Craftsman 48624009 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

BROADCAST SPREADER

Model No. 486.24009

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly

Questions Call 1-866-576-8388

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

,, Safety ,, Assembly

,, Operation ,, Maintenance

,, Parts

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42523 (09/07/12)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2

SAFETY ........................................................................... 2

CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3

ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 4

OPERATION .................................................................... 7

MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 9

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................... 10

REPAIR PARTS LIST...................................................... 11

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ........... BACK PAGE

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the [product name].

You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Remember, 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 using power 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.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

• Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear with the engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.

• 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 lose 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.

486.24009

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS--ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION REF QTY PART NO

1 1 -- Hopper Assembly 4 2 42493

2 1 -- Hitch Tube Assembly 5 1 41549 3 1 -- Flow Control Tube Assembly 6 1 40825

i J

J I

i I J I /

DESCRIPTION

Wheel

Flow Control Rod

Hopper Cover

REF QTY PART NO

7 1 48515 8 2 43093

9 1 43343

10 2 1509-69

11 2 43084

DESCRIPTION Drive Pin w/Bail Cotter Pin, 1/8"x 1-1/2" Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1/34"

REF

12 13

14 15 16

QTY

2 2

1 2 4

PART NO

47189 47810

47623 47683 43009

DESCRIPTION

Nylock Nut, 1/4" Nylock Nut, 5/16"

Hitch Pin Spacer

Washer

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the illustrations on pages 3.

STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)

Assemble the OUTER hitch braces to the hitch tube

using a 1/4"x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock hex nut. DO NOTTIGHTEN YET. Do not assemble the

inner hitch braces at this time,

114NYLOCK

NUT

STEP 1:

Turn the spreader upside down.

Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the

(SEE FIGURE 1)

crossover tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.

Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and secure it with the same lock nut you removed, DO

NOT TIGHTEN YET.

_ MIDDLE BOLT

FIGURE 2

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) = Assemble a spacer, a washer, a wheel (air valve

facing out) and another washer onto the end of the axle that has only the small hole.

= Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into hole inthe axle.

FIGURE 1

SPACER WASHER WHEEL

WASHER

1/8 x 1-1/2 COTTER PIN

FIGURE 3

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