Sears 486.24009 User Manual
Operator's Manual
®
BROADCAST SPREADER
Model No. 486.24009
STOP
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)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
WARRANTY
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 specic 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.
MODEL NUMBER: 486.24009
SERIAL NUMBER: __________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________
SAFETY
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.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS — ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
• Always begin with the transmission in rst (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.
2
CARTON CONTENTS
12
1
2
3
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 1 — Hopper Assembly
2 1 — Hitch Tube Assembly
3 1 — Flow Control Tube Assembly
HARDWARE PACKAGE
8 9 10 11
4
5
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
4 2 42493 Wheel
5 1 41549 Flow Control Rod
6 1 40825 Hopper Cover
4
6
14
7
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
7 1 48515 Drive Pin w/ Bail
8 2 43093 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
9 1 43343 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
10 2 1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
11 2 43084 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1/34"
13
15
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
12 2 47189 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
13 2 47810 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
14 1 47623 Hitch Pin
15 2 47683 Spacer
16 4 43009 Washer
3
16
ASSEMBLY
1/4 NYLOCK
WHEEL
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 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Turn the spreader upside down.
• Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the
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.
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 NOT TIGHTEN YET. Do not assemble the
inner hitch braces at this time.
NUT
1/4 x 1-3/4
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 1
HITCH
TUBE
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 in the axle.
SPACER
WASHER
FIGURE 3
4
WASHER
1/8 x 1-1/2
COTTER PIN
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