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_.AR$
owners
manual
Model No.
486.24393
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
CRRFTSMRN°
BROADCAST SPREADER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
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•RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 equipment.
1. Read the towing vehicle owners manual, and safety rules before using the broadcast spreader
attachment.
2. Never operate vehicle and broadcast spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear.
3. Never allow children to ride or sit on broadcast spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instruction.
4. Always begin with transmission in low gear and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
(Recommended towing speed - 3 M.P.H.)
5. When towing broadcast spreader, do not d_ive too close to a creek or ditch which could cause
you to lose control.
6. Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owners manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Stay off steep slopes.
7. Read instructions and caution notes for handlinglspreading of materials purchased for spreading.
8. Follow customer responsibilities and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.
• UNPACKCARTON.
• LAY OUT PARTS IN
.=. Clevis _ I
=_ G._ Pin / I _" 1-1/2"Screw(Qty.1)
,_ j ContrOIRod_!llJllJJlJJJJlJllJllll|l|l] _'_ (Qty.LOcknutl)
Control HitchPin _ , _SArm Clip _-'_ I crew(Qty.1) r_-_ Nut
T.Dar '"""'"l Lockn=
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_._.)J Assembly
Coved /
Scacer Brackets_I I I i 'l I I i
INSTALLTOW BAR, CONTROLARM AND HITCH BRACKETS
• Sliptowbar intoplacein legs. Securetow barwith
one 1-1/2 in. screwandone nut.
NOTE: Applysoapywater to the insidesurfaceof
handlegrip to makeinstallationeasier.
I " 1-1/2"Capscrew(Qty.2) _ (Oty.1)
• OPEN HARDWAREBAG.
• Slidehandlegripover topof controlarm.
a Assemblecontrolarm andcovedspacerto legs
using1-3/4 in. screwandIocknut. Tighten the
Iocknut.
• Placehitchbracketcontainin0"0N-0FF" decalon
undersideof tow barso decalfacesup when
spreaderis in use.
• Securehitchbracketsto towbar usingtwo 1-1/2
in. capscrewsandtwo nuts•Insertcapscrewsfrom
bottom.
• Installclevispin andsecurewithhitchpinclip.
Hitch
Pin
Clip
Control
Arm
Handle
Grip
1-3/4"
Screw
Hitch
Coved
Spacer
1-1/2"
Screw
Nut
HitchBracket
with"ON-OFF"Decal