Agri-Fab 45-02143 User manual

CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
100 LB. PUSH
BROADCAST SPREADER
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40470 (REV. 05/08/08)
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-02143
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
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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.
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
1. Handle Tube (long)
2. Braces (2)
3. Flow Control Mount Bracket
4. Flow Control Arm
5. Handle Tube (short)
6. Flow Control Rod
7. Leg Stand Tube
8. Drive Wheel
9. Wheel
10. Hopper Assembly
Hardware Package (not shown)
2
6
5
1
710
9
3 4
8
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NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
GH
I
AB C D E
F
KJ LMN
OQ
P
SHOWN FULL SIZE
KEY QTY DESCRIPTION
A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Long
B 5 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Long
C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Long
D 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long
E 9 Nyock Nut, 1/4"
F 6 Flat Washer, 5/16" SAE
G 4 Nylon Washer
H 3 Flat Washer, 1/2"
I 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4" Long
KEY QTY DESCRIPTION
J 1 Flow Control Link
K 2 Spacer Tube
L 2 Hub Cap
M 1 Grip
N 1 Vinyl Cap
O 1 Nylon Wing Nut
P 2 Handle Grip
Q 1 Adjustable Stop

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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 hardware
package from the carton. Lay out parts and hardware
and identify using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.
2. With the spreader resting upside down on the top of
the hopper, assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" at
washer onto each end of the axle. See gure 1.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
5. Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that has
an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the inside.
See gure 3.
6. Lightly tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against
the wheel. See gure 3.
FIGURE 4
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 gure 2.
4. Place a 1/2" at 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 gure 2.
AXLE
SPACER
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
HUB CAP
WHEEL
NO CROSS HOLE
HUB CAP
WHEEL
7. Remove the middle 1/4" hex bolt, at washer and hex
lock nut from the crossover tube. See gure 4.
CROSSOVER
TUBE
MIDDLE NUT
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE
MIDDLE BOLT
& WASHER

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FIGURE 7
12. 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" nylock nuts. See gure 6.
13. Place a vinyl cap over the end of the leg stand tube.
See gure 6.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
14. Assemble the ow control link (end with small hole)
to the ow control arm using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, a
nylon washer and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in gure
7. Tighten carefully. The ow control link should not
be loose but should pivot with no more than slight
resistance.
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLTS
1/4"
NYLOCK
NUT
VINYL CAP LEG STAND TUBE
FLOW CONTROL
LINK FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
SMALLEST
HOLE
NYLON
WASHER
IMPORTANT: Do Not asssemble handle tube to same
side of crossover tube as shaft support plate.
8. Place the long handle tube onto the crossover tube
on the side opposite from the shaft support plate.
Fasten with the bolt, at washer and nut removed in the
previous step. See gures 4 and 5. Do not tighten at
this time.
9. Assemble two handle braces to the inside of the hopper
frame, one on each side, using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex
bolts and two 1/4" nylock nuts. See gure 5. Do not
tighten at this time.
10. Assemble the other end of the two handle braces to the
long handle tube using a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and 1/4"
nylock nut. Do not tighten at this time. See gure 5.
11. Tighten all hex lock nuts and bolts in same sequence
as assembled in steps 9 through 11. See gure 5.
MIDDLE
BOLT &
WASHER
MIDDLE
NUT
HANDLE TUBE (LONG)
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HITCH
BRACE
1/4"
NYLOCK
NUT
CROSSOVER
TUBE
SHAFT
SUPPORT
PLATE

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FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
18. Hook the free end of the ow control rod through the
hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom
of the hopper. See gure 10.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
15. Assemble the ow control arm to the ow control
mounting bracket using a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt, two nylon
washers and a 1/4" nylock nut as shown in gure 8.
Tighten carefully. The ow control arm should be
snug, but should pivot with no more than a slight
resistance.
16. Assemble the vinyl grip. See gure 8.
17. Place a 5/16" at washer onto the end of the ow control
rod. Insert the end of the ow control rod through the
slot in the ow control mounting bracket and through
the hole in the ow control link. Secure with a 3/32" x
3/4" cotter pin. See gure 9.
19. Assemble both the ow control mounting bracket and
the short handle tube to the long handle tube. Use two
1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, four 5/16" at washers and two
1/4" nylock nuts as shown in gure 11. Do not tighten
at this time.
20. Place a handle grip on each handle. See gure 11.
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
HANDLE
TUBE
(SHORT)
HANDLE
TUBE
(LONG)
HANDLE GRIP FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
5/16"
FLAT
WASHERS
HOPPER
SLIDE
GATE
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
(2) NYLON
WASHERS
VINYL GRIP
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
SLOT

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FIGURE 12
21. Place the adjustable stop into the "ON" end of the slot
in the top of the ow control mounting bracket. Secure
with the 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt, a nylon washer, a 5/16"
at washer and the nylon wing nut. See gure 12.
22. Position the ow control mounting bracket (gure 13).
a. Push on ow control arm until it locks in "OFF"
position.
b. Slide ow 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 ow
control mounting bracket in place.
d. Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull ow 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 ow 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.
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
NYLON
WASHER
1/4" x 3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
NYLON
WING NUT
ADJUSTABLE
STOP
23. Before operating the spreader, pre-lubricate per the
lubrication instructions in the owner's manual.
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
ON
OFF
AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
FIGURE 13

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HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to gure 13 on page 7.)
1. 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.
2. Refer to the application chart on page 8 and to the
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
ow rate setting.
3. Pull the ow control arm against the adjustable stop
for the on position and toward the hopper for the off
position.
OPERATION
USING YOUR SPREADER
We do not recommend the use of any powdered lawn
chemicals, due to difculty in obtaining a satisfactory or
consistent broadcast pattern.
1. Determine approximate square footage of area to be
covered and estimate amount of material required.
2. Before lling the hopper make sure the ow control arm
is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
3. Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you ll the hopper.
4. 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.
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 ow rate to maintain the same coverage. The
faster you walk, the wider the broadcast width.
6. Always start the spreader in motion before opening
the closure plate.
7. Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping
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 gure 14. The approximate
broadcast widths for different materials 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,
owers or shrubs.
FIGURE 14
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
OVERLAP
8' to
10'
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'
TYPE SPREAD
MATERIAL FLOW SETTING WIDTH
APPLICATION CHART
OPERATING SPEED - 3 MPH. (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 setting
adjustments may be necessary to compensate for this
condition.

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FIGURE 15
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
1. 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
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 inated before each use.
Do not inate tires beyond maximum recommended
pressure.
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and
dry off before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
CAUTION: DO NOT inate 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 gure 15)
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.
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
REPLACING SLOTTED GEAR
1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is disas-
sembled, 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. (Refer to gure 3 on
page 4.) Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 10
and 11) as needed for minimum backlash. Add grease
to gear and sprocket.
GREASE
OIL
OIL
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE
SLOTTED GEAR
LOCKED UP SPREADER
1. Turn the spreader over so that the wheels are off the
ground.
2. Loosen all three nuts on the shaft support plate just
enough so that the bolts can be turned easily with a
wrench but cannot be turned by hand.
3. Spin the drive wheel and note how freely it spins and
how much noise the slotted gear makes.
4. To free up the 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.
5. Spin the drive wheel after each adjustment to see if it
spins more freely and if the gear noise is reduced.
6. Continue making slight adjustments until you nd the
position where the drive wheel spins most freely and
the gear makes the least noise.
7. Secure the shaft support plate in this position by
retightening all three nuts that you loosened.
FIGURE 16

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02143
1
4
23
23
3
5
6
13
46
10
11
19
19
20
21 21
33
26
38
27 36
31
49
18
35
35
B
A
D
E
D
17
12
28
48
37
37
43
44
34
41
42
8
30
30
45
39
50
50
24
24
14 15
22
2
2
16
32
40
40
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
7
7
7
7
7
7
16
16
51
51
32
51
A
B
25
32
9
4
E
9
39
52
40
9
39
39
C
C
40
32
47

REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02143
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NO.
PART
NO.
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 44624 1 Hopper
2 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin 3/8" I.D.
3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure
4 40469 1 Tube, Frame
5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket
6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket
7 43648 9 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
8 24857 1 Flow Control Link
9 47189 22 Nut, Nylock 1/4-20
10 44591 1 Tube, Crossover
11 43661 1 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4"
12 44590 1 Tube, Handle (Long)
13 44566 1 Spring, Torsion
14 48865 1 Drive Wheel
15 46503 1 Wheel
16 1509-69 9 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
17 44589 1 Tube, Handle (Short)
18 23781 1 Shaft, Axle
19 44665 2 Pin, Spring 5/32" x 1-1/4"
20 44672 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft
21 44137 4 Washer, Flat 1/2" I.D.
22 R19171616 1 Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.
23 47963 2 Bearing, Flange
24 46501 2 Tube, Spacer
25 25305 1 Shaft, Sprocket
26 04367 1 Spreader Plate
27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" x 5/8"
REF
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY DESCRIPTION
28 44587 1 Tube, Leg Stand
29 C-9M5732 2 Pop Rivet
30 43661 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1"
31 48934 1 Hairpin 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 23780 1 Support, Shaft
37 44482 2 Grip, Handle
38 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" x 1"
39 1543-69 10 Washer, Nylon
40 R19111116 6 Washer, 5/16 SAE
41 24858 1 Stop, Adjustable
42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount
43 46885 1 Gear, Plastic
44 24856 1 Flow Control Arm
45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4"
46 23533 1 Plate, Closure
47 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4"
48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm
49 44481 1 Cap, Vinyl
50 44663 2 Hub Cap
51 R19171616 3 Washer, Flat 17/32" I.D.
52 47141 1 Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20
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