OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02141
BROADCAST
SPREADER
BROADCAST SPREADER 100
(PUSH)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 47290 (REV. 12/01)
Carefully
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
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 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.
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 Gauge
5. Flow Control Arm
CARTON CONTENTS
1
6. Handle Tube (short)
7. Flow Control Rod
8. Leg Stand Tube
9. Wheels (2)
10. Hopper Assembly
11. Hardware Package (not shown)
3
2
4
5
6
FIGURE 1
7
8
2
9
10
A
B
C
D
E
I
M
FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 7 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long
C 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
D 1 Nylon Washer
E 3 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE
F 3 Flat Washer, 1/2"
G 9 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.
H 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32" x 2"
F
J
N
G
K
O
P
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
I 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long
J 1 Flow Control Link
K 1 Extension Spring
L 2 Spacer Tube
M 2 Hub Cap
N 1 Grip
O 1 Vinyl Cap
P 1 Hand Knob
Q 2 Handle Grip
Q
H
L
A
1/4" x 5/8"
1/4" x 1-1/2"
E
5/16" WASHER
FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
B
C
G
1/4" LOCK NUT
1/4" x 3/4"
NYLON WASHER
3
D
1/2" WASHER
F
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CROSSOVER
TUBE
1/4" HEX
BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
SHAFT
SUPPORT
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(2) 7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
1. Remove the spreader, the loose parts and the hardware package from the carton. Lay out parts and
hardware and identify. Refer back to figures 1 and 2.
2. With the spreader resting upside down on the top of
the hopper, assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat
washer onto each end of the axle. See figure 3.
AXLE
SPACER
5. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has a cross
hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See
figure 5.
6. Assemble a 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through the notched
wheel hub and the axle. See figure 5.
7. Lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug
against the wheel. See figure 5.
5/32" x 2"
COTTER PIN
HUB CAP
CROSS
HOLE
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 3
3. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has no cross
hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See
figure 4.
4. Place a 1/2" flat washer onto the axle and then lightly
tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the
washer and wheel hub. See figure 4.
NO CROSS HOLE
WHEEL
WHEEL
FIGURE 5
8. Remove the 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut
from the center of the crossover tube. See figure 6.
FIGURE 4
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
HUB CAP
FIGURE 6
4