Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader

• LARGE-CAPACITY HOPPER: Holds up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Scotts Turf Builder product per fill, so you spend a lot less time walking back to refill
• HEAVY-DUTY, STABLE FRAME: Built to stay steady under you, pass after pass, for a controlled, even application across your whole yard from start to finish
• PRECISION, EDGE TO EDGE: A 22-inch spread pattern delivers accurate, consistent coverage, and it comes fully assembled and ready-to-use

Meet the Scotts Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader, built to do one job well: get product down accurately, every pass. Its heavy-duty frame keeps things steady while you walk, and the 22-inch spread pattern lays down consistent, edge-to-edge coverage. The hopper holds up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Scotts Turf Builder product, so you can cover a good stretch of lawn before refilling. Setup is simple: raise the handle, hand-tighten the wing nuts, and you’re ready to go. While our spreaders come pre-calibrated from the factory, it’s a good idea to check your calibration before its first use so you know you're putting down the right amount.

Type of Applicator: Drop spreader

Spreader Capacity: Holds up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Scotts lawn product

SKU #: 76565A

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Where to Use: The Scotts Classic Drop Spreader is perfect for medium to large lawns with lots of landscaping where precise product application is needed.

When to Use: The Classic Drop Spreader is great for year-round use. Use it to apply lawn fertilizer, grass seed, and granular control products for weeds, bugs, or disease. It can also be used to apply ice melt and screened rock salt to driveways and sidewalks.

1. ASSEMBLE: Raise the handle and hand-tighten the wing nuts—no tools needed.
2. FILL: Load the hopper with your Scotts product.
3. SET: Turn the rate control to the setting listed on the back of your product bag under “Scotts Drop Spreaders.”
4. GO: Start walking, then squeeze and hold the trigger to apply. Overlap each pass slightly, and line up the arrows on the hopper with your wheel track from the previous row.

CHECK YOUR CALIBRATION BEFORE YOUR FIRST PASS

1. Turn the micrometer until “8” is centered in the window.
2. Stand the spreader on its handle, logo facing away from you; press gently with your foot on the control lever and check the shutoff bar's position.
3. With your foot on the control lever, the raised pointer on the shutoff bar (bottom of the hopper) should line up with the calibration line.
4. If the shutoff bar covers the line, turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise; if it's below the line, turn it clockwise.

Apply a header strip—a border pass—around the perimeter of your yard first. It gives you a clean edge to spread into on your main passes.

• Make sure you're wearing closed-toe shoes when using your spreader.
• We recommend wearing gloves when handling lawn care products.
• Keep the spreader and all lawn care products out of reach of children and pets.