Adjustable handle for broadcast spreader

An adjustable handle for a broadcast spreader, comprising:

• a base portion configured to be operably connected to a gate of the broadcast spreader, such that, when the base portion is operably connected to the gate, movement of the base portion causes a corresponding movement of the gate;
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• multiple links configured to be selectively connected to the base portion, wherein a particular link of the multiple links can be selectively connected to a distal end of the base portion at different locations along a length of the particular link to affect a height of the adjustable handle;
• wherein each link of the multiple links defines an elongated slot and at least two openings, and wherein the elongated slot and the at least two openings of each link are each configured to receive one or more fasteners for connecting the link to the distal end of the base portion or another link of the multiple links.

A broadcast spreader, comprising:

• a hopper adapted to store granular material and including a discharge port through a surface thereof;
• a fan configured to rotate about an axis to distribute the granular material passing from the hopper through the discharge port;
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• a gate movably mounted to the hopper, such that the gate can transition between at least a first position and a second position relative to the discharge port;
• a linking rod with a proximal end connected to the gate;
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• an adjustable handle, the adjustable handle including
• a base portion connected to a distal end of the linking rod, such that movement of the base portion causes corresponding movement of the gate, and
• one or more links configured to be selectively connected to the base portion, wherein a particular link of the one or more links can be selectively connected to a distal end of the base portion at different locations along a length of the particular link to affect a height of the adjustable handle,
• wherein each link of the one or more links defines an elongated slot configured to receive one or more fasteners, and
• wherein a distal end of the base portion defines at least two openings configured to receive the one or more fasteners.