Agri-Fab 45-02153-131 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.
45-02153-131
FORM NO. 40537 (REV. 10/25/07)
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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.
Read the towing vehicle owners manual and towing•
vehicle safety rules. Know how to operate your tractor
before using the broadcast spreader attachment.
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 rst (low) gear •
and with the engine at low speed, and gradually
increase speed as conditions permit. Maximum
towing speed - 6 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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the spreader upside down as shown in gure 1, 1.
so that it rests on the hopper.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FLOW
CONTROL
ROD
HITCH
TUBE
LOCK NUT
CROSS OVER TUBE
SLIDE GATE
BRACKET
Hook the free end of the ow control rod through the 2.
hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom
of the hopper. See gure 2.
Remove the lock nut from the middle bolt in the crossover3.
tube and shaft support plate. Leave the bolt in place.
See gure 2.
Assemble the hitch tube onto the middle bolt and secure4.
it with the same lock nut you removed. Do not tighten
at this time. See gure 2.
IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must attach to the side of the
crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate.

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FIGURE 4
AXLE
SPACER
1/2" DIA.
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 3
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT
HITCH BRACE
HITCH
TUBE
HITCH BRACE
FIGURE 5
HUB CAP
INDENT
FIGURE 6
1/2" FLAT
WASHER
HUB CAP
END WITH NO
INDENT
Assemble the two hitch braces to the hitch tube using a5.
1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolt and a 1/4" nylock nut. See gure
3. Do not tighten at this time.
Tighten all loose hex nuts and bolts attached to hitch6.
tube and hitch braces. Do not collapse tubes when
tightening.
Assemble a spacer and then a 1/2" at washer onto 7.
each end of the axle. See gure 4.
Place the drive wheel onto the end of the axle that has8.
an indent. The long end of the hub goes to the inside.
See gure 5.
Place a hub cap onto the end of the axle. Using a small9.
hammer, lightly tap the hub cap until it is snug against
the wheel. See gure 5.
Place the wheel (long end of hub rst) onto the end of 10.
the axle that has no indents. See gure 6.
Place a 1/2" at washer onto the axle and then lightly 11.
tap a hub cap onto the axle until it is snug against the
washer and wheel hub. See gure 6.

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FIGURE 7
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
5
FLOW
CONTROL
ARM
ON
OFF
AJDUSTABLE
STOP
SETTING "5"
HOW TO USE YOUR SPREADER
SETTING THE FLOW CONTROL
(Refer to gure 7 on page 4.)
Loosen the nylon wing nut, set the adjustable stop to1.
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.
Refer to the application chart on page 5 and to the2.
instructions on the fertilizer bag to select the proper
ow rate setting.
Pull the ow control arm against the adjustable stop 3.
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.
Determine approximate square footage of area to be1.
covered and estimate amount of material required.
Before lling the hopper make sure the ow control arm 2.
is in the off position and the closure plate is shut.
Break up any lumpy fertilizer as you ll the hopper.3.
Set the adjustable stop with the ow control arm still in 4.
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.
The application chart is calculated for light to heavy5.
application at a vehicle 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 drive, the wider the broadcast width.
Always start the tractor in motion before opening closure6.
plate.
Always shut the closure plate before turning or stopping7.
the tractor.
If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small8.
area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose or
sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
To insure uniform coverage, make each pass so that the9.
broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the pattern from the
previous pass as shown in gure 8. The approximate
broadcast widths for different materials are shown in
the application chart on this page.
When broadcasting weed control fertilizers, make sure10.
the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees,
owers or shrubs.
Heavy moisture conditions may require a cover over11.
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.
Position the ow control mounting bracket (gure 7).12.
Push on ow control arm until it locks in "OFF" a.
position.
Slide ow control mounting bracket along tube until b.
closure plate in bottom of hopper just closes.
Snug the 1/4" lock nuts just enough to hold ow c.
control mounting bracket in place.
Set adjustable stop at "5". Pull ow control arm d.
against stop. Verify that closure plate has opened
about half way.
If closure plate does not open half way, it may bee.
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.

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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)
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 beyond maximum recommended pressure.
FIGURE 9
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 9.)
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
GREASE
OIL
OIL
1. Rinse inside of hopper and exterior of spreader and dry
off before storing.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
STORAGE
FIGURE 10
1. If the axle, slotted gear and sprocket assembly is
disassembled, mark down the positions of the parts as
they are removed.The drivewheeland sprocketpositions
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 5 on page 3.)
Use shim washers (Ref. no. 21 on pages 6 and 7) as
needed for minimum backlash. Add grease to gear and
sprocket.
2. If the agitator hairpin becomes damaged or worn it can
be replaced. See gure 10.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SPROCKET
SHAFT
AGITATOR
HAIRPIN
FIGURE 8
IMPORTANT: Applicationratesshowninthechartareaffected
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.
OVERLAP
REFER
TO
CHARTS

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REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45-02153-131
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24 23
43
22
21 20 21 22
19
18
4
D
E
35
22
16
11
23
A
A
11
2
27
26
28
3
19
36
34
9
46
913 9
40
15
14
9
11
17
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24 22
9
E
9
31
33
5
4
9
35
B
6
7
12
40
9
D
33
50
40
12
25
B
1
39 50
10 39
9
32
9
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48
7
7
8
42
45 32
7
38
41
32
37
39
9
32
39
47
51
32
40
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REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
1 44624 1 Hopper
2 46055 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 1" Lg.
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 43661 5 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.*
8 24857 1 Flow Control Link
9 47189 22 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
10 44591 1 Tube, Crossover
11 43648 9 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg.
12 1509-69 7 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
13 44566 1 Spring, Torsion
14 44586 1 Tube, Hitch
15 40539 1 Drive Wheel
16 40540 1 Wheel
17 23687 1 Bracket, Hitch
18 23781 1 Shaft, Axle
19 44665 2 Pin, Spring 5/32" Dia. x 1-1/4" Lg.
20 44672 1 Bushing, Axle Shaft
21 44137 6 Washer, Shim 1/2"
22 R19171616 4 Washer, Flat 1/2"
23 47963 2 Bearing, Flange
24 46501 2 Tube, Spacer
25 25305 1 Shaft, Sprocket
26 04367 1 Spreader Plate
REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
27 43850 1 Pin, Spring 1/8" Dia. x 5/8" Lg.
28 44468 1 Sprocket, 6 Tooth
29 C-9M5732 2 Pop Rivet (not shown)
31 48934 1 Hairpin Agitator
32 R19111116 9 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 44950 1 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg.
39 1543-69 10 Washer, Nylon
40 43088 16 Washer, Flat 1/4" Std.
41 24858 1 Adjustable Stop
42 24855 1 Bracket, Flow Control Mount
43 46885 1 Gear
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 40883 1 Vinyl Hopper Cover
50 44663 2 Hub Cap
51 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, #4 1/8"
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