Agri-Fab 45-02152 User manual

Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
OWNERS
MANUAL
100 LB. TOW
BROADCAST SPREADER
Model No.
45-02152
FORM NO 48321 (REV 1/03)
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APPLICATION TIPS

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate
the equipment Exercise caution at all times when operating equipment
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT
MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
CARTON CONTENTS
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
•Read the towing vehicle owners manual and tow-
ing vehicle safety rules Know how to operate your
tractor before using the broadcast spreader at-
tachment
•Read the chemical label instructions and cautions
for handling and applying the chemicals purchased
for spreading
•Wear eye and hand protection when handling and
when applying lawn or garden chemicals
•Never operate tractor and spreader attachment
without wearing substantial footwear, and do not
allow anyone to ride or sit on spreader attachment
frame
•Never allow children to operate the tractor or
spreader attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instructions
•Always begin with the transmission in first (low)
gear and with the engine at low speed, and gradu-
ally increase speed as conditions permit Maxi-
mum towing speed - 10 M P H
•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
•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!
•Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions
as outlined in this manual
1 Hitch Tube
2 Flow Control Arm
3 Hitch Bracket
4 Flow Control Mount Bracket
5 Braces (2)
6 Flow Control Rod
7 Wheels (Drive and Idler)
8 Hopper Assembly
Hardware Package (see page 3)
567
1
4
8
23

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J 1 Cotter Pin, 3/32" x 3/4"
K 1 Cotter Pin, 5/32 x 2"
L 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
M 1 Hitch Pin
N 2 Spacers
O 1 Nylon Wing Nut
P 1 Adjustable Stop
Q 1 Flow Control Link
R 1 Grip
S 2 Hub Cap
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 5 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"
C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
D 1 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
E 9 Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread
F 2 Lock Washer, 1/4" I D
G 4 Nylon Washer
H 8 Flat Washer, 5/16"
I 3 Flat Washers 1/2"
KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION
EF
DC
B
A
K
L
G
M
NOP
QR
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
SHOWN FULL SIZE
H
JI
S

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Open or Box End Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Open or Box End Wrenches
(1) Small Hammer
1 Remove the spreader, loose parts and hardware
package from the carton Lay out all parts and
hardware and identify using the illustrations on
pages 2 and 3
2 Turn the spreader upside down as shown in figure
1, so that it rests on the hopper
3 Remove the 1/4" hex bolt, flat washer and hex lock
nut from the center of the crossover tube and shaft
support plate See figure 1
FIGURE 1
4 Assemble the two hitch 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" hex lock nuts See
figure 2 Do not tighten at this time.
5 Assemble short end of hitch tube to the crossover
tube (on opposite side from shaft support plate)
Fasten to the center hole in the crossover tube
using the 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, the 1/4" flat
washer and the 1/4" hex lock nut removed in step
3 See figures 1 and 2 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 Fasten with
a 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" hex lock nut See
figure 2 Do not tighten at this time.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
7 Tighten all hex nuts and bolts, following the same
sequence as assembled in steps 4, 5 and 6 Do
not collapse tube when tightening.
8 Assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" flat washer
onto each end of the axle See figure 3
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" FLAT
WASHER
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT 1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
CROSSOVER
TUBE
HITCH BRACES
HITCH
TUBE
HOPPER
FRAME
SHAFT SUPPORT
PLATE
AXLE
SPACER
1/2" DIA.
FLAT WASHER

5
FIGURE 5
9 Place a wheel (long end of hub first) onto the end
of the axle that has no cross hole See figure 4
10 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
FIGURE 4
11 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
12 Assemble a 5/32" x 2" cotter pin through the
notched wheel hub and the axle See figure 5
13 Place a hub cap onto the end of the axle Using a
small hammer, lightly tap the hub cap until it is
snug against the wheel See figure 5
FIGURE 6
14 In order to assemble the hitch bracket to the hitch
tube, turn the spreader upright on its wheels
Assemble the bracket to the top of the hitch using
two 1/4" x 1" hex bolts, 1/4" lock washers and 1/4"
hex lock nuts See figure 6
FIGURE 7
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
HUB CAP
END WITH NO
CROSS HOLE
HUB CAP
5/32" x 2"
COTTER PIN
CROSS
HOLE
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
1/4" LOCK
WASHER
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
HITCH PIN
HAIR COTTER PIN
FLOW CONTROL
LINK FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
SMALLEST
HOLE
NYLON
WASHER
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 7 Tighten carefully. The flow
control link should not be loose but should pivot
with no more than slight resistance

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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 9
FIGURE 9
19 Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the
hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom
of the hopper See figure 10
FIGURE 10
20 Assemble the flow control mounting bracket to the
hitch tube using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, six 5/16"
flat washers and two 1/4" hex lock nuts as shown
in figure 11 Do not tighten at this time.
FIGURE 11
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
FLOW
CONTROL
LINK
3/32"
COTTER
PIN
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
SLOT
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING BRACKET
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
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 8 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 8
FIGURE 8
1/4" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
1/4" HEX
LOCK NUT
FLOW CONTROL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
(2) NYLON
WASHERS
VYNIL GRIP

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21 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 12
FIGURE 11
22 Position the flow control mounting bracket (figure 13)
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 13
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 14
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 (SHIELD UP)
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 set-
ting adjustments may be necessary to compensate
for this condition
OVERLAP
REFER
TO
CHARTS
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 required
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 any 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 proper flow rate setting
5 The application chart is calculated for light to heavy
application at a vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft in 23
seconds A variation in speed will require an adjust-
ment of the flow rate to maintain the same coverage
The faster you drive, the wider the broadcast width
6 Always start the tractor in motion before opening clo-
sure plate
7 Always shut the closure plate before turning or stop-
ping the tractor
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 14 The approxi-
mate 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,
flowers or shrubs
11 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
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to figure 13 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

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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 inflated before each use
Do not inflate beyond maximum recommended pres-
sure
FIGURE 15
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 be-
yond the maximum recommended pres-
sure printed on side of tire
CLEANING
4 Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing
LUBRICATE (See figure 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
FIGURE 16
MAINTENANCE
GREASE
OIL
OIL
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
WIRE
3/8" HEX NUT
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 reas-
semble them in their original positions (Refer to figure
5 on page 5 ) Use shim washers (Ref no 21 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 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 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02152
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24 23
43
22
21 20 21 22
19
18
4
D
E
35
22
15
11
23
A
A
11
54
27
26
28
3
19
36
34
9
46
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9
40
15
14
12
9
11 17
11
24 22
12 9
E
9
31
33
30
5
4
9
35
B
6
7
11
40
9
D
33
50
40
11
25 B
1
39 50
10
16
39
9
32
9
44
48
7
7
8
42
45 32
49
52
41
32
37
39
9
32
39
47
51
32
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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02152
*Purchase common hardware locally
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
1 44624 1 Hopper
2 43882 4 Rivet, Stainless
3 62482 1 Ass'y, Guide Closure
4 44588 1 Tube, Frame
5 23753 1 Slide Gate Angle Bracket
6 23758 1 Slide Gate Bracket
7 43012 3 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg *
8 24857 1 Flow Control Link
9 43013 22 Nut, Hex Lock 1/4-20 Thd *
10 44591 1 Tube, Crossover
11 43648 16 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg
12 43177 4 Washer, Lock 1/4" I D *
13 44566 1 Spring, Torsion
14 44586 1 Tube, Hitch
15 47052 2 Wheel
16 47063 1 Cotter Pin 5/32" x 2"
17 23818 1 Bracket, Hitch
18 24407 1 Shaft, Axle
19 44665 2 Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia x 1-1/4" Lg
20 44672 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft
21 44137 4 Washer, Shim 1/2"
22 R19171616 4 Washer, Flat 1/2"
23 741-0248 2 Bearing, Flange
24 46501 2 Tube, Spacer
25 23524 1 Shaft, Sprocket
26 04367 1 Spreader Plate
27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia x 5/8" Lg
28 44468 1 Sprocket, 6 Tooth
29 C-9M5732 2 Pop Rivet
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
30 23766 1 Sleeve, Agitator
31 43878 1 Wire, Agitator
32
R19111116 8 Washer, 5/16 SAE
33 44285 2 Bushing, Delrin
34 44469 1 Rod, Flow Control
35 23525 2 Brace, Hitch
36 23780 1 Support, Shaft
37 47141 1 Nylon Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Thd
38 43866 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8" Lg Gr 5
39 1543-069 10 Washer, Nylon
40 43088 13 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std
41 24858 1 Adjustable Stop
42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount
43 46885 1 Gear, Plastic
44 24859 1 Flow Control Arm
45 44101 1 Cotter Pin 3/32" x 3/4" Lg *
46 23533 1 Plate, Closure
47 47623 1 Hitch Pin
48 43848 1 Grip, Flow Control Arm
49 43661 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg *
50 44663 2 Hub Cap
51 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, #4 1/8"
52 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg
53 43015 1 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Thd *
54 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia x 1" Lg
55 43003 1 Lock Washer, 3/8"
48321 1 Owner's Manual