Craftsman 486243234 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMRN

2.1 cu.ft. (TOW)

BROADCAST SPREADER

Model No. 486.243234

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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www. sears.com/c raftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40823 (12/26/07)

ACCESSORIES ........................................................... 2

SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 3

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 4

CARTON CONTENTS ................................................. 5

ASSE MBLY.................................................................. 5

OPERATION ................................................................ 9

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ...................................... 11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................... 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 12

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .............................. 14

REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................. 15

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................... Back Page

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Spreader fails due to a defect in material
or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or replacement
if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the frame.

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

MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.243234

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.

Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment.

Readthetowingvehicleownersmanualandtowing
vehiclesafetyrules.Knowhowto operateyourtractor
beforeusingthebroadcastspreaderattachment.

Readthechemicallabelinstructionsandcautionsfor
handlingandapplyingthe chemicalspurchasedfor

spreading.
Weareyeandhandprotectionwhenhandlingandwhen

applyinglawnorgardenchemicals.
Neveroperatetractorandspreaderattachmentwithout

wearingsubstantialfootwear,anddonotallowanyone
torideorsitonspreaderattachmentframe.

Neverallowchildrentooperatethetractororspreader
attachment,anddonotallowadultstooperatewithout
properinstructions.

Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans--Attention!!Become

alert!!Yoursafetyis involved.

Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninfirst(low)gearand
withtheengineat lowspeed,andgraduallyincrease
speedasconditionspermit.Maximumtowingspeedis

6M.RH.
Whentowingbroadcastspreaderdonotdrivetoocloseto

acreekorditchandbealertforholesandotherhazards
whichcouldcauseyoutoloosecontrolofthebroadcast

spreaderandtractor.
Beforeoperatingvehicleonanygrade(hill)refertothe

safetyrulesinthevehicleowner'smanualconcerning
safeoperationonslopes.Stayoffsteepslopes!

Followmaintenanceand lubricationinstructionsas
outlinedinthismanual.

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5 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"

9 Nylock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread
4 Nylon Washer

6 Fiat Washer, 5/16"
4 Fiat Washers, 5/8"

1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"

I 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 2"

J 1 Hair Cotter Pin
K 1 Hitch Pin

L 2 Spacers
M 1 Nylon Wing Nut
N 1 Adjustable Stop

O 1 Flow Control Link

P 1 Grip
Q 2 Hub Cap

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CARTON CONTENTS

6. Flow Control Rod

1. Hitch Tube 7. Wheels (Drive and Idler)

2. Flow Control Arm 8. Hopper Assembly

3. Hitch Bracket 9. Vinyl Cover

4. Flow Control Mount Bracket Hardware Package (see page 4)

5. Braces (2)

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure 1.

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

CROSSOVER TUBE SHAFT

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 4 and 5.

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FIGURE 1