Agri-Fab 45-02152 User Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL

Model No.

45-02152

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CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

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100 LB. TOW

BROADCAST SPREADER

Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts

FORM NO. 48321 (REV. 1/03)

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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 (Drive and Idler)

8. Hopper Assembly Hardware Package (see page 3)

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NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 5 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" D 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" E 9 Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread F 2 Lock Washer, 1/4" I.D. G 4 Nylon Washer H 8 Flat Washer, 5/16"

I 3 Flat Washers 1/2"

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

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

M 1 Hitch Pin N 2 Spacers O 1 Nylon Wing Nut

P 1 Adjustable Stop

Q 1 Flow Control Link R 1 Grip

S 2 Hub Cap

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers (2) 7/16" Open or Box End Wrenches (2) 1/2" Open or Box End Wrenches (1) Small Hammer

1. Remove the spreader, loose parts and hardware package from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.

2. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1, so that it rests on the hopper.

6. Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch braces with the nearest hole in the hitch tube. Fasten with a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 2. Do not tighten at this time.

SHAFT SUPPORT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

1/4" FLAT

WASHER

HITCH

TUBE

PLATE

CROSSOVER

TUBE

3. Remove the 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut from the center of the crossover tube and shaft support plate. See figure 1.

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 2

7. Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following the same

sequence as assembled in steps 4, 5 and 6. Do

not collapse tube when tightening.

8. Assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat washer onto each end of the axle. See figure 3.

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

HITCH BRACES

HOPPER

FRAME

FIGURE 1

4. Assemble the two hitch 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" hex lock nuts. See figure 2. Do not tighten at this time.

5. Assemble short end of hitch tube to the crossover tube (on opposite side from shaft support plate). Fasten to the center hole in the crossover tube using the 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, the 1/4" flat washer and the 1/4" hex lock nut removed in step

3. See figures 1 and 2. Do not tighten at this

time.

AXLE

SPACER

1/2" DIA.

FLAT WASHER

FIGURE 3

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9. Place a wheel (long end of hub first) onto the end

FLOW CONTROL

LINK

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

SMALLEST

HOLE

NYLON

WASHER

of the axle that has no cross hole. See figure 4.

10. 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.

END WITH NO CROSS HOLE

1/2" FLAT WASHER

14. In order to assemble the hitch bracket to the hitch tube, turn the spreader upright on its wheels. Assemble the bracket to the top of the hitch using two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts, 1/4" lock washers and 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 6.

HITCH PIN

1/4" x 1" HEX BOLT

1/4" LOCK WASHER

1/4" HEX LOCK NUT

HAIR COTTER PIN

FIGURE 4

11. 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.

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

13. Place a hub cap onto the end of the axle. Using a small hammer, lightly tap the hub cap until it is snug against the wheel. See figure 5.

5/32" x 2"

COTTER PIN

HUB CAP

CROSS

HOLE

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 5

FIGURE 7

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FLOW CONTROL

MOUNTING BRACKET

1/4" x 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

16. 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 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.

VYNIL GRIP

FLOW CONTROL

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

1/4" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

MOUNTING

BRACKET

1/4" HEX

LOCK NUT

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.

FIGURE 10

(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 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

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

FIGURE 9

CONTROL

SLOT

FLOW

LINK

FIGURE 11

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

OFF

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

OFF

AJDUSTABLE

STOP

SETTING "5"

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

22. 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.

FIGURE 11

1/4" x 3/4"

CARRIAGE BOLT

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

FIGURE 13

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OVERLAP

REFER

CHARTS

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

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 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 stopping 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 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.

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.

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

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 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. 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 5 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 16.

SPROCKET SHAFT

3/8" HEX NUT

AGITATOR WIRE

AGITATOR SLEEVE

OIL

GREASE

FIGURE 15

STORAGE

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

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

FIGURE 16

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02152

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02152

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 43012 3 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.* 8 24857 1 Flow Control Link

9 43013 22 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd. * 10 44591 1 Tube, Crossover 11 43648 16 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg. 12 43177 4 Washer, Lock 1/4" I.D.* 13 44566 1 Spring, Torsion 14 44586 1 Tube, Hitch 15 47052 2 Wheel 16 47063 1 Cotter Pin. 5/32" x 2" 17 23818 1 Bracket, Hitch 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, Shim 1/2" 22

R19171616 23 741-0248 2 Bearing, Flange 24 46501 2 Tube, Spacer 25 23524 1 Shaft, Sprocket 26 04367 1 Spreader Plate 27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg. 28 44468 1 Sprocket, 6 Tooth 29

C-9M5732

4 Washer, Flat 1/2"

2 Pop Rivet

REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

30 23766 1 Sleeve, Agitator 31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator

R19111116

32 33 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin 34 44469 1 Rod, Flow Control 35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch 36 23780 1 Support, Shaft 37 47141 1 Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. 38 43866 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8" Lg. Gr. 5 39 1543-069 10 Washer, Nylon 40 43088 13 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. 41 24858 1 Adjustable Stop 42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount 43 46885 1 Gear, Plastic 44 24859 1 Flow Control Arm 45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.* 46 23533 1 Plate, Closure 47 47623 1 Hitch Pin 48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm 49 43661 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg. * 50 44663 2 Hub Cap 51 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, #4 1/8" 52 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. 53 43015 1 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Thd.* 54 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg. 55 43003 1 Lock Washer, 3/8"

48321 1 Owner's Manual

8 Washer, 5/16 SAE

*Purchase common hardware locally.

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