Agri-Fab 45-02153-131 User Manual

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MANUAL
Model No.
45-02153-131
100 LB. TOW
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
BROADCAST SPREADER
Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40537 (REV. 10/25/07)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
FLOW CONTROL ROD
HITCH TUBE
LOCK NUT
CROSS OVER TUBE
SLIDE GATE BRACKET
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
2
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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