Agri-Fab 45-0187 User Manual
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-0187
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CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
BROADCAST SPREADER 160
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN USA
303 WEST RAYMOND SULLIVAN, ILLINOIS 61951
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how
to operate the equipment.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
1. Read the owners manual and know how to operate your tractor, before using the spreader attachment.
2. Never operate tractor and spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow anyone
to ride or sit on spreader attachment frame.
3. Never allow children to operate the tractor or spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without
proper instructions.
4. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed
as conditions permit.
5. When towing broadcast spreader do not drive too close to a creek or ditch and be alert for holes and other
hazards which could cause you to loose control of the broadcast spreader and tractor.
6. Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning
safe operation on slopes. Stay off steep slopes.
7. Read instructions and caution notes for handling/spreading of materials purchased for spreading.
8. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.
Your broadcast spreader carton contains parts as
shown in figure 1. The hardware package contains
parts shown in figure 2 on page 3. Identify all parts
and layout as shown in figures 1 and 2.
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
1. Hitch Tube
2. Braces
3. Flow Control Mount Bracket
4. Flow Control Gauge
5. Flow Control Arm
CARTON CONTENTS
6. Flow Control Rod
7. Hitch Bracket
8. Wheels (R.H. and L.H.)
9. Hopper Assembly
10. Hopper Cover
11. Hardware Packeage (not shown)
FIGURE 1
A
B
C
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FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACK
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 6 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long
B 8 Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread
C 1 Hand Knob
D 1 Nylon Washer
E 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Long
F 3 Flat Washer 1/4" Standard
G 2 Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Long
H 2 Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
H
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J
K
P
O
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
I 2 Hex Lock Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
J 2 Spacers
K 4 Flat Washers 1-5/8" O.D.
L 1 Grip
M 2 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long
N 1 Flow Control Link
O 1 Extension Spring
P 1 Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/2" Long
I
A
3/8" LOCK NUT
B
1/4" LOCK NUT
3/8" x 1-1/4"
D
1/4"x 1-3/4"
NYLON WASHER
FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
G
1/4"x 5/8"
1/4" WASHER
M
H
3/8" LOCK WASHER
F
25/32" WASHER
K
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) Open or Boxed End Wrench
(2) 9/16" Open or Boxed End Wrench
1. Remove the spreader, loose parts and hardware
package from the carton. See figures 1 and 2.
2. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure
3, so that it rests on the hopper.
3. Remove the 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock
nut from the center of the crossover tube and shaft
support plate. See figure 3.
3/8" LOCK
NUT
3/8" FLAT
WASHER
CROSSOVER
TUBE
3/8" HEX BOLT,
FLAT WASHER
AND HEX NUT
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
CROSSOVER
TUBE
HOPPER
FRAME
HTICH
TUBE
3/8" x 2"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 4
5. Assemble two hitch braces to the inside of the
hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x
1-3/4" and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 5.
DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
6. Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch braces
with the nearest hole in the hitch tube, secure with
1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 1/4" hex lock nut. See
figure 5.
7. Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following same
sequence as assembled in steps 4, 5 and 6. DO
NOT COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING.
8. Assemble one spacer, and one 1-5/8" dia. flat
washer to each side of axle. See figure 5.
FIGURE 3
4. Place the hitch tube up against the crossover
tube, align the holes in the hitch tube, crossover
tube and shaft support plate, assemble with 3/8"
hex bolt, 3/8" flat washer and 3/8" hex lock nut,
removed in step 3. See figures 3 and 4. MAKE
ONLY FINGER TIGHT AT THIS TIME.
NOTE
WHEN SPREADER IS UP SIDE DOWN,
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4, HITCH TUBE
IS UNDERNEATH CROSSOVER TUBE
1/4" LOCK
FIGURE 5
AXLE
NUT
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT
WASHER
SPACER
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