Agri-Fab 45-02102-101 User Manual

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OWNERS

MANUAL

Model No.

45-02102-101

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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. 48324 (3/03)

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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. Hopper Assembly

2. Wheel, Drive

3. Wheel, Idler

4. Spreader Shield

5. Braces (2)

6. Flow Control Rod

7. Vinyl Hopper Cover

8. Hopper Screen

9. Handle Tube (short)

10. Flow Control Arm

11. Handle Tube (long)

12. Leg Stand Tube

13. Flow Control Mount Bracket Hardware Package (not shown)

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FULL SIZE

A B

NOT FULL SIZE

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 8 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long D 3 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long E 16 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. F 20 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE G 8 Nylon Washer H 4 Flat Washer, 1-5/8" x 25/32"

I 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"

J 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long

S T

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

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 Adjustable Stop

S 4 Swivel Bracket

T 2 Angle Stop Bracket U 2 Plastic Knob

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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 Figure 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

LONG SPACER TUBE

FIGURE 3

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FLOW CONTROL

LINK

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

SMALLEST

HOLE

NYLON

WASHER

IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble long handle tube on

HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

1/4" x 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS

1/4" LOCK NUT

VINYL CAP

LEG STAND TUBE

same side of crossover tube as shaft support plate. Assemble on opposite side.

9. Place the long handle tube onto the crossover tube

on the opposite side from the shaft support plate. Fasten with 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut removed in the previous step. See figures 3 and 4. Do not tighten at this time.

10. Assemble two handle braces to the inside of the hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and two 1/4" lock nuts. See figure

4. Do not tighten at this time.

11. Assemble the other end of the two handle braces to the long handle tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 1/4" lock nut. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 4.

12. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts in the same sequence as assembled in steps 9 through 11. See figure 4.

13. Assemble the leg stand tube to the long handle tube using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts. Secure tightly with two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 5.

14. Place a vinyl cap onto the end of the leg stand tube. See figure 5.

HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

1/4" LOCK NUT

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT 1/4" x 1-3/4"

3/8" HEX LOCKNUT

HITCH BRACE

CROSSOVER TUBE

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

HEX BOLT 1/4" x 1-3/4"

3/8" HEX BOLT

FIGURE 5

15. Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole) to the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, a nylon washer and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in figure 6. Tighten carefully. The flow control link should not be loose but should pivot with no more than slight resistance.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 6

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16. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control

1/4" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

HANDLE TUBE (SHORT)

HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

HANDLE GRIP

FLOW CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET

5/16"

FLAT

WASHERS

mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two nylon washers and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in figure 7. Tighten carefully. The flow control arm should be snug, but should pivot with no more than a slight resistance.

17. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 7.

VYNIL GRIP

FLOW CONTROL

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

MOUNTING

BRACKET

19. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in slide gate bracket located near bottom of hopper. See figure 9.

SLIDE GATE

HOPPER

BRACKET

FLOW CONTROL ROD

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

(2) NYLON WASHERS

FIGURE 7

18. Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the end of the flow control rod. Insert the end of the rod through the slot in the flow control mounting bracket and through the hole in the flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4" cotter pin. See figure 8.

3/32"

COTTER

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

FIGURE 9

20. Assemble both the flow control mounting bracket and the short handle tube to the long handle tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 10.

21. Place a handle grip on each handle. See figure

10.

FIGURE 8

SLOT

FIGURE 10

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

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22. Place the adjustable stop into the "ON" end of the slot in the top of the flow control mounting bracket. Secure with the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer, a 5/16" flat washer and the nylon wing nut. See figure 11.

NYLON

WING NUT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

NYLON WASHER

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

23. Position the flow control mounting bracket (Refer to figure 12).

a. Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF"

position.

b. Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube

until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.

c. Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold

flow control mounting bracket in place.

d. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control

arm against stop. Verify that closure plate has opened about half way.

e. If closure plate does not open half way, it may

be closed too far at "OFF". Adjust position of flow control mounting bracket until closure plate will open about half way at "5" and still close when arm is locked in "OFF". Tighten 1/4" lock nuts.

FIGURE 11

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

FIGURE 12

OFF

AJDUSTABLE

STOP

SETTING "5"

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24. Attach an angle stop bracket and a swivel bracket to the rear hole in the R.H. shield bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two 5/16" washers, a nylon washer and a 1/4" hex lock nut. Place the angle stop bracket on the inside and the swivel bracket on the outside. Tighten the locknut so that the swivel bracket can pivot freely. See figure 13. Repeat step on L.H. shield bracket.

25. Attach a swivel bracket to the front hole in the R.H. shield bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two 5/16" washers, a nylon washer and a 1/4" hex lock nut. Tighten the locknut so that the swivel bracket can pivot freely. See figure 13. Repeat step on L.H. shield bracket.

26. Assemble the spreader shield to the front swivel brackets using two 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolts, 5/16" washers and the two 1/4" plastic knobs. See figure

14.

27. Assemble the spreader shield to the rear swivel brackets using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. Tighten the locknuts so that the swivel bracket can still pivot freely. See figure 14.

5/16" WASHER

PLASTIC KNOB

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

FIGURE 13

5/16" WASHER

ANGLE STOP BRACKET

NYLON WASHER

SWIVEL BRACKET

1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

NYLON WASHER

SHIELD BRACKET



1/4" LOCK NUT

1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

FIGURE 14

28. Place the hopper screen down into the hopper to help break up clumpy material and to prevent large clumps from reaching the bottom of the hopper and clogging the opening. See figure 15.

HOPPER SCREEN

FIGURE 15

SHI

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refer to figure 12 on page 7.)

1. Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

2. Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to the desired flow rate setting and retighten the wing nut. The higher the setting number, the wider the opening in the bottom of the hopper.

3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for the on position and toward the hopper for the off position.

SETTING THE SPREADER SHIELD

4. For a normal spread pattern used in open areas, loosen the plastic knob on each side of the shield, raise the shield and retighten the knobs.

7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the spreader.

8. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.

9. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in figure 16. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page.

10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, flowers or shrubs. Lower the spreader shield to limit the dispersal pattern. Reduce the flow control setting according to the application chart on page 10.

11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover.

5. For a restricted spread pattern when applying material next to sensitive plants or in a confined area, loosen the plastic knob on each side of the shield, lower the shield and retighten the knobs.

USING YOUR SPREADER

We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.

1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required.

2. Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.

3. Set the adjustable stop with the flow control arm still in the off position. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the appropriate flow rate setting.

4. Fill the hopper with up to 125 pounds of material, breaking up any lumps. The hopper screen helps prevent any large lumps from clogging the opening in the bottom of the hopper.

5. The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a walking speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23 seconds. A variation in speed will require an adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage. The faster you walk, the wider the broadcast width.

6. Always start the spreader in motion before opening the closure plate.

SHIELD UP

8’ to 10’

OVERLAP

SHIELD DOWN

3’ to 4’

OVERLAP

FIGURE 16

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IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart

are affected by humidity and by the moisture content of the material (granular and pellet). Some minor setting adjustments may be necessary to compensate for this condition.

APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD UP)

TYPE FLOW SETTING SPREAD MATERIAL 3 MPH WIDTH

(100 FT. IN 23 SEC.) IN FEET

FERTILIZER Powder 3 - 5 3 - 4 Granular 3 - 5 8 - 10 Pelleted 3 - 5 10 - 12 Organic 6 - 8 6 - 8 GRASS SEED Fine 3 - 4 6 - 7 Coarse 4 - 5 8 - 9 ICE MELTER 6 - 8 10 - 12

MAINTENANCE

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

1. Before each use make a thorough visual check of the spreader for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.

CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS

2. Check for worn or damaged parts before each use. Repair or replace parts if necessary.

CHECK TIRE INFLATION

3. Check if tires are adequately inflated before each use. Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pressure.

CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond the maximum recommended pressure printed on side of tire.

APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD DOWN)

TYPE FLOW SETTING SPREAD MATERIAL 3 MPH WIDTH

(100 FT. IN 17 SEC.) IN FEET

FERTILIZER Powder 1 - 3 3 - 4 Granular 1 - 3 3 - 4 Pelleted 1 - 3 3 - 4 Organic 3 - 4 3 - 4 GRASS SEED Fine 1 - 3 3 - 4 Coarse 2 - 3 3 - 4 ICE MELTER 2 - 4 3 - 4

OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)

CLEANING

4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.

LUBRICATE (See figure 17.)

5. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the sprocket and gear.

6. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as needed.

7. Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a year or more often as needed.

OIL

FIGURE 17

GREASE

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STORAGE

1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocket positions in relation to the slotted gear determine which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sure to reassemble them in their original positions. (Refer to figure 2 on page 4.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 20 on pages 12 and 13) as needed for minimum backlash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.

2. If the agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can be replaced. Loosen the 3/8" hex nut on top of the sprocket shaft until agitator wire is free. Remove old agitator wire from hole in agitator sleeve and replace with new agitator wire. Position agitator wire so that sprocket shaft turns freely, then tighten 3/8" hex nut on top of sprocket shaft. See figure 18.

AGITATOR WIRE

FIGURE 18

SPROCKET SHAFT

3/8" LOCKNUT

AGITATOR SLEEVE

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02102-101

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02102-101

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 44466 1 Hopper 2 43882 4 Rivet, Stainless 3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure 4 44462 1 Tube, Frame 5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket 7 1509-69 12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Lg.* 8 24857 1 Flow Control Link

9 43013 22 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd. * 10 43808 1 Tube, Crossover 11 43012 9 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. Gr. 5 12 44566 1 Spring, Torsion 13 44463 1 Tube, Handle (Long) 14 44457 1 Wheel (Drive) 15 44456 1 Wheel (Idler) 16 44464 1 Tube, Handle (Short) 17 23752 1 Shaft, Axle 18 43851 2 Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg. 19 43871 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft 20 1540-32 5 Washer, Flat 1.25 x .78 x .01 21

1540-162 22 47615 2 Bearing, Flange 23 44494 1 Tube, Long Spacer 1.33" Lg. 24 44450 1 Tube, Short Spacer 1.00" Lg. 25 47437 1 Shaft, Sprocket 26 04367 1 Spreader Plate 27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg. 28 44465 1 Tube, Leg Stand 29

C-9M5732 30 23766 1 Sleeve, Agitator 31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator 32 43088 13 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. 33 44468 1 Sprocket - 6 Tooth 34 44514 1 Rod, Flow Control 35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch 36 23762 1 Support, Shaft

1 Washer, 2.0 x .81 x 10ga

2 Pop Rivet (Not Shown)

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

37 44482 2 Grip, Handle 38 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg. 39 1543-069 14 Washer, Nylon 40

R19111116 41 24858 1 Stop, Adjustable 42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount 43 62474 1 Gear Assembly 44 24856 1 Flow Control Arm 45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.* 46 23533 1 Plate, Closure 47 44950 3 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. 48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm 49 44481 1 Cap, Vinyl 50 41576 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8"-16 x 1-3/4" Lg. 51 43054 1 Bolt, Hex 3/8"-16 x 2" Lg. 52 47141 1 Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20 53 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin 3/8" I.D. 54 43015 1 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Thd.* 55 43003 1 Lock Washer 3/8" 56 43082 3 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd. 57 43070 5 Washer, 3/8" Std. 58 43648 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2" Lg. 59 43084 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" Lg. 60 43086 2 Washer, Lock 5/16" 61 43064 2 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16" 62 43009 4 Washer, 1-5/8" x 25/32" 63 43093 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" 64 43962 1 Vinyl Hopper Cover 65 47441 1 Hopper Screen 66 24125 2 Shield Bracket 67 23999 2 Angle Stop Bracket 68 46119 1 Spreader Shield 69 23998 4 Shield Swivel Bracket 70 46120 2 Plastic Knob

48324 1 Owner's Manual

20 Washer, 5/16 SAE

*Purchase common hardware locally.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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