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BROADCAST BROADCAST
SPREADER SPREADER
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02141
BROADCAST SPREADER 100
(PUSH)
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 47290 (REV. 12/01)
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The following safety precautions are suggested. This 3. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and tested when applying lawn or garden chemicals. to offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided it is operated in strict accordance with these instructions. 4. Read the chemical label instructions and cautions Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Always for handling and applying the chemicals purchased ob
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D B C A H F G E J K L I P N Q M O FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION A 7 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long I 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long J 1 Flow Control Link C 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long K 1 Extension Spring D 1 Nylon Washer L 2 Spacer Tube E 3 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE M2 Hub Cap F 3 Flat Washer, 1/2" N 1 Grip G 9 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd. O 1 Vinyl Cap H 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32" x 2" P 1 Hand Knob Q 2 Handle Grip G C B A 1/
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5. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has a cross ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See figure 5. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Pliers 6. Assemble a 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through the notched (1) Hammer wheel hub and the axle. See figure 5. (2) 7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches 7. Lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug 1. Remove the spreader, the loose parts and the hard- against the wheel. See figure 5. ware package from the carton. L
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9. Place the handle tube (long) on the crossover tube, (side between crossover tube and hopper), align the holes in the handle tube, crossover tube, and shaft HANDLE TUBE (LONG) support. Assemble with 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut removed in the previous step. See figures 1/4" x 1-1/2" 6 and 7. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. HEX BOLTS 10. Assemble two handle braces to the inside of the hopper frame, one each side, using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts and two 1/4" lock nuts. See figur
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17. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control 20. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in slide mounting bracket using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and gate bracket located near bottom of hopper. See figure one 1/4" lock nut. Do not over tighten. The flow 12. control arm must pivot freely. See figure 10. 18. Hook one end of extension spring through small hole SLIDE near bend in flow control rod and the other end through GATE hole in flow control mounting bracket. See figure 10. B
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23. Assemble the flow control gage onto the flow control mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer and hand knob. See figure 14. 24. Move flow control arm to off position and push flow control mounting bracket toward hopper until closure plate (located in bottom of hopper) is completely closed. Tighten 1/4" hex lock nuts assembled in step 21. See figure 14. HAND KNOB OFF NYLON WASHER FLOW CONTROL GAGE 1/4" x 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT 1/4" HEX LOCK NUTS FLOW CONTROL MOUNTING BRA
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10 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 1 2 FLOW RATE CHART OPERATION The application spread pattern should overlap to insure MATERIAL TYPE Flow Rate Setting uniform coverage at the edges. The approximate distance At 3 M.P.H. between each pass is shown in the application diagram. Light Heavy See figure 15. Fertilizer Granular 3 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM Pelleted 5 7 Grass Seed Fine - Blue Grass 2 4 Coarse - Rye, Fescue 6 8 8' to Ice Melters Granular 6 8 10' Pelleted 6 8 3 M.P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23
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BROADCAST BROADCAST SPREADER SPREADER 5. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over MAINTENANCE & STORAGE 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. See figure 18. 1. Do not store spreader with any material in hopper. 2. Clean your spreader after use. Flush thoroughly with OPTIONAL VINYL HOPPER water. COVER #44619 3. If for any reason the axle, gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled, be sure to ma
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02141 48 44 52 55 37 14 41 38 17 8 9 37 42 40 39 7 45 1 9 38 7 57 40 7 32 A 54 32 40 9 13 9 31 5 9 B 39 7 30 34 3 47 53 7 11 25 6 26 9 7 46 4 49 33 7 28 56 27 10 A 36 7 9 35 32 E 19 9 D 53 7 58 7 18 20 9 19 D 15 12 15 9 51 4 50 43 21 21 E 22 51 B 9 23 24 51 35 50 24 23 9 10
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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02141 REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 44624 1 Hopper 31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator 2 43882 4 Rivet, Stainless 32 43088 12 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std. 3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure 33 44468 1 Sprocket - 6 Tooth 4 44588 1 Tube, Frame 34 44514 1 Rod, Flow Control 5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch 6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket 36 23780 1 Support, Shaft 7 43648 18 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.* 3
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® AGRI-FAB LIMITED WARRANTY ® WHO IS COVERED: This Warranty covers only the original retail purchaser of an AGRI-FAB product or part. It is not transferable. HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST: This Warranty remains in force for 1 year from the date of purchase. ® WHAT IS COVERED: Any defect in material or workmanship of your AGRI-FAB product or part. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: 1. This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty
