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MANUAL

Model No.

45-02143

100 LB. PUSH

BROADCAST SPREADER

CAUTION:

Read Rules for Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40470 (REV. 05/08/08)

Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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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. Drive Wheel

9. Wheel

10. Hopper Assembly

Hardware Package (not shown)

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NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

B C D

SHOWN FULL SIZE

KEY QTY DESCRIPTION

A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long

B 5 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long

C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Long

D 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long

E 9 Nyock Nut, 1/4"

F 6 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE

G 4 Nylon Washer

H 3 Flat Washer, 1/2"

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

KEY QTY DESCRIPTION

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

AXLE

SPACER

1/2" FLAT

WASHER

1/2" FLAT WASHER

HUB CAP

WHEEL

NO CROSS HOLE

HUB CAP

WHEEL

CROSSOVER TUBE

MIDDLE NUT

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

MIDDLE BOLT & WASHER

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" at washer onto each end of the axle. See gure 1.

5. Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that has an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the inside.

See gure 3.

6. Lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against

the wheel. See gure 3.

FIGURE 3

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 gure 2.

4. Place a 1/2" at 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 gure 2.

7. Remove the middle 1/4" hex bolt, at washer and hex lock nut from the crossover tube. See gure 4.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 2

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HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

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

1/4" NYLOCK NUT

VINYL CAP

LEG STAND TUBE

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" NYLOCK NUT

1/4" x 1"

HEX BOLT

SMALLEST

HOLE

NYLON

WASHER

IMPORTANT: Do Not asssemble handle tube to same

MIDDLE BOLT & WASHER

MIDDLE NUT

HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

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

HITCH BRACE

1/4"

NYLOCK

NUT

CROSSOVER TUBE

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

side of crossover tube as shaft support plate.

8. Place the long handle tube onto the crossover tube on the side opposite from the shaft support plate.

Fasten with the bolt, at washer and nut removed in the previous step. See gures 4 and 5. Do not tighten at

this time.

9. 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" nylock nuts. See gure 5. Do not tighten at this time.

10. 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" nylock nut. Do not tighten at this time. See gure 5.

11. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts in same sequence

as assembled in steps 9 through 11. See gure 5.

12. 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" nylock nuts. See gure 6.

13. Place a vinyl cap over the end of the leg stand tube.

See gure 6.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

14. Assemble the ow control link (end with small hole) to the ow control arm using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, a nylon washer and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in gure

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

FIGURE 7

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15. Assemble the ow control arm to the ow control

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

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

HANDLE TUBE (SHORT)

HANDLE TUBE (LONG)

HANDLE GRIP

FLOW CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET

5/16" FLAT

WASHERS

HOPPER

SLIDE GATE BRACKET

FLOW CONTROL ROD

1/4" x 1"

HEX BOLT

1/4" NYLOCK

NUT

FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

(2) NYLON WASHERS

VINYL GRIP

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

3/32"

COTTER

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

SLOT

mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two nylon

washers and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in gure 8. Tighten carefully. The ow control arm should be

snug, but should pivot with no more than a slight resistance.

16. Assemble the vinyl grip. See gure 8.

18. Hook the free end of the ow control rod through the

hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom

of the hopper. See gure 10.

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 8

17. Place a 5/16" at washer onto the end of the ow control rod. Insert the end of the ow control rod through the slot in the ow control mounting bracket and through the hole in the ow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4" cotter pin. See gure 9.

19. Assemble both the ow control mounting bracket and

the short handle tube to the long handle tube. Use two

1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" at washers and two 1/4" nylock nuts as shown in gure 11. Do not tighten

at this time.

20. Place a handle grip on each handle. See gure 11.

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 11

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21. Place the adjustable stop into the "ON" end of the slot

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

NYLON WASHER

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

NYLON

WING NUT

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

OFF

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

OFF

AJDUSTABLE

STOP

SETTING "5"

in the top of the ow control mounting bracket. Secure

with the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer, a 5/16"

at washer and the nylon wing nut. See gure 12.

FIGURE 12

22. Position the ow control mounting bracket (gure 13). a. Push on ow control arm until it locks in "OFF"

position.

b. Slide ow 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 ow

control mounting bracket in place.

d. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull ow 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 ow 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 13

23. Before operating the spreader, pre-lubricate per the

lubrication instructions in the owner's manual.

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OPERATION

OVERLAP

8' to 10'

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

(Refer to gure 13 on page 7.)

1. Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to

the desired ow 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

ow rate setting.

3. Pull the ow 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 difculty in obtaining a satisfactory or

consistent broadcast pattern.

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

FIGURE 14

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

2. Before lling the hopper make sure the ow control arm

is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.

3. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you ll the hopper.

4. Set the adjustable stop with the ow 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 ow 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 ow 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 gure 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,

owers or shrubs.

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

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

GREASE

OIL

SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE

SLOTTED GEAR

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 inated before each use. Do not inate tires beyond maximum recommended

pressure.

CAUTION: DO NOT inate 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 gure 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.

REPLACING SLOTTED GEAR

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 gure 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.

LOCKED UP SPREADER

1. Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the ground.

2. Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate just

enough so that the bolts can be turned easily with a wrench but cannot be turned by hand.

3. Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and

how much noise the slotted gear makes.

4. To free up the wheel and gear, tap gently on the front

or rear edge of the shaft support plate to move it slightly forward or backward. You can also tap at the corners of the plate to angle it slightly.

5. Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it

spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.

6. Continue making slight adjustments until you nd the

position where the drive wheel spins most freely and the gear makes the least noise.

7. Secure the shaft support plate in this position by retightening all three nuts that you loosened.

FIGURE 15

STORAGE

1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

dry off before storing.

FIGURE 16

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02143

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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02143

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REF

NO.

1 44624 1 Hopper 2 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin 3/8" I.D. 3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure 4 40469 1 Tube, Frame 5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket 7 43648 9 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" 8 24857 1 Flow Control Link

9 47189 22 Nut, Nylock 1/4-20 10 44591 1 Tube, Crossover 11 43661 1 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" 12 44590 1 Tube, Handle (Long) 13 44566 1 Spring, Torsion 14 48865 1 Drive Wheel 15 46503 1 Wheel 16 1509-69 9 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" 17 44589 1 Tube, Handle (Short) 18 23781 1 Shaft, Axle 19 44665 2 Pin, Spring 5/32" x 1-1/4" 20 44672 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft 21 44137 4 Washer, Flat 1/2" I.D. 22 23 47963 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" x 5/8"

PART

NO.

R19171616

QTY DESCRIPTION

1 Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.

REF

NO.

28 44587 1 Tube, Leg Stand 29 30 43661 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" 31 48934 1 Hairpin 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 23780 1 Support, Shaft 37 44482 2 Grip, Handle 38 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" x 1" 39 1543-69 10 Washer, Nylon 40 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" 46 23533 1 Plate, Closure 47 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" 48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm 49 44481 1 Cap, Vinyl 50 44663 2 Hub Cap 51 52 47141 1 Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20

PART

NO.

C-9M5732

R19111116

R19171616

40470 1 Owner's Manual

QTY DESCRIPTION

2 Pop Rivet

6 Washer, 5/16 SAE

3 Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.

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