Agri-Fab 45-0382, 45-0405 User Manual

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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)

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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)

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FULL SIZE

(Not Shown Full Size)

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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1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.

HEX BOLT (B)

1/4-20 NYLOCK

NUT (E)

USE

MIDDLE

HOLE

USE THIS

HOLE

7. For the standard setup, use the holes shown in

1/4-20 x 2-1/2 in.

HEX BOLT (A)

1/4-20 NYLOCK

NUT (E)

1/4 in. WASHER (F)

SPRING (L)

1/8 in. HOLE

SPRING

ANCHOR

HOLE

FLOW

CONTROL

LINK

LEVER

GRIP (Q)

1/4-20 NYLOCK

NUT (E)

1/4 in. NYLON

WASHER (G)

1/4-20 x 3/4 in. HEX BOLT (C)

HANDLE

GRIP (P)

the illustration. Other hole combinations allow different handle heights and hopper angles. Do not use holes in stand that are farthest apart as a

combination - ow gate may not close completely.

Attach the stand to the hopper frame tube using two 1/4 x 1-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Attach the stand to the lower handle using two 1/4 x 1-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Tighten all four bolts to secure the stand.

See gure 4.

9. Install a handle grip on each handle. See gure 6.

10. Attach the ow control lever to the bracket using one

1/4 x 3/4 in. bolt, nylon washer and nylock nut. Tighten carefully to allow the lever to move freely. Install the

vinyl grip. See gure 6.

FIGURE 4

8. Atta c h the two upper handl e s tog e ther with the flow control bracket as shown using three 1/4 x 2-1/2 in. bolts and nylock nuts. Do not tighten

two bolts in ow control bracket. Tighten third bolt in upper handles. See gure 5.

FIGURE 6

11. Attach the spring to the stainless steel pattern plate as shown. Attach the opposite end of the spring to the 1/8

in. hole in the ow control rod. Rotate the end of the rod into the ow control link. See gure 7.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 7

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1/8 x 3/4 in.

COTTER PIN (K)

FLOW

CONTROL

ROD

FLOW

CONTROL

LEVER

POSITION 5

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

1/4 in. NYLOCK NUTS

12. Insert the end of the ow control rod through the slot in

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

OFF

ADJUSTABLE

STOP (O)

1/4-20 WING NUT (M)

1/4-20 x 3/4 in.

CARRIAGE BOLT (D)

1/4 in. WASHER (F)

the ow control mounting bracket and through the hole in the ow control lever. Secure with a 1/8 in. x 3/4 in. cotter pin. See gure 8.

FIGURE 8

14. Adjust the position of the ow control mounting bracket (gures 10 and 11):

a. Set the adjustable stop at “5.” Latch the ow control

lever against the stop. Verify that the closure plate

has opened about halfway. See gure 10.

b. If closure plate is not open halfway, adjust the position

of the ow control mounting bracket until the closure

plate is open about halfway at “5” and still closed when the lever is in the “OFF” position. Carefully tighten the 1/4 in. nylock nuts. Do not deform the slots in the

ow control mounting bracket.

c. Push the ow control lever to the “OFF” position

and ensure the closure plate closes completely.

See gure 11.

13. Install the adjustable stop on the slot in the top of the ow control mounting bracket. Secure with the 1/4 in. x 3/4 in. carriage bolt, a nylon washer, a 1/4 in.

at washer and the nylon wing nut. See gure 9.

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 11

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15. Place the hopper screen down into the hopper, sliding

HOPPER SCREEN

THUMB SCREW

the ends into the clips in the hopper. The screen helps break up clumpy material and prevents large clumps from reaching the bottom of the hopper and clogging

the opening. See gure 12.

FIGURE 12

1. To adjust the ow to be heavier to the left side,

tighten the thumbscrew so the plate is pushed inward.

See gure 13

2. To adjust the ow to be heavier to the right side,

loosen the thumbscrew so the plate is pulled outwards.

See gure 13

FIGURE 13

16. Lubricate the spreader following the instructions in the

MAINTENANCE section on page 9.

OPERATION

HOw TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOw CONTROL

(Refer to gure 10 on page 6.)

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 lever back and latch to the adjustable

stop for the “ON” position. Unlatch and push toward the hopper for the “OFF” position.

USING THE PATTERN ADJUSTMENT PLATE

The pattern adjustment plate is used to adjust the ow of

material being spread to the left or right side. The pattern adjustment plate is located between the gate opening and the spreader plate.

The adjustment of the pattern plate is sensitive and it is recommended to test your spread pattern in a small area

rst.

USING YOUR SPREADER

The use of powdered lawn chemicals is not recommended,

due to difculty 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 lling the hopper, make sure the ow control lever

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 lever still

in the “OFF” position. Refer to the Application Chart on page 8 and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to

select the proper ow rate setting.

5. The Application Chart on page 8 is calculated for lightto-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.

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OVERLAP

8' to 10'

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 Diagram gure 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.

10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,

owers or shrubs.

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

FIGURE 14

APPLICATION CHART

MATERIAL

TYPE

FERTILIZER Powder Granular Pelleted Organic GRASS SEED Fine Coarse ICE MELTER

OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)

FLOW SETTING

3 MPH

(100 FT. IN 23 SEC.)

3-5 3-5 3-5 6-8

3-4 4-5 6-8

SPREAD

WIDTH IN

FEET

3-4

8-10

10-12

6-8

6-7 8-9

10-12

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MAINTENANCE

OIL

GREASE

HAIRPIN

SPROCKET SHAFT

AGITATOR HAIRPIN

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 OR 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 on tire.

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 allow to dry before storing.

LUBRICATE (See gure 15)

5. Remove one small and two large hairpins and separate the gearbox housings.

6. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the sprocket and gear.

7. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft. Apply grease to the axle at least once a year, or more often as needed.

8. Oil (idler) wheel at least once a year or more often as needed.

9. Install gearbox housings and secure with hairpins.

FIGURE 15

STORAGE

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

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

1. If the axle and gear assembly is disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as they are removed. The drive wheel and large gear positions, in relation to the small gear, determine which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sure to reassemble them in their original positions. (Refer to parts exploded view on page 10). Ensure washer (Refer to item 25 on page 10 and 11) is in place when assembling the axle components. Add grease to gears.

2. If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn, it can be replaced. Remove old agitator hairpin from hole in sprocket shaft and replace with new agitator

hairpin. See gure 16.

FIGURE 16

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MODEL 45-0382 AND 45-0405

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MODEL 45-0382 AND 45-0405

Ref. Part Qty. Description No. No.

1 44466 1 Hopper, Spreader (125 lb.) 2 48842 1 Tube, Frame (45-0382) 48842SS 1 Tube, Frame (45-0405) 3 25755 2 Handle, Lower (45-0382) 25755SS 2 Handle, Lower (45-0405) 4 741-0249 4 Bearing, Flanged 5 49910 2 Spacer, Axle Tube ss 6 1543-69 7 Washer, Nylon 7 49890 7 Washer, 1/4 in. Std. ss 8 25672 2 Clip 9 49892 6 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 ss 10 49891 19 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Nylock ss 11 65457 1 Weldment, Guide Closure 12 49894 4 Bolt, Slot Truss 10-32 x 1/2 in. ss 13 44285 1 Bushing, Hopper 14 49895 4 Hex Nut, 10-32 Nylock ss 15 25757 1 Pattern, Plate 16 23533 1 Closure, Plate 17 25917 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket ss 18 19 25758 1 Link, Flow Control ss 20 40199 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 in. ss 21 49798 2 Fitting. Grease 1/4 in. 22 25759 1 Shaft, Axle Spreader ss 23 47209 1 Gear, Large 24 47204 1 Yoke, Large 25 49899 7 Washer, Flat 5/8 in. ID x 1 in. OD 26 43659 1 Spring, Pin, 3/16 x 1 in. 27 46055 3 Spring, Pin 1/8 x 1 in. 28 49896 1 Shaft, Impeller ss

43882

2 Rivet, POP ss 3/16 in.

Ref. Part Qty. Description

No. No.

29 47205 1 Gear, Small 30 4367 1 Impeller 31 48934 1 Agitator, Hairpin 32 47212 2 Housing, Large Gear

33 49897 2 Hairpin, Clip Large 34 49898 1 Hairpin, Clip Small 35 49930 2 Spacer, Tube 36 49907 2 Wheel, Poly 5/8 in. ID x 13-5.00 37 49902 1 Flow Control Rod 38 25762 1 Tube Stand (45-0382) 25762SS 1 Tube Stand (45-0405) 39 49909 8 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. 40 25761 2 Handle, Upper (45-0382) 25761SS 2 Handle, Upper (45-0405) 41 24855 1 Flow Control Bracket 42 49908 3 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 2-1/2 in. ss 43 25760 1 Lever, Flow Control 44 43848 1 Grip, Control Arm 45 25763 1 Stop, Adjustable ss 46 49903 1 Bolt, Carr. 1/4-20 x 3/4 in. 47 47141 1 Nut, Wing 1/4-20 Nylon 48 49904 2 Grip, Handle 49 49931 1 Screw, Thumb 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 in. 50 49901 1 Spring, ss 52 142 1 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 in. 53 40249 1 Pin, Cotter 5/32 x 2 in. 54 49911 2 Pin, Cotter 9/64 x 1-1/2 in. 55 47441 1 Screen, Spreader 56 40520 1 Nut, Nylon 49905 1 Owners Manual (Not Shown)

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