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 towing •
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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the spreader upside down as shown in gure 1, 1.
so that it rests on the hopper.
Always begin with the transmission in rst (low) gear •
and with the engine at low speed, and gradually
increase speed as conditions permit. Maximum
towing speed - 6 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.
Hook the free end of the ow control rod through the 2.
hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom
of the hopper. See gure 2.
Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the crossover 3.
tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.
See gure 2.
Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and secure 4.
it with the same lock nut you removed. Do not tighten
at this time. See gure 2.
FIGURE 1
IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must attach to the side of the
crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.
FIGURE 2
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AXLE
SPACER
1/2" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
HITCH BRACE
HITCH
TUBE
HITCH BRACE
HUB CAP
INDENT
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
HUB CAP
END WITH NO
INDENT
Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using a 5.
1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. See gure
3. Do not tighten at this time.
Tighten all loose hex nuts and bolts attached to hitch 6.
tube and hitch braces. Do not collapse tubes when
tightening.
Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that has 8.
an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the inside.
See gure 5.
Place a hub cap onto the end of the axle. Using a small 9.
hammer, lightly tap the hub cap until it is snug against
the wheel. See gure 5.
FIGURE 3
Assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" at washer onto 7.
each end of the axle. See gure 4.
FIGURE 5
Place the wheel (long end of hub rst) onto the end of 10.
the axle that has no indents. See gure 6.
Place a 1/2" at washer onto the axle and then lightly 11.
tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the
washer and wheel hub. See gure 6.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 6
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OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
ON
OFF
AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
Position the ow control mounting bracket (gure 7).12.
FIGURE 7
Push on ow control arm until it locks in "OFF" a.
position.
Slide ow control mounting bracket along tube until b.
closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.
Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold ow c.
control mounting bracket in place.
Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull ow control arm d.
against stop. Verify that closure plate has opened
about half way.
If closure plate does not open half way, it may be e.
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.
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to gure 7 on page 4.)
Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to 1.
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.
Refer to the application chart on page 5 and to the 2.
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
ow rate setting.
Pull the ow control arm against the adjustable stop 3.
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 difculty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
Determine approximate square footage of area to be 1.
covered and estimate amount of material required.
Before lling the hopper make sure the ow control arm 2.
is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you ll the hopper.3.
Set the adjustable stop with the ow control arm still in 4.
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.
The application chart is calculated for light to heavy 5.
application at a vehicle 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 drive, the wider the broadcast width.
Always start the tractor in motion before opening closure 6.
plate.
Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping 7.
the tractor.
If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small 8.
area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or
sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the 9.
broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the
previous pass as shown in gure 8. The approximate
broadcast widths for different materials are shown in
the application chart on this page.
When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure 10.
the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
owers or shrubs.
Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over 11.
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.
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GREASE
OIL
OIL
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
FIGURE 8
OVERLAP
REFER
TO
CHARTS
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.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See gure 9.)
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. 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.
FIGURE 9
STORAGE
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 gure 5 on page 3.)
Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 6 and 7) 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 gure 10.
CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
2. Check for worn or damaged parts before each use. Repair
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
3. Check if tires are adequately inated before each use. Do
or replace parts if necessary.
not inate beyond maximum recommended pressure.
CAUTION: DO NOT inate tires beyond the
maximum recommended pressure printed
on side of tire.
FIGURE 10
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D
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35
22
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23
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11
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27
26
28
3
19
36
34
9
46
9
13
9
40
15
14
9
11
17
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24
22
9
E
9
31
33
5
4
9
35
B
6
7
12
40
9
D
33
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25
B
1
39
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7
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42
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02153-131
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02153-131
REFPART NO.QTYDESCRIPTION
1446241Hopper
2460551Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
3624821Ass'y, Guide Closure
4404691Tube, Frame
5237531Slide Gate Angle Bracket
6237581Slide Gate Bracket
7436615Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.*
8248571Flow Control Link