Agri-Fab 45-02142 User Manual

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Agri-Fab

OWNERS

MANUAL

Model No.

45-02142

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

100 LB. PUSH

BROADCAST SPREADER

Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts

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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48319 (REV. 11/03)

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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.

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 (2)

3. Flow Control Mount Bracket

4. Flow Control Arm

5. Handle Tube (short)

6. Flow Control Rod

7. Leg Stand Tube

8. Wheels (2)

9. Hopper Assembly Hardware Package (not shown)

3 4

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SHOWN FULL SIZE

NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 7 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long C 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long D 9 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. E 7 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE F 4 Nylon Washer G 3 Flat Washer, 1/2" H 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32" x 2"

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

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

J 1 Flow Control Link K 2 Spacer Tube L 2 Hub Cap

M 1 Grip N 1 Vinyl Cap O 1 Nylon Wing Nut

P 2 Handle Grip

Q 1 Adjustable Stop

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

CROSSOVER TUBE

1/4" HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

1/4" FLAT WASHER

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

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 using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.

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 1.

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 3.

6. Assemble a 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through the notched wheel hub and the axle. See figure 3.

7. Lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the wheel. See figure 3.

5/32" x 2"

COTTER PIN

HUB CAP

CROSS

HOLE

1/2" FLAT

WASHER

FIGURE 1

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 2.

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 2.

NO CROSS HOLE

WHEEL

FIGURE 3

8. Remove the middle 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut from the crossover tube. See figure 4.

FIGURE 2

1/2" FLAT WASHER

HUB CAP

FIGURE 4

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HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

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

1/4" LOCK NUT

VINYL CAP

LEG STAND TUBE

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 asssemble handle tube to same

side of crossover tube as shaft support plate.

9. Place the long handle tube onto the crossover

tube on the side opposite from the shaft support plate. Fasten with the 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut removed in the previous step. See figures 4 and 5. 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 1-1/2" hex bolts and two 1/4" lock nuts. See figure

5. 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 1-1/2" hex bolt and 1/4" lock nut. Do not tighten at this time.See figure 5.

12. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts in same sequence as assembled in steps 9 through 11. See figure 5.

HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

13. Assemble the leg stand tube to the handle tube (long) using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts. Secure tightly with two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 6.

14. Place a vinyl cap over the end of the leg stand tube. See figure 6.

1/4" LOCK NUT

FLAT WASHER

FIGURE 5

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

1/4" HEX LOCKNUT

HITCH BRACE

CROSSOVER TUBE

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

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

1/4" HEX BOLT

FIGURE 6

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 7. Tighten carefully. The flow control link should not be loose but should pivot with no more than slight resistance.

FIGURE 7

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16. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control

1/4" x 1-1/2" 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 8. 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 8.

VINYL GRIP

FLOW CONTROL

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

MOUNTING

BRACKET

19. 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 10.

SLIDE GATE

HOPPER

BRACKET

FLOW CONTROL ROD

1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

(2) NYLON WASHERS

FIGURE 8

18. Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the end of the flow control rod. Insert the end of the flow control 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 9.

3/32"

COTTER

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

FIGURE 10

20. Assemble both the flow control mounting bracket and the short handle tube to the long handle tube. Use two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, four 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts as shown in figure 11. Do not tighten at this time.

21. Place a handle grip on each handle. See figure 11.

FIGURE 9

CONTROL

SLOT

FLOW

LINK

FIGURE 11

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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 12.

NYLON

WING NUT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

NYLON WASHER

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

23. Position the flow control mounting bracket (figure

13). 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.

OFF

FIGURE 12

FLOW

OFF

CONTROL

ARM

AJDUSTABLE

STOP

SETTING "5"

FIGURE 13

24. Before operating the spreader, pre-lubricate per the lubrication instructions in the owner's manual.

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refer to figure 13 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 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.

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 14. 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.

8’ to 10’

OVERLAP

FIGURE 14

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 STORAGE

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 tires 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 15)

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. 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 3 on page 4.) 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 hairpin becomes damaged or worn it can be replaced. See figure 16.

SPROCKET SHAFT

OIL

FIGURE 15

GREASE

OIL

AGITATOR HAIRPIN

FIGURE 16

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02142

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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02142

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 44624 1 Hopper 2 43882 4 Rivet, Stainless 3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure 4 44588 1 Tube, Frame 5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket 7 43648 18 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.* 8 24857 1 Flow Control Link

9 43013 22 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd. * 10 44591 1 Tube, Crossover 11 43012 3 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. Gr. 5 12 43177 2 Washer, Lock 1/4" I.D.* 13 44566 1 Spring, Torsion 14 44590 1 Tube, Handle (Long) 15 47052 2 Wheel 17 44589 1 Tube, Handle (Short) 18 24407 1 Shaft, Axle 19 44665 2 Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg. 20 44672 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft 21 44137 4 Washer, Flat 1/2" I.D. 22

R19171616

1 Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D. 23 741-0248 2 Bearing, Flange 24 46501 2 Tube, Spacer 25 25305 1 Shaft, Sprocket 26 04367 1 Spreader Plate 27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg. 28 44587 1 Tube, Leg Stand 29

C-9M5732

2 Pop Rivet

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

31 48934 1 Hairpin Agitator 32 43088 12 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. 33 44468 1 Sprocket - 6 Tooth 34 44514 1 Rod, Flow Control 35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch 36 23780 1 Support, Shaft 37 44482 2 Grip, Handle 38 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg. 39 1543-069 10 Washer, Nylon 40

R19111116

7 Washer, 5/16 SAE 41 24858 1 Stop, Adjustable 42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount 43 46885 1 Gear, Plastic 44 24856 1 Flow Control Arm 45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.* 46 23533 1 Plate, Closure 47 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. 48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm 49 44481 1 Cap, Vinyl 50 44663 2 Hub Cap 51

R19171616

3 Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D. 52 47141 1 Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20 53 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin 3/8" I.D. 56 47063 1 Pin, Cotter 5/32" x 2"

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