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possible. Multiplied systems of gearing and levers are 

 not desirable on any machine. The best results are ob- 

 tained from few working parts, provided they will do the 

 work. 



277. Sizes. The capacity of manure spreaders is given 

 in bushels, yet there appears to be very little connection 

 between the bushel and capacity of manure spreaders. 

 By measuring, it has been found that certain spreaders' 

 capacity would be more nearly correct if given in cubic 

 feet instead of bushels. 



278. Drilling attachment. To apply manure to grow- 

 ing crops planted in rows and to economize the manure, 

 a drilling attachment is provided. It consists in a hood 

 for the beater, with funnels below, from which the 

 manure is discharged beside or on each row. The at- 

 tachment may also be used to distribute lime and other 

 fertilizers. 



279. Other uses. The manure spreader may be used 

 to distribute straw and other material for mulching. 

 With the beater removed, the manure spreader may be 

 used as a dump wagon for hauling and dumping stone, 

 gravel, etc. It is especially useful in hauling potatoes 

 and root crops where they are to be dumped into a chute 

 leading to the root cellar. The apron in this case is 

 moved back by hand power by means of a crank pro- 

 vided for the purpose. 



