Sears 486.24009 User Manual

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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)

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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 specic 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.

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CARTON CONTENTS

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

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION

4 2 42493 Wheel 5 1 41549 Flow Control Rod 6 1 40825 Hopper Cover

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"

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

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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

WASHER

1/8 x 1-1/2 COTTER PIN

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1/8 x 1-1/2

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)

• Assemble a spacer, a washer, a wheel (air valve facing out) and another washer onto the end of the axle that has both the large and small holes.

• Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin into the small hole in the end of the axle.

• Open the bail on the drive pin and install it through the wheel and the large hole in the axle. Close the bail to lock the pin in place.

STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)

• Turn the spreader upright on its wheels.

• Hook the double bent end of the ow control rod

through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom of the hopper.

COTTER PIN

WHEEL

DRIVE PIN

SPACER

WASHER

FIGURE 4

STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)

• Insert the end of the ow control rod with only one bend into the hole in the lever on the ow control tube assembly.

FIGURE 6

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)

• Assemble the ow control mounting tube to the hitch tube using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock hex nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.

FIGURE 5

OFF

7 8 9

CONTROL ROD

5/16 x 1-3/4 HEX BOLT

5/16 NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 7

FLOW

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1/4 x 1-3/4

STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)

• Assemble the two INNER hitch braces to the ow control mounting tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock hex nut. TIGHTEN.

• TIGHTEN all nuts and bolts assembled up to this point. Do not collapse tubes when tightening.

HEX BOLT

1/4 NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 8

STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)

• Calibrate the ow setting. Follow the steps in order below.

1. Push ow control arm to "OFF" position.

2. Slide ow control mounting bracket along tube

until closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.

3. Snug the 5/16" nylock hex nuts just enough to

hold ow control mounting bracket in place.

4. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull ow control arm

against stop. Verify that closure plate has opened about half way.

5. If closure plate does not open half way, adjust

position of ow control mounting bracket until closure plate will open about half way at "5" and will still close when arm is locked in "OFF" position. Tighten the 5/16" nylock hex nuts.

OFF

FLOW

CONTROL

ARM

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)

• For most vehicles, the hitch tube assembly should be

• Attach the spreader hitch to your vehicle hitch.

• Check for interference with the spreader directly

• If there is interference with the rear of the vehicle,

left in the default position.

behind and out to both sides of the vehicle. Lift the spreader at each position to make sure there is no interference with the spreader's ow control.

extend the hitch tube assembly.

DEFAULT POSITION

ADJUSTABLE

STOP

(SETTING "5")

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 9

EXTENDED

(IF INTERFERENCE)

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SPREADER

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your spreader.

Compare the illustration below with your spreader to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.

FLOW CONTROL ARM

ADJUSTABLE STOP

FLOW CONTROL ARM - Opens and closes the closure plate in the bottom of the hopper. ADJUSTABLE STOP - Limits how far the closure plate opens.

HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER

SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL

• 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.

• Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper ow rate setting.

• Pull the ow control arm against the adjustable stop for the on position and toward the hopper for the off position.

HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET

CLOSURE PLATE (not shown) - Slides to open or close the opening in the bottom of the hopper. HITCH EXTENSION BRACKET - Adjusts to allow more clearance between the spreader and towing vehicle

FREE WHEELING FEATURE

• The spreader is equipped with a removable pin in the left (drive) wheel.

• Remove the pin to disengage the drive wheel so that the axle, gears, and spreader plate do not rotate.

• With the drive wheel disengaged, the spreader may be towed at speeds up to 20 mph.

• If the drive wheel is engaged, do not exceed 6 mph.

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OPERATING TIPS

We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn chemicals due to the difficult in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern.

• Determine approximate square footage of area to be covered and estimate amount of material required.

• Before lling the hopper, make sure the ow control arm is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.

• Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you ll the hopper.

• Set the adjustable stop with the ow control arm still

in the off position. Refer to the application chart on this page and to the instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper ow rate setting.

• The application chart is calculated for light to heavy application at a vehicle 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 drive, the wider the broadcast width.

• Make sure the drive pin is installed in the axle before starting the spreader.

• Always start the tractor in motion before opening closure plate.

• Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping the tractor.

• 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.

• To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the previous pass as shown in gure 13. The approximate broadcast widths for different materials are shown in the application chart on this page.

• When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees, owers, or shrubs.

• Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover acts as a wind and moisture shield, but should not be used as a rain cover.

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.

APPLICATION CHART

TYPE OF

MATERIAL

FERTILIZER Powder 3 - 5 3' - 4' Granular 3 - 5 8' - 10' Pelleted 3 - 5 10' - 12' Organic 6 - 8 6' - 8' GRASS SEED Fine 3 - 4 6' - 7' Coarse 4 - 5 8' - 9' ICE MELTER 6 - 8 10' - 12'

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

FLOW SETTING SPREAD WIDTH

REFER

CHARTS

OVERLAP

FIGURE 13

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MAINTENANCE

(annually)

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

• 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 OF DAMAGED PARTS

• Check for worn or damaged parts before each use. Repair or replace parts if necessary.

CHECK TIRE INFLATION

• Check if tires are adequately inated before each use.

CAUTION: DO NOT inate tires beyond the maximum recommend pressure printed on side of tire.

LUBRICATE (See gure 11)

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

• Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft and on the axle at least once a year, or more often as needed.

• Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a year or more often as needed.

LOCKED UP SPREADER

• Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the ground.

• Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate so that the bolts can be turned easily with a wrench but cannot be turned by hand.

• Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and how much noise the gear makes.

• To free up wheel and gear, tap gently on the front or rear edge of the shaft support plate to move it slightly forward or backward. You can also tap at the corners of the plate to angle it slightly.

• Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.

• Continue making slight adjustments until you nd the position where the drive wheel spins most freely and the gear makes the least noise.

• Secure the shaft support plate in this position by retightening all three nuts that you loosened.

GEAR

SHAFT

SUPPORT

PLATE

OIL

(annually)

GREASE

(when needed)

FIGURE 11

OIL

STORAGE

• Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry off before storing.

• Store in a clean, dry area.

FIGURE 12

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REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION

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9 10

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REPAIR PARTS LIST

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION

1 1 44480 Hopper 2 4 41157 Rivet, Stainless 3 1 65129 Guide Closure Assembly 4 1 44462 Frame Tube 5 1 23753 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 6 1 23758 Slide Gate Bracket 7 5 HA21362 Nylock Hex Nut, 3/8-16 8 1 24857 Flow Control Link 9 19 47189 Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4-20

10 1 43808 Crossover Tube

11 4 43084 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" 12 2 44180 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2" 13 8 47810 Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16-18 14 1 48864 Hitch Tube 15 2 48511G Wheel 16 1 25080 Hitch Extension Bracket 17 1 23014 Hitch Bracket 18 1 24914 Axle Shaft 19 2 43851 Spring Pin, 3/16 x 3-1/4" 20 1 43871 Axle Shaft Bushing 21 5 44008 Flat Washer, .78" 22 1 1540-162 Flat Washer, 1/2" 23 2 47615 Flange Bearing 24 2 47683 Spacer Tube 25 1 25305 Sprocket Shaft 26 1 04367 Spreader Plate 27 1 43850 Spring Pin, 1/8 x 5/8" 28 1 44468 6 Tooth Sprocket 29 2 44285 Delrin Bushing 30 2 C-9M5732 Rivet 31 1 48934 Hairpin Agitator 32 3 43070 Flat Washer, 3/8" 33 2 43054 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2" 34 1 41549 Flow Control Rod

REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION

35 4 23525 Hitch Brace 36 1 23762 Shaft Support Plate 37 4 1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" 38 1 42505 Plastic Grate 39 14 1543-69 Nylon Washer 40 15 43088 Flat Washer, 1/4" 41 1 27177 Adjustable Stop 42 1 24915 Flow Control Mount Bracket 43 1 62474 Gear Assembly 44 1 24917 Flow Control Arm 45 1 43000 Spring 46 1 23533 Closure Plate 47 1 43848 Flow Control Arm Grip 48 2 43001 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 49 2 43093 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" 50 4 43009 Flat Washer, 3/4" 51 1 43085 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 52 1 HA180132 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" 53 8 46699 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2" 54 5 43081 Washer, 5/16" 55 1 47623 Hitch Pin 56 1 43343 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" 57 1 44566 Torsion Spring 58 6 43661 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" 59 1 46055 Spring Pin, 1/8 x 1" 60 1 44950 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 61 1 47141 Nylon Wing Nut 62 1 48515 Drive Pin w/Bail, 1/4 x 2" 63 1 48514 Flow Control Mounting Tube 64 1 44481 Vinyl Cap 65 1 23697 Hopper Strap 66 1 40825 Vinyl Cover 67 4 43631 Ball Bearing

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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698