Agri-Fab 45-02141 User manual

CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
BROADCAST SPREADER 100
(PUSH)
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FOR NO. 47290 (REV. 12/01)
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02141
Assembly
Operation
aintenance
Repair Parts
BROADCAST
BROADCAST
SPREADER
SPREADER

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 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
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
1. Handle Tube (long)
2. Braces
3. Flow Control ount Bracket
4. Flow Control Gauge
5. Flow Control Arm
6. Handle Tube (short)
7. Flow Control Rod
8. Leg Stand Tube
9. Wheels (2)
10. Hopper Assembly
11. Hardware Package (not shown)
2
7
6
5
1
810
34
9
CARTON CONTENTS

3
FIGURE 2 - HARDWARE PACKAGE
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 7 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8" Long
C 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
D 1 Nylon Washer
E 3 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE
F 3 Flat Washer, 1/2"
G 9 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Thd.
H 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32" x 2"
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
I 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long
J 1 Flow Control Link
K 1 Extension Spring
L 2 Spacer Tube
2 Hub Cap
N 1 Grip
O 1 Vinyl Cap
P 1 Hand Knob
Q 2 Handle Grip
FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
Q
I
E
P
M
L
F
C
O
B
G
D
K
A
N
J
H
1/2" WASHER
5/16" WASHER
1/4" LOCK NUT
DF
NYLON WASHER
1/4" x 5/8"
1/4" x 1-1/2"

1/4" x 3/4"

ABCG
E

4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
(2) 7/16" Open or Boxed End Wrenches
1. Remove the spreader, the loose parts and the hard-
ware package from the carton. Lay out parts and
hardware and identify. Refer back to figures 1 and 2.
2. With the spreader resting upside down on the top of
the hopper, assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat
washer onto each end of the axle. See figure 3.
FIGURE 4
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
HUB CAP
WHEEL
NO CROSS HOLE
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 5
5. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has a cross
hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See
figure 5.
6. Assemble a 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through the notched
wheel hub and the axle. See figure 5.
7. Lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug
against the wheel. See figure 5.
FIGURE 6
8. Remove the 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock nut
from the center of the crossover tube. See figure 6.
CROSSOVER
TUBE
1/4" HEX
BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
SHAFT
SUPPORT
AXLE
SPACER
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
3. Place a wheel onto the end of the axle that has no cross
hole. The long end of the hub goes to the inside. See
figure 4.
4. Place a 1/2" flat washer onto the axle and then lightly
tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the
washer and wheel hub. See figure 4.
HUB CAP
5/32" x 2"
COTTER PIN
WHEEL
CROSS
HOLE

5
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
support. Assemble with 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and
hex lock nut removed in the previous step. See figures
6 and 7. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
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 figure 7. DO NOT
TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
11. Align the holes in the ends of the two handle braces
with the hole nearest the middle of the handle tube
assembly. Secure with a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and 1/4"
lock nut. See figure 7.
12. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts, following same
sequence as assembled in the previous three steps.
See figure 7.
FIGURE 9
13. Assemble the leg stand tube to the handle tube (long)
using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts. Secure tightly with
two 1/4" hex lock nuts. See figure 8.
14. Place a vinyl cap over the end of the leg stand tube.
See figure 8.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
15. Assemble the flow control link (the end with the small
hole) to the flow control arm using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex
bolt and one 1/4" lock nut. Do not over tighten. The
flow control link must pivot freely. See figure 9.
16. Place the vinyl grip on the flow control arm. See figure
9.
1/4" HEX
BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCKNUT
FLAT WASHER
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HITCH
BRACE
1/4"
LOCK
NUT
CROSSOVER
TUBE
SHAFT SUPPORT
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
1/4"
LOCK
NUT
VINYL CAP LEG STAND TUBE
FLOW CONTROL
LINK
VINYL GRIP
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
SMALLEST HOLE
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT

6
17. Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control
mounting bracket using one 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and
one 1/4" lock nut. Do not over tighten. The flow
control arm must pivot freely. See figure 10.
18. Hook one end of extension spring through small hole
near bend in flow control rod and the other end through
hole in flow control mounting bracket. See figure 10.
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
EXTENSION
SPRING
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
19. Place a 5/16" flat washer over the end of flow
control rod, and insert end of rod through slot in
flow control mount bracket and through the hole
in flow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x 3/4"
cotter pin. See figure 11.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
20. Hook free end of flow control rod through hole in slide
gate bracket located near bottom of hopper. See figure
12.
1/4" x 5/8"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX LOCK NUT
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
EXTENSION
SPRING
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
FLOW CONTROL ARM
HOPPER
SLIDE
GATE
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FIGURE 12
21. Assemble flow control mounting bracket and the handle
tube (short) to the handle tube (long) using two 1/4" x
1-1/2" hex bolts, two 5/16" flat washers and two 1/4"
lock nuts. See figure 13. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS
TIME.
22. Place handle grip on each handle tube. See figure 13.
HANDLE GRIP
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
1/4"
LOCK
NUTS
HANDLE
TUBE
(SHORT)
HANDLE
TUBE
(LONG) HANDLE GRIP
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
5/16"
FLAT
WASHERS
5/16"
FLAT
WASHERS
FIGURE 13

7
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. ove 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
NYLON
WASHER
FLOW CONTROL
GAGE
OFF
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUTS
FLOW
CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FIGURE 14
25. Lubricate as instructed in the lubrication section on
page 8.

8
ATTENTION:
When broadcasting weed control
fertilizers, make sure broadcast
pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
flowers or shrubs.
Light Heavy
Fertilizer Granular 3 5
Pelleted 5 7
Grass Seed Fine - Blue Grass 2 4
Coarse - Rye, Fescue 6 8
Ice elters Granular 6 8
Pelleted 6 8
MATERIAL TYPE Flow Rate Setting
At 3 M.P.H.
FLOW RATE CHART
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of fertilizer or seed
required.
2. With flow control arm in off position, set flow rate
gauge at number indicated in flow rate chart for light or
heavy application rate. Also, refer to instructions on
bag for manufacturers recommended settings.
3. Break up lumpy fertilizer as you fill hopper.
4. To broadcast, always have spreader in motion before
opening closure plate. Do not allow spreader to sit
stationary with flow control arm in ON position. If
fertilizer is accidentally deposited to heavily in small
area, soak down thoroughly with garden hose to pre-
vent burning of lawn.
IMPORTANT: Application rates (shown on chart)
are affected by humidity and mixture content of
material (granular and pellet); therefore, minor
adjustment settings may be necessary to compen-
sate for this condition. The rate chart is calculated
for light and heavy application. The faster you
walk, the wider the broadcast width. A variation in
speed will determine the flow rates and width of
broadcast.
FIGURE 16
OPERATION
The application spread pattern should overlap to insure
uniform coverage at the edges. The approximate distance
between each pass is shown in the application diagram.
See figure 15.
FIGURE 15
FLOW RATE ADJUSTMENT
1. Push forward on the flow control arm to the off posi-
tion and pull back to the on position. The higher the
number on flow rate gauge the larger the opening in the
bottom of the hopper. See figure 16.
2. REFER TO THE FLOW RATE CHART AND TO
INSTRUCTIONS 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 before
stopping or turning spreader.
5. The spreader should be moving before you move the
flow control arm to the on position.
OVERLAP
8' to
10'
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
12345678910
OFF
ON
FLOW CONTROL ARM
FLOW RATE GAUGE
HAND KNOB
3 .P.H. is equivalent to traveling 100 feet in 23 seconds.
Do not use powdered lime, only
granulated materials are approved
for use.
NOTE

9
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
1. Do not store spreader with any material in hopper.
2. Clean your spreader after use. Flush thoroughly with
water.
3. If for any reason the axle, gear and sprocket assembly
is disassembled, be sure to mark position of parts as
they are removed. The positions of the drive wheel and
sprocket in relation to the slotted plastic gear deter-
mine which direction the spreader plate will spin. Be
sure to reassemble them in their original positions.
(Refer to figure 5 on page 4.) With the reassembly of
the gear and sprocket, use shim washers (Ref. no. 21
on page 10) as needed for minimum 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.
5. 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.
BROADCAST
BROADCAST
SPREADER
SPREADER
OPTIONAL VINYL HOPPER
COVER #44619
FIGURE 18
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.
GREASE
OIL
OIL
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
WIRE
3/8" LOCKNUT
AGITATOR
SLEEVE
FIGURE 17

10
REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02141
1
4
23
23
3
5
6
13
46
10
11
12 19
19
20
21 21
33
26
56
27 36
30
31
49
55
18
35
35
B
A
D
E
D
17
14
28
48
37
37
43
44
34
41
42
8
38
38
47
45
39
39
50
50
24
24
15 15
22
53
53
7
7
32 40
40
40
9
9
9
9
9
9
54
9
9
9
9
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
51
51
32
51
52
A
B
25
32 57
9
4
E
9

58