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OwNERS MANUAL
Model No.
45-0382
45-0405
125 LB. PUSH
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
BROADCAST SPREADER
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
PRINTED IN USA
FORM NO. 49905 (REV. 11/06)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following 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.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
1. Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast spreader without proper instructions.
2. Do not permit children to operate the broadcast spreader.
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. Hopper Assembly
2. Wheels (2)
3. Flow Control Bracket
4. Flow Control Lever
5. Flow Control Rod
6. Upper Handle (2)
7. Stand
8. Hopper Screen
Hardware Package (Shown next page)
2
FULL SIZE
H
I
J
A
C
K
E
F
G
L
M
N
O
P
Q
B
(Not Shown Full Size)
(Not Shown Full Size)
D
HARDwARE PACKAGE CONTENTS (Shown full size except where noted)
Key Qty. Description Key Qty. Description
A 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-1/2 in. Long
B 8 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. Long
C 1 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Long
D 1 Carr. Bolt,1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Long
E 12 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
F 3 Washer, 1/4 in. SS
G 1 Washer, Nylon
H 6 Washer, 5/8 ID x 1 in. OD
I 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 2 in.
J 2 Cotter Pin, 9/64 x 1-1/2 in.
K 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 3/4 in.
L 1 Spring
M 1 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Nylon
N 2 Spacer
O 1 Adjustable Stop
P 2 Handle Grip
Q 1 Flow Control Lever Grip
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ENGLISH
1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.
HEX BOLT (B)
1/4-20 NYLOCK
NUT (E)
5/32 x 2 in.
COTTER PIN (I)
9/64 x 1-1/2 in.
COTTER PIN (J)
5/8 in. FLAT
WASHER (H)
5/8 in. FLAT WASHER (H)
SPACER (N)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16 in. 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 5/8 in. at washer, a spacer and
a second 5/8 in. at washer onto each end of the axle.
See gure 1.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
3. Place a wheel onto each end of the axle. The long end
of the hub goes to the inside. See gure 2.
4. Assemble a 5/32 x 2 in. cotter pin through the hole in
one wheel hub and the axle. See gure 2.
5. Place a 5/8 in. at washer onto each end of the
axle and secure with a 9/64 x 1-1/2 in. cotter pin.
See gure 2.
6. Install an upper handle to each lower handle using four
1/4 x 1-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Do not tighten at
this time. See gure 3.
FIGURE 3
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