Agri-Fab 45-02113 User Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL

Model No.

45-02113

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CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

125 LB. TOW

BROADCAST SPREADER

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

FORM NO. 48668 (REV. 5/03)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when operating equipment.

• Read the towing vehicle owners manual and tow-

ing vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor before using the broadcast spreader attachment.

• Read the chemical label instructions and cautions

for handling and applying the chemicals purchased for spreading.

• Wear eye and hand protection when handling and

when applying lawn or garden chemicals.

• Never operate tractor and spreader attachment

without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow anyone to ride or sit on spreader attachment frame.

• Never allow children to operate the tractor or

spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CARTON CONTENTS

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON

• Always begin with the transmission in first (low)

gear and with the engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit. Maximum towing speed - 10 M.P.H.

• 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.

• 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!

• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions

as outlined in this manual.

1. Hitch Tube

2. Flow Control Arm

3. Hitch Bracket

4. Flow Control Mount Bracket

5. Braces (2)

6. Flow Control Rod

7. Wheels

8. Hopper Assembly Hardware Package (see page 3)

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SHOWN FULL SIZE

DCBA

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" B 2 Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" D 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" E 8 Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread F 2 Hex Lock Nuts, 3/8-16 Thread G 2 Lock Washers, 3/8" I.D H 4 Nylon Washer

I 8 Flat Washer, 5/16"

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

J 4 Flat Washers 1-5/8" K 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" L 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/2"

M 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" N 1 Hitch Pin O 2 Spacers

P 1 Nylon Wing Nut

Q 1 Adjustable Stop R 1 Flow Control Link

S 1 Grip

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

SMALL HOLE

SPACER

1-5/8" DIA. FLAT WASHER

1/8" x 1-1/2" COTTER PIN

AIR VALVE

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

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

CROSSOVER TUBE

HITCH BRACE

HITCH TUBE

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

MIDDLE LOCK NUT

MIDDLE BOLT

HITCH BRACE

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.

1. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 1

2. Assemble the two hitch braces to the inside of the

3. Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the

4. Assemble the short end of the hitch tube onto the

IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must attach to the side of the

5. Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using

hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 13/4" hex bolts and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.

crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place. See figure 2.

middle bolt and secure it with the same lock nut you removed. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.

crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.

a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 2.

6. Tighten the nuts and bolts fastening the hitch braces

to the hopper frame and the hitch tube, then tighten the middle lock nut fastening the hitch tube to the crossover tube. DO NOT COLLAPSE TUBES WHEN TIGHT-

ENING.

7. Assemble a spacer and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the

end of the axle that has the small hole. See figure 3.

8. Place a wheel (air valve facing out) and then one or two 1-5/8" flat washers onto the axle. Install the 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into the axle. The wheel must spin freely. See figure 3.

FIGURE 3

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9. Assemble a spacer and a 1-5/8" flat washer onto the

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

(2) NYLON WASHERS

VINYL GRIP

end of the axle that has the large hole. See figure 4.

10. Place a wheel (air valve facing out) onto the axle. Secure the wheel to the axle with a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 4.

1-5/8" DIA. 1/4" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT

AIR VALVE

FLAT WASHER

SPACER

14. 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. Tighten carefully. The flow control link should not be loose but should pivot with no more than slight resistance. See figure 6.

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

SMALLEST

HOLE

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

FIGURE 4

11. Turn the spreader upright on its wheels.

12. Assemble the hitch bracket to the top of the hitch tube using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 5.

13. Assemble the hitch pin through the hitch bracket and the hitch tube and secure with the hair cotter pin. See figure 5.

HITCH PIN

3/8" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT

3/8" LOCK WASHER

NYLON

WASHER

FIGURE 6

15. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control 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 pivot with a slight resistance.

16. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 7.

FIGURE 5

3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

HAIR COTTER PIN

FIGURE 7

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17. Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the end of the flow control

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

1/4" x 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

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

SLOT

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

19. Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the hitch tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, six 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts as shown in figure

10. Do not tighten at this time.

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 8

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

20. 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

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 11

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21. Position the flow control mounting bracket (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.

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

FIGURE 12

OFF

AJDUSTABLE

STOP

SETTING "5"

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OVERLAP

REFER

CHARTS

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refer to figure 12 on page 7.)

1. 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.

2. Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the

instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper flow rate setting.

3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop for

the on position and toward the hopper for the off position.

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. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.

4. 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 proper flow rate setting.

5. The application chart is calculated for light to heavy

application at a vehicle 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 drive, the wider the broadcast width.

6. Always start the tractor in motion before opening

closure plate.

7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stop-

ping the tractor.

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 13. 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.

11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over

the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover (available as an accessory) acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover. Refer to the parts list on page 11.

FIGURE 13

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 SPREAD MATERIAL FLOW SETTING WIDTH

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'

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

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MAINTENANCE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

CLEANING

4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry

off before storing.

LUBRICATE (See figure 14.)

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.

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 4 on page 5.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 10 and 11) 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 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 15.

SPROCKET SHAFT

3/8" HEX NUT

AGITATOR WIRE

AGITATOR SLEEVE

OIL

GREASE

FIGURE 14

STORAGE

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

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

FIGURE 15

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02113

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02113

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 43082 5 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.* 8 24857 1 Flow Control Link

9 43013 16 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd.* 10 43808 1 Tube, Crossover 11 43084 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg. 12 43086 2 Lock Washer, 5/16" 13 43064 2 Nut, Hex Lock, 5/16-18 Thd.* 14 44487 1 Tube, Hitch 15 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg. 16 44457 2 Wheel, Drive 17 23687 1 Bracket, Hitch 18 25017 1 Shaft, Axle 19 43851 2 Pin, Spring 3/16" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg. 20 43871 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft 21 1540-032 5 Washer, Flat .78 I.D. 22 1540-162 1 Washer, Flat 1/2" 23 47615 2 Bearing, Flange 24 48665 2 Tube, Spacer 25 23524 1 Shaft, Sprocket 26 04367 1 Spreader Plate 27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8". 28 44468 1 Sprocket, 6 Tooth 29 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin 30 23766 1 Sleeve, Agitator 31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

32 43070 5 Washer, Flat 3/8" * 33 41576 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" Lg.* 34 44469 1 Rod, Flow Control 35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch 36 23762 1 Shaft Support Plate 37 1509-069 12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" 38 43015 1 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 39 1543-069 10 Washer, Nylon 40 43088 13 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. 41 24858 1 Stop, Adjustable 42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount 43 62474 1 Gear Assembly 44 24859 1 Flow Control Arm 45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.* 46 23533 1 Plate, Closure 47 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm 48 43087 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Lg. * 49 43093 1 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2" 50 43009 4 Washer, Flat 1-5/8" O.D. 51 47141 1 Wing Nut, Nylon 52 43054 1 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2" Lg. * 53 43003 4 Lock Washer, 3/8" * 54

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8 Washer, 5/16 SAE 55 47623 1 Hitch Pin 56 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" 57 44566 1 Spring, Torsion 58 43012 3 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.* 59 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" 60 43962 1 Vinyl Cover (Optional)

48668 1 Owner's Manual

*Purchase common hardware locally.

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