Agri-Fab 45-0187 User manual

Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
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LOW
RATE
Model No.
45-0187
OWNERS
MANUAL
303 WEST RAYMOND SULLIVAN, ILLINOIS 61951
BROADCAST SPREADER 160
PRINTED IN USA

Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
1. Read the owners manual and know how to operate your tractor, before using the spreader attachment.
2. Never operate tractor and spreader attachment without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow anyone
to ride or sit on spreader attachment frame.
3. Never allow children to operate the tractor or spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to operate without
proper instructions.
4. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and gradually increase speed
as conditions permit.
5. 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 loose control of the broadcast spreader and tractor.
6. 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.
7. Read instructions and caution notes for handling/spreading of materials purchased for spreading.
8. ollow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.
Your broadcast spreader carton contains parts as
shown in figure 1. The hardware package contains
parts shown in figure 2 on page 3. Identify all parts
and layout as shown in figures 1 and 2.
FIGURE 1
CARTON CONTENTS
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
1. Hitch Tube
2. Braces
3. low Control Mount Bracket
4. low Control Gauge
5. low Control Arm
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6. low Control Rod
7. Hitch Bracket
8. Wheels (R.H. and L.H.)
9. Hopper Assembly
10. Hopper Cover
11. Hardware Packeage (not shown)
LOOK OR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SA ETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SA ETY IS INVOLVED.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how
to operate the equipment.

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FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACK
FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
3/8" x 1-1/4"
25/32" WASHER
1/4" WASHER
1/4" LOCK NUT
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NYLON WASHER
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3/8" LOCK NUT
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3/8" LOCK WASHER
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I 2 Hex Lock Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
J 2 Spacers
K 4 lat Washers 1-5/8" O.D.
L 1 Grip
M 2 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long
N 1 low Control Link
O 1 Extension Spring
P 1 Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/2" Long
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 6 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long
B 8 Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread
C 1 Hand Knob
D 1 Nylon Washer
E 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Long
3 lat Washer 1/4" Standard
G 2 Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Long
H 2 Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION

FIGURE 4
HTICH
TUBE
3/8" LOCK
NUT
3/8" x 2"
HEX BOLT
CROSSOVER
TUBE
3/8" FLAT
WASHER
FIGURE 5
NOTE
4. Place the hitch tube up against the crossover
tube, align the holes in the hitch tube, crossover
tube and shaft support plate, assemble with 3/8"
hex bolt, 3/8" flat washer and 3/8" hex lock nut,
removed in step 3. See figures 3 and 4. MAKE
ONLY INGER TIGHT AT THIS TIME.
FIGURE 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) Open or Boxed End Wrench
(2) 9/16" Open or Boxed End Wrench
1. Remove the spreader, loose parts and hardware
package from the carton. See figures 1 and 2.
2. Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure
3, so that it rests on the hopper.
3. Remove the 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock
nut from the center of the crossover tube and shaft
support plate. See figure 3.
3/8" HEX BOLT,
FLAT WASHER
AND HEX NUT CROSSOVER
TUBE
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE HOPPER
FRAME
WHEN SPREADER IS UP SIDE DOWN,
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4, HITCH TUBE
IS UNDERNEATH CROSSOVER TUBE
5. Assemble two hitch braces to the inside of the
hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x
1-3/4" and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 5.
DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
6. Align the holes in the ends of the two hitch braces
with the nearest hole in the hitch tube, secure with
1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and 1/4" hex lock nut. See
figure 5.
7. Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following same
sequence as assembled in steps 4, 5 and 6. DO
NOT COLLAPSE TUBE WHEN TIGHTENING.
8. Assemble one spacer, and one 1-5/8" dia. flat
washer to each side of axle. See figure 5.
SPACER
AXLE 1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT
WASHER
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" LOCK
NUT

11. Turn the broadcast spreader over so that it rests
on its wheels.
12. Assemble the hitch bracket to the hitch tube. See
figure 8. Secure with two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts,
3/8" lock washers and 3/8" lock nuts. See figure
8.
13. Assemble the flow control link (the end with the
smallest hole) to the flow control arm using one
1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and one 1/4" hex lock nut. See
figure 9. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, FLOW CON-
TROL LINK MUST PIVOT FREELY.
14. Place the vinyl grip on the flow control arm. See
figure 9.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
VINYL GRIP
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
SMALLEST HOLE
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
1/4" HEX
LOCK
NUT
FIGURE 7
3/8" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT
HITCH TUBE
3/8" LOCK WASHERS
3/8" HEX LOCK NUTS
HITCH BRACKET
FIGURE 6
AXLE
1-5/8" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
AIR
VALVE
COTTER
PIN
10. Place the drive wheel onto the axle (air valve to
the outside) and secure with 1/4" 1-3/4" hex bolt
and 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 7.
9. Place wheel assembly without hole through hub
(air valve to the outside) onto axle end having the
smallest and secure with 1-5/8" dia. flat washer
and 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin. See figure 6. Use
extra 1-5/8" diameter flat washer if needed to take
up play.
1/4" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT
AIR VALVE
1/4" HEX LOCK NUT
DRIVE WHEEL

FIGURE 13
15. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control
mounting bracket using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt
and one 1/4" hex lock nut. See figure 10. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN FLOW CONTROL ARM MUST
PIVOT FREELY.
16. Hook one end of extension spring through small
hole near bend in flow control rod and the other
end through the hole in flow control mounting
bracket. See figure 10.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT1/4" LOCK NUT
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
EXTENSION
SPRING
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FLOW CONTROL ARM
FIGURE 10
17. Place 1/4" flat washer on end of flow control link,
align with slot in flow control mounting bracket
and insert end of flow control rod through slot and
hole in flow control link. Secure with 3/32" cotter
pin. See figure 11.
FIGURE 11
HOPPER
SLIDE
GATE
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FIGURE 12
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLTS
1/4" FLAT
WASHERS
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUTS
19. Assemble flow control mounting bracket to the
hitch tube using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, two 1/
4" flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See
figure 13. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
FLOW CONTROL
ROD FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
3/32" COTTER
PIN
FLOW CONTROL LINK
18. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in
slide gate bracket located near bottom of hopper.
See figure 12.

FIGURE 14
20. Assemble the flow control gauge onto the flow
control mounting bracket as shown in figure 14.
Secure with nylon washer and hand knob.
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
PLASTIC KNOB
NYLON
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
GAUGE
OFF
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
21. Move flow control arm to off position and slide flow
control mounting bracket toward hopper until clo-
sure plate (located in bottom of hopper) is com-
pletely closed. Tighten 1/4" hex lock nuts as-
sembled in step 19. See figure 14.
22. Pre-lubricate per lubrication section on page 9
before operating spreader.

1. Determine approximate square footage of area to
be covered and estimate amount of material re-
quired.
2. With flow control arm in the off position, set flow
rate gauge at the number indicated in flow rate
chart - light or heavy application rate. Also refer
to the bag instructions for manufacturers recom-
mended settings.
3. Break up lumpy fertilizer as you fill hopper.
4. To broadcast, always start tractor in motion be-
fore opening closure plate. Do not allow tractor
to sit stationary with flow control arm in the on
position. If fertilizer is accidentally deposited to
heavily in a small area, soak down thoroughly with
garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of
lawn.
IMPORTANT: Application rates (shown on
chart) are affected by humidity and moisture
content of material (granular and pellet); there-
fore, minor setting adjustments may be neces-
sary to compensate for this condition. The
rate chart is calculated for light and heavy
application. The faster you drive, the wider the
broadcast width. A variation in speed will
determine the flow rates and width of broad-
cast.
When broadcasting weed control fer-
tilizers make sure broadcast pattern
does not hit evergreen trees, flowers
or shrubs.
CAUTION
FIGRUE 15
FIGURE 16
MATERIAL TYPE Flow Rate Setting
At 3 M.P.H.
Light Heavy
ERTILIZER Granular 3 5
Pelleted 5 7
GRASS SEED ine 2 4
Coarse 6 8
ICE MELTER Granular 6 8
Pelleted 6 8
OPERATION
The application spray pattern should overlap to insure
uniform coverage at the edges. The approximate
distance between each pass is shown in the applica-
tion diagram. See figure 15.
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
FLOW RATE ADJUSTMENT
(SEE FIGURE 16)
1. Push back on the flow control arm to the off
position and pull forward to the on position. The
higher the number on the flow rate gauge the
larger the opening in the bottom of the hopper.
2. REFER TO FLOW RATE CHART AND INSTRUC-
TIONS ON FERTILIZER BAG TO SELECT
PROPER FLOW RATE SETTING.
3. Loosen the hand knob to set the flow gauge to the
desired flow setting and tighten the hand knob.
4. Always move flow control arm to off position be-
fore stopping or turning spreader.
5. The spreader should be moving before you move
the flow control arm to the on position.
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OFF
ON
FLOW CONTROL ARM
FLOW RATE GAUGE
HAND KNOB
OVERLAP
8' to
10'

SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
WIRE
3/8" LOCKNUT
AGITATOR
SLEEVE
FIGURE 17
5. Keep tires inflated to 15-20 P.S.I. Do not over
inflate.
FIGURE 18
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LOW
RATE
VINYL
COVER
FIGURE 19
LUBRICATION
(SEE FIGURE 19)
1. Apply a little automotive grease to the sprocket
and gear.
2. Oil nylon bushings on sprocket shaft as shown in
figure 19.
3. Oil axle/shaft bushing on axle as shown in figure
19.
4. Oil right hand wheel bearing as needed.
MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE 30 PSI
GREASE
OIL
OIL
OIL
SPROCKET
SHAFT
6. 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. See figure 18.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
1. Do not store spreader with any material in hopper.
2. Clean your spreader after use. lush thoroughly
with water.
3. If for any reason the axle, gear and sprocket
assembly is disassembled, be sure to mark posi-
tion of parts as they are removed. Drive wheel
and sprocket position determine relation direction
of spreader plate. With reassembly of gear and
sprocket use shim washers as needed for mini-
mum backlash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.
4. If agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can
be replaced. Loosen 3/8" lock nut on the top of
sprocket shaft until agitator wire is free. Remove
old agitator wire from hole in agitator sleeve and
replace with new agitator wire. Position agitator
wire so that sprocket shaft turns freely and tighten
3/8" lock nut on top of sprocket shaft. See figure
17.

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LOWRATE
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REPAIR PARTS BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-0187

32 43070 3 3/8" lat Washer
33 41576 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" Lg.
34 44469 1 low Control Rod
35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch
36 23762 1 Shaft, Support
37 1509-069 12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
38 43866 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8" Lg.
39 1543-069 9 Washer, Nylon
40 43088 9 Washer, lat 1/4" Std
41 23755 1 Gauge, low Control
42 62732 1 Ass'y. low Control Mount
43 62474 1 Ass'y Gear
44 23757 1 low Control Arm
45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.
46 23533 1 Plate, Closure
47 43000 1 Spring, Extension
48 43848 1 Grip, low Control Arm
49 43087 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 1-1/4"
50 43093 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" Lg.
51 43009 4 Washer 1-5/8" OD x 25/32"
52 43849 1 Knob, Plastic 1/4-20 Thread
53 44285 1 Bushing Derlin .375 ID
54 43054 1 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 2" Lg.
55 43003 2 Lock Washer, Spring 3/8" ID
56 43962 1 Vinyl Hopper Cover
57 44566 1 Spring, Torsion
58 43012 3 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.
59
R19111116 3 Washer, 5/16" SAE
60 23697 1 Strap, Hopper
61 46055 1 Pin, 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg. Spring
44659 1 Owner's Manual
REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-0187
RE . PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
RE . PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
1 44480 1 Hopper
2 43882 6 Rivet
3 62482 1 Ass'y - Guide Closure
4 44462 1 Tube rame
5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket
6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket
7 43082 5 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8"
8 23756 1 low Control Link
9 43013 18 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thread
10 43808 1 Tube Crossover
11 43084 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 1-3/4"
12 43086 2 Lock Washer, Spring 5/16" ID
13 43064 2 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18 Thread
14 44487 1 Tube, Hitch
15 44458 1 Wheel, Ass'y 16" x 4"
16 44459 1 Wheel, Ass'y 16" x 4" W/ Hole
17 23687 1 Bracket, Hitch
18 23522 1 Shaft, Axle
19 43851 2 Pin, Roll 3/16" Dia. x 1.25" Lg.
20 43871 1 Bushing, Axle/Shaft
21 1540-03 2 5 Washer, lat .78"
22 1540-162 1 Washer, Std. 3/4"
23 44798 2 Bearing lange
24 44474 2 Spacer
25 23524 1 Shaft, Sprocket
26 04367 1 Spreader Plate
27 43850 1 Pin, 1/8" x 5/8" Spring
28 44468 1 Sprocket - 6T
29 43852 1 Bushing, Nylon .375 ID
30 23766 1 Sleeve Agitator
31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator

REPAIR PARTS
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