADCAST
2.12
SEARS ROTARY
.75
TRUE TEMPER ROTARY
1.5
VIGORO ROTARY
1.50
SCOTTS STANDARD ROTARY
2.12
CRAFTSMAN
6.0
SCOTT’S EASY GREEN
25
SCOTT’S HANDYGREEN
3
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Drop Spreaders:

K-GRO DROP
2.25
ORTHO DROP
2.25
REPUBLIC EZ DROP
2.25
SCOTTS ACCUGREEN 1000
3.0
SCOTTS ACCUGREEN 2000
3.0
SCOTTS ACCUGREEN 3000
3.0
SCOTTS DROP PF1, PF2, PF3, PF4
3.0
SEARS DROP 2.25