Agri-Fab 45-02102 User manual

CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
125 LB. PUSH
BROADCAST SPREADER
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FOR NO. 48313 (REV. 5/02)
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02102
Assembly
Operation
aintenance
Repair Parts

2
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety precautions are suggested. This
broadcast spreader is designed, engineered and tested
to offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided
it is operated in strict accordance with these instructions.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Always
observe the rules of safe operation.
1. Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast
spreader without proper instructions.
2. Do not permit children to operate the broadcast
spreader.
3. Wear eye and hand protection when handling and
when applying lawn or garden chemicals.
4. Read the chemical label instructions and cautions
for handling and applying the chemicals purchased
for spreading.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
6. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
LOOK FOR THIS SY BOL TO POINT OUT
I PORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
EANS -- ATTENTION! BECO E ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
Your broadcast spreader carton contains parts as shown on pages 2 and 3. Identify all parts and lay out as
shown.
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
1. Handle Tube (long)
2. Braces
3. Flow Control ount Bracket
4. Flow Control Arm
5. Handle Tube (short)
6. Flow Control Rod
7. Leg Stand Tube
8. Wheels (R.H. & L.H.)
9. Hopper Assembly
10. Hardware Package (not shown)
2
6
5
1
79
3
4
8

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HARDWARE PACKAGE
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 6 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
D 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
E 10 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.
F 6 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE
G 4 Nylon Washer
H 4 Flat Washer, 1-5/8" x 25/32"
I 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
J 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long
K 1 Flow Control Link
L 1 Spacer Tube, Short
1 Spacer Tube, Long
N 1 Grip
O 1 Vinyl Cap
P 1 Nut, Plastic Wing 1/4"
Q 2 Handle Grip
R 1 Flow Control Gage
NOT FULL SIZE
FULL SIZE
G
H
I
A B C
J
DE
F
KLMNO
R
Q
P

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
(3) 9/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
1. Place the spreader upside down.
2. Assemble the long spacer tube and a 3/4" washer
onto the end of the axle that has the small drilled
hole (right hand side). See Figure 1.
3. Place the idler wheel (no notch in hub) onto the axle.
The air valve should face to the outside. See Fig-
ure 1.
4. Assemble one or two more 3/4" washers onto the
axle and then assemble the 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin.
See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
8. Remove the middle 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and
hex lock nut from the crossover tube. See figure 3.
5. Place the short spacer tube and a 3/4" washer onto
the end of the axle that has the large drilled hole
(left hand side). See Figure 2.
6. Place the drive wheel onto the axle. The notched
hub and the air valve should face to the outside.
See Figure 2.
7. Fasten the wheel to the axle using a 1/4" x 1-3/4"
hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut. See Figure 2.
3/4" WASHERS
IDLER
WHEEL
SMALL
HOLE
LONG
SPACER
TUBE
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
CROSSOVER
TUBE
3/8" HEX
BOLT
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
3/8" FLAT
WASHER
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
DRIVE
WHEEL
SHORT
SPACER
TUBE
3/4" WASHER
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE

5
FIGURE 6
13. Assemble the leg stand tube to the long handle tube
using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts. Secure tightly
with two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 5.
14. Place a vinyl cap onto the end of the leg stand tube.
See figure 5.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
15. Assemble the flow control link (end with small hole)
to the flow control arm using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt,
a nylon washer and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in
figure 6. Tighten carefully. The flow control link
should not be loose but should pivot with no more
than slight resistance.
FLOW CONTROL
LINK FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
SMALLEST
HOLE
NYLON
WASHER
IMPORTANT: Do Not assemble long handle tube on
same side of crossover tube as shaft support plate.
Assemble on opposite side.
9. Place the long handle tube onto the crossover tube
on the opposite side from the shaft support plate.
Fasten with 3/8" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock
nut removed in the previous step. See figures 3
and 4. Do not tighten at this time.
10. Assemble two handle braces to the inside of the
hopper frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x
1-3/4" hex bolts and two 1/4" lock nuts. See figure
4. Do not tighten at this time.
11. Assemble the other end of the two handle braces
to the long handle tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex
bolt and 1/4" lock nut. Do not tighten at this
time.See figure 4.
12. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts in same se-
quence as assembled in steps 9 through 11. See
figure 4.
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
1/4"
LOCK
NUT
VINYL CAP LEG STAND TUBE
3/8" HEX
BOLT
3/8" HEX
LOCKNUT
FLAT WASHER
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HITCH
BRACE
1/4"
LOCK
NUT
CROSSOVER
TUBE
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE

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FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
19. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in
slide gate bracket located near bottom of hopper.
See figure 9.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
16. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control
mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolt, two
nylon washers and a 1/4" hex lock nut as shown in
figure 7. Tighten carefully. The flow control arm
should be snug, but should pivot with no more than
a slight resistance.
17. Assemble the vinyl grip. See figure 7.
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
(2) NYLON
WASHERS
VYNIL GRIP
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
SLOT
18. Place a 5/16" flat washer onto the end of the flow
control rod. Insert the end of the rod through the
slot in the flow control mounting bracket and through
the hole in the flow control link. Secure with a 3/32"
x 3/4" cotter pin. See figure 8.
20. Assemble both the flow control mounting bracket
and the short handle tube to the long handle tube
using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" flat
washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts. Do not tighten
at this time. See figure 10.
21. Place a handle grip on each handle. See figure 10.
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
HANDLE
TUBE
(SHORT)
HANDLE
TUBE
(LONG)
HANDLE GRIP FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
5/16"
FLAT
WASHERS
HOPPER
SLIDE
GATE
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD

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FIGURE 11
22. Place the adjustable stop into the "ON" end of the
slot in the top of the flow control mounting bracket.
Secure with the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon
washer, a 5/16" flat washer and the nylon wing nut.
See figure 11.
23. Position the flow control mounting bracket
(Refer to figure 12).
a. Push on flow control arm until it locks in "OFF"
position.
b. Slide flow control mounting bracket along tube
until closure plate in bottom of hopper just
closes.
c. Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold flow
control mounting bracket in place.
d. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull flow control arm
against stop. Verify that closure plate has
opened about half way.
e. If closure plate does not open half way, it may
be closed too far at "OFF". Adjust position of
flow control mounting bracket until closure plate
will open about half way at "5" and still close
when arm is locked in "OFF". Tighten 1/4" lock
nuts.
FIGURE 12
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
NYLON
WING NUT
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
ON
OFF
AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"

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FIGURE 13
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 ELTER 6 - 8 10' - 12'
TYPE SPREAD
ATERIAL FLOW SETTING WIDTH
APPLICATION CHART (SHIELD UP)
OPERATING SPEED - 3 PH. (100 ft. in 23 seconds)
IMPORTANT: Application rates shown in the chart are
affected by humidity and by the moisture content of
the material (granular and pellet). Some minor set-
ting adjustments may be necessary to compensate
for this condition.
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 12 on page 7.)
1. Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop
to the desired flow rate setting and retighten the
wing nut. The higher the setting number, the wider
the opening in the bottom of the hopper.
2. Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
flow rate setting.
3. Pull the flow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
OPERATION
OVERLAP
8’ to
10’
USING YOUR SPREADER
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to
be covered and estimate amount of material re-
quired.
2. Before filling the hopper make sure the flow control
arm is in the off position and the closure plate is
shut.
3. Break up lumpy fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
4. Set the adjustable stop with the flow 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 appropriate flow rate setting.
5. The application chart is calculated for light to heavy
application at a walking speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft.
in 23 seconds. A variation in speed will require an
adjustment of the flow rate to maintain the same
coverage. The faster you walk, the wider the broad-
cast width.
6. Always start the spreader in motion before opening
the closure plate.
7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stop-
ping the spreader.
8. 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.
9. To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that
the broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern
from the previous pass as shown in figure 13. The
approximate broadcast widths for different materi-
als are shown in the application chart on this page.
10. When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make
sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs.
11. Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over
the hopper to keep contents dry. The vinyl cover (avail-
able as an accessory) acts as a wind and moisture
shield, but should not be used as a rain cover. Refer
to the parts list on page 11.

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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1. Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the sreader for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK FOR WORN OF DAMAGED PARTS
2. Check for worn or damaged parts before each use.
Repair or replace parts if necessary.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION
3. Check if tires are adequately inflated before each
use. Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended
pressure.
FIGURE 14
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
CAUTION: DO NOT inflate tires beyond
the maximum recommended pressure
printed on side of tire.
CLEANING
4. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
LUBRICATE (See figure 14.)
5. Lightly apply automotive grease as needed to the
sprocket and gear.
6. Oil the nylon bushings on the vertical sprocket shaft
and on the axle at least once a year, or more often
as needed.
7. Oil right hand (idler) wheel bearing at least once a
year or more often as needed.
FIGURE 15
MAINTENANCE
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
WIRE
3/8" LOCKNUT
AGITATOR
SLEEVE
STORAGE
1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is
disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts
as they are removed. The drive wheel and sprocket
positions in relation to the slotted gear determine
which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be sure
to reassemble them in their original positions. (Re-
fer to figure 2 on page 4.) Use shim washers (Ref.
no. 20 on pages 10 and 11) as needed for minimum
backlash. Add grease to gear and sprocket.
2. If the agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can
be replaced. Loosen the 3/8" hex nut on top of the
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, then tighten 3/8"
hex nut on top of sprocket shaft. See figure 15.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
GREASE
OIL
OIL

10
1
4
22
22
3
5
6
12
46
10
11
60 18 18
19
20 20
33
26
38
27 36
30
31
49
17
35
35
B
A
D
E
D
16
13
28
48
37
37
43
44
34
41
42
8
11
11
45
39
23
24
21
53
53
7
32
40
40
9
9
9
9
9
54
9
9
9
56
59
50
7
7
7
58
51
7
62
62
57
A
B
25
32
61
4
E
9
39
52
40
9
39
39
C
C
40
55
32
47
14
9
7
63
15
62
2
64
REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02102

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*Purchase common hardware locally.
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
37 44482 2 Grip, Handle
38 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
39 1543-069 10 Washer, Nylon
40 R19111116 9 Washer, 5/16 SAE
41 24858 1 Stop, Adjustable
42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control ount
43 46886 1 Gear, Plastic
44 24856 1 Flow Control Arm
45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg.*
46 23533 1 Plate, Closure
47 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.
48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm
49 44481 1 Cap, Vinyl
50 41576 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8"-16 x 1-3/4" Lg.
51 43054 1 Bolt, Hex 3/8"-16 x 2" Lg.
52 47141 1 Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20
53 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin 3/8" I.D.
54 43015 1 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Thd.*
55 43003 1 Lock Washer 3/8"
56 43082 3 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 Thd.
57 43070 5 Washer, 3/8" Std.
58 43648 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.
59 43084 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
60 43086 2 Washer, Lock 5/16"
61 43064 2 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16"
62 43009 4 Washer, 1-5/8" x 25/32"
63 43093 1 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
64 43962 1 Vinyl Hopper Cover (Optional)
48313 1 Owner's anual
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
1 44466 1 Hopper
2 43882 4 Rivet, Stainless
3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure
4 44462 1 Tube, Frame
5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket
6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket
7 1509-69 12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Lg.*
8 24857 1 Flow Control Link
9 43013 18 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd. *
10 43808 1 Tube, Crossover
11 43012 3 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. Gr. 5
12 44566 1 Spring, Torsion
13 44463 1 Tube, Handle (Long)
14 44457 1 Wheel (Drive)
15 44456 1 Wheel (Idler)
16 44464 1 Tube, Handle (Short)
17 23752 1 Shaft, Axle
18 43851 2 Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.
19 43871 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft
20 1540-32 5 Washer, Flat 1.25 x .78 x .01
21
1540-162 1 Washer, 2.0 x .81 x 10ga
22 47615 2 Bearing, Flange
23 44494 1 Tube, Long Spacer 1.33" Lg.
24 44450 1 Tube, Short Spacer 1.00" Lg.
25 23524 1 Shaft, Sprocket
26 04367 1 Spreader Plate
27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg.
28 44465 1 Tube, Leg Stand
29 C-9 5732 2 Pop Rivet (Not Shown)
30 23766 1 Sleeve, Agitator
31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator
32 43088 13 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.
33 44468 1 Sprocket - 6 Tooth
34 44514 1 Rod, Flow Control
35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch
36 23762 1 Support, Shaft
REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02102

REPAIR PARTS
303 West Raymond
Sullivan, IL. 61951
217-728-8388
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