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A top dresser (10) includes a spinner assembly (40) removably connected by clips (44) to a cross beam (20) of the frame (12) mounting a hopper (30). The first and second sides (36) of the hopper (30) slope downwardly and inwardly to a conveyor (140) formed by sheeting (70) in the form of an endless

A top dresser (10) includes a spinner assembly (40) removably connected by clips (44) to a cross beam (20) of the frame (12) mounting a hopper (30). The first and second sides (36) of the hopper (30) slope downwardly and inwardly to a conveyor (140) formed by sheeting (70) in the form of an endless belt having a relatively smooth outer surface. The valve (84) for the hydraulic motor (164) of the conveyor (140) is in series downstream of the valve (78) for the hydraulic motors (56) for the spinners (54) of the spinner assembly (40). Thus, it is not possible to mistakenly run the conveyor (140) without the spinners (54) operating. Therefore, the top dresser (10) is able to spread extremely minimal amounts of material evenly and without clumping or bunching.

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A top dresser (10) includes a spinner assembly (40) removably connected by clips (44) to a cross beam (20) of the frame (12) mounting a hopper (30). The first and second sides (36) of the hopper (30) slope downwardly and inwardly to a conveyor (140) formed by sheeting (70) in the form of an endless

A top dresser (10) includes a spinner assembly (40) removably connected by clips (44) to a cross beam (20) of the frame (12) mounting a hopper (30). The first and second sides (36) of the hopper (30) slope downwardly and inwardly to a conveyor (140) formed by sheeting (70) in the form of an endless belt having a relatively smooth outer surface. The valve (84) for the hydraulic motor (164) of the conveyor (140) is in series downstream of the valve (78) for the hydraulic motors (56) for the spinners (54) of the spinner assembly (40). Thus, it is not possible to mistakenly run the conveyor (140) without the spinners (54) operating. Therefore, the top dresser (10) is able to spread extremely minimal amounts of material evenly and without clumping or bunching. tegral therewith and extending outward of the bridge and into the opening, the nipple adapted to center the cooling device in the opening. 13. The spring clip as set forth in claim 1 and further comprising: a first end portion positioned below the aperture of the hinge and inclined at an angle with respect to the hinge plane, the first end portion adapted to ease engagement between the hinge and the connector; and a second end portion positioned below the aperture of the latch and inclined at an angle with respect to the latch plane, the second end portion adapted to ease engagement between the latch and the connector. 14. The spring clip as set forth in claim 1 and further comprising a method of connecting the cooling device with the spring clip, comprising: positioning a base of the cooling device so that a pair of flats on the base are aligned with an internal side of the ribs; inserting the base through the opening so that a contact surface of the base is positioned below the base plane; rotating the base until the flats are substantially parallel to the rocking axis and the vertex of the rocking axis is in contact with the contact surface; and inserting the locking rib into the notches so that the locking rib is in contact with one of the flats thereby registering and locking the base in the spring clip. 15. The method as set forth in claim 14 and further comprising a method for connecting the spring clip with the connector, comprising: urging the hinge into engagement with a tab on the connector until the tab is