OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02102
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
125 LB. PUSH
BROADCAST SPREADER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48313 (REV. 5/02)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety precautions are suggested. This
broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and tested
to offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided
it is operated in strict accordance with these instructions.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Always
observe the rules of safe operation.
1. Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast
spreader without proper instructions.
2. Do not permit children to operate the broadcast
spreader.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
Your broadcast spreader carton contains parts as shown on pages 2 and 3. Identify all parts and lay out as
shown.
3. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and
when applying lawn or garden chemicals.
4. Read the chemical label instructions and cautions
for handling and applying the chemicals purchased
for spreading.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
6. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
1. Handle Tube (long)
2. Braces
3. Flow Control Mount Bracket
4. Flow Control Arm
5. Handle Tube (short)
1
6
6. Flow Control Rod
7. Leg Stand Tube
8. Wheels (R.H. & L.H.)
9. Hopper Assembly
10. Hardware Package (not shown)
3
2
8
7
4
5
9
2
FULL SIZE
A B
I
C
F
NOT FULL SIZE
D
G
J
E
H
K
L
P
HARDWARE PACKAGE
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
D 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
E 10 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.
F 6 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE
G 4 Nylon Washer
H 4 Flat Washer, 1-5/8" x 25/32"
I 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
M
Q
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
J 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long
K 1 Flow Control Link
L 1 Spacer Tube, Short
M 1 Spacer Tube, Long
N 1 Grip
O 1 Vinyl Cap
P 1 Nut, Plastic Wing 1/4"
Q 2 Handle Grip
R 1 Flow Control Gage
N
R
O
3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CROSSOVER
TUBE
3/8" HEX
BOLT
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
3/8" FLAT
WASHER
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
5. Place the short spacer tube and a 3/4" washer onto
the end of the axle that has the large drilled hole
(left hand side). See Figure 2.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
(3) 9/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
1. Place the spreader upside down.
2. Assemble the long spacer tube and a 3/4" washer
onto the end of the axle that has the small drilled
hole (right hand side). See Figure 1.
3. Place the idler wheel (no notch in hub) onto the axle.
The air valve should face to the outside. See FigĀure 1.
4. Assemble one or two more 3/4" washers onto the
axle and then assemble the 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin.
See Figure 1.
SHAFT
SUPPORT
SMALL
HOLE
PLATE
6. Place the drive wheel onto the axle. The notched
hub and the air valve should face to the outside.
See Figure 2.
7. Fasten the wheel to the axle using a 1/4" x 1-3/4"
hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See Figure 2.
SHORT
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
3/4" WASHER
FIGURE 2
SPACER
TUBE
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
DRIVE
WHEEL
FIGURE 1
IDLER
WHEEL
3/4" WASHERS
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN
8. Remove the middle 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and
hex lock nut from the crossover tube. See figure 3.
LONG
SPACER
TUBE
FIGURE 3
4